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Liam Harper #1
Final Claim
There's a new stranger in town...
In the sun-baked Nevada desert lies Prosperity, a gold rush town with more buried secrets than residents. Ex-SRR operative Liam Harper isn’t looking for trouble when he rolls into the town; all he wants are answers to his late father’s cryptic past. But Prosperity’s buried secrets don’t stay hidden long—and Harper’s quiet search soon pulls him into a deadly game.
A ruthless security firm is tearing Prosperity apart, chasing rumours of a lost gold shipment worth millions. As tempers flare and tensions rise, Harper becomes the calm in the eye of the storm, caught between trigger-happy mercenaries, a town divided, and a century-old conspiracy that's leaving a trail of broken lives in its wake.
Armed with nothing but his wits, combat skills, and a stubborn sense of justice, Harper races to uncover the truth about the town's secret wealth – and his father's small role in protecting it. In Prosperity, danger lurks in every shadow, and trust is a rare commodity. As the violence escalates, Harper finds the price of gold is death—and the next claim could be his last.
In this pulse-pounding thriller, New York Times #1 Bestseller Tony Lee, writing as Jack Gatland, introduces a hero grappling with his own heritage. Liam Harper came seeking answers about his past, but in Prosperity, he'll find that uncovering the truth could cost him his future.
In the sun-baked Nevada desert lies Prosperity, a gold rush town with more buried secrets than residents. Ex-SRR operative Liam Harper isn’t looking for trouble when he rolls into the town; all he wants are answers to his late father’s cryptic past. But Prosperity’s buried secrets don’t stay hidden long—and Harper’s quiet search soon pulls him into a deadly game.
A ruthless security firm is tearing Prosperity apart, chasing rumours of a lost gold shipment worth millions. As tempers flare and tensions rise, Harper becomes the calm in the eye of the storm, caught between trigger-happy mercenaries, a town divided, and a century-old conspiracy that's leaving a trail of broken lives in its wake.
Armed with nothing but his wits, combat skills, and a stubborn sense of justice, Harper races to uncover the truth about the town's secret wealth – and his father's small role in protecting it. In Prosperity, danger lurks in every shadow, and trust is a rare commodity. As the violence escalates, Harper finds the price of gold is death—and the next claim could be his last.
In this pulse-pounding thriller, New York Times #1 Bestseller Tony Lee, writing as Jack Gatland, introduces a hero grappling with his own heritage. Liam Harper came seeking answers about his past, but in Prosperity, he'll find that uncovering the truth could cost him his future.
396 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 24, 2025
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About the author
Jack Gatland
59 books237 followersJack Gatland is the pen name of #1 New York Times Bestselling Writer Tony Lee, who has been writing in all medias for over thirty years including comics, graphic novels, middle grade books, audio drama, TV and film for DC, Marvel, BBC, ITV, Random House, Penguin USA, Hachette and a ton of other publishers and broadcasters on licenses such as Doctor Who, Spider Man, X-Men, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, Doctors, Wallace and Gromit and Shrek. As Tony, he’s toured the country talking to reluctant readers with his ‘Change The Channel’ school tours.
He’s currently a member of the Writer’s Guild of Great Britain, the Society of Authors, The Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers and the Crime Writer’s Association.
As Jack, he’s writing a new series of Crime Thrillers starring Detective Inspector Declan Walsh, recently seconded to the City of London Police department known as the Last Chance Saloon.
The first twelve of these, LETTER FROM THE DEAD, MURDER OF ANGELS, HUNTER HUNTED, WHISPER FOR THE REAPER, TO HUNT A MAGPIE, A RITUAL FOR THE DYING, KILLING THE MUSIC, A DINNER TO DIE FOR, BEHIND THE WIRE, HEAVY IS THE CROWN, STALKING THE RIPPER and A QUIVER OF SORROWS are available now, with book thirteen, MURDER BY MISTLETOE released in December 2022 – with further adventures continuing throughout 2023.
