The Assassin - Softcover

Barber, Ross L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1591460387 ISBN 13: 9781591460381

Publisher: Crystal Dreams Pub, 2005

Synopsis

Cockney schoolboy, Johnny Feltham, has only ever wanted one thing: he longs to be a soldier. At 18 he enlists in the British Army. His positive attitude and potential soon catch his commanding officer's eye. When he is offered a chance to apply to the SAS, Feltham grabs the chance. Six months later he is one of the few in the corps to make it through the assessment. He flourishes in the SAS and cheats fate until 1995, where he is wounded during a mission. While he recovers 98% of his mobility, that unfortunately doesn't cut it in the SAS and is subsequently discharged. Disenchanted with a military that trained him to be an 'expert killer', a killer who executes women and children when it suits him, he gets his Green Card and travels to New York City where he sets up his own security franchise. He is soon visited by a man working for the anonymous and infamous Mr. Smith. Feltham beings his new career under a "contract of unspecified duration and unlimited remuneration" doing what he does best - killing. His lethal exploits soon earn him the title of 'The Assassin". He is ruthlessly pursued by the NYPD and FBI and is always one step ahead of them, until, after a series of twists and turns, fate intervenes.

About this title

About the Author

Ross Barber is a well-traveled former high school teacher of foreign languages. After retiring from teaching duties in 1998, he began writing: at first, humorous short stories from his early days of teaching in the 70s. Then in 1999, he wrote his first novel, the autobiographical Chalk. In 2000, Barber penned his first work of fiction, The Enclave. In 2001, the tragedy of 9/11 inspired The Internet Stalker. Next came, in late 2002, the sequel, Jihad. Terror Australis followed in 2003. Completed in early 2005, the Assassin is his latest work. Barber's two children are grown up. He resides in sunny South Australia with his wife. These days, when not engrossed in a project, he spends most of his leisure time reading mystery thrillers and enjoying his delightful young grand daughter, and taking his dog on long walks.

Edition details

• Publisher: Crystal Dreams Pub
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1591460387
• ISBN 13: 9781591460381
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 356