Other Writers

FOR HAWKE: "Ted Bell is the new Clive Cussler; Alex Hawke is the new James Bond. Climb on board HAWKE for the best adventure in years. HAWKE is a swashbuckling, spine tingling, bloody good masterpiece of an adventure novel."
—James Patterson

FOR HAWKE: “Rich, spellbinding, and absorbing . . . Packed with surprises . . . great fun.”—Clive Cussler

FOR HAWKE: "A fiery tale of power and privilege, lusty and sinister intrigue, HAWKE is a fast-paced adventure...truly an exciting read!"—Nelson DeMille

FOR ASSASSIN: “Assassin is the most highly imaginative thriller to come along in a long while.”—James Patterson

FOR ASSASSIN: "An international political thriller of the highest order. Intrigue you can sink your teeth into and a secret agent who takes you into the danger zone with a ballsy wit that had me hooked." —Vince Flynn

FOR ASSASSIN: “Fascinating characters, a hairpin plot, and wonderfully talented writing. Assassin is what you get when you pair a great story with a great writer.” —Brian Haig

FOR SPY: “. . . a secret agent who takes you into the danger zone with a ballsy wit that had me hooked.” —Vince Flynn

The BookReporter.com and Booklist.com

FOR PHANTOM: "[Hawke's] most personal mission yet. . . . the story is tense and exciting. A perfect read for Clive Cussler fans." — Booklist.com

FOR PIRATE: "It is probably too late, but I've decided that when I grow up I want to be Ted Bell. You can tell from the opening page of any of his Alex Hawke thrillers --- be it HAWKE, ASSASSIN, or the newly published PIRATE --- that the guy is a marvelous, unique talent: he has a canny understanding of how apparently disparate events and facts are connected, and a unique way of providing explanations for them --- so much so that his novels, taken collectively, could be subtitled "How The World Works." He is also married to a woman who, while not a household name, is possessed of one of the most brilliant minds on the planet. Lest you need any further endorsement, keep in mind that "10s" don't marry "2s." Bell's most significant literary asset, however, is that he understands people, so that while his excellent novels are plot-driven, there is always a set of living, responsive hands firmly at the wheel.

Bell easily could be considered the rightful heir to the throne of Robert Ludlum, but he is too talented to assume the chair of another; he brings his own to the table with unique and considerable talent. PIRATE and its predecessors are unbeatable. Highly recommended."—Joe Hartlaub

FOR PIRATE: “The third and best of the Hawke novels . . . contain[s] more action and interesting characters than most books do in three. . . Bell easily could be considered the rightful heir to the throne of Robert Ludlum. . . Pirate and its predecessors are unbeatable.”—Bookreporter.com

FOR SPY: "Bell draws the reader rapidly and continuously into the story, providing a reading experience that will have you glued to the pages. Hawke, the ultimate unifying factor in SPY, is believable as a character; real blood runs through his veins, and he inevitably loses some in the course of his duties. However, the narrative is by no means unrelentingly grim. Hawke's interplay with the many worthy secondary characters, male and female, is always amusing, as is the extremely subtle tribute to a classic mainstay of youth fiction that runs throughout the book.
— Joe Hartlaub

FOR TSAR: "...once the action starts, it’s fast, furious and rarely predictable. He may not be James Bond or Jason Bourne, but Alex Hawke is a unique character. In the volatile world we live in today, it’s nice to know there are heroes like him out there fighting the good fight. — Ray Palen

TV and Radio

WARLORD: "Hawke is . . . strong, shrewd and savvy, with an aplomb not seen since James Bond. In other words, Bond, eat your heart out . . . there's a new spy in town. — NPR

FOR SPY: "Think Tom Clancy and Robert Ludlum meet Stephen King...Spy is THE BOOK of the summer!" — Glenn Beck, CNN Headline Prime

FOR ASSASSIN: " If you're going to read just one suspenseful-thrilling-emotional roller coaster-spy novel this summer, you've got to read ASSASSIN by Ted Bell.... Make sure you clear some reading time on your schedule... you will not be able to put ASSASSIN down." —Glenn Beck

