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Long Shot: A Chase Gordon Tropical Thriller
A lunchtime meeting.
A senator dead.
And a sniper who vanishes into the city.
When former Marine Chase Gordon meets his old commanding officer for lunch in West Palm Beach, he expects questions—not gunfire. Seconds later, a U.S. senator is murdered in broad daylight, Chase’s mentor is critically wounded, and the killer disappears from a nearby construction site.
With no weapon and no backup, Chase charges after the shooter anyway—only to realize he’s stepped into something engineered, precise, and far-reaching. As the investigation tightens and the pressure mounts, Chase’s allies and former teammates are pulled into the fray—each one a potential target, each one forced to choose a side. The assassination wasn’t the end of the story. It was the beginning.
Now powerful enemies are closing ranks, the truth is being buried fast, and the man who pulled the trigger is still out there. Chase must hunt a professional who never misses—before the next shot finishes what the first one started.
Fast-paced, gritty, and relentless, Long Shot is a high-stakes thriller where survival depends on instinct, loyalty, and refusing to stand down.
A senator dead.
And a sniper who vanishes into the city.
When former Marine Chase Gordon meets his old commanding officer for lunch in West Palm Beach, he expects questions—not gunfire. Seconds later, a U.S. senator is murdered in broad daylight, Chase’s mentor is critically wounded, and the killer disappears from a nearby construction site.
With no weapon and no backup, Chase charges after the shooter anyway—only to realize he’s stepped into something engineered, precise, and far-reaching. As the investigation tightens and the pressure mounts, Chase’s allies and former teammates are pulled into the fray—each one a potential target, each one forced to choose a side. The assassination wasn’t the end of the story. It was the beginning.
Now powerful enemies are closing ranks, the truth is being buried fast, and the man who pulled the trigger is still out there. Chase must hunt a professional who never misses—before the next shot finishes what the first one started.
Fast-paced, gritty, and relentless, Long Shot is a high-stakes thriller where survival depends on instinct, loyalty, and refusing to stand down.
305 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 31, 2025
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About the author
Douglas Pratt
83 books26 followersProfessor Douglas Pratt is Convenor, Graduate and International Student Adviser (Studies in Religion) at the University of Waikato, New Zealand.
Professor Pratt also holds appointments as Adjunct Professor (Theology & Interreligious Studies) at the University of Bern, Switzerland, and Adjunct Associate Professor (Research) in the School of Social Sciences at Monash University, Australia. A former President of the Australian Association for the Study of Religion (AASR) and the New Zealand Association for the Study of Religions (NZASR), Professor Pratt is the New Zealand Associate of the Australian-based UNESCO Chair in Intercultural and Interreligious Relations – Asia Pacific. He is also an Associate of the Centre for the Study of Religion and Politics (CSRP) at the University of St Andrews, Scotland.
Professor Pratt's research interests focus on recent and contemporary topics to do with Christianity, Islam, Christian-Muslim relations, interreligious dialogue, and religious issues such as pluralism, fundamentalism and extremism.
Professor Pratt also holds appointments as Adjunct Professor (Theology & Interreligious Studies) at the University of Bern, Switzerland, and Adjunct Associate Professor (Research) in the School of Social Sciences at Monash University, Australia. A former President of the Australian Association for the Study of Religion (AASR) and the New Zealand Association for the Study of Religions (NZASR), Professor Pratt is the New Zealand Associate of the Australian-based UNESCO Chair in Intercultural and Interreligious Relations – Asia Pacific. He is also an Associate of the Centre for the Study of Religion and Politics (CSRP) at the University of St Andrews, Scotland.
Professor Pratt's research interests focus on recent and contemporary topics to do with Christianity, Islam, Christian-Muslim relations, interreligious dialogue, and religious issues such as pluralism, fundamentalism and extremism.
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January 5, 2026
There are 2 kinds of fans, those those that already look forward to each new release and those that will once they read this book. Chase is asked by his former CO, General Shaw, for a meeting so she can introduce someone. That someone was Senator Hawkins. They no sooner got seated when the senator is assassinated and Shaw nearly fatally wounded. Chase used line of sight to see where the shots came from and then went in pursuit, only to become a suspect himself. Now Jay Delp, Amanda, Groucho, Bones and even Carlson have their work cut out for them. There is corruption in law enforcement, there is corruption in the FBI and in the legislature. That's not even the tip of the iceberg, so how high does it go and why are they so set on killing Gordon and General Shaw that they are willing to soot up a hospital to do it? This was an exceptionally good book!
January 6, 2026
Former Lt Chase Gordon is asked to meet by his former commander Shaw and her guest a senator from Arkansas. They barely get thru introductions when a sniper takes out the senator and Shaw is severely wounded. Gordon heads to the possible perch, engages the sniper but he gets away.
