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The Warrior
A man with no past
Nobody knows much about Zeb Carter. He doesn’t do romance, avoids friendships… and when asked about his work, says he is a security consultant.
A man on a mission
The ex-Special Forces operative has seen it all before. But when he witnesses barbaric acts in the Congo, he can’t simply walk away. Plagued by the scale of the unspeakable crimes and its victims, Zeb breaks the rules - both his own, and those whom he works for - by seeking his own brand of justice.
A man with no future
With a maverick intelligence analyst, Broker, along for the ride, Zeb finds himself up against an adversary who is more than a match for his skills.
From the rainforests of the Congo to the concrete jungle of New York, Zeb enters a shadowy world – a world where he alone is interested in justice. Everyone else wants the affair buried… and Zeb along with it.
Nobody knows much about Zeb Carter. He doesn’t do romance, avoids friendships… and when asked about his work, says he is a security consultant.
A man on a mission
The ex-Special Forces operative has seen it all before. But when he witnesses barbaric acts in the Congo, he can’t simply walk away. Plagued by the scale of the unspeakable crimes and its victims, Zeb breaks the rules - both his own, and those whom he works for - by seeking his own brand of justice.
A man with no future
With a maverick intelligence analyst, Broker, along for the ride, Zeb finds himself up against an adversary who is more than a match for his skills.
From the rainforests of the Congo to the concrete jungle of New York, Zeb enters a shadowy world – a world where he alone is interested in justice. Everyone else wants the affair buried… and Zeb along with it.
152 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 10, 2012
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82 books180 followersUSA Today Bestselling Author Ty Patterson has lived on a couple of continents and has been a trench digger, loose tea vendor, leather goods salesman, marine lubricants salesman, diesel engine mechanic and is now a thriller author.
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December 15, 2014
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A Pleasant Surprise - 3.5 Stars
I rarely read a self-published/indie author. My experiences have been bad and the books were worse. I had read many positive reviews of Ty Patterson's The Warrior and decided to give it a shot. I can honestly say that it is one of the best written indie novels I have read. It is not perfect by any means but it is better written than other novels I have read by "published" authors during this past year.
Plot summary
The protagonist, Zeb Carter, is a security consultant with a past shrouded in shadow. Zeb witnessed atrocities around the world but an event in the Congo has come back to haunt his memories and aims to take him down. With help from the Broker, a man who trades in information, Zeb works to bait and trap a killer while his prey is working to do the same to Zeb.
My Take
This novel is a thriller of the Action/Adventure type. In my opinion, this novel would appeal to fans of James Rollins, Steve Berry and Matthew Reilly. I would say that the authors writing style is closer to Reilly than the first two. The book is short and the action is, at times, frantic.
Like Reilly, the author spends more time developing the action and moving the story than he does developing the character. There is some character development but it is rather minor. Unlike Reilly, the cast of characters is much smaller and Carter is a lone gun.
The author does not waste space. He focuses on what is necessary, avoids filler and gets to the point. Generally, this would be a major drawback in my review. Fortunately for the author, when it comes to action/adventure, I put those preferences aside. Lets be honest, if you are going to sit and watch Die Hard, you don't want John McClane to sit down and have an introspective moment, you want him to run away from fighter jets and kill as many bad guys as possible. Regardless, the book would have been better served had more space been devoted to developing something other than action.
Speaking of action, this was the best part of the book. Zeb was cool operator who could move quickly and be deadly. The author did an excellent job of writing the action sequences and wrote them convincingly. For the most part, Zeb is a minor superhero but that it pretty standard in the Action Adventure genre. The author's writing quite good. As I said in the beginning, the writing is better than most indie books I have read. I don't know if the author had an editor but if he did it himself, he did an admirable job.
Can this Book Stand Alone
Yes. It is the first book of a series.
Final Thoughts
This is very good introduction to the author. While I found that the writing was often excessively "to the point", the author is a skilled writer. A little padding in the story would go a long way and I hope to see growth in future novels. If you like A/A and if you want a quick read, I would recommend this novel.
Content Advisories
It is difficult to find commentary on the sex/violence/language content of book if you are interested. I make an effort to give you the information so you can make an informed decision before reading. *Disclaimer* I do not take note or count the occurrences of adult language as I read. I am simply giving approximations. When reviewing language, mild obscenities are words like, shit, hell or damn. Religious exclamations are words such as Christ or Jesus when used as profanity.
Scale 1 - Lowest 5 - Highest
Sex - 2
The sexual content is essentially limited to discussion of sexual crimes witnessed in the Congo and elsewhere. While the descriptions are not graphic, it is referenced on multiple occasions.
Language
41 Minor Obscenities, 8 F-words, 0 Religious Exclamations
Violence - 3
Folks, this is an action adventure novel. If there was no death, it would simply be masquerading in the wrong genre. Violence does play a central role in the story but it is not graphic or gory.
A Pleasant Surprise - 3.5 Stars
I rarely read a self-published/indie author. My experiences have been bad and the books were worse. I had read many positive reviews of Ty Patterson's The Warrior and decided to give it a shot. I can honestly say that it is one of the best written indie novels I have read. It is not perfect by any means but it is better written than other novels I have read by "published" authors during this past year.
Plot summary
The protagonist, Zeb Carter, is a security consultant with a past shrouded in shadow. Zeb witnessed atrocities around the world but an event in the Congo has come back to haunt his memories and aims to take him down. With help from the Broker, a man who trades in information, Zeb works to bait and trap a killer while his prey is working to do the same to Zeb.
My Take
This novel is a thriller of the Action/Adventure type. In my opinion, this novel would appeal to fans of James Rollins, Steve Berry and Matthew Reilly. I would say that the authors writing style is closer to Reilly than the first two. The book is short and the action is, at times, frantic.
Like Reilly, the author spends more time developing the action and moving the story than he does developing the character. There is some character development but it is rather minor. Unlike Reilly, the cast of characters is much smaller and Carter is a lone gun.
The author does not waste space. He focuses on what is necessary, avoids filler and gets to the point. Generally, this would be a major drawback in my review. Fortunately for the author, when it comes to action/adventure, I put those preferences aside. Lets be honest, if you are going to sit and watch Die Hard, you don't want John McClane to sit down and have an introspective moment, you want him to run away from fighter jets and kill as many bad guys as possible. Regardless, the book would have been better served had more space been devoted to developing something other than action.
Speaking of action, this was the best part of the book. Zeb was cool operator who could move quickly and be deadly. The author did an excellent job of writing the action sequences and wrote them convincingly. For the most part, Zeb is a minor superhero but that it pretty standard in the Action Adventure genre. The author's writing quite good. As I said in the beginning, the writing is better than most indie books I have read. I don't know if the author had an editor but if he did it himself, he did an admirable job.
Can this Book Stand Alone
Yes. It is the first book of a series.
Final Thoughts
This is very good introduction to the author. While I found that the writing was often excessively "to the point", the author is a skilled writer. A little padding in the story would go a long way and I hope to see growth in future novels. If you like A/A and if you want a quick read, I would recommend this novel.
Content Advisories
It is difficult to find commentary on the sex/violence/language content of book if you are interested. I make an effort to give you the information so you can make an informed decision before reading. *Disclaimer* I do not take note or count the occurrences of adult language as I read. I am simply giving approximations. When reviewing language, mild obscenities are words like, shit, hell or damn. Religious exclamations are words such as Christ or Jesus when used as profanity.
Scale 1 - Lowest 5 - Highest
Sex - 2
The sexual content is essentially limited to discussion of sexual crimes witnessed in the Congo and elsewhere. While the descriptions are not graphic, it is referenced on multiple occasions.
Language
41 Minor Obscenities, 8 F-words, 0 Religious Exclamations
Violence - 3
Folks, this is an action adventure novel. If there was no death, it would simply be masquerading in the wrong genre. Violence does play a central role in the story but it is not graphic or gory.
