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Viper Trail
Detective Patton and his LAPD partner, Charlie Holland, fly to Washington DC where a killer has demanded their attention. The investigation is further complicated when a second killer strikes, seemingly competing with the first.
Five years ago, Mayor Cyprian Hague set up Viper - a zero-tolerance surveillance unit to crack down on crime in Los Angeles. Viper were then recruited by Senator Conrad Conway to carry out covert missions for the Animi - a group of politicians, movers and shakers who will stop at nothing to get what they want.
One member plans to use Viper for one final mission -
A game Detective Patton has no choice but to play.
Five years ago, Mayor Cyprian Hague set up Viper - a zero-tolerance surveillance unit to crack down on crime in Los Angeles. Viper were then recruited by Senator Conrad Conway to carry out covert missions for the Animi - a group of politicians, movers and shakers who will stop at nothing to get what they want.
One member plans to use Viper for one final mission -
A game Detective Patton has no choice but to play.
406 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 6, 2011
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August 22, 2015
I did enjoy this book immensely however imho it was about 100 pages too long. Storyline and characters were very good.
March 15, 2019
Intense
A solid novel with Patton and Holland as the central characters. The tension is introduced early and continues throughout the book. It was hard to put down. My only complaint was the back and forth between the present and what occurred in the past.
A solid novel with Patton and Holland as the central characters. The tension is introduced early and continues throughout the book. It was hard to put down. My only complaint was the back and forth between the present and what occurred in the past.
November 27, 2025
Received for free. Glad I didn't buy it. An editor for proper use of pronouns and spelling and words omitted would be helpful. Dialogue was repetitive and not particularly interesting.
July 28, 2011
This is the sequel to Playing the Game, and while it could be read on its own I would recommend that you read its predecessor as several characters are revisited and some of the key points make much more sense having read the first story beforehand.
In this one we are treated to non-stop action from the word go. We are also introduced to not one but TWO serial killers plus an old 'friend' from the first book. I loved it, I was gripped from the first page and could not put the book down at all! It was great revisiting old characters and learning more about them. Some of them in flashbacks, which happened quite a lot but we were always informed as to which point in time we were in so it never became confusing. There were plenty of twists and turns to keep even the greatest cynic occupied! I thought I was onto something at one point when I realised all too soon I was on completely the wrong track!
I totally recommend this one and encourage everyone to give it a go. I can't wait for part 3 now!
In this one we are treated to non-stop action from the word go. We are also introduced to not one but TWO serial killers plus an old 'friend' from the first book. I loved it, I was gripped from the first page and could not put the book down at all! It was great revisiting old characters and learning more about them. Some of them in flashbacks, which happened quite a lot but we were always informed as to which point in time we were in so it never became confusing. There were plenty of twists and turns to keep even the greatest cynic occupied! I thought I was onto something at one point when I realised all too soon I was on completely the wrong track!
I totally recommend this one and encourage everyone to give it a go. I can't wait for part 3 now!
August 1, 2011
This was the second book in the series; a follow up to "Playing the Game". Although it is a follow up you could still probably read it on it's own, but I think reading the first one helps with the history behind the characters and their relationships.
This is about LA Detective Patton, who is on the hunt of not one, but what turns out to be two serial killers. The good gone bad! The trail takes him from LA to Washington DC, where he becomes the lead Detective in charge of the hunt. He also finds out that an old enemy is once again involved, and he has to make sure his family is protected.
The story involves a well written plot, some great characters and many twists and turns. Just when you think you've sussed it all out, it takes you down a different path. I love books like this!
I was however a little disappointed with the ending, as I wanted the book to keep going. I am sure that the 3rd book in the series will continue the story in some way and provide us with even more thrills.
If you love James Patterson, Andrew Gross type books, then you will love this.
This is about LA Detective Patton, who is on the hunt of not one, but what turns out to be two serial killers. The good gone bad! The trail takes him from LA to Washington DC, where he becomes the lead Detective in charge of the hunt. He also finds out that an old enemy is once again involved, and he has to make sure his family is protected.
The story involves a well written plot, some great characters and many twists and turns. Just when you think you've sussed it all out, it takes you down a different path. I love books like this!
I was however a little disappointed with the ending, as I wanted the book to keep going. I am sure that the 3rd book in the series will continue the story in some way and provide us with even more thrills.
If you love James Patterson, Andrew Gross type books, then you will love this.
October 26, 2011
This is a good, action-packed book. Similar to James Patterson in style (and I admit to picturing Cross when the book refers to Patton) it has short chapters, constantly changing time and characters (without it becoming confusing).
This book follows on from Playing the Game but you don't need to read the first one to enjoy this. I preferred Viper Trail to Playing the Game and it's clear that there's potential for another book to follow on from this.
A good read if you enjoy good guys against bad guys, a few twists and turns and a frantic pace.
September 29, 2016
Cool
I gave it 4 stars cause it is a long story that did not have complete ending.
There was a lot of back down at the ranch action. It was hard for me to keep track.
All in all it was ok. Lots of tense action. The beginning caught my attention. But i found myself wandering to other books before i finally finished this one.
I gave it 4 stars cause it is a long story that did not have complete ending.
There was a lot of back down at the ranch action. It was hard for me to keep track.
All in all it was ok. Lots of tense action. The beginning caught my attention. But i found myself wandering to other books before i finally finished this one.
October 23, 2015
I would recommend this book
This book kept my interest and detective Patton played an intricate part. The ending was unique and I am looking forward to reading more in this series.
This book kept my interest and detective Patton played an intricate part. The ending was unique and I am looking forward to reading more in this series.
September 8, 2016
It was clear this was a sequel but it read fine as a standalone. That being said, I found the story hard to get in to. The book would have benefited from better editing - misspelled words, unecessarily repetitions, and narration errors were distractions to me.
September 11, 2014
very good
February 8, 2015
Nice read. Even though this is second book of the series I haven't read the first one and didn't had any problem to understand the characters.
November 20, 2015
Great series
Book two was better than one and I thought it was great. The suspense of what will happen next makes you keep reading, not wanting to stop for anything.
Book two was better than one and I thought it was great. The suspense of what will happen next makes you keep reading, not wanting to stop for anything.
December 31, 2014
Action packed, fast paced thriller with somewhat clunky prose.
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