Agent Zero (An Agent Zero Spy Thriller—Book #1)

“Agent Zero” by Jack Mars is a riveting entry into the spy thriller genre, captivating readers with its intricate plot and dynamic characters. The novel introduces us to Kent Steele, a Columbia University professor whose life is turned upside down when he’s mistaken for a lethal CIA operative. Mars weaves a complex narrative that takes readers on a suspenseful ride across Europe, blending action-packed sequences with a deep exploration of identity. The strength of “Agent Zero” lies in Mars’ ability to create a believable and relatable protagonist in Kent Steele. Readers will find themselves rooting for Steele as he navigates a dangerous world filled with terrorists, shadowy government agencies, and a mysterious woman who haunts his thoughts. The character’s depth and the personal stakes involved make the story more than just a series of thrilling escapades. Mars’ writing style is both fluid and engaging, ensuring that the pace never falters. The book is well-researched, with details that add a layer of authenticity to the high-stakes espionage. The plot is masterfully constructed, with twists that surprise and intrigue, keeping the reader guessing until the very end. In summary, “Agent Zero” is a must-read for fans of the spy thriller genre. Jack Mars has crafted a novel that is not only a page-turner but also a thought-provoking journey into the psyche of a man caught in an extraordinary circumstance. With its perfect blend of action, emotion, and suspense, “Agent Zero” is a standout novel that promises to leave readers eager for more.

Agent Zero by Jack Mars is a fast-paced, high-stakes thriller that hits the ground running and rarely slows down. The premise—a man with no memory discovering he’s a deadly secret agent—is compelling and well-executed. Mars keeps the tension tight, and there’s no shortage of action. That said, while I really enjoyed this first installment, I’m not sure I’ll continue with the series. The writing is solid, the story engaging, but it didn’t quite hook me enough to commit long-term. Still, for fans of adrenaline-fueled espionage, this is a strong opening shot. Overall: A really good book with a killer concept. Recommended for a quick, gripping read.

A really powerful story that keeps you pinned to the plot! Agent Zero aka Reid Lawson is not Clark Kent or Superman but he is a man of steel aka Kent Steele. Briefly, a simple plot of terrorists bonded together to create havoc and mayhem are foiled by the intense Kent Steele known as Agent Zero. We first meet him as a professor of history at Columbia University. He has family of two daughters, is widowed by the early death of his wife Kate, and is knowledgeable in world history. He is kidnapped at his home, taken to a basement cell in Paris from his home in New York to be tortured and told that he is really Kent Steele, who he does not appear to know. A strange combination of James Bond characters as well as Superman. He is a legend in his CIA role as a special agent whose job is to eliminate persons and threats to national security. He is greatly feared but unfortunately, Reid Lawson believes that he is only a history professor. The main story is solving his identity as both Reid and Kent seem to be one and the same. As Kent Steele he is considered a threat to a group of terrorists who are bent on killing him. His survival makes up most of the plot since he is feared not only by a terrorist body but also his own colleagues at the CIA. He does not know who to trust. Kent Steele has been presumed to be dead. Because there are 20 books written about Agent Zero we know he will survive. How he does it takes a lot of imagination. I don’t know if I will be likely to read any more of these books but this was one I could not put down until I finished reading it. It is a very well planned book which did hold my interest. It has a bit of romance in it but only a bit of a tease. A beautiful blonde agent (spoiler) is trustworthy. However, much time is given to his loyalty to his dead wife. Her death is the cause of his mistrust of the CIA. I recommend this book by Jack Mars.

Found this book while searching for something on a reading slumo, and boy am I glad I did. At first I scoff at the action hero's name it reminded me on my brother's childhood action figure touly, but the plot is quite good, characters are well developed and it keeps you reading.

Pourquoi j’ai choisi ce produit plutôt qu’un autre J’avais envie d’une lecture captivante, avec de l’action et des personnages intéressants, et je n’ai pas été déçue ! Ce livre m’a totalement happée dès les premières pages. 🌸 Point 1 : Déballage ↪ Format Kindle pratique, une fois téléchargé, rien à dire, le fichier est bien lu sur la liseuse, sans soucis. Pas de mise en page déformée, on peut s’y plonger rapidement. 🌸 Point 2 : Utilisation ↪ L’histoire est prenante dès le début, avec un rythme rapide qui nous tient en haleine. Je ne pouvais pas poser le livre, je l’ai dévoré d’une traite, comme un film d’action. 🌸 Point 3 : Intrigue ↪ Ce genre d’histoire, où espionnage et suspense se mêlent, c’est tout ce que j’aime. L’auteur a un vrai talent pour tordre l’intrigue à chaque page, et on ne voit pas venir les retournements de situation. 🟢 🌸 Point 4 : Les personnages ↪ Les personnages sont profonds, surtout l’agent principal, dont les émotions sont bien décrites. On ressent vraiment cette tension entre sa mission et sa famille. Un aspect humain qui donne encore plus de poids à l’histoire. 🟢 🌸 Point 5 : Rythme ↪ Le livre est rapide à lire, pas de longueurs. Même si certains moments sont plus calmes, ils servent bien à poser le décor avant de repartir sur de l’action pure. Ça fait toute la différence. 🟢 🌸 Point 6 : Conclusion ↪ Un excellent thriller d’espionnage, qui ne laisse pas de place à l’ennui. Les fans du genre apprécieront sans hésiter. ⏩

This book was beautifully written and so underrated! I ran through the entire 12-book series no less than 3 times, and was amazed by the plot twists and fast pace. The action rivals that of James Bond and the writing is extremely detailed. This is absolutely a must read for all spy thriller lovers.

Jack Mars is a great author. He knows how to craft a thrilling novel and build dynamic characters. This was an exciting, well-written novel with a plot line that made sense. Brilliant read.

Much, much better than the previous book I read from this author. Which just goes to show; it pays to have faith in an author. It is an exciting, "difficult to put down" book, with well described characters and a deceptive plot. Some of it stretches believability for the normal person, but so what - I read a lot of sci-fi so unbelievable is part of my genre - in fact, how Jack thinks some of this up I am not sure. I did manage to predict the ending as soon as the country was mentioned (more by luck than judgement); but still the author kept me reading, which is a good sign. I would definitely 100% recommend, and will, at some time in the future read book 2 (it appears I already have this one in my library - Target Zero), but I think he will struggle to top the first book in this series.

I usually dont bother writing reviews on Amazon as its the word minimum requirement that puts me off. But from the last four years the mention and use of the world economic forum in this book, made for facinating reading. Head of the World Economic Forum, Klaus Schwab, at Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government in 2017: “What we are very proud of, is that we penetrate the global cabinets of countries with our WEF Young Global Leaders… like Justin Trudeau. Now if that doesnt worry you after the last four years....