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Action Book Summaries

All Necessary Force
by Brad Taylor • 2012
Pike Logan races to stop a nuclear attack funded by a congressman's deal with China.
4.21
12k+
All Necessary Force Summary
All Necessary Force
Pike Logan races to stop a nuclear attack funded by a congressman's deal with China.
by Brad Taylor 2012 400 pages
4.21
12k+ ratings
Taken
by Robert Crais • 2012
A desperate mother hires Elvis Cole to find her daughter, abducted by traffickers in the desert.
4.23
21k+
Taken Summary
Taken
A desperate mother hires Elvis Cole to find her daughter, abducted by traffickers in the desert.
by Robert Crais 2012 341 pages
4.23
21k+ ratings
The Loop
by Ben Oliver • 2020
In a jail that harvests fear, a teen relies on secret friendships until the rain stops.
3.9
8k+
The Loop Summary
The Loop
In a jail that harvests fear, a teen relies on secret friendships until the rain stops.
by Ben Oliver 2020 368 pages
3.9
8k+ ratings
Order to Kill
by Kyle Mills • 2016
A plan to irradiate Saudi oil fields pits a CIA agent against Russia's most lethal assassin.
4.35
23k+
Order to Kill Summary
Order to Kill
A plan to irradiate Saudi oil fields pits a CIA agent against Russia's most lethal assassin.
by Kyle Mills 2016 365 pages
4.35
23k+ ratings
Shadow of Doubt
by Brad Thor • 2024
A defector's secret sends a haunted spy through Europe to stop a conspiracy at the top.
4.45
14k+
Shadow of Doubt Summary
Shadow of Doubt
A defector's secret sends a haunted spy through Europe to stop a conspiracy at the top.
by Brad Thor 2024 365 pages
4.45
14k+ ratings
Hard Landing
by Stephen Leather • 2004
An undercover cop gets close to a prison kingpin, but his family is targeted on the outside.
4.06
6k+
Hard Landing Summary
Hard Landing
An undercover cop gets close to a prison kingpin, but his family is targeted on the outside.
by Stephen Leather 2004 376 pages
4.06
6k+ ratings
Star Wars
by Michael A. Stackpole • 1999
Buried alive, a fighter pilot must embrace the Force to escape and clear his friend's name.
3.98
13k+
Star Wars Summary
Star Wars
Buried alive, a fighter pilot must embrace the Force to escape and clear his friend's name.
by Michael A. Stackpole 1999 464 pages
3.98
13k+ ratings
Todo arde (Todo arde, #1)
by Juan Gómez-Jurado • 2022
Betrayed by a banker, a mother recruits two outcasts for a casino heist against corrupt elites.
3.83
15k+
Todo arde (Todo arde, #1) Summary
Todo arde (Todo arde, #1)
Betrayed by a banker, a mother recruits two outcasts for a casino heist against corrupt elites.
by Juan Gómez-Jurado 2022 592 pages
3.83
15k+ ratings
I Choose You
by Tracey West • 1999
Armed with a stubborn Pikachu, an ambitious boy races his rival to the Pokémon championship.
4.15
2k+
I Choose You Summary
I Choose You
Armed with a stubborn Pikachu, an ambitious boy races his rival to the Pokémon championship.
by Tracey West 1999 87 pages
4.15
2k+ ratings
Tyrant's Throne
by Sebastien de Castell • 2017
A barbarian horde, a secret heir, and a dying kingdom: the Greatcoats must hold the line.
4.42
8k+
Tyrant's Throne Summary
Tyrant's Throne
A barbarian horde, a secret heir, and a dying kingdom: the Greatcoats must hold the line.
by Sebastien de Castell 2017 608 pages
4.42
8k+ ratings
Aurora Burning
by Amie Kaufman • 2020
Framed, on the run, and protecting a girl whose psychic powers could stop a galaxy-devouring enemy.
4.25
40k+
Aurora Burning Summary
Aurora Burning
Framed, on the run, and protecting a girl whose psychic powers could stop a galaxy-devouring enemy.
by Amie Kaufman 2020 495 pages
4.25
40k+ ratings
Foreign Agent
by Brad Thor • 2016
An ISIS massacre of a CIA team masks a Russian plot to start a ground war.
4.25
16k+
Foreign Agent Summary
Foreign Agent
An ISIS massacre of a CIA team masks a Russian plot to start a ground war.
by Brad Thor 2016 352 pages
4.25
16k+ ratings
Hidden Order
by Brad Thor • 2013
Scot Harvath tracks a killer staging Federal Reserve murders as scenes from the American Revolution.