"I couldn't put it down." — Rush Limbaugh

FOR SPY: "Outstanding." —Lou Dobbs, CNN

FOR SPY: "SPY reminds me of the best writing from Ludlum, Clancy and Steven King—all rolled up into one amazing story. In fact, Ted Bell is now the writer I compare all others to—he is now the standard bearer for this kind of writing. And what is truly amazing is how Ted makes you believe that the events in SPY could happen…TODAY. SPY is riveting from page one." —Glenn Beck, the Glenn beck Show, CNN

Readers

For HAWKE: "Move over James Bond, Lord Alex Hawke is on the scene and he is more realistic, believable and personable than Ian Fleming's character ever was. This is an action adventure thriller with the emphasis on action. There is no chance readers will ever feel ennui reading Hawke, a twenty first century pirate novel that takes place on the high seas and in a Cuba where Castro's control is waning."—Harriet Klausner (#1 Amazon Reviewer) www.thebestreviews.com

FOR ASSASSIN: "ASSASSIN is an exciting action-packed and nonstop tale starring a terrific series of heroes and an even better band of killers. The story line is chilling in many ways as the assassins are pretty women who one would never suspect as killers yet their loyalty is to bin Wazir or his superior, his father-in-law the Emir, a believer in a Moslem only world. The satirical spoofing of the first novel (see HAWKE) never occurs, as this is more of a straight shooter. The dual plots come together although the Sweet murder seems overkill and pale vs. the more clever kills. Action-adventure readers will enjoy this testosterone vs. estrogen thriller." —Harriet Klausner (#1 Amazon Reviewer) www.thebestreviews.com

FOR TSAR: "Talk about timing with the Georgia invasion, Ted bell looks like a genius with this action-packed electrifying thriller.  The story line is fast-paced from the moment that Alex and Anastasia meet and never slows down as confrontation seemingly everywhere is the norm.  Readers will salute Mr. Bell for his astuteness while appreciating a terific tale starring espionage agent Hawkins vs. the real New Russia."—Harriet Klausner (#1 Amazon Reviewer) www.thebestreviews.com

Publisher's Weekly and Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal

FOR PHANTOM: "There's new dimension to Alexander Hawke, the James Bond-like MI6 operative whom men want to be and women want to bed. . . . Bell keeps the tone light and the level of derring-do high. Fine escapist fare." (Library Journal)

FOR PHANTOM: "[Phantom] keeps the reader involved with its charmingly unflappable hero . . . as well as the ease with which it unfolds on multiple continents, on land and and in air." (Kirkus Reviews)

FOR PHANTOM: "Exciting . . . A terrific, final naval battle shows Alex at his fighting finest."

FOR WARLORD: "Bell's fine sixth thriller featuring swashbuckling British spy Alex Hawke mixes action and suspense with just the right amount of humor and old-fashioned boys-book adventure. ... Thriller readers looking for an unabashed romp with a patriotic heart and a smart take on modern-day terrorism will be amply rewarded."

FOR HAWKE: "A pirate book for adults...a fast, fun read."

FOR ASSASSIN: “Fast and furious. . . . Readers will be caught in the whirlwind of action and find themselves having a grand old time.”

FOR TSAR: "In bestseller Bell's rousing fifth thriller (after Spy), Alex Hawke fights the leaders of a new and invigorated Russia, where Vladimir Putin has been locked up in a lethal prison built over a massive radioactive waste site. Evil mastermind Count Ivan Korsakov (aka the Dark Rider) is determined to return Mother Russia to her rightful place in the world order by reacquiring her former colonies, after which he intends to conquer Europe and reign as the new tsar. The only thing standing in his way is Hawke, who, as series fans well know, is more than up to the task of thwarting those who try to take over the globe. Life throws Hawke a curve when he finds himself falling in love with the astoundingly beautiful Anastasia, who just happens to be Korsakov's daughter. As always, Bell pulls out all the stops with terrific action scenes, fiendish murders, diabolical villains, dramatic rescues and all the cool weaponry the reader could possibly hope for. "