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Lethal Target
If you like Mark Dawson, Steven Leather, Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne and Lee Child's Jack Reacher, you will love this heart-stopping thriller.
A former Special Forces soldier and Government Agent is pursued by ruthless and brutal operatives.
Jack Kane is a man on the run... a secret agency wants him dead... and his family are in the firing line.
A violent encounter forces Kane to emerge from a life in hiding, where he had hoped his wife and children would be safe. He must go on the run and fight for the lives of those he holds most dear. The forces out to kill him are skilled, well-armed, and are his former colleagues in the Mjolnir Agency, a black-ops shadow section of MI6.
Kane is pursued by savage gangland members and vicious assassins. Can he survive and save his family in his fast paced adventure packed with action, twists, and unforgettable characters?
A former Special Forces soldier and Government Agent is pursued by ruthless and brutal operatives.
Jack Kane is a man on the run... a secret agency wants him dead... and his family are in the firing line.
A violent encounter forces Kane to emerge from a life in hiding, where he had hoped his wife and children would be safe. He must go on the run and fight for the lives of those he holds most dear. The forces out to kill him are skilled, well-armed, and are his former colleagues in the Mjolnir Agency, a black-ops shadow section of MI6.
Kane is pursued by savage gangland members and vicious assassins. Can he survive and save his family in his fast paced adventure packed with action, twists, and unforgettable characters?
433 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 21, 2023
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November 18, 2023
Blood and guts
The novel started with a very strange style and the language didn’t flow well. It then degenerated into a seemingly endless sequence of fights and shootings described in gory detail. I’m used to novels where heroes have amazing self-preservation skills, but this sadly extends the odds to a ridiculous level. No I didn’t enjoy the experience. Why did I finish it? I really don’t know.
The novel started with a very strange style and the language didn’t flow well. It then degenerated into a seemingly endless sequence of fights and shootings described in gory detail. I’m used to novels where heroes have amazing self-preservation skills, but this sadly extends the odds to a ridiculous level. No I didn’t enjoy the experience. Why did I finish it? I really don’t know.
December 2, 2023
Good story, great read
January 15, 2025
This is everything that you want from an Action Thriller. Jack Kane is a ruthless Killing machine, trained in the SAS and then in a special ops group he has no qualms when it comes down to kill or be killed.
Jack has been living a quiet life with his wife and children after being released from his duties by a man that he trusted. He gave evidence of his black ops missions in exchange for his retirement and he and his family were given new names and a chance to live in peace. What he didn't know was that if his identity ever flashed up in certain places then he would be hunted down and killed.
He did just that when he saw a woman that he worked with being assaulted by four men and he stepped in to save her and left all of the ruffians in a bad state, when questioned by police his ID flagged up in the wrong place and the hunt for Jack Kane began. Suddenly his quiet life was no more and not only was his mortality in danger but also that of his wife and children.
A fast paced and page turning, exciting and gut busting read which I highly recommend to readers of this genre, I really look forward to reading more about Jack Kane, an excellent 5/5.
I have discovered that Dan Stone also writes historical fiction about Vikings, a genre that I am also passionate about, under his real name Peter Gibbons and so I will be searching, with relish, for those too.
Jack has been living a quiet life with his wife and children after being released from his duties by a man that he trusted. He gave evidence of his black ops missions in exchange for his retirement and he and his family were given new names and a chance to live in peace. What he didn't know was that if his identity ever flashed up in certain places then he would be hunted down and killed.
He did just that when he saw a woman that he worked with being assaulted by four men and he stepped in to save her and left all of the ruffians in a bad state, when questioned by police his ID flagged up in the wrong place and the hunt for Jack Kane began. Suddenly his quiet life was no more and not only was his mortality in danger but also that of his wife and children.
A fast paced and page turning, exciting and gut busting read which I highly recommend to readers of this genre, I really look forward to reading more about Jack Kane, an excellent 5/5.
I have discovered that Dan Stone also writes historical fiction about Vikings, a genre that I am also passionate about, under his real name Peter Gibbons and so I will be searching, with relish, for those too.
February 8, 2026
2.5 -> 3
"Lethal Target" далеко не первая книжка сочинителя Питера Гиббонса, выступающего тут под псевдонимом Дэн Стоун, что удивительно, поскольку написана вся эта залепуха крайне неряшливо. Но обещанный дыц-дыц на месте, а голова не напрягается, что еще нужно в наше непростое и тревожное время?
"Lethal Target" далеко не первая книжка сочинителя Питера Гиббонса, выступающего тут под псевдонимом Дэн Стоун, что удивительно, поскольку написана вся эта залепуха крайне неряшливо. Но обещанный дыц-дыц на месте, а голова не напрягается, что еще нужно в наше непростое и тревожное время?
Kane’s shoulders sank, and agonising sadness overwhelmed him. Sobs erupted from deep inside his chest, wracking his body and shuddering his torso. Kane howled like a wounded wolf inside the speeding car. Fat, heavy tears rolled down his cheeks, and he wept with the pain of a bereaved husband and a father who knew that his children’s lives were in the greatest peril.
