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#1 New York Times bestselling author Ridley Pearson begins an electrifying new thriller series.
After a Chinese national working for an American-owned construction company is kidnapped in Shanghai, Rutherford Risk—a hostage rescue firm—is called in. But in China, private investigation is illegal, and operating within its borders will be difficult.
For the job, the company recruits two outsiders: Grace Chu, a refined forensic expert, to follow the money—and John Knox, a hard charger who is experienced in both combat and the street culture of Shanghai. But following the money leads to more complex and hazardous consequences than either anticipated. Who is behind the kidnapping? What are their true motives? And more important, can Knox and Grace save the hostages before the deadline?
“Rich with the atmosphere of Shanghai and filled with breathtaking suspense.”—Library Journal (starred review)
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"I forget that Ridley Pearson writes grownup books because I love his series Peter and the Starcatchers so much. But this was really good with lots of action, a cool hero, John Knox, ex-military, and heroine, Grace Chu - who have great chemistry but thankfully do not have sex. Grace is a forensic accountant wo used to be in the Red Army so that gives her a good reason for some of the unusual skills she possesses. Loved the seting of China as I don't see a lot of books set there and it felt realistic and dirty and gritty. I liked that characters have some moral fiber and are loyal to their friends while naviating the murky waters of international intrigue and corporate misbehavior. If there are more of these I will be reading them."
— Normalene (5 out of 5 stars)
The Risk Agent Listener Reviews
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" Not particularly impressed. Quick read, pulp fiction before nostalgia made pulp fiction an art form. Straight forward story "
— Jack, 2/6/2014 -
" Not particularly impressed. Quick read, pulp fiction before nostalgia made pulp fiction an art form. Straight forward story "
— Jack, 2/6/2014 -
" I forget that Ridley Pearson writes grownup books because I love his series Peter and the Starcatchers so much. But this was really good with lots of action, a cool hero, John Knox, ex-military, and heroine, Grace Chu - who have great chemistry but thankfully do not have sex. Grace is a forensic accountant wo used to be in the Red Army so that gives her a good reason for some of the unusual skills she possesses. Loved the seting of China as I don't see a lot of books set there and it felt realistic and dirty and gritty. I liked that characters have some moral fiber and are loyal to their friends while naviating the murky waters of international intrigue and corporate misbehavior. If there are more of these I will be reading them. "
— Normalene, 1/25/2014 -
" Interesting book. Lots of twists and turns right through to the end. "
— Kathy, 1/23/2014 -
" Interesting book. Lots of twists and turns right through to the end. "
— Kathy, 1/23/2014 -
" I really enjoyed the new characters and setting. Looking forward to the next one. "
— Lisa, 1/21/2014 -
" I really enjoyed the new characters and setting. Looking forward to the next one. "
— Lisa, 1/21/2014 -
" I liked the story pretty well, but found myself getting a bit confused and felt that it went on a bit too long. The setting in present day China was quite interesting and the resolution, when it finally came, was satisfying. "
— Bonnie, 1/18/2014 -
" I liked the story pretty well, but found myself getting a bit confused and felt that it went on a bit too long. The setting in present day China was quite interesting and the resolution, when it finally came, was satisfying. "
— Bonnie, 1/18/2014 -
" Fast pace, good character development but extremely violent and uneven plot development. "
— Connie, 1/16/2014 -
" Fast pace, good character development but extremely violent and uneven plot development. "
— Connie, 1/16/2014 -
" starts off slo but hard to put down at the end. "
— George, 1/12/2014 -
" starts off slo but hard to put down at the end. "
— George, 1/12/2014 -
" You can't beat Ridley Pearson for his research and unexpected twists. However, I hate to say that this was my least favorite by him. Still a good read, and it perhaps could have been where I was emotionally, that I just didn't connect as well with the characters like I normally do. "
