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The Trigger Man Kindle Edition

by Aiden Bailey (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 6,544 ratings
He’s a good guy who kills bad guys for a living.

CIA operative Mark Pierce is a trained killer with a strict moral code - he only targets those who truly deserve to die. So he has no qualms about taking out Victor Vautrin, an international arms dealer supplying fanatical terrorists in West Africa who may soon trigger a brutal civil war.

But when he is tasked with other objectives – rescue kidnapped tourists, recover eleven million dollars of stolen CIA money - it quickly becomes clear to Pierce that someone doesn’t want him to succeed in his primary mission.

Pierce makes a decision – if the game is rigged, he won’t play by the rules. He goes rogue, crossing the hellish Sahara in relentless pursuit of his target, Vautrin.

And comes face to face with a terrifying conspiracy - not to stop the war, but to start it. Powerful players are behind this chilling plan which will cost thousands of lives – and now only Pierce can stop them.

Unless they kill him first.

The Trigger Man – the first in the stunning Trigger Man action thriller series. Perfect for fans of Jason Kasper, Mark Greaney, and Vince Flynn.


What people are saying about The Trigger Man:

“Never fails to thrill.” — USA TODAY Bestselling Author, ROB SINCLAIR

“Aiden Bailey's Trigger Man is the stay-up-all-night thriller you've been looking for. Bailey actually escorts you into the Middle East for a first-hand look at the covert nature of the war on terror. You feel the heat of the desert, the sweat, the gritty sand, the environment where even friends may be enemies, and the only person you can trust is yourself. Excellent story all around." — BRIAN DRAKE, author of The Termination Protocol

“Keeps the pacing tight and the thrills escalating.” — ANDREW WARREN, author of the Thomas Caine thriller series

“Aiden Bailey has introduced a compelling new international thriller protagonist, as rogue CIA operative Mark Pierce navigates a global web of terrorists, traitors, spies, and conspiracy. The Trigger Man series will be a new favorite for fans of Bond and Bourne.” — ROSS SIDOR, author of the Covert Action thriller series

“A bold and original voice in modern thriller writing.” — MICK BOSE, author of the Dan Roy thriller series

“Be excited about Bailey.” — BRIAN’S BOOK BLOG

“If you’re a fan of The Gray Man, then get ready to love The Trigger Man. Intense action, mysterious hero, and twists after twists centred around a grim conspiracy that will keep you enticed for what’s to follow, which I can assure you, is greatness.”
—Kashif Hussain, Best Thriller Books
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CSZQ42S2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Inkubator Books
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 31, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.4 MB
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  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781837562510
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  • Book 1 of 6 ‏ : ‎ The Trigger Man
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Aiden Bailey is an international bestselling thriller author from Australia. Formerly an engineer, he built a career marketing multi-national technology, engineering, and construction companies. His various roles have included corporate communications with the Australian Submarine Corporation, technical writing for several defence contractors, engineering on an outback petroleum pipeline, a magazine editor and art director, and engineering proposal writer for the Royal Australian Air Force’s surveillance and intelligence gathering aircraft and drone enabling works. Aiden has travelled widely in six continents and his experiences are the basis of many of his stories.

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Customers find this book to be an action-packed thriller with engrossing characters who are tough enough to save the world, and one review notes its well-constructed storyline. Moreover, the book is easy to follow and keeps readers interested throughout. However, the pacing receives mixed reactions - while some consider it a great start to a new series, others mention it's slow to start.

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21 customers mention "Plot"21 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the plot of the book, describing it as an action-packed thriller with tons of action.

"Lots of action . Circuitous plot-line. Loaded with local(north African) detail and names/ locations...." Read more

"Very entertaining start to a new series for me! Action packed and good plot that kept my interest. Well done!" Read more

"Good story I suppose. Although the end requires buying the next book in the series. Which I won’t do. Good grief. Wordy wordy wordy...." Read more

"...get you into a full-throttle, one man action adventure that's packed with deception, deceit, and intrigue then you definitely want to read this!..." Read more

11 customers mention "Character development"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the characters in the book, describing them as engrossing and tough enough to save the world, with one customer noting how the unique setting of Mali brings the story to life.