April 29, 2015
I was thrilled to be given the opportunity to read and review Ty Patterson's debut novel "The Warrior".
The story begins with Zeb Carter, ex-Special Forces and now private military contractor in the DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo). In the village of Luvungi he witnesses horrific brutality committed against women and children by a group of men called The Rogue Six. He kills three of the group and follows the other three to the U.S. to finish the job. Carter tracks the vicious trio including their leader, Carsten Holt, and receives help from friends with specialized abilities to help find and kill the remaining Rogue Three and also to help protect family and friends.
A fast-paced thrilling read with unique and captivating characters and an altogether surprising ending.
There is a camping scene involving a bear that will stay with me for a very long time!
Bravo to Mr. Patterson on a remarkable debut novel and I look forward to carrying on with the series.
The story begins with Zeb Carter, ex-Special Forces and now private military contractor in the DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo). In the village of Luvungi he witnesses horrific brutality committed against women and children by a group of men called The Rogue Six. He kills three of the group and follows the other three to the U.S. to finish the job. Carter tracks the vicious trio including their leader, Carsten Holt, and receives help from friends with specialized abilities to help find and kill the remaining Rogue Three and also to help protect family and friends.
A fast-paced thrilling read with unique and captivating characters and an altogether surprising ending.
There is a camping scene involving a bear that will stay with me for a very long time!
Bravo to Mr. Patterson on a remarkable debut novel and I look forward to carrying on with the series.
April 28, 2014
I received a free ebook copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I just checked out The Warrior by Ty Patterson and it was an action-packed Thrill ride of a book! Here's what the story is about:
When Zebadiah "Zeb" Carter discovers men brutally raping along with killing innocent women and children in a village in the jungles of the Congo, he brandishes his own style of justice to bring them down. Unfortunately, the ring leader of this twisted gang of killers escapes to New York and Zeb follows him back like a bloodhound. Can this mercenary find Holt and dispose of him before more innocents get hurt including the ones he loves or will the insane killer get away under the protection of the FBI? With his best friend Broker by his side and the blood of the Warrior, he'll find the heartless piece of crap or die trying.
I enjoyed checking this book out. This reminded me of an episode of the hit TV show Burn Notice where Zeb was Michael Weston's character who killed first and asked questions later. Broker was Sam's character in the show. If you guys like shows like NCIS, Burn Notice, and Person of Interest then you will enjoy The Warrior. It's action-packed and will suit all thriller lovers. I recommend this book to all fans of thriller books and action adventure stories. Definitely check this book out for yourself. It is available now where ebooks are sold. You'll enjoy it. A brilliant Debut novel!
I just checked out The Warrior by Ty Patterson and it was an action-packed Thrill ride of a book! Here's what the story is about:
When Zebadiah "Zeb" Carter discovers men brutally raping along with killing innocent women and children in a village in the jungles of the Congo, he brandishes his own style of justice to bring them down. Unfortunately, the ring leader of this twisted gang of killers escapes to New York and Zeb follows him back like a bloodhound. Can this mercenary find Holt and dispose of him before more innocents get hurt including the ones he loves or will the insane killer get away under the protection of the FBI? With his best friend Broker by his side and the blood of the Warrior, he'll find the heartless piece of crap or die trying.
I enjoyed checking this book out. This reminded me of an episode of the hit TV show Burn Notice where Zeb was Michael Weston's character who killed first and asked questions later. Broker was Sam's character in the show. If you guys like shows like NCIS, Burn Notice, and Person of Interest then you will enjoy The Warrior. It's action-packed and will suit all thriller lovers. I recommend this book to all fans of thriller books and action adventure stories. Definitely check this book out for yourself. It is available now where ebooks are sold. You'll enjoy it. A brilliant Debut novel!
December 8, 2014
If you enjoy reading thrillers from the likes of Tom Wood, Lee Child, James Patterson, Harlan Coben, Robert Crais, you will enjoy The Warrior.
When Private Military Contractor Zeb Carter witnesses gruesome crimes in the Congo, he can't just walk away.
Plagued by the scale of the crimes and the helplessness of the victims, he is bent on his own private justice.With Broker by his side, a maverick intelligence analyst, Zeb soon realizes that this time he has come up against an adversary who is utterly ruthless...and perhaps more than a match for him.
What transpires is a fast pace gripping journey that stretches from the Congo to New York, into the world of corrupt politics, influential politicians who want him dead, and government agencies who are against him.
This breakneck paced read is an edge-of-your-seat, gripping, with a plot so full of surprises; it will carry your imagination long beyond the final word.
With an action packed last few chapters, looking forward to the next two.
A great introduction to yet another strong character in Zeb and also the great supporting characters, and lots ot top technical equipment in use here as well.
A great indie author
When Private Military Contractor Zeb Carter witnesses gruesome crimes in the Congo, he can't just walk away.
Plagued by the scale of the crimes and the helplessness of the victims, he is bent on his own private justice.With Broker by his side, a maverick intelligence analyst, Zeb soon realizes that this time he has come up against an adversary who is utterly ruthless...and perhaps more than a match for him.
What transpires is a fast pace gripping journey that stretches from the Congo to New York, into the world of corrupt politics, influential politicians who want him dead, and government agencies who are against him.
This breakneck paced read is an edge-of-your-seat, gripping, with a plot so full of surprises; it will carry your imagination long beyond the final word.
With an action packed last few chapters, looking forward to the next two.
A great introduction to yet another strong character in Zeb and also the great supporting characters, and lots ot top technical equipment in use here as well.
A great indie author
June 22, 2013
“The Warrior” by Ty Patterson is a gripping and powerful read about Zeb Carter, a mercenary who becomes witness to a brutal slaughter and mass rape in the Congo.
The world of mercenaries, body guards, security staff and ex military personnel is shown with much care and shows the difficulties to distinguish between right and wrong. Zeb needs to compromise in this world but he is fundamentally a good guy.
On a personal vendetta against a particularly nasty mercenary, Carsten Holt, Zeb Carter returns to New York to take on the man himself with the help of his friend and family, planning indirect pressure on the culprit by targeting Holt's mother.
This approach gets him in conflict with federal agencies, business men, journalists and politicians. The plot is cleverly developed and intelligently thought-through, the complex connections between the various parties involved in the hunt for Holt and those who want to protect him for their own reasons are excellently laid out and are one of the highlights of this reading experience.
To me this was a welcome relieve from what I find often too simplistic laid out crime stories. Patterson is a distinguished, clever and skilled story teller.
Another strong point of the novel is the ease of language the author uses which - when portraying action in the Congo – catches the raw masculinity of the fighters perfectly, but then moves effortlessly to the world of politics and businessmen in New York. His command of English is confident and pleasant.
You might say that in fiction the world of corruption has been exploited plenty and the surprise effect of who has what kind of interest in the mines and riches of Africa are nothing new, but neither are the still urging and unresolved issues of child labour, kidnappings, mass killings and abuse of power to name but few, in those countries. Seeing this world from a man with questionable moral values himself, a contract killer if you so will, makes the reading experience all the more interesting as it confronts us with moral relativity, which in effect we all live in.
Zeb Carter and his brothers in arms are a group of people I enjoyed watching, their camaraderie and sense of values are shown in their ambiguity and yet heartfelt existence. Patterson avoids the trap of stereotyping and worn out repetition and had me thinking and feeling for those characters.
I am not a great fan of thrillers, the military world and ‘Rambo/macho’ action but I must say that I found myself pleasantly surprised to find a book in this genre written with so much intelligence and depth.
I recently re-read the book in its new edition and found myself once again drawn into the heart of the story and deeply affected by it.
The world of mercenaries, body guards, security staff and ex military personnel is shown with much care and shows the difficulties to distinguish between right and wrong. Zeb needs to compromise in this world but he is fundamentally a good guy.
