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He faked his own death to keep his loved ones safe. Now he’s working in the shadows as the CIA’s deadliest agent . . . and free to use lethal force.

London. Alexander King has endured a year living dark. Believed dead by those who knew him, the elite American counterterrorism operative doesn’t flinch when hunting down dangerous targets. But when he saves a young woman from a car bomb, he finds himself juggling the rapidly moving pieces of an alarming conspiracy that reaches all the way to the White House.

With a U.S. presidential candidate ensnared in the sinister plot, King fights to protect himself and his mysterious companion as they’re pursued by traitors intent on killing them both. But after the former Navy SEAL zeroes in on the sadistic terrorist pulling the strings, he shifts gears into a high-octane race to neutralize the hidden war about to explode.

Can the lone wolf checkmate a looming annihilation?

The Secret Weapon is the action-packed first book in the Alexander King espionage thriller series. If you like resilient heroes, gripping political intrigue, and stories full of nail-biting suspense, then you’ll love bestselling author Bradley Wright’s superspy adrenaline rush.

Buy The Secret Weapon to pull the trigger on survival today!

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bradley Wright (April 26, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 326 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0997392673
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0997392678
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.82 x 8 inches
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Bradley Wright is the bestselling author of the Alexander King, Lawson Raines, and Saint Nick thrillers.

He and his family live in Lexington, Kentucky. He has always been a movie lover, and this certainly shines through in the way he writes his novels. You won't get lost in over-description, time will never be wasted on characters that have nothing to do with the story, and every single chapter has meaning.

Bradley has only ever had one goal with his work, and that is to entertain. And he hopes your escape into his pages have at the very least done that.

For more information go to bradleywrightauthor.com or join him on Facebook: @bradleythomaswright

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Heather Rausch
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast Paced
Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2024
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First in a series, this book is very entertaining and fast paced. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Secret Weapon
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2023
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This book was good, not great. What it did do was give you enough clews to keep you following through.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a really good book to read
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2023
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Alexander King has been declared dead for the last year, he was a secret for the CIA ,only 2 people know he is really alive,his handler Sam, and CIA Mary who is killed while talking to King. King is an assassin for the CIA and the action in this book is non stop. I’m starting book 2 now and I’m really looking for all the action, GREAT BOOK
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Mike
3.0 out of 5 stars Improving but kind of rediculous at times
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2020
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I have a lot of thoughts on this one. I have read all of King books by Wright, and they are usually pretty bad but still entertaining. This one was different. It loses a lot of the charm the previous books, and the misfit characters, which is both good and bad. I thought it was good because it takes a more serious approach that offers a little more realism, but is still not very realistic.

Xander King is basically a superhero and everybody knows it and how great he is, which is the most ridiculous part of all the books and though it is less in this one than the others, is still very present. I think that if Mr. Wright would let us decide how great he is like Lee Child does with Jack Reacher, it would be easier to like him. I feel as though I don't have to like him because everyone worships him. This book does a better job than the past and credit is deserved.

My other biggest issue is the extensive, unrelenting, 'thinking' segments in the middle of the action and the justification for strange actions explained by more thinking. Patriotism and reminders for how great Xander and Sam are don't let up either. The 'thinking' doesn't come across as someone as experienced as Xander is supposed to be at all.

The story isn't bad and the pace is pretty good. The characters are okay. Not a lot of depth, but this is a thriller and many others don't have a lot of depth either, so I won't be too harsh on that. The writing has much improved over time and I found myself entertained.

Mr. Wright's work is getting better and I already think it is better than another mainstream bestseller I read recently that was ridiculous. I am glad he continues with the series and that changes for the better are being made. Good work Mr. Wright.
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4.0 out of 5 stars …action thriller with lots if twists and turns.
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2021
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Book Review - “The Secret Weapon” by author Bradley Wright was my first read by this author and I am now hooked. Wright’s youthful way of writing and character development goes hand in hand with this story. A good story is nothing if not told in the manner in which it is written. This is a good story. The Alexander King main character is somewhat of a a calm bad ass. He reminds me a lot of Ben Coe’s protagonist Dewey Andreas. ‘X’ is an off-the-books black ops operative who is "dead" to the world. He runs into a conspiracy of worldwide proportions, fighting terrorists and other unknown enemies and eventually saves the world. Action-packed espionage with plenty of twists and turns and wonderful storytelling! Interesting plot and over the top, intriguing characters - smart, good looking, and wealthy. A five book thriller series I will be watching closely. The Secret Weapon is Book 1 in the series.
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Atheseus Lockhart
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!!! Only one slip up.
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2024
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I loved the story. I have found a great new author. It was perfect until the end when the soldier word was used. Navy SEALS are sailors. If we are called a soldier we will always correct you. Atheseus Lockhart, E6 PN1, 1987-2000.

