Vendetta: A Novel

Iris Johansen

Oct 2018 · Sold by St. Martin's Press

About this ebook

Blockbuster bestselling author Iris Johansen brings back fan favorite Catherine Ling—and introduces readers to a whole new world of danger, intrigue, and red-hot passion with Vendetta.

With his dying breath, Carl Venable, head of the CIA task force on terrorism and Jude Brandon’s final link to terrorist ringleader Max Huber, gives Brandon a mandate: keep his daughter, Rachel, safe at any cost. But Rachel Venable has a shocking, twisted past of her own, one that comes rushing back after her medical clinic in Guyana is attacked by Huber—the same man who murdered her father and kept her imprisoned for months.
Brandon and Catherine Ling, Rachel’s longtime ally and fierce protector, are determined to keep Rachel out of danger, but she knows that it’s impossible to stay hidden when Max Huber wants you dead.

As Rachel and Brandon race against the clock to bring Huber down before he can orchestrate a disaster that will lay waste to half the country, they also fight a growing attraction to each other – an attraction that could prove just as dangerous as Huber himself.

In this gripping, fast-paced novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen, one thing is clear: everyone has a vendetta, and no one will rest until they get their revenge.

Ratings and reviews

4 Stars Review by Morgen Late Night Reviewer Up All Night w/ Books Blog Vendetta by New York Times best selling author, Iris Johansen is a standalone and a stunningly captivating thriller. It is a swiftly moving adventure that doesn’t pull punches. The story is about revenge, racing against the clock and the ever evolving truth that comes with a life full of secrets. Rachel Venable is a doctor with One World Medical. Her team brings medical aid to those in poor and war-torn countries often risking life and limb to do so. She is truly compassionate and caring and puts the needs of others above her own. She has been taught in the art of herbs and can brew potions to either heal or poison. She is brilliant, determined and stubborn. With the last few breaths he had before dying, Carl Venable, the head of the CIA task force on terrorism, gives Brandon a mission. His main objectives are to keep Rachel safe and utilize her vast skills and knowledge to assist in the take-down of the terrorist known as Huber. Huber’s violence and reach knows no bounds. Regretfully, Rachel is currently in his crosshairs. He believes he can use her to his advantage. Brandon must get his squad together to find her first and assist in his obsessive quest for revenge. This starts an adventure of epic proportions as they try to stay alive by being a few steps ahead of Huber. It’s not as easy as it seems. The book is written in third person which gives the reader a more extensive view of the scenes. The author smoothly switches from scene to scene and from character to character. My favorite part was that this is not a two person team. The squad is made up of fun and exciting characters I couldn’t wait to learn more about. The characters have a foundation that is built on naturally. The banter was fun to watch. The story is faced-paced, and takes the reader on a ride they’ll never want to end. The attention to detail is amazing. Rachel’s character has a lot of depth that I connected with. I couldn’t help but be intrigued and root for her. I loved her willpower and her inability to let anything keep her down. It was a roller coaster full of emotions and intrigue. The more you learned the more you needed to know. I’d definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good crime thriller.

I love Iris Johansen books. They have a lot of action and very little sexual scenes. I wish she would have wrote more books about Catherine/Cameron along with Rachel/Brandon. One thing I don't like she leaves the book unfinished. Is Rachel's dad really alive?Iris Johansen does not resolve the question. There is not another book after this.

Like always another wonderful read..😉

About the author

Iris Johansen is the New York Times bestselling author of Chasing the Night, Blood Game, Eve, and Eight Days to Live, among others. She began writing after her children left home for college, and first achieved success in the early 1980s writing category romances. In 1991, she began writing suspense historical romance novels, and in 1996 she turned to crime fiction, with which she has had great success. She lives near Atlanta, Georgia.