4.17
18k+
Hidden Order Summary
Hidden Order
Scot Harvath tracks a killer staging Federal Reserve murders as scenes from the American Revolution.
by Brad Thor 2013 377 pages
4.17
18k+ ratings
The Jury
by Fern Michaels • 2011
A diplomat's battered wife seeks a covert network of women who deliver justice the courts cannot.
4.28
10k+
The Jury Summary
The Jury
A diplomat's battered wife seeks a covert network of women who deliver justice the courts cannot.
by Fern Michaels 2011 274 pages
4.28
10k+ ratings
Yoda
by Sean Stewart • 2004
Count Dooku promises peace, but the rendezvous is a trap and Yoda's young companions are the bait.
3.88
5k+
Yoda Summary
Yoda
Count Dooku promises peace, but the rendezvous is a trap and Yoda's young companions are the bait.
by Sean Stewart 2004 329 pages
3.88
5k+ ratings
A Twist of the Blade
by S.M. Gaither • 2021
Ordered to kill a captive queen, a fallen death god keeps choosing her instead.
3.88
14k+
A Twist of the Blade Summary
A Twist of the Blade
Ordered to kill a captive queen, a fallen death god keeps choosing her instead.
by S.M. Gaither 2021 622 pages
3.88
14k+ ratings
The Target
by David Baldacci • 2014
Two assassins survive a brutal CIA purge as a North Korean hit targets the First Family.
4.18
65k+
The Target Summary
The Target
Two assassins survive a brutal CIA purge as a North Korean hit targets the First Family.
by David Baldacci 2014 420 pages
4.18
65k+ ratings
Unintended Consequences
by Stuart Woods • 2013
He wakes in Paris with amnesia, a tuxedo, and no idea why spies want him dead.
3.95
6k+
Unintended Consequences Summary
Unintended Consequences
He wakes in Paris with amnesia, a tuxedo, and no idea why spies want him dead.
by Stuart Woods 2013 320 pages
3.95
6k+ ratings
Jedi
by Sam Maggs • 2023
Stealing a cloaking device, a Jedi crew is hunted by an Inquisitor and broken by betrayal.
3.09
4k+
Jedi Summary
Jedi
Stealing a cloaking device, a Jedi crew is hunted by an Inquisitor and broken by betrayal.
by Sam Maggs 2023 304 pages
3.09
4k+ ratings
Blackbeard
by Samuel Marquis • 2018
An educated gentleman builds a radical pirate democracy, daring the British Empire to crush it.
4.12
500+
Blackbeard Summary
Blackbeard
An educated gentleman builds a radical pirate democracy, daring the British Empire to crush it.
by Samuel Marquis 2018 382 pages
4.12
500+ ratings
Soulsmith
by Will Wight • 2016
An outcast enters a world of warring magic sects, ancient ruins, and a mentor's dangerous agenda.
4.32
42k+
Soulsmith Summary
Soulsmith
An outcast enters a world of warring magic sects, ancient ruins, and a mentor's dangerous agenda.
by Will Wight 2016 284 pages
4.32
42k+ ratings
The Blonde Identity
by Ally Carter • 2023
An amnesiac mistaken for her spy twin must trust the operative sent to capture her.
3.77
37k+
The Blonde Identity Summary
The Blonde Identity
An amnesiac mistaken for her spy twin must trust the operative sent to capture her.
by Ally Carter 2023 304 pages
3.77
37k+ ratings
Star Wars
by Sean Williams • 2010
Vader's cloned apprentice escapes, racing to save his love from the deadly trap his master set.
3.89
3k+
Star Wars Summary
Star Wars
Vader's cloned apprentice escapes, racing to save his love from the deadly trap his master set.
by Sean Williams 2010 295 pages
3.89
3k+ ratings
Raelia
by Lynette Noni • 2016
The banished prince's blood runs in her veins. At Akarnae, his reach extends past the gates.
4.37
10k+
Raelia Summary
Raelia
The banished prince's blood runs in her veins. At Akarnae, his reach extends past the gates.
by Lynette Noni 2016 454 pages
4.37
10k+ ratings
The Pilot
by Will Wight • 2025
A mage captain leads his crew against the planets themselves. His curse could doom them all.
4.40
2k+
The Pilot Summary
The Pilot
A mage captain leads his crew against the planets themselves. His curse could doom them all.
by Will Wight 2025 421 pages
4.40
2k+ ratings
The Enemies of My Country
by Jason Kasper • 2021
A covert operator's botched mission in Syria is only the beginning: the real target is home.
