The Hunted

by Brian Haig

Book Overview

As the old Soviet Union fell apart, Alex was ideally positioned to take advantage of Russia's new capitalist culture. Twenty years later he is on track to become Russia's wealthiest man, then he makes one critical mistake: he hires the former deputy director of the KGB to handle his corporate security. And then his world starts to fall apart. After his new employee arrives on the scene, Alex is kidnapped, beaten, and forced to relinquish his business...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446195596
• ISBN13: 9780446195591
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
• Length: 453 Pages
• Weight: 1.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.3" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Gripping, Grabbing, Throat Constricting

The Hunted by Brian Haig A frightening story of corruption and violence, Haig shows that lack of morals is not restricted to foreigners. A lurid story of corruption at the highest level in the "new" Russia, "The Hunted" showcases the KGB role in modern Russia. A young entrepreneur finds that democracy doesn't truly exist when a mafia, KGB consortium conspires to steal his fortune. He discovers the corruption is as rampant in the USA as in his home country. The depths that politicians sink to further their own goals with out regard to human rights is depressing, especially considering the book is a fictional account of a true story. Haig portrayed an ambitious, talented couple with compassion and interest. Alex and Elena would be likeable and interesting without the violent story line. The character development was superb. The story line was dismayingly frightening. There was a surreal feel about the story that suggested improbability. In historic perspective the story may have been less lurid than reality in the "new" Russia. The lack of concern by high officials in both governments for human rights was depressing. It put totally new perspective on the whole illegal immigrant debacle. I enjoyed the book, I recommend it. It was unpredictable and depressing on occasion but it didn't just hold my interest, it snatched it, grappled with it and squeezed it without mercy until I turned the last page.

Outstanding Thriller!

Rendered one of Russia's wealthiest men for his entrepreneurial talents, financial genius Alex Konevitch ill-advisedly hires the KGB's former deputy director to handle his corporate security and subsequently loses his company before fleeing with his wife to America, where he struggles for survival amid false accusations and a contract on his head. I didn't actually realize this was based on a true story till I came to the end of the book. Fascinating. That being said I found this to be one of those rare thrillers that truly kept me engrossed the whole time. A captivating and emotional thriller with authentic and convincing characters. One of my favorite novels of the past few months. Highly Recommended to all thriller fans!

Move over Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, David Hagberg, Ralph Peters

Brian Haig has definitely "turned the corner" from very good to great, having written an outstanding thriller that stands equal to the best work of my other favorite writers: Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, David Hagberg, Sean Flannery, and Ralph Peters. The characters are fascinating and the plot development is expert. The dialogue is rivetting. Brian's stories have consistently reflected current events. So the fact that THE HUNTED it is based on a true story makes it even more tantalizing. Like the other reviewer, I do miss Sean Drummond. But the writing is oh so good, that I quickly "got over it."

Fact based edge of your seat fictional thriller

A fast pace, edge of seat fictional fact based thriller revolving around the kidnapping of a Russian entrepreneur being pursued by the KGB and Russian mafia. One of the best new books to come out this summer. After signing over his $300 million company to an ex KGB agent and escaping with his wife from KGB hired Russian Mafia killers in Hungary. Alex and Elena escape to New York and seek asylum in Washington to evade further torture and eventual murder in Russia if returned to their homeland. Little do they realize that their protectors in America, a politically corrupt FBI Director and the INS form an unholy alliance with the Russian mafia and Russian Justice Ministry officials to pursue and persecute Alex and Elena. One of Brian Haig's finest works.

A Change of Pace Masterpiece

I thought I'd miss Sean Drummond .... but after reading Brian Haig's latest, I'm convinced I'd like anything he would write. This book is simply a wonderful story, rich with assorted, believable characters - those you love and those you love to hate - and a fascinating plot that keeps you engrossed until the end, then wishing there was more. You can not help but wonder, as the tale unfolds, which parts are truly factual and which are the product of a creative writer. For readers of suspense/mysteries/thrillers and those that like a little legal thrown in, plus possibly some foreign intrigue, this book is the best of the year - thoroughly recommended. Perhaps, Alex, the star of the book, or his attorney, MP Jones, could hook up with Sean Drummond in a future story?