Since then, kennedy has dedicated his life to airline security. Kuhns gimmick of onenamed characters quickly passes from affectation to annoyance, but the typical thriller tropes. The asset book by shane kuhn official publisher page. Shane brings that same intense voice and gripping storytelling to the assetan edgeofyour seat read you wont be able to put down. Shane kuhn is a writer, director, and producer with twenty years of experience working in feature films, documentaries, and advertising. Shane kuhn is a writer, director, and producer with fifteen years of experience working in the entertainment business and advertising. Kennedy no first name is a practically legendary aviation security specialist who trains tsa and homeland security personnel as a consultant. I was startled to realise that it wasnt a first novel, because so much of what it made it terrible was classic first novel stuff.
Suivez shane kuhn et explorez sa bibliographie sur sa page dauteur shane kuhn sur. Shane kuhns standalone novel the asset poses the compelling question of how far one will go in the service of ones country, especially in times of national emergency, heavy secrecy and plausible deniability. Overview in the exciting new thriller from the author of the internationally bestselling interns handbook, a private airport security contractor becomes a counterterrorism operative and must stop an attack that will destabilize the us and cause global chaos. He knows more about planes than the airport authority, a fact which doesn. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the asset. Shane kaun has given us a realistic vision of todays airline security from technology to human behaviour. The asset by shane kuhn 2016, hardcover for sale online. In the dream, belle was always the same age as when she died.
One of the original cofounders of the slamdance film festival, hes currently developing a novella and television series about a highly sophisticated international heist ring for the european market. His work seems have no impact on the actual safety of the world, he dreams of his dead sister, he has no place to call home, he barely sleeps, kept motivated by the tips of his favorite selfhelp guru. June 16 19, 2016 like most of his business trips, the only sights hed be taking in were those of duty free, wok n roll, dunkin donuts, and all the other apostrophic, postapocalyptic airport landmarks. The man named kennedy suffers from what he calls terminal illness, a product of the endless succession of airports he visits. Fourteen years ago, the final words kennedy ever spoke to. This would also be the first in the series of john lago novels, and would be accompanied by a prequel novella titled in casual friday released that very same year. Hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases customer service gift ideas books gift cards electronics home computers sell. The asset by shane kuhn signed first edition book see all titles by shane kuhn. Fourteen years ago, the final words kennedy ever spoke to his sister were in anger.
Drew chapman, author of the ascendant and king of fear. That day was september 11th 2001, and belle died when her plane hit the north tower of the world. Shane kuhn is a writer, director, and producer working in the entertainment business and advertising. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. My acute awareness of the fact that we are not safe at all when we go anywhere is a big part of my motivation to write the asset. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. The plot sizzles and the twists come at you a mile a minute. In the exciting new thriller from the author of the internationally bestselling interns handbook, a private airport security contractor becomes a counterterrorism operative and must stop an attack that will destabilize the us and cause global chaos. It is filled with plot twists and turns that keep the reader guessing which provides entertainment.
There are whispers of an attack and after 911, the us are highly focused on quick and effective counterterrorism tactics. Shoot the messenger by shane kuhn books hachette australia. June 16 19, 2016 like most of his business trips, the only sights hed be taking in were those of duty free, wok n roll, dunkin donuts, and all the other apostrophic, postapocalyptic airport landmarks he vagabonded past countless times a year. Mar 29, 2017 move over dan brown, theres a new worst thriller writer in my landscape. This exhilarating standalone from kuhn hostile takeover and one other john largo novel boasts a clever terrorist plot and an appealing. The asset by shane kuhn in the exciting new thriller from the author of the internationally bestselling interns handbook, a private airport security contractor becomes a counterterrorism operative and must stop an attack that will destabilize the us and cause global chaos. A shadowy evil is threatening to terminate the united states with extreme. The asset ebook by shane kuhn 9781476796239 rakuten kobo. Buy the asset book online at best prices in india on. Shane kuhns the asset is a book i hateread, something i havent done in years. The only one who can save us is kennedy, an expert in airport security. He is the author of the asset, the interns handbook, bought for film by sony pictures, and hostile takeover, the second book in his john lago intern assassin.
