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Primary Valor: The Forging of Luke Stone—Book #5 (an Action Thriller) Kindle Edition

by Jack Mars (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 680 ratings
“One of the best thrillers I have read this year.”
--Books and Movie Reviews (re Any Means Necessary)

In PRIMARY VALOR (The Forging of Luke Stone—Book #5), a ground-breaking action thriller by #1 bestseller Jack Mars, elite Delta Force veteran Luke Stone, 29 and the FBI’s Special Response Team are summoned when a teenage girl is taken captive and trafficked to a billionaire’s private retreat in South America. Luke is handed an impossible rescue mission, pitting one man against an army.

Making matters worse, behind it all may be something much greater, leading to the upper echelons of government, and to a national security crisis.

PRIMARY VALOR is a standalone, un-putdownable military thriller, a wild action ride that will leave you turning pages late into the night. The precursor to the #1 bestselling LUKE STONE THRILLER SERIES, this series takes us back to how it all began, a riveting series by bestseller Jack Mars, dubbed “one of the best thriller authors” out there.

Book #6 is also available!

“Thriller writing at its best.”
--Midwest Book Review (re Any Means Necessary)

Also available is Jack Mars’ #1 bestselling LUKE STONE THRILLER series (7 books), which begins with Any Means Necessary (Book #1), a free download with over 800 five star reviews!
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B087T6V46S
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 30, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 276 pages
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  • Book 5 of 6 ‏ : ‎ The Forging of Luke Stone
  • Customer Reviews:
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Jack Mars

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Jack Mars is the USA Today bestselling author of the LUKE STONE thriller series, which includes seven books. He is also the author of the FORGING OF LUKE STONE prequel series, comprising six books; of the AGENT ZERO spy thriller series, comprising twelve books; of the new TROY STARK thriller series, comprising five books; and of the new SPY GAME series, comprising five books.

ANY MEANS NECESSARY (a Luke Stone Thriller—Book #1), PRIMARY TARGET: The Forging of Luke Stone—Book #1, and AGENT ZERO (An Agent Zero Spy Thriller—Book #1) are each available as free downloads on Amazon!

Jack loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.jackmarsauthor.com to join the email list, receive a free book, receive free giveaways, connect on Facebook and Twitter, and stay in touch!

BOOKS BY JACK MARS

LUKE STONE THRILLER SERIES

ANY MEANS NECESSARY (Book #1)

OATH OF OFFICE (Book #2)

SITUATION ROOM (Book #3)

OPPOSE ANY FOE (Book #4)

PRESIDENT ELECT (Book #5)

OUR SACRED HONOR (Book #6)

HOUSE DIVIDED (Book #7)

FORGING OF LUKE STONE PREQUEL SERIES

PRIMARY TARGET (Book #1)

PRIMARY COMMAND (Book #2)

PRIMARY THREAT (Book #3)

PRIMARY GLORY (Book #4)

PRIMARY VALOR (Book #5)

PRIMARY DUTY (Book #6)

AN AGENT ZERO SPY THRILLER SERIES

AGENT ZERO (Book #1)

TARGET ZERO (Book #2)

HUNTING ZERO (Book #3)

TRAPPING ZERO (Book #4)

FILE ZERO (Book #5)

RECALL ZERO (Book #6)

ASSASSIN ZERO (Book #7)

DECOY ZERO (Book #8)

CHASING ZERO (Book #9)

VENGEANCE ZERO (Book #10)

ZERO ZERO (Book #11)

ABSOLUTE ZERO (Book #12)

(and counting)

TROY STARK THRILLER SERIES

ROGUE FORCE (Book #1)

ROGUE COMMAND (Book #2)

ROGUE TARGET (Book #3)

ROGUE MISSION (Book #4)

ROGUE SHOT (Book #5)

THE SPY GAME SERIES

TARGET ONE (Book #1)

TARGET TWO (Book #2)

TARGET THREE (Book #3)

TARGET FOUR (Book #4)

TARGET FIVE (Book #5)

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Customers find the book fast-paced and engaging, with one review noting its intense action scenes. They appreciate its readability, with one customer highlighting it as a good installment in the series.

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Customers enjoy the action content of the book, with one review highlighting its intense and believable scenes, while another mentions the excellent firefights.

"Primary Valor was very intense. Jack Mars is getting better and better as an author...." Read more

"Another good installment in the series. It was interesting to read the plot twists and action. I look forward to reading the next one." Read more

"Interesting nonstop action. Good character development. Excellent fire fights anD action scenses. A goog read. Fast paced with the usual tricks." Read more

"Another good storyline from Mr. Mars ripped out of today's newspaper...." Read more

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Customers find the book readable, with one noting it's a good installment in the series.

