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Liam Harper #2
Blood Ridge
Ex-SRR operative Liam Harper only came to Blüdridge for a funeral... but he'll stay to deliver justice.
When his former comrade dies in a suspicious "accident" at his auto shop, Harper knows it's murder. The widow wants out, but two ruthless crime families have transformed this small town—in the shadow of Maryland's Civil War battlefields, and known as "Blood" Ridge—into their personal battlefield, with the garage as ground zero.
The Daggetts rule through money and addiction, the Brennans answer with violence and blood, and between them stands a duplicitous foreman playing both sides against the middle. Posing as a mechanic, Harper infiltrates the operation and discovers his friend was killed for the secrets he uncovered... and now the same killers are hunting Harper.
With corrupt cops on the payroll and innocent townspeople caught in the crossfire, Harper executes what soldiers do best—strategic chaos—turning predator against predator until the truth is exposed... no matter how bloody the reckoning.
In the town of "Blood Ridge" justice isn't served. It's engineered.
The second book in a new series of Liam Harper thrillers.
When his former comrade dies in a suspicious "accident" at his auto shop, Harper knows it's murder. The widow wants out, but two ruthless crime families have transformed this small town—in the shadow of Maryland's Civil War battlefields, and known as "Blood" Ridge—into their personal battlefield, with the garage as ground zero.
The Daggetts rule through money and addiction, the Brennans answer with violence and blood, and between them stands a duplicitous foreman playing both sides against the middle. Posing as a mechanic, Harper infiltrates the operation and discovers his friend was killed for the secrets he uncovered... and now the same killers are hunting Harper.
With corrupt cops on the payroll and innocent townspeople caught in the crossfire, Harper executes what soldiers do best—strategic chaos—turning predator against predator until the truth is exposed... no matter how bloody the reckoning.
In the town of "Blood Ridge" justice isn't served. It's engineered.
The second book in a new series of Liam Harper thrillers.
410 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 3, 2025
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About the author
Jack Gatland
59 books235 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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July 15, 2025
Ex-SRR operative Liam Harper only came to Blüdridge for a funeral... but he'll stay to deliver justice.
When his former comrade dies in a suspicious "accident" at his auto shop, Harper knows it's murder. The widow wants out, but two ruthless crime families have transformed this small town—in the shadow of Maryland's Civil War battlefields, and known as "Blood" Ridge—into their personal battlefield, with the garage as ground zero.
The Daggetts rule through money and addiction, the Brennans answer with violence and blood, and between them stands a duplicitous foreman playing both sides against the middle. Posing as a mechanic, Harper infiltrates the operation and discovers his friend was killed for the secrets he uncovered... and now the same killers are hunting Harper.
With corrupt cops on the payroll and innocent townspeople caught in the crossfire, Harper executes what soldiers do best—strategic chaos—turning predator against predator until the truth is exposed... no matter how bloody the reckoning.
A real page turner with every page holding more breathtaking issues needing to be settled. Highly recommend.
When his former comrade dies in a suspicious "accident" at his auto shop, Harper knows it's murder. The widow wants out, but two ruthless crime families have transformed this small town—in the shadow of Maryland's Civil War battlefields, and known as "Blood" Ridge—into their personal battlefield, with the garage as ground zero.
The Daggetts rule through money and addiction, the Brennans answer with violence and blood, and between them stands a duplicitous foreman playing both sides against the middle. Posing as a mechanic, Harper infiltrates the operation and discovers his friend was killed for the secrets he uncovered... and now the same killers are hunting Harper.
With corrupt cops on the payroll and innocent townspeople caught in the crossfire, Harper executes what soldiers do best—strategic chaos—turning predator against predator until the truth is exposed... no matter how bloody the reckoning.
A real page turner with every page holding more breathtaking issues needing to be settled. Highly recommend.
July 23, 2025
The second Liam Harper thriller was another action-packed tale. Harper travels to Bludridge, Maryland to attend the funeral of a friend. He discovers that the town is at war, and his friend was caught in the crossfire. Harper helps the widow get justice for her husband, and he helps the townspeople stand up to corrupt officials and gangs. I will definitely read the next one.
August 20, 2025
A must read
I e read the whole series and am always excited for the next episode! Another fantastic read with shocks and turns, I also even cried at one point. As brilliant as always! Long live Liam Harper!
I e read the whole series and am always excited for the next episode! Another fantastic read with shocks and turns, I also even cried at one point. As brilliant as always! Long live Liam Harper!
July 17, 2025
Wow!
This is another Jack Gatland book that has to be read in one session. I can't wait to immerse myself in the next Liam Harper sequel.
This is another Jack Gatland book that has to be read in one session. I can't wait to immerse myself in the next Liam Harper sequel.
July 29, 2025
Another action packed thriller
Harper goes to the funeral of an old friend and gets a town to help avenge his death, which wasn't an accident.
Harper goes to the funeral of an old friend and gets a town to help avenge his death, which wasn't an accident.
September 26, 2025
Entertaining action
July 9, 2025
Blood Ridge by Jack Gatland is book 2 in the Liam Harper series. It is published on 13 July. Liam arrives in Bludridge, Maryland, for his mate’s funeral. Mike Colton served with him in the Middle East and saved his life at least twice. The town is full of tension and, on meeting Mike’s wife, Sarah, and son, Jake, finds that Mike’s death is suspicious. He didn’t intend to get caught up in the storm that erupted, but he owed Mike. There are a few different players in the town all with their own motives and agenda. What had Mike uncovered that had got him killed. A town on edge is well portrayed. Harper is a very resourceful man, and I enjoyed him getting to grips with what was happening and setting out to fix things. Full of action with great characters and a fabulous storyline.
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