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Matt Gamble #1
Good as Dead
Matt Gamble, codename ‘Reaper,’ is the man the CIA dispatches when its darkest secrets need to be buried and its enemies erased.
Never before has Matt hesitated when executing an assassination. But when his strong moral code conflicts with his current mission, he becomes a problem that needs to go away.
Matt knows that compromising the operation has put his life in danger. Top-tier agency assassins have been dispatched to kill him, and they’ll stop at nothing to end his life. If he is to stay alive, he will have no choice but to go into hiding. If he doesn’t, he’s as good as dead.
Seeking refuge in the shadows of New York City’s Soundview district, Matt takes a job as a volunteer kitchen helper at the Guiding Light Mission. But when a local drug lord threatens to destroy his newfound community, Matt is forced to draw upon his deadly skillset. The lives of the vulnerable need his help, and he refuses to turn his back on them.
As the streets become a battleground, Matt faces not only New York’s criminal underworld but the relentless pursuit of the CIA’s second-deadliest assassin. To survive, he must run for his life.
A full-throttle, edge-of-your-seat thriller jam-packed with vigilante action and unrelenting suspense, GOOD AS DEAD introduces readers to a hard-charging and uncompromising vigilante CIA operative with a target on his back in an unpredictable and addictive series that will leave you binge reading late into the night.
If you enjoy gripping page-turners brimming with mystery, suspense, action, twists & turns, and characters you’ll remember long after the last page, dive into Gary Winston Brown’s high-stakes Matt Gamble vigilante CIA action thriller series now.
Fans of action thriller fiction in the style of Lee Child’s Jack Reacher, David Baldacci’s Will Robie, and Michael Sloan’s Robert McCall (The Equalizer) will love Gary Winston Brown’s first entry in the addictive CIA vigilante action and adventure thriller series, Matt Gamble.
Future novels in the Matt Gamble series will appeal to fans of vigilante justice, espionage, conspiracy, international mystery and crime, and assassination thriller genres.
Never before has Matt hesitated when executing an assassination. But when his strong moral code conflicts with his current mission, he becomes a problem that needs to go away.
Matt knows that compromising the operation has put his life in danger. Top-tier agency assassins have been dispatched to kill him, and they’ll stop at nothing to end his life. If he is to stay alive, he will have no choice but to go into hiding. If he doesn’t, he’s as good as dead.
Seeking refuge in the shadows of New York City’s Soundview district, Matt takes a job as a volunteer kitchen helper at the Guiding Light Mission. But when a local drug lord threatens to destroy his newfound community, Matt is forced to draw upon his deadly skillset. The lives of the vulnerable need his help, and he refuses to turn his back on them.
As the streets become a battleground, Matt faces not only New York’s criminal underworld but the relentless pursuit of the CIA’s second-deadliest assassin. To survive, he must run for his life.
A full-throttle, edge-of-your-seat thriller jam-packed with vigilante action and unrelenting suspense, GOOD AS DEAD introduces readers to a hard-charging and uncompromising vigilante CIA operative with a target on his back in an unpredictable and addictive series that will leave you binge reading late into the night.
If you enjoy gripping page-turners brimming with mystery, suspense, action, twists & turns, and characters you’ll remember long after the last page, dive into Gary Winston Brown’s high-stakes Matt Gamble vigilante CIA action thriller series now.
Fans of action thriller fiction in the style of Lee Child’s Jack Reacher, David Baldacci’s Will Robie, and Michael Sloan’s Robert McCall (The Equalizer) will love Gary Winston Brown’s first entry in the addictive CIA vigilante action and adventure thriller series, Matt Gamble.
Future novels in the Matt Gamble series will appeal to fans of vigilante justice, espionage, conspiracy, international mystery and crime, and assassination thriller genres.
302 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 15, 2024
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August 6, 2026
Reacher type action story. Ex CIA assassin hides out in New York. He befriends the locals and helps them fight the bad guys. All this while he is hunted himself. A good read with enjoyable characters.
August 23, 2024
Awesome read!!
Great flow, switches were smooth, the writer researched the weaponry & gadgets extremely well! I'll be reading more of his work!
Great flow, switches were smooth, the writer researched the weaponry & gadgets extremely well! I'll be reading more of his work!
July 29, 2025
"Matt Gamble just hijacked my weekend… and I regret nothing!"
Good As Dead is the kind of thriller that grabs you by the collar from page one and doesn’t let go. Matt “Reaper” Gamble isn’t your typical CIA hitman, he’s a man wrestling with a moral compass that suddenly refuses to point where it used to. Watching him go from erasing enemies for the agency to defending the vulnerable in the gritty streets of Soundview had me cheering for him all the way.