On a personal vendetta against a particularly nasty mercenary, Carsten Holt, Zeb Carter returns to New York to take on the man himself with the help of his friend and family, planning indirect pressure on the culprit by targeting Holt's mother.
This approach gets him in conflict with federal agencies, business men, journalists and politicians. The plot is cleverly developed and intelligently thought-through, the complex connections between the various parties involved in the hunt for Holt and those who want to protect him for their own reasons are excellently laid out and are one of the highlights of this reading experience.
To me this was a welcome relieve from what I find often too simplistic laid out crime stories. Patterson is a distinguished, clever and skilled story teller.
Another strong point of the novel is the ease of language the author uses which - when portraying action in the Congo – catches the raw masculinity of the fighters perfectly, but then moves effortlessly to the world of politics and businessmen in New York. His command of English is confident and pleasant.
You might say that in fiction the world of corruption has been exploited plenty and the surprise effect of who has what kind of interest in the mines and riches of Africa are nothing new, but neither are the still urging and unresolved issues of child labour, kidnappings, mass killings and abuse of power to name but few, in those countries. Seeing this world from a man with questionable moral values himself, a contract killer if you so will, makes the reading experience all the more interesting as it confronts us with moral relativity, which in effect we all live in.
Zeb Carter and his brothers in arms are a group of people I enjoyed watching, their camaraderie and sense of values are shown in their ambiguity and yet heartfelt existence. Patterson avoids the trap of stereotyping and worn out repetition and had me thinking and feeling for those characters.
I am not a great fan of thrillers, the military world and ‘Rambo/macho’ action but I must say that I found myself pleasantly surprised to find a book in this genre written with so much intelligence and depth.
I recently re-read the book in its new edition and found myself once again drawn into the heart of the story and deeply affected by it.
September 17, 2014
I received this ebook, "The Warrior" by Ty Patterson, as a gift from the author. First of all I must say that this is not the sort of novel I usually read...but I must say I was very impressed with the writing skills and exciting plot. I would classify this novel as a very good thriller with adventure, suspense, intrigue and a touch of humor rolled into one.
Zebediah (Zeb) Carter, ex-Special Force is a private military contractor sent into the Democratic Republic of Congo. He is about to wrap up his observation mission when he comes to the village of Luvungi, where he witnesses US ex-military men are committing terrible atrocities against women and children by a group of men. Carter calls this group “ The Rogue Six “. Even though his handler tells him to ignore what is happening, Carter intervenes taking out three of the six. Back in the states with orders to let the other “Rogue Three” alone. Carter digs into their whereabouts. Circumstance arise that Carter needs to handle with his crew.
The main character & his friends have unique traits used
for survival. These skills are exhibited throughout the
story.
This is a fast paced adventure/thriller, full of action, twists and turns and unique characters. As it was a short novel, I felt the author was not given ample time to further develop the richness of the characters. But if you like thrillers or adventure stories, I think you will like this first in a series by author Patterson.What a astonishing ending to a good thriller! Don’t miss reading this book.
Zebediah (Zeb) Carter, ex-Special Force is a private military contractor sent into the Democratic Republic of Congo. He is about to wrap up his observation mission when he comes to the village of Luvungi, where he witnesses US ex-military men are committing terrible atrocities against women and children by a group of men. Carter calls this group “ The Rogue Six “. Even though his handler tells him to ignore what is happening, Carter intervenes taking out three of the six. Back in the states with orders to let the other “Rogue Three” alone. Carter digs into their whereabouts. Circumstance arise that Carter needs to handle with his crew.
The main character & his friends have unique traits used
for survival. These skills are exhibited throughout the
story.
This is a fast paced adventure/thriller, full of action, twists and turns and unique characters. As it was a short novel, I felt the author was not given ample time to further develop the richness of the characters. But if you like thrillers or adventure stories, I think you will like this first in a series by author Patterson.What a astonishing ending to a good thriller! Don’t miss reading this book.
April 28, 2014
Really interesting book! Great characters,I am sitting here wiping tears after finishing the story! This book shows that even men who work in the 'no name government agencies' can not let go of things that are morally wrong,that just because something is seen in another country you can still work to make it right. You come to understand each player in this story and you care what happens to them and their enemies,you want wrongs to be righted! Am looking forward to read the next from this author,so glad I found this book.
May 25, 2016
I couldn't put it down (ask my hubby)! For a debut thriller, it was one of the best I've had the pleasure of reading. The Warrior introduced us to Zeb, who, at first glance, could be seen as cold, distant & rigid. He is, but he is also a man who cares deeply, almost too deeply. Add the almost unspeakable atrocities occurring in the Congo, where the story begins, & you have a book built on a powder keg that has to erupt.
Because Zeb & his friends are ex-soldiers & he works for the U.S. Government you wouldn't be wrong to see the Warrior as a political thriller. But it is deeper than that. It's a story about a group of friends desperate to right the wrongs of the past. It's about the loyalties of friends, some soldiers some not, & the ppl they love. Ultimately, it's a story of one man's desperate desire to chase away his own demons & how far he would go to do so.
Because Zeb & his friends are ex-soldiers & he works for the U.S. Government you wouldn't be wrong to see the Warrior as a political thriller. But it is deeper than that. It's a story about a group of friends desperate to right the wrongs of the past. It's about the loyalties of friends, some soldiers some not, & the ppl they love. Ultimately, it's a story of one man's desperate desire to chase away his own demons & how far he would go to do so.
February 2, 2013
The premise behind this novel is very intriguing. Although following the basic model of an action story the overarching case that the characters are dealing with is unique [for a fictional story]. It leads to a very intense story.
I found a couple of spots in the novel to be a bit choppy, but as a whole it was quite well written with a flow to the narrative. However, it does alternate between very slow and quite fast paced. I did appreciate the fact that Patterson wrote an action novel without something blowing up every few pages. There is definite substance to the storyline.
I tend to appreciate a fair amount of character development within the novels that I read. I found that by the end of this story you don’t really know any of the characters at all. You find out bits and pieces about certain characters and their histories. Other than that, the only thing that you really learn about a character is their chosen profession.
One thing that I’m slightly perplexed with at this point is how this is the first book in the Zeb Carter and Booker series when one of those characters does not make it out of the novel. However, I assume that this will be explained in further novels in the series.
As a whole, this was a decent way to spend an afternoon. It was an easy to read novel that I enjoyed. I would love to know more about the characters and their very unique missions.
I found a couple of spots in the novel to be a bit choppy, but as a whole it was quite well written with a flow to the narrative. However, it does alternate between very slow and quite fast paced. I did appreciate the fact that Patterson wrote an action novel without something blowing up every few pages. There is definite substance to the storyline.
I tend to appreciate a fair amount of character development within the novels that I read. I found that by the end of this story you don’t really know any of the characters at all. You find out bits and pieces about certain characters and their histories. Other than that, the only thing that you really learn about a character is their chosen profession.
One thing that I’m slightly perplexed with at this point is how this is the first book in the Zeb Carter and Booker series when one of those characters does not make it out of the novel. However, I assume that this will be explained in further novels in the series.
As a whole, this was a decent way to spend an afternoon. It was an easy to read novel that I enjoyed. I would love to know more about the characters and their very unique missions.
December 14, 2014
What a ride! The Warrior is an excellent action adventure/thriller novel written by first time author Ty Patterson. I enjoyed this quick read (153 pages) immensely. Despite its short length, it was full of thrilling action. The last 33% or so of the book just flew by. The protagonist, Zeb, though not exactly law-abiding and shrouded in mystery for much of the book, was very likable as was his circle of comrades. I enjoyed reading about all the interesting "warrior toys and paraphernalia" he used in seeking justice. The only flaws in the book were kind of an odd writing style which though unusual didn't really bother me and also the short length of the book. I think more pages could have been used to flesh out the characters a little more. We only get a glimpse of why Zeb is the way he is, and I would have loved to have had more of his backstory. I must say I did get tears in my eyes (very rare event for me while reading a book) during the last few pages, knowing the story was ending, and I am excitedly awaiting the sequel, "Reluctant Warrior", to be released. I recommend The Warrior to all action/thriller fans. I see a very bright future for Mr. Patterson.
