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Hi and thanks for visiting my Goodreads profile!I'm a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of international political and espionage thrillers. Nine of these books are part of a series featuring Dewey Andreas, including:Power Down #1Coup D'Etat #2The Last Refuge #3Eye for an Eye #4Independence Day #5Trap the Devil #6First Strike #7Bloody Sunday #8The Russian is the first book in a new spin-off series about the Russian Mafia, starring Rob Tacoma.My next book The Island comes out this summer and is available for pre-order.All of my books are based on current events and are strongly influenced by friends who are or were in the military, law enforcement, and intelligence circles.I went to Columbia College and was awarded the university's highest writing award, the Bennett Cerf Memorial Prize for Fiction. I was a White House Intern under Ronald Reagan and served as a White House-appointed speechwriter to the U.S. Secretary of Energy during the Gulf War. I was a Fellow at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government.I lives in Massachusetts with my wife and children.I hope you'll visit my website and sign-up for my newsletter: https://bencoes.comThanks for being a reader!!
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The Island
A Thriller (A Dewey Andreas Novel Book 9)
Ben Coes - 2021-08-17
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This thriller follows CIA operative Dewey Andreas as he becomes America's last line of defense when terrorists take over Manhattan, targeting the U.N. and the President himself. With Iran planning a revenge attack to bring America to its knees and assassinate President J. P. Dellenbaugh, Dewey must fight against all odds to stop them. As Manhattan falls under terrorist control, Dewey sneakily returns to the island to fight an impossible battle.
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The Russian
A Novel (Rob Tacoma (1))
Ben Coes - 2019-07-30
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This thrilling new book by bestselling author Ben Coes follows Rob Tacoma, a former Navy SEAL and CIA agent who is tasked with leading a small, deadly team to take on the powerful and deadly Russian mafia. After the head of the CIA's Special Operations Group is murdered, Tacoma must find and neutralize the mob boss responsible. In a battle with no rules and no limits, Tacoma and his team must take on practically an army to achieve their mission. "The Russian" is the first in a brand new series from Coes, and is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
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Bloody Sunday
A Thriller (A Dewey Andreas Novel)
Ben Coes - 2018-07-31
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A madman leading North Korea is determined to launch a nuclear attack on the United States. The country has yet to develop the ballistic missile necessary to attack. However, their missiles are getting better, leading the U.S. to plan their response. North Korea has made a deal with Iran, which would create two new nuclear powers. CIA agent Dewey Andreas is the only available agent who can carry out the CIA's plan to stop North Korea. When the plan goes awry, and Dewey accidentally poisons himself, he must enter North Korea, thwart their nuclear ambitions and Iran's, and find the antidote in less than 24 hours.
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Shooting Gallery
A Dewey Andreas Short Story (Kindle Single) (A Dewey Andreas Novel)
Ben Coes - 2018-06-05
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In this short story by a New York Times bestselling author, CIA operative Dewey Andreas is called upon to save the kidnapped son of the Vice President of the United States. With time running out and ruthless kidnappers demanding an exorbitant ransom, Dewey must find and rescue the young men before it's too late. Will he be able to outsmart the well-armed kidnappers and save the day? Find out in this thrilling read by Ben Coes.
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Trap the Devil
A Thriller (A Dewey Andreas Novel Book 7)
Ben Coes - 2017-06-20
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A sinister cabal comprised of political and military elites is determined to overthrow the U.S. government by any means necessary, even if it means eliminating those who stand in their way. When CIA operative Dewey Andreas is sent to Paris as an extra layer of security for secret talks with the Secretary of State, he becomes entangled in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Will he be able to stop the conspirators before they launch a catastrophic war?
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First Strike
A Thriller (A Dewey Andreas Novel Book 6)
Ben Coes - 2016-06-28
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A violent terrorist group is taking over Syria and has a new secret shipment of arms underway. Dewey Andreas is sent into the field to obtain explosive proof about the group's original funding. However, in a bold move, the group captures nearly 500 college students, including the CIA Director's daughter, as hostages. There seems to be no solution except for Dewey Andreas to take action.
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Independence Day
A Dewey Andreas Novel
Ben Coes - 2015-05-26
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Intelligence agent Dewey Andreas is tasked with capturing a high level Russian hacker known as Cloud, who is funding various Al Qaeda terror cells. But when the mission goes wrong and both teams are wiped out, Dewey goes rogue in order to uncover the shocking truth behind the deadly plot. With only three days until the world's political landscape is completely remade, Dewey must unravel the plot or see everything destroyed on Independence Day.
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Eye for an Eye
A Dewey Andreas Novel
Ben Coes - 2013-07-09
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Eye for an Eye is a thrilling tale of revenge and redemption that follows Dewey Andreas on his mission to avenge the death of the person he loves the most. When Dewey helps uncover a high-level asset in Israel’s Mossad, he becomes too dangerous to ignore and Chinese intelligence puts a kill order on him. As he faces a Chinese kill-team and the full weight of Chinese intelligence, Dewey is determined to bring justice to his enemies. Full of action, suspense, and high stakes, Eye for an Eye is an unforgettable thriller.
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The Last Refuge
A Dewey Andreas Novel
Ben Coes - 2012-07-03
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A former Army Ranger's debt to an Israeli Special Forces commander becomes a high-stakes mission to prevent Iran's nuclear destruction of Tel Aviv. Dewey Andreas must both rescue his friend from a secure prison and find the nuclear bomb, all without the help of Israel or America. Facing off against Abu Paria, the head of the Iranian secret service, Dewey's skills, cunning, and determination are put to the test in a race against time to save millions.
Coup D'Etat by Ben Coes
Power Down by Ben Coes