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Adam Wolf Thriller #1
Resurrected
When Adam Wolf retires from a killer career (one that Uncle Sam would deny existed) and resurrects himself as an author of young adult books, he soon discovers that no way in hell is the pen mightier than the sword; not when the mob slaps a verbal contract on your head.
Moments after reluctantly snuffing his 60th birthday candle, Wolf witnesses the snuffing of an ace crime reporter. Wolf's decision to testify against the shooter puts him, and the only woman he’s ever let close enough to imperil, in the crosshairs of a ruthless crime family and their outlaw biker hit men. The one problem his hunters didn’t count on is that their target is no ordinary senior citizen. Wolf is a black ops vet with a bloody backstory he can never tell. A shadow man who knows that at the end of the day…covert actions speak louder than words.
Moments after reluctantly snuffing his 60th birthday candle, Wolf witnesses the snuffing of an ace crime reporter. Wolf's decision to testify against the shooter puts him, and the only woman he’s ever let close enough to imperil, in the crosshairs of a ruthless crime family and their outlaw biker hit men. The one problem his hunters didn’t count on is that their target is no ordinary senior citizen. Wolf is a black ops vet with a bloody backstory he can never tell. A shadow man who knows that at the end of the day…covert actions speak louder than words.
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Steve Trotter
4 books20 followersSTEVE TROTTER is the author of the Adam Wolf Thrillers RESURRECTED (#1 Kindle Best Seller in Vigilante Justice; Top 10 Kindle Best Seller in Crime Fiction and Pulp Thrillers) and HEAVEN'S ON HOLD (Top 10 Kindle Best Seller in Vigilante Justice). His standalone crime novels include KILLER DEADLINE (Top 10 Kindle Best Seller in Serial Killers, Pulp Thrillers and Vigilante Justice), and the satirical pulp thriller THE NATIONAL TRUTH: A Sensational Tabloid Thriller (Top 10 Kindle Best Seller in Satire, Pulp Thrillers). Trotter freelanced features for The Miami Herald, The Globe and Mail, and The Toronto Star, was a staff writer at the sensational tabloid Midnight Globe, and writes rock, country and blues songs, streamed free at https://soundcloud.com/stevetrotter-s...
For more info visit www.stevetrotter.com
Sample chapters:
Resurrected: An Adam Wolf Thriller (book 1) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0084RD6XE
Heaven's On Hold: An Adam Wolf Thriller (book 2) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B9EKO66
Killer Deadline
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EQAEL5U
The National Truth: A Sensational Tabloid Thriller
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OA5B3D4
For more info visit www.stevetrotter.com
Sample chapters:
Resurrected: An Adam Wolf Thriller (book 1) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0084RD6XE
Heaven's On Hold: An Adam Wolf Thriller (book 2) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B9EKO66
Killer Deadline
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EQAEL5U
The National Truth: A Sensational Tabloid Thriller
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OA5B3D4
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July 28, 2013
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"Resurrected" was my favourite thriller in 2012 and it is definitely one of my favourite books. When I browsed through it again this morning, I kept on wondering how this author could have had such a wonderful imagination in which to write this book. He deserves to be at the top of the best seller lists everywhere.
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I have just finished reading this wonderful book and the minute I did my husband John grabbed it from me. This is a very fast moving book about Adam Wolf a retired US Goverment war hero. Nonnas Italian restaurant is where it all begins for Adam when he is the witness to the murder of Normand Blais, a famous crime reporter (albeit that Adam has grabbed Jazz, his girlfriend to protect her and pulled her under the table where the wonderful repartee begins!)and he soon has the organized crime villains breathing down his neck. The writing is full of wicked black humour and when something dreadful happens to someone, you just feel like laughing. The organized crime characters, such as Bruno deVito, are so well portrayed. The romance angle is seen through the girlfriend Jazz and here she is involved with Adam where marriage is not on the agenda. The turns of phrase are just so touching and yet true. This is the best book that I have read for a long time. I hope that number 2 in the series comes shortly!
When the day comes that you refuse to put a book down, get annoyed with your husband for interrupting, refuse to cook the dinner and then not wanting to go to bed, well that to me is a winner!
I recommend this book to everyone.
"Resurrected" was my favourite thriller in 2012 and it is definitely one of my favourite books. When I browsed through it again this morning, I kept on wondering how this author could have had such a wonderful imagination in which to write this book. He deserves to be at the top of the best seller lists everywhere.
