The Ambassador
by Peter Colt
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Pub Date Feb 07 2023 | Archive Date Jan 31 2023
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Description
A retired ambassador's life is in Andy Roark's hands in this explosive, fast-paced mystery featuring the Vietnam veteran turned private investigator.
"Page-turning . . . the balance of plot and character is perfect" Publishers Weekly Starred Review
"Roark is genuinely likeable (not too tough, but not a patsy)" The New York Times
Boston, 1985. Private Investigator - and former Special Forces operative - Andy Roark knows he doesn't fit in with the regular clientele at the Harvard Club, and that's fine by him. He's at the elegant bar for one reason only: to meet with the former ambassador of Laos. Ambassador Gordon Stevenson has a job for him . . . and Roark's here to turn it down.
So what if Stevenson's been getting death threats? After what he did during the Vietnam war, the lives lost under his incompetent command, Roark's almost tempted to cheer his would-be assassin on. But then Roark finds out why he's been headhunted for the job. The FBI believe one of Roark's old army comrades is behind the threats, and only a fellow Green Beret can hunt the culprit down.
Too many of Roark's brothers in arms are dead. If he can save an old friend from making a terrible mistake, he has no choice but to set his feelings aside and take the case. But old grudges and dark secrets are at play, and Roark soon finds it's not just the ambassador's life that's in danger - it's his own.
Written by a US Army veteran and New England police officer, The Ambassador is full of dry wit, page-turning action and shocking twists - if you haven't met Peter Colt's complex, intriguing hero, it's a great place to start.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781448307678 |
| PRICE | $29.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 272 |
Featured Reviews
Edwin B, Book Trade Professional
A former US Ambassador to Vietnam fears for his life, after death threats from an unknown enemy - perhaps someone bearing a massive grudge from hsi time in Asia. Eventually everything comes to a head at his remote family hideaway, but not before the finger of suspicion is pointed at one lone perpetrator. All is not as it seems, and the denouement is violent and shocking. There's much description of weaponry, and of food, and perhaps the plot strains credibility. But, but, it's page turning and I read it in one night!
kATHLEEN G, Reviewer
Former Boston detective turned PI Andy Roark finds himself in the unusual position of trying to save the life of a man he does not respect because he wants to save a former colleague. Gordon Stevenson was the Ambassador to Laos during the Vietnam war and he's engendered a great deal of dislike among veterans, one of whom is out to kill him. Roark finds himself in a pickle more than once in this fast paced and at times over the top novel that has many descriptions of weapons and violence. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. It's the sort of book that would be perfect for travel.
Judith L, Reviewer
This was the first book I've read by Peter Colt, so I began my adventure in reading one of the Andy Roark mystery series with book number four and did not have any problem quickly feeling at home with the series. I liked what I was reading for several reasons. First, Andy Roark is a good character that the author has fleshed out well this far into the series. Second, I liked the way the plot unfolded so that the steps Roark takes to find and develop clues flows in a believable way. Third, the solution came as a surprise to me and that is exactly what I hope to find in a crime novel. The story takes place in 1985, not so long ago that it would be considered historical but far enough back in my memory that I found myself doing a spot of reminiscing about those years. And finally, I was exceedingly pleased to see that there was the bare minimum of profanity used by the characters and all of it fit into the situation where it took place. Altogether a nice surprise.
Thank you to NetGalley and Severn House for an e-galley of this novel.
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