Buy the asset book online at low prices in india the. Listen to the asset by shane kuhn available from rakuten kobo. The asset book by shane kuhn official publisher page simon. Shane kuhn s the asset is a book i hateread, something i havent done in years. Shane kuhn books list of books by author shane kuhn thriftbooks. Shane kuhn books list of books by author shane kuhn. It speaks to author shane kuhn s plain, straightforward style that. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. A thriller that addresses the threat of nuclear terrorism against u. Move over dan brown, theres a new worst thriller writer in my landscape. It would be in 2014 that shane kuhn would write his first novel, which would be titled the interns handbook. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. So when hes kidnapped and recruited into a cia ghost operation known as red carpet, he jumps at the opportunity to become a civilian asset working with a team of some of the cias best counter terrorism analysts and spec ops soldiers as they race against the clock to stop the greatest terrorist threat that the united states will ever face.
The asset by shane kuhn overdrive rakuten overdrive. In feature film, he has written screenplays for universal, paramount, sony, and fox, and he has written and directed a film for lionsgate. Italy coming soon russia coming soon serbia coming soon slovakia coming soon biography. He is the author of the asset, the interns handbook, bought for film by sony pictures, and hostile takeover, the second book in his john lago internassassin. Sep 18, 2016 the asset is a bondish bourneish thriller with all the twists and turns that make the spy genre what it is. Norway united kingdom france germany czech republic hungary. Jul 12, 2016 listen to asset audiobook by shane kuhn. A private airport security contractor becomes a counterterrorism operative to prevent a terrorist attack in this timely, edgeoftheseat t. Kuhn s gimmick of onenamed characters quickly passes from affectation to annoyance, but the typical thriller tropes. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. If a cookbook described how to whip up a thriller, the recipe might look like this. Find best prices from your favourite online stores for the the asset by shane kuhn paperback.
The asset by shane kuhn used very good 9780751567366. Its the story of kennedy, private airport security contractor, who is recruited by a cia ghost operation to help solve the latest airport threat to the united states. Italy coming soon russia coming soon serbia coming soon slovakia. Click on the image below to see the asset by shane kuhn paperback if the safe is in stock. That day was september 11th 2001, and belle died when her plane hit the north tower of the world trade center. He is a cofounder and executive board member of the slamdance film festival, and a member of the writers guild of america. Feb 23, 2017 shane kuhn is a writer and filmmaker with twenty years of experience working in the entertainment business and the ad world. Shane kuhn discusses and signs the asset book soup.
Shane kuhn s the asset is a savage, fun and actionpacked thriller that blasts the reader around the world, never letting up its blistering pace. The brilliantly entertaining, clever new novel from shane kuhn, author of kill your boss, follows an ordinary man living an extraordinary life and trying to stop a repeat of the events that killed his sister. Kennedya private airport security contractorknows more about airports than the head of the tsa, and he feels more comfortable in his british airways club world flatbed seat than in his own home. Like most of his business trips, the only sights hed be taking in were those of duty free, wok n roll, dunkin donuts, and all the other apostrophic, postapocalyptic airport landmarks he vagabonded past countless times a year. The asset is a novel centred around large scale terrorism. About the author shane kuhn is a writer, director, and producer with twenty years of experience working in feature films, documentaries, and advertising. The asset is a bondish bourneish thriller with all the twists and turns that make the spy genre what it is. The asset by shane kuhn a private airport security contractor becomes a counterterrorism operative to prevent a terrorist attack in this timely.
The asset by shane kuhn is actionpacked, high stakes thriller that keeps the reader on their toes until the very end. In feature film, he has credits with universal, paramount, sony, and fox, and a writing and directing credit with lionsgate. Kennedya private airport security contractorknows more about airports. He is also one of the original cofounders of the slamdance film festival. See all books authored by shane kuhn, including the interns handbook, and hostile. The asset by shane kuhn book advance reading copy see all titles by shane kuhn. Shane kuhn is a writer and filmmaker with twenty years of experience working in the entertainment business and the ad world. A shadowy evil is threatening to terminate the united states with extreme prejudice.
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