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I have just finished reading this wonderful book and the minute I did my husband John grabbed it from me. This is a very fast moving book about Adam Wolf a retired US Goverment war hero. Nonnas Italian restaurant is where it all begins for Adam when he is the witness to the murder of Normand Blais, a famous crime reporter (albeit that Adam has grabbed Jazz, his girlfriend to protect her and pulled her under the table where the wonderful repartee begins!)and he soon has the organized crime villains breathing down his neck. The writing is full of wicked black humour and when something dreadful happens to someone, you just feel like laughing. The organized crime characters, such as Bruno deVito, are so well portrayed. The romance angle is seen through the girlfriend Jazz and here she is involved with Adam where marriage is not on the agenda. The turns of phrase are just so touching and yet true. This is the best book that I have read for a long time. I hope that number 2 in the series comes shortly!
When the day comes that you refuse to put a book down, get annoyed with your husband for interrupting, refuse to cook the dinner and then not wanting to go to bed, well that to me is a winner!
I recommend this book to everyone.
October 2, 2012
Resurrected: An Adam Wolf Thriller
by Steve Trotter
(*Note: For this book, I’ve switched from my usual scale, which basically runs from 1-4 and allows me to give a 5 to things for reasons of my own. I’ll use the same standard 5 is the top, 1 is the bottom. This is so I can also post on Amazon.com with an identical review. My usual rating system, while it works for describing and debating books, isn’t universally translatable, and, to be fair, I don’t want to plug a star rating in that ultimately lowers the overall average simply because I like a 1-4 system that makes a clear distinction between good and bad, liked and unliked. )
Generally this is a 3.5-4 star read, a high mark for a first book from me overall. I’ll be right up front and say, I’m not fond of Vigilante Justice, either in life, or in Fiction, however, with fiction, if the author is willing to walk a tighter line, I’m willing to let go of my prejudice and enjoy what has been written. That worked out here. The story hugged the fine line between protecting yourself and those you care about and taking on the role of judge jury and executioner. I was able to let go of my concerns of glorifying vigilantism and enjoy the story of a crafty, older, but still vital protagonist one upping the unfortunate souls that decided he was easy prey.
This is a character driven story so any review should include discussion of Adam Wolf.
I thought the character, "Adam” was the best part of the book. Everything seemed to revolve around him so he could have easily been "superman" but he wasn't. I'm not big on vigilante's and I'm not big on moralistic characters that project their values as things that everyone should happen because their all part of truth justice and the American way. There was something about Adam Wolf that was human, if hard and crusty on the outside, and very capable. I think the secret was that the technology, the hard edges and the spec-ops stuff never became larger than the human inside the Adam Wolf to begin with. Even when I thought Adam Wolf was ”a little preachy” with his internal self-talk, it was more like ... this is just how “ADAM wolf” is and I didn't feel like he was disrespecting what I consider "human failing and frailty" as everyone's problem.
I like that he had a hardliner, conservative outlook on life, but there were times, hinted at that you could tell, almost more by what was left out that what discussion there was in the book that he has some ghosts, both from his family of origin and from his life in the military and an almost "recovery" oriented sense of going back to being human through writing YA novels. I also like that Steve Trotter didn't over work that aspect. There was a sense of it in the beginning and a sense of it here and there but, basically no beating us over the head with hard line “you can’t trust anybody” rehtoric. Then, at the end, we see, maybe a conscious choice to "stop living" the way I did when I was in the military (I mean managing relationships and emotions) when he
I'm not sure how much of this was "on purpose," but, I think that's not important. Being able to see these things shows a well rounded character that is realistic and believable as a human being, not some superman, and indestructible, retired spec ops guy. (I also love that he's 60. Come on, isn't that part of why we love the Sean Conery James Bond? This was the guy from "The Rock.")
The book is a swift read, scenes flow smoothly from one to the other and make sense. There is plenty of humor, plenty of butt-kickin and the delightful twist and fun that comes with age and experience winning the day over youth and a two-by-four.
3.5 – 4 stars.
There are some warnings.
1) This story is told in a noirish, almost Mickey Spillane “throw back “style. No punches are pulled, villains are bad guys who do bad things, and the hero didn’t learn his skills and develop his abilities in the pediatric wing of the kitty hospital. Noir-ish means that we get to read about the full impact of offensive actions taken by one character against another in a straight foreword narrative style. It’s not for the squeamish or for any people in a category (like youth) that needs to have their entertainment media censored for violence.
