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Ty Stone #3
Hate Box: A Ty Stone Thriller
You're always just one decision away from an entirely new life...
Ty Stone is enjoying life in Arizona and his new job with Door Kickers International, an organization dedicated to rescuing people from human trafficking. Then a high-profile raid on a movie mogul goes horribly wrong and Ty finds himself out on the street yet again.
Ty isn’t out of work for long. Some view his disregard for rules and his willingness to draw blood as an asset. Soon, a shadowy group with deep pockets decides Ty is just the man they need for a project they’re starting.
Days later, Ty is seated in a private jet destined for Central America. He's got a new job in a new town. Most importantly, he's got a new mission.
Ty Stone is enjoying life in Arizona and his new job with Door Kickers International, an organization dedicated to rescuing people from human trafficking. Then a high-profile raid on a movie mogul goes horribly wrong and Ty finds himself out on the street yet again.
Ty isn’t out of work for long. Some view his disregard for rules and his willingness to draw blood as an asset. Soon, a shadowy group with deep pockets decides Ty is just the man they need for a project they’re starting.
Days later, Ty is seated in a private jet destined for Central America. He's got a new job in a new town. Most importantly, he's got a new mission.
252 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 15, 2023
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Franklin Horton
57 books369 followersFranklin Horton lives and writes in the mountains of southwestern Virginia. He attended Virginia Intermont College and Virginia Commonwealth University. In his spare time he pursues outdoor adventures with his wife and two children. His interests include camping, kayaking, backpacking, mountain biking, and shooting.
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May 9, 2024
I like the direction this story took. Changes to Ty’s situation make better use of his personality and skills. Several situations felt exaggerated and unbelievable if not physically impossible, but the story was good overall. I enjoyed it and felt satisfaction with the ending. Since it left off on a bit of a cliffhanger, I do hope Franklin Horton returns to this series at some point. Granted, I don't like it as much as his other works.
What I liked least was the audiobook narration. I realize Books 1 and 2 also had different narrators, but this third one was not to my liking. This one has a more robotic sound, with long pauses after every sentence. It broke up the flow. The style reminded me more of an old Dick Tracy, cheesy detective radio program. I almost didn’t make it past the first section, but am glad I held out. The narrator’s character voices were decent, and I got more used to the pacing after a while. Still, it's a long way off from what I would have preferred.
What I liked least was the audiobook narration. I realize Books 1 and 2 also had different narrators, but this third one was not to my liking. This one has a more robotic sound, with long pauses after every sentence. It broke up the flow. The style reminded me more of an old Dick Tracy, cheesy detective radio program. I almost didn’t make it past the first section, but am glad I held out. The narrator’s character voices were decent, and I got more used to the pacing after a while. Still, it's a long way off from what I would have preferred.
April 23, 2023
Wow ! The first has set the character of Ty up , this third book we are really into Ty an why he ticks. Can’t wait for number 4! Eye opener to sex trafficking . Drugs can only be sold once , but a body can be sold many times ! Stop and think about that ! Greed steps in business men are on the take as well as Hollywood it’s what’s happening in this world today ! Only we have politicians as well!
April 12, 2023
Another good one.
I’ve been a fan of Franklin Horton since reading the Borrowed World series and have read all his other books. This Ty Stone series is different and the characters are great. Not post apocalyptic as his other books but tells a good story and exposes the corrupt world we are currently living in. Good read.
I’ve been a fan of Franklin Horton since reading the Borrowed World series and have read all his other books. This Ty Stone series is different and the characters are great. Not post apocalyptic as his other books but tells a good story and exposes the corrupt world we are currently living in. Good read.
November 8, 2023
Best one in the series another coming?
This book kept me up all night! I sure hope a book 4 will be coming! I didn't expect to find a series I would enjoy even close to the Mad Mick series. I can't seem to find books I haven't read, to get interested in other than the ones by Franklin Horton, now my very favorite author.