"I really enjoyed this novel. Great plot, engrossing characters and very good action. I am looking forward to the next novel." Read more

"...It will fill you in on major characters that play a role in future books in the series. Don't miss out!" Read more

"...author who has taken great pains to create a memorable and vibrant antagonist, just tough enough to save the world but not superhuman, bruised and..." Read more

"I enjoyed this book and all the characters in the story. Especially Mark Pierce, The Trigger Man. Looking forward to reading Deep Cover, book 2." Read more

11 customers mention "Readability"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be an excellent read.

"...Hard to tell who's going to win. Great read." Read more

"It was a good book, but for some reason, Bailey has to add some profanity to the story...." Read more

"I really enjoyed this novel. Great plot, engrossing characters and very good action. I am looking forward to the next novel." Read more

"I've been savoring reading this novel, I'm a sucker for a hero with a complex and mysterious back story, and this series has all that and so much..." Read more

3 customers mention "Detail"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the technical details in the book, with one noting they are not too detailed and another mentioning they are easy to follow.

"...evident, with accurate, up-to-date political, geographical, and technical details...." Read more

"Great book, nicely developed characters, not too detailed but just enough so you know what you're getting but not too much where you get bored." Read more

"Lots of action and easy to follow. Kept my interest throughout. Would recommend to anyone who likes suspense. Will by next book." Read more

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Customers find the book engaging, with one describing it as a very entertaining start.

"Very entertaining start to a new series for me! Action packed and good plot that kept my interest. Well done!" Read more

"Lots of action and easy to follow. Kept my interest throughout. Would recommend to anyone who likes suspense. Will by next book." Read more

"...This is a well crafted story that will keep you engaged. I am anxious to see how the Trigger Man uses is skills in the next book." Read more

8 customers mention "Pacing"5 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some considering it a great start to a new series while others find it slow to start.

"This is a perfect introduction to a new series that will be ideal for any reader of espionage, terrorism, conspiracy, and international action..." Read more

"...It was slow to start with, but it was recommended by a friend who knows me well and I'd been fairly warned that it would be like that so I stuck it..." Read more

"...action and intrigue, this book promises another fantastic, upcoming series that I'll be sure to follow." Read more

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  • Jennifer Hutson
    5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2025
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    I feel like I just had my mind completely blown! I have to start by saying I didn't like the first 25 or 30 pages of this book. It was slow to start with, but it was recommended by a friend who knows me well and I'd been fairly warned that it would be like that so I stuck it out and I'm so glad I did! Once things got going they didn't even slow down!

    If you're up for a little bit of a slow start to get you into a full-throttle, one man action adventure that's packed with deception, deceit, and intrigue then you definitely want to read this! Aiden Bailey brings a fantastic new view of a CIA paramilitary officer. You may have a hard time getting started on this book, but then you'll have an even harder time stopping it!
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  • Dude
    4.0 out of 5 stars very good read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2025
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    I really enjoyed this novel. Great plot, engrossing characters and very good action. I am looking forward to the next novel.
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  • JRL
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Start to a New Seriees!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2024
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    I just finished this 1st book in the series and it filled in a lot of gaps that I had when I read books 2 and 3. The story begins with Pierce on a mission to save kidnapped victims that the CIA were interested in. It appears that 1 of the victims is a wanted person by the CIA. When Pierce arrives at the scene, he discovers that the vehicle that carried the victims hit a land mine. He discovered the 3 CIA agents that were transporting the people.

    After arriving in GAO, he met a journalist that wanted him to call off his mission to kill a suspected arms dealer. As it turns out, things were not as they seemed. Pierce was able to get away and wound up at the site where his handler was along with her boss. Pierce was once again given the assignment to kill the arms dealer as well as recover a large amount of money the was taken at the time the victims were kidnapped.

    Read along and discover what Pierce did as he tried to complete his mission and learn of the complications that he needed to overcome to do it. Found out who wound up assisting him and whether he was successful in the end.

