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Summary
The Russians don't just want to influence American elections-they want it all. Former CIA agent John Wells confronts a plot of astonishing audacity as New York Times-bestselling author Alex Berenson goes beyond today's headlines to tomorrow's all-too-real threats.
The storyline of 'The Deceivers' is fantastic. I absolutely crave more of John Wells. And let me tell you, George Guidall never fails to bring the whole thing to life in a way that no one else can!
If this narrator is present in the other books of the series, I will definitely skip them. The narrator lacked consistency in portraying different characters and had an erratic and uneven rhythm.
I found the plot to be confusing and the overall storytelling to be poorly executed. The actions of several main characters didn't make any sense. Shafer's choices at the Dallas apartment building were illogical, and that entire scene felt unnecessary. Wells' behavior at the hotel in Dallas was nonsensical, and the decision to not inform Tarnes about the next target was even more ridiculous.
In my view, the ending was lackluster and the epilogue left me unsatisfied. I believe that Wells and Shafer could have been decent protagonists, but their actions in this book were disappointing.
Alex Bernson is a talented author, and I've found great pleasure in reading the majority of their works. If George Guidall were to recite the instructions for assembling Ikea furniture, I'd be all ears. He truly possesses a mastery in the art of storytelling. Whenever I come across a book narrated by him, I can confidently anticipate a satisfying and enjoyable experience.
I've gone through all of the John Wells novels and have to admit, this one takes the cake. The story is absolutely fantastic and keeps you on your toes from start to finish. George Guidall, as always, delivers an outstanding narration that truly enhances the overall experience. It's safe to say that I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.
Forget about Alex Berenson being narrated by George Guidall, because that's just the icing on the cake. Let me tell you, "The Deceivers" is one hell of a clever and slick espionage thriller. It's got all the smarts and savvy you could ever want from a book in this genre. Berenson has truly earned the title of America's very own Le Carré, and his protagonist, John Wells, can easily be compared to Smiley. Trust me, this book delivers on every level.
The only downside of this new release is that it will be some time until we are treated to another captivating book from this fantastic author. Can you please spoil us with a new one every month? I know it's wishful thinking, but a girl can dream.
I'm a huge fan of this series, and I've given each book a solid five-star rating. One thing that I really enjoy is how John is consistently solving everyone else's problems, yet he never seems to address his own. However, I'm still a bit puzzled as to why you would prefer Venny Duto as president.
The author really wastes my time trying to give a sermon. It's a relief that John Grisham stopped doing that in his books and I really hope Alex Berenson follows suit. Just focus on telling the story! I couldn't even finish it because I just couldn't get into it.
The narrator did a great job, as always.
They made an attempt to indirectly criticize Trump, but it wasn't very subtle. It would have been better if they had taken a direct aim at the actual culprits in politics and the administrative State. The reality of the situation is even more bizarre than fiction. It would be wise for the author to consider all of their readers and refrain from pushing their left-wing politics, or at the very least, present a balanced perspective. The portrayal of Republicans as the bad guys and dummies is a tired cliché that has been around since Reagan. It lacks originality and is not what I look for in novels when I want to relax and enjoy myself. It even made my favorite narrator sound fatigued and exhausted. This time, he couldn't even capture the essence of Schafer's character. It almost makes me want to return the entire John Wells series.
A finely-constructed plot—one of the better John Wells tales of recent vintage. Thoroughly enjoyable. And George Guidall remains one the true hall-of-famer readers...what a talent!
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