“Ted Bell’s PATRIOT is the ninth in his Alex Hawke series - and the only one I’ve read - but it felt like a perfect entry point, and I enjoyed the high-octane ride enough that I’ll seek out some of the earlier installments… [It’s] a polar vortex of storytelling.” - New York Times Book Review
“A rip-roaring thriller… Fans of Ian Fleming’s novels will love Hawke… Loaded with action… this adventure is a great escape.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on Patriot
“A compelling thriller . . . Readers who enjoy their spy fiction in which the world seems to be teetering on its axis have another author to add to their reading lists.” - Booklist on Patriot
“Lord Alex Hawke is back, and better than ever. . . . Any reader of spy novels will love (and most likely already do) Alex Hawke, as he has the gifts of James Bond that can stop any maniac in order to save the world one more time. Loaded with action and terrific characters, this story allows readers an escape from real life, while they take a wild ride with ‘Hawke & Company.’” - Suspense Magazine on Patriot
“Lord Alex Hawke is back, and better than ever. . . . Loaded with action and terrific characters, this story allows readers an escape from real life, while they take a wild ride with ‘Hawke & Company.’” - Suspense Magazine
“Better than any writer in the thriller genre, Bell mashes up old-fashioned boys’ adventures with modern military action.” - Publishers Weekly on Patriot
“Ted Bell’s PATRIOT is the ninth in his Alex Hawke series - and the only one I’ve read - but it felt like a perfect entry point, and I enjoyed the high-octane ride enough that I’ll seek out some of the earlier installments… If it’s not already clear, let me spell it out for you: This novel is a lot of fun, an Ian Fleming-esque romp of a spy thriller… A polar vortex of storytelling.” - New York Times Book Review
“Bell knows how to a plot that moves at breakneck speed.” - Richmond Times-Dispatch
“Rich, spellbinding, and absorbing. . . . Packed with surprises . . . great fun.” - Clive Cussler
“The tale of espionage and thrilling action unfolds with zeal. . . . [This] novel is so much fun.” - Roanoke Times
“As always, Bell pulls out all the stops with terrific action scenes, fiendish murders, diabolical villains, dramatic rescues, and all the cool weaponry the reader could possibly hope for.” - Publishers Weekly
“This intricate storyline spans the globe from India to Ireland to Florida. . . . [And] is explosively action packed.” - Suspense Magazine
“Don’t miss Ted Bell’s new book. . . . It’s just impossible to put down. . . . If you like spy, espionage, mystery-thriller stuff, you cannot get a better book.” - Rush Limbaugh
Praise for other books in the series: “Hawke is . . . strong, shrewd and savvy, with an aplomb not seen since James Bond. In other words, Bond, eat your heart out . . . there?s a new spy in town. ” - NPR
“Alex Hawke is the new James Bond. Ted Bell is the new Clive Cussler.” - James Patterson
Praise for Warriors: “A thrilling ride.” - Publishers Weekly
“Bell”s best effort to date.” - Library Journal
“When we finish enjoying Warriors, just bring us Hawke’s next lively adventure.” - Kirkus Reviews