The Last Refuge: A Dewey Andreas Novel - A Dewey Andreas Novel

Marc Notes: Includes excerpt from the next book by Ben Coes, Eye for an eye (p. 475-485).; With the help of leaked information from high-level officials inside Iran and dissidents from groups outside the country, a former SEAL and an Israeli commando devise a high risk, high stakes plan that will allow them to find and hijack a devastating device before it is deployed.. Review Quotes: Praise for "THE LAST REFUGE""My favorite novel in at least a decade. The writing was inherently masculine, brilliantly crafted."--"Elizabeth Backney, """"Huffington Post" """Action, international intrigue, romance--it doesn't get any better."--"San Jose Mercury News" ""The Last Refuge" is a winner, and it will keep readers turning the pages."--"The Associated Press""Another winner from a writer who is a rising star among the ranks of the literary world's most successful authors of the international thriller."--"The Nashua Telegraph""Fantastic... a terrific follow-up on [Coes's] first two suspenseful books."--"Bestsellers World""It's a thriller. It's current, and the excitement keeps going..."--"The Daily Oklahoman"Biographical Note: Ben Coes was a speechwriter for the George H. W. Bush White House, worked for T. Boone Pickens, was a fellow at the JFK School of Government at Harvard, the campaign manager for Mitt Romney's run for governor in 2002, and is currently a partner in a private equity firm. He is the author of "Coup d'Etat" and "Power Down," the critically acclaimed thriller which introduced Dewey Andreas. He lives in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Jacket Description/Back:"Action, international intrigue, romance--it doesn't get any better."--"San Jose Mercury News"Israeli Special Forces commander Kohl Meir has proof that Iran has finally succeeded in building its first nuclear weapon--and plans on using it to attack Israel. But before Meir can recruit Dewey Andreas and execute his secret operation, he's abducted in New York and smuggled into Iran, where he's imprisoned and tortured."Brilliantly crafted."--"Huffington Post"Dewey owes his life to Meir and his team of Israeli commandos. Now he must do whatever it takes to free Meir from one of the world's most secure prisons while Iran's nuclear clock ticks away. It's the most perilous mission of his lifetime--and Dewey cannot afford to fail. The fate of millions is at stake. The fragile balance of world power depends on his every move. And time is running out "A WINNER... WILL KEEP READERS TURNING THE PAGES."--Associated Press"Review Quotes: Praise for "THE LAST REFUGE"Publisher Marketing: THE LAST REFUGE Ben Coes Israeli Special Forces commander Kohl Meir has proof that Iran has finally succeeded in building its first nuclear weapon--and plans on using it to attack Israel. But before Meir can recruit Dewey Andreas and execute his secret operation, he's abducted in New York and smuggled into Iran, where he's imprisoned and tortured. Dewey owes his life to Meir and his team of Israeli commandos. Now he must do whatever it takes to free Meir from one of the world's most secure prisons while Iran's nuclear clock ticks away. It's the most perilous mission of his lifetime--and Dewey cannot afford to fail. The fate of millions is at stake. The fragile balance of world power depends on his every move. And time is running out " Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 10/01/2012 (EAN 9781427225689, Compact Disc) Library Journal Prepub Alert 01/01/2012 pg. 64 (EAN 9781250007155, Hardcover) Publishers Weekly 05/28/2012 pg. 70 (EAN 9781250007155, Hardcover) Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2012 (EAN 9781250007155, Hardcover) Publishers Weekly 10/01/2012 (EAN 9781250007155, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Coes, Ben BEN COES is the author of the critically acclaimed "Power Down "and "Coup d'Etat. "He is a former speechwriter for the George H . W. Bush White House, worked for Boone Pickens, was a fellow at the JFK School of Government at Harvard, a campaign manager for Mitt Romney's run for governor in 2002, and is currently a partner in a private equity company out of Boston. He lives in Wellesley, Mass.