Hell Bent

Rogue Warrior #4

by Ian Loome

They killed his friend. And opened the gates to hell.Former black ops assassin Bob Singleton has been living the quiet life for the past six months. Working a simple job under the Arizona desert sun. Keeping his pursuers at bay.But trouble has a way of finding Bob.A young father, Tito, is on the hit list of a local cartel led by a spoiled brat gangster, trading on his father’s reputation. He recklessly goes after Tito and inadvertently kills a close friend of Bob’s.Now Bob is on a mission – he’s going to take down the entire cartel and terminate its leader. With extreme prejudice.As Bob brings his own unique brand of mayhem, the cartel pushes back with every weapon at its disposal including an elite sicario, a jungle cat, and a dirty cop.But Bob won’t back down. He wants justice – even if it means putting his own life on the line.Hell Bent - the fourth book in the thrilling Rogue Warrior action thriller series. Perfect for fans of Jason Kasper, Jack Carr, and Lee Child.

Genres: Thriller, Suspense, Mystery Thriller, Fiction, Mystery

384 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 21, 2024

About the author

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I formerly wrote under the pennames "Sam Powers" and "LH Thomson". I was offline for most of the last five years! Send me an email at ian@ianloome.com if you're interested in a review copy of my latest.

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Ian Loome originally published novels as 'LH Thomson' and 'Sam Powers' before consolidating them under his own name in 2021.

He grew up in Africa, England and Canada. A former journalist, he was born in Libya and spent much of his youth in Africa in a communist dictatorship. A weekend tennis match was often against a member of the KGB or East German Stasi. He has lived around the world and covered stories ranging violent crime to features and celebrity interviews.

He served several stints as a legislature reporter, assignment editor and newsroom manager.

He writes the Liam Quinn Mysteries, the Joe Brennan spy novels and numerous stand-alone titles. In his spare time, he plays blues guitar and has toured with a radio charting blues band.

On the autism and ADHD spectrums, he lives with his partner Lori in Canada.

Reviews

[Abibliofob · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ian Loome keeps writing entertaining stories. Hell Bent is the fourth adventure with ex CIA assassin Bob Singleton. In this Rogue Warrior series we find Bob trying to keep a low profile since he is supposed to be dead and if not the CIA wants him eliminated. He can't stay to long anyplace and he keeps finding himself in situations where people needs his help. This book is one of the best in the series and there are some great twists that I didn't expect. The characters are as usual great and the fast paced stories include some humor as well. I really enjoy reading these books from a great author. I must thank Netgalley and Inkubator Books for letting me read this advance copy.

[Bren · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't say enough good things about this author he writes the best action thrillers that are engaging and edge of your seat that's impossible to put down. I love Bob Singleton he's always getting tangled up in some bad situations even though he only wants to help.

[ShanDizzy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Who am I?

Bob just wants to be left alone to try to figure out who he really is, but trouble seems to find him even when he is doing the right thing. It all started when a drunk man was thrown out of a window of a bar, and no one stopped to help him except Bob.

[Tom · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my first Rogue Warrior read, and I learned Bob is a guy who just can't drive by without stopping to help someone in need. Of course, it just happens to be a twisted tangle involving a corrupt cop and local gangs - it can't just be a simple act of kindness for this conflicted soul trying to figure out what to do next with his life.

While the story has a good plot, along with an interesting twist or two, I felt disadvantaged not knowing enough about Bob's past and motivation by starting off with the fourth book in the series. It wasn't until about 2/3 of the way in that I got a better sense of who he is at least in the present. It would have helped to have a little more descriptive language in the form of word pictures throughout to make both the character and the actions in the story more vivid.

With that said, I may just have to go back and start with book #1 to fill in the gaps. Those of you who've read this series from the beginning may find you have all the pieces of the puzzle that I'm missing at this point.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Tina Lincoln · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exciting Twisted Tale!
This story was busy from the start! Dr. Clint Baxter is in the witness protection program, and he has successfully become a doctor. Now he has his sights set on a wonderful doctor who is older than him, but nice! There is just a little problem, his brother comes to town after tracking him down. Then there is this little other problem, who is killing these people and harvesting their organs, with calling stitching them after taking their organs nothing but keeping them alive for a little while. Who is doing this?
Great style of writing, busy going in many directions, and the ending was befitting!
Thank you, Megan L. Bradford, for a great story!
I received a complimentary copy of this story and this is my honest review.

[David Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ian Loome does it again!!

I have had the utmost pleasure in reading his works, from the Bob Singleton series.

Page tuner after epic page tuner. Ian Loome is one of our ‘great authors!’ He is most certainly in my top three.

Hell Bent does NOT disappoint… Bob once again finds himself trying to do the right thing. Loome’s use of epic character development really sets the tone. Many a good message within… Ian Loome takes you on a journey you won’t forget. Once again, a pleasure to read! This is highly recommended- for all ‘action fans’. The story reads at a really nice pace. No spoilers here - simply read and enjoy ! Bang bang!!!…

I cannot wait until the next one!…

Epic!

[Robert Browning · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really fun read that is easy going and keeps your interest.
Good characters and you will like Bob the hero who goes to help an unfortunate man that then leads him to more and more trouble with the cartel mobsters in town. Luckily for Bob he is well up for it and it isn't what the cartel boss and local bad police conspirator thought was just some guy in the wrong place and the wrong time. Very enjoyable and readable without to many twists or turns to confuse. Just easy going and relaxing good guy bad guy book with one winning the day.
Will read more in the series and glad I picked this one as a freebie but now willing to get others at the price!

