Ring of Fire

A Pike Logan Thriller

By: Brad Taylor

Narrated by: Henry Strozier, Rich Orlow

Length: 14 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's summary

Former Delta Force officer and New York Times best-selling author Brad Taylor delivers a relentlessly fast-paced, gripping thriller featuring Taskforce operators Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill as they come face-to-face with an insidious threat to strike terror into the heart of America.

Fifteen years ago, in order to win a contract in the kingdom, a desperate defense contractor used a shell company to provide a bribe to a wealthy Saudi businessman. Now a powerful player in the defense industry, he panics when the Panama Papers burst onto the public scene. Providing insight into the illicit deeds of offshore financing, they could prove to be his undoing.

To prevent the exposure of his illegal activities, he sets in motion a plan to interdict the next leak, but he is not the only one worried about spilled secrets. The data theft has left the Taskforce potentially vulnerable, leaving a trail that could compromise the unit. Back in the good graces of the new president, Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill are ordered to interdict the next leak as well, in order to control the damage.

Unbeknownst to either group, the Saudi has been using the shell company to fund terrorists all over the world, and he has a spectacular attack planned, coinciding with the 15th anniversary of 9/11. The information Pike and Jennifer uncover will put them on the trail of the imminent threat, but it's one that they might be unable to stop. Called Ring of Fire, it will cause unimaginable destruction across the United States, and it's already in motion.

Pike Logan will be challenged like never before, and the ensuing chaos and terror will distract the Taskforce from a truth no one sees: The Panama Papers hold a secret more explosive than any attack, and Ring of Fire was only the beginning. The danger is far from over....

©2016 Brad Taylor (P)2016 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"Brad Taylor continues to tackle one of the pressing fears of today - terrorism. The plots and the characters are fictional but Taylor's meticulous research brings that sense of chilling believability to his Pike Logan thrillers.... Taylor delivers a high-energy thriller in Ring of Fire.” (Oline Cogdill, South Florida Sun-Sentinel)

“With Taylor’s latest Taskforce novel featuring Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill, he has further established himself as an elite military-thriller author. At this point, nobody is better at tackling hardcore action mixed with timely themes.... Fine work from a thriller writer at the very top of his game.” (Booklist, starred review)

“Those looking only for action-filled suspense won't be disappointed, but Taylor does expand his story with brief and intriguing discourses on the role of women in combat and whether violence is an intrinsic element of the Islamic faith. A page-turner that's enriched by the author’s obvious familiarity with the intricacies of combating 21st-century terrorism.” (Kirkus Reviews)

Very enjoyable read

Great story that keeps you engaged with lots of action. Brad Taylor’s books are always thoroughly researched and believable. He has moved up into my Top 10 Favorites...

Great story but distracting performance

The story was excellent but the reading was distracting. Rich Orlow was great but there was no reason for the second reader and it distracted from the story.

Not His Best

Previous books were much better but still worth the read. Get back to more action Brad! Wish they would stick with one voice for The Man!

5 stars

Another excellent book by Brad Taylor.. my favorite series...I love the interaction between Pike, Jennifer and the team... plus in all his books you get accurate representation of tactical operations right down to the nuts and bolts of firearms something im a stickler on...Rich Orlow captures Pike's demeanor really well now and has really grown into the role

Please just one narrator on the next one

First let me start by saying that I have listened to the entire series and have loved them all. I just think that having two voices for the main characters does not work . Rich Orlow is perfect for Pike and Knuckles ect... Then in comes Henry Strozier and it all falls down. I fast forward until his part is done. It's a bad imitation. Do a full cast if you only want Rich Orlow for Pike. Or even better let Rich Orlow do the whole book. I believe he is talented enough to do it with our taking away from Pikes character.

Top 5 Narrators
1 Ray Porter
2 Armand Schultz
3 Rich Orlow
4 Scott Brick
5 R.C. Bray

I will buy any audio book narrated by any of the top 5 regardless of the reviews. Because for me they bring the book to life. They make a bad book good and a good book great.

Derek

Grow Together

The ideas and strategies articulated in this book, while Pike "works the problem" transcend the story and provide excellent perspective to the proper mindset of accomplishing many tasks. Thank you Brad for these stories, that also include the current state of the art of special operations.

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DC

Taylor Strikes Gold in Ring Of Fire

Pike, Jennifer and the whole team encounter their toughest assignment yet in Taylors latest thriller. Taylor's attention to detail is amazing and the story line is pure gold. As always Strozier and Orlow make the time fly by with their excellent narration.

Narration Fail

The narrators voice parts got mixed up at times. At first I thought it was me and I went back to the issue. Nope they messed up a few times.

Ring of Fire Review

Good story. Fast moving. What was disconcerting was inconsistent narration where the voice of Pike and team was not always the same person both in tone and momentum.

I bet you can't put this one down.

This book holds your attention from beginning to end. Can't wait for the next Book in the series.