Full Black

by Brad Thor
Full Black cover
Good Books rating 4.27
Thriller/Suspense
Technical
  • ID: 3186
  • Added: 2025-10-17
  • Updated: 2025-10-17
  • ISBN: 9781451650457
  • Publisher: Simon and Schuster
  • Published: 2011-07-26
  • Reviews: 3

In this gripping political thriller, Scot Harvath, a former Navy SEAL turned counterterrorism operative, faces his most daunting mission yet. When a highly classified operation goes awry, a series of devastating terrorist attacks threatens to destabilize the United States. With the CIA's capabilities severely compromised, Harvath devises a daring plan to infiltrate the terrorists' network and prevent a national catastrophe. Meanwhile, a foreign assassination team is dispatched to California, targeting a prominent Hollywood filmmaker, Larry Salomon. Unbeknownst to Salomon, his secret documentary project has exposed a powerful, anti-American figure poised to plunge the nation into chaos. As the story unfolds, Harvath finds himself isolated and forced to operate in the shadows, ultimately resorting to 'going Full Black' to save America from collapse. Brad Thor's intense and realistic narrative propels readers through a pulse-pounding tale of espionage, betrayal, and high-stakes action.

Reviews
Jen Peterson's Blog · Jen Peterson · 2011-08-30
intriguing 4.00

The book had slower sections but built up to more action. The reviewer found it intriguing and well-paced overall.

Jen Peterson notes that there were sections of the book that moved a little slower than expected, but she understood that these parts were setting the stage for more intense action later on. She found the slower sections to be necessary for building the story and characters, making the subsequent action sequences even more impactful. Overall, she found Full Black to be an intriguing and well-paced thriller that kept her engaged until the end.

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    There were sections of the book that moved a little slower than I expected, but I knew that it was just setting the reader up for more action.

    The slower sections were necessary for building the story and characters.

    Overall, I found Full Black to be an intriguing and well-paced thriller.

The Mindless Catalog · 2011-08-26
thrilling 4.50

The book was completed quickly due to its fast-paced nature. The reviewer found it engaging and thrilling.

The reviewer mentions that Full Black by Brad Thor is one of the fastest books they've read, finishing it in just a few days. They highlight the intense and thrilling nature of the story, which kept them hooked. The reviewer appreciates the balance of action and detailed background information, making it a compelling read. They found the narrative style to be engaging and well-paced, ensuring that the reader remains invested throughout.

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    I believe Full Black by Brad Thor is officially one of the fastest book I've completed.

    At about 400 pages, I finished it in about three days.

    The narrative style of Full Black is such that it is a balance of breathless, nonstop action sequences and detailed background and supporting information

Goodreads · 2011-07-26
intense 4.30

The book is intense and frighteningly realistic. It is considered one of Brad Thor's most riveting thrillers.

Goodreads reviewers describe Full Black as an intense and frighteningly realistic thriller that stands out as one of Brad Thor's most riveting works. They appreciate the realistic portrayal of espionage and the high-stakes action that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The reviewer highlights the book's ability to immerse readers in a world of danger and intrigue, making it a compelling read for fans of the genre. The overall consensus is that Full Black is a top-notch thriller that delivers on all fronts.

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    Intense and frighteningly realistic, FULL BLACK is, hands down, Brad Thor's most riveting thriller to date.

    Intense and frighteningly realistic, Full Black is hands down, Brad Thor's most riveting thriller to date.

    Brad Thor has been called "the master of thrillers," "as cu

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