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In a daring and chilling debut, Brad Thor draws us into a sinister labyrinth of political intrigue and international terrorism, serving up an explosive cocktail of unrelenting action -- and a shattering climax -- as one man is pushed to the edge.
On the snow-covered slopes of Utah, the unthinkable has just become a nightmarish reality: thirty Secret Service agents have been viciously executed and the vacationing president of the United States is kidnapped by one of the most lethal terrorist organizations in the Middle East -- the dreaded Fatah.
But one man, surviving agent and ex­Navy SEAL Scot Harvath, doesn't believe the Fatah is responsible for the attack. Driven by his professional code of duty and honor -- and a solemn vow to avenge his fallen comrades -- Scot creates his own rules to get some answers. But his search for the truth raises the blood pressure of his superiors...and casts his own life in mortal jeopardy. The deadly machinations have been set in motion by a shadowy coalition, comprising some of the highest-ranking officials in government and business -- men who operate above the law, men who realize the threat Scot poses to their hidden agenda...men who will do anything to stop him.
Now framed for murder and on the run, Scot goes for broke and takes his own brand of justice to the unlikeliest place of all -- the towering mountains of Switzerland. It is there that he finds an improbable ally in the beautiful Claudia Mueller of the Swiss Federal Attorney's Office. Together they must brave the subzero temperatures and sheer heights of treacherous Mount Pilatus -- and enter the den of the most notorious team of professional killers the world has ever known.

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 4.5 (654 Ratings)

Apple Books: Customer Reviews

Lived Up To Expectations

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ScottBoufford
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2016-08-21
A fast-paced, action thriller that's quite enjoyable. There was clearly a lot of effort put in to research for the details of the story. Can't wait to read the rest of the series.

Great read!

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DetlyleMCPD
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2016-07-09
Great plot and character development. I am really looking forward to reading all of the novels in this series.

Lions

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Merks28
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2015-12-19
My first Brad Thor book. Started out slow but kept building until I could not put it down. Very satisfactory ending!

Stupid

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Bill1369
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2015-03-28
If u like dumb James Bond thrillers you'll enjoy. Otherwise just a stupid blah, blah super Seal story.

Great plot but dialogue is sophomoric at best.

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Dhayes149
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2014-11-05
Overall, I enjoyed this book which is the first Brad Thor novel I've read. As tough as the character Scott Horvath is portrayed to be, the dialogue between him and the antagonists sounds like stuff I heard on the playground in Jr. high school. Kinda geeky.

Fun Fun Fun!

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Ramo40675
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2014-10-18
One of the most entertaining and FUN read I had in a long time! I had a hard time putting this novel down. Keep up the good work Brad!

Uhhhgggg

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Longhorn5555
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2014-08-30
Juvenile plotting, silly decisions, and even sillier dialogue... Difficult to continue reading... I'll assume his writing matures so I will skip a few novels ahead... My advice is to skip this one...

Good read

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allbean32
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2014-05-25
Enjoyed it from beginning to end.

Excellent read

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discomom-mom
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2013-08-18
Lions of Lucerne is a read that is hard to put down. It kept me engaged!

Lions of Lucerne

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The Colt
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2013-07-27
Excellent read. Action and entrigue.

Amazing

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Sandman138
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2013-04-26
I stumbled across Black List while looking for a book to read one rainy day at a local supermarket. Needless to say the selection was not very impressive and nothing seemed to strike my fancy. Then I noticed Black List in the shelf, and was drawn to it. I flipped it over and scanned the back cover and decided to buy it. Once I started reading it, I could not put it down. I have now set out to read all Brad Thor's novels. I am and always will be a huge Tom Clancey fan, but Brad Thor's unique ability to rivet a reader is in my opinion, equal to if not now surpassing the master. I look forward to finishing all his books and eagerly anticipate the release of the next one. Keep up the amazing work.

Sorry I wasted my money

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AFVet
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2012-12-25
Good authors are hard to find. Especially those who can spin a good tale without excess sex and profanity. I'm no prude, but I couldn't even finish the prologue. A Gay tryst and hard profanity? And this book came highly recommended by Glen Beck and Sean Hannity. I was saddened as I had really looked forward reading a new author. I gave up Tom Clancy long ago for the same reason. Why is it that writers think they can't spin a great tale without sex and hard profanity? I will take my money elsewhere and support good writers who can write great stories without the dirt. Sorry Brad, you lost more than a potential loyal reader.

