The Bayern Agenda

By Dan Moren

The Bayern Agenda - Dan Moren
  • Release Date: 2019-03-05
  • Genre: Science Fiction
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 117 Ratings

Description

A new Cold War threatens the galaxy, in this fast-paced and wisecracking thriller of spies and subterfuge.

Simon Kovalic, top intelligence operative for the Commonwealth of Independent Systems, is on the frontline of the burgeoning Cold War with the aggressive Illyrican Empire. He barely escapes his latest mission with a broken arm, and vital intel which points to the Empire cozying up to the Bayern Corporation: a planet-sized bank. There’s no time to waste, but with Kovalic out of action, his undercover team is handed over to his ex-wife, Lt Commander Natalie Taylor. When Kovalic’s boss is tipped off that the Imperium are ready and waiting, it’s up to the wounded spy to rescue his team and complete the mission before they’re all caught and executed.

File Under: Science Fiction [ Friendly Faces | Traitor, Pilot, Banker, Spy | Embassy Games | Going in Hot ]

Reviews

  • A sneaky page turner: you’re wrapped up in the story before you know it

    5
    By Ogre Magus
    The author is in the top tier of technology information and reviews. He has established credibility for not just years but decades. To my pleasant surprise, he is now establishing credibility as a science-fiction author. This story did not necessarily blow me away at first, but before I knew it I was wrapped up and wanting to keep turning pages. It’s sneaky that way in that you don’t even realize how far along in the book you’ve come, but you can’t put it down. The book has clever twists: I didn’t see a big one coming, but it did make sense—in retrospect Moren had properly planted the seeds that led to the sudden change. So much better than books with lesser writing which pluck something random that had no foundation. This author is worth trying out. Give it several chapters, not just a couple. You might find yourself halfway through the book before you know it.
  • Love Dan's Work.

    5
    By mobilejustin
    Another great read. Dan is able to create characters that are so real and relatable. Great story, great world building. Really hoping we see more in this series.
  • Mission Impossible in Space

    5
    By egadfly
    Fun and breezy, likable characters. Excellent escapist fare.
  • What a Book!

    5
    By charlie knuckles
    Wow, what a pleasant surprise. Don’t know how I discovered it but am super glad I did . Great story, tight plot, unique characters and interesting technologies. Can’t wait for the next one, hope he writes 10 more
  • Gripping

    5
    By karan301
    I picked up this book because I had a little bit of free time. It then proceeded to intrude on my not-so-free time. Great work, Dan!
  • Make “The Bayern Agenda” your next binge

    5
    By nellysisgone
    As a book critic, I review upwards of forty fiction titles a year, and although I don’t get to write about genre fiction, Dan Moren’s “The Bayern Agenda” made me wish I could. While the book, a heist/kidnapping thriller with spaceships and wormholes, can be read in a day, Moren has imagined a universe you want to inhabit for much longer. [And you can because there is a prequel of sorts and there will be at least one sequel.] His world-building is clearly thought out and presented, but the real heroes—and villains—here are his characters, who have deep backstories (again you can tell Moren has put in the hard work to know what motivates and what shaped these folks) and distinct personalities. Moren is a smart, fluid, very funny writer. He also deploys a rich vocabulary that almost without exception (I’m looking at you eidetic in the last paragraph) benefits readers by showing them a much more vivid picture than could a writer always reaching into the same bag of tricks. If you like wit and adventure and space and want to escape from the real world for a while (and honestly if you don’t, I feel sorry for you!), this is a stellar option.
  • Gripping spy thriller!

    5
    By chomburger
    This is an incredibly gripping spy thriller that I could not put down. It is the only piece of media that has ever made me miss my stop in transportation. I can not recommend this book highly enough: the writing is fluid and descriptive, the pace is well timed, and the characters are nuanced. I can’t wait for the next one!
  • Great read!

    5
    By Aglimme
    Really enjoyed this book from start to finish. Can’t wait for more!