March 12, 2015
An very good freebie from Amazon promotion. It accomplished what the promotion intended as I have already purchased book 2 of the series.
Zeb is the warrior in book one, working for a quasi government agency, WDE (we don't exist). He has the same principles as John Rain, principals only, no family or collaterals. In this novel he is chasing down a mercenary who was responsible for the ravaging of a village in The Congo. Typical warrior type, he has a number of friends whom he can call upon for help and special services, like computer hacking and such.
Patterson plays the end game the same way I would, if I were talented enough to be a writer. Excellent, in my opinion.
Borrowing from one of the people on my GR friends list scale of 1-10, this was a 9. I don't usually read in the afternoon, but this one kept drawing me away from other things. Thanks for the scale, Barry.
Zeb is the warrior in book one, working for a quasi government agency, WDE (we don't exist). He has the same principles as John Rain, principals only, no family or collaterals. In this novel he is chasing down a mercenary who was responsible for the ravaging of a village in The Congo. Typical warrior type, he has a number of friends whom he can call upon for help and special services, like computer hacking and such.
Patterson plays the end game the same way I would, if I were talented enough to be a writer. Excellent, in my opinion.
Borrowing from one of the people on my GR friends list scale of 1-10, this was a 9. I don't usually read in the afternoon, but this one kept drawing me away from other things. Thanks for the scale, Barry.
November 19, 2014
Major Zebadiah(Zeb) Carter is an extraordinary person. A member of the Special Forces, he is one guy you want to keep on your good side. Not one for many social interactions, he always completes his missions to the best of his abilities(which are amazing).
When Zeb is sent to the Congo to complete a mission, he sees some things he shouldn't have seen. When he reports these things back to his superiors, they tell him to leave it alone, but he can't. He can't stand by and watch innocent women and children be raped and killed for sport. So he decides that he will find the people who are responsible for this and punish them himself.
On his down time, he likes to check in on his sister. On one such occasion, he meets Rory, her 7 year old next door neighbor, who is all but thrilled to have Zeb around. With two busy parents and not too many friends, Zeb is great for Rory. These two have an instant bond that no one would have expected.
When Zeb's mission and a story being written by Rory's dad, Connor, crossing paths, Rory gets to see Zeb in action.
For the most part this was a really great book. I gave it three stars because there were parts that were confusing and I had to go back and read. I felt as though the book could have gotten a little deeper into the character of Zeb. We really don't know more about him than everyone else around him and I would have liked to know more. There is a part at the end of the book, that helps you understand his stoicism a bit more, but knowing that at the beginning of the book may have made me enjoy this better. It's a good book and I plan on reading the rest of the series. The Reluctant Warrior is the next book in the series. And The Warrior Code is coming out later this month. You should get them all!!
When Zeb is sent to the Congo to complete a mission, he sees some things he shouldn't have seen. When he reports these things back to his superiors, they tell him to leave it alone, but he can't. He can't stand by and watch innocent women and children be raped and killed for sport. So he decides that he will find the people who are responsible for this and punish them himself.
On his down time, he likes to check in on his sister. On one such occasion, he meets Rory, her 7 year old next door neighbor, who is all but thrilled to have Zeb around. With two busy parents and not too many friends, Zeb is great for Rory. These two have an instant bond that no one would have expected.
When Zeb's mission and a story being written by Rory's dad, Connor, crossing paths, Rory gets to see Zeb in action.
For the most part this was a really great book. I gave it three stars because there were parts that were confusing and I had to go back and read. I felt as though the book could have gotten a little deeper into the character of Zeb. We really don't know more about him than everyone else around him and I would have liked to know more. There is a part at the end of the book, that helps you understand his stoicism a bit more, but knowing that at the beginning of the book may have made me enjoy this better. It's a good book and I plan on reading the rest of the series. The Reluctant Warrior is the next book in the series. And The Warrior Code is coming out later this month. You should get them all!!
November 24, 2013
Thank you to the author for the review copy.
When Private Military Contractor Zeb Carter witnesses gruesome crimes in the Congo, he can’t just walk away.
Plagued by the scale of the crimes and the helplessness of the victims, he is bent on his own private justice.
This is another one of those books that, had I not been offered it for review, I probably would have missed out on. Which would have been a shame because not only did it get me through a particularly long night, but it was a fast paced, addictive read with plenty of action tempered with enough emotional resonance to give it an edge.
Zeb Carter is on a mission of vengeance against a particularly nasty mercenary, one Carsten Holt - after witnessing atrocities he cannot let slide, he is determined to seek his own brand of justice - and returns to New York to do just that. Along with an eclectic cast of supporting characters, all of whom are well drawn and believable (Rory was a character I became particularly fond of) he will get his man. Won't he?
I found this intriguing - I don't read what could be termed "military" thrillers that often and I became more fascinated by the whole mercenary/security consulting subject the further I got drawn into the story. There is an interesting morality here - some are willing to protect Carsten Holt despite his villainy simply because he can offer them something in return that may save others - So food for thought there in and of itself.
The plot is intelligent and feels authentic, the action is well described and exciting and overall I found this a clever, flowing read with decent characterisation to be built upon and expanded in the future stories that I'm sure will appear.
Happy Reading Folks!
When Private Military Contractor Zeb Carter witnesses gruesome crimes in the Congo, he can’t just walk away.
Plagued by the scale of the crimes and the helplessness of the victims, he is bent on his own private justice.
This is another one of those books that, had I not been offered it for review, I probably would have missed out on. Which would have been a shame because not only did it get me through a particularly long night, but it was a fast paced, addictive read with plenty of action tempered with enough emotional resonance to give it an edge.
Zeb Carter is on a mission of vengeance against a particularly nasty mercenary, one Carsten Holt - after witnessing atrocities he cannot let slide, he is determined to seek his own brand of justice - and returns to New York to do just that. Along with an eclectic cast of supporting characters, all of whom are well drawn and believable (Rory was a character I became particularly fond of) he will get his man. Won't he?
I found this intriguing - I don't read what could be termed "military" thrillers that often and I became more fascinated by the whole mercenary/security consulting subject the further I got drawn into the story. There is an interesting morality here - some are willing to protect Carsten Holt despite his villainy simply because he can offer them something in return that may save others - So food for thought there in and of itself.
The plot is intelligent and feels authentic, the action is well described and exciting and overall I found this a clever, flowing read with decent characterisation to be built upon and expanded in the future stories that I'm sure will appear.
Happy Reading Folks!
February 22, 2017
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I had received this book about over a year back from the author in exchange for a honest review. But somehow this one slipped through the gaps and I finally discovered it again while cleaning up my kindle. It was completely my loss! This book provided me with a few hours of thrills and chills…
Zeb Carter is a security consultant but very few people know about his past. He has seen some carnage in his time, but the incident at the small village in Congo is beyond what a person can stand. Zeb decides to bait the killers and with a person who deals in information by his side. But is he a match for the cold blooded killers he is tracking? Or will they prove to be too much for him?
Zeb is one hell of a character. He is everything that one expects from a protagonist of a thriller. He is brave, intelligent and he certainly has the x-factor thing down. It is easy to like him, to cheer for him but I found it a bit difficult to actually know him properly. As it is my personal quirk to want to know as much possible about a character, I did wish for more information on his background. But I see that this book is only a part of a series and as such I guess we will learn more and more about Zeb in the consecutive books. The plot is quite good and the author had me fooled for a spin. I did see the ending coming but that didn’t stop me from enjoying the ride with Zeb.
For the first book in a series, and possibly the author’s debut novel, this book is quite good. The narrative needed a bit of fine tuning but I guess that happens over the time as the author finds Zeb’s true voice.
