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Patriot Force
When the United States faces large-scale chemical, biological, or nuclear threats, they turn to one Homeland Agent Zack Force.
When an unknown terrorist threat attempts a nuclear meltdown in Pennsylvania, Zack realizes it’s just the beginning. As the last line of defense against an unthinkable disaster, Zack finds himself in a race against time to stop a worse catastrophe, before his time—and luck—run out…
PATRIOT FORCE (A Zack Force Action Thriller—Book 1) is the debut novel in a new series by thriller author Vin Strong.
Zack Force is an action thriller you won’t be able to put down. With heart-pounding suspense and unforgettable twists, this series will have you falling in love with a brand-new action hero—and turning pages late into the night. Fans of Vince Flynn, Tom Clancy, and Brad Thor are sure to fall in love with their next favorite action hero.
Future books in the series are also available!
When an unknown terrorist threat attempts a nuclear meltdown in Pennsylvania, Zack realizes it’s just the beginning. As the last line of defense against an unthinkable disaster, Zack finds himself in a race against time to stop a worse catastrophe, before his time—and luck—run out…
PATRIOT FORCE (A Zack Force Action Thriller—Book 1) is the debut novel in a new series by thriller author Vin Strong.
Zack Force is an action thriller you won’t be able to put down. With heart-pounding suspense and unforgettable twists, this series will have you falling in love with a brand-new action hero—and turning pages late into the night. Fans of Vince Flynn, Tom Clancy, and Brad Thor are sure to fall in love with their next favorite action hero.
Future books in the series are also available!
160 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 15, 2024
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May 9, 2024
Terrible doesn’t even begin to describe it
This has to be one of the most poorly written books I have ever read in my 58 years on this planet. I would literally gouge my eyes out again if I have to read anything by this author., The plot lines, everything about it is just so awful. It’s beyond description. Three hours for me to read this would’ve been better spent having my teeth extracted. Without anesthetic.
This has to be one of the most poorly written books I have ever read in my 58 years on this planet. I would literally gouge my eyes out again if I have to read anything by this author., The plot lines, everything about it is just so awful. It’s beyond description. Three hours for me to read this would’ve been better spent having my teeth extracted. Without anesthetic.
April 10, 2024
This is the 1st book that I have read from this author and I look forward to reading more.
This story begins with Zack and Riley being sent to Pa. where a terrorist attack has caused a nuclear power plant to have a meltdown. Upon arriving, there is very little information available to learn what happened Because of the meltdown, high levels of radiation were rampant all over, but Zack and Riley went inside to see what they could find. Their search did not come up with anything and they had to move quickly because of the radiation. The next day Zack wanted to go in once more because he felt they had missed something. Both Zack and Riley went back in with Riley keeping an eye on the Geiger counter readings. The readings were starting to get in the danger zone and Riley told Zack they need to leave. Zack pushed it and discovered something which he removed. On his way out, Zack found someone buried in rubble and proceeded to dig him out and carry him outside.
Later, Zack received a call from Liz, his boss, and told him about a scientist that had gone missing. This required him to go to San Fran to try and find out what happen. Riley was to remain and keeping checking out the employees to see if any red flags popped up. Once Zack arrived at the airport, he was advised that he would be working with an FBI partner.
As the story continues learn what steps Zack and his partner took to find the scientist and what obstacles they had to overcome, what they discovered as they searched, where else the trail led them in the search. Find out what information Riley relayed that started to point the team in the right direction. Learn what dangers Zack took upon himself in order to bring the search to a conclusion.
The story ending is well done and this book and author should be a definite read for you..
This story begins with Zack and Riley being sent to Pa. where a terrorist attack has caused a nuclear power plant to have a meltdown. Upon arriving, there is very little information available to learn what happened Because of the meltdown, high levels of radiation were rampant all over, but Zack and Riley went inside to see what they could find. Their search did not come up with anything and they had to move quickly because of the radiation. The next day Zack wanted to go in once more because he felt they had missed something. Both Zack and Riley went back in with Riley keeping an eye on the Geiger counter readings. The readings were starting to get in the danger zone and Riley told Zack they need to leave. Zack pushed it and discovered something which he removed. On his way out, Zack found someone buried in rubble and proceeded to dig him out and carry him outside.
Later, Zack received a call from Liz, his boss, and told him about a scientist that had gone missing. This required him to go to San Fran to try and find out what happen. Riley was to remain and keeping checking out the employees to see if any red flags popped up. Once Zack arrived at the airport, he was advised that he would be working with an FBI partner.
