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Do or Die
“J.T. Finn's debut packs a one-two punch of thrilling suspense and page-turning twists, sure to leave readers wanting more of Tyler Morlin!” —Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy and author of OUT FOR BLOOD
A brilliant hacker. A ruthless Mafia don. An impossible choice.
Tyler Morlin spends his nights coding and cramming for MIT exams—until a vicious crime boss kidnaps his best friend, Hank. Now Tyler faces an unthinkable Hack the FBI by dawn or say goodbye to Hank forever.
With the clock ticking, Tyler pushes his intellect to the limit. But surviving will take more than just brains. It’s do or die when the villain puts him to the ultimate test of courage and loyalty. To prevail, Tyler must transform from an ordinary college student into an extraordinary vigilante overnight.
Can Tyler conquer overwhelming odds and save Hank? Or will one fatal misstep bury them both?
Gripping and fast-paced, this edge-of-your-seat thriller will keep you turning pages late into the night to uncover the mind-blowing finale.
If you love characters like Jack Reacher, Jason Bourne, and Evan Smoak, satisfy your craving for nonstop action with the exhilarating new Tyler Morlin series.
Start reading today.
A brilliant hacker. A ruthless Mafia don. An impossible choice.
Tyler Morlin spends his nights coding and cramming for MIT exams—until a vicious crime boss kidnaps his best friend, Hank. Now Tyler faces an unthinkable Hack the FBI by dawn or say goodbye to Hank forever.
With the clock ticking, Tyler pushes his intellect to the limit. But surviving will take more than just brains. It’s do or die when the villain puts him to the ultimate test of courage and loyalty. To prevail, Tyler must transform from an ordinary college student into an extraordinary vigilante overnight.
Can Tyler conquer overwhelming odds and save Hank? Or will one fatal misstep bury them both?
Gripping and fast-paced, this edge-of-your-seat thriller will keep you turning pages late into the night to uncover the mind-blowing finale.
If you love characters like Jack Reacher, Jason Bourne, and Evan Smoak, satisfy your craving for nonstop action with the exhilarating new Tyler Morlin series.
Start reading today.
47 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 3, 2023
About the author
J. T. Finn
2 books3 followersJ. T. FINN hails from the greater Boston area. He earned a bachelor's degree in computer science from MIT. After graduation, he moved to Silicon Valley to begin his career as a software engineer, developing AI and database applications.
He founded his first company in the mid-nineties and worked as an executive at several startups, taking them from early stage through IPO or acquisition, along with his share of spectacular flame-outs during the dot-com bust. He spent nine years as Head of Business Development for Google's Search Ads business, during which annual sales skyrocketed from $6B to $60B.
Outside of work J. T. is passionate about biking, skiing, cooking, and traveling with his family. He has run the Boston Marathon and completed several Ironman 70.3 triathlons. The COVID-19 pandemic reignited his creativity, and he channeled his effort into writing a series of thrillers inspired by real-life experiences.
Visit his site at jtfinn.com
Follow him on Instagram @jtfinnbooks
He loves to hear from readers. Drop him a line at jt@jtfinn.com
He founded his first company in the mid-nineties and worked as an executive at several startups, taking them from early stage through IPO or acquisition, along with his share of spectacular flame-outs during the dot-com bust. He spent nine years as Head of Business Development for Google's Search Ads business, during which annual sales skyrocketed from $6B to $60B.
Outside of work J. T. is passionate about biking, skiing, cooking, and traveling with his family. He has run the Boston Marathon and completed several Ironman 70.3 triathlons. The COVID-19 pandemic reignited his creativity, and he channeled his effort into writing a series of thrillers inspired by real-life experiences.
Visit his site at jtfinn.com
Follow him on Instagram @jtfinnbooks
He loves to hear from readers. Drop him a line at jt@jtfinn.com
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November 27, 2023
Strong
Tyler is a true friend, 2illing to go the extra mile for his friend Hank. Who would think that they would get caught up in the debacle unfolding. MIT students, student loans, jobs, girls. Those are the norms of navigating higher education. But when one Sunday dinner turns into a deep dive into nefarious happenings. All Tyler wants to do is help Yaya and Hank for all the help, memories and filled bellies that they have provided him. The Deltas are a true brotherhood and after getting all tied up with The Mob, Tyler turns to the unexpected assistance of his brotherhood.
It would be a great thing to see where Tyler story unfolds after school. We get a brief taste at the end of our reading but the Author definitely leaves an opening to look for the rest of his story after MIT.
Tyler is a true friend, 2illing to go the extra mile for his friend Hank. Who would think that they would get caught up in the debacle unfolding. MIT students, student loans, jobs, girls. Those are the norms of navigating higher education. But when one Sunday dinner turns into a deep dive into nefarious happenings. All Tyler wants to do is help Yaya and Hank for all the help, memories and filled bellies that they have provided him. The Deltas are a true brotherhood and after getting all tied up with The Mob, Tyler turns to the unexpected assistance of his brotherhood.
It would be a great thing to see where Tyler story unfolds after school. We get a brief taste at the end of our reading but the Author definitely leaves an opening to look for the rest of his story after MIT.
November 19, 2023
very well done, a veritable page-turner!
Very well written story with a lot of Cantabrigian color — although more central than Harvard square! The ending was anything but expected. I’m sure Sara was really impressed!
Very well written story with a lot of Cantabrigian color — although more central than Harvard square! The ending was anything but expected. I’m sure Sara was really impressed!
December 9, 2023
cannot wait for abuse of power
February 21, 2024
A thoroughly enjoyable, thought provoking read! Fast paced and full of action, one man discovers you don't have to stand alone against the world. Devoured it!
December 21, 2023
One of the most exciting reading experience. Done in one take
November 29, 2023
J.T. Finn’s book, Do or Die is an exciting ride that keeps you engaged and makes it difficult to put down. The setting of MIT for the main characters, Tyler and Hank, makes it more interesting. Their exhilarating experiences are written in a captivating way that builds excitement for what’s around the next corner. I highly recommend it and look forward to reading more from this author.
August 25, 2024
Gracias a mi amigo Mike, por leer conmigo este libro.
Debo admitir que tuvo muchas palabras avanzadas y con pronunciación difícil, pero con ayuda de un amigo siempre es más fácil y divertido aprender.
El final fue un poco confuso y muy breve, pero en general es un libro rápido de leer.
Debo admitir que tuvo muchas palabras avanzadas y con pronunciación difícil, pero con ayuda de un amigo siempre es más fácil y divertido aprender.
El final fue un poco confuso y muy breve, pero en general es un libro rápido de leer.
January 1, 2024
This short story, wasn't necessarily my type of novel I usually grab towards - however it had me hooked enough to finish in one sitting.
January 17, 2024
Loved this book. Quick read. captivating, beautiful theme, relatable characters. The author's storytelling mastery kept me eagerly turning pages. Highly recommend!
February 11, 2024
Um texto tenso, que mistura máfia e abuso de idosos, dificuldade de pedir ajuda, e o reconhecimento de que ninguém resolve nada o tempo todo sozinho. Gostei.
February 25, 2026
thrilling
Action packed and realistic. I was worried about the fate of Tyler and Hank, 2 MIT students caught up in the tangle of mess when they were just trying to take care of Hank’s sweet grandmother. I love a story where intelligence wins over brute force. A must read.
Action packed and realistic. I was worried about the fate of Tyler and Hank, 2 MIT students caught up in the tangle of mess when they were just trying to take care of Hank’s sweet grandmother. I love a story where intelligence wins over brute force. A must read.
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