Praise
“By combining keen knowledge of the real-world situation, gained by his personal experience, with a vivid imagination, Haggai Carmon manages to draw the reader’s attention to the real risks our modern society faces. …..What is remarkable is that it does so while telling a damn good story I couldn’t stop reading.”
–Ephraim Sneh, M.D. (Brigadier General, Ret.), Member of Israeli Knesset, former Deputy Minister of Defense and former Minister of Health).
“Dan Gordon, the former Mossad agent now working with the U.S. Department of Justice, returns in this altogether superior sequel to the author’s first novel, Triple Identity (2005)…tight and fluidly written….The Israeli-born Carmon, who (like Gordon) works with the Justice Department, obviously knows whereof he writes.”
-Booklist
“I find his book fascinating and as close to the truth as you could possibly do without infringing on confidentiality and issues of national security…The only complaint I have about this book is that [we had] only one copy [–]so I had a tug-of-war with (my wife) every night, she finished it first, but I finished it a day after, because when you start the book, you don’t want to keep it down, and read all through; it’s a fascinating story, and in the end, I cannot attest, and he can attest, whether it was true or not.”
– Daniel Ayalon, Ambassador of Israel to the United States
“…[E]xhilarating action across three continents that should keep readers on the edge of their chairs, right up to the book’s surprising conclusion. The timely tale is a terrific terror tome…”
-Jewish Life
“[H]is books are very professional, I learned a lot from reading them, I think its unusual and unique to read first-hand account that are written in such an authentic way. And [Carmon is] an expert story teller as well, so I think they all come together beautifully.”
– David Epstein, former Director, Office of Foreign Litigation, U.S. Department of Justice
“The novel is full of layers of espionage, betrayal, a touch of romance, blackmail, kidnapping, high-tech tools and quick thinking. The reader follows the case from Gordon’s point of view, sensing his suspicions, but Gordon stays out ahead of the reader….Carmon has mastered his genre well, creating an intriguing, suspenseful, smart plot that makes for timely and compelling summer reading.”
-The Jewish Week (New York)
“This fantastic thriller will immerse you in the world of money laundering, off-shore bank accounts and mob connections to bio-terrorism.”
-MLB News
“The Red Syndrome is an entertaining and swift thriller. Its style is solid and readable. The technical details are fascinating; Haggai Carmon knows International finance and he makes it interesting…. If you enjoy a thriller with plenty of action, exotic locations and a heap of technical information The Red Syndrome will do.”
-Gravetapping Book Review
From AppAdvice.com: “…The plot quickly turns to a hunt for a devastating bio-terror weapon, a hunt that features murder, coded messages, kidnapping, breathtaking desert chases, and betrayals along the way. With fast-paced action on three continents, good guys may not always have the upper hand. Problem is: who is good and who is bad? This insider intelligence thriller rivets the reader through to its surprising end.” Click here for full review
“I love action thrillers and this one is one of the best I’ve read. I find the Mossad and CIA combat against extreme Muslim terrorism very realistic. A good read!”
-Jatin Nasser on Flipkart.com
EXCERPTS FROM READERS’ COMMENTS ON AMAZON ON HAGGAI CARMON’S INTELLIGENCE THRILLERS:
Triple Identity:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Riveting Ride of a Novel – It’s No Coincidence it’s Called an ‘Intelligence’ Thriller, July 20, 2006
By
A. Ganci – See all my reviews
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This review is from: Triple Identity: A Dan Gordon Intelligence Thriller (Paperback)
After finishing the fourth Dan Brown (Davinci Code author) book, I had gone to Barnes and Noble to find something of the same vane. Upon asking one of the employees, I was pointed to Triple Identity, or what he referred to as “a book as entertaining and thrilling as the Davinci code yet Carmon actually has both an IQ and something worthwhile to write about.”
Dan Gordon, the character Carmon has created, is more realistic and edgy than Bourne, Bauer, and Bond combined. Triple Identity is a triple threat of excitement, realism, and intelligence. If you want to read a book, buy this. If you want to read two books, buy this twice.
5.0 out of 5 stars Remarkable Thriller Grounded in Reality, July 14, 2005
By
Sreeram Ramakrishnan (Lynnfield, MA) – See all my reviews
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This review is from: Triple Identity: An Intelligence Thriller (Dan Gordon Thrillers) (Hardcover)
The most remarkable component of the writing style and plot development is the narration of the plot through events and characters that are grounded in reality. Mixing fact and fiction throughout the novel amplifies that characteristic of the writing style. You will get all the thrill of a “Bourne”-type novel without losing touch with reality. A good read.
The Red Syndrome
5.0 out of 5 stars We interrupt this conflict to bring you The Red Syndrome,August 13, 2006
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Alexey (Philadelphia, Panama) – See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Red Syndrome: A Dan Gordon Intelligence Thriller (Dan Gordon Thrillers) (Hardcover)
…It was three-thirty in the morning; I had been kidnapped by Carmon’s world of vigilante Justice Department lawyers fighting red tape and Mossad agents bartering in vital intelligence. I blinked again and sighed – I had escaped my captor, but to what end?
Dan Gordon, a character so heavily based on Carmon you can’t help but wonder whether an intelligence background lurks beneath the surface of this author’s biography, is at it again.
The plot is complex yet concise…a remarkable, intelligent, fast-paced read that builds upon and bests even Carmon’s first novel, Triple Identity.