The tension is relentless... rogue assassins on his trail, a criminal underworld closing in, and a community he refuses to abandon. I loved the mix of high-octane action and surprising heart; Matt’s evolution from ghost to guardian makes him unforgettable.
Gary Winston Brown writes with the kind of pacing that keeps your finger glued to the “next page” button. If you’re into thrillers that blend moral stakes, espionage, and unapologetic action, Good As Dead will keep you up way past bedtime.
I’m already itching for the next book in the Matt Gamble series.
Good As Dead is the kind of thriller that grabs you by the collar from page one and doesn’t let go. Matt “Reaper” Gamble isn’t your typical CIA hitman, he’s a man wrestling with a moral compass that suddenly refuses to point where it used to. Watching him go from erasing enemies for the agency to defending the vulnerable in the gritty streets of Soundview had me cheering for him all the way.
The tension is relentless... rogue assassins on his trail, a criminal underworld closing in, and a community he refuses to abandon. I loved the mix of high-octane action and surprising heart; Matt’s evolution from ghost to guardian makes him unforgettable.
Gary Winston Brown writes with the kind of pacing that keeps your finger glued to the “next page” button. If you’re into thrillers that blend moral stakes, espionage, and unapologetic action, Good As Dead will keep you up way past bedtime.
I’m already itching for the next book in the Matt Gamble series.
May 8, 2025
A new strong character
Gamble didn’t complete his kill assignment because of his belief that a son shouldn’t see his father’s assassination. His handler wouldn’t accept his not taking the shot and sends another assassin after him. The assassin sent to kill him, Kayla, was his lover in previous assignments, and wants to save him. They work together to clear a neighborhood of drug dealers. ENJOY!
Gamble didn’t complete his kill assignment because of his belief that a son shouldn’t see his father’s assassination. His handler wouldn’t accept his not taking the shot and sends another assassin after him. The assassin sent to kill him, Kayla, was his lover in previous assignments, and wants to save him. They work together to clear a neighborhood of drug dealers. ENJOY!
July 30, 2026
Matt Gamble book 1
I had high hopes for this after reading the synopsis. Unfortunately it didn’t quite deliver for me. Everything was just too perfect and far fetched. But I’ll give book 2 a go when it comes out
I had high hopes for this after reading the synopsis. Unfortunately it didn’t quite deliver for me. Everything was just too perfect and far fetched. But I’ll give book 2 a go when it comes out
September 2, 2024
Great read
I couldn't put this book down. The writing was very easy to follow and the storyline kept you grounded to your sat page after page. Mr Brown is a great storyteller!
I couldn't put this book down. The writing was very easy to follow and the storyline kept you grounded to your sat page after page. Mr Brown is a great storyteller!
January 6, 2025
great book
Wish it continued on their journey into the Honduras. They still have a job to do to finish this story
Wish it continued on their journey into the Honduras. They still have a job to do to finish this story
February 2, 2025
Dead On
The only gamble with this book is the lead character, Matt Gamble. Everything else is locked in for a superior thrill ride.
The only gamble with this book is the lead character, Matt Gamble. Everything else is locked in for a superior thrill ride.
March 2, 2025
Really enjoyed the introduction
of Matt and Kyla. Looking forward
to many more adventures.
of Matt and Kyla. Looking forward
to many more adventures.
June 23, 2025
Great book
My first book by this author. I enjoyed it. I like strong characters and gamble is that. Also very likeable. Look forward to the next book
My first book by this author. I enjoyed it. I like strong characters and gamble is that. Also very likeable. Look forward to the next book
May 31, 2026
(I haven’t read this) Curious how it compares to Jack Carrs terminal list series
June 14, 2026
DNF ⭐️
June 28, 2026
This was a good action thriller, good enough to move on to book 2. Very entertaining,
August 4, 2026
2.75 stars rounded up.
Not a bad book, but nothing new here. The book is too long and the characters are too formulaic.
I finished it in 1 day, so it can’t be too bad.
Not a bad book, but nothing new here. The book is too long and the characters are too formulaic.
I finished it in 1 day, so it can’t be too bad.
September 2, 2026
Enjoyed this book
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Pleased that Matt and Kyla helped people and killed the rest. Looking forward to the next one.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Pleased that Matt and Kyla helped people and killed the rest. Looking forward to the next one.
September 3, 2026
Brilliant
Really enjoyed this book. Full of action and highly recommended it really draws you in. Great main charachter and story. Now to book two.
Really enjoyed this book. Full of action and highly recommended it really draws you in. Great main charachter and story. Now to book two.
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