    If you enjoy action, then this series is one that you need to read. It will fill you in on major characters that play a role in future books in the series. Don't miss out!
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  • Dave S..
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good story, too much local color
    Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2024
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    Lots of action . Circuitous plot-line. Loaded with local(north African) detail and names/ locations. Did the payoff ending justify the tedious reading? It's a close call only you can decide .
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  • Ken Karcher
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic beginning for a great new series
    Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2024
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    I've been savoring reading this novel, I'm a sucker for a hero with a complex and mysterious back story, and this series has all that and so much more. I appreciate that we're thrown into the midst of Pierce's story, and much like him, we have to decide for ourselves who to trust or determine who is telling the truth. Pierce is a man made hard by life, circumstances which we hopefully will discover more about as we progress. In the harsh environment of the desert, does Mark trust his new boss or his trusted handler, the nomads he's fought beside or the kidnapper with no hands? This is an intricate web that's being weaved by Bailey. He dishes out a glimpse of the past as Pierce fights here and now. I'm hoping to read much more about what made Pierce the man he is today and how he deals with the people he sets himself against. This book should rest proudly alongside others in this genre, Bailey is a skilled author who has taken great pains to create a memorable and vibrant antagonist, just tough enough to save the world but not superhuman, bruised and bleeding but with a steel spine. This is definitely one book you should not miss.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Another never ending story
    Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
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    I hate books that ate purposely written to become a series. Too many things were left in the air only to hopefully be answered if you by the next book in the series. Too many things the were done without explanations. Sorry - I will not be suckered in to buy the next book.
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  • Military Thriller Book Group
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great start to a new series
    Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2024
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    Whether it’s his own novels or novels he cowrote with Andrew Warren (all highly recommended), it’s clear Aiden Bailey knows his way around a thriller. When an author you enjoy starts a new series with a new protagonist, so much the better. CIA operative Mark Pierce is on the hunt of an international arms dealer supplying weapons in West Africa, specifically Mali. Nothing is ever what it seems, French Intelligence gets involved, there’s the question of who is really on who’s side and conspiracies are uncovered. Everything you want in a well-developed, highly researched, action-packed thriller. Kudos for setting the action in Mali. Exotic locations always add an extra element and Bailey’s exceptional at the details that allow you to feel the Saharan heat. Pierce, of course, is the real star. An operative with a conscious and the skills to get things done. There are more than a few top-shelf thriller protagonists out there and Pierce can hold his owns with the Rapps, Harvaths and Gray men. The Trigger Man clearly sets up this new series for more thrills and hints at Pierce’s past and of more to come. Highly recommended.
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  • Jim Cerone The Perfect Host DJ MC
    4.0 out of 5 stars 4 Stars But
    Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2024
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    The writing, plotting and dialogue here are very good - better than average for many action thrillers. Right near the end, some way-too convenient developments take you out of the story. But not enough to knock it down, so 4 stars it is.
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  • monte8888
    5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely one of the best in this genre
    Reviewed in Australia on February 10, 2024
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    Aiden Bailey’s depth of knowledge and writing abilities shines through this single novel (at the moment, I hope). He isn’t just a great writer but a producer of another great character and plots that leap from the games afoot in Africa and the Western Allies. This is decisively a 5 star novel and well worth the read. I really hope this is not the last time I read about the “Trigger Man”.
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  • David Makya
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great start
    Reviewed in Germany on February 22, 2024
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    Mark Pierce, CIA paramilitary operative, jagt Victor Vautrin, einen französischen arms dealer und terrorist supporter in Mali. Dabei gerät er zwischen den Fronten aus Politik und Habgier und Rache und in eine tödliche Spirale aus Verrat, diversen int'l Agenden und elf Millionen Dollar, die verschwunden, aber gefunden werden sollen.
    Ein undurchsichtiges Geflecht aus conspiracy, brutaler no nonsense Realität, jede Menge modernisierte fast-paced non-stop action, einem adventure feeling a la Indiana Jones, dass in einem genialen setting in Mali und der Sahara spielt. Ein vergessener Krieg, der dunkler und gnadenloser kaum sein kann.
    Twists und Volten, ein wenig romance, ein cooler entschlossener smarter einfallsreicher Mark Pierce, der am Ende framed, hunted and on the run ist, mit einem Cliffhanger, der eine Menge fun verspricht, versprechen eine wunderbare neue Serie, die sich definitive nicht verstecken muss. Ganz im Gegenteil. Mark Pierce ist der Neue around. Er ist gekommen, um zu bleiben.
    Ich freue mich darauf.
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  • Marry
    5.0 out of 5 stars Spannend verhaal met een bijzonder interessante hoofdfiguur
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on April 14, 2024
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    Verhaal start meteen en gaandeweg wordt steeds duidelijker wat er allemaal speelt. Diverse partijen met elk hun eigen belang, daarbij het harde leven in de Sahara, dus genoeg ingrediënten voor een spannend verhaal. Mark is een hoofdfiguur met een bijzondere achtergrond en diepgang. Je blijft doorlezen, ga nu meteen door met het volgende deel. Bedankt Aiden voor een topverhaal
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  • CIK
    5.0 out of 5 stars シリーズ1作目
    Reviewed in Japan on June 26, 2024
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    謎の多いCIA工作員の主人公がアフリカの砂漠を舞台に奮闘する話でとても引き込まれました。
    オーストラリア出身の作家の本は初めてで、語尾のzeがseになる(realize→realiseなど)特徴がある様ですが、読みやすい英語でした。
    キャラクターも含めて設定が似ているMark GreaneyのGray Manシリーズが好きな人におすすめだと思います。
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  • Meenaz Lodhi
    5.0 out of 5 stars A RIVETING THRILLER!
    Reviewed in Spain on February 1, 2024
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    “..if you want to ‘trigger’ a volatile situation, shake things up, he was the man to do it.”

