The faithful spy by alex berenson is a novel following a man who was a cia asset in al qaeda. Alex berenson reporter biowiki, age, wife, kids, net. The faithful spy is a tremendous read and keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish i dont know much about alex berenson as i havent read anything else from him but i will look out for him in the future thourghely recommend this book it will keep you entertained for a while. Books by alex berenson authors like alex berenson what. If you love spy thrillers, reading the alex berenson books in order will feel really rewarding. The faithful spy by alex berenson advance reading copy. See the complete john wells series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. John wells is introduced in berenson s first novel, the faithful spy. The faithful spy, by alex berenson the new york times book. This is book number 1 in the a john wells novel series.
The faithful spy won the 2007 edgar award for best first novel. Now comes alex berenson, a reporter at the new york times, to redress the imbalance with his first novel, the faithful spy. The john wells books feature undercover cia agent john wells, and take place after september 11th. John wells is the only cia agent managed to infiltrate al qaeda, in the process he has become a faithful muslim but still an american patriot. Alex berenson was born in new york in 1973 and grew up in englewood, n. The book begins a few months after the september 11th terrorist attacks on the united states, with john wells. Alex berenson born january 6, 1973 is a former reporter for the new york times and the author of several thriller novels and a book on corporate financial filings.
Alex is married to his wife jacqueline, a forensic psychiatrist and researcher at columbia university. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. I find this odd and as i like to read books in order it has prevented me purchasing the others in the series. The faithful spy won berenson an edgar award for best first novel, and the john wells series now constitutes a dozen novels. The faithful spy is a novel by new york times reporter alex berenson. Alex berensons debut novel of suspense, the faithful spy, is a. Alex berenson books in order how to read alex berensons books. Many years ago, john wells was an allamerican boy from montana. Jul 12, 2018 the 12 novels of alex berensons thrilling john wells spy series.
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John wells is introduced in berensons first novel, the faithful spy. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. American author alex berenson is famous for his series if books involving john wells, the cia agent. The faithful spy by alex berenson book 1 in the john wells spy thriller series 2006. The couple have two children and live in the hudson valley. The faithful spy by alex berenson book 1 in the john wells spy thriller series 2006 the faithful spy by alex berenson book 1 in the john wells spy thriller series 2006. The truth about marijuana, mental illness and violence sparked controversy, earning denunciations from many in the scientific and medical communities along with more positive. The names of alexs fiction books are in order of publication. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Apr 16, 2020 alex berenson is an american author and former nyt reporter. Read on to know more about alex berenson reporter biowiki, age, wife, kids, net worth, books, tell your children, new books and so much more. As a reporter for the new york times, alex berenson has covered topics ranging from the occupation of iraq to the flooding of new orleans to the financial crimes of bernie madoff. See all books authored by alex berenson, including the silent man, and the faithful spy, and more on. The faithful spy is the first in alex berensons long running series on john wells, cia.
Berensons first novel, the faithful spy, won him an edgar award in 2006 within the category of the best first novel by an american author. The faithful spy is the first in alex berenson s long running series on john wells, cia deep cover agent, muslim convert and the only american agent to ever successfully penetrate the taliban. The 12 novels of alex berensons thrilling john wells spy. Berensons book have been met with critical claim as his first novel the faithful spy was the number one new york times paperback bestseller in february 2008. List of authors and books in order of publication order and chronology. Just when john wells is happy with life and ready to walk away from the world of covert operations, hes sucked back in for his toughest mission yet. The first novel in the series, the faithful spy, won the 2007 edgar award for best first novel. For starters, hes content with where his life is at. Alex berenson reporter biowiki, age, wife, kids, net worth.