"Primary Valor was very intense. Jack Mars is getting better and better as an author...." Read more

"Another good installment in the series. It was interesting to read the plot twists and action. I look forward to reading the next one." Read more

"...Excellent fire fights anD action scenses. A goog read. Fast paced with the usual tricks." Read more

"Primary Valor left me wanting more Luke Stone. This series is great binge reading. I think I need to check out other series by Jack Mars." Read more

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Customers appreciate the pacing of the book.

"...Excellent fire fights anD action scenses. A goog read. Fast paced with the usual tricks." Read more

"...This book sizzles with intrigue and rushes along at a fast-paced super jog! Lost some sleep over this one…bring it on Luke!" Read more

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  • William P. Dillon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazon and Netflix This Luke Stone or Agent Zero Series is Your Next Hit TV Series
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2021
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    Primary Valor was very intense. Jack Mars is getting better and better as an author. Luke is sent to bring a back a kidnapped 16 year-old girl from a suspected human trafficker on the billionaire's private island and fortress. The parallels with Epstein and Maxwell are undeniable.
    The FBI sends along a babysitter and causes Luke to suspect Ed is not thinking straight and may not be as disciplined as he needs to be. Things go horribly wrong (there wouldn't be a Luke Story if it didn't) and Luke is breaching the fortress on his own.

    Primary Valor's last 100 pages scorched my Kindle because I was reading so fast. I may have worn it out. Jack Mars is always a blind buy for me along with Ken Fite, Russell Blake and Michael Prescott. Luke Stone (or Agent Zero) would make a great Amazon or Netflix series. I hope they are paying attention. Jack Mars deserves to be a big-name author like Lee (now Andrew) Child, Michael Connelly, Jeffery Deaver or James Patterson. He creates suspense with the best of them. Those of you on the fence, trust me and take the plunge. Well done Mr. Mars. Keep churning them out. I am a fan for life.
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  • JerryL
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling
    Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2023
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    Another good installment in the series. It was interesting to read the plot twists and action. I look forward to reading the next one.
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  • robert d. cook
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great action book
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2022
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    Interesting nonstop action. Good character development. Excellent fire fights anD action scenses. A goog read. Fast paced with the usual tricks.
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  • tom oconnor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Book 5
    Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2022
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    Another good storyline from Mr. Mars ripped out of today's newspaper. Its sad to see different agencies fighting with each other instead of of fighting together for America goals. Can't wait to read the next book with Luke Stone.
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  • Suzanne M.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Always intense and fast paced!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2021
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    I've been hooked on Stone and Slater since discovering this author. I would follow these characters to the ends of the earth!

    I would never feel safer than when in their hands.
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  • Shawn Jones
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2021
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    Excellent story. Quick read. Only problem with this and most of his books are the rehashing of things already hashed. I guess there has to be a certain number of words but describing the same scenery or events over and over gets tiresome. I have gotten pretty good at skipping sections that are just retelling the same thing and that makes for a much more enjoyable read.
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  • GE
    2.0 out of 5 stars pulp fiction
    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024
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    This book 5 seems to be a book written because the predecessors were a success, and it was a chance to make money. It dos not have a story line or a delivery that measures up to Mars previous offerings in this series. Let’s hope book 6 is a return to the standard set. GE
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  • Mike on the 45th Parallel in northern Michigan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Blockbuster Book by Jack Mars1
    Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2021
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    This story hit the bricks running from the onset, and didn't let up until the end. Child Predators and slavery. Bad men in government and even worse men controlling the bad men in Government. Luke & Ed again saves the day, but in a surprising round-about fashion. An old trusted friend loses his life in the conflict. A very BAD man meets his end. And Luke and Ed have a HEA ending in this book. Bill Ryan, really needs to die in the next book in this series! Already pre-ordered the next book. Keep 'em coming Jack!
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  • Dieda
    5.0 out of 5 stars Man kann das Buch kaum aus der Hand legen!
    Reviewed in Germany on April 18, 2021
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    Atemberaubend spannend. Macht süchtig!
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  • peterflo
    5.0 out of 5 stars What an inspiration
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2024
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    The last paragraph of this gripping tale is inspirational. Waiting is not the answer. We are the rain. It sums up the book and encourages everyone to make the effort to make a difference
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  • Beachbum
    4.0 out of 5 stars Brings concepts to light most would like to ignore
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2023
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    People trafficking and corrupt politicians/government form the basis of this story and does make you think how close to the truth it could possibly be
    Overall it's very entertaining. Moments of introspection but mainly all out action. An interesting falling out amongst the team could lead to some interesting future story line/sub plot
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