The most riveting novel yet in Christopher Reich’s New York Times bestselling series—featuring Dr. Jonathan Ransom and his undercover-agent wife Emma, a dangerous woman with a mysterious past who has gone rogue in the high-stakes, serpentine world of international spies. In 1980, a secret American B-52 crashes high in a remote mountain range on the Pakistan–Afghanistan border. Nearly thirty years later, and spanning locales from those peaks to New York City, a terrible truth will be revealed. Jonathan Ransom returns as the resourceful doctor thrown into a shadowy world of double and triple agents where absolutely no one can be trusted. To stay alive, Ransom must unravel the mystery surrounding his wife—an enigmatic and lethal spy who plays by her own rules—and discover where her loyalties truly lie. Rules of Betrayal is a masterfully plotted novel that cements Christopher Reich’s reputation as one of the most admired espionage thriller writers today.
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"Loved this 3rd installment of Christopher Reich's book. It was intense and definitely a page turner. I thought that this would end the story but it seems that Jonathan will now continue with being an agent with Devision. I kept thinking this would be a great movie... "
— Gayle (4 out of 5 stars)
" Hey, I was on a roll now! Hardly took any effort to figure out who was going to pop up where! Good guys win again! "
— Jennifer, 2/14/2014" The twists and turns of the plot have you turning in circles - each time you think you know what is going to happen next, another turn comes - if you like drama and intrigue, put this book at the top of your reading list! "
— Janice, 2/5/2014" nice read but not outstanding "
— Lori, 2/4/2014" Another good political spy thriller from Christopher Reich. "
— Lorie, 1/23/2014" Stayed up all night just to finish this book. Leave Emma alone, Ransom! I see that people are saying there will be a fourth. Not so sure about that, but I hope so. "
— Rinny, 1/21/2014" this is the third book of his series about Jonathan and Emma Ransom-all are great thrillers with an espionage bent "
— Pam, 1/14/2014" This is the third in this series, and I continue to enjoy reading them, although some of the events are so outlandish that suspension of disbelief is required. Nonetheless, they are well-written and well-characterized and I will continue to look for further additions. "
— Meredith, 1/12/2014" Christopher Reich's thriller is an object lesson in how sparkling wordplay cannot redeem a flawed plot. I'm sorry, I just didn't buy Reich's telling of a story pitting married CIA spooks against each other when the woman goes rogue because a previous mission went bad. "
— Les, 1/2/2014" Ridiculous fun, except for the initial torture scenes which are some of my worst fears (I felt a little ill, really). What will Emma do next? Hmmmm.... "
— Shira, 12/24/2013" Good book, though not as great as books 1 & 2 in the Series. I'm ready for the next book in the series. "
— Allie, 12/22/2013" In this 3rd of a series, Dr. Jonathan Ransom who works with Doctors Without Borders, is once again caught up in the covert world that he despises. Only to help his wife, who he discovered in the previous book, is a double agent. "
— Dorothy, 12/3/2013" Not really my type of reading, but it was written well and I kept turning the pages.... "
— Kristie, 11/22/2013" Quick, easy, fun and exciting read "
— Charisa, 11/6/2013" Best one of the trilogy. Dr ransom is a very captivating character. Kept me captivated thought out the story. Great thriller and spy book. "
— Lilian, 9/9/2013" Third in the spy series featuring Jonathan Ransom, this one is worth reading but my favorite in the series is still the first book where Ransom's world is turned upside down after learning the truth about his wife Emma. "
— Beverly, 8/21/2013" Great suspense/action novel. This is my first book by Reich, but it will not be my last. "
— Billie, 7/17/2013" A nice addition to the series. The action moves. It's nothing original or special, just a good quick read. Usual plot elements and characters for an international spy thriller. "
— Joel, 4/17/2013" Even better than the first two in this series! "
— Kristi, 4/15/2013" I did like the plot and writing. "
— Christine, 1/13/2013" Women spies or women detectives always provide an exciting read. "
— Marilyn, 11/27/2012" pretty formulaic. Now its Dr. Ransom who becomes the Division agent. Emma is on the run. Entertaining, but a bit disappointing. "
— Leonard, 10/7/2011" good spy thriller "
— David, 8/6/2011" Picked this up in the airport and quickly plowed through it. Good gripping thriller and a fast read. Pure escapist entertainment. "
— Mardel, 6/30/2011" Very good plot and intrique but too violent in a hand to hand way. "
— Trixer, 6/22/2011" Read others in this series. This is the 1st one I read. "
— Cara, 6/12/2011" this book is an adventure espionage book.. this book is a pretty good read..good characters resonable good plot.i would recomend this book if you like lots of action "
— Peter, 6/9/2011" Enjoyed it from page one! What a book! "
— Janice, 5/26/2011" Not really my type of reading, but it was written well and I kept turning the pages.... "
— Kristie, 5/15/2011" Great suspense/action novel. This is my first book by Reich, but it will not be my last. "
— Billie, 5/14/2011Christopher Reich is the New York Times bestselling author of Rules of Deception, Rules of Vengeance, Rules of Betrayal, Numbered Account, The Devil’s Banker, and many other novels. The Patriots Club won the International Thriller Writers Award for Best Novel in 2006.
Paul Michael, winner of several Earphones Awards, has also won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. He has acted on stage, radio, television, and in feature films in Canada, Great Britain, and the United States. He has had leading roles in series and made-for-television movies and has guest starred in such series as VIP and Alias. He has been nominated for a Canadian Emmy and has recorded over 150 audiobooks, including the international bestseller The Da Vinci Code.