JACOB SNOW

Full Name:	Jacob Snow
Series Name:	The Spy Game
Nationality:	American
Organization:	CIA
Occupation	Agent

Creator:	Jack Mars
Time Span:	2022 - 2025

ABOUT THE SERIES

Jacob Snow is an agent with the CIA.

When we are introduced to him in the first recorded adventure, he is not having a particularly good day thanks to being tied to a chair and receiving painful blows from a fist. That fist belonged to a member of an Al Qaeda splinter group and the chair was in a house in the suburbs of Damascus. When physical beating did not get them the info they wanted and the suggestions of severing fingers is broached as the next stage in the torture, that is when Snow felt it time to make use of an unusual skill taught him by his parents as a child - he used a special maneuver to dislocate one shoulder, pull that arm from of the restraints, pop it back into place, and then repeat the process for the other side. After that painful procedure, subduing the three torturers seemed almost anticlimactic.

That trick, as mentioned, had been taught him when he was little. It would have been fascinating to learn more about his upbringing but (as of this writing) we know very little except the tantalizing: "Some kids dreamed of running away and joining the circus. Jacob didn't have to. He grew up in the circus".

The part we do get told a good deal about concerning Snow before he went to work for the Agency is not as fun to imagine. He was a proud member of the elite U.S. Army Rangers, serving yet another tour in Afghanistan, when the horror happened. Weeks of constant stress and tension and danger led up to a terrible incident in which the squad team he was in "snapped". Snow watched his fellow soldiers retaliate an ambush by taking their anger out on villagers; rather than watch more innocents die, Snow had fought his own side.

"That's when Jacob's mind broke", is what we are told. That followed by months of his living in the mountain region on his own until a CIA agent named Peters, sent to eliminate him, decided to save him instead. A considerable amount of time later, Snow went to work for the Agency.

The name Peters will play an important role in Snow's life beyond the man who saved him and gave him a new life. His grown daughter, Dr. Jana Peters, a noted archaeologist, will somewhat unwillingly get thrust into Snow's sphere and whether they want it or not, the two will become enmeshed. Dr. Peters may not have Snow's fighting skills or inclinations, but it would be a bad mistake to discount her in any way.

BOOKS

Number of Books:	18
First Appearance:	2022
Last Appearance:	2025


1			Target One Written by Jack Mars Copyright: 2022 When an ancient Egyptian relic goes missing under mysterious circumstances, Jacob knows this is no run-of-the-mill robbery: the relic holds a secret—one that could destroy everything. Jacob seeks out a mysterious and beautiful archeologist, whose brilliance is needed on the case. Together, they must partner to decode the archeological riddles and stop the terrorists before it is too late. Yet as they race to recover the stolen artifact, they soon find themselves in the midst of a conspiracy bigger than anything they could have imagined—and time is quickly running out.

2			Target Two Written by Jack Mars Copyright: 2022 "When a terrorist group sets its eyes on the greatest archeological treasure of the holiest city, Jacob, dispatched, knows he has little time to reach Jerusalem before it sparks an international war. Jacob knows, even more, that he cannot solve the case without partnering with the mysterious archeologist he hopes to not fall in love with. As they spring into action to decode the ancient riddles and stop them, they soon realize the plot goes deeper than they could have imagined. With the fate of the world in the balance, they may just be out of time."

3			Target Three Written by Jack Mars Copyright: 2023 "A new terrorist group arises with a terrifying weapon: a deadly disease, lying dormant underwater for centuries. If unleashed, it will wreak unimaginable destruction—and Jacob is the only one who can stop it. But the path to finding it lies through an ancient relic. And the only one brilliant enough to unravel its symbolism is Jana, Jacob’s mysterious partner and archeologist. Together, they must find and stop the terrorists before its too late. But in a shocking twist, Jacob realizes that his own path may just come back to bring him down."

4			Target Four Written by Jack Mars Copyright: 2023 "Archeologists are found murdered in the wake of discovering a mysterious, precious relic, deep in the jungles of South America, and Jacob Snow, elite soldier-turned-CIA agent, finds himself in a race against time to uncover the mysterious motives. Not only is this ancient relic priceless, but it could unsettle world security. Jacob knows he must turn once again to his mysterious partner and archeologist to help decode the riddle. Who would kill for a mythical object, and why?"

5			Target Five Written by Jack Mars, Jack Mars Copyright: "A CIA agent, posing as an archeologist in Pakistan, is arrested, and world security hinges on what he knows—and what he found. Jacob Snow, elite soldier-turned-CIA agent, with his mysterious archeologist partner, must race against time to find him, and to free him, before it’s too late. But at every turn the mystery deepens—and time is running out."

6			Target Six Written by Jack Mars, Jack Mars Copyright: 2023 "After a brazen theft from the basement of the Louvre, a terrorist organization holds a mysterious, un-catalogued relic for ransom. When a pyramid is destroyed—and hundreds killed—the stakes escalate, with other high-profile targets—and civilian lives—in their sights. With lives on the line, Jacob Snow, elite soldier-turned-CIA agent, must team up with his mysterious archeologist partner to figure out what they stole, who they are—and how to stop them before it’s too late."