2) Another product of the Noirish look at things with an “old world” crime slant on them is the roll of women in their community. Several of the older characters in support roles (villains) are not particularly respectful of women in how they speak about them or treat them. Hey, they are villains right? I’m sure being polite isn’t in the Wise Guy hand book, but, if your sensitive to this sort of thing, it’s here.
by Steve Trotter
(*Note: For this book, I’ve switched from my usual scale, which basically runs from 1-4 and allows me to give a 5 to things for reasons of my own. I’ll use the same standard 5 is the top, 1 is the bottom. This is so I can also post on Amazon.com with an identical review. My usual rating system, while it works for describing and debating books, isn’t universally translatable, and, to be fair, I don’t want to plug a star rating in that ultimately lowers the overall average simply because I like a 1-4 system that makes a clear distinction between good and bad, liked and unliked. )
Generally this is a 3.5-4 star read, a high mark for a first book from me overall. I’ll be right up front and say, I’m not fond of Vigilante Justice, either in life, or in Fiction, however, with fiction, if the author is willing to walk a tighter line, I’m willing to let go of my prejudice and enjoy what has been written. That worked out here. The story hugged the fine line between protecting yourself and those you care about and taking on the role of judge jury and executioner. I was able to let go of my concerns of glorifying vigilantism and enjoy the story of a crafty, older, but still vital protagonist one upping the unfortunate souls that decided he was easy prey.
This is a character driven story so any review should include discussion of Adam Wolf.
I thought the character, "Adam” was the best part of the book. Everything seemed to revolve around him so he could have easily been "superman" but he wasn't. I'm not big on vigilante's and I'm not big on moralistic characters that project their values as things that everyone should happen because their all part of truth justice and the American way. There was something about Adam Wolf that was human, if hard and crusty on the outside, and very capable. I think the secret was that the technology, the hard edges and the spec-ops stuff never became larger than the human inside the Adam Wolf to begin with. Even when I thought Adam Wolf was ”a little preachy” with his internal self-talk, it was more like ... this is just how “ADAM wolf” is and I didn't feel like he was disrespecting what I consider "human failing and frailty" as everyone's problem.
I like that he had a hardliner, conservative outlook on life, but there were times, hinted at that you could tell, almost more by what was left out that what discussion there was in the book that he has some ghosts, both from his family of origin and from his life in the military and an almost "recovery" oriented sense of going back to being human through writing YA novels. I also like that Steve Trotter didn't over work that aspect. There was a sense of it in the beginning and a sense of it here and there but, basically no beating us over the head with hard line “you can’t trust anybody” rehtoric. Then, at the end, we see, maybe a conscious choice to "stop living" the way I did when I was in the military (I mean managing relationships and emotions) when he
I'm not sure how much of this was "on purpose," but, I think that's not important. Being able to see these things shows a well rounded character that is realistic and believable as a human being, not some superman, and indestructible, retired spec ops guy. (I also love that he's 60. Come on, isn't that part of why we love the Sean Conery James Bond? This was the guy from "The Rock.")
The book is a swift read, scenes flow smoothly from one to the other and make sense. There is plenty of humor, plenty of butt-kickin and the delightful twist and fun that comes with age and experience winning the day over youth and a two-by-four.
3.5 – 4 stars.
There are some warnings.
1) This story is told in a noirish, almost Mickey Spillane “throw back “style. No punches are pulled, villains are bad guys who do bad things, and the hero didn’t learn his skills and develop his abilities in the pediatric wing of the kitty hospital. Noir-ish means that we get to read about the full impact of offensive actions taken by one character against another in a straight foreword narrative style. It’s not for the squeamish or for any people in a category (like youth) that needs to have their entertainment media censored for violence.
2) Another product of the Noirish look at things with an “old world” crime slant on them is the roll of women in their community. Several of the older characters in support roles (villains) are not particularly respectful of women in how they speak about them or treat them. Hey, they are villains right? I’m sure being polite isn’t in the Wise Guy hand book, but, if your sensitive to this sort of thing, it’s here.
October 23, 2014
It was a solid 4 star read up to the halfway point & then started to go over the top for me. I'm still giving it 4 stars because it kept me reading, but I don't think a second book would. I kept expecting the hero would have real issues to deal with, but in the second half, he didn't. Too many helpers with just the right talents & plenty of equipment. If another book does that, I might even drop it to 2 stars.
I like the author's writing style. He's short on words, but uses them to good effect. There's a lot of sardonic humor & it was fun having a hero who was 60 years old. The setting, Montreal, Canada, was interesting, too. Kind of nice to know that they're as screwed up as we are, although I hope this author stays further away from politics & the environment than he did in this book. From the few glimpses I got, I don't care for either & they didn't seem to fit the character nor be particularly accurate, respectively.