October 19, 2023
Fast moving thriller.
A good fast moving thriller that has Kane through an act of kindness to a fellow employee uncovering his hidden identity to a secret government agency for which he once worked for sending agents out to kill him. In process of the operation to kill Kane his wife also in witness protection is killed and the two children kidnapped. With the help of a police officer initially unsure of his actions they embark on a rescue mission to recover his children and during so meet ferocious encounters in their eventual successful outcome.
A good fast moving thriller that has Kane through an act of kindness to a fellow employee uncovering his hidden identity to a secret government agency for which he once worked for sending agents out to kill him. In process of the operation to kill Kane his wife also in witness protection is killed and the two children kidnapped. With the help of a police officer initially unsure of his actions they embark on a rescue mission to recover his children and during so meet ferocious encounters in their eventual successful outcome.
August 7, 2025
The War
In the crucible of conflict, a lone man stands resolute, fighting not for glory but for survival. Driven by an unwavering desire for peace, he finds himself ensnared in a brutal struggle where violence becomes his only language. Desperate to shield his loved ones from harm, he extends a compassionate hand to a vulnerable girl in distress. Yet, in a cruel twist of fate, he watches helplessly as everything he cherishes is ruthlessly torn away, leaving only the bitter ashes of loss and shattered hope.
In the crucible of conflict, a lone man stands resolute, fighting not for glory but for survival. Driven by an unwavering desire for peace, he finds himself ensnared in a brutal struggle where violence becomes his only language. Desperate to shield his loved ones from harm, he extends a compassionate hand to a vulnerable girl in distress. Yet, in a cruel twist of fate, he watches helplessly as everything he cherishes is ruthlessly torn away, leaving only the bitter ashes of loss and shattered hope.
March 5, 2024
WOW!
This book is one heck of a wild ride. You absolutely can’t blame Kane for going after the people that harmed his family and a great book. You must read it you will root for Kane to save his family. It’s a quick read and there’s lots of good people in the story and it’s a sad thing. There are such evil people in the world as were in this book they really do exist and very soon they all need to be gotten rid of. You will enjoy the book
This book is one heck of a wild ride. You absolutely can’t blame Kane for going after the people that harmed his family and a great book. You must read it you will root for Kane to save his family. It’s a quick read and there’s lots of good people in the story and it’s a sad thing. There are such evil people in the world as were in this book they really do exist and very soon they all need to be gotten rid of. You will enjoy the book
November 27, 2025
A decent thriller about a former special operative whose quiet life in Warrington is blown apart when he intervenes to defend a colleague at the factory in which he works.
The action comes thick and fast, involving battles with shady Eastern European criminals and clandestine government operatives, but it does stretch the bounds of plausibility at times. However, it is still an enjoyable read.
The action comes thick and fast, involving battles with shady Eastern European criminals and clandestine government operatives, but it does stretch the bounds of plausibility at times. However, it is still an enjoyable read.
December 26, 2023
Its an adrenaline read with limited character information- ideal for me!
"The world was a cruel and dangerous place, and it needed dogs like Kane to protect the sheep from the wolves. He pondered that as the car raced north. What if there was a way to find and punish the evil men and help people who needed it most?"
"The world was a cruel and dangerous place, and it needed dogs like Kane to protect the sheep from the wolves. He pondered that as the car raced north. What if there was a way to find and punish the evil men and help people who needed it most?"
October 25, 2025
Fantastic
What an amazing read right from the beginning to the end. It had everything in it to make me keep turning the pages quickly to see what would happen next. It did not disappoint. Unfortunately, the repeated swearing was an off put however the storyline more than made up for it. One star deducted because of it. Overall, the hero and his side kick won’t the day 😊
What an amazing read right from the beginning to the end. It had everything in it to make me keep turning the pages quickly to see what would happen next. It did not disappoint. Unfortunately, the repeated swearing was an off put however the storyline more than made up for it. One star deducted because of it. Overall, the hero and his side kick won’t the day 😊
October 6, 2023
Kane vs Abel
Wel written, full of suspense and action. With a twist in the tale around every corner. Just as you think you know where the story is going to, Dan Stone delivers another sucker unch that sends the story I a totally different direction. Well done.
Wel written, full of suspense and action. With a twist in the tale around every corner. Just as you think you know where the story is going to, Dan Stone delivers another sucker unch that sends the story I a totally different direction. Well done.
October 23, 2023
Lethal Target: Book 1 in the Jack Kane series
Jack Cane was a British Paratrooper, SAS, then secret agent. Unknowingly, he played right into the hands of a powerful enemy he one trusted. Looking forward to the next book.
Jack Cane was a British Paratrooper, SAS, then secret agent. Unknowingly, he played right into the hands of a powerful enemy he one trusted. Looking forward to the next book.