As the story continues learn what steps Zack and his partner took to find the scientist and what obstacles they had to overcome, what they discovered as they searched, where else the trail led them in the search. Find out what information Riley relayed that started to point the team in the right direction. Learn what dangers Zack took upon himself in order to bring the search to a conclusion.
The story ending is well done and this book and author should be a definite read for you..
March 16, 2025
Patriot Force by Strong had potential but ultimately fell short due to several major issues. While the premise seemed promising, the execution was lacking. One of the most noticeable problems was the excessive use of descriptive words to the point of redundancy, making the writing feel overdone and repetitive rather than immersive.
Another significant flaw was the misspelling of the main characters’ names various times in the book, which disrupted the flow and suggested a lack of careful editing. Additionally, the plot itself was thin and lacked depth, failing to provide the substance needed to keep the reader engaged. While flashbacks can be an effective storytelling tool, in this case, they often felt like unnecessary filler rather than meaningful contributions to the narrative. The main character had an exaggerated hero complex that felt excessive and unrealistic.
Overall, Patriot Force struggled with fundamental writing and storytelling elements. A stronger editorial process and more focus on plot development could have improved the reading experience.
Another significant flaw was the misspelling of the main characters’ names various times in the book, which disrupted the flow and suggested a lack of careful editing. Additionally, the plot itself was thin and lacked depth, failing to provide the substance needed to keep the reader engaged. While flashbacks can be an effective storytelling tool, in this case, they often felt like unnecessary filler rather than meaningful contributions to the narrative. The main character had an exaggerated hero complex that felt excessive and unrealistic.
Overall, Patriot Force struggled with fundamental writing and storytelling elements. A stronger editorial process and more focus on plot development could have improved the reading experience.
March 21, 2025
Zack Force
There is action from beginning to end. Some of it is a little unbelievable. Zack doesn’t know how to do anything but straight on. Doesn’t follow orders from his boss, but gets the job done. His department is a little unreal and hard to believe the way they go able doing their job. I’ve read some series by this author that were very good. I believe this one could use some work to develop. The three other main female characters are very good, but Zack needs lots of work. He comes across as a little naive, thinking he is the only one right with the answer, not listening to the boss or anyones ideas. The story line was very interesting and had a nice flow. There are so many books out there with a male lead and female followers that they run together and have characters are doing things they are not trained to do or not physically capable of doing.
There is action from beginning to end. Some of it is a little unbelievable. Zack doesn’t know how to do anything but straight on. Doesn’t follow orders from his boss, but gets the job done. His department is a little unreal and hard to believe the way they go able doing their job. I’ve read some series by this author that were very good. I believe this one could use some work to develop. The three other main female characters are very good, but Zack needs lots of work. He comes across as a little naive, thinking he is the only one right with the answer, not listening to the boss or anyones ideas. The story line was very interesting and had a nice flow. There are so many books out there with a male lead and female followers that they run together and have characters are doing things they are not trained to do or not physically capable of doing.
March 31, 2025
Vin Strong's book Patriot Force is a thriller taking place across the country as he searches for the terrorist group's head and shop any further terror and damage. This story held my attention and had me gripping the pages edges trying to turn the pages faster to see what happened.
The only issue I have with this book is with the proofreader, if there even was one. At least three separate times throughout the book, sentences either started with a word or words missing. Or sentences were left hanging incomplete and unfinished.
I will read the next book in this series, Patriot Down. I hope the incomplete sentences have been caught in the next book.
The only issue I have with this book is with the proofreader, if there even was one. At least three separate times throughout the book, sentences either started with a word or words missing. Or sentences were left hanging incomplete and unfinished.
I will read the next book in this series, Patriot Down. I hope the incomplete sentences have been caught in the next book.
December 29, 2024
Force is an over the top protagonist
First off let me say I love action books. I love it when the hero is strong and willing to go the extra mile. I don’t like a hero who risks everything including himself and those around him because he is the only one who can save the world. Nor do I like an author who lets him/her get by with acting that way. Oh, please!
A great hero is the one who works within a team, who shares the load, whose ego remains in check, and is a leader.
First off let me say I love action books. I love it when the hero is strong and willing to go the extra mile. I don’t like a hero who risks everything including himself and those around him because he is the only one who can save the world. Nor do I like an author who lets him/her get by with acting that way. Oh, please!
A great hero is the one who works within a team, who shares the load, whose ego remains in check, and is a leader.
March 28, 2025
not my favourite book, there was too much unnecessary description and useless words or flashbacks that jumbled the smoothness of the book. this reminds me of a highschool paper where you needed to get 1000 words so you just turned every word into the longest description of the same word that you could. the plot is good, but the hero is also portrayed as practically invincible which also kinda ruins it.
