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Backlash: A Thriller (Scot Harvath Book 18) Kindle Edition

by Brad Thor (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 15,348 ratings
"Raw emotion, nonstop action, and relentless pacing makes Backlash another one-night read from Brad Thor" --The Real Book Spy

#1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and #1 Publishers Weekly bestselling author Brad Thor is back with his most gripping thriller yet!

In ancient texts, there are stories about men who struck from the shadows, seemingly beyond the reach of death itself. These men were considered part angel, part demon. Their loyalty was to their families, their friends, and their kings. You crossed these men at your peril. And once crossed, there was no crossing back.

They were fearless; men of honor who have been known throughout history by different names: Spartan, Viking, Samurai.

Today, men like these still strike from the shadows. They are highly prized intelligence agents, military operatives, and assassins.

One man is all three.

Two days ago, that man was crossed--badly.

Now, far from home and surrounded by his enemy, Scot Harvath must battle his way out.

With no support, no cavalry coming, and no one even aware of where he is, it will take everything he has ever learned to survive.

But survival isn't enough. Harvath wants revenge.

In the most explosive novel Brad Thor has ever written, page after captivating page of action, intrigue, loyalty, and betrayal will keep you hooked until the very last sentence.
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    Scot Harvath
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  3. Language
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"BACKLASH is Brad Thor's best ever thriller. But probably only until his next one." (The Washington Times)

"Thriller fans are known to plan their summer vacations around the latest Brad Thor release . . . And this year's release, BACKLASH, promises to be one of the highest-octane thrillers in years." (CrimeReads, "The Most Anticipated Crime Books of Summer")

"One of the author's most hard-hitting novels yet." (Amazon Book Review, Summer Book Guide)

"It's as close to perfect as a thriller can be." (Providence Journal)

"BACKLASH is a triumph." (BookReporter.com)

"Relentless." (New York Journal of Books)

About the Author

Brad Thor is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-four thrillers, including Shadow of Doubt, Black Ice (ThrillerFix Best Thriller of the Year), Near Dark (one of Suspense Magazine’s Best Books of the Year), Backlash (nominated for the Barry Award for Best Thriller of the Year), Spymaster (named “One of the all-time best thriller novels” —The Washington Times), The Last Patriot (nominated Best Thriller of the Year by the International Thriller Writers association), and Blowback (one of the “Top 100 Killer Thrillers of All Time” —NPR). Visit his website at BradThor.com and follow him on Facebook @BradThorOfficial, on Instagram @RealBradThor, and on X @BradThor.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07L36F3WS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atria/Emily Bestler Books
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 25, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.2 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 467 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1982104054
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 18 of 24 ‏ : ‎ Scot Harvath
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Welcome to my Amazon author page. My new thriller, SHADOW OF DOUBT is now on sale.

I tell people that my books are like the James Bond movies, you don't need to have seen any of the prior films to hop right in and enjoy the latest.

If you're interested in a chronological list of my novels, it can be found under the "Books" section of my website. While there, I hope you will enjoy the array of terrific bonus material I have created for you. From spotlights on exciting international locations to features on the guns, gadgets, and gear my characters use, there is something for everyone.

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Customers find this book an engrossing read with an action-packed story that's impossible to put down. The writing is fantastic, with the author writing from a realistic perspective, and customers appreciate the intricate character development that makes them feel like part of the family circle. The book is well-researched with lots of surprises from page one, and customers describe it as a fast-paced thriller that's hard to stop reading once started.

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442 customers mention "Readability"442 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as an engrossing and incredible read, with one customer noting it's better than a movie.

"Couldn’t believe all the action, very little down time. Very interesting read about Russia and their military-mercenary’s , unbelievably harsh!" Read more

"...Brad Thor is an amazing writer and I really enjoy reading about Scot Harvath and his adventures of keeping America safe." Read more

"...But overall, a great read. It reminds me of Vince Flynn’s Mitch Rapp but with a softer demeanor. This was definitely worth the time, well done." Read more

"...It is quite an enjoyable and engaging read with some "unputdownable" moments...." Read more

383 customers mention "Suspenseful"353 positive30 negative

Customers find the book suspenseful and action-packed, describing it as a thriller from first page to last.

"Couldn’t believe all the action, very little down time. Very interesting read about Russia and their military-mercenary’s , unbelievably harsh!" Read more

"...and I really enjoy reading about Scot Harvath and his adventures of keeping America safe." Read more

"...I didn’t expect the nonstop action, love that. I didn’t expect to stay awake into the night reading this book, one reviewer did mention it...." Read more

"...What I love about this book and Thor's writing is that it is action packed, reality-based writing where you know he's done his research, and as a..." Read more

118 customers mention "Pacing"92 positive26 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing, describing it as a fast-paced thriller that's hard to put down.

