The Hunted is the second novel in the Jed Walker series by James Phelan. Jed must try to be one step ahead of a series of terrorist attacks code named ZODIAC. Each attack then triggers events to a countdown of the next attack. Walker must stay one step ahead of the terrorists or innocent people will be killed.

The Hunted is another well researched, cleverly plotted and fast paced novel, filled with danger, crooked cops and drug lords. Walker must outsmart and outplay all those around him. Jed Walker is a seriously funny guy, quick witted and quick on his feet.
I like how Phelan has included some tough and intelligent females in his novels. Fiona Sommerville, FBI, and Rachel Levine, NCIS, are two no nonsense females. Also supporting characters of Susan (Squeaker), Doris and Dylan are all straight forward and tough as nails.

I know Walker may seem a little super human but don’t we all secretly wish there was a Jed Walker out there protecting us from the evils of the world. He can think faster and fight harder than anyone.
Phelan continues with his formula of short chapters. Just long enough to have you saying “just one more chapter”.
Looking forward to the next instalment in this series!

With thanks to Hachette Australia for my uncorrected proof copy to read and review. ( )

Jed Walker is a man on a mission. The ex-CIA agent first appeared in James Phelan’s suspense thriller, The Spy. This fiction story chronicled his first encounter with the shadowy, terrorist group, The Zodiac. The forthright, American operative was out to prove himself and clear his name but also to ultimately make the world a safer place. The Hunted picks up where The Spy left off.



The year is now 2015, some four years after Army Seals from Team 6 killed Osama Bin Laden. Now they are being eliminated one by one and all signs seem to point to Zodiac. Walker sets out to find and protect one of the remaining Seals named, Charles Murphy. Walker has a hard job ahead of him as he also has to find out who is at the bottom of all this and to prevent anything more sinister from happening.



It’s easy to see how author, James Phelan is a best-seller. He keeps the energy high in this suspense-filled novel (making it not unlike a Matthew Reilly creation).The use of military terminology throughout makes the proceedings feel very authentic. The reader will easily become enveloped by the intelligent plot and will be eager to find out just what happens next.



Phelan’s writing is the perfect storm of swift pacing and gritty prose about some tough and hardened men dealing with dangerous situations. The Hunted builds to a big and satisfying climax. It will also have you questioning people’s loyalties, their appetites for revenge and their overall motives and personality traits. In short, it’s a fascinating, psychological thriller that is gripping, rough and resolute.



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