4.24
11k+
The Enemies of My Country Summary
The Enemies of My Country
A covert operator's botched mission in Syria is only the beginning: the real target is home.
by Jason Kasper 2021 458 pages
4.24
11k+ ratings
Full Black
by Brad Thor • 2011
A covert mission in Sweden uncovers a global conspiracy to destroy America from within.
4.29
23k+
Full Black Summary
Full Black
A covert mission in Sweden uncovers a global conspiracy to destroy America from within.
by Brad Thor 2011 400 pages
4.29
23k+ ratings
The Parthian
by Peter Darman • 2011
Taken as a Roman slave, a Parthian prince joins Spartacus's rebellion to fight his way home.
4.26
1k+
The Parthian Summary
The Parthian
Taken as a Roman slave, a Parthian prince joins Spartacus's rebellion to fight his way home.
by Peter Darman 2011 722 pages
4.26
1k+ ratings
Crossroads of Ravens
by Andrzej Sapkowski • 2024
Saved from execution, a young witcher inherits a manor, a monster trade, and a blood feud.
4.03
18k+
Crossroads of Ravens Summary
Crossroads of Ravens
Saved from execution, a young witcher inherits a manor, a monster trade, and a blood feud.
by Andrzej Sapkowski 2024 400 pages
4.03
18k+ ratings
Graevale
by Lynette Noni • 2018
To stop a genocidal prince, Alex must unite ancient enemies before their hatred dooms the world.
4.56
8k+
Graevale Summary
Graevale
To stop a genocidal prince, Alex must unite ancient enemies before their hatred dooms the world.
by Lynette Noni 2018 476 pages
4.56
8k+ ratings
The Jefferson Key
by Steve Berry • 2011
Framed for a presidential hit, an ex-agent follows a Jefferson cipher into a war with pirate heirs.
3.92
22k+
The Jefferson Key Summary
The Jefferson Key
Framed for a presidential hit, an ex-agent follows a Jefferson cipher into a war with pirate heirs.
by Steve Berry 2011 456 pages
3.92
22k+ ratings
Stars and Smoke
by Marie Lu • 2023
To infiltrate a billionaire's criminal empire, a pop star must charm his starstruck daughter.
3.69
12k+
Stars and Smoke Summary
Stars and Smoke
To infiltrate a billionaire's criminal empire, a pop star must charm his starstruck daughter.
by Marie Lu 2023 336 pages
3.69
12k+ ratings
The Ring of Earth
by Chris Bradford • 2010
A hunted English samurai finds refuge among ninja whose trust he must earn to survive.
4.42
4k+
The Ring of Earth Summary
The Ring of Earth
A hunted English samurai finds refuge among ninja whose trust he must earn to survive.
by Chris Bradford 2010 314 pages
4.42
4k+ ratings
The Machiavelli Covenant
by Allan Folsom • 2006
His lover's murder leads an ex-cop into a secret society's bioweapon plot against world leaders.
3.62
1k+
The Machiavelli Covenant Summary
The Machiavelli Covenant
His lover's murder leads an ex-cop into a secret society's bioweapon plot against world leaders.
by Allan Folsom 2006 554 pages
3.62
1k+ ratings
Saint's Blood
by Sebastien de Castell • 2016
Iron masks. Dying Saints. A scarred magistrate fights to stop a new god from rising.
4.25
10k+
Saint's Blood Summary
Saint's Blood
Iron masks. Dying Saints. A scarred magistrate fights to stop a new god from rising.
by Sebastien de Castell 2016 576 pages
4.25
10k+ ratings
End Game
by David Baldacci • 2017
Two assassins search for a vanished handler, uncovering a drug ring inside a Colorado missile silo.
4.21
56k+
End Game Summary
End Game
Two assassins search for a vanished handler, uncovering a drug ring inside a Colorado missile silo.
by David Baldacci 2017 408 pages
4.21
56k+ ratings
House of Spies
by Daniel Silva • 2017
When London burns, an Israeli spymaster tracks a ghost through a global web of art and blood.
4.31
35k+
House of Spies Summary
House of Spies
When London burns, an Israeli spymaster tracks a ghost through a global web of art and blood.
by Daniel Silva 2017 0 pages
4.31
35k+ ratings
Blackflame
by Will Wight • 2017
An outcast's one-year duel drives him to a dragon's flame that rewards power with creeping madness.
