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Mac Davis #1
Trust No One
WHEN YOU COME FOR THE WRONG MAN
Howard Parker wants to be Secretary of Homeland Security. And he isn't going to let a bunch of Marines who were in the wrong place at the wrong time stand in his way — even if one of them is now a reporter in Seattle, his home town. What are the odds?
Former Marine Mac Davis likes being a cop reporter. He gets a regular paycheck, and no one is shooting at him. What's not to like? He'd rather be writing sports, but he took the job anyway.
Then someone tries to kill him. Roughs up his aunt. Kidnaps an old Marine buddy. And Mac is going to find out why. And then? He'll put a stop to it. One way or another. If the tools of a reporter won't get the job done? Well then, he's got other tools to use.
Book 1 in the Mac Davis thrillers featuring a Marine turned cop reporter in Seattle.
Howard Parker wants to be Secretary of Homeland Security. And he isn't going to let a bunch of Marines who were in the wrong place at the wrong time stand in his way — even if one of them is now a reporter in Seattle, his home town. What are the odds?
Former Marine Mac Davis likes being a cop reporter. He gets a regular paycheck, and no one is shooting at him. What's not to like? He'd rather be writing sports, but he took the job anyway.
Then someone tries to kill him. Roughs up his aunt. Kidnaps an old Marine buddy. And Mac is going to find out why. And then? He'll put a stop to it. One way or another. If the tools of a reporter won't get the job done? Well then, he's got other tools to use.
Book 1 in the Mac Davis thrillers featuring a Marine turned cop reporter in Seattle.
354 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 31, 2013
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About the author
L.J. Breedlove
113 books90 followersL.J. Breedlove is a former journalist writing about what she knows: complicated people, small towns, big cities, cops, reporters, politicians, assorted bad guys. Mystery novels.
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June 20, 2022
Trust No One
Awesome read, characters and storyline. Started off slow for me but really picked up! Out to get a crook who has been in the Marines and now wanting to be able to be high in the government. Lots of murders and dishonesty going on. A best friend gets killed of a reporters, who was an ex marine. The reporter, his friends sister and another friend decides to get the guy responsible. A definite must read!
Awesome read, characters and storyline. Started off slow for me but really picked up! Out to get a crook who has been in the Marines and now wanting to be able to be high in the government. Lots of murders and dishonesty going on. A best friend gets killed of a reporters, who was an ex marine. The reporter, his friends sister and another friend decides to get the guy responsible. A definite must read!
July 19, 2022
Great FBI thriller
This story kept you on your toes until the end. Lots of suspense and action. The main character Mac was quite the character. Loved all of his brothers. The romantic relationship was cool too. Can't wait to read the next book and see what trouble he gets into.
This story kept you on your toes until the end. Lots of suspense and action. The main character Mac was quite the character. Loved all of his brothers. The romantic relationship was cool too. Can't wait to read the next book and see what trouble he gets into.
May 28, 2022
Action
Lots of action, great characters. The good and then the good you love to hate.
Sadness, love, travel, politics, betrayal everything that makes a great action story.
Lots of action, great characters. The good and then the good you love to hate.
Sadness, love, travel, politics, betrayal everything that makes a great action story.
May 17, 2023
Trust No One is a page turner that follows a former marine turned reporter who becomes a victim of a conspiracy to kill him and his fellow marines, because they were aware of illegal activity ordered by a former commander, now a potential cabinet appointee. I'd not seen any of the author's work before but if this is an example, I will be reading a lot more of her work. I did find a an item or two that were line editing errors/oversights but they weren't serious enough to rate the story lower. The main character, Mac Davis, is a memorable protagonist that makes one want to read the other books in the series, in a genre similar to Reacher and Gray Man novels, except with a more traditional career. Highly recommended.
June 17, 2021
Former Marine takes on Dirty Politician
What more could you want in action, intrigue and loyalty? If you like it when the good guys win this is the book to read. It's #1 in a series but works well as a stand alone.Yes, I am buying the next in the series. I don't want to leave these great characters behind.
What more could you want in action, intrigue and loyalty? If you like it when the good guys win this is the book to read. It's #1 in a series but works well as a stand alone.Yes, I am buying the next in the series. I don't want to leave these great characters behind.
