First and foremost, a large thank you to NetGalley, Joel C. Rosenberg, and Tyndale House Publishers for providing me with a copy of this publication, which allows me to provide you with an unbiased review.

Back for another great novel by Joel C. Rosenberg, which happens to be the final installment of his Marcus Ryker series, I expected a great deal. Rosenberg has long been able to captivate me with his well-paced novels, usually predicting geo-political events before they ever transpire. In this piece, Ryker is still chasing down a powerful terror cell, though there is more that should worry the new US Administration. China is flexing its muscle once again, seeking to make a play for a long desired piece of territory, with plans to cripple anyone who stands in their way. The tensions are high and Marcus Ryker will have to act swiftly if he wants to save the Pacific Theatre, as well as the American homeland he has vowed to serve. Rosenberg impresses once more with this stellar thriller!

After a significant terrorist attack in Chicago the year before, America is on edge and wondering when the other shoe might drop. Their elite CIA operative, Marcus Ryker, has been chasing down the head of a terror cell for years, never quite catching up to him. As Abu Nakba remains at large, all eyes are on what might happen next. During a mission to capture him, Ryker discovers some terrifying intel, but things go awry and an explosion rocks a Pakistani city. No Abu Nakba and only chilling news to share with the White House.

While new US President Carlos Hernandez is trying to hash out a deal with the Chinese, news of the explosion reaches Washington. While the Americans remain coy, they are not fooling their counterparts. China has a plan of their own to secure their dominance in the Pacific region by taking control of Taiwan, all while the Americans chase their tail handling this terror concern and a new biological threat that is sure to send mass panic across the country.

Ryker will have to find a way to neutralise the terror threat and keep China from enacting its plan, all while the clock is ticking on his own future. There is no time to waste in this stunning conclusion to the Marcus Ryker series. Joel C. Rosenberg is at the top of his game once more!

I have long enjoyed the political thrillers that Joel C. Rosenberg puts together. Not only are they entertaining, but have an element of realism based on current geo-political situations around the globe. A strong narrative helps guide things along and keeps the reader guessing where things might be headed. Short chapters propel the reader to keep reading so as to discover the truth before putting the book down. Well-developed characters offer insights and flavour the larger story effectively. I enjoy the many plot twists and surprises based on potential events that Rosenberg is able to lay at the reader’s feet, never running out of ways to turn the story on its head. I am eager to see what Rosenberg has in store for readers next, but I will be patiently waiting.

Kudos, Mr. Rosenberg, for a strong conclusion to another great series!

Be prepared for this heart pumping, mind racing novel. I was grabbed from the first page and didn't want to put it down. I had to remind myself from time to time that I had responsibilities to attend to.
I loved this book, you will too.

The Beijing Betrayal by Joel C. Rosenberg is a Christian political thriller and the last book of the Marcus Ryker series. What a ride it has been! Fast-paced, thrilling, suspense, twists and even a bit of romance. This book has it. The author has taken us round the different possible enemies of the United States and the series ends with an unlikely collaboration among China, Russia and Pakistan, but involving a course-changing betrayal. I love the character development and I was sad to see some characters killed off, but it made the series more realistic. A worthy end to the Marcus Ryker series. I look forward to more books from Joel C. Rosenberg.
Thank you, Netgalley and Tyndale House Publishers | Tyndale Fiction, for granting me access to the ARC. All opinions expressed are mine.

What a brilliant finale to the MarcusRyker series by JOEL C ROSENBERG! THE BEIJING BETRAYAL has it all - it is a riveting political thriller, with well developed characters, an exciting story and a strong Christian message - what more could you want?!
Marcus Ryker’s missiion to stop imminent danger to America and Taiwan takes us through the Middle East, Russia, China and India, the white House and the Ops Centre of the CIA. The author’s vast knowledge of world affairs makes us feel that we are opening tomorrow’s newspapers!
The wickedness of fallen man comes through strongly as we see the way Kairos, the Libyan terrorist organization, and the Chinese head of state, to name but a few, have no respect for human or animal life!
I am not going to tell you any more for fear of spoiling your read.
I cannot recommend the novel highly enough.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Tyndale House Publishers. The opinions in this review are completely my own.