5.0 out of 5 stars Red Surprise, August 9, 2006
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G. Crockett (Lee, Ma.) – See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Red Syndrome: A Dan Gordon Intelligence Thriller (Dan Gordon Thrillers) (Hardcover)
After reading “Triple Identity” the sequel with Dan Gordon was
eagerly awaited. It didn’t disappoint and involved more plot twists that were not expected as Dan investigated bio-terrorism
threats… Almost impossible to put down, and then like after a good meal,
you hunger for more.
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read, August 26, 2010
By
James V. Doane “Jimmy D” (Rehoboth Beach, Delaware) – See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Red Syndrome (Dan Gordon Intelligence Thriller) (Mass Market Paperback)
Carmon is not as well known as Vince Flynn or Brad Thor, but his books are as good as theirs. This one is no exception. I urge readers to buy all of his books, you won’t be disappointed.
4.0 out of 5 stars A More Intelligent Spy Novel, March 18, 2007
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Shoshana A. Simon (San Bernardino, CA USA) – See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Red Syndrome: A Dan Gordon Intelligence Thriller (Dan Gordon Thrillers) (Hardcover)
Dan Gordon’s second novel is even more engrossing than his first (Triple Identity). I loved the double challenge of trying to guess where the action would take me next and what complex mechanisms exist to transfer money all over the world in an attempt to hide illegally-gotten funds.
If you’re looking for a spy novel which is strictly action and requires no thought on your part, then this book is not for you.
The Chameleon Conspiracy:
4.0 out of 5 stars The Chamelon Conspiracy, April 20, 2009
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Leigh Ann Lemire “ilia” (Scottsdale, Az) – See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Chameleon Conspiracy (Dan Gordon Intelligence Thriller) (Mass Market Paperback)
Like many people, I like reading a good “who dunnit” mystery story. When I first started the book, I wasn’t sure that I was going to like this book – by the time I got into the second chapter, I was captivated! I didn’t want to put the book down, I stayed up late just to read it and I put off production to get through this book.
This story takes you on a trip to many different countries, describes the different cultures so that you feel as if you are there and has many near escapes that will keep you turning the pages. In this story, the author gives you intrigue, unexpected plot twists and turns, and such a very real picture that you wonder at times if this is truly fact or is it really just fiction.
…Does he live through his escapades? Does he help to solve the case? Well, you are going to have to read this wonderful page turning book to find out!
4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Ride, May 2, 2009
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S. Peek (Rocky Mountains, USA) – See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Chameleon Conspiracy (Dan Gordon Intelligence Thriller) (Mass Market Paperback)
This is a fast paced story from start to finish.
It contains lots of very interesting cultural insights of the nation upended by the 1979 revolution and the enormous changes resulting from that. This part is so interesting that the book would be pretty good even without the thriller elements, although it has plenty of those as well.
I have not read any previous books by Haggai Carmon, but I certainly intend to do so. This is very well done and this writer is one who should get lots more attention.
Triangle of Deception:
5.0 out of 5 stars A top-notch spy thriller based on deception and cerebral action, November 7, 2009
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Charles Ashbacher (Marion, Iowa United States) – See all my reviews
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This review is from: Triangle of Deception (Dan Gordon Intelligence Thriller) (Mass Market Paperback)
This spy novel is based on cerebral action; there are almost none of the wild chases, sex and gunfights found in most tales of espionage. The action is based on setting the stage for a deception, gaining the trust of their contacts to the other side and acting out the role….
…If you prefer your spy thrillers to have the flavor of a “James Bond” action adventure, then this book will not burn a candle of interest in you. However, if you enjoy intelligent spy novels that more accurately reflect how it is done in the real world, then you will love this book. The layers of deception are so deep that at times Dan doesn’t know what his role really is.
5.0 out of 5 stars Triangle of Deception, November 5, 2009
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Michelle K. Malsbury “Michelle Kaye Malsbury,… (Florida) – See all my reviews
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This review is from: Triangle of Deception (Dan Gordon Intelligence Thriller) (Mass Market Paperback)
Haggai Carmon, Author
Triangle of Deception
Dorchester Publishing, ISBN 978-0-8439-6192-8
Fiction-thriller, conspiracy, black ops, espionage, CIA
339 pages
October/November 2009 Review for Bookpleasures
Reviewer-Michelle Kaye Malsbury, BSBM, MM
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…This story takes more twists and turns than a boa constrictor wrapping around its prey. To find out what goes on, who is killed, who lives, what information is gathered, and what happens to Dan Gordon please read this book. I promise it is a page turner that will keep you pinned to the edge of your seat!
5.0 out of 5 stars great book, July 20, 2011
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…Very intriguing and suspensful and more REAL than the James Bond genre fiction.
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4.0 out of 5 stars fast paced, energetic, and exciting!, December 22, 2009
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This review is from: Triangle of Deception (Dan Gordon Intelligence Thriller) (Mass Market Paperback)
Triangle of Deception is one of those sit-on-the-edge-of-your-seat books…Fast paced, energetic, and exciting, this is one that any crime-thriller lover won’t want to miss.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Triangle of Deception, November 14, 2009
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grumpydan (Andover, NJ United States) – See all my reviews
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This review is from: Triangle of Deception (Dan Gordon Intelligence Thriller) (Mass Market Paperback)
Dan Gordon is back in Haggai Carmon’s “Triangle of Deception” and what a thriller it is. … With Carmon’s background, his character portrayals are right on and I felt I was reading not a novel but a true story (it could happen it today’s society). Dan Gordon is not a super hero, but a flesh and blood man who sacrifices and suffers much to protect his country.
“Carmon is not as well known as Vince Flynn or Brad Thor, but his books are as good as theirs. This one is no exception. I urge readers to buy all of his books, you won’t be disappointed.”
-James V. Doane on Amazon.com
