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Samuel Carver #6
Revenger
Ex-marine Samuel Carver makes bad things happen to worse people. He is used to being in complete control. So when he finds himself caught in the middle of a riot in South London, he must fall back on his instincts and years’ of training as the riot turns into a battleground.Someone planned this riot for political gain and now Carver – in the wrong place at the wrong time – looks like the perfect scapegoat. Wanted by the police for murder, if he is to clear his name he is going to have to find out who is really behind these events. The truth will shock even Carver – and find him pitted against a deadly enemy who knows all of Carver’s secrets and in a fight that will bring him face to face with a killer without conscience.Set in a Britain in turmoil, with riots on the nation’s streets, the euro in crisis, and a political system in disarray, Revenger is a classic Tom Cain thriller that once again rips its story from the headlines of tomorrow's newspapers.
385 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 1, 2012
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Tom Cain
30 books113 followersTom Cain is the pseudonym of David Thomas, an award-winning journalist with twenty-five years experience working at Fleet Street newspapers, as well as for major magazines in Britain and the US.
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November 20, 2013
Carver and Alix are back in the UK.
As Alix is see a Mark Adams the UPP in th O2 Arena, while Alix is doing her interview with Adams Craver goes to meet a old mate called Snoopy in a pub for a drink
While having a drink a riot in the street where the pub is, he has to fight for his life to get out of it in one piece, when the riot had finish he is named as the second man after so many people was killed.
The police are now looking for him and so is Celina Novak who wants him dead along with Alix
He now has to stay a life to find out who set the riot up,
I do hope we have another Carver book
As Alix is see a Mark Adams the UPP in th O2 Arena, while Alix is doing her interview with Adams Craver goes to meet a old mate called Snoopy in a pub for a drink
While having a drink a riot in the street where the pub is, he has to fight for his life to get out of it in one piece, when the riot had finish he is named as the second man after so many people was killed.
The police are now looking for him and so is Celina Novak who wants him dead along with Alix
He now has to stay a life to find out who set the riot up,
I do hope we have another Carver book
October 30, 2012
Sam gets caught up in a riot and all sorts of bad things propel him from one incident to the next. It's a good fast paced read but was terribly predictable in the plot if you've read the other books in the series and know the characters. I've enjoyed the series as a whole, but I'm now left wondering, is that it? We'll have to wait and see, when or if there is a next Sam Carver novel.
July 3, 2015
This was the sixth, and final, book in the Sam Carver series. Or is it? I have to say that apart from the slight slackening off with the middle books I have thoroughly enjoyed the series. This book was initially a little confusing as it began with a suicide bombing in the Middle East. This seemed to have a knock on effect to the Western world, with many countries, in this case especially Britain descending into chaos and lawlessness.
When Sam goes for a drink with Snoopy (CSM Schultz), it all begins well, until they find themselves caught up in the midst of a riot. Things go from bad to worse and they end up having to fight for their survival, and some civilians who they have rescued from the mob.
The danger just escalates, and as the body count rises Carver finds himself a hunted man. Who can he trust as much of society has broken down?
This was a typical Sam Carver storyline, with plenty of action and unexpected twists and turns. In my opinion quite a fitting finale to this series of books.
When Sam goes for a drink with Snoopy (CSM Schultz), it all begins well, until they find themselves caught up in the midst of a riot. Things go from bad to worse and they end up having to fight for their survival, and some civilians who they have rescued from the mob.
The danger just escalates, and as the body count rises Carver finds himself a hunted man. Who can he trust as much of society has broken down?
This was a typical Sam Carver storyline, with plenty of action and unexpected twists and turns. In my opinion quite a fitting finale to this series of books.
July 24, 2013
This is a series I have enjoyed with a number of pretty strong and enjoyable novels, perhaps only one weak one in the mix (Dictator). And this looks like the end and you sense the author wants to wrap up the series.
Starting in a way that slightly tricks you (with an Iranian suicide bomber) but quickly leads us into a near future Europe and UK in economic decline. It also tricks us with where we are going next, to a MP who may have a dark agenda. But then in a riot torn Britain the story takes off in another direction with Carver (our hero, the "Accident Man") on the run and identified as a terrorist.