April 18, 2025
This book combines everything good!!!
This book has characters that are strong, resilient despite all odds that they face in life. One needs to read the book to get what I mean.
A book that holds the reader in its grasp from the first word to the last!!
Thank you for an astounding, fascinating book, Vin!
This book has characters that are strong, resilient despite all odds that they face in life. One needs to read the book to get what I mean.
A book that holds the reader in its grasp from the first word to the last!!
Thank you for an astounding, fascinating book, Vin!
December 27, 2024
inconsistencies abound
I liked the idea of the story but there were far too many inconsistances and contradictions…like a director who didn’t check the precious clips. Example, he walks out to see the moonlight but the girl has the sun shining on her hair.
I liked the idea of the story but there were far too many inconsistances and contradictions…like a director who didn’t check the precious clips. Example, he walks out to see the moonlight but the girl has the sun shining on her hair.
January 26, 2025
The main character Zack Force is an overly personified macho man. He needs to be reigned in because he will push himself to exhaustion and then keep going which is not healthy and I didn’t enjoy it.
February 8, 2025
Excellent ⚔️
Don’t miss this one. While the action goes quickly from crisis to crisis, the real situation here is the way of freedom and equality versus evil and total destructiveness.
Don’t miss this one. While the action goes quickly from crisis to crisis, the real situation here is the way of freedom and equality versus evil and total destructiveness.
March 16, 2025
Hard read
To much verbose wordy descriptive commentary. Less of this might have made the story easier to read and enjoy.
Found myself skimming large amounts just to get to the meat of the story.
Ill make it a point to avoid this author in my future reads.
To much verbose wordy descriptive commentary. Less of this might have made the story easier to read and enjoy.
Found myself skimming large amounts just to get to the meat of the story.
Ill make it a point to avoid this author in my future reads.
July 29, 2025
A Force of his own
This Tom Clancy style book will keep you entertained from the beginning, and you won't be disappointed with the ending. The main character, Force, is a force of his own. The rest off his team are equally brave and brilliant, so the dynamics are amazing.
This Tom Clancy style book will keep you entertained from the beginning, and you won't be disappointed with the ending. The main character, Force, is a force of his own. The rest off his team are equally brave and brilliant, so the dynamics are amazing.
May 27, 2024
Silly
That was just silly! Was there anything Zack couldn't do? Next book maybe he'll be able to fly. There was bombs, nuclear weapons and more. Sorry it just doesn't fly.
That was just silly! Was there anything Zack couldn't do? Next book maybe he'll be able to fly. There was bombs, nuclear weapons and more. Sorry it just doesn't fly.
June 14, 2024
Patriot Force
Filled with intrigue, action and suspense. Hard to put the book down once you started reading. You thought you were part of the action as you read each page.
Filled with intrigue, action and suspense. Hard to put the book down once you started reading. You thought you were part of the action as you read each page.
August 4, 2024
Ok. A lot of twists and turns in the plot. The main character was too good
December 28, 2024
Traditional main character; a patriotic man with female side kicks who saves the day.
December 28, 2024
Very readable action novel
January 9, 2025
Fast moving chase
Never read the start of Zac Force till now.. I had caught others in the series and they get better and less super human as this seems. But overall a good read.
Never read the start of Zac Force till now.. I had caught others in the series and they get better and less super human as this seems. But overall a good read.
January 15, 2025
human?
It’s difficult to believe that a human wrote this. There must be a less cloyingly florid setting for the AI.
It’s difficult to believe that a human wrote this. There must be a less cloyingly florid setting for the AI.
January 27, 2025
A little far fetched
February 14, 2025
Unbelievable plot and action told in a 50's radio style. If you don't read it, you haven't missed much.
March 16, 2025
Great start
I read this book in 2 nights and it was just what I was looking for in a new bang bang shoot them up and this fits it to a tee. Awesome job Sir
I read this book in 2 nights and it was just what I was looking for in a new bang bang shoot them up and this fits it to a tee. Awesome job Sir
March 16, 2025
Is this AI generated content? Awful.
June 24, 2025
Not bad, but a little too much of a "comic book" for my taste.
August 11, 2024
I really dislike a book where the main character is just too good to be true.
No more for me.
No more for me.
February 6, 2025
I liked this story - it is right up my alley as far as genres go. But the writing itself was not good. There were a ton of unexplainable errors, like half of a sentence missing on several occurrences. The constant repetition of what the main character had lived through was also grating. It could have been shorter and left all of that out. Or better yet, filled with more about the characters. I really hope the rest of the series' writing improves.
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