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HAVOC: A Cal Shepard Black-Ops Thriller
HAVOC...it was just supposed to be a theoretical attack against a super-power nation designed by intelligence operatives.
Only the threat becomes real when Cal Shepard and the Critical Response Team discover that a rogue group is bent upon unleashing HAVOC on U.S. soil.
Now, it’s a race against time to locate the terrorists before they can release a deadly chemical weapon. But first, Shepard and his elite cadre have to survive against an enemy as cunning and capable as themselves and with the will to succeed regardless of the cost.
The fifth book in the high-octane Search And Destroy Series by JT Sawyer.
Only the threat becomes real when Cal Shepard and the Critical Response Team discover that a rogue group is bent upon unleashing HAVOC on U.S. soil.
Now, it’s a race against time to locate the terrorists before they can release a deadly chemical weapon. But first, Shepard and his elite cadre have to survive against an enemy as cunning and capable as themselves and with the will to succeed regardless of the cost.
The fifth book in the high-octane Search And Destroy Series by JT Sawyer.
258 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 25, 2023
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April 24, 2023
I received an ARC and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
The story begins with Cal on a break traveling around when he receives a call to report back to headquarters. It seems that a person of interest was seen around the scene where a MI6 agent had died. In addition, two members of the task force that the MI6 agent was on had just died in an accident. There was one remaining member of the task force and Cal and yhe other CTR members were given an assignment to find the lone task force member and bring him in. Before Cal and his group could get there, another party was also on location. A firefight broke out and Cal was able to bring the individual to a safehouse. Un fortunately the group that Cal had got into a fight with learned the location of the safe house and proceeded to attack. Cal and his group were able to escape, unfortunately the person they rescued was killed. Before he died, he gave Cal a operation codeword.
Cal and his team were then sent to Florida where Cal met up with one of the Cuban gang leaders. With the information that he learned, Cal and his team went to Cuba to search a warehouse for clues. This trip proved worthwhile and as a result they were able to come up with a potential target which was related to the operation MI6 was involved with.
To learn why this operation was taking place, what Cal and his team discovered at the warehouse, where the event was taking place and how everything worked out in the end, then you need to read this book. It is a definite winner.
The story begins with Cal on a break traveling around when he receives a call to report back to headquarters. It seems that a person of interest was seen around the scene where a MI6 agent had died. In addition, two members of the task force that the MI6 agent was on had just died in an accident. There was one remaining member of the task force and Cal and yhe other CTR members were given an assignment to find the lone task force member and bring him in. Before Cal and his group could get there, another party was also on location. A firefight broke out and Cal was able to bring the individual to a safehouse. Un fortunately the group that Cal had got into a fight with learned the location of the safe house and proceeded to attack. Cal and his group were able to escape, unfortunately the person they rescued was killed. Before he died, he gave Cal a operation codeword.
Cal and his team were then sent to Florida where Cal met up with one of the Cuban gang leaders. With the information that he learned, Cal and his team went to Cuba to search a warehouse for clues. This trip proved worthwhile and as a result they were able to come up with a potential target which was related to the operation MI6 was involved with.
To learn why this operation was taking place, what Cal and his team discovered at the warehouse, where the event was taking place and how everything worked out in the end, then you need to read this book. It is a definite winner.
August 1, 2025
Standalone story and I've loved this series. I was glad to see the hero from Vendetta in this one, Nate. I think that's my favorite between the 3 different series I've read.
I wish the author had one of the villains and one hero have different last names. In the beginning I was getting Foley mixed up with Flynn. Yes, I'm old, but surely you can come up with different names that don't start with the same letter, and have same amount of letters.
Graphic violence and this author knows how to write those scenes. Great main and secondary characters that kept the story moving. The ending is fantastic and you won't be able to stop reading to see if the villains win.
No cliffhanger, HEA, suspenseful, twists and intrigue. I can see where the computer program is getting a mind of its own for future stories - scary!! Crude words used which is normal for this type of story.
I can't improve on the blurb, just giving you extra tidbits to decide whether to purchase. (ljb)
I wish the author had one of the villains and one hero have different last names. In the beginning I was getting Foley mixed up with Flynn. Yes, I'm old, but surely you can come up with different names that don't start with the same letter, and have same amount of letters.
Graphic violence and this author knows how to write those scenes. Great main and secondary characters that kept the story moving. The ending is fantastic and you won't be able to stop reading to see if the villains win.
No cliffhanger, HEA, suspenseful, twists and intrigue. I can see where the computer program is getting a mind of its own for future stories - scary!! Crude words used which is normal for this type of story.
