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Twelve Days (A John Wells Novel) Audio CD – Unabridged, February 10, 2015

by Alex Berenson (Author), George Guidall (Reader)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 4,333 ratings
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John Wells has only twelve days to stop the United States from being tricked into invading Iran in the new cutting-edge novel of modern suspense from the #1 New York Times–bestselling author.
 
Twelve days.

Wells, with his former CIA bosses Ellis Shafer and Vinnie Duto, has uncovered a staggering plot, a false-flag operation to convince the President to attack Iran. But they have no hard evidence, and no one at Langley or the White House will listen.

Now the President has set a deadline for Iran to give up its nuclear program, and the mullahs in Tehran—furious and frightened—have responded with a deadly terrorist attack. Wells, Shafer, and Duto know they have only twelve days to find the proof they need. They fan out, from Switzerland to Saudi Arabia, Israel to Russia, desperately trying to tease out the clues in their possession. Meanwhile, the United States is moving soldiers and Marines to Iran’s border. And Iran has mobilized its own squad of suicide bombers.

And as the days tick by and the obstacles mount, they realize that everything they do may not be enough…
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  1. Print length
    11 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Penguin Audio
  4. Publication date
    February 10, 2015
  5. Dimensions
    5.1 x 1.12 x 5.9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1611763762
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1611763768
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Praise for Twelve Days

“Berenson is a master at building tension, with a ticking clock that's built into the title—America's attack on Iran's nuclear facilities is only 12 days away. This well-written and fast-moving novel delivers more than a good plot. It illustrates how in the midst of regional chaos, a great power can jump to calamitous conclusions. This one is well worth the thriller enthusiast's time....” —Kirkus Review

Praise for The Counterfeit Agent
 
“The Counterfeit Agent is as topical as any of Berenson’s books and, with its sharp details and knowingness, gives you the distinct impression that the author has talked to more than enough people to know of what he speaks... The plot is every bit the thrill ride it sounds like, [and then] there is Wells. He is, necessarily, a dashing, hard-to-defeat fellow. But he is deeply human, frustrated as often by love and his own personal demons as by the villains around him. He is a morally complex protagonist, an entertaining guy to hang out with. He alone makes The Counterfeit Agent worth the read.”—Associated Press
 
“Whatever real-world geopolitical threat you're following, chances are the fictional John Wells has already handled it in his ripped-from-the-headlines adventures.”—NPR books
 
“With each [book] Alex Berenson’s idiosyncratic invention, John Wells, a US secret-ops agent and convert to Islam, finds himself getting older and fighting harder for higher stakes in a novel that earns your attention and delivers an intriguing catch at the end . . . [Berenson’s] clean, clear prose and solid grasp of global geopolitics make for compelling, believable scenes and chapters.”—The Boston Globe
 
“[A] volcanic shocker  . . . Working with plot elements that are terrifyingly realistic, research that rings as true as today’s headlines, and characters that brim with integrity and swagger, Berenson puts John Wells right up there with the best of espionage fiction’s greatest heroes.”—Library Journal
 
“Berenson ratchets the tension ever higher, combining plenty of vividly detailed bloodletting with a fascinating look at geopolitics and the self-serving quagmire of governmental bureaucracy. Wells stands outside all that, a Rambo with a brain who can’t resist the call to action. The clock is ticking loudly this time, though, and fans will have to wait until the next book to see if Wells saves the world one more time.”—Booklist


 

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Audio; Unabridged edition (February 10, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Audio CD ‏ : ‎ 11 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1611763762
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1611763768
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.1 x 1.12 x 5.9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 4,333 ratings

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Alex Berenson

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As a reporter for The New York Times, Alex Berenson has covered topics ranging from the occupation of Iraq to the flooding of New Orleans to the financial crimes of Bernie Madoff.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
4,333 global ratings
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Not His Best
Considering Berenson's John Wells books, this one is weak. The overall plotting is thin and scattered and inconsistently developed, the characters are fleshed out somewhat, but with little depth to their actions, and the timeline, so important to the events that take place (12 Days?), actually takes a lesser role. Berenson is one of the really good writers of this genre. His John Wells character is usually detailed, clear, purposeful, and human, not cartoonish like Brad Thor's Scott Horvath or Ted Bell's Alex Hawke. I think this was rushed into print with less imagination and energy. Vince Flynn, Tom Clancy, Daniel Silva, and Don Winslow especially (read his 1.Power of the Dog and 2.The Cartel), never disappoint. I hope what comes next by Berenson does not follow the same pattern.
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Top reviews from the United States

John B
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding !
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2022
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Amazing! Every book just gets better! Intrigue, detail, complicated but plausible plots, humor, informative, readable. The background information gives you the feeling you are there. I’m always sorry when the story ends but glad there’s another book waiting to start. When I catch up I may just start the series over. Thank you Alex!
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Robert L. Tollison
4.0 out of 5 stars good story but not his best
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2015
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I've enjoyed all of Alex's books about super man John Wells .. but.. this one was actually a part 2 of the previous book! I guess a good way to squeeze $25 out of us instead of $12.50(?). But hey, who can blame them, right? I'd probably use the same technique if I could. Ha ha. This books's story line is exciting most of the time, but it does drag at times ... and I was even totally lost a few times ... and I've read EVERY J. Wells book and know his story well. But this book lacked smooth story lines and transitions at times. And a few other times it seemed like a whole new book had started. What's that, huh? But it's John Wells saving the world and that keeps me coming back. Maybe it will you, too. Try it.
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Julian Douglass
5.0 out of 5 stars Another fast paced book that does not disappoint.
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2017
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Another fast paced book that does not disappoint. I love how this book first recaps what happened in the previous book, and I also love the back story in detail of how Sloane and Duberman met and began their plot to drag the US into war with Iran. I enjoyed seeing the fighting between the Executive and Intelligence agencies and Shaffer, Duto, and Wells. Good story, another thrilling adventure, and I cannot wait to read the next one.
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Lady PAL
4.0 out of 5 stars In the nick of time .... AGAIN!
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2015
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So here goes John Wells again. A reluctant hero doing what he cannot help but do, even though it costs him every relationship he's had. This time the story is full of American political intrigue, very up to date with currents events between U.S. And the Middle East. A good yarn, but the ending is a little too tied up in a neat bow. Characters pretty interesting and varied. Good dialogue and story pace.