Fast forward to the hospital, a number of Chase's former military company show up - a good thing, as the place is soon attacked. It's one fight after another and Chase has yet to figure out why-but before he can he's arrested by the FBI, accused of treason and being involved in the shooting.
There's no one to trust but his former team as there are Russian mafia, corrupt FBI & govt officials trying to stop Chase from saving Shaw. Some of the storyline is continued from the last installment but it can be read alone.
Fast forward to the hospital, a number of Chase's former military company show up - a good thing, as the place is soon attacked. It's one fight after another and Chase has yet to figure out why-but before he can he's arrested by the FBI, accused of treason and being involved in the shooting.
There's no one to trust but his former team as there are Russian mafia, corrupt FBI & govt officials trying to stop Chase from saving Shaw. Some of the storyline is continued from the last installment but it can be read alone.
January 9, 2026
Long Shot - a review by Rosemary Kenny.
Ex-Lieutenant Chase Gordon is unexpectedly reunited with his former General at a meeting with a senior politician, when a hidden sniper takes the eponymous shots and mayhem ensues.
Liaising with the local police fails to ensure safety for the survivor, so Chase calls in his brothers in arms for support.
I liked the realistic reunion and the way their Marines training helps the team to take down the traitors and save the innocent.
To find out how things all work out for the best, read Douglas Pratt's Long Shot for a rip-roaring adventure!
Ex-Lieutenant Chase Gordon is unexpectedly reunited with his former General at a meeting with a senior politician, when a hidden sniper takes the eponymous shots and mayhem ensues.
Liaising with the local police fails to ensure safety for the survivor, so Chase calls in his brothers in arms for support.
I liked the realistic reunion and the way their Marines training helps the team to take down the traitors and save the innocent.
To find out how things all work out for the best, read Douglas Pratt's Long Shot for a rip-roaring adventure!
January 4, 2026
Another hit
God how I love these books. Story was exciting, how do I say close to current events in a sly way character wise.. Sum of DC politicians, couple FBI rogues, top officials crooked as a walking stick. A general with a conscience, rare these days..
And all the Devil Dawgs...Doug,this one's out of the ball park..⚾👍
God how I love these books. Story was exciting, how do I say close to current events in a sly way character wise.. Sum of DC politicians, couple FBI rogues, top officials crooked as a walking stick. A general with a conscience, rare these days..
And all the Devil Dawgs...Doug,this one's out of the ball park..⚾👍
January 27, 2026
Fantastic
What a great story chase almost gets dead but thru his training and that the devil dogs very rarely vomit to a loss he and his former team save Gen Shaw and save the day but a lot of heads roll once again good fast story dial from Bobbie and George in freezing st Pete Florida ..
What a great story chase almost gets dead but thru his training and that the devil dogs very rarely vomit to a loss he and his former team save Gen Shaw and save the day but a lot of heads roll once again good fast story dial from Bobbie and George in freezing st Pete Florida ..
January 2, 2026
Absolutely Non-Stop!
Good thing I had the day off. The action starts around page 5 and is unrelenting clear to the end. If you like Chase Gordon’s previous adventures, you will not be disappointed.
Good thing I had the day off. The action starts around page 5 and is unrelenting clear to the end. If you like Chase Gordon’s previous adventures, you will not be disappointed.
January 12, 2026
Action Packed
A little too much non stop action. I liked the overall concept but this one seemed too extreme for me. I like the series and will continue but hope it gets back to not so grandiose plots.
A little too much non stop action. I liked the overall concept but this one seemed too extreme for me. I like the series and will continue but hope it gets back to not so grandiose plots.
January 15, 2026
Chase Gordon
I love this guy, its written like you're one of team. The characters are so familiar to you its as if you served together. A camaraderie only a veteran can understand.
Bring some more, quick. I need my fix.
I love this guy, its written like you're one of team. The characters are so familiar to you its as if you served together. A camaraderie only a veteran can understand.
Bring some more, quick. I need my fix.
January 29, 2026
Outstanding read
Long Shot is an outstanding read. I believe that Long Shot is the best Chase Gordon book yet. I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to reading more of the series.
Long Shot is an outstanding read. I believe that Long Shot is the best Chase Gordon book yet. I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to reading more of the series.
January 26, 2026
Great Read
I throughly enjoyed this book. It had a good story line and kept me interested throughout the entire story. I recommend reading this book.
I throughly enjoyed this book. It had a good story line and kept me interested throughout the entire story. I recommend reading this book.
January 12, 2026
Always enjoy reading Chase Gordon's,adventures! Never a dull moment, he keeps you entertained! Mr. Pratt can't write his stories quick enough !
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