I can't improve on the blurb, just giving you extra tidbits to decide whether to purchase. (ljb)
July 17, 2023
Settling In
In book 5, the author seems to be settling in to the beat and tone of the characters to tell a complex but well-plotted story. Visually descriptive (sometimes it’s hard to imagine what’s happening in a thriller, but Sawyer writes good visual descriptions. Dialogue is solid for the most part, with just a few preachy diatribes.
In book 5, the author seems to be settling in to the beat and tone of the characters to tell a complex but well-plotted story. Visually descriptive (sometimes it’s hard to imagine what’s happening in a thriller, but Sawyer writes good visual descriptions. Dialogue is solid for the most part, with just a few preachy diatribes.
February 21, 2024
I enjoy reading thus series.
This series was fast paced and the adventures went to many countries but some out if the way areas. There was many places in the states that bring most of these concerns back home. Knowing the world is smaller and information is almost instant.
That makes these stories very prevalent.
This series was fast paced and the adventures went to many countries but some out if the way areas. There was many places in the states that bring most of these concerns back home. Knowing the world is smaller and information is almost instant.
That makes these stories very prevalent.
April 25, 2023
An excellent Black Ops thriller with Cal Shepard and the critical response team. A well written storyline with outstanding characters and plenty of action. Page turning read that I highly recommend. Read for the next adventure with Cal Shepard.
April 25, 2023
I haven’t read JT Sawyer In a while, so this was a welcome read. Lots of threads for the different main characters. Good action and reasoning involved. Now I have to go back and read JT’s previous books! Enjoyable read. I recommend!
April 25, 2023
People are being mysteriously killed. Perseus thinks they are linked. Cal Shepard and Company find themselves in Florida, pursued by bad guys, and trying to stop a plan they know nothing about, but can bring about the collapse of the US.
Very exciting!
Very exciting!
May 2, 2023
Havoc
What can I say but amazing. I love that word it rounds everything off. Great reading hard to put down. It’s the kind of story you forget your reading and your right in the middle of it. Well done JT
What can I say but amazing. I love that word it rounds everything off. Great reading hard to put down. It’s the kind of story you forget your reading and your right in the middle of it. Well done JT
May 22, 2023
Another exciting book by JT Sawyer
Cal Shepard and his merry band of misfits save the United States again. This time from a deranged group seeking vengeance against the President. It keeps you turning pages from start to finish.
Cal Shepard and his merry band of misfits save the United States again. This time from a deranged group seeking vengeance against the President. It keeps you turning pages from start to finish.
June 1, 2023
Always good, never disappoints
Excellent writing, good story telling. Great characters, good and bad. What more could you want! JT Sawyer knows his stuff, then writes about it. The zombie book are still my favorite 😊
Excellent writing, good story telling. Great characters, good and bad. What more could you want! JT Sawyer knows his stuff, then writes about it. The zombie book are still my favorite 😊
July 12, 2023
Book 5
This was another well written Cal Shepard adventure. It was realistic and believable. I will give this book a 5 out of 5 for readability, great storyline, and an unexpected ending.
This was another well written Cal Shepard adventure. It was realistic and believable. I will give this book a 5 out of 5 for readability, great storyline, and an unexpected ending.
July 17, 2023
Another great book
Another exciting story with all of the action and adventure you could want. The story moves so fast you almost get whiplash. Love the way the characters enter act and the action is non stop. Great reading.
Another exciting story with all of the action and adventure you could want. The story moves so fast you almost get whiplash. Love the way the characters enter act and the action is non stop. Great reading.
December 18, 2023
The Cal Shepard series has become one of my favorites. I love the camaraderie between the team member. Each member willing to cut up with another, then to throw caution to the wind & join someone on a death defying caper. Do not hesitate in grabbing this book you will not be disappointed.
June 14, 2025
HAVOC
This was a great read, full of a a lot of action and suspense. There were times when I couldn’t figure out how they were going to get out of a very tricky situation. But they did.
This was a great read, full of a a lot of action and suspense. There were times when I couldn’t figure out how they were going to get out of a very tricky situation. But they did.
May 2, 2023
What a story line on this fight against evil love this series!!!
January 19, 2024
Great series
Love the details and action, along with the characters. It's like a movie playing in your head. Love the characters growth as well with each book.
Love the details and action, along with the characters. It's like a movie playing in your head. Love the characters growth as well with each book.
March 6, 2024
i liked the book. First of this series and I really enjoyed it. Will definitely read more.
April 14, 2024
another good one
Characters are great, fast paced action. Seems impossible but with the right crew things happen. A good read for sure
Characters are great, fast paced action. Seems impossible but with the right crew things happen. A good read for sure
May 27, 2025
Same as previous Cal Shepard books.
Clean, rinse repeat. An entertaining escape for a plane flight or on the beach.
I will continue this series.
Clean, rinse repeat. An entertaining escape for a plane flight or on the beach.
I will continue this series.
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