"...This was definitely worth the time, well done." Read more

"Great tale. Moves with alacrity and purpose from start to finish...." Read more

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"So much action and suspense it was hard to keep up. I really don’t like it when the author kills off some of the good guys. Thanks" Read more

112 customers mention "Writing quality"110 positive2 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting its realistic perspective and simple style, with one customer highlighting the author's ability to convey insight and emotion.

"...Brad Thor is an amazing writer and I really enjoy reading about Scot Harvath and his adventures of keeping America safe." Read more

"...this book and Thor's writing is that it is action packed, reality-based writing where you know he's done his research, and as a reader you dive into..." Read more

"...The reader really gets into our hero’s head, adding to the realism...." Read more

"...It's indeed rare that an author can put such a great (albeit profoundly tragic) story to paper, and yet do it immediate violence through crude..." Read more

66 customers mention "Character development"61 positive5 negative

Customers praise the intricate weaving of characters in the book, with one customer noting how it makes them feel like part of a family circle.

"...that he has done his research and the locations as well as the characters come alive. Definitely recommend this book, along with the whole series." Read more

"...This novel honors the genre of super agent with ultra lethal skills well...." Read more

"...The novel is fast-paced, plot is multi-layered, and the characters are well defined...." Read more

"Brad Thor has done it again! His intricate weaving of characters blows the mind as he brings the different people all to the same conclusion...." Read more

44 customers mention "Difficulty to put down"33 positive11 negative

Customers find the book impossible to put down.

"This book is one that is hard to put down. The reader really gets into our hero’s head, adding to the realism...." Read more

"Absolutely unable to put this book down, even to sleep...." Read more

"...pace. Start this book early on a day off, because its VERY hard to put down once you start. GREAT CHAPTER IN SCOT HARVATH vs AMERICAS ENEMIES!" Read more

"...'s books, I can say that by far the best, most thrilling, and unable to put down or take a break from, is BACKLASH...." Read more

30 customers mention "Page turner"30 positive0 negative

Customers describe the book as a page turner.

"Great page turner. Thanks for the adventure. I'll look at your Authors Page if you'll look at mine. :-) John Woodmansee" Read more

"...Brad Thor takes Scott Harvath to the next level in this real page turner. I couldn’t put the book down...." Read more

"...This book BACKLASH is so fantastic you cannot put down!! It is a page turner and it comes to a point that I stayed up till all hours to see what..." Read more

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30 customers mention "Research quality"30 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well-researched with lots of surprises from page one, and one customer notes its depth of technical content.

"Great tale. Moves with alacrity and purpose from start to finish...." Read more

"...The first few chapters of the book were great, with big surprises, for those who have read Thor's previous books...." Read more

"...Taking down the bad guys and helping the underdogs. Final and lasting revenge" Read more

"...to use every bit of his entire life of training, as well as many improvisations, I was literally on the edge of my seat for the entire read!..." Read more

So good that you let the chickens free range a bit longer while you read
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So good that you let the chickens free range a bit longer while you read
You know how sometimes the book you're reading is so good that you let the chickens free range just a little bit longer so you can keep reading while you supervise them? Well, Backlash by Brad Thor is that book. I'm a long-time fan. I read his very first book Lions of Lucerne it seems like decades ago, introduced my husband (Navy commander) to his books, so now we both read them. In fact, we love Brad's books so much that we not only bought the hard copy, but we both have it on our Kindles, so we can read the hardcover during the day and on our Kindles before bed. Brad has hit another home run. This book, his 19th, is so very different than all the rest he's written. Sure, it still stars Scott Harvath, there are explosions and blood and bad guys and technology, but it's a unique story line that is immensely satisfying. Of course Harvath has incredibly good luck, but that's part of the fun. I tweeted sort of tongue in cheek yesterday: "You know how sometimes the book you're reading is so good that you let the chickens free range just a little bit longer so you can keep reading while you supervise them? Well, Backlash by @BradThor is that book." Atria, the publisher, saw and retweeted my tweet which was pretty exciting. So while you don't necessarily need chickens in order to take time off from your busy day to enjoy this book, I highly recommend you go buy a copy (or two) of Backlash. Lisa Steele Fresh Eggs Daily
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  • Owen Tucker
    5.0 out of 5 stars this was Harvath at his best
    Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2025
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    Couldn’t believe all the action, very little down time. Very interesting read about Russia and their military-mercenary’s , unbelievably harsh!
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  • Umscheid
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brad Thor knocks another novel out of the park
    Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2024
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    I have read all of the books up to this point in the series and each one has encouraged me to finish the book in record time. I can’t wait to start reading the next book.

