The Kremlin's Candidate
By Jason Matthews
- Release Date: 2018-02-13
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Description
The “terrifically good” (The New York Times Book Review) finale in the New York Times bestselling Red Sparrow trilogy continues the dangerous entanglements of Russian counterintelligence chief Dominika Egorova and her lover, CIA agent Nate Nash, on the hunt for a Russian agent working in the US government.
Russian president Vladimir Putin is planning the covert assassination of a high-ranking US official with the intention of replacing him with a mole whom Russian intelligence has cultivated for more than fifteen years.
Catching wind of this plot, Dominika, Nate, and their CIA colleagues must unmask the traitor before he or she is able to reveal that Dominika has been spying for years on behalf of the CIA. Any leak, any misstep, will expose her as a CIA asset and result in a one-way trip to a Moscow execution cellar. Ultimately, the lines of danger converge on the spectacular billion-dollar presidential palace on the Black Sea during a power weekend with Putin’s inner circle. Does Nate sacrifice himself to save Dominika? Does Dominika forfeit herself to protect Nate? Do they go down together?
With a plot ripped from tomorrow’s headlines, The Kremlin’s Candidate is “both timely and timeless; an espionage tale that takes the reader behind and beyond the headlines of Russia’s assault on America” (Nelson DeMille).
Reviews
The Kremlin’s Candidate
2By Dano DetroitAbrupt, dismal ending. All but last 10 pages 4 stars, last 10 pages 0 stars, it sucked, was rushed an inconsistent to the narrative of the trilogy. It’s almost as if Jason went to the bathroom and his 9 year old son wrote the end.Sadist?
3By tttwww222Liked the book UNTIL the last few chapters. The author’s penchant for graphic, sadistic details of torture was disgusting, even sickening. I don’t think anyone likes this kind of ending. So many other ways the end could have been handled. Felt to me the author was sick of writing this book and needed to end it quickly. Did not flow with the trilogy and characters.Kremlins Candidate
4By AnordsLoved it. Very compelling, despite some over-the-top moments. Like the first two books of the trilogy, the characters sometimes sound like they’re in Casablanca. Regardless, the plot is great, as are the meticulous details of modern spy-craft, which manage not to bog the story down. Here’s hoping for at least one more book!Addictive nonstop read
5By Dug e dugI’ve just found the next Tom Clancy. The trilogy is non stop and unpredictable. The facts and technology blend well into a fantastic read. More,more,more,!!Not up to the first two
1By shefguyAfter two books that detail the strength, smarts, and skill of Dominika, for some strange reason the author decides to treat her exactly like the schlubs she has been fighting up til now. In this book, she is the “busty ballerina” instead of the courageous hero. And there are more pathetic double entendres per page than in a middle school locker room. Did Matthew’s wife write the first two books of the trilogy while he wrote the last?Great trilogy
5By Dancing GirrrlI loved this trilogy which was so well written and researched. It was a love story intricately woven in a web of espionage, deceit, international politics and so much more. I loved the romance (and respect) between the main characters. All three books were absolute page turners! If you love a terrific Russian spy novel, this one is it!An excellent trilogy!
5By SBonnerOne of the best of it’s type.The Kremlin’s Candidate
3By SPBerkoLoved the first 2 books in this trilogy, but not this one. Author had a good story line but ruins it with way to much detail and description.The Kremlin’s Candidate
5By Hula1940An exceptionally good read. The story is right on, with writing concise without wasted words. Fast paced and exciting.Not like the first two in the series
3By the_garversThis third and last installment of the series about spies Nate and Dominika did not have the humor, dialog or character development strengths of the preceding two books. The plot devolved into a James Bond level of reality, with too numerous to count sex scenes that became tedious. I read the first two books in a couple of days - I forced myself to finish this one in 4 weeks.
