Usually if someone says here is a political action thriller....I'd say, no thanks, I'll pass. The one exception is Tom Clancy books and now Gary Grossman. This author took the time to build his characters and story into a believable calendar of events that you really hope would never happen. Following the story as it builds from a slow start to multiple political assassinations to the POTUS setting in motion a squad dedicated to stopping the killings. At the same time, secessionists are working against the current administration. After living in Alaska during the time when secessionists were working to make Alaska it's own country, I recognized many of the consequences in this book as real life. Mr Grossman remained true to his story while making sure the story line was exciting and engrossing. I'm definitely reading more of his books.

This is the fourth in a series by Gary Grossman but that did not matter. This novel stood well on its own without the prior knowledge of the previous books. The author unlike a lot of other series did not dwell on bios of the main characters, this was built on as the story progressed. The story was and should be the main event, here it did not disappoint. Scott Roarke is your all american secret service hero who is going to save the USA from an ingenious plot that has been many years in the making and threatens the stability of the union itself. Full of action and real tension making this an exceptionally good thriller.

At times this beautifully balanced action thriller hits a little close to home, with its ripped from the headlines characters and situations. It's billed as and works as a stand alone, but based on how much enjoyment I got from Executive Force, I will be seeking out the rest of the series. I think that what I appreciated most was the complexity and depth of the characters and the ratio of story to action. The action sequences seemed to move the story along and seemed well placed. The pacing is measured but fast and the settings are perfectly detailed. I was highly entertained.

Excellent thriller! I had a hard time putting it down. Uses current events ripped out of today's headlines (North Korea and white supremacists) to give an exciting, non-stop ride. I will definitely be reading the author's earlier works!
And, I can't let this go without mentioning some parallels with today's actual events.
1-Texas Governor Rick Perry suggested in 2009 that the state might secede from the Union (that's today's Energy Secretary Perry).
2 - He's the walking embodiment of the big six constellations of personality disorders; sadistic, antisocial, paranoid, narcissistic, schizoid, and schizotypal. A person who has exteme difficulty making or maintaining close relationships. He seeks, demands, and requires adoration. The associated mannerisms include preoccupation on an equal basis with both minor and grandiose decisions....may be predisposed to having a superior manner and the obsessive belief in their own self-worth above all others". No, not DJT (but if the shoe fits...), the North Korean Leader.
3 - regarding danger signs that a leader might be losing it...from the Army Field Manual, "a leader should demonstrate control over behavior and bring it in line with the needs of the organization...cannot act viscerally or angrily when receiving bad news or conflicting information. This man is known for impulsive emotional outbursts. He allows his selfish personal agenda, emotions...to dictate his reaction to threats." Again, it's regarding the NK Leader, but, oh, how the Joint Chief of Staffs must be wringing their hands currently!
This was a really good book. Taking the story as just that, a story, it's a fun read. Reading into it the descriptions of our own leader's traits, however, makes it chilling!

An enjoyable and entertaining spy thriller. Most of the American government actors are good guys that can be trusted to always do the right thing. The outcome is never in doubt just the path getting there. Well written but not really high quality drama.

I loved this book, the writing style, and the action hero, Scott Roarke . He doesn't get "john Wick" super stud stupid even though a time or two. . .

All in all I enjoyed the story but was disappointed with the supposed background of the group plotting the takeover. That vein seems so popular with fiction when in reality it is only in fiction but I guess 'safe' for the masses. Anyway, enough of that, it can be a standalone but the writing will make y9ouwant to search out the other novels. Good job here.

I found this very difficult to read, especially at the start. There is a lack of fluidity in the writing with a lot of emphasis on small details at the expense of building the characters. The short, sharp paragraphs give the illusion of a fast pace, but after awhile get tiresome. Reading the reviews and the description I was looking forward to reading this as it sounded just like my kind of book but I have to say it felt more like reading for work than pleasure.

This is a masterfully crafted geo-political thriller, the fourth book in the “Executive” series by Gary Grossman. This book is a stand-alone thriller, but after reading it I definitely want to read the other books in the series. The plot is multi-layered, some parts spanning decades in a long game of espionage, and could seemingly be ripped from today’s headlines.

Scott Roarke is an agent with the US Secret Service, but he does not have the typical role most people think. Roarke does research and field tests to determine the safety and security of certain institutions. He was handpicked for this role by the president, a man he has close ties to from the past.

The nation is paralyzed. A serial assassin that is taking out elected officials across the country, from school board members to governors, judges to senators. Scott Roarke is tapped by the president to investigate these assassinations, but the bodies are piling up faster than Roarke can move. He teams up with a rival from the FBI and a close friend from the CIA to track down leads and eliminate the threat before his final act. They soon discover that the threats to the country are both foreign and domestic, and the implications are far greater than they ever imagined.

Roarke’s fiancee, Katie Kessler, is a senior lawyer in the Supreme Court that works for Chief Justice Leopold Browning. While researching an assignment given to her by Browning, Katie discovers a grassroots secessionist movement that is sweeping the country. She goes rogue and attempts to infiltrate the secessionists to determine their ultimate plan.

The author provides a lengthy cast of characters at the beginning of the book to help you keep track as you read. This thriller is full of espionage, treason, and cyber warfare. As the plot lines converge, Scott and Katie are on a race against time to put the pieces together and save the nation. This leads up to a fascinating conclusion that will leave you thinking about it long after the final page.

I would recommend this book to fans of political thrillers and espionage. I received this as a free ARC from Diversion Books on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Omg I loved this book . It is a long but thrilling political Novel that deals with foreign intervention in our government by a hostile country.