Here are the alex berenson books in order for his spy thriller series and his nonfiction standalone books. For more than a decade, he was a reporter for the new york times, but he has been writing the john wells spy series fulltime since 2010. Alex berensons debut novel of suspense, the faithful spy, is a sharp. A former reporter for the denver post and the new york times, he covered topics ranging from the. The faithful spy the ghost war the silent man the midnight house the secret soldier the shadow patrol the night ranger the counterfeit agent twelve days the wolves. For readers of spy thrillers by authors like daniel silva, brad thor, and lee child, tom wood, and gregg hurwitz, the alex berenson books are a great addition to their bookshelves. The faithful spy by alex berenson penguin random house canada. 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. Alex berenson with his unique ability to infiltrate the arab world, john wells. As a reporter for the new york times, alex berenson has covered topics ranging from the occupation. Now comes alex berenson, a reporter at the new york times, to redress the imbalance.
His spy fiction series is very popular, and begins a few weeks after september 11th. Alex berensons john wells series in chronological order. Alex lives in upstate new york with his wife and daughter. Now, he works to clean up corruption from foreign governments, as well as his own. Alex berenson suspense fiction prevention wells, john fictitious character united states russia federation nuclear terrorismprevention intelligence officers united states. Alex berenson is an american author and former nyt reporter. The novel takes place in afghanistan and the united states.
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By knowing the john wells book order, youll enjoy alex berensons books far more. To continue reading, get the full word biography in alex berenson books in order. In his short writing career, alex has written a total of ten books. The john wells book series by alex berenson includes books the faithful spy, the ghost war, the silent man, and several more. 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. The faithful spy, the ghost war, the silent man, the midnight house, the secret soldier, the shadow patrol, and the night ranger.
Not only have berensons books been met with critical acclaim in the united states, but they have also been published in countries around the world. You can find a selection of alex berenson signed edition books below this author biography. Currently, the author lives in new york where he works on his next book. Alex berenson books in order how to read alex berensons. If you love alex berensons books you need the most comprehensive book list available, which includes a check list, alternative titles, page counts, movie adaptations, coauthors, star ratings, and a host of other features, plus. Vince flynn a new york times reporter has drawn upon his experience covering the occupation in iraq to write the. It was published in 2006 by random house and deals with the september 11th terrorist attacks. 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. Books by alex berenson authors like alex berenson what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists.
As a reporter for the new york times, berenson covered topics ranging from the occupation of iraq where he was stationed for three months to the flooding of new orleans, to the world pharmaceutical industry, to the financial crimes of bernard madoff. The faithful spy a wellcrafted pageturner that addresses the most important issue of our time. Alex berenson books in order for readers of spy thrillers by authors like daniel silva, brad thor, and lee child, tom wood, and gregg hurwitz, the alex berenson books are a great addition to their bookshelves. Random house isbn 9780345478993 authors debut thriller. May 02, 2006 listen to faithful spy audiobook by alex berenson. So long, that the cia werent even sure that he was still alive. Alex berenson books list of books by author alex berenson. Read on to know more about alex berenson reporter biowiki, age, wife, kids, net worth, books, tell your children, new books and so. Now, he is wandering through pakistan as a member of al qaeda. The books are a great series of spy fiction novels, and if youre into espionage books youll no doubt love john wells. A story torn from todays headlines new york times reporter alex berenson has drawn upon his experience covering the occupation in iraq to write the most gripping and chillingly plausible thriller of the post911 era. Alex berenson s john wells series in chronological order. The faithful spy 2006 the ghost war 2008 the silent man 2009. He graduated from yale university in 1994 with degrees in history.
Alex berensons debut novel of suspense, the faithful spy, is a sharp, explosive story that takes readers inside the war on terror as. American author alex berenson has penned the excellent series of books starring cia agent john wells. But wells, determined to stop the next qaeda attack in order to redeem himself for the 911 failure. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Similar in writing style to brad thor and vince flynn, berenson is the next in a long line of great thriller and espionage genre authors. Vince flynn a new york times reporter has drawn upon his experience covering the occupation in iraq to write the most gripping and chillingly plausible thriller of the post911 era. The faithful spy by alex berenson author autographed advance reading copy advance reading copy, mint, newunread in a flawless pictorial wrappers, signed by the author. After graduating from yale university in 1994 with degrees in history and economics, he joined the denver post as a reporter. Below is a list of all alex berenson books he has written. Following the wolves 2016, alex berensons eleventh novel shows a new side of john wells. 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.
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