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Death in Pakistan: An Alex Boyd Thriller [Print Replica] Kindle Edition

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When you go to Pakistan, no one promises you'll return alive.

In the early 90s when America changed course and supported military and economic assistance to India at Pakistan's expense, deputy regional security officer Alex Boyd must defend the US Embassy in ISlamabad, Pakistan. Fighting against vicious, heavily armed, fanatical terrorists who are supported by a rogue element within Pakistan's military intelligence service (ISI), Alex and his team fight for their lives.

Before the battle even begins, however, Alex must overcome the staid traditionalists within the Foreign Service, itself, who believe nothing should be done to aggravate the locals even in self-defense. The new Embassy press officer, Rachel Smith, an accomplished athlete and intellectual powerhouse, intimately bonds with Alex.

As compelling as it is thrilling, Death in Pakistan is perfect for fans of Tom Clany and Mitch Rapp and will keep readers at the edge of their seat.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07ZTQ3B3L
Publisher ‏ : ‎ ; 1st edition (October 30, 2019)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 30, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 7433 KB
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After graduating from the University of Maryland with a degree in Economics, Mel Harrison joined the US Department of State Foreign Service, spending the majority of his career in the Diplomatic Security Service.

Over the next 28 years, he served in American embassies as either a Special Agent/Regional Security officer or Economic Officer in Saigon, Quito, Rome, London (twice), Islamabad, and Seoul. While in Islamabad, as the Senior Regional Security Officer, he won both the State Department Award for Valor, and its worldwide Regional Security Officer of the Year Award.

Following government retirement, Mel spent ten years in corporate security and consulting work with assignments often taking him throughout Latin America and the Middle East.

Mel met his wife, Irene, while both served in Quito. Irene, a Foreign Service Management Specialist, and Mel married in Rome, beginning their lifelong love of travel and all things Italian.

They now reside in Florida.

Mel can be contacted at melharrison.author@gmail.com

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Bob Enberg

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Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2023

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Death in Pakistan is a compelling adventure thriller told by master storyteller and lifelong foreign service officer Mel Harrison. As fiction, it is completely satisfying. But it is much more than that. It is also an accurate description of life in a US embassy compound, of interest to anyone curious about the foreign service. Further, it is an accurate description of Pakistani culture, politics, mores, homes, dress, food, and weather. Those of us who primarily read non-fiction can perceive this book as an accurate explication upon which a cracking good story has been superimposed.

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B Miller

Been there, done that - good read!

Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2022

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Mel has written an excellent book that superbly describes life in the Foreign Service as well as the excitement and challenge of work as an RSO in a tough duty station. Like Mel, I have lived much of what he has written about and found the book riveting because it was so relatable. I am a critical reader, especially when I am familiar with the topic or the context around which the author is building their story. I found nothing wrong with "Death In Pakistan" except that it ended before I hoped it would. I have already purchased the next three Alex Boyd adventures and am eager for my next flight so that I may enjoy them.

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Philip C. Blanchard

Action packed from start to finish

Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2021

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Having served in various Embassies overseas, I can attest to the authenticity of the inner workings within an Embassy as described in "Death in Pakistan". I found this book to be well written; an easy read; and an action/adventure story that would make a great movie. It definitely kept my interest from start to finish.

Phil B.

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Jimmy D

A true to life story of an Embassy under attack

Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2021

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The author is a veteran of the State Department and how it operates, the setting is our Embassy in Pakistan. His attention to detail of how Embassies work is right on the mark. I should know as I retired from State after 40+ years of service, 75% of my time was abroad at Embassies around the world. He describes how his office (Diplomatic Security) fits in with the rest of the Embassy staff. There are descriptions of how and what each section does and how they work together to accomplish the overall mission of the Embassy. The main character is the assistant Regional Security Officer Alex Boyd. The principal foil in the Mission is Winston Hargrove IV the head of the Political Section, who thinks he is more important than anyone else at the Embassy. He has no experience in South East Asia and is what is known at State as an EUR type. Hargrove is full of himself and this fictitious character reminded me of several real people I met in my years of service. The story describes how the Embassy security officers and the Marine Security Guards defend the Embassy when it's attacked by terrorists. This is an excellent story and well worth the readers time to devour it.

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Rita

From someone who was there

Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2021

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Stick with it. The pressure builds to a final satisfying crescendo. Well done! Looking forward to the next Alex Boyd thriller.

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C Dusterhoff

It takes a specialist to level the playing field.Charlie Dusterhoff

Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2019

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Death in Pakistan is a fast based account of the working ,configuration of staff...top to bottom...in Islamabad during a crisis. well written by a retired Security Officer.Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan's and Vince Flynn;s Mitch Rapp need to make room for Mel Harrison's Alex Boyd!!The author supplies the reader with a great reference glossary of diplomatic personnel with acronyms.His insights into who is responsible for what during a crisis makes the reading uncomplicated and rewarding.The end of his story has the reader proud of Alex Boyd and wanting more novels featuring him.It is truly a "can't put it down story".

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Dee Dee Matthews

Brilliant and attention to detail by an author who has lived the story.

Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2019

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Mel Harrison has lived the Alex Boyd life and knows what he is talking about on every detail of US Embassy operations. I look forward to the next novel and hope that Alex Boyd at some point gets assigned to Chad and provides the details of Embassy/AID/CIA operations during the Chadian rebels attack on the few US personnel members left behind. Mel Harrison's skills as a writer are evident from the first page until the last. I could hardly put the book down.

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Ryan L

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Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2021

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Great read! This story will keep you glued to the pages. Downloading the next books now. I rarely read fiction but this book was worth it and it reads like non-fiction.

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