In addition to that, the first book in a new series of Adventure Mysteries starring Robin-Hood style con-man forger-turned treasure hunter Damian Lucas, THE LIONHEART CURSE was released in January 2022, and he has both a new series of crime procedurals, spinning out of the DI Walsh series and featuring ‘Cop for Criminals’ Ellie Reckless including PAINT THE DEAD and STEAL THE GOLD, and a new spy series, spinning out of the DI Walsh series and featuring burned MI5 agent Tom Marlowe including SLEEPING SOLDIERS and TARGET LOCKED.
He can be found at www.tonylee.co.uk and www.jackgatland.com.
He’s currently a member of the Writer’s Guild of Great Britain, the Society of Authors, The Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers and the Crime Writer’s Association.
As Jack, he’s writing a new series of Crime Thrillers starring Detective Inspector Declan Walsh, recently seconded to the City of London Police department known as the Last Chance Saloon.
The first twelve of these, LETTER FROM THE DEAD, MURDER OF ANGELS, HUNTER HUNTED, WHISPER FOR THE REAPER, TO HUNT A MAGPIE, A RITUAL FOR THE DYING, KILLING THE MUSIC, A DINNER TO DIE FOR, BEHIND THE WIRE, HEAVY IS THE CROWN, STALKING THE RIPPER and A QUIVER OF SORROWS are available now, with book thirteen, MURDER BY MISTLETOE released in December 2022 – with further adventures continuing throughout 2023.
In addition to that, the first book in a new series of Adventure Mysteries starring Robin-Hood style con-man forger-turned treasure hunter Damian Lucas, THE LIONHEART CURSE was released in January 2022, and he has both a new series of crime procedurals, spinning out of the DI Walsh series and featuring ‘Cop for Criminals’ Ellie Reckless including PAINT THE DEAD and STEAL THE GOLD, and a new spy series, spinning out of the DI Walsh series and featuring burned MI5 agent Tom Marlowe including SLEEPING SOLDIERS and TARGET LOCKED.
He can be found at www.tonylee.co.uk and www.jackgatland.com.
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May 19, 2025
My new love!
I’ve reviewed many of Jack Gatlands books and many of my reviews talk about the characters. Always desperate for the next book and wharfs happened to them. Along comes another character for me to fall in love with!
I’ve reviewed many of Jack Gatlands books and many of my reviews talk about the characters. Always desperate for the next book and wharfs happened to them. Along comes another character for me to fall in love with!
October 5, 2025
A stretch of credibility.
This is similar to a Jack Reacher novel and I would have given it a four star rating, but the whole premise, the foundation of the plot, is not credible. The reader is told that in 1875, William BIckford, not an astute businessman who gave away leases to miners cheaply, somehow had this grand vision that whatever he had in the mines, would be worth a lot money than gold in the future. But in 1875, the horse and buggy is the main source of transportation. Cellphones would not be invented for another 125 years, and it really stretches the credibility that BIckford foresaw the anomalous deposits (rare earth minerals) would be worth billions. Somewhat less a stretch, but still not quite believable, is the famous Winchester that Doc Holliday gifted Bickford. However, Holliday’s fame as a gunfighter occurred because of and after the Gunfight at the OK Corral. That occurred in 1881, not 1875.
This is similar to a Jack Reacher novel and I would have given it a four star rating, but the whole premise, the foundation of the plot, is not credible. The reader is told that in 1875, William BIckford, not an astute businessman who gave away leases to miners cheaply, somehow had this grand vision that whatever he had in the mines, would be worth a lot money than gold in the future. But in 1875, the horse and buggy is the main source of transportation. Cellphones would not be invented for another 125 years, and it really stretches the credibility that BIckford foresaw the anomalous deposits (rare earth minerals) would be worth billions. Somewhat less a stretch, but still not quite believable, is the famous Winchester that Doc Holliday gifted Bickford. However, Holliday’s fame as a gunfighter occurred because of and after the Gunfight at the OK Corral. That occurred in 1881, not 1875.