June 10, 2024
I generally enjoyed the book and it kept me engaged. Overall, I recommend it.
One criticism is that there were several grammatical errors that should have been caught in the editing process. Another criticism is that the bad guys pretty much confess their life stories, rather than the good guy discovering them in more clever ways.
One criticism is that there were several grammatical errors that should have been caught in the editing process. Another criticism is that the bad guys pretty much confess their life stories, rather than the good guy discovering them in more clever ways.
August 29, 2021
A thriller action read
Great characters this story was full of action and twists. Mac brings down a bad senator and rescues his friends.
Great characters this story was full of action and twists. Mac brings down a bad senator and rescues his friends.
May 24, 2022
Good read
Not bad did keep me guessing about certain characters. Looking forward to more from this author., And just starting the next one
Not bad did keep me guessing about certain characters. Looking forward to more from this author., And just starting the next one
September 22, 2020
An enjoyable action thriller with the added bonus and tension of a newsdesk setting. The pacing was excellent and the little doses of humor worked well. I highly recommend it as a holiday or weekend read.
November 7, 2021
Fast and melodramatic
Fast and furious. Little bit stretching and should have been edited in places like, explaining the thinking / feelings of Davis- repeated often, which gives a feeling that did for adding pages. But, definetly a thrill ride 👍
Fast and furious. Little bit stretching and should have been edited in places like, explaining the thinking / feelings of Davis- repeated often, which gives a feeling that did for adding pages. But, definetly a thrill ride 👍
June 10, 2021
Totally engrossing
This was a fast moving, well developed story, with interesting characters. Once started, it was hard to put down till completed
This was a fast moving, well developed story, with interesting characters. Once started, it was hard to put down till completed
August 8, 2021
Great read.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book . Couldn't put it down. Looking forward to reading more by this author. I highly recommend this book.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book . Couldn't put it down. Looking forward to reading more by this author. I highly recommend this book.
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September 15, 2021Pleasantly surprised
For an outfit series, I enjoyed the plot and the characters. I hope to see more from this author...and watch his writing grow.
For an outfit series, I enjoyed the plot and the characters. I hope to see more from this author...and watch his writing grow.
November 27, 2022
Trusr
A very suspenseful novel. The plot about a crooked politician is quite believable. The author has written something that is easy to read and understand.
A very suspenseful novel. The plot about a crooked politician is quite believable. The author has written something that is easy to read and understand.
August 28, 2020
Terrific
What a nice twist of a storyline! I almost dead this book straight through! I'm anxious for a prelude!
I recommend this story to all!
What a nice twist of a storyline! I almost dead this book straight through! I'm anxious for a prelude!
I recommend this story to all!
March 23, 2023
working class hero
The first book in a series and if this is the first can’t wait to read more.
A normal day turns into life and death for several. A man just doing his job. But a man with a past to settle scores for friends and family.
The first book in a series and if this is the first can’t wait to read more.
A normal day turns into life and death for several. A man just doing his job. But a man with a past to settle scores for friends and family.
November 11, 2022
I was hooked with this storyline from the opening prologue… Mac Davis is like Clark Kent in the newsroom… and Superman (or perhaps Jack Reacher?) when he goes off grid. It’s an interesting mix of politics, crime, corruption and a lust for power. This is a good one, although the language is abrasive in places (unlike the writing talent of Lee Child) but it’s certainly a good story. RECOMMENDED
September 8, 2023
A brilliant read.
February 14, 2024
Great book that encourages me to read more Mac Davis thrillers
This is my first Mac Davis thriller and I will certainly be watching for more. The story line was powerful, the characters well defined, the pace was good and the ending done well. Some of the activities described caused people to die, both good and bad people. That’s realistic and I like realistic. When all the good guys live and the bad guys die, it doesn’t ring true to real life. This story does ring true. I did take one star off for editing. I’m not one to usually pick on editing. My brain usually reads past typos and normal editing issues. They simply don’t bother me. However, this book had a number of editing errors that pulled me out of the story and made me reread a sentence to get its meaning. I don’t like that. In addition, the flow is a little choppy. I’m reading along and suddenly I’m reading from a different viewpoint. Again, that’s ok, but there’s no warning. At least add spacing, a chapter break or even a squiggly line. Just give me something to say we’re now reading in a new location from a different character. Overall, though, this is a great thriller and I will be looking for more Mac Davis books.