I am a huge fan!!
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Brad Burdick
5.0 out of 5 stars This Author just keeps getting better and better. Always a page turner!
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2020
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Bradley Wright just continues to get better and better - and that's saying a lot since his first book "Whiskey & Roses" is still one of my all time favorite novels. His Alexander King (XK) novels are always current and relevant. Secret Weapon takes off where "Scourge" left us, with the world thinking that XK was dead. But it was all a well planned and executed event so that people that wanted revenge on him and those close to him would no longer have a reason. It's a book that just tells a great story, with nonstop action. It doesn't bore you with little details that try to impress the reader - Secret Weapon is a well crafted, straight-forward and focused story that will keep you captivated. I've always seen reviews that say it's a page turner. Well, I've never read a book in under 24 hours in my life, but I did with this book!. Secret Weapon kept me glued to the pages .... and I enjoyed every minute of it! I used to say that Vince Flynn (of Mitch Rapp fame) was my favorite author. After reading this book (and all his others), I can now say that I have an all-time favorite author, and his name is Bradley Wright!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Non-stop Action
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2023
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Alexander King is an agent who no longer exists. That is to say, he is dead to most of the world. Only a select few, in three letter agencies, know of his existence for the purpose of keeping the World safe from terrorists.

Working under these conditions of anonymity, King is pulled into an intense, on-going war between a group of terrorists who might be Greek or Middle Eastern and the United States.

Packed with action, secret alliances and a changing interplay of good guys and bad guys, The Secret Weapon will keep you glued to the page. And waiting until the last second for the satisfying ending. And the start of a new book!
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bob
5.0 out of 5 stars the product is exackly what I wanted.
Reviewed in Canada on June 23, 2023
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Neelabh Pratap Singh
3.0 out of 5 stars Good plot, bad narration
Reviewed in India on January 8, 2022
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First off, it's not a book 1 of the series but the continuation of Xander King series. There are over half a dozen characters who seem to be carried forward from previous series who'll only confuse the readers who haven't read the previous series. Secondly, though the author managed to keep the story edge of seat all the time, the narration is very confusing. Everyone's double crossing everyone else and the reason not very clear. I read it only because the story looks interesting. The next book seem interesting too but I'm not sure if I can give this author a second chance soon.
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Jamie Dickey
4.0 out of 5 stars Covert Action
Reviewed in Canada on December 4, 2020
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A car bomb and a shootout in London's Underground kickstart this terror tale. Deceased CIA spy X and former British spy, Sam, work together to find a terrorist nest and destroy it. But will they be in time to stop the next wave of attacks on America? Most of the story takes place in and around Athens, where X must finish off the remnants of the Maragos family before moving on to the terrorist organization's leadership structure. A lot of betrayal and weasels in this one. The big problem of any spy is, who can you trust?
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Darryl D
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed
Reviewed in Canada on November 10, 2022
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I liked this book and look forward to the series. I am both annoyed and intrigued that we still don’t know the full backstory. I am liking that as most fist books are all backstory and no story. This one has a good pace of action and logical leaps. I look forward to more.
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Spenser's Dad
3.0 out of 5 stars Not Bad, Not Perfect, More Good Than Not
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 7, 2022
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The plot is fine, characterisation is reasonable and it's quite a captivating read. My only negative report is that it is so very formulaic. I know all novels of this genre and calibre are formulaic but this one actually ticks every plot device box, every secret agent meme is included and there's more than one femme fatale.
The girls are gorgeous and the guys are hunks.
I am sure I'm being harsh for no reason, I just felt it not quite hot the spot. Maybe I should explain with this: I was born in England, I like Irish whisky, Scotch whisky, French cognac and London gin; I also like Kentucky bourbon and Mexican tequila. I do not need to sneer at all of those not gin, not English, I can enjoy all equally. Certain American characters only love the spirit of their origin, as in this book. I served in the infantry, my favourite drink is wine not beer but I can still shoot straight though I'm not macho.
I will try a few more in the series, perhaps they'll ride above average.
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