4.50
39k+
Blackflame Summary
Blackflame
An outcast's one-year duel drives him to a dragon's flame that rewards power with creeping madness.
by Will Wight 2017 370 pages
4.50
39k+ ratings
Killers of a Certain Age
by Deanna Raybourn • 2022
Four aging female assassins discover their retirement cruise is a trap set by their own agency.
3.85
100k+
Killers of a Certain Age Summary
Killers of a Certain Age
Four aging female assassins discover their retirement cruise is a trap set by their own agency.
by Deanna Raybourn 2022 368 pages
3.85
100k+ ratings
The New Girl
by Daniel Silva • 2019
An Israeli spymaster searches for a Saudi princess whose abduction could ignite the Middle East.
4.28
34k+
The New Girl Summary
The New Girl
An Israeli spymaster searches for a Saudi princess whose abduction could ignite the Middle East.
by Daniel Silva 2019 458 pages
4.28
34k+ ratings
Double Share
by Nathan Lowell • 2008
New third mate boards merchant spaceship: crew broken, first mate brutal. Change is dangerous.
4.35
6k+
Double Share Summary
Double Share
New third mate boards merchant spaceship: crew broken, first mate brutal. Change is dangerous.
by Nathan Lowell 2008 308 pages
4.35
6k+ ratings
The Atlas Maneuver
by Steve Berry • 2024
An operative shields Bitcoin's secret creator when her invention reveals a WWII gold conspiracy.
4.24
8k+
The Atlas Maneuver Summary
The Atlas Maneuver
An operative shields Bitcoin's secret creator when her invention reveals a WWII gold conspiracy.
by Steve Berry 2024 401 pages
4.24
8k+ ratings
Solo Leveling, Vol. 5
by Chugong • 2022
Giants demolish Tokyo, and the only hunter strong enough to stop them is busy becoming a king.
4.53
4k+
Solo Leveling, Vol. 5 Summary
Solo Leveling, Vol. 5
Giants demolish Tokyo, and the only hunter strong enough to stop them is busy becoming a king.
by Chugong 2022 268 pages
4.53
4k+ ratings
Tarnished Empire
by Danielle L. Jensen • 2021
A legionnaire and a rebel spy fall in love under siege, but her secret endangers all.
4.22
2k+
Tarnished Empire Summary
Tarnished Empire
A legionnaire and a rebel spy fall in love under siege, but her secret endangers all.
by Danielle L. Jensen 2021 308 pages
4.22
2k+ ratings
The Malta Exchange
by Steve Berry • 2019
Mussolini's lost letters pull Cotton Malone into a Vatican conspiracy to control the papal election.
3.93
10k+
The Malta Exchange Summary
The Malta Exchange
Mussolini's lost letters pull Cotton Malone into a Vatican conspiracy to control the papal election.
by Steve Berry 2019 401 pages
3.93
10k+ ratings
Super Human
by Michael Carroll • 2006
A plague fells every adult superhero. Five teenagers must stop an immortal conqueror's return.
4.09
2k+
Super Human Summary
Super Human
A plague fells every adult superhero. Five teenagers must stop an immortal conqueror's return.
by Michael Carroll 2006 336 pages
4.09
2k+ ratings
Don't Let Go
by Heather Long • 2024
Three lethal men free an amnesiac hacker from a black site. Trust is her only defense.
4.06
2k+
Don't Let Go Summary
Don't Let Go
Three lethal men free an amnesiac hacker from a black site. Trust is her only defense.
by Heather Long 2024 315 pages
4.06
2k+ ratings
Player's Handbook
by Wizards of the Coast • 2014
Build your hero, learn the spells, master the fights. The rulebook behind every tabletop adventure.
4.57
14k+
Player's Handbook Summary
Player's Handbook
Build your hero, learn the spells, master the fights. The rulebook behind every tabletop adventure.
by Wizards of the Coast 2014 320 pages
4.57
14k+ ratings
The Emperor's Tomb
by Steve Berry • 2010
His friend is kidnapped. The ransom: a lamp whose oil could fuel the world forever.
3.97
21k+
The Emperor's Tomb Summary
The Emperor's Tomb
His friend is kidnapped. The ransom: a lamp whose oil could fuel the world forever.
by Steve Berry 2010 436 pages
3.97
21k+ ratings
Villainous
by Matthew Cody • 2014
An ordinary boy in a superpowered town must find the real villains before a burning comet strikes.
4.23
500+
Villainous Summary
Villainous
An ordinary boy in a superpowered town must find the real villains before a burning comet strikes.
by Matthew Cody 2014 320 pages
4.23
500+ ratings
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