No Survivors
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
352
Novel • Fiction
Multiple Locations • 2000s
2006
Adult
18+ years
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
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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.
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.
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352
Novel • Fiction
Multiple Locations • 2000s
2006
Adult
18+ years
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