The Babylon Plot by David Leadbeater

The Babylon Plot (Joe Mason, #4)

by David Leadbeater

‘Five-star turbo-charged, non-stop action thriller… It reads like a movie reel… Needs to be on every thrill seeker’s reading list’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Don’t miss the next instalment of the Joe Mason series, from million-copy bestselling author David Leadbeater.

Can he uncover their deadly conspiracy before they find him first?

When ex-MI5 operative Joe Mason gets a call from the Vatican, he knows it is bad news. Marduk, crazed leader of The Amori cult, has escaped from a fortress-like prison in Milan, and he's hell-bent on revenge. His target? None other than Joe Mason himself.

Fuelled by an unrelenting hatred for Mason, Marduk launches a burning vendetta: to not only destroy his nemesis but annihilate the very foundations of the church itself.

As the cult’s sadistic assassins close in, Joe and his team embark on a treacherous pursuit of Marduk across Europe in a life-or-death race against time to unravel his conspiracy.

Both Joe and Marduk are out for blood – and in this game, it’s winner takes all. But can Mason and his team uncover the plot in time? And who will strike first in a battle that can leave only one person standing?

Fans of Lee Child, Clive Cussler and Dan Brown will love this adrenaline-filled and action-packed adventure.

Readers are gripped by David Leadbeater’s Joe Mason series:

‘Grips you from the very beginning, the tension and suspense kept me on the edge of my seat. The protagonist, Joe Mason, is a compelling character and his pursuit of justice is both intense and riveting.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I really enjoyed this concept and the book had everything that I enjoy from this genre … I was hooked from the first page.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A totally gripping thriller which had me on the edge of my seat until I had finished it. The author has excelled himself.’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘From the beginning to the end, it was a page turner and so well written.’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I absolutely love this series! The story was fast-paced and kept me on the edge of my seat. I highly recommend this series.’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘You get what you expect from David Leadbeater, plenty of action.’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Reviewed by Jeff Sexton on

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Complex Heroes + *Dark* Villains + Taut Suspense = Winning Combo. While this particular tale almost seems like the ending of at least Phase 1 of these heroes (and you should absolutely start at the beginning of this series, rather than jumping directly into this book), this is also a book that features some of the most complex and complicated heroes I've come across in fiction - which is a worthy aim as an author, and one Leadbeater pulls off remarkably well. It also has some of the most brutal, sadistic killers I've ever come across in fiction - which is another win, certainly for those who like that particular type of villain. And seriously, from pretty well Page 1, the stakes are sky-high and never really drop, even as different team members get different parts of this particular tale to truly shine in. Truly one of the better crafted team-based adventure series I've ever come across. Very much recommended.

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Reading updates

  • 15 October, 2023: Started reading
  • 16 October, 2023: Finished reading
  • 20 October, 2023: Reviewed