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Hard Cover (A Marc Portman Thriller, 3) Hardcover – July 1, 2016

by Adrian Magson (Author)

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Book 3 of 5: Marc Portman Thrillers

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The third tense and compelling thriller to feature The Watchman - deep cover specialist Marc Portman

Marc Portman, codename Watchman, is in Russia providing covert back-up to wealthy Russian businessman Leonid Tzorekov. A former KGB officer sympathetic to the West, Tzorekov has close links with Vladimir Putin and is planning to use his influence with the President to improve relations between Russia, the USA and the European Union.

However, there are those with vested interests in maintaining hostilities: powerful men who will go to any lengths to ensure the proposed meeting does not take place. The Watchman’s role is to run security, evaluate risks and, where necessary, provide hard cover by taking more direct action and fighting back. When the assignment takes an unexpected turn, Portman has no choice but to take the hard cover option …

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“Magson writes well and informatively about the spy game” ― Publishers Weekly

"I look forward to reading any further adventures of Marc Portman and in fact any new books by this very talented and exciting author. Very strongly recommended" ― Euro Crime

"Nonstop action" ― Kirkus Reviews

“Deft writing, high-octane action, taut suspense, and plenty of twists make this a gripping read for those who like their spies more like Alex Berenson’s John Wells than le Carré’s Smiley” ― Booklist

About the Author

Adrian Magson is the author of 20 crime and spy thrillers. His series protagonists include Gavin & Palmer, Harry Tate, Marc Portman, Insp Lucas Rocco and Gonzales & Vaslik. He is also the author of ‘Write On!’ a writer’s help book.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Severn House; First World Publication edition (July 1, 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 072788607X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0727886071
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.6 x 0.9 x 8.5 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #5,792,649 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #8,615 in Assassination Thrillers (Books)
- #18,651 in Espionage Thrillers (Books)
- #20,909 in Political Thrillers (Books)

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Hello,

I am a freelance writer and reviewer, the author of 30 crime and spy thrillers, a writer's help book, a YA ghost novel and 2 collections of short fiction

Books listed in reverses order of issue.

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MARC PORTMAN SPY SERIES

A Hostile State

Dark Asset

Hard Cover

Close Quarters

The Watchman

GONZALES & VASLIK MYSTERY SERIES

The Drone

The Locker

INSPECTOR LUCAS ROCCO CRIME SERIES (FRANCE - 1960s)

Death at the Old Asylum (Oct 2021)

Rocco and the Price of Lies

Rocco and the Snow Angel (novella on Kindle)

Rocco and the Nightingale

Death at the Clos du Lac

Death on the Pont Noir

Death on the Rive Nord

Death on the Marais

HARRY TATE SPY SERIES

Terminal Black

Execution

Retribution

Deception

Tracers

Red Station (Now in mass market p/b and audio)

RILEY GAVIN & FRANK PALMER CRIME SERIES (Orig in p/b - now Kindle only)

No Time for Regrets

No Kiss for the Devil

No Tears for the Lost

No Sleep for the Dead

No Help for the Dying

No Peace for the Wicked

GENERAL FICTION

Smart Moves

Killing Waters (Aug 2023)

YA (Kindle)

The Lost Patrol

SHORTS COLLECTIONS (Kindle)

Shades of Mayhem

Short Stories with Happy Endings (Ellen Cleary)

NON-FICTION (HEADLINE/Accent)

Beginners - a Writers' Help Book

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For more information on my writing, please see my website.

Thank you for reading.

AM

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Tired Turtle

Steady and Entertaining

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2017

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Others have downgraded this latest tale in the "Watchman" series. I, disagree with those assessments as I found it quite satisfying and was glad to have another chance to follow another Marc Portman's mission as it develops. Perhaps this wasn't as "edge of the seat" as some of the previous efforts, but I liked it and give it the full five stars. Will await the next installment and will purchase it on its release date.

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JOAO

A class above in the intrigue genre

Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2018

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The Marc Portman series stands apart . Fascinating and interesting character and hope for more. Can't read enough of a great author in this field from the Harry Tate books to the Marc Portman series.

Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2016

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A great read as is this whole series, highly recommend.

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william A. Inman

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2016

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Excellent and realistic action thriller..

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bob

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2016

Enjoyable

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2016

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This book was the third of the series on Marc Portman, The Watchman, who free lances for the CIA or or other secret government agencies. His specialty is asset protection without the asset knowing Marc is there protecting him. In this book the action takes place in Russia as Marc follows a Russian Expat through the wilds of Northern Russia. There is a cameo role for the British as Marc tracks his asset and bodyguard but most of the book concentrates on describing lonely tree lined roads, wild lakes, dirt roads etc. And of course there are the Russian villains chasing him all the way.
The novel is written in the first person mode which I like but it adds pressure on the author to make his main character not only interesting but likeable to the reader. Considering the role of Marc, the author does a good job here. One can relate to our main character, to his values, his actions, his morals, and his ability and willingness to do the things necessary to keep the USA safe.
I think this book was the weakest of the series so far because of the plot. I really enjoyed the other two books in the series. They were exciting, realistic, suspenseful and fun to read. This book was okay but predictable, repetitious, and left me a little disappointed. The author has left openings for other characters development that could be expanded in another book and I would like to see this. I like Marc Portman. I like his role. So I hope another book comes out but with plots and characters more in line with book 1 and 2.

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Riverforest Lublin

enjoyed most of his previous work but have found the ...

Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2016

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The first book in the series drew me in; enjoyed most of his previous work but have found the second and third in the Marc Portman series wanting. He handles the action very well, but the cast of other characters are stereotypes of evil Russians and allied bureaucrats. Wish he'd give us another from that French cop series. This author is certainly prolific, but more is not always better.

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Joel Wolfberg

Zzzzzzzz

Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2016

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Too Predictable. Pablum for the Brain

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Stephanie Smith

Good writing

Reviewed in Canada on July 22, 2023

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Adrian Magson's novels typically produce good thrillers. It is likely that 'Hard Cover' is hero Marc Portman's last tale, as the final chapter gives likely notice that it is his swan song.