The faithful spy is the first in alex berensons long running series on john wells, cia deep cover agent, muslim convert and the only american agent to ever successfully penetrate the taliban. The ghost war a jove book published by arrangement with the author. As the first in the series, this novel is a classic spy who came in from the cold story, a genre perfected by john le carre. Author is young enough to entertain us for many years, if he so chooses. John marcum wells born may 28, 1956 is an american theater, film and television producer, writer and director he is best known for his role as executive producer and showrunner of the television series er, third watch, the west wing, southland, shameless, animal kingdom and american woman.
A mysterious call brings a surprise meeting with the aged monarch of saudi arabia, king abdullah. In this newest john wells novel from berenson the night ranger, 20, etc. Other famous works of dan wells include a night of blacker darkness, isolation partials series, mr. The author of the original book, hugh wheeler, had died, and john wells was asked to help revise the text. The john wells series is a book series to read if you enjoy spy thrillers. The second best result is john v wells age 60s in cleveland, oh in the edgewater neighborhood.
Wells is a fine character who will likely propel berensons thrillers to. A life long artist and now multiaward winning actor, john wells began his film career in 2006 and has since been well acclaimed for his dynamic versatility, expressive features, and dramatic presence on screen. Heritage book, 1892 as, john wells home, built 1780. We provide detailed listings of all authors and characters series in both publication order and chronological order. John wells entertainment is the perfect place to find all of your entertainment necessities. Great reads and the john wells character has the flaws we all share. Quotations by john wells, american producer, born may 28, 1956. Connecticut day an adrenalinefilled thrillerfans of the john wells books wont be disappointed. Twelve days john wells series book 9 and millions of other books are available for instant access. An insert in the dvd bernstein and voltaire, written by wells. The greed of his family has led wealthy old martin chuzzlewit to become suspicious and misanthropic, leaving his grandson and namesake to make his own way in the world. Email or call for price, this title will require additional shipping and handling in order for us to obtain it for you.
We currently have 3268 authors listed on the site and 2711 characters series with more added each day. Deepcover cia operative john wells takes on terrorism in this series of gripping and realistic thrillers, written by a former reporter who covered the iraq occupation. John wells celebrity profile check out the latest john wells photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Dan wells s debut novel, i am not a serial killer, is the first volume of a trilogy that will keep you awake and then haunt your dreams. Below is a list of barry eislers john rain books in order of. The chronological order of the john wells novels is the same as the publication order. Every 2 weeks we send out an email with 68 book recommendations. While it wont hit bookstores until next february, berenson also unveiled the cover art, along with a preorder link for fans eager to purchase his next thriller. Monster, fragments partials series, i dont want to kill you, partials and the hollow city. Cia agent john wells series in order alex berenson fictiondb. He is a producer and writer, known for the company men 2010, er 1994 and the west wing 1999. David lodge delves into his many affairs and, below, dj taylor considers his literary achievement. As usual wells is working alongside of ellis shafer, his former boss, and vinny duto, former cia agent and currently a u. As a reporter for the new york times, berenson covered topics ranging from the occupation of iraqwhere he was stationed for three monthsto the flooding of new orleans, to the world pharmaceutical industry, to the financial crimes of bernard madoff.
He was the first main character to be killed in the series. There doesnt seem to be an upcoming book in the john wells series. I am not a serial killer by dan wells, paperback barnes. The plot of this trilogy series revolves around the central character, john wayne cleaver, who is a potential serial killer. Dan wells is well known for his books that deal with genres ranging from dark humour to supernatural thriller and science fiction. With bradley cooper, sienna miller, daniel bruhl, riccardo scamarcio. So far there are six books available, with at least two more books on the way. John wells was born on saturday, november 25, 1922, in junction city, kansas. The newest book is the deceivers and was released on february, 6th 2018. This is alex berensons ninth novel featuring john wells. I like that wells has developed a bit as a character over the course of the series and isnt your runofthemill action hero.