    Wow! What a start to a new series. I loved it! Action packed doesn’t begin to describe it. The story is fast paced, believable, exciting and extremely violent. It’s a densely plotted and riveting thriller, with a perfect fast paced and adrenaline-inducing novel!
    It is packed to the brim with mystery and intrigue. The twists are really well placed and do a great job to ramp up the tension...it kept grabbing me around the throat and wouldn’t let me breathe! It’s a truly on the edge of your seat, nail-biting, exciting read!

    “..how a few power-hungry warlords and terrorists could create so much unnecessary suffering for hundreds of thousands of people.”

    The Trigger Man #1 is a riveting and enthralling thriller from start to finish with an intense and emotionally-charged plot, and endlessly twisty narrative that totally gripped me.
    There's drama, credible characters and liberal dashes of violence throughout, and it left me saddened, angry, desperate, feeling the suffering of the innocent civilians, even of the guerrilla fighters; the pain and instinct for survival of the so called rebels, just to have a plate of food and a bottle of water to live day by day. Perhaps some really believed in their ideology and were fierce in their beliefs but many joined the guerrillas just to provide protection and food for themselves or for their families. A heart wrenching existence. It hurt just to read the experience, I wouldn’t be able to assimilate if I saw it with my own eyes. It would break my soul, reading already broke my heart, the cruelty, violence, tortures, the sickening pleasure they derive from the morbid cruelty. In a way it was a hard read, the crude reality of life in Western Afrika.

    Aiden Bailey has excelled himself with this book, with his heart in his hand. His writing style is perfect for this book, and contributes to making this a speed-of-light read.
    Superbly written and richly descriptive novel with brilliantly drawn characters and settings, making Mark Pierce a principled and likeable protagonist. The villains are perfectly described, their backgrounds harsh and violent. True psychopaths!

    “The war-torn West African nation of Mali did that with strangers, defeated them with random acts of brutality.”

    A terrifying scenario and crude view of present day reality.
    The Trigger Man #1 is an extraordinary nail-biting brilliant thriller that packs a punch. ... full of suspense and action that kept taking my breath away. I look forward to reading the rest of the series with delight! I highly recommend this new premise.
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