[Mary Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is another entertaining read.This time Bob is working as a delivery driver in Arizona when he comes across a drunk man who was injured. His helpful nature assisting the man results in him getting involved in some gang activities and on the radar of a corrupt cop.

As usual, the pace is frenetic and there's lots of action. There's some twists also especially a surprise towards the end, to round things off nicely. Look forward to seeing where Bob ends up next.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Linda Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

seven stars. Action, murders, gangsters, Nuns and Bob.Bob trying his best to-be he good guy

Bob is staying in Tucson for a while. He is friends with a Nun that is dying. They start trying help a man and his son. The Mexican man is a drunk he saw tossed out of a business and with Bob’s past he couldn’t just leave him there. That starts a fast paced saga of trying to keep Tito and his son alive after a brush with the Cartel boss in Tucson. Lots of violence, murders, and brushes with Nuns.

[patrick Lorelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book to be a little slower than the other books about this character. Here Bob is still having issues with what happened in the last book from Memphis and is slow to get involved. He wants to help but he remembers the last time and what had happened to the people around him. Finally, it is beyond his control and his skills become too much for the people and the book is exciting once again. Good characters and a look into Bob’s mind.

[Ellen White · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book as well as the series. A tight written plot full of action, mayhem and humor. Good characters with Bob. as the main character, added to support his role was well done. ...Given arc by Net Galley and Inkubator books, for my voluntary review.
I recommend this book. Releases April 21

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very fast paced action thriller. It started with a lot of action and kept it going. This was a fast thrilling unpredictable ride. I enjoyed all the characters and Bob always found himself in the middle of trouble. I'm definitely going to have to go back and read the rest in the series.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one helluva book. I loved it so much that I went back and bought the first three, just cause I had to know how Bob got here! This is one tough kickass man and I love what he did to the cartel. Really friggin' amazing book. That's it, I've got things to do, like read the first book and I am Hell Bent on that! Enjoy this series. Wow!

[Jessica Ramirez · Rating 2 out of 5]

this one is the worst of the series

This book was tedious and finishing it felt like a chore. The words “hit his mental nerve” and “knocked the gun out of his hand” are in every single fight scene, of which there are MANY, in the book. The authors version of how a Mexican immigrant speaks is ridiculous, and borderline racist. The whole thing was just bad. Don’t waste your time.

[Christina Luberts · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a action pack, triller, twist and turns, murder and more. Bob sees a man thrown out a window. Should he help him or walk away? The mexican cartel is dead set on killing him, but what happens when they kill someone else? They just made there worst enemy.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Eric B · Rating 4 out of 5]

American Noir that doesn’t Suck

Satisfying storyline involving the juiciest North American archetypes. Dangerous but code following Mexican mafiosos, a corrupt detective, fathers who love their sons, clergy who put their difficult pasts behind them, and, of course, Bob Singleton, an ex-CIA operative seeking absolution for his deadly past.

[Jade · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was able to read this ARC on Netgally and I didn't realize that this was the fourth book in the series. Nevertheless, I was able to read it and didn't feel too lost. The book reads like an action movie and main character who is fearless and deadset on vengeance no matter the cost.

[Kira · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow this is a great action Thriller this is a great book to read this is a very well written page turner I very much enjoyed reading this book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kim Hammork · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was awesome, good story line. Believable characters and actions. It’s definitely a page turner. I didn’t want to put it down. Looking forward to reading more books from this author.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Michelle Webb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!!! Explosive thriller!! This is a new favorite author of mine that I am loving!! This is such a face paced book that will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat. Grab a copy today and you won’t be disappointed

[Rhonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hard to put down. There is plenty of action and thrills in this story. Strong male character that has many obstacles to overcome. Good read. Many twists and turns in the story.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Alvara · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read, but not as a standalone book. Bob has a complicated backstory, and it is difficult to follow the references to his past/ previous events in the early parts of the book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Deb Le · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my Bob Singleton christening, and I really enjoyed it. Fast paced, with an ex black ops specialist rooting for the little guy against cartels and police corruption. Intricate and surprising plot with great character work, I was hooked.

[Janie Perdue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bob the avenger

Bob has trouble staying out of trouble. But he’s now helping people who would otherwise be the forgotten. Bob does a good deed that leads him to a fight with a cartel in Tucson.

[Daniel Horton · Rating 5 out of 5]

a good read

A really good read,just my type of book.action violence mob violence bent police,a nun an ex spook/CIA hero with a target on his back,all gelled into a really good read .

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read

The rogue warrior books are packed full of page turning action and the fourth book was no different. With each book the series just gets bigger and better, looking forward to the next installment to she what and where the action takes us.

[Samuel murphy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good storyline.

A good storyline that has Bob helping out the brother of mafia/gangsters relations who left the criminal family to bring up his son. A departure that would have cost him his life if Bob had not intervened and continued to play a role in keeping him alive.

[Beverly McFall Killough · Rating 5 out of 5]

He'll Bent

A good thriller! I enjoyed this book. It had a !it of twist and turns , some good characters and some tears and a nice ending. Will be sure to read the next book soon.

[T Olsen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy and entertaining read with a lot of action, and this time the characters are excellent and the plot is pretty unpredictable.

[Roger · Rating 4 out of 5]

good read