Theyll agree with his enemies that if wells isnt superman, hes super something. In the midst of a major government problem, in the middle east, and working himself beyond belief to help his country. The next day, john wells gets a phone call from his cia bosses. The first production of this final version, by scottish opera, was followed by a final revised version in 1989, performances of which have been released on cd and dvd. The series is led by john wells, a legendary cia hero. In this article im going to be talking about the best books in the john wells series by the great author alex berenson the john wells series is a book series to read if you enjoy spy thrillers. Should we read the alex berenson books in chronological order. John wells penetrates al qaeda for ten years as former deep cover afghanistan agent john wells its been a rough few years for cia agent john john wells goes undercover in saudi arabia in a in 2009, the cias kabul station fell for a john wells enters new territory, as he goes. In this letter john mentions that he has returned home safely after a visit in nc.
Wells was 21 years old when he broke into the big leagues on september 14, 1944, with the brooklyn dodgers. Top 5 john wells books in this article im going to be talking about the best books in the john wells series by the great author alex berenson. He is friends with glass sorenson and clarke griffin. February 06, 2020 john wells we were in charge of the design and installation of the sound and lighting systems used for pineville high theatres production of legally blonde. This is book number 12 in the a john wells novel series. Among family papers is a letter written by john wells, to his brother isaac wells. That night, a former army ranger is gunned down at his doorway. The brand new john wells thriller from new york times best seller alex berenson. The title of alex berensons new john wells novel refers to the ticking clock that berenson set at the conclusion of 2014s the counterfeit agent, a tale that had his unusual and somewhat unlikely protagonist attempting to stop an attack by iran upon the united states that was much more, and much different, than i had anticipated. He was the first delinquent to be murdered by another delinquent.
Due to an imminent terrorist attack he returns home however the cia cant trust him. Bestselling author alex berenson has created a hero like no other in john wells, his series protagonist who has starred in ten novels to date. The name wells has held a prominent place in the history of cleveland since the arrival of these first two patriarchs. These book series portray incredible characters that will take you on a journey of intrigue, mystery and suspense. John wells, fictional character in the selftitled spy fiction series by alex berenson politics edit john wells politician, born 1761 17611848, british mp for maidstone, 18201830. Jun 26, 2016 alex berenson, the bestselling author of the highly acclaimed john wells series, recently took to his social media accounts to announce his next book, the prisoner. That night, an army vet is gunned down in his doorway. John rain is the halfjapanese, halfamerican ex us special forces member, a fictional character created by excia employee barry eisler. Now, for the first time, john has to confront a danger outside himself, a threat he cant control, a menace to everything and everyone he would love, if only he could. Wells is given the nickname chancellor of earth by john murphy in mockery.
As a reporter for the new york times, berenson covered topics ranging from the occupation of iraqwhere he was stationed for three monthsto the flooding of new orleans, to the world pharmaceutical industry, to the financial. This book had a slight twist to the format since much of cia super spy john wells is stateside investigating mysterious deaths of a double secret interrogation squad that operated at the height of the taliban intrusion in afghanistan. Wells jaha is a major character in the 100 book series. Mar 11, 2011 hg wells, author of more than 100 books, was also a prophet of the sexual revolution. Adam jones bradley cooper is a chef who destroyed his career with drugs and diva behavior. The fantastic plot, character development and action are insidiously riveting. The series begins with john wells working undercover for the cia as a terrorist with al quaeda. He graduated from yale university in 1994 with degrees in history and economics. Now the president has set a deadline for iran to give up its nuclear program, and the mullahs in tehran furious and frightened have responded with a deadly terrorist attack. Saudi arabias king abdullah fears he is fast losing control of his family and his people. A crosscultural survey of sexual attitudes and techniques lancer by john warren wells and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. What makes wells unique from the other characters in this genre, other than his wisecracking responses and sarcastic tendencies, is that hes a devout and practicing member of islam. Early one morning, a retired cia operative is shot to death in the street. This production called for over 20 wireless mics, and mics and monitors for a 10 person pit band for live music throughout the show.
Another of his great works include the podcast writing excuses. Have read some out of sequence, but i have them all. Berensons story about his character john wells, the cia operative who is introduced in this novel the faithful spy as well as the background to berenson himself former reporter for the ny times, graduate of yale with degrees in history and economics, convinced me to give this novel a try. While readers can start with any john wells book, once theyve read their current novel, it is best if they read the series from the start, going back to the faithful spy. Published on february 2008, this is the second book of the john wells series.