Hmmm... Doesn't look like a great review, certainly not worthy of 4 stars. I guess it's a 3 star book, but was a lot of fun & the first part was really good, so I'll let it ride. I'll look for other books by this author.
I like the author's writing style. He's short on words, but uses them to good effect. There's a lot of sardonic humor & it was fun having a hero who was 60 years old. The setting, Montreal, Canada, was interesting, too. Kind of nice to know that they're as screwed up as we are, although I hope this author stays further away from politics & the environment than he did in this book. From the few glimpses I got, I don't care for either & they didn't seem to fit the character nor be particularly accurate, respectively.
Hmmm... Doesn't look like a great review, certainly not worthy of 4 stars. I guess it's a 3 star book, but was a lot of fun & the first part was really good, so I'll let it ride. I'll look for other books by this author.
August 6, 2012
When I first looked at the cover of this book, I thought it might be a little too gritty for me, but I really enjoyed this book. I love that the lead character Adam Wolf turns 60 at the beginning, as I feel that too many male characters are fresh, baby faced ninja types. Adam is gritty, well worn, sharp as a tack and enthralling to follow as the story unfolds. The style of Trotter's writing reminded me somewhat of James Patterson, but Trotter adds an extra edge with a cynical thread woven through, some parts made me laugh out loud. I love a man with intelligence and a sense of humour like mine, which makes Trotter a double threat.
The formatting, editing and layout are perfect and the author has obviously left nothing to chance. The story unfurls slowly, pulls you in and as I don't do spoiler reviews, I leave you to read...and then salivate for book 2. My order is already in...
The formatting, editing and layout are perfect and the author has obviously left nothing to chance. The story unfurls slowly, pulls you in and as I don't do spoiler reviews, I leave you to read...and then salivate for book 2. My order is already in...
October 12, 2012
Very entertaining fast paced action/adventure with a retired black ops agent as the main character. The story charges along at breakneck speed, combining good cops, bad cops, the mob and bikers along with with a very sly tongue in cheek humor at times.
My only criticism is personal. I tend to be a very character driven reader and while the pace and action sequences probably rated 5 stars, I would have liked more depth in the primary characters. The female 'love interest' in the main character's life seemed particularly undeveloped, tucked neatly out of the way other than the beginning and at the end as part of the final solution.
My only criticism is personal. I tend to be a very character driven reader and while the pace and action sequences probably rated 5 stars, I would have liked more depth in the primary characters. The female 'love interest' in the main character's life seemed particularly undeveloped, tucked neatly out of the way other than the beginning and at the end as part of the final solution.
September 1, 2012
This is one heck of a read. Fast-paced and funny, too. I'm loving it! Jump right on this one before they're all gone. I pressed the [BUY ME] button before finishing the sample and I wasn't disappointed. It was a great read.
Steve says the sequel is on it's way. So get started now. I'm betting it will be out before Christmas.
Steve says the sequel is on it's way. So get started now. I'm betting it will be out before Christmas.
August 19, 2012
'Resurrected' was an enjoyable and fast paced read. The story's hero, Adam Wolf, has reached that magic age of 60. On his 60th birthday, his girlfriend takes him out to a restaurent to celebrate. He witnesses the slaying of a crime reporter while he is in the restaurant. Adam sees the shooter and identifies the shooter to the police. He makes a decision to identify the shooter in court. Bad move. The mob, outlaw bikers and corrupt police work together to take him out.
However, Adam Wolf, is a former Black Ops Operative and goes all out to do some hunting himself. It ends badly for Wolf's opponents.
I look forward to the next 'Adam Wolf' novel.
However, Adam Wolf, is a former Black Ops Operative and goes all out to do some hunting himself. It ends badly for Wolf's opponents.
I look forward to the next 'Adam Wolf' novel.
August 11, 2012
Resurrected is a fun read. I couldn't put the book down. The fast-paced action, the story's hero, wiseguys and outlaw bikers weave themselves into a tale both original and comical. Adam Wolf, a senior citizen, no less, delivers justice in explosively creative ways. The author's quick wit is unique, his writing humorous in a dark way. The cynical thread that runs through the story is just enough to make the reader reflect on some of the absurdities that exist in society because most people close their eyes to injustice, fearful of getting involved. Wolf is not most people...
September 3, 2012
If you liked Lee Child's Jack Reacher, you will love Steve trotter's Adam Wolf. This is one (excuse my French) Bad-Ass guy who literally "takes names and kicks butts".
When he needs to defend his own life as well as people he cares about, this senior citizen children's book writer relies on his years of training and experience in the militaries Special Forces to battle the mob, killer biker gangs and corrupt cops.