November 20, 2025
Excellent Read
Most of the reading I do now is this genre. I prefer The British form. Jack Garland is a master of this genre. I was concerned when I discovered the story was based in the States. However within two pages, I found that the style had crossed the boundaries and I was able to emerge myself in the characters and the story. I'm ready for the second installment of this series.
Most of the reading I do now is this genre. I prefer The British form. Jack Garland is a master of this genre. I was concerned when I discovered the story was based in the States. However within two pages, I found that the style had crossed the boundaries and I was able to emerge myself in the characters and the story. I'm ready for the second installment of this series.
July 20, 2025
The first in the Liam Harper series. Harper is an ex British special forces soldier who arrives in Prosperity, Nevada, following his deceased father’s footsteps. Of course, nothing is what it seems. An action-packed thriller with an interesting story and well done characters. I can’t wait for the next one!
December 29, 2025
Keep to the thrillers
The last review I wrote about the Declan Walsh series was not complimentary. Too complex, boring etc. This type of book suits me. It gives the author a degree of latitude in complexity .
Anyway, as a successful author will never read this review. I will stop and read only the thrillers Gatland writes
The last review I wrote about the Declan Walsh series was not complimentary. Too complex, boring etc. This type of book suits me. It gives the author a degree of latitude in complexity .
Anyway, as a successful author will never read this review. I will stop and read only the thrillers Gatland writes
March 28, 2025
Excellent read,great plot,another winner!
A thourghly convincing plot with believable characters,a fast paced story line and believable scientific research. Kept the interest going from start to finish without being predictable.5*!
A thourghly convincing plot with believable characters,a fast paced story line and believable scientific research. Kept the interest going from start to finish without being predictable.5*!
July 15, 2025
Action packed story
I enjoyed reading this novel which is the first in a series. Good characterisation. Fast paced. Believable story.
No spoilers from me but I am looking forward to the next one.
I enjoyed reading this novel which is the first in a series. Good characterisation. Fast paced. Believable story.
No spoilers from me but I am looking forward to the next one.
March 29, 2025
New series is awesome!
Liam Harper is an intriguing new character with many more stories to tell. I can't wait for the second book in the series. Jack Gatland never disappoints.
Liam Harper is an intriguing new character with many more stories to tell. I can't wait for the second book in the series. Jack Gatland never disappoints.
June 13, 2025
I liked it
I haven’t met a Jack Gatland book that I haven’t liked. Keep it up and keep thanks for all the reading material.
I haven’t met a Jack Gatland book that I haven’t liked. Keep it up and keep thanks for all the reading material.
June 13, 2025
Fantastic Thriller!
Exciting story! Keep you on the edge while still being personable. Love the book and the charactures. Very well written as are all of Garlands books.
Exciting story! Keep you on the edge while still being personable. Love the book and the charactures. Very well written as are all of Garlands books.
July 21, 2025
Exciting
Not a crime, murder mystery but a story of a man's attempt to do the right thing and get a town on it feet. A fast paced story with plenty of action.
Not a crime, murder mystery but a story of a man's attempt to do the right thing and get a town on it feet. A fast paced story with plenty of action.
September 20, 2025
Adventure mystery series by an author new to me. Light reading and will try another
January 6, 2026
Good read fast moving
Interesting story it kept me on the edge of MT seat a few times .really well written story.I enjoyed it.
Interesting story it kept me on the edge of MT seat a few times .really well written story.I enjoyed it.
March 22, 2025
Final Claim by Jack Gatland is book 1 in the Liam Harper series, a new series by this author. Liam is an ex-SRR operative (part of the UK Special Services) and we first meet him as he rolls into Prosperity, Nevada, on his motorbike. Liam is calm and measured, strong and capable, but what is his real reason for being in town. He is certainly able to look after himself, or has he taken on more than he can handle. Jack Gatland is a fabulous storyteller, and you quickly become caught up in this great adventure story. Liam has had an interesting life, and we learn a bit about him in this first book. I look forward to learning more as the books come along. This is a thrilling read, and a lot of research has gone into it. It races along full speed ahead and kept me so involved in what was going on and what was going to happen next, I whizzed through the book.
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