by Stephen Frey
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National security, terrorism, and human rights–these explosive issues lie at the heart of Stephen Frey’s riveting new thriller, a high-octane novel of suspense, revenge, and intrigue.
Dynamic chief financial officer Michael Rose is looking to add an exciting and profitable new dimension to energy conglomerate Trafalgar Industries via the major acquisition of CIS, a global information technology company. But it’s far from a done deal, thanks to fierce resistance from CIS, and from certain members of Trafalgar’s own board, to Rose’s takeover proposal. But Rose isn’t about to sacrifice his best shot at the score that could land him in the CEO’s chair. While swiftly scaling the corporate ladder, Rose has played the big business power game expertly enough to know he has the moves to outmaneuver the opposition. But what Rose doesn’t know is the truth about his latest adversaries at CIS–that they are linked to an organization hell-bent on a twisted mission and are lethal to anyone who stands in their way.
The Order, an ultra-secret shadow government agency, was founded by high-level administration officials in reaction to the assassination of President Lincoln. Nearly 150 years later, the group was galvanized anew by the worst act of terror ever perpetrated on American soil–and pushed to dangerous extremes by the specter of fear . . . and the taste of power. The Order had always been sanctioned to manage national security at all costs, by any and all means, without consequences. But behind the sleek veneer of CIS Technologies, the fourth and newest incarnation of The Order not only maintains the ultimate nationwide surveillance and intelligence-gathering system, but conducts officially licensed covert operations rife with torture and murder–all in the name of freedom. The mission cannot and will not be jeopardized, even if innocent lives must be sacrificed. Unfortunately Michael Rose doesn’t yet realize that his hardball tactics have made him the Order’s number one hard target, and his penchant for playing to win has brought him unwittingly into a deadly duel with an enemy more powerful than he can imagine. In a world where the rule is kill or be killed, Rose’s rep for sealing deals might just seal his fate.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
 A bright shining truth, 2008-12-01
As we read in the newspapers and magazines the drivel that we do not torture and all the other supposed facts along comes a fiction Novel more to fact than some wish to see. Micheal Rose is caught up into what he believes is a financial hostile takeover but is much more than that. Slowly he discovers internal things that affect his family and friends. The understanding of this and eventual direction of the story is very interesting and leads to a conclusion that exemplifies our probable position with terrorism. A fine novel and I highly recommend it.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
 The Fourth Order , 2008-11-10
Book - fine - haven't actually had chance to read it but I love all books by Stephen Frey. MY PROBLEM IS THAT IT WAS SOLD TO ME AFTER IT HAD BEEN STOLEN FROM A LIBRARY!!!!!!!!
NEVER ORDER BOOKS FROM GRASSROOTS BOOKS INC EVEN IF AMAZON IS STUPID ENOUGH TO ALLOW THEM TO SELL MERCHANDISE ON THEIR SITE.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Not worth picking up , 2007-12-19
Left-leaning conspiracy drivel. Thank goodness I picked it up from the local library for free, so that I didn't contribute to the author. The premise is shaky, the story is choppy and bizarre. Frey has become another author more concerned with getting a book out into the market than writing a good book. If I could have rated this "zero" stars I would have.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
 Unlikeable, 2007-12-07
Although the subject of this thriller was something I would normally enjoy, the characters had nothing to engage one into their circumstances. I just found myself putting the book down, thinking what a jerk. And that was for the "good" guys. All the characters were dysfunctional and unlikeable so it was painful to keep going to find out what was going to happen next.
Also, the big themes of torture, civil liberties, freedom, are barely explored through the characters.
Give it a pass.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
This author is always fun to read, 2007-11-05
I have read four previous Stephen Frey novels, and they have all been great. This one is especially timely. His novels have a financial background, but he writes in layman terms, so anyone that does not have a business acumen, can still enjoy them .... and learn a lot about financial issues. Some readers complain that his stories are unrealistic and not credible. I do not agree, because truth is stranger than fiction. This guy has a vivid imagination, and knows how to keep a story moving.
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