I had received this book about over a year back from the author in exchange for a honest review. But somehow this one slipped through the gaps and I finally discovered it again while cleaning up my kindle. It was completely my loss! This book provided me with a few hours of thrills and chills…
Zeb Carter is a security consultant but very few people know about his past. He has seen some carnage in his time, but the incident at the small village in Congo is beyond what a person can stand. Zeb decides to bait the killers and with a person who deals in information by his side. But is he a match for the cold blooded killers he is tracking? Or will they prove to be too much for him?
Zeb is one hell of a character. He is everything that one expects from a protagonist of a thriller. He is brave, intelligent and he certainly has the x-factor thing down. It is easy to like him, to cheer for him but I found it a bit difficult to actually know him properly. As it is my personal quirk to want to know as much possible about a character, I did wish for more information on his background. But I see that this book is only a part of a series and as such I guess we will learn more and more about Zeb in the consecutive books. The plot is quite good and the author had me fooled for a spin. I did see the ending coming but that didn’t stop me from enjoying the ride with Zeb.
For the first book in a series, and possibly the author’s debut novel, this book is quite good. The narrative needed a bit of fine tuning but I guess that happens over the time as the author finds Zeb’s true voice.
December 9, 2013
The Warrior by Ty Patterson instantly grips readers with the rape and assault on African women witnessed by Major Zeb Carter. Zeb is a private military contractor who's job is to visit a few villages in North and South Kivu to get information on who's capturing mines and selling the minerals to people in the states. His investigation places his sights on someone who needs to pay for these heinous acts and Zeb is ready for him to pay up.
The Warrior is a fast paced debut thriller by Ty Patterson that follows the usual pattern. What makes these types of novels distinct are always their main character. Zeb is an interesting, mysterious guy that intrigues me. There's no doubt he's skilled at his job working for the Agency, I only wish I knew more about him. Where does he come from? What's his motivation? I'm hoping in future novels by this author, he will address the need for more depth in his character.
Because no thriller is complete without any sorts of thrills or action, there is more than enough here to keep readers on the edge of their seats. In between these moments are a little choppy, but I found that it was easy enough to follow.
Overall, The Warrior is an engrossing, quick read that fans of thrillers won't want to miss. I look forward to reading more by this author. Hopefully Major Zebediah Carter will be his leading character in future novels.
Copy provided by author in exchange for an honest review
The Warrior is a fast paced debut thriller by Ty Patterson that follows the usual pattern. What makes these types of novels distinct are always their main character. Zeb is an interesting, mysterious guy that intrigues me. There's no doubt he's skilled at his job working for the Agency, I only wish I knew more about him. Where does he come from? What's his motivation? I'm hoping in future novels by this author, he will address the need for more depth in his character.
Because no thriller is complete without any sorts of thrills or action, there is more than enough here to keep readers on the edge of their seats. In between these moments are a little choppy, but I found that it was easy enough to follow.
Overall, The Warrior is an engrossing, quick read that fans of thrillers won't want to miss. I look forward to reading more by this author. Hopefully Major Zebediah Carter will be his leading character in future novels.
Copy provided by author in exchange for an honest review
January 21, 2015
Not a bad effort for a first time author. Major Zeb Carter is one tough character, and one that you would want to be on your side of any conflict and/or to protect your life.
I found the flow of the story a little awkward at times, and it took a long time to get used to the fact that Zeb hardly spoke in the whole book. As first time authors often do, Ty tells us readers what is happening instead of describing it. Also, at times I felt Zeb was a little too quiet, just sitting around and getting in touch with the world (all Zen like). I am sure Ty was trying to portray Zeb as the strong silent type, but I think he went a tad overboard on the "silent" part. Heck, even the other characters commented on that fact in the book. Small complaint.
As an action junkie I liked this story very much. Chuck Norris would have been perfect for Zeb's part if this book had been made into a movie in the mid 80's.
Zeb has his loyal cast of supporting characters to help out. I would like to see more of them.
With all that said, I plan to check out the 2nd book in this series and see how much the author has grown in his style of writing.
I found the flow of the story a little awkward at times, and it took a long time to get used to the fact that Zeb hardly spoke in the whole book. As first time authors often do, Ty tells us readers what is happening instead of describing it. Also, at times I felt Zeb was a little too quiet, just sitting around and getting in touch with the world (all Zen like). I am sure Ty was trying to portray Zeb as the strong silent type, but I think he went a tad overboard on the "silent" part. Heck, even the other characters commented on that fact in the book. Small complaint.
As an action junkie I liked this story very much. Chuck Norris would have been perfect for Zeb's part if this book had been made into a movie in the mid 80's.
Zeb has his loyal cast of supporting characters to help out. I would like to see more of them.
With all that said, I plan to check out the 2nd book in this series and see how much the author has grown in his style of writing.
May 17, 2014
My thanks to the author of this excellent debut thriller for affording me the opportunity to read it. Major Zeb Carter is an ex-Special Forces trained intelligence operative who, in a very lethal, zen-like way, moves to exact revenge on Holt, a psychotic ex-Special Forces Operative for a massacre in the Congo Zeb witnessed. Complicating this page turning plot is an unscrupulous US Senator who owned the ore mine in the Congo and the FBI, who order Zeb to back off seeking revenge on Holt in exchange for Holt's African Al-Qaeda leads. What follows is an intricate cat & mouse game, alternating between psychological and physical confrontations ultimately resulting in justice for the innocent Congolese victims but cost Zeb a very high price.
For some reason, Major Zeb Carter reminds me of a cross between the Gray Man and Jason Bourne, both solid action heroes for this not so new millennium we find ourselves in. My only hope here is that Mr Patterson continues this series with the same fast paced, complex originality.
For some reason, Major Zeb Carter reminds me of a cross between the Gray Man and Jason Bourne, both solid action heroes for this not so new millennium we find ourselves in. My only hope here is that Mr Patterson continues this series with the same fast paced, complex originality.
January 24, 2013
Rating 3.5 rounded up to 4.
A testosterone filled thriller.
The story follows Zeb Carter, a damaged man with a personal vendetta following a violent past. Patterson does show glimpses of Zeb's humanity and strength of character but he is essentially a violent mercenary, intent on revenge.
Patterson showed the rock solid loyalty and respect of friends who had shared the atrocities of war very effectively. Zeb was very much a silent but strong male character, whose actions and motivations could be understood.
The writing style was original, clear and concise. There were a few typos that were borderline evasive. Suspense ebbed and flowed through the middle of the book but was maintained through the concluding chapters. Despite his flaws I did feel some empathy and understanding of the complicated personality of Zeb and he was a believable character.
Overall it was an enjoyable read and I anticipate Patterson will build a loyal readership. I would certainly read another of his books.
A testosterone filled thriller.
The story follows Zeb Carter, a damaged man with a personal vendetta following a violent past. Patterson does show glimpses of Zeb's humanity and strength of character but he is essentially a violent mercenary, intent on revenge.
Patterson showed the rock solid loyalty and respect of friends who had shared the atrocities of war very effectively. Zeb was very much a silent but strong male character, whose actions and motivations could be understood.
The writing style was original, clear and concise. There were a few typos that were borderline evasive. Suspense ebbed and flowed through the middle of the book but was maintained through the concluding chapters. Despite his flaws I did feel some empathy and understanding of the complicated personality of Zeb and he was a believable character.
Overall it was an enjoyable read and I anticipate Patterson will build a loyal readership. I would certainly read another of his books.
February 7, 2017
The Warrior Ty Patterson
This is an extremely fast paced action thriller!! Non stop action! The primary character Zebadiah Carter, former special forces Major, goes by the nickname Zeb. Navy Seals will tell you this as there highest form of praise, he us not someone you want to upset. He protects people, rescues people. His skill levels are off the charts. Zeb lost his wife and child to terrorist killers. He won't let it happen to anyone else. This is a monumental thriller! I highly recommend!