December 10, 2023
A Slingshot Start
This is a really strong way to start a series. The reader is slingshot into action that never lets up. Very minor quibbles with villain “monologuing” in the middle of a battle, but otherwise an enjoyable ride.
This is a really strong way to start a series. The reader is slingshot into action that never lets up. Very minor quibbles with villain “monologuing” in the middle of a battle, but otherwise an enjoyable ride.
January 6, 2024
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THRILLER
First time reading this author's works. Fantastic storyline with amazing characters resulting in a very dramatic thriller. Once you start this adventure, you will find yourself unable to stop reading until the very end.
First time reading this author's works. Fantastic storyline with amazing characters resulting in a very dramatic thriller. Once you start this adventure, you will find yourself unable to stop reading until the very end.
February 13, 2024
Character Development Problem of the Hero
This character is too overblown to be realistic and survive all of the attacks. The plot itself was OK but not unique and so as it unfolded it was predictable. This turned me off of reading the next book in the series.
This character is too overblown to be realistic and survive all of the attacks. The plot itself was OK but not unique and so as it unfolded it was predictable. This turned me off of reading the next book in the series.
May 6, 2024
This was a very good book !
I really enjoyed reading this book I think this is going to be a great series Dan Stone you did a good job with this first book and I know the rest will be just as good!
I really enjoyed reading this book I think this is going to be a great series Dan Stone you did a good job with this first book and I know the rest will be just as good!
June 23, 2024
A book full of action with a lead character that you like from the start
The book got my attention immediately based on the plot, the Mai and support characters. There are a few twists that you don’t see until they happen. Great book
The book got my attention immediately based on the plot, the Mai and support characters. There are a few twists that you don’t see until they happen. Great book
July 26, 2025
Tough one
This was not an easy choice for a rating. There were things I liked about this book. I did think it could be100 less pages and get the same message. It felt like the detailed descriptions of the fighting was filler.
This was not an easy choice for a rating. There were things I liked about this book. I did think it could be100 less pages and get the same message. It felt like the detailed descriptions of the fighting was filler.
December 5, 2025
Wow! The best novel I’ve read in a while
Action packed fast paced I’m actually out of breath racing to the end of the book.
Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you Dan Stone can’t wait to read the next book
Action packed fast paced I’m actually out of breath racing to the end of the book.
Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you Dan Stone can’t wait to read the next book
October 16, 2023
Brilliant
Couldn’t put the book down - thrilling to the end. I can recommend this book to every one. Well done.
Couldn’t put the book down - thrilling to the end. I can recommend this book to every one. Well done.
October 22, 2023
Lethal target
Enjoyed reading this book. Good plot and subplot. Was an easy read . some what predictable but still enjoyed the book. Recommended this book.
Enjoyed reading this book. Good plot and subplot. Was an easy read . some what predictable but still enjoyed the book. Recommended this book.
January 27, 2024
Great new characters - book of twists
Great new characters - story line of twists that weren't obvious. Looking forward to reading book 2 and a new series and 'hero' to follow
Great new characters - story line of twists that weren't obvious. Looking forward to reading book 2 and a new series and 'hero' to follow
February 7, 2024
Action from the beginning
Action from the beginning multiple story lines thread through the book.
Main character clearly has 9 lives but is a likeable person
Action from the beginning multiple story lines thread through the book.
Main character clearly has 9 lives but is a likeable person
March 4, 2024
Superman returns
Kane gets shot, stabbed, punched and bruised but keeps on ticking. Try the Ben Porter series for real action and real heroes.
Kane gets shot, stabbed, punched and bruised but keeps on ticking. Try the Ben Porter series for real action and real heroes.
March 12, 2024
Betrayal
One man, full of anger, against a small army of trained killers. His anger, makes him the motivated, desperate bringer of death to those that have his family. Recommended!
One man, full of anger, against a small army of trained killers. His anger, makes him the motivated, desperate bringer of death to those that have his family. Recommended!
April 20, 2024
jack Jane Series book 1
Fab. Ok. It was very fast pace and gripped from the first page. A wee twist too. Great read. Bring on number 2!
Fab. Ok. It was very fast pace and gripped from the first page. A wee twist too. Great read. Bring on number 2!
June 26, 2024
There was just too much violence to believe that one man could overcome the odds and the factions against him. Not realistic at all. wlf
July 1, 2024
Lethal Target Book 1
.hat can say other than bring on book 2. What a twisted mess with x government black ops persons. Very suspenseful.
.hat can say other than bring on book 2. What a twisted mess with x government black ops persons. Very suspenseful.
July 26, 2024
Kane a Reacher/ Bourne blend.
A pulsating read from start to finish, couldn't put the tablet down till I had finished. Can't wait to read book next Kane adventure.
A pulsating read from start to finish, couldn't put the tablet down till I had finished. Can't wait to read book next Kane adventure.
September 13, 2024
Great read
A great introduction to Kane and the action continued with each turn of the page. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
A great introduction to Kane and the action continued with each turn of the page. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
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