This book kept me up all night! I sure hope a book 4 will be coming! I didn't expect to find a series I would enjoy even close to the Mad Mick series. I can't seem to find books I haven't read, to get interested in other than the ones by Franklin Horton, now my very favorite author.
March 21, 2023
Excellent. Where is #4
The author is on top of things, with the first two books Just establishing who Ty is. Now the story is in full swing and I love OK forward to more sex traffickers getting their paycheck.
The author is on top of things, with the first two books Just establishing who Ty is. Now the story is in full swing and I love OK forward to more sex traffickers getting their paycheck.
March 21, 2023
WOW 😮
I am ready for the next book!!! When is the next book coming out? Can’t wait for it. LOVE LOVE THE NEW book. It took me about four days to read it and normally it takes me longer to a 📕
I am ready for the next book!!! When is the next book coming out? Can’t wait for it. LOVE LOVE THE NEW book. It took me about four days to read it and normally it takes me longer to a 📕
March 27, 2023
Loved
I loved this book by Franklin Horton. I also loved these characters. I can’t wait for the next book in this series. I would recommend this book and all of this Franklin’s books.
I loved this book by Franklin Horton. I also loved these characters. I can’t wait for the next book in this series. I would recommend this book and all of this Franklin’s books.
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April 14, 2023Hate or Motivation?
Excellent story especially on the characters and the situations that made them the way they are. I think you find a great story and a good feeling after reading the book.
Excellent story especially on the characters and the situations that made them the way they are. I think you find a great story and a good feeling after reading the book.
May 19, 2023
Hate Box was amazing, but the ending is unbelievable
Hate box made a reader stay engrossed with the book the entire time reading it. Then the ending comes and the reader can not wait to start book 4!!!!
Hate box made a reader stay engrossed with the book the entire time reading it. Then the ending comes and the reader can not wait to start book 4!!!!
March 19, 2023
Another Horton gem
I can never put one of his books down. In terms of character development, pacing, narrative flow... What can I say. Keep it up.
I can never put one of his books down. In terms of character development, pacing, narrative flow... What can I say. Keep it up.
March 27, 2023
Cool nook can't wait for the next one to come out!!!
April 4, 2023
Awesome !
Love Horton's books ! Always full of action and suspense. And "good over evil" ! Couldn't put the book down !
Love Horton's books ! Always full of action and suspense. And "good over evil" ! Couldn't put the book down !
April 5, 2023
Ty is doing the good deeds again.
Ty Stone is a real hero! Dealing with the lowest of the low. Riding the world of child traffickers, one scumbag at a time.
Ty Stone is a real hero! Dealing with the lowest of the low. Riding the world of child traffickers, one scumbag at a time.
April 18, 2023
This book is the best of the Ty Stone stories so far, and obviously there is more to come. After some rocky times things are finally going Ty's way... or are they?
September 23, 2023
Hard Nox
Another great book by Norton, he is an outstanding Author. The book keeps you hopping and looking over your shoulderr. Suspenfull and on the edge of your seat
Another great book by Norton, he is an outstanding Author. The book keeps you hopping and looking over your shoulderr. Suspenfull and on the edge of your seat
September 28, 2023
Great book,great story, great read.
Mr. Franklin makes many writers read like beginners. He has what it takes to make you not able to stop reading. As usual just great.
Mr. Franklin makes many writers read like beginners. He has what it takes to make you not able to stop reading. As usual just great.
February 3, 2024
Best of the series
I am a big fan of Franklin Horton. I think this series started out slow, but Ty Stone is growing on me. This ranks up there with the Mad Mick series.
I am a big fan of Franklin Horton. I think this series started out slow, but Ty Stone is growing on me. This ranks up there with the Mad Mick series.
September 28, 2025
3 of 3?
That didn’t feel like the end but it was 3/3. The series I read just before this was the same? Why?
That didn’t feel like the end but it was 3/3. The series I read just before this was the same? Why?
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