— Lorraine, 12/25/2013 -
" You can't beat Ridley Pearson for his research and unexpected twists. However, I hate to say that this was my least favorite by him. Still a good read, and it perhaps could have been where I was emotionally, that I just didn't connect as well with the characters like I normally do. "
— Lorraine, 12/25/2013 -
" Lots of intrigue, very good read! "
— Kevin, 12/13/2013 -
" Lots of intrigue, very good read! "
— Kevin, 12/13/2013 -
" A true thriller in the exciting setting of China. "
— Jacque, 12/7/2013 -
" A true thriller in the exciting setting of China. "
— Jacque, 12/7/2013 -
" A fine thriller, set in Shanghai, involving Western construction and security firms, convoluted Chinese politics on a number of levels and corruption running throughout, thugs, beautiful women, a typhoon, and more. "
— Carolyn, 8/24/2013 -
" A fine thriller, set in Shanghai, involving Western construction and security firms, convoluted Chinese politics on a number of levels and corruption running throughout, thugs, beautiful women, a typhoon, and more. "
— Carolyn, 8/24/2013 -
" This was an interesting tale of how foreigners are kidnapped for ransom in China. It is based on real kidnapping stories but with a fictional twist. "
— Burt, 7/25/2013 -
" This was an interesting tale of how foreigners are kidnapped for ransom in China. It is based on real kidnapping stories but with a fictional twist. "
— Burt, 7/25/2013 -
" I really enjoyed this book. Good plot, good characters, I liked the intrigue, this was a good read!! "
— Artha, 7/23/2013 -
" Fast paced, a real page turner. Enjoyed the book. "
— Elaine, 7/23/2013 -
" Fast paced, a real page turner. Enjoyed the book. "
— Elaine, 7/23/2013 -
" I really enjoyed this book. Good plot, good characters, I liked the intrigue, this was a good read!! "
— Artha, 7/23/2013 -
" tons of action made this a fun mystery. Would make a good movie. "
— Kathleen, 4/21/2013 -
" tons of action made this a fun mystery. Would make a good movie. "
— Kathleen, 4/21/2013 -
" One of his better works. "
— John, 2/7/2013 -
" One of his better works. "
— John, 2/7/2013 -
" Fast paced with many Swedish twists and turns. "
— Ed, 1/7/2013 -
" Fast paced with many Swedish twists and turns. "
— Ed, 1/7/2013 -
" Love his writing! Good book with lots of action! "
— Martha, 12/26/2012 -
" Love his writing! Good book with lots of action! "
— Martha, 12/26/2012 -
" Not my cup of tea. Overly violent. Not that much interested in China spy stories. "
— Al, 10/21/2012 -
" Not my cup of tea. Overly violent. Not that much interested in China spy stories. "
— Al, 10/21/2012 -
" Fun thriller w/ lots of twists & turns....great characters....but ending was a bit confusing. "
— Elizabeth, 9/16/2012 -
" Fun thriller w/ lots of twists & turns....great characters....but ending was a bit confusing. "
— Elizabeth, 9/16/2012 -
" I always enjoyed the Lout Boldt series and am hooked on these 2 new characters introduced in this book set in Shanghai. "
— Marge, 7/12/2012 -
" I always enjoyed the Lout Boldt series and am hooked on these 2 new characters introduced in this book set in Shanghai. "
— Marge, 7/12/2012 -
" Another good one by Pearson. I still miss the old Lou Boldt and Daphne Matthews team, though! "
— Pamela, 6/20/2012 -
" Another good one by Pearson. I still miss the old Lou Boldt and Daphne Matthews team, though! "
— Pamela, 6/20/2012
About Ridley Pearson
Ridley Pearson is the New York Times bestselling author of more than two dozen novels, including The Red Room, Choke Point, and The Risk Agent, as well as the Walt Fleming and Lou Boldt crime series, and many books for young readers. He lives with his family, dividing his time between St. Louis, Missouri, and Hailey, Idaho.
About Todd Haberkorn
Todd Haberkorn is an actor and winner of seven AudioFile Earphones Awards. He has created unique voices for a variety of characters for cartoons and video games. Add to this a healthy production life in front of and behind the camera as well as partaking in theater arts on stage, and he has had the pleasure of a wonderful career in the entertainment industry thus far. When he isn’t working on a production of some kind, he travels the globe talking about those productions.