    Brad Thor is an amazing writer and I really enjoy reading about Scot Harvath and his adventures of keeping America safe.
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  • Michelle V
    4.0 out of 5 stars Wow, what a ride
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2023
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    This is the first time I’ve read Brad Thor, so this is an Honest review: WOW! I didn’t expect the nonstop action, love that. I didn’t expect to stay awake into the night reading this book, one reviewer did mention it. And I didn’t expect to find a new series to devour, which I will. There were a few times I thought it went a little long, hence 4 stars instead of 5. But overall, a great read. It reminds me of Vince Flynn’s Mitch Rapp but with a softer demeanor. This was definitely worth the time, well done.
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  • Wickenburg Fan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2025
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    Great page turner. Thanks for the adventure.
    I'll look at your Authors Page if you'll look at mine. :-)
    John Woodmansee
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  • Musicfan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved and hated this book at the same time....
    Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2019
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    You might wonder why I have that headline. What I love about this book and Thor's writing is that it is action packed, reality-based writing where you know he's done his research, and as a reader you dive into this book and feel like you're right alongside Scot as he deals with not only the traumatic events which has led to his being kidnapped, but the physical and emotional journey he goes through in the process.

    What I hate about this book is that like most authors, Thor is incredibly harsh with his characters. Poor Scot never really gets a break to settle down, as people are ripped from his life in the most brutal ways. I understand it as a vehicle for the story, but there's a part of me that just wants to read a book about someone who really has something to motivate him to protect others, and not just rage and revenge. Perhaps it wouldn't be as gripping, but when he has the women he loves ripped from him time and again, you begin to wonder when the sheepdog who can't protect the flock is just going to break down past the point of being a sympathetic character. Its taken a mental toll in the past, and it feels like it might go that way again with the next novel based on what happened in this one. Plus, just once, I'd like to see him have a safe haven that lasts for more than a novel or two as I think that impetus towards protecting the country and others would be much more satisfying than ripping him down to the base elements as Thor does here.

    This isn't to say I didn't enjoy the book. I absolutely did, and it's a great successor to Thor's other works. In fact, it makes me want to go back and re-start the whole series, to see the evolution of Scot's character again while I wait for the next novel to be written. This book is gripping, and I appreciate how well fleshed out the characters are, even if they only show up briefly in the book. You feel that he has done his research and the locations as well as the characters come alive. Definitely recommend this book, along with the whole series.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2025
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    Once again Brad Thor is on top of his game with the Scott Harvath series

    Why no one in Hollywood has not made this character into a movie or series is a mystery
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  • Woodmac
    5.0 out of 5 stars You will not be disappointed
    Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2024
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    Great tale. Moves with alacrity and purpose from start to finish. High credibility.. Could have gotten maudlin in spots but Thor handles the emotionality deftly. This novel honors the genre of super agent with ultra lethal skills well. You are left wondering what new characters will be created for future novels after losing several important characters from prior books in this one. I enjoyed reading it.
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  • Gopi Rajaseharan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Quite an easy, engaging read
    Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2019
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    This book immediately brought to mind a childhood favorite: Last of the Breed by Louis L'Amour, which I have since read a few times since my teenage years. Brad Thor is one of the better authors of military/espionage thrillers working today. I have read all of the Scot Harvath books but have not read any of them more than once. I suspect that would be the case with Backlash as well even though this book deviates notably from the usual Harvath plot lines. It is quite an enjoyable and engaging read with some "unputdownable" moments. Conversely, the ending felt a bit loose.. sort of stretched out.. as if the author didn't want the action to end too quickly. Spoiler alert: Lone survivor Harvath gets help from his buddies at this point who quip around in what could only be construed as life-or-death situations. So the climax almost gets marred by some fatuousness and, in the process, ends up negating some of the tautness built up earlier in the book. For fans of the kind of plot -- wilderness survival and chase -- given shape in this book, I definitely recommend Louis L'amour's Last of the Breed...which is more of an epic marathon packed with much more wilderness/terrain/weather oriented detail and zero-to-minimal technology "conveniences".
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  • fidi
    4.0 out of 5 stars libro onesto
    Reviewed in Italy on December 6, 2019
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    Buon libro, scritto con maestria, belle idee, speravo un po' di suspense, ma forse non era l'obiettivo dello scrittore. Se fosse pubblicato in Italia, starebbe bene in una collana come Segretissimo.
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  • Harold A Potts
    5.0 out of 5 stars Page Turner
    Reviewed in Canada on April 26, 2020
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    Page Turner. This book was a phenomenal read. Could not put it down. Hours of reading on the treadmill. As Brad Thor fan, I’m wondering when Netflix, Amazon Prime is going to take his books and make them into a series. I enjoy his books so much. Scott Harvath could become another Jack Ryan.
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  • ccoll45
    5.0 out of 5 stars Looooooved this book
    Reviewed in Australia on August 21, 2020
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    So suspenseful. It felt as though I was taking every step in the snow with Scott. More of these please.
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  • Fantagiro
    5.0 out of 5 stars thrilling
    Reviewed in Germany on May 14, 2024
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    Didn't stop reading until I finished the book.
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  • Roesen Claire
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of theest
    Reviewed in France on October 16, 2019
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    I could not quit reading until the book fell on the floor and I woke up at 11 am. The Chase and counter Chase is so real that you think you are there in siberia. Lucky me I was not, I have read all his books, but this is by far the best.
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