The Russian: A Novel

Written by Ben Coes

Narrated by Ari Fliakos

"The narration truly shines in the vast range of accents Fliakos expertly employs...a complete experience." — Booklist

As the brutal Russian mafia becomes the most powerful and deadly criminal enterprise in the U.S., it’s up to covert operative Rob Tacoma to fight back, in a new series by New York Times bestseller Ben Coes.

Ruthless, clever, and unbelievably violent, the Russian mafia has rapidly taken over the criminal underworld in the U.S. and law enforcement has been unable to stem the tide. When a powerful Russian mob family declares war by publicly executing two high-profile American politicians, the message is unmistakable – opposition will be met with overwhelming deadly force. With no other viable options, the President creates a clandestine assassinations team to find and eliminate the unreachable men running this deadly criminal operation.

The CIA recruits two Tier 1 operators – former Navy SEALs Billy Cosgrove and Rob Tacoma. But before they can even get started, the Russians act – murdering Cosgrove in his own home. Now Tacoma is on his own against an organization with endless resources and no boundaries. Step one requires the near impossible - find and kill the hidden mob boss behind Cosgrove’s death. To do this, he’ll have to take on an army in a battle where there are no rules and no limits.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Macmillan Audio
• Release date: Jul 30, 2019
• ISBN: 9781250221483

Ben Coes

Ben Coes is the bestselling author of the highly-acclaimed Dewey Andreas thriller series, which also includes Power Down, Coup d'État, The Last Refuge, Eye for an Eye and Independence Day. He worked at the White House under President Ronald Reagan and President George H.W. Bush. A graduate of Columbia College, and a former Fellow at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government, Ben lives in Massachusetts with his wife and four children.

[Sheryl S · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

One of those rare books I didn't want to put down until finished. I need to read more about Rob Tacoma.

[Jane McAdory · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The hero was a tue hero...the situations and action believable...I was in it from beginning to end.

[Scott Heekin-Canedy · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I think Coes is one of the finest thriller authors writing. However, he seems to be on the book-a-year treadmill and his quality has settled into ordinary, formula driven stories with little of the originality that distinguished his first novels. Ben, please take a break.

[Paul Van Wagner · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Pretty good book but definitely enjoyed Dewey Andreas books a lot better