7			Target Seven Written by Jack Mars Copyright: 2023 "The hunt for a legendary lost artifact has Jacob in a wild chase across the Mediterranean, in a race against time to catch the nefarious organization after it. But in a shocking twist, when Jacob realizes who the artifact is destined for, the stakes could not be higher—or more dangerous."

8			Target Eight Written by Jack Mars Copyright: 2024 "When terrorists threaten to blow up a major dam, threatening one of the world’s most important archeological sites, Jacob is summoned to find them and stop them before it’s too late. But in a series of never-ending twists and turns, Jacob learns that finding them won’t be as easy as it seems—and that their ultimate target may be even worse than thought…"

9			Target Nine Written by Jack Mars Copyright: 2024 "High up in the snowy mountains of Nepal, terrorists are on the verge of discovering one of the world’s great archeological treasures and, crossing the border, threatening world security. Jacob must race to find them and stop them. But as he fights the world’s harshest elements, Jacob soon realizes he may be walking right into a global trap…."

10			Target Ten Written by Jack Mars Copyright: 2024 "In the shadow of the fallen Byzantine Empire, CIA Agent Jacob Snow and his daring archaeologist partner Jana discover a deadly quest for the last treasure of the Romans. As they traverse the perilous terrain of a Turkish island, they face a high-stakes puzzle only they can solve—but will the cost be higher than they bargained for?"

11			Target Eleven Written by Jack Mars Copyright: 2024 "In a pulse-pounding chase through the shadows of history, CIA Agent Jacob Snow teams up once again with daring archeologist Jana to thwart a warlord's scheme of warfare reborn. As ancient siege tactics strike embassies and historic plagues threaten urban annihilation, only their combined wits can unravel the past's lethal secrets and prevent a global catastrophe."

12			Target Twelve Written by Jack Mars Copyright: 2025 "When an artifact linked to Delphi's Oracles reveals the power to wipe clean the human mind, CIA Agent Jacob Snow and enigmatic archaeologist Jana race to prevent history's erasure. As they navigate a labyrinth of clues, they're swept into an adrenaline-fueled rush against espionage agents who are just one step away from turning leaders into tabula rasa."

13			Target Thirteen Written by Jack Mars Copyright: 2025 "Beneath the sands of time lies a secret that could change the world, and it's up to CIA Agent Jacob Snow and his cunning partner Jana to chase down an artifact as old as King Solomon himself. From bustling markets to ancient wonders, they're racing against thieves who'd kill for power—and a ticking clock that could spell disaster for the global economy."

14			Target Fourteen Written by Jack Mars Copyright: 2025 "When an ancient virus surfaces, promising a fate worse than death, CIA Agent Jacob Snow teams up once again with brilliant archaeologist Jana to hunt down the cure for a modern-day Medusa's curse. Racing against the clock through crypts and cityscapes, they face an eco-terrorist group poised to turn myth into a terrifying reality."

15			Target Fifteen Written by Jack Mars Copyright: 2025 "In the heart of the jungle, an ancient Mayan doomsday device lies hidden, and only CIA Agent Jacob Snow and daring archeologist Jana Peters can prevent a deluded billionaire from unleashing its catastrophic power. As they face a labyrinth of deadly traps and treacherous mercenaries, time is ticking to save the world from a climate apocalypse."

16			Target Sixteen Written by Jack Mars Copyright: 2025 "Deep in the heart of Mongolia, an ancient artifact with destructive capabilities lies hidden. CIA Agent Jacob Snow and archaeologist Jana Peters must outwit a deadly alliance of Russian and Chinese operatives to recover a seismic weapon lost since Genghis Khan's reign, racing against time to prevent a global catastrophe."

17			Target Seventeen Written by Jack Mars Copyright: 2025 "Museums across Europe are being plundered by audacious thieves hunting ancient artifacts that CIA Agent Jacob Snow discovers are key to an enigmatic device – the Archimedes Sphere. Alongside gutsy archaeologist Jana Peters, he must outwit a shadowy tech magnate bent on chaos, uncover the hidden gears of history, and stop a scheme that could unhinge the globe's financial markets."

18			Target Eighteen Written by Jack Mars Copyright: 2025 "Catastrophe strikes in the heart of New York City as CIA Agent Jacob Snow uncovers a terrorist plot cloaking the theft of an artifact linked to an Egyptian enigma. Racing against a ticking clock, Jacob and Jana must decode history's deadliest secrets to thwart an industrialist's vision of war forged with indestructible metal—before a 72-hour deadline ushers in unprecedented terror."

MY COMMENTS

I mentioned recently when I was entering another of the really enjoyable action series from the mind of Jack Mars that I liked everything he did, starting with his Luke Stone and including even more so his Agent Zero adventures. The Jacob Snow books do nothing to minimize that appreciation. The author just oozes ... wait, no matter how I end that, it'll be weird.

Mr. Mars is a terrific storyteller with lots and lots of imagination and the skill to draw us into his worlds. I have visited several now and loved the journey. I am sure I will continue that for some time.

GRADE

My Grade: B+

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