An interesting and brooding background and a real page-turner this could easily have been four stars but for the way the author went for closure (no spoilers but those who have read this will know what I mean).
Probably will lose something if you read this in isolation, so read the others first. If you have not read any of the books, The Accident Man is very good indeed.
Starting in a way that slightly tricks you (with an Iranian suicide bomber) but quickly leads us into a near future Europe and UK in economic decline. It also tricks us with where we are going next, to a MP who may have a dark agenda. But then in a riot torn Britain the story takes off in another direction with Carver (our hero, the "Accident Man") on the run and identified as a terrorist.
An interesting and brooding background and a real page-turner this could easily have been four stars but for the way the author went for closure (no spoilers but those who have read this will know what I mean).
Probably will lose something if you read this in isolation, so read the others first. If you have not read any of the books, The Accident Man is very good indeed.
April 11, 2015
I enjoyed this book a lot and read it quickly. OK it's no mind bending, but then it's not supposed to be. It's entertaining, well written, the characters are believable and it's also very topical. The UK is falling into anarchy, no one trusts the politicians, property prices have fallen to rock bottom, their are no jobs and guess what there's a political party who will change it all (run by someone many think is a racist). If you like action that isn't set in America (it's all in London) then give it a go. I have read a couple of his other books and I also enjoyed those.
December 15, 2014
The weakest of all the books.
I wont go into detail, but the main problem I have with this novel was the characterization of the protagonist seemed at odds with who he was in the previous books.
It's not a bad book. It is certainly readable and easy to finish, hence why it deserves more than 2 stars, but it's not a good book, and the faults resonated with me even after finishing it. I would rather give 2.5 stars, but 3 will have to do!
I feel the author has painted him into a corner, and needed a way to 'remove' his baggage and this was the story that did that. But, and for me it is a big but, the main character does some very stupid and un-characteristic things which allows all the dominoes to line up and be subsequently knocked down again.
I was jarred form the narrative when he sat waiting for a text, when he knew the love of his life was in mortal danger, and only just down the road. This was not the character trait of the lead in the other books!!!
There was some strange action that just didn't pan out or work too. Again, no spoilers, but why kidnap someone to kill them rather than kill them in situ? It didn't make sense.
Sorry Tom Cain, but this book was dull and by the numbers with very little thought about getting the main players into position; the mechanisms used were contrived and far to obvious.
Shame really.
I wont go into detail, but the main problem I have with this novel was the characterization of the protagonist seemed at odds with who he was in the previous books.
It's not a bad book. It is certainly readable and easy to finish, hence why it deserves more than 2 stars, but it's not a good book, and the faults resonated with me even after finishing it. I would rather give 2.5 stars, but 3 will have to do!
I feel the author has painted him into a corner, and needed a way to 'remove' his baggage and this was the story that did that. But, and for me it is a big but, the main character does some very stupid and un-characteristic things which allows all the dominoes to line up and be subsequently knocked down again.
I was jarred form the narrative when he sat waiting for a text, when he knew the love of his life was in mortal danger, and only just down the road. This was not the character trait of the lead in the other books!!!
There was some strange action that just didn't pan out or work too. Again, no spoilers, but why kidnap someone to kill them rather than kill them in situ? It didn't make sense.
Sorry Tom Cain, but this book was dull and by the numbers with very little thought about getting the main players into position; the mechanisms used were contrived and far to obvious.
Shame really.
August 21, 2013
A cracking pace and intelligent perceptive social commentary.
April 10, 2015
a punto de llorar
December 1, 2019
Well, this might have been the last book in the series, and I am not sure I am sorry. I am in fact not sure how this could continue, because the book is set in a somewhat dystopian very-near-future (the date of which we're now past). Pretty spot-on for the right-wing populist politician and his "I'm not a racist but brown people are replacing the British race" pitch. I don't think Tom Cain likes politicians in general (except maybe for his black president of the US, who does not appear to be modeled on Obama, however).
Alix is back for this one, but even more so than in other books, she is extra-stupid, and despite Cain trying to pull out all the stops at some point, I am not sorry for her, and didn't let myself be manipulated to tears or whatever -- enough with the torture already. I just never cared for her; maybe because Cain isn't good at writing competent women. She could have been fantastic; this could have been an interesting difference to the womanizing Bond with her as an equal-if-different partner for Carver. It started out well, then insta-luv, later a breakup off-screen (not a good idea) and an impulse marriage ruined it. The relationship parts were always iffy, and I just didn't care for them together after a while.