This is my first Mac Davis thriller and I will certainly be watching for more. The story line was powerful, the characters well defined, the pace was good and the ending done well. Some of the activities described caused people to die, both good and bad people. That’s realistic and I like realistic. When all the good guys live and the bad guys die, it doesn’t ring true to real life. This story does ring true. I did take one star off for editing. I’m not one to usually pick on editing. My brain usually reads past typos and normal editing issues. They simply don’t bother me. However, this book had a number of editing errors that pulled me out of the story and made me reread a sentence to get its meaning. I don’t like that. In addition, the flow is a little choppy. I’m reading along and suddenly I’m reading from a different viewpoint. Again, that’s ok, but there’s no warning. At least add spacing, a chapter break or even a squiggly line. Just give me something to say we’re now reading in a new location from a different character. Overall, though, this is a great thriller and I will be looking for more Mac Davis books.
February 11, 2024
Very good story.
February 9, 2024
Excellent
It wasn’t until I as reading the author notes that I remembered the lead characters are fictitious. Not sure what that that says about me accepting all the killing and beatings as if that is normal. Now that I am no longer seeing/ reading the story and back to reality, I can say it’s really, really good. Ms L.J. knows how to write a compelling story albeit a fairytale. The kind the involves powerful people in Washington, the FBI, and the CIA.
It wasn’t until I as reading the author notes that I remembered the lead characters are fictitious. Not sure what that that says about me accepting all the killing and beatings as if that is normal. Now that I am no longer seeing/ reading the story and back to reality, I can say it’s really, really good. Ms L.J. knows how to write a compelling story albeit a fairytale. The kind the involves powerful people in Washington, the FBI, and the CIA.
March 6, 2024
This was extremely hard to put down. I started reading it on a long flight from Adelaide to Cairns, Australia but didn’t finish it. As soon as we checked into our AirBnB I picked the book up again…to the point my wife wondered if we were going to go exploring the city or sit on the balcony and read the rest of the day! Good plot lines, plenty of action.
August 10, 2023
Yes
Nice change to get a book with characters you an like, hate and laugh with. I was just starting to think I couldn’t find a really good book. Thanks L.J. Breedlove for a couple days entertainment.
Nice change to get a book with characters you an like, hate and laugh with. I was just starting to think I couldn’t find a really good book. Thanks L.J. Breedlove for a couple days entertainment.
February 2, 2024
Gripping Story
Well written, excellent characterization, tightly plotted.
I could not put this down. I fell asleep reading it late at night, then, once I woke a few hours later, got out of bed and finished it.
Completely satisfying ending. Highly recommended.
Well written, excellent characterization, tightly plotted.
I could not put this down. I fell asleep reading it late at night, then, once I woke a few hours later, got out of bed and finished it.
Completely satisfying ending. Highly recommended.
February 29, 2024
Trust No One
The name of the book says it all. Very well written and definitely is true of how the world works unfortunately. Definitely recommend to thriller mystery readers a like.
The name of the book says it all. Very well written and definitely is true of how the world works unfortunately. Definitely recommend to thriller mystery readers a like.
June 20, 2021
Review of Trust None
Good rythm. Fast reading! I'm looking forward to reading new books by this author.
Enjoyed the book while staying at home in complete lockdown.
Good rythm. Fast reading! I'm looking forward to reading new books by this author.
Enjoyed the book while staying at home in complete lockdown.
June 30, 2021
This is a really terrific thriller.
Love Mac and the other characters...even the evil ones.
Outstanding, believable action.
I am all in for book 2.
Love Mac and the other characters...even the evil ones.
Outstanding, believable action.
I am all in for book 2.
August 10, 2023
Hard to put down
February 3, 2024
Great read, always good to check out the first in a series. I can't wait to read the next one.
February 3, 2024
nice
This book was a pleasure to read very well written so many twists and turns made me concentrate,but really worth I would recommend that you read this book
This book was a pleasure to read very well written so many twists and turns made me concentrate,but really worth I would recommend that you read this book
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