James Phelan Books

James Phelan crafts compelling geopolitical thrillers that delve into the intricate interplay of power, politics, and human nature. He masterfully builds suspense and constructs elaborate plots that keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Phelan's unique literary voice is informed by his keen understanding of structures, whether architectural or geopolitical, lending a distinctive depth to his narratives. His works challenge readers to confront the darker aspects of international relations and the moral complexities of crisis situations.

Liquid Gold
416 pages
15 hours of reading
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The brilliant fourth novel in the Lachlan Fox series
Blood Oil
464 pages
17 hours of reading
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Lachlan Fox is back, better than ever, in a new roller-coaster action thriller.
Red Ice
464 pages
17 hours of reading
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The brilliant fifth novel in the Lachlan Fox series
Living to Tell about It
256 pages
9 hours of reading
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Phelan's compelling readings cover important theoretical ground by introducing a valuable distinction between disclosure functions and narrator functions.
The Hunted
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When the hunters become the hunted, ex-CIA agent Jed Walker is the man you need. 'Jed Walker is right there in Reacher's rear-view mirror.' Lee Child
The Agency
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Jed Walker is about to learn that in the murky world of espionage, the rules of war don't apply. An action thriller where the line between the good guys and the bad can be hard to see.
Patriot Act
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The brilliant second novel in the Lachlan Fox series
Dark Heart
336 pages
12 hours of reading
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'Jed Walker is right there in Reacher's rear-view mirror.' Lee Child In war-torn Syria, a massacre survivor is pulled from beneath a pile of bodies. She is given one 'Find Jed Walker.' Walker is ex-CIA - a man who thought he was long out of the game. Discovering a terror outfit is running people-smuggling from the Middle East and into the United States, he is drawn back in to fight their evil trade. At first Walker thinks these human traffickers are driven purely by profit and greed. But it is much worse than that - and it has ties to the highest levels of power. As the body count rises, and deadly enemies stalk from the shadows, Walker uncovers the shocking truth behind an operation intended to bring America to its knees. He must work against time and powerful adversaries to uncover the truth behind the operation and prevent a global catastrophe being unleashed. If he lives, Jed Walker will learn the true cost of life . . . and the knowledge will change him forever. Praise for James ' James Phelan has produced a big, juicy, rollicking tale in the spirit of Robert Ludlum. We haven't seen an international thriller like this for a long time ' Jeffery Deaver ' A fast and furious ride through a complicated maze of timely political intrigue. James Phelan has earned a new avid fan ' Steve Berry ' A corker ... Phelan writes in swift, gritty prose, never wasting a word. An espionage novel with grunt. ' Sydney Morning Herald
Kill Switch
400 pages
14 hours of reading
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A roller-coaster terrorist thriller from Australia's answer to a post-Osama Tom Clancy. 'Phelan writes in swift, gritty prose . . . vivid and suspenseful, drawing you right in.' THE AGE
Experiencing Fiction
Judgments, Progressions, and the Rhetorical Theory of Narrative
272 pages
10 hours of reading
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