Plot Summary

No Survivors

Tom Cain
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No Survivors

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

Book Brief

Tom Cain

No Survivors

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Multiple Locations • 2000s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Tom Cain’s crime thriller No Survivors, the independent assassin Samuel Carver, recovering from severe injuries in a Swiss sanitarium, is pulled back into action when his former lover, Alix Petrova, leaves to stop a plot involving Cold War-era nuclear bombs. A Texas millionaire named Waylon plans to use these bombs to trigger Armageddon, forcing Carver to track down everyone involved to prevent a global catastrophe. The book includes themes of violence and nuclear threat.

Suspenseful

Dark

Mysterious

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.0

1,021 ratings

69%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Tom Cain's No Survivors is praised for its fast-paced action and complex protagonist, often compared to classic spy thrillers. Readers appreciate the intricate plot and high-stakes tension, although some critique the predictability of certain twists and the depth of secondary characters. Overall, it's a thrilling read with a strong lead but occasional lapses in originality.

Who should read this

Who Should Read No Survivors?

Fans of high-stakes thrillers like Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Identity or Lee Child's Jack Reacher series will enjoy Tom Cain's No Survivors. Ideal for readers who appreciate fast-paced action, complex espionage, and morally ambiguous characters. Expect gripping plot twists and relentless suspense.

4.0

1,021 ratings

69%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Multiple Locations • 2000s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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