The plot is reasonably thoughtful, though IMO Cain still needs to work on that -- I wasn't happy with the final villain; does everything always have to be a massive betrayal? It gets old.
Alix is back for this one, but even more so than in other books, she is extra-stupid, and despite Cain trying to pull out all the stops at some point, I am not sorry for her, and didn't let myself be manipulated to tears or whatever -- enough with the torture already. I just never cared for her; maybe because Cain isn't good at writing competent women. She could have been fantastic; this could have been an interesting difference to the womanizing Bond with her as an equal-if-different partner for Carver. It started out well, then insta-luv, later a breakup off-screen (not a good idea) and an impulse marriage ruined it. The relationship parts were always iffy, and I just didn't care for them together after a while.
The plot is reasonably thoughtful, though IMO Cain still needs to work on that -- I wasn't happy with the final villain; does everything always have to be a massive betrayal? It gets old.
September 14, 2021
Aerul nopţii era sufocant din cauza căldurii, iar valurile mării atingeau uşor plaja presărată cu pietricele. Un paznic se afla pe pontonul de lemn, dar, deşi era trecut de ora zece, luna nu se vedea pe cer. Prin urmare, bărbatul cu mitraliera AK-47 nu-1 observă pe Samuel Carver înotând în apele Adriaticii şi nici măcar nu-1 auzi ieşind la suprafaţă direct sub ponton, chiar la picioarele sale. încet, în linişte, Carver se îndreptă spre mal, unde apa nu A mai era deloc adâncă. îşi scoase masca, înotătoarele şi vesta de salvare de care-i era prins tubul de oxigen. Agăţă masca şi înotătoarele de inelele în formă de D din lateralul vestei, apoi coborî încet echipamentul de scafandru înapoi în apă, lăsându-1 să plutească pe mare. Carver aşteptă până când auzi sunetul elicopterului în depărtare, apoi se întoarse în locul de unde plecase, la baza scării care ducea spre mare, în direcţia pontonului unde apa era mai adâncă. Se baza pe instinctele sale.
July 2, 2022
Revenger Carver 6
This has been a great series with some highs and some lows in Revenger we get one last good Carver story set in and around London.
The writing is what you would expect as this is book 6 in the series all the action set pieces are very well choreographed and the character of Carver and Alix are well fleshed out and no introductions are needed.
It has been a great ride but with all that being said none of the books have ever eclipsed the stunning Accident Man but this book does come close.
It's a nice finish to the story and wraps up any loose ends from the other books who knows we may get to see Carver ride again and I for one would pick it up.
Well worth your time and hard earned cash.
This has been a great series with some highs and some lows in Revenger we get one last good Carver story set in and around London.
The writing is what you would expect as this is book 6 in the series all the action set pieces are very well choreographed and the character of Carver and Alix are well fleshed out and no introductions are needed.
It has been a great ride but with all that being said none of the books have ever eclipsed the stunning Accident Man but this book does come close.
It's a nice finish to the story and wraps up any loose ends from the other books who knows we may get to see Carver ride again and I for one would pick it up.
Well worth your time and hard earned cash.
March 10, 2023
Revenger
What an absolutely fantastic book this is,even the second time around,I enjoyed it immensely,and what a man Sam is,this writer is amazing the story he tells us just gripping,Well Wrote
What an absolutely fantastic book this is,even the second time around,I enjoyed it immensely,and what a man Sam is,this writer is amazing the story he tells us just gripping,Well Wrote
August 30, 2018
Another great read in the Sam Carver series. Sadly, it looks as if this series has come to an end.
June 29, 2020
Great series, that has possibly come to an end, but then again.... Fast moving, good plot, just that the dystopian picture of Britain wasn't quite right, and the ending.......
November 19, 2024
Not for me DNF. It took too long to get going and I got bored.