This is an extremely fast paced action thriller!! Non stop action! The primary character Zebadiah Carter, former special forces Major, goes by the nickname Zeb. Navy Seals will tell you this as there highest form of praise, he us not someone you want to upset. He protects people, rescues people. His skill levels are off the charts. Zeb lost his wife and child to terrorist killers. He won't let it happen to anyone else. This is a monumental thriller! I highly recommend!
January 24, 2015
I must say, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this debut since it is not my normal type of read. It is more an action/adventure than a thriller, but not so overdosed with action that there is no room for substance. I like my protagonist to be a badass with a heart and Zeb definately fit the bill. I would like to know more about Zeb and since this is first in a series, I will have the opportunity.
May 23, 2014
I was given a copy by the author for an honest review. I would classify this book as action, not thriller. It was a quick read for me. I liked the main character but would have liked to see a deeper story.
October 19, 2017
A relatively short, seriously exciting thrill ride, Ty Patterson’s The Warrior is the story of a man with a mission—to end the reign of those who murder with impunity in the Congo. His rage won’t change the world and won’t repair the past, but some debts will be repaid.
The Warrior offers a fast ride across continents, from marble halls to rainforest, cutting through political and financial greed as surely as through trees. It’s written in the present tense, adding to the tension, and it has a movie-like feel—rushing ahead before questions can be asked, and keeping the reader “watching.” An enjoyable short read, and a good introduction to an intriguing series.
Disclosure: I was given an ecopy and I offer my honest review.
The Warrior offers a fast ride across continents, from marble halls to rainforest, cutting through political and financial greed as surely as through trees. It’s written in the present tense, adding to the tension, and it has a movie-like feel—rushing ahead before questions can be asked, and keeping the reader “watching.” An enjoyable short read, and a good introduction to an intriguing series.
Disclosure: I was given an ecopy and I offer my honest review.
May 15, 2014
Way to go, The warrior
Huge thanks to the author for sharing the copy of “The Warrior” with me and I can honestly say that it was pure fun reading this book. If you have noticed or haven’t noticed the book’s sales line tells that , “The warrior” is for all those who is a jack reacher fan and that particular line stuck with me because to sell a book to me you just have to say the magic word “jack reacher” and I m there.so naturally when I read that the character is going to satiate the thriller and action bones as good as jack reacher thriller , I was up for the game and went on to finish the book in one go without leaving my eyes and mind and partly also because the book was not a bulky one
Lets talk about the book
I m guessing that this is the first book from the author so for a first time writer he has definitely shown a great deal of craftsmanship as the plot is good, engaging and addictive for what I can say from my experience. The author has tried to maintain secrecy around the central character, Zeb which is at times irritating because you cannot get close to this character but at the same time, it is like a mystique aura that keeps building the anticipation to know what and how the central character is going to react next which helps a lot in improving your interest in the plot. You practically get detailed insights into all characters except Zeb whose life and persona continues to be a mystery throughout.
For the sake of being pedantic, I would say that the book do have a slight problem with the language as in my opinion there is an extended use of colloquial language than the written language which is kind of new for me. But once the story springs open to its full glory you kind of get engrossed in it. Loved the action sequences but sadly I missed a bit of knuckle buster scenes because most of the time it ended up being weapon fights but interestingly was good and descriptive enough for me to be satisfied of having picked a good book.
There were two points in the book that I was laughing so hard, making me appreciate that the author has brought in some old fashion street jokes and sprung unexpectedly that it entertains you amidst the fast paced story. Which brings me to yet another point that the book is fast and I mean really really fast. It does not hover around much on a point and quickly jumps through scenes and this could be good for some like me but for others it may not be that good.
I can understand that this is his first work and maybe that’s is why it kind of lacks a smooth flow and proper setting of a particular scene but still the work is praise worthy and is a good fun ride through and through and you have to appreciate the efforts and the output that has come out beautiful from a first time writer.
On a much personal note: wow the end was like a huge slap… I kept turning pages after pages thinking that this will turn up to be something else. it will change and flip but it did not …I know this may sound cryptic to those who have not read the book, but for those who have read the book will understand my dilemma with the end as I was totally not expecting that …talk about cliff hanger… in this case he just pushed me over the cliff.. (Hey not complaining by the way….or maybe I m)
I just realized that I have used the word “first time writer” like a million times in this review... (oops...my bad);)
The book has a brilliant plot and is extremely fast paced and before you know it you will be inside the plot like watching everything happening right in front of you. While reading it, it will be rewarding if you can keep an open mind and being less pedantic and nitpicker, proving to be a good entertaining read.
how was the book?
Huge thanks to the author for sharing the copy of “The Warrior” with me and I can honestly say that it was pure fun reading this book. If you have noticed or haven’t noticed the book’s sales line tells that , “The warrior” is for all those who is a jack reacher fan and that particular line stuck with me because to sell a book to me you just have to say the magic word “jack reacher” and I m there.so naturally when I read that the character is going to satiate the thriller and action bones as good as jack reacher thriller , I was up for the game and went on to finish the book in one go without leaving my eyes and mind and partly also because the book was not a bulky one
Lets talk about the book
I m guessing that this is the first book from the author so for a first time writer he has definitely shown a great deal of craftsmanship as the plot is good, engaging and addictive for what I can say from my experience. The author has tried to maintain secrecy around the central character, Zeb which is at times irritating because you cannot get close to this character but at the same time, it is like a mystique aura that keeps building the anticipation to know what and how the central character is going to react next which helps a lot in improving your interest in the plot. You practically get detailed insights into all characters except Zeb whose life and persona continues to be a mystery throughout.
For the sake of being pedantic, I would say that the book do have a slight problem with the language as in my opinion there is an extended use of colloquial language than the written language which is kind of new for me. But once the story springs open to its full glory you kind of get engrossed in it. Loved the action sequences but sadly I missed a bit of knuckle buster scenes because most of the time it ended up being weapon fights but interestingly was good and descriptive enough for me to be satisfied of having picked a good book.
There were two points in the book that I was laughing so hard, making me appreciate that the author has brought in some old fashion street jokes and sprung unexpectedly that it entertains you amidst the fast paced story. Which brings me to yet another point that the book is fast and I mean really really fast. It does not hover around much on a point and quickly jumps through scenes and this could be good for some like me but for others it may not be that good.
I can understand that this is his first work and maybe that’s is why it kind of lacks a smooth flow and proper setting of a particular scene but still the work is praise worthy and is a good fun ride through and through and you have to appreciate the efforts and the output that has come out beautiful from a first time writer.
On a much personal note: wow the end was like a huge slap… I kept turning pages after pages thinking that this will turn up to be something else. it will change and flip but it did not …I know this may sound cryptic to those who have not read the book, but for those who have read the book will understand my dilemma with the end as I was totally not expecting that …talk about cliff hanger… in this case he just pushed me over the cliff.. (Hey not complaining by the way….or maybe I m)
I just realized that I have used the word “first time writer” like a million times in this review... (oops...my bad);)
The book has a brilliant plot and is extremely fast paced and before you know it you will be inside the plot like watching everything happening right in front of you. While reading it, it will be rewarding if you can keep an open mind and being less pedantic and nitpicker, proving to be a good entertaining read.
how was the book?
May 20, 2014
I am very glad that I had the opportunity to read Ty Patterson’s new thriller, The Warrior. It is a very good series and I anxiously await the next book in the series, The Reluctant Warrior. This novel is similar and, not unwarrantedly, has been compared to Lee Child’s Jack Reacher character novels. I would not have any problem recommending The Warrior to my friends who read.
I have taken the time to read other reviews of this book, as I often do this before reading a book. I feel that some of the reviews have unfairly criticized Patterson’s writing skills along with a couple of situations in the book. In fact, many other writers and television utilize very similar scenes. Sometimes one just has to realize that they are reading a novel and drop their shoulders, relax and enjoy the book. After all, Ty Patterson has written a book, and a very good book at that. Moreover, in my humble opinion, the writing skills improve over the length of the book.
