Synopsis
An explosive conspiracy is on the verge of detonation.
A Korean man is poisoned in broad-daylight at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
A Russian intelligence officer is assassinated in a Washington hotel.
And a real-estate mogul has just become the 45th President of the United States.
The world teeters on the brink and three individuals find themselves caught up in the cross hairs:
Jenna, a seasoned CIA officer, whose past missions refuse to stay buried.
Lyosha, a student in Moscow who confronts Vladimir Putin on live TV only to suffer the consequences.
And Eric, a North Korean spy in the heart of the White House who adores the man he is working to undermine: the President.
In a world of shifting allegiances and betrayal, Red Star Down is a global and gripping thriller that explores the intricate web of politics, espionage, and deception during of one of the most turbulent periods in recent history.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Vintage Publishing
- ISBN: 9781529933482
- Number of pages: 672
- Dimensions: 198 x 131 x 40 mm
- Weight: 484g
- Languages: English
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A thrilling read
Starting a little slow, I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to finish Red Star Down, based entirely on the page count.
How wrong I was!
What followe... READ MORE
Highly Recommended
This is an excellent fast-paced thriller. Set in 2017, the corrupting power of Trump, Putin and Kim Jong-Un sets the backdrop for an intense political, sp... READ MORE
Compeeling thriller- a must read
The real-life characters and events move at a fast pace- from a North Korean man poisoned at an airport, to the assassination of a Russian intelligence off... READ MORE
A must read
As far as spy thrillers go I have to say Red Star Down is one of the best I have read in this genre. The author is new to me and I will be reading his othe... READ MORE
The CIA's/FBI's worst nightmare scenario
More of a 4.5
This was the first book by this author I have read and it was an enjoyable, thought provoking read. I liked the fact that it was inspired by... READ MORE
A spy thriller of the highest order
A spy thriller where each page is smoke and mirrors. A North Korean machiavellian plot called the seed programme attempts to kidnap adults , impregnate th... READ MORE
Spy thriller
A pulsating spy thriller that is in keeping with current events. A gripping storyline that kept me enthralled. The characterisation was spot on. Well rese... READ MORE
Not a bad spy chase thriller!
An informative and eye-opening espionage thriller with some fictionalised elements that still rang true and very sadly very close to the current political ... READ MORE
Red Star Might Be Down, But You'll Not Need To Be
NET GALLEY ADVANCE REVIEW COPY 4*
D.B. John is a new author to me - I suspect this will not be the only book of his that I'll read and enjoy.
Back in... READ MORE
Brilliant Global Thriller!
I really enjoyed this spy thriller from D. B. John, a follow on from Star of the North, which I loved, but somehow didn’t get around to reviewing.
The st... READ MORE
Highly recommended for fans of heart-racing political thrillers with substance.
Red Star Down is the first book I’ve read by D.B. John, and it definitely won’t be the last. I read this thriller in just over a day — and if I didn’t need... READ MORE
A fast-moving and insightful take on current events, all wrapped up in a 5-star thriller.
"Red Star Down" is the follow-up to DB John's prescient book "Star of the North", and once again the author seems to have anticipated and captured real-wor... READ MORE
Great pace and intrigue
I really enjoyed this book - if a little surreal reading a book with real life characters in a story of fiction! Great pace, intrigue and lots to keep you ... READ MORE
Highly enjoyable
Red Star Down by D. B. John is a high-octane international spy thriller that plunges readers into a world of political intrigue and espionage. The story k... READ MORE
Superb Writing
A brilliant novel set in the time of Donald Trumps first presidency and based around actual event . It is a story about espionage at the highest level and ... READ MORE
Unputdownable!
A conspiracy spy thriller involving the dastardly triumvirate of Putin, Trump and Kim Yong Un is an incredible proposition that I couldn’t resist. Red Sta... READ MORE
High stakes global thriller
It's 2017, President Trump has just been inaugurated and allegiances are changing. As he starts to want to ally with Russia and North Korea, CIA agent Jenn... READ MORE
Read & Reviewed
Red Star Down by D. B. John is a high-octane international spy thriller that plunges readers into a world of political intrigue and espionage. The story k... READ MORE
A fast-moving and insightful take on current events, all wrapped up in a 5-star thriller.
"Red Star Down" is the follow-up to DB John's prescient book "Star of the North", and once again the author seems to have anticipated and captured real-wor... READ MORE
A fast-moving and insightful take on current events, all wrapped up in a 5-star thriller.
"Red Star Down" is the follow-up to DB John's prescient book "Star of the North", and once again the author seems to have anticipated and captured real-wor... READ MORE