Any Means Necessary (a Luke Stone Thriller—Book #1)

Written by Jack Mars

Narrated by K.C. Kelly

“Thriller writing at its best. Thriller enthusiasts who relish the precise execution of an international thriller, but who seek the psychological depth and believability of a protagonist who simultaneously fields professional and personal life challenges, will find this a gripping story that's hard to put down.”
--Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Any Means Necessary)

“One of the best thrillers I have read this year. The plot is intelligent and will keep you hooked from the beginning. The author did a superb job creating a set of characters who are fully developed and very much enjoyable. I can hardly wait for the sequel.”
--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Any Means Necessary)

When nuclear waste is stolen by jihadists in the middle of the night from an unguarded New York City hospital, the police, in a frantic race against time, call in the FBI. Luke Stone, head of an elite, secretive, department within the FBI, is the only man they can turn to. Luke realizes right away that the terrorists’ aim is to create a dirty bomb, that they seek a high-value target, and that they will hit it within 48 hours.

A cat and mouse chase follows, pitting the world’s most savvy government agents versus its most sophisticated terrorists. As Agent Stone peels back layer after layer, he soon realizes he is up against a vast conspiracy, and that the target is even more high value than he could have imagined—leading all the way to the President of the United States.

With Luke framed for the crime, his team threatened and his own family in danger, the stakes could not be higher. But as a former special forces commando, Luke has been in tough positions before, and he will not give up until he finds a way to stop them—using any means necessary.

Twist follows twist as one man finds himself up against an army of obstacles and conspiracies, pushing even the limits of what he can handle, and culminating in a shocking climax.

A political thriller with heart-pounding action, dramatic international settings, and non-stop suspense, ANY MEANS NECESSARY marks the debut of an explosive new series that will leave you turning pages late into the night.

Book #2 in the Luke Stone series is also now available!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lukeman Literary Management
• Release date: May 18, 2020
• ISBN: 9781094314303

Reviews for Any Means Necessary (a Luke Stone Thriller—Book #1)

[imweaving · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I like this kind of book. The narrator is good except I wish he would pronounce the word nuCLEer instead of newKiller. Especially as that word is in the story a ton. The premise is terrifying and I’m sure Luke will win in the end. I like when the narrator doesn’t try to make his voice sound feminine when they’re speaking for a female.

[Ken Smith · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

It was okay. Might have just been the narrator... But I'd listen to another

[Jason Anderson · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The narrator needs some work on use of different voices, as they all ran together

[Kendrea Neufeld · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Good clean thriller, a bit far fetched but wonderful to listen to while cleaning!

[Erin Persinger · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Great book! Bad stream. Half the audio book is missing

[Mike Rasnake · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Great book but cheap lie that leaves you hanging to buy the next book

[Mike Higgins · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Pretty good...like the cadence of the narrator. Will read the next title for sure.

[Edith Njage · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Listen!!!! This man messed with my mind! Sooooo many times in this book! The ending was ?. I am shook!

This was the story of Johadists who stole nuclear waste and plan to bomb the USA. It follows a secret service operative through the mystery and let me just say! This lowkey felt like watching a live action movie!

That ending! Lol I won’t lie!!! I didn’t expect that! At all! Jack Mars was savage on that ending!

So well written and so well narrated. Solid 5? from me!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I also found out it’s book 1 in a series so I am already looking for book two and three ???

Also I am happy to say my 50th book of the year was a winner! I am so happy I hit my target for reading 50 books and the year isn’t even over!

[Val Menzies · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I loved the book but not the ending. It left you hanging a little too much.

[Terri Theryoung · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

In the last 2 weeks i have started 4 books 3 of which i have abandoned at the very last chapter . One of which was stephen kings duma key. One other was probably a good book but was read by a monotone female that book was a blake pierce newest release. I have read all his books except for the last chapter of before he longs . Not a great read week until this one. I even stayed up past my bedtime for the last 6 chapters. And no, i am not a kid, im 62.

[Deborah Shoman Zirbel · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Couldn’t stop listening. Usually I listen to a book to fall asleep this one kept me wide awake. I recommend it.

[kate · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Good read . Great edge of your seat . Recommend

[stephanie · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great book I’m glad there is a series to follow!

[Georgia Jones · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Five star
The other two stars did not light up. Great story

[Walt · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Although a bit far fetched at times, reality returned and the need for more also returned. Looking for book 2 now?.

[Pat Keller · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very good book. Kept my interest peaked. Would recommend it to be listened to.

[Walt H · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great book grabs you and drags you along for the ride

[sue weas · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Exciting from beginning to end. A little unrealistic, but that’s part of a great plot that can stretch things and still keep ya hooked.

[Jackie · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I really liked the book and the narration was great.

[joe holland · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

This writer lives in a leftist fantasy world.
I couldn’t take it had to turn it off

[Denny Colangelo · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great story line, catches your interest immediately and gets better from there.

[Jim Smith · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Fast paced gripping adventure relevant to days world worth a listen

[Rebecca Wulff · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I thoroughly enjoyed this book up to the last couple of chapters. There was such an abrupt end to the story. One second all hell was breaking loose and the next the good guys were in control. No flow at all in regards to the conclusion.

[Richard Mercier · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Keeps you wondering what is next. Like to see more of these books

[Marga Lindeque · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Brilliant narrator. Good story line, had my attention to the very end.

[Peter Ruffatto · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Long but very good and exciting is it going to be a book two

[Matt Adams · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great book i really enjoyed. Narrator was very good. I will be reading more by this author

[Jeanne Nichol · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Interesting plot. A plot that’s not so far fetched. Who do u trust? Fast paced. Recommend

[Mark · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I really enjoyed listening to this book. Going for more.

[Dolores Weiss · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It was fast moving. A little unrealistic at times but the dry humor made it acceptable. You could really like the main characters and you were rooting for them right to the end. I am looking for book two now.