Major Zebadiah Carter, a former Ranger and now, a mercenary of sorts, is on specialist charity duty involving the mining industry in the Congo, when he stumbles across a village of atrocities. The bad guys, supposedly good guys – known as The Rogue Six are burning, raping women and pillaging the village. Zeb is very familiar with the group of mercenaries, gets pictures and contacts his handler, Andrews. Andrews is adamant that Zeb take no action and get out of there ASAP.
Eventually, Zeb returns to America only to be sternly warned away from his towards the atrocities that he has seen in the Congo. The leader of The Rogue Six, Holt, is an informer and the bad is determined to be of less significance than the good that they are getting from Holt and his boys. This does not sit well at all with Zeb who wants these guys badly.
The book proceeds and Zeb visits his sister and becomes friends with her neighbors. As it happens, the neighbor Conner, is a reporter for a famous New York city newspaper and is writing his most intriguing to date expose’ on the mining industry in Africa and the involvement of a US Senator. Conner has Pulitzer Prize ambitions for this expose’ and is not persuaded away from the story regardless of threats.
Holt hears of the expose’ and that Zeb is out to get him. He has no intentions of going peacefully and determines that he must eliminate the threat. Zeb calls in his buddies with very specialized skills to help him in his pursuit of Holt and guarding his sister and her neighbors.
The Warrior spins into a very good thriller by Ty Patterson. I did not anticipate the ending at all. It was like “whoa.” I read The Warrior very quickly as it was very hard to put down. I plan on reading more of Patterson’s work as it becomes available. Patterson will definitely be an author whom I will be reading and following.
Cam
I have taken the time to read other reviews of this book, as I often do this before reading a book. I feel that some of the reviews have unfairly criticized Patterson’s writing skills along with a couple of situations in the book. In fact, many other writers and television utilize very similar scenes. Sometimes one just has to realize that they are reading a novel and drop their shoulders, relax and enjoy the book. After all, Ty Patterson has written a book, and a very good book at that. Moreover, in my humble opinion, the writing skills improve over the length of the book.
Major Zebadiah Carter, a former Ranger and now, a mercenary of sorts, is on specialist charity duty involving the mining industry in the Congo, when he stumbles across a village of atrocities. The bad guys, supposedly good guys – known as The Rogue Six are burning, raping women and pillaging the village. Zeb is very familiar with the group of mercenaries, gets pictures and contacts his handler, Andrews. Andrews is adamant that Zeb take no action and get out of there ASAP.
Eventually, Zeb returns to America only to be sternly warned away from his towards the atrocities that he has seen in the Congo. The leader of The Rogue Six, Holt, is an informer and the bad is determined to be of less significance than the good that they are getting from Holt and his boys. This does not sit well at all with Zeb who wants these guys badly.
The book proceeds and Zeb visits his sister and becomes friends with her neighbors. As it happens, the neighbor Conner, is a reporter for a famous New York city newspaper and is writing his most intriguing to date expose’ on the mining industry in Africa and the involvement of a US Senator. Conner has Pulitzer Prize ambitions for this expose’ and is not persuaded away from the story regardless of threats.
Holt hears of the expose’ and that Zeb is out to get him. He has no intentions of going peacefully and determines that he must eliminate the threat. Zeb calls in his buddies with very specialized skills to help him in his pursuit of Holt and guarding his sister and her neighbors.
The Warrior spins into a very good thriller by Ty Patterson. I did not anticipate the ending at all. It was like “whoa.” I read The Warrior very quickly as it was very hard to put down. I plan on reading more of Patterson’s work as it becomes available. Patterson will definitely be an author whom I will be reading and following.
Cam
January 25, 2013
Author Ty Patterson’s first novel and thriller THE WARRIOR introduces a unique and kick-ass main character named Zed. With a name like Zed you’d think the guy was old, but he’s not. He’s a young Zen-Ninja.
While reading the book I was reminded of the James Caviezel character on “Person of Interest,” John Smith. Like Smith, while not an imposing physical presence Zed has skills that set him apart from the rest of us ordinary folks, skills he learned doing clandestine and likely illegal jobs for various U.S. agencies Patterson calls “We Don’t Exist” agencies. Every time my wife and I watch an episode of Person of Interest, and Caviezel has just kicked someone’s ass, my wife remarks, “He’d be a good friend to have.” Zed’s someone you want on your side, someone to have your back at all times.
Zed is aloof, speaks only when he has to, plays an instrument called the tabla (which I’d never heard of), isn’t afraid of anyone, and has an unfailing sense of justice. While it took me two or three chapters to warm to him, I really came to like him. If tied down and threatened to be dismembered by chainsaw, I’d have to admit I liked him mostly because of his martial arts skills and unflinching calmness. The character called The Broker was also a favorite of mine.
Patterson’s prose is non-standard and thus was difficult for me to get used to. His characters don’t speak like most people I know, in contractions. They say “do not” instead of “don’t”, “have not” instead of “haven’t”, etc. The action scenes were written so well, and Zed is such a kick-ass guy, that the awkward prose faded into the background at times. Also frustrating was his use of single quotation marks instead of double quotation marks. I never really got used to that and it led to some confusion when people were quoting others, or when the rare contraction was used.
My last minor gripe is, the story dragged at times. There’s a scene where Zed is walking through New York City at night, not a safe place to walk by yourself, unless you’re Zed, when he encounters a mugging in progress in an alley. I was like, “Alright! Finally Zed gets to kick someone else’s ass!” Zed and some family and friends went on a camp out, a perfect setting for an ambush of some sort. But nothing happened. Well, almost nothing. Zed did have a face-to-face with a bear, which, of course, he survived. He somehow Zenned the bear.
The ending wasn’t one of my favorites. I’ll just leave it at that so as to not leave spoilers.
I’ve given THE WARRIOR four stars, mainly for the way Zed was written, but also because I liked the story. Some books by first-time authors are a chore to get through. I looked forward to picking up THE WARRIOR, to see what Zed was up to.
While reading the book I was reminded of the James Caviezel character on “Person of Interest,” John Smith. Like Smith, while not an imposing physical presence Zed has skills that set him apart from the rest of us ordinary folks, skills he learned doing clandestine and likely illegal jobs for various U.S. agencies Patterson calls “We Don’t Exist” agencies. Every time my wife and I watch an episode of Person of Interest, and Caviezel has just kicked someone’s ass, my wife remarks, “He’d be a good friend to have.” Zed’s someone you want on your side, someone to have your back at all times.
Zed is aloof, speaks only when he has to, plays an instrument called the tabla (which I’d never heard of), isn’t afraid of anyone, and has an unfailing sense of justice. While it took me two or three chapters to warm to him, I really came to like him. If tied down and threatened to be dismembered by chainsaw, I’d have to admit I liked him mostly because of his martial arts skills and unflinching calmness. The character called The Broker was also a favorite of mine.
Patterson’s prose is non-standard and thus was difficult for me to get used to. His characters don’t speak like most people I know, in contractions. They say “do not” instead of “don’t”, “have not” instead of “haven’t”, etc. The action scenes were written so well, and Zed is such a kick-ass guy, that the awkward prose faded into the background at times. Also frustrating was his use of single quotation marks instead of double quotation marks. I never really got used to that and it led to some confusion when people were quoting others, or when the rare contraction was used.
My last minor gripe is, the story dragged at times. There’s a scene where Zed is walking through New York City at night, not a safe place to walk by yourself, unless you’re Zed, when he encounters a mugging in progress in an alley. I was like, “Alright! Finally Zed gets to kick someone else’s ass!” Zed and some family and friends went on a camp out, a perfect setting for an ambush of some sort. But nothing happened. Well, almost nothing. Zed did have a face-to-face with a bear, which, of course, he survived. He somehow Zenned the bear.
The ending wasn’t one of my favorites. I’ll just leave it at that so as to not leave spoilers.