It presents a new chapter in the life of the main character, no longer a cia agent, wells is trying to find a more normal way of life when he is recruited by the king of saudi arabia to try to unveil his brothers plans to assassinate him. Twelve days is the 9th novel in the john wells series from alex berenson see below for the full list of novels to date, and in my opinion this is one of the very best ongoing series of adventurethriller novels being written at the present time. American author alex berenson has penned the excellent series of books starring cia agent john wells. The books are a great series of spy fiction novels, and if. Join facebook to connect with john wells and others you may know. The prisoner will follow this years the wolves, and scheduled to be released on january 31, 2017.
New york times bestselling author alex berenson posted on his official facebook page that the title of his twelfth john wells will be the deceivers. Well base this on various factors for example if you like jack reacher. He cleans up and returns to london, determined to redeem himself by spearheading a top restaurant that can gain three michelin stars. So long, that the cia werent even sure that he was still alive. In this novel, when the readers are introduced to john wells, a cia agent who has been undercover with al qaeda for a very long time. A john wells novel series alex berenson with his unique ability to infiltrate the arab world, john wells spent the formative years of his cia career under deep cover with alqaeda, his success costing him the trust of his handlers. Wells jaha may be descended from the grounder iman jaha. Macy and friends of the mildmannered writerproducer, who received a star on the walk of fame earlier this week, reflect on. Berenson is a good writer, and varies the stories as much as possible, but he is writing formula novels, and after a while, that genre inevitably catches up to you. John wells is introduced in berensons first novel, the faithful spy.
John wells, with his former cia bosses ellis shafer and vinnie duto, has uncovered a staggering plot, a falseflag operation to convince the president to attack iran. John wells girlfriend responded to his marriage proposal with a counteroffer. John wells phone, address, background info whitepages. John wells is the only cia agent to have infiltrated al qaeda before 911. John wells was born on may 28, 1956 in alexandria, virginia, usa as john marcum wells. Welcome to the most comprehensive website on the internet for listing books in order. He tries to stay away from this dangerous potential within him until one day he. Sep 21, 2010 the book is now available for preorder on.
Alex berenson announces 12th john wells novel, the deceivers. Wells is the son of the chancellor who had just lost his mother in the beginning of the first book. Missions in afghanistan, china, and america have taken. Read online john wells series by alex berenson in pdf. Wells is an action hero, a close cousin of jack bauer of 24 fame washington post early one morning, a former cia agent is shot dead in san francisco. John wells is asked to find prisoner in a secret prison run by the cia that no one is to know about.
John wells may have left the cia, but it hasnt left him. The john wells books feature undercover cia agent john wells, and take place after september 11th. John rain first debuted in the book rain fall and has spurred numerous sequels as a recurring main character, in the action thriller series. The order of the john wells books, in publication and chronological order, is. Published on february 2011, this is the sixth book of the john wells series. John wells artist 19072000, cornish painter john wells filmmaker born 1956, theater and television producer and writer john wells poet, winner of eric gregory award john wells satirist 19361998, british satirist. An illustrated social history 18701982 social historymilitary 9780750905244 by wells, john and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. John wells audiobooks listen to the full series audible.
His company, john wells productions, is currently based at warner bros. The books are a great series of spy fiction novels, and if youre into espionage books youll no doubt love john wells. Now, he works to clean up corruption from foreign governments, as well as his own. This book will probably be my last john wells story for a while. Alex berenson does a great job bringing johns wells to life. A series of terrorist attacks has put his kingdom on edge and, with powerful factions operating against him, the king must turn to the one man he has been told will make the difference. Penguin classics presents the audiobook adaptation of martin chuzzlewit, a tale of inheritance and destiny and the story dickens considered his best. Each book builds on the other, and johns character is revealed even more through the next and the next book. The complete series list for cia agent john wells alex berenson. Here are three of the best books of the series featuring john wells, they all have four stars or higher and are an exhilarating, nervewrecking read.
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