The dialog is quick and smart with a lot of witty one-liners and commentary about society from Wolf.
This is a fun, exciting and well thought out story from start to finish. I can't wait for the sequel.
When he needs to defend his own life as well as people he cares about, this senior citizen children's book writer relies on his years of training and experience in the militaries Special Forces to battle the mob, killer biker gangs and corrupt cops.
The dialog is quick and smart with a lot of witty one-liners and commentary about society from Wolf.
This is a fun, exciting and well thought out story from start to finish. I can't wait for the sequel.
September 25, 2012
Steve Trotter has nailed a home-run with his thriller, "Resurrected." Ex-special ops operative, Adam Wolf, is 60 years old and trying to live a quiet, normal life. But life doesn't always let go of the past as he, and, his romantic interest, Jazz, witness a murder at a local restaurant. From there the thrill ride begins.
I was really able to relate to the characters and especially to Adam Wolf seeing I have just turned 60 myself. All I can say is; finally, a hero for us baby-boomers!
The first person narrative was spot on and the story flowed smoothly to its exciting conclusion. All in all, I really enjoyed Resurrected and I look forward to Steve Trotter's next work. Well done!
I was really able to relate to the characters and especially to Adam Wolf seeing I have just turned 60 myself. All I can say is; finally, a hero for us baby-boomers!
The first person narrative was spot on and the story flowed smoothly to its exciting conclusion. All in all, I really enjoyed Resurrected and I look forward to Steve Trotter's next work. Well done!
December 1, 2012
If nothing else, a fun read.
The story is predictable and the author uses every cliche possible to tell his tale, but it did hold my interest for the most part.
Trotter reminds me somewhat of Elmore Leonard, Tim Dorsey and Carl Hiaasen with some of the quirkiness of the protagonist and the way he goes about taking care of business.
The story is predictable and the author uses every cliche possible to tell his tale, but it did hold my interest for the most part.
Trotter reminds me somewhat of Elmore Leonard, Tim Dorsey and Carl Hiaasen with some of the quirkiness of the protagonist and the way he goes about taking care of business.
July 18, 2012
Great story and very cool protagonist. A flawless first person POV that shows other writers how it should be done. Really looking forward to # 2! sd
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September 24, 2012A wonderful, compact satirical style that pokes fun at a lot of sacred cows. Not to be skimmed! Well worth the read.
July 24, 2014
I really want to like this writer and series...
but damn, he makes it hard. why so cute with the prose ? And why not let a simple declarative sentence in once in a while? Here is an example, "Instead of running I set my eyes loose through the window for two legged creatures not indigenous to the area." What ????? How about something simple and straight forward like, "I checked the perimeter". This fetish with being cute and clever with language has metaphors and similes raining down on the unsuspecting reader like a cats and dogs thunderstorm. (See? He even has me doing it !!!!! I hope he lightens up in subsequent efforts or it will just be too much to wade through to get to know the character.
but damn, he makes it hard. why so cute with the prose ? And why not let a simple declarative sentence in once in a while? Here is an example, "Instead of running I set my eyes loose through the window for two legged creatures not indigenous to the area." What ????? How about something simple and straight forward like, "I checked the perimeter". This fetish with being cute and clever with language has metaphors and similes raining down on the unsuspecting reader like a cats and dogs thunderstorm. (See? He even has me doing it !!!!! I hope he lightens up in subsequent efforts or it will just be too much to wade through to get to know the character.
September 18, 2012
Nice change of pace action title. Adam Wolf is not your run of the mill action hero type. Really liked the tempo of this book. If you are looking for something a little different in your action titles, check this out.
July 30, 2012
A little slow and predictable at the beginning but once the book took off there was no stopping the story. Great characters. I especially loved Night Owl and Kit. And the ending was explosive!
June 12, 2021
Great action read
Loved the characters and the sense of humor. Most thrillers don't offer both as well as this one did. Looking forward to reading the next one!
Loved the characters and the sense of humor. Most thrillers don't offer both as well as this one did. Looking forward to reading the next one!
April 12, 2015
The plot was just interesting enough to keep me reading, but this book was about 40 pages too long. I didn't need to be reminded repeatedly that the main character had been a secret operative, and the many references to his personal relationships were tedious. Also, the tense switched between first person and third person, which I found distracting. Not nearly as entertaining as Hiassen. Don't think I'll read any other books by this author.
March 22, 2015
60 year old ex special forces, ex cia black ops agent witnesses a gangster assassinate a reporter and is then put on a hit list to prevent him from testifying. his old team helps him out....a little bit unbelievable...
March 11, 2023
Excellent book!!!
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