January 26, 2016
Ex-marine Sam Carver makes bad things happen to worse people. He suddenly finds
himself caught in the middle of a riot in South London. Now he must fall back on his
instincts and years of training as the riot turns into a battleground. Someone planned
this riot for political gain and now Carver in the wrong place at the wrong time looks
like he will be the perfect scapegoat. Now wanted for murder he has to clear his name
and find out who is behind this. The truth is going to shock even Carver. He is going to be
pitted against a deadly enemy who knows all of his secrets and into a fight that will
bring him face to face with a deadly killer who has no conscience. This is book six in the
Samuel Carver series and a typical Tom Cain thriller. Kill everyone and sort them out later.
My kind of book and I had to give it a 5.
himself caught in the middle of a riot in South London. Now he must fall back on his
instincts and years of training as the riot turns into a battleground. Someone planned
this riot for political gain and now Carver in the wrong place at the wrong time looks
like he will be the perfect scapegoat. Now wanted for murder he has to clear his name
and find out who is behind this. The truth is going to shock even Carver. He is going to be
pitted against a deadly enemy who knows all of his secrets and into a fight that will
bring him face to face with a deadly killer who has no conscience. This is book six in the
Samuel Carver series and a typical Tom Cain thriller. Kill everyone and sort them out later.
My kind of book and I had to give it a 5.
June 14, 2024
I have just read this book whilst lying in the sun on holiday, couldn’t put it down and so I got sunburnt. Tom Cain’s writing is easy to read and straight to the point which is what I like. Sam Carver with all of his extreme military training is the ideal guy for this genre, he is ruthless and deadly and has the ability to think straight in the most dire circumstances which he finds himself in wether purposefully or not. He has got a conscience but his need for survival takes presidence every time. This book, I am sure, was written to entertain and not to be taken too seriously. It seems that, because of the tragic events that happened prior to the end, this possibly might be the last in the series (or was I taken in) and as this is the only Sam Carver book that I’ve read, I now have 5 other books to find. I look forward to that.
September 10, 2013
Had started reading The Accident Man when it came out in hard back and gave up very quickly! Was drawn to the premise of this book set in the context of a populations frustrations and disillusionment at its politicians, however this part of the story never amounted to much and I found myself increasingly annoyed by Carver's actions and the final scenes seemed utterly pointless. All the characters were one dimensional and their roles increasingly predictable. Read the last 50 pages, just wanting to get it out the way having got that far.
June 8, 2013
Oh it was okay. Probably better if you've read earlier ones in the series. Contemplated giving up at the half way point but then it started to get more Lee Childish and in the end I quite liked it. The characters are a bit thin, doers not thinkers. I also had a problem with the unnecessary opening scenes, which don't have any relation to the rest of the story. It kind of feels like he had this cool bit written and needed a place to insert it, oh I know, it can be the prologue. Overall ok.
October 11, 2016
Rubbish, weakest of the lot from a pretty weak series. I always finish a book, with this being the only exception. The decision to set this in some sort of dystopian alternate reality, was quite ridiculous. Maybe it's because I live in London and experienced the riots 1st hand (albeit, very far from the worst of it) that I struggled so much with the concept, needless to say it marked the end of this series for me.
September 24, 2013
This series started off so well! It was the next Jack Ryan, but with more violence and with dirty hands.
But the author wasn't able to keep it up, the books kept getting worse and worse, they still make entertaining reading but the tend to be more absurd and even silly at times.
I have no doubt that we shall see more books featuring this good hearted hitman.
Aaaaaaaaleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeex!
But the author wasn't able to keep it up, the books kept getting worse and worse, they still make entertaining reading but the tend to be more absurd and even silly at times.
I have no doubt that we shall see more books featuring this good hearted hitman.
Aaaaaaaaleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeex!
February 23, 2015
Sorry, really not enjoying reading this book. Can't even read more than 5 chapters.
Don't get me wrong, I gave it a star doesn't mean it's not good. Just that I didn't enjoy reading thriller.
Don't get me wrong, I gave it a star doesn't mean it's not good. Just that I didn't enjoy reading thriller.
June 25, 2015
Audiobook listened to in the car. Pacy and lots of action. Good protagonist, first read by this author. May well read the others. Kept me listening, though a little far fetched at times.
February 15, 2016
Her loss.I felt it within.
December 18, 2016
Very slow to get going but then picked up pace and didn't want to put it down!
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