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William P. Dillon
5.0 out of 5 stars The Beginning of World War III?
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2019
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The book begins 1000 meters below the Black Sea. Reed Smith is instructed to sever a Russian communication cable at the bottom of the sea. Suddenly, the Nereus is surrounded by Russian submersibles. Reed Smith is not who he seems to be and cannot be taken alive...but he is captured.

Luke Stone is ordered to rescue the three man crew but things do not go smoothly. This book, like all of the novels by Jack Mars, is unputdownable. The action is fast and furious, but at the same time, a lot of the book is very introspective. We learn a lot about Luke Stone and his family dynamic. I heartily recommend Primary Command and all of Jack Mars' books. I have been reading a lot from him in the last month and I can't get enough. Well done, Mr. Mars.

The wait for Recall Zero (Agent Zero #6) is going to seem very long, even though it is only a few weeks.
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Wendyl Leslie
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story!
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2020
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Loved this story! I like just about any "Rambo" type novels and this one fit the bill perfectly. Only difference is that Luke Stone, the primary character, isn't necessarily a one-man army; he does rely on his men to help him... though not many. This story is filled with intrigue and fast-action where a simple mission ends of with the murder of the President of the United and the near-beginnings of the 3rd World War with Russia. Great read... highly recommended.
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ML
4.0 out of 5 stars Definitely glad I found this series.
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2020
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New to Jack Mars, I am glad I stumbled across him and his work. The books are fast paced and the stories have enough twists and turns to keep you going, but there aren’t so many the story gets bogged down. Luke Stone is one of those characters who have just enough flaws to make you occasionally say “what did you do that for” but in the end he pulls through and gets the job done.
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George Kennedy
5.0 out of 5 stars A rare tale of intrigue and suspense
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2019
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I found the book to well written and the characters were believable and became good friends. The story line was compelling and hard to put down. It seemed to be something that could not possibly happen and yet it is totally believable. The author keeps you guessing and builds the story to the point that you can not put down the book.
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Ken S
5.0 out of 5 stars Unrelenting Action
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2019
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The best of Jack Mars, it seems the stories get better and better. Great as a stand alone story, even better as part of the Luke Stone saga.
Enjoy this and do yourself a favor and read them all!
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Crazyman
4.0 out of 5 stars Luke Stone is a great character
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2019
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Having read all the previous Luke Stone books, this doesn't feel like a prequel. There's an assumption that we already know all the characters instead of just being introduced to them, and that seems wrong somehow. It's not as though I'm not enjoying these prequels, I am. But they're not as good as they couple be.
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Crazy1
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed it
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2020
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Lots of twists and turns. World war III not now please. The world of spies and governments. Lots to learn. They are out there, watching behind closed doors. I know where you are and what your doing. Learn to hide in plain site. Watch out for the red dot.
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Cary
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2020
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I bought this after they gave me the first in the series on Kindle Unlimited. Just like crack, they gave me a free taste and now I bought the next two in the series. Read them on three consecutive nights. Waiting for more.

I like that his characters have flaws. No Supermen here. Stories are believable and not full of outlandish crap you find in some books of this genre.

Highly recommend this series.
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healthysean
4.0 out of 5 stars Another Author to Add to My Action Thriller List !!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 17, 2020
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My first read from this author, and a great find in my favourite genre, action thriller.

In the much-anticipated debut of a new series by #1 bestseller Jack Mars, when elite Delta Force soldier Luke Stone, 29, joins a secretive government agency, he is dispatched on the mission of a lifetime: a whirlwind race across Europe and the Mid-East to save the President’s daughter before she is beheaded by terrorists.

In PRIMARY TARGET (Book #1), we see the forging of one of the world’s toughest—and most lethal—soldiers: Luke Stone. A 29 year old veteran who has seen enough battle to last a lifetime, Luke is tapped by the Special Response Team, a secretive new FBI agency (led by his mentor Don Morris) to tackle the most high-stake terrorism operations in the world.

Luke, still haunted by his wartime past and newly married to an expecting Becca, is dispatched on a mission to Iraq, with his new partner Ed Newsam, to bring in a rogue American contractor. But what begins as a routine mission mushrooms into something much, much bigger.

When the President’s teenage daughter, kidnapped in Europe, is ransomed by terrorists, Luke may be the only one in the world who can save her before it is too late.

Things change quickly when his mentor, Don, taps him for a secret special response team, out of the FBI and run by Don. This is a very special group, and Don knows the type of person and soldier Luke is. He brings Luke in, introducing him to the new parts of the team. Immediately Luke and his team mate Ed are sent to take care of a problem in Iraq, which expands as grateful folks give him a map showing the site of foes. Suddenly, as Luke is excited to go home to Becca, there is astounding news-The President's Daughter Is Kidnapped!!

An exciting, action-filled story with incredible characters, especially with his new relationship with his new partner Ed, all 6ft 6" big, black and tough and plots that flow together with ease.

A lot of story in the 258 pages, never lets up for too long, back into the action.

An action thriller that is hard to put down, and ready to start on the next in the forging of Luke Stone.

Bad news another series to catch up with!!

Four stars
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kenneth prescott
3.0 out of 5 stars Formula writing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 2020
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Bit disappointed with the prequel Luke stone books. They seem to be just the same formula for each one with just the names and locations changing. One time it’s the Russians that are the baddies with some U.S. general threatening to destroy the world with nuclear war in response which Luke has to prevent in time. The next it’s some al queda faction with a nuclear weapon which again another U.S general wants to preempt usage of by declaring nuclear war which Luke has to stop by getting to the baddies first. All this while there is someone at the White House trying to dethrone the president at the same time. They don’t really add anything to the original series and could have been left out altogether.
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Alan Bruce
5.0 out of 5 stars Luke Stone always delivers
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 30, 2020
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Jack Marrs is a consummate writer, he builds the tension and story lines so well, his descriptive style feels more like you're watching these terrific action stories on the big screen, he breaths life into his hero Luke Stone, a man who has seen it all. This is action but thoughtful action great read.
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Eleanor
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn’t put it down
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 10, 2019
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Another fantastic story from Jack Mars. It was fast and furious if not a little scary, you start to think “could this really happen “?
Looking forward to number 3.
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AJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 13, 2020
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Loved this, fast paced edge of your seat page turner. Couldn’t stop reading this until the last page. Looking forward to book 3
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