Super read

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Arbg
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2012-10-09
Dirk Pitt, Jason Borne, and James Bond rolled into one. Great story line, super read. Can't wait to read the others

A good read

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TGiPhriday
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2012-08-23
Good enough to make me want to buy another.

Lions of Lucernce

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JAMS643
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2012-07-29
LOVED IT!!Absolutely a great story and I loved the Scot Harvath character!! I couldn't put my iPad down, I just had to see what happened next, and next, and next!! Sleep deprived and all I'm glad I bought all the books.

Good read

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DrDeb7
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2012-06-25
Overall this was a good read. While Thor provides many details to characters' actions, sometimes he overextends his plots. I love the action and the seeming realism but find the logic wanting. I would, however, recommend this book for a great escape!

The lions of lucerne

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e37282
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2012-06-03
Loved this book!!

The Lions of Lucerne

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Bsatp
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2012-05-28
Awesome book. Enjoyed every fast paced minute.

Muy malo

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Gcp50
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2012-05-25
Muy mal libro buena historia pero el personaje y su compañera cometen tantos descuidos para cuadrar la historia, que nunca hubieran sobrevivido tanto.
Ademas el superman ,golpeado, baleado,herido cansado, logra
Proezas fisicas increibles.

The Lions of Lucerne

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Deacon Dukes
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2012-05-23
Great book! Will make an excellent movie if directed and filmed with the same quality, sharpness and dialogue as found in the remake of Casino Royale.
Deacon Dukes

Awesome

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GMENROCK
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2012-05-18
Probably the best one I have read so far.

The way a book is meant to be

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Wreckergod
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2012-03-17
Brad Thor quickly became one of my favorite authors. I read the apostle in two days and the rest as they say is history. Having served for many years in the military I can relate to many of the characters in his stories. if you are in the mood for a good read, I highly suggest brad Thor.

Great book

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Sgt505
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2012-03-10
Had some slow parts but definitely worth the read. Made me go and buy more of his books.

Great first book

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Eellinks
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2012-01-13
My first Brad Thor book after hearing good things from other friends. I'm a big Vince Flynn fan as well as Lee Child and Brad Thor has added himself as another favorite. Great writing style and a book that kept me in suspended always wondering how Harvath was going to get his way out of the next hairy situation. Can't wait to rad the rest!

The Lions of Lucerne

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mnkygrl12
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2011-12-14
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this fast paced story of Scot Horvath's quest to restore the president from a violent kidnapping. The cold temperatures of most of the book's settings were balanced by the heat of the relentless chase! Excellent page turner!

A new favorite author--A Great Read

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SS in VA
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2011-09-11
I just discovered this author with his recent best seller, Full Black. That book was so good, I bought three other Thor books, including this one, and read them nonstop. I will probably buy every book. This guy is great at writing about action, SEALS missions etc. He is now one of my top four authors. Keep them coming!

Awesome

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fobodo
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2011-09-08
Great book!!!

Thoroughly enjoyed it!

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b9cist
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2011-08-23
Great book! Fast paced, lots if action.

Fantastic Novel!

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TG RabidBeaver
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2011-06-11
Brad Thor has become one of the great suspense-thriller authors of our time. If you enjoy reading authors like Cussler, Clancy or Baldacci, you will surely enjoy Brad Thor's work.
In this first novel of the Scot Harvath series, we are introduced to our hero and how he is immediately put to the test. From the beginning of this book to the end, Harvath is put to the test both physically and mentally.
This a great read, I could not put the book down!

Engaging, Exciting, Entertaining

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Scotty Dog 1
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2011-01-19
Author Brad Thor has a talented ability to draw the reader into the story. The pace is fast, the plot moves along well and the characters are sufficiently developed so the reader can picture them, see what they're doing, but cannot predict their next move. Thor offers technical definitions sparingly and economically. He spares us from ad nauseum descriptions of handguns, military equipment, automobiles and other things that some writers fill pages with. He knows what he's talking about but doesn't flaunt it. In short, Thor writes like we think.

Awesome

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Scott Stetson
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2011-01-16
Loved it right down to the last page. Hard to put down even if you want to go to sleep..