Weaponized

Foxy Valdez Thrillers #1

by Brian Cotton

Cherish the good memories. Weaponize the bad ones.

Together with her faithful canine companion, Foxy Valdez lives a Spartan life in her single-wide trailer. A legendary mercenary, she's under contract with Salvage Corps PMC, known as Ángel de la Muerte. Haunted by memories from her tragic past, she’s desperate to break free of the gun-for-hire life that she’s sold her soul to.

That opportunity presents itself when journalist and social media influencer, Brendan Thor, uncovers a conspiracy involving a cabal of powerful men hellbent on controlling people through memory manipulation. An opposing force wants Thor alive and will pay any price to protect him.

The head of Salvage presents Foxy with an offer she finds hard to refuse. On her own in a dark world chock-full of ruthless mercenaries, double-dealers and uneasy alliances, nothing is what it seems - except for one thing. To win her freedom, Foxy Valdez will have to outwit and outgun everyone in her path.

Genres: Mystery

298 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 5, 2024

Reviews

[Sean Peters (A Good Thriller) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another first reading from this author, and a first in a series.

Quite a good action thriller

Cherish the good memories. Weaponize the bad ones.

Foxy Valdez lives a Spartan life in her single-wide trailer. A legendary mercenary, she's under contract with Salvage Corps PMC, known as Ángel de la Muerte. Haunted by memories from her tragic past, she’s desperate to break free of the gun-for-hire life that she’s sold her soul to.

That opportunity presents itself when journalist and social media influencer, Brendan Thor, uncovers a conspiracy involving a cabal of powerful men hellbent on controlling people through memory manipulation. An opposing force wants Thor alive and will pay any price to protect him.

The head of Salvage presents Foxy with an offer she finds hard to refuse. On her own in a dark world chock-full of ruthless mercenaries, double-dealers and uneasy alliances, nothing is what it seems - except for one thing. To win her freedom, Foxy Valdez will have to outwit and outgun everyone in her path.

Good paced, good action, gripping and plenty of action, maybe a little bit over the top, but enjoyable

[Pete Ffrench · Rating 5 out of 5]

There was a lot of shooting and killing and Foxy is the jammiest person I have ever read about in the survival stakes but I suppose that is part of what makes her who she is. She comes out of it with all her limbs and faculties, a ticket out of the life and probably feels she has avenged her family but did Luci4 or whatever get her 2 million ?

[John Karlson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok nothing great.

Three times I put this book down, but picked it up again to try and finish it. I did,. As I said nothing great, missing something, maybe second one will have it?

[patricia sendelbach · Rating 5 out of 5]

The main character has a legendary name as an assassin. She always seems to survive all battles. The end may lead to her transformation in the next book.

[Sky Calderon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very entertaining. Lots of action and loved the fact the main character was a Hispanic woman. Could definitely be a movie. Looking forward to the next in the series.

[E'Who'Reads'a'Thousand'Mysteries · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great storytelling

The vibrant scene setting and easy to follow storytelling make this a great thriller ... the pages almost turn themselves.

[Joel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cotton is a gem of a new author. The Foxy Valdez series stands with any New York Times authors. I enjoyed this fresh thriller!

[John Roach, · Rating 5 out of 5]

good read

[Russell Stevens · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cookie cutter post apocalyptic story with a short happy finish

Foxy Valdez comes in guns ablaze as she sets her sites on her current mercenary target. She’s preternaturally lucky not getting shot too bad somewhat due to the fact she does not give a f*** if she lives or dies. She’s preternaturally lucky comes across a couple of guys who help her escape the mercenary life and a girlfriend to o boot.

[Frank T · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent read with a good enough storyline, but something was missing for me, it didn't quite hit the spot. The writing style was easy to follow and it was good enough to keep me engaged to the end, but it wasn't good enough to want me to see what comes next.

[Melba · Rating 5 out of 5]

An action packed, gritty read.

[Billy Joe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast-paced, action-driven yet nuanced thriller! Brian Cotton brings it all... edge of your seat action, emotional intensity, and then seals the deal with a touch of humor. His characters elicit real emotion and you find yourself connected to them in ways you didn't imagine. A great opening salvo to start a promising series of books. Viva la Foxy!