Burner: Gray Man, Book 12

Burner is a fast-paced and action-packed thriller that follows the Gray Man, a former CIA agent turned freelance assassin, as he tries to protect a rogue banker who has exposed the dirty secrets of the Russian mafia and their allies. The book is the 12th installment in the Gray Man series, but it can be read as a standalone novel. The author, Mark Greaney, is a master of the genre, delivering realistic and gripping scenes of espionage, combat, and survival. The characters are well-developed and complex, especially the Gray Man and his former lover, Zoya, who have a complicated and tense relationship. The plot is full of twists and turns, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat until the end. Burner is a highly recommended read for fans of spy thrillers, political intrigue, and international suspense.

Great read! Full on action. Once you start this book it’s hard to put down. Looking forward to the next adventure!

A good read. Packed with suspense and fast paced action. A few too many characters to keep track of but exciting.

The Gray Man stories are usually filled with action, suspense and incredible feats of heroism. This one was no exception!

Traditional great tempo, twists turns, ups and downs,highs and lows, good and evil personified. Above all else balance was restored and a sequel coming, right

Nothing to dislike the seller did a great job, book was sent out very QUICK, all in all just great,Mark Greaney the author off the Grey Man books did a fantastic job , if you have not read any Grey Man books I highly recommend doing so,,

What a roller coaster ride with interesting characters and a unique storyline that weaves in and out always leaving you on edge.Number 12 was possibly the best yet keep them coming Mark.

Burner is Mark Greaney's latest Gray Man installment. This time out, the focus is dirty Russian money. A disaffected Russian money handlers passes on information (on a phone) documenting Russian money transfer to the West with the objective of stifling overseas operations. He engages a Swiss banker with a Ukrainian connection. The Gray Man is brought in to recover the info under the assumption that the intel documents US funds flow into Russia. At the same time, Zoya ends up handling the banker and ferrying him to New York where a forensic accountant will work magic on the info suitable for the press. Court and Zoya link up and go up against Russians as well as CIA as the info will reveal corrupt US officials on the take.Court does his thing, including underwater battles. Zoya struggles with a drinking and drug problem throughout, but is still in top form. The railroad action is intense. Greaney also creates (at least for this story) a Russian version of the Gray Man, replete with own moniker. While the CIA is due for a serious reorg (is Haney coming back?), there is also a new CIA player that is likely to be friendly towards Court in the future. The only ding to the tale is having Court take the rap for the CIA hit. With all the dead GRU goons around, Court has to take the blame. Really?

Great book. Lot's of bad guys get what they deserve.

El autor y el libro es fantástico.

Known in the industry as ‘The Gray Man’, CIA deniable asset Court Gentry is after a phone containing highly compromising details of financial transactions coming out of Russia. Court shouldn’t be involved; given that the CIA are trying to kill him. Still, the spy business makes for strange bedfellows and on this occasion, they feel that Court is just the man they need.Full of fist pumping and heart thumping action scenes as well as some deliciously snarky dialogue, Burner is that perfect blend of espionage, thrills and dry wit. If you are familiar with the Orphan X series, you’ll feel right at home here. I would say that Court is less given to introspection than Orphan X though and that’s no bad thing. As you would expect from a top drawer thriller, the locations are varied and there’s plenty of hardware to salivate over as well as some politics that come across as being all too believable. A very strong offering and I can only imagine the series gets better from here.

The Gray Man takes us on another adventure full of action and subterfuge.This should be a movie. From the Caribbean to Europe and then the US, it has a delightful span.

Carefully woven, nail biting thriller, from a master story teller, who rarely disappoints. This is one of his most tense plots. Highly recommended.