Dan Taylor Books

A haunted man. A murdered friend. A deadly enemy. Dan Taylor’s career as a bomb disposal expert in the British Army ended when an IED killed three of his team and left him scarred for life. Years later, and on the brink of self-destruction, Dan struggles to cope with the nightmares that haunt him. Until the day an estranged friend leaves a voicemail message for him, moments before he is assassinated in cold blood. Plunged into a global conspiracy, Dan must unravel the research notes that Peter Edgewater left behind and locate an explosive device that is being smuggled towards London by a secretive organisation hell-bent on protecting its assets – and time is running out. White Gold is the first book in an action packed adventure thriller series that fans of Vince Flynn, Robert Ludlum and the Lee Child Jack Reacher series are calling "a blast!” The Dan Taylor spy thriller series – available in print, large print and audiobook from all major retailers and libraries: 0.5 The Legacy Device (a short story prequel) 1. White Gold 2. Under Fire 3. Three Lives Down 4. Behind the Wire What reviewers are saying about White Gold "The style is reflective of the thrillers of Robert Ludlum... a heart-pumping page-turning thriller ." Goodreads "There have been many thrillers coming out in the market today and, from time to time, we find one that completely catches our attention . White Gold is certainly one of them!" Readers Favourites "A gripping story that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Get the audio book version it's awesome . I can't recommend it enough" Goodreads " From the explosive opening, to the thrilling ending it had me hooked . It's a fascinating fast moving story." Goodreads

An explosion rocks a Qatari natural gas facility... a luxury cruise liner capsizes in the Mediterranean... and someone has stolen a submarine... Dan Taylor doesn’t believe in coincidences – but can he convince his superiors they are next in the terrorists’ line of fire? As Britain enters its worst winter on record, Dan and his team fight to ensure the country’s energy resources are protected. At all costs. In an action-packed adventure, from the Middle East through the Mediterranean to London, Dan and his team are on a quest which will test every choice he makes. Assisted by the enigmatic Antonia Almasi, Dan realises he faces an adversary far greater than he ever imagined, and not everyone is going to survive. Under Fire is the second book in an action packed thriller series that fans of Vince Flynn, Robert Ludlum and Lee Child are calling "a blast!” The Dan Taylor spy thriller series – available in print, large print and audiobook from all major retailers and libraries: 0.5 The Legacy Device (a short story prequel) 1. White Gold 2. Under Fire 3. Three Lives Down 4. Behind the Wire What readers are saying about Under Fire "Be prepared with some extra time on your hands – you won't want to put this down!" San Francisco Book Review "The attention to detail and research which has gone into this novel gives a great insight into this world. An excellent read and can't wait to see what Dan Taylor will be up to next!" Goodreads "Great characters and an engaging read along the lines of Jack Higgins." Goodreads

Dan Taylor survives two attempts on his life, and discovers the rest of his team missing. Now a terrorist group has stolen a radioactive isotope from a top secret government project. With the Prime Minister determined to re-negotiate the country’s place in the European Union, and deals being struck behind closed doors, Dan stumbles across a plot that will shake the country to its core. Can Dan stay on the run long enough to prevent a nuclear disaster on British soil? If his mission fails, his enemies will overthrow the British government, and Dan will be a wanted man. If he wants to succeed, he’ll have to sacrifice everything... Three Lives Down is the third book in an action packed thriller series that fans of Vince Flynn, Robert Ludlum and Lee Child are calling "a blast!" The Dan Taylor spy thriller series – available in print, large print and audiobook from all major retailers and libraries: 0.5 The Legacy Device (a short story prequel) 1. White Gold 2. Under Fire 3. Three Lives Down 4. Behind the Wire Praise for Three Lives Down : " A terrific story of political subterfuge that is so current, relevant and so credible it could be happening now " Goodreads "Each Dan Taylor book has felt like I was immersed in a Hollywood blockbuster. Extremely well researched, fast paced and enthralling plot. A must read - Treat yourself to this adventure!!" Goodreads " Dan Taylor is everything you could want from a lead character - a man of action, with great intelligence who displays the rare commodities of honour and loyalty with morals and principles clearly evidenced through his actions" Goodreads

As a short story prequel to the bestselling first full length novel White Gold , The Legacy Device provides an action-packed introduction to the Dan Taylor series. The British Army left Iraq in 2009 after a six-year campaign alongside coalition forces. What they left behind has remained a closely guarded secret – until now. On his last tour of duty, Royal Engineer EOD operator Dan Taylor discovers a conspiracy that will have consequences reaching far beyond the country’s war-torn borders. With no choice but to follow orders, Dan realises that the legacy he and his commanding officer leave behind will have an unimaginable impact on the future of Iraq, and that of the British secret service. But first, he has to survive the mission. Praise for the Dan Taylor series: ‘Be prepared for some extra time on your hands – you won’t want to put this down ’ ~ San Francisco Book Review ‘Rachel Amphlett has given us Dan Taylor and a series that is headed to the top of the class’ ~ Readers Favourites ‘Spy thrillers with well-developed complex characters ’ ~ Manhattan Book Review ‘I’m not sure whether Rachel has some sort of inside line to what’s going on in the UK and the wider world, but her stories are scarily current ’ ~ Goodreads

Dan Taylor is trying to keep a low profile when an old friend contacts the Energy Protection Group seeking his help. The man’s daughter is alone in sub-Saharan Africa, and her life is in grave danger. Thrust back into active duty, Dan realises that getting Anna to safety is only half his problem. The forensic accountant holds the key to preventing Western Sahara descending into chaos, and exposing the puppet masters behind a coup d’état. With a group of militants financed by a regime intent on acquiring mineral assets in the conflict-torn country in pursuit and willing to do anything to stop him, Dan must draw on old survival skills and luck to make sure Anna and the evidence she has in her possession reaches safety. Behind the wire lies a secret – a secret that people will kill to protect... Behind the Wire is the fourth book in an action packed espionage series that fans of Vince Flynn, Robert Ludlum and Lee Child are calling "a blast!” The Dan Taylor spy thriller series – available in print, large print and audiobook from all major retailers and libraries: 0.5 The Legacy Device (a short story prequel) 1. White Gold 2. Under Fire 3. Three Lives Down 4. Behind the Wire Praise for Behind the Wire: "Rachel Amphlett never disappoints and this latest instalment is no exception. Fast paced, lots of action with plenty of plot twists! " Goodreads "This is action packed, full-on and at the same time completely believable" Goodreads "Dan Taylor is intelligent, loyal, with integrity and a sense of humour – you can't wait to see happens next!" Goodreads "Dan is a character who becomes more believable with each book . He isn’t a superhero and he isn’t unstoppable, just a man with certain skills doing his best…and hoping it will be enough" Goodreads