Not the best, but fun to read.
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dch822
3.0 out of 5 stars Berenson is a gifted writer, love this series, but still disappointed with this book
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2015
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I believe this is the lowest star rating I've given a book in the John Wells series. Alex Berenson is an incredibly gifted writer and his skills are fully on display in TWELVE DAYS. But this book is part 2 of a storyline that began in the previous title in this series -- THE COUNTERFEIT AGENT -- and I think that really created some problems with the way Berenson wrote this book.

First, the opening pages are terrific -- it really grabs you with a dramatic incident happening in Mumbai, India. But then you quickly realize, he had to do something on the opening pages because the next 60-70 pages are a dry and laborious retelling of the salient points you need to know from THE COUNTERFEIT AGENT in order to catch up on what's going on in TWELVE DAYS.

I had no problem with the way THE COUNTERFEIT AGENT ended. I was really looking forward to this book. I thought it was going to be an instance where a storyline was spread over two books, but each book cound stand on its own. That simply isn't the case. Well, I guess it is -- but only because of the 60-70 pages spent recapping the earlier work.

For me it really changed Berenson's writing style, which has always been superb.

It isn't until 200 pages in that Berenson really gets into rhythm with telling this story. From there the story picks up nicely, the writing is much better, and the plot is fast moving. But that also raises the second point that was a negative for me. In some ways it reminded me of the Lee Child / Reacher novel 61 hours. And to be truthful, I had a feeling when I saw the title TWELVE DAYS that Berenson would do this. But the chapters are essentially written as a countdown to the pending war between Iran and the US. Twelve days left. Eleven days left. Ten days left. All the way down to one hour left. I guess it was supposed to be ratcheting up the tension, but to me it felt amateurish compared to Berenson's skills as a writer.

I could easily see a writer of far lesser talent using such a ploy to create the tension -- but Berenson is such a great writer I felt it was unnecessary, over-the-top, and distracting.

I am a huge fan of this series. I hope it continues. I'll definitely keep reading. But honestly I was disappointed with this book.
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Leonardo daVinci
5.0 out of 5 stars Berenson just keeps getting better and better...
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2015
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The John Wells story line is ripening like a fine wine.

This is the best one yet, with much promise for the future. The quality of Berenson's writing is steadily improving, going from very good to world class. Like all good installments in a fine series, this one leaves me wondering what will come next.

Will Vincent Duto replace Jack Ryan as president? Will John Wells be his personal Jack Bauer? Will any new lead characters been introduced into the family of colorful series mainstays? How will Wells age? Or will he?

All joking aside, this series is one of my favorites, ranking alongside Clancy, Hunter, Preston-Child, Connolly and Silva.
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DavidJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Can he do it in Twelve Days?
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2015
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This is another John Wells thriller that you will enjoy. Alex Berenson does one heck of a job weaving the storyline into present day challenges faced in the middle east. Although fiction, the author allows you to see how complicated things can get when individuals are insistent upon having there way regardless of the potential negative ramifications and consequences. When power, religion, ego, and money are involved there is no thinking for the greater good. The thinking is all about the individual. And Twelve Days is all about when individuals with access to money and power, and they believe their is justification for what they are doing - then destroying the lives of millions of people has merit.

John Wells is forced to deal with egomaniacal zealots that feel justified in sacrificing thousands of innocent lives in order to initiate a world war that has the potential of destroying millions of lives. John Wells has "Twelve Days" to prevent this from happening. Mr. Berenson does an excellent job providing enough details and twists that make the timeframe seem very realistic. You will have to read the book to learn if that is possible.
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Andy
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in Canada on January 22, 2018
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This a really good author with interesting plot lines and characters
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M P Shukla
5.0 out of 5 stars A book to enjoy on a long flight
Reviewed in India on December 25, 2015
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A book to enjoy on a long flight. You may finish it in one reading of a few hours without getting tired. Fast and gripping story. Enjoy it.
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Werner Gutmann
5.0 out of 5 stars Page turner
Reviewed in Germany on December 16, 2015
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Love the quick pace. A book like this touches on the geopolitical tensions while building a story around a possible aspect of it. Well researched, I think
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Lews Therin
5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best in the series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2015
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I won't say that i was losing interest in the series.. far from it! But the first book.. The Faithful Spy was exceptional. All of those that followed have seemed a bit derivative, but Twelve days really captivated me. I'm not saying it's the best of the rest, but somehow I find myself eagerly awaiting the next in the series! Good job
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john parry
4.0 out of 5 stars Good very good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2018
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Loved this one, tales and twist and turns.
Full on John Wells...I hope there’s another one on its way.
Brilliant
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