I’ve given THE WARRIOR four stars, mainly for the way Zed was written, but also because I liked the story. Some books by first-time authors are a chore to get through. I looked forward to picking up THE WARRIOR, to see what Zed was up to.
October 18, 2014
As an avid reader of Action/Thriller novels, I am intrigued with this author's initial outing. There are some really good things about this story and there are some items, for me, that detract from the read.
Some of the items I wish were improved upon, which would solidify a higher rating from me, pertains to the feel this novel. It's written as if this is a Reader's Digest version of a longer novel. I miss some set up of the main character. I get a sucker punch by a critical piece of information at the end of the story I feel could be better used earlier in the writing. Because of the way this story progresses and the climatic scene with the main character, I feel the need to be more connected to him in order to have emotional skin-in-the-game in the outcome . That was lacking for me and led to a "ho-hum" feeling toward the denouement.
Going hand in hand with the lack of details is the sporadic jumpiness of some of the scene transitions. I've read various authors and the tools they use for scene transitions. When done well, the flow of the story is seamless. In the case of this novel, I have the same feeling I did as a 16 year old trying to learn to drive a stick-shift vehicle for the first time. When you don't have the proper use of the gas pedal and the clutch, you end up having a rough back-and-forth jerky motion. That is how some of the transition of scenes felt.
There is some good humor in the interaction between Zeb and his closest companions (friends is not the term he would use) during moments of testosterone fueled ignition. Some characters felt like they were thrown in to the story and did not have any reason to be there (unless this is how Patterson is trying to show some of the depth of Zeb; if so, this did not do well for me). One scene in particular involves a lady showing up at a park where Zeb is winding down and she is contemplating suicide. That scene should be left on the editing floor.
Anne has tendencies to be infatuated with Zeb along with her male acquaintance,"Moneybags". Ultimately, my question is, "What value do these two truly add to the novel?" If I was as steadfast in pursuing a writing career as Mr. Patterson (kudos, to him for doing this!), what I would ask myself is how does Anne and "Moneybags" impact my story as a whole? If there is a specific intent behind their presence, what can I do to flesh that out?
There are great action scenes when they occur. I am curious enough to consider the next novel. If there is some improvement, I will continue following the series. If not any improvement, I may move on without regret.
Some of the items I wish were improved upon, which would solidify a higher rating from me, pertains to the feel this novel. It's written as if this is a Reader's Digest version of a longer novel. I miss some set up of the main character. I get a sucker punch by a critical piece of information at the end of the story I feel could be better used earlier in the writing. Because of the way this story progresses and the climatic scene with the main character, I feel the need to be more connected to him in order to have emotional skin-in-the-game in the outcome . That was lacking for me and led to a "ho-hum" feeling toward the denouement.
Going hand in hand with the lack of details is the sporadic jumpiness of some of the scene transitions. I've read various authors and the tools they use for scene transitions. When done well, the flow of the story is seamless. In the case of this novel, I have the same feeling I did as a 16 year old trying to learn to drive a stick-shift vehicle for the first time. When you don't have the proper use of the gas pedal and the clutch, you end up having a rough back-and-forth jerky motion. That is how some of the transition of scenes felt.
There is some good humor in the interaction between Zeb and his closest companions (friends is not the term he would use) during moments of testosterone fueled ignition. Some characters felt like they were thrown in to the story and did not have any reason to be there (unless this is how Patterson is trying to show some of the depth of Zeb; if so, this did not do well for me). One scene in particular involves a lady showing up at a park where Zeb is winding down and she is contemplating suicide. That scene should be left on the editing floor.
Anne has tendencies to be infatuated with Zeb along with her male acquaintance,"Moneybags". Ultimately, my question is, "What value do these two truly add to the novel?" If I was as steadfast in pursuing a writing career as Mr. Patterson (kudos, to him for doing this!), what I would ask myself is how does Anne and "Moneybags" impact my story as a whole? If there is a specific intent behind their presence, what can I do to flesh that out?
There are great action scenes when they occur. I am curious enough to consider the next novel. If there is some improvement, I will continue following the series. If not any improvement, I may move on without regret.
September 20, 2013
Where do I even begin? This book was just so simple and yet so full of contradictions. Simple is good. Nothing is wrong with being simple. Unfortunately, simplicity was also one of the biggest problems of the book.
The book is about Zeb, a private military contractor, who witnesses a massacre and decides to hunt those responsible. On the premise part, the book was beautifully done and I had no problem with it. Some of the events were a bit of a stretch but this is fiction which makes it forgivable. The author needs to sometimes stretch the truth. :P The pacing was very well done. There wasn’t an abundance of action scenes and I didn’t feel any sense of dragging in the story which I really really REALLY liked. It was also refreshing that not every chapter had explosions (Haha). Explosions are good… too much explosions would kill everyone else.
Those were the good parts. My problems here would be the characters. There was very little character development and most of them were about Zeb playing the Tabla which for me didn’t make any sense at all. I couldn’t really connect to any character with the exception of Broker. Broker was just pure awesomeness. He reminded me of Mat from WoT. His scenes were the ones I loved most and IMHO the most enjoyable parts of the book. The rest of the characters were just flat. I couldn’t even remember most of them. They were so forgettable that it wouldn’t have made much of a difference if Connor was called Reporter the entire novel.
My second problem would really be Zeb. I think this is the first time that I couldn’t connect with the main character. Throughout the entire novel, we are repeatedly told and shown how godlike and invincible Zeb is. This was such a turn-off for me since it removes the vulnerability in the character. You don’t really feel that Zeb is in any mortal danger in any of the scenes. It would have been great if there were instances where Zeb was hindered. It would have made a more compelling read instead of having almost everything going his way.
Overall, The Warrior wasn’t a bad book though; it could use some more character developments. I would recommend this to those who like a simple action/thriller story. For those looking for something deep, you won’t find it here. If there is a sequel, I’d follow it simply because of Broker.
The book is about Zeb, a private military contractor, who witnesses a massacre and decides to hunt those responsible. On the premise part, the book was beautifully done and I had no problem with it. Some of the events were a bit of a stretch but this is fiction which makes it forgivable. The author needs to sometimes stretch the truth. :P The pacing was very well done. There wasn’t an abundance of action scenes and I didn’t feel any sense of dragging in the story which I really really REALLY liked. It was also refreshing that not every chapter had explosions (Haha). Explosions are good… too much explosions would kill everyone else.
Those were the good parts. My problems here would be the characters. There was very little character development and most of them were about Zeb playing the Tabla which for me didn’t make any sense at all. I couldn’t really connect to any character with the exception of Broker. Broker was just pure awesomeness. He reminded me of Mat from WoT. His scenes were the ones I loved most and IMHO the most enjoyable parts of the book. The rest of the characters were just flat. I couldn’t even remember most of them. They were so forgettable that it wouldn’t have made much of a difference if Connor was called Reporter the entire novel.
My second problem would really be Zeb. I think this is the first time that I couldn’t connect with the main character. Throughout the entire novel, we are repeatedly told and shown how godlike and invincible Zeb is. This was such a turn-off for me since it removes the vulnerability in the character. You don’t really feel that Zeb is in any mortal danger in any of the scenes. It would have been great if there were instances where Zeb was hindered. It would have made a more compelling read instead of having almost everything going his way.
Overall, The Warrior wasn’t a bad book though; it could use some more character developments. I would recommend this to those who like a simple action/thriller story. For those looking for something deep, you won’t find it here. If there is a sequel, I’d follow it simply because of Broker.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 26, 2013
***I WAS GIVEN A COPY OF THE BOOK IN EXCHANGE FOR A FAIR AND HONEST REVIEW***
The basic story is here and present. The character could be an interesting military thriller staple. Zeb could easily be one of the baddest of the baddest dudes. The Warrior really falls short because the writing is scattered and there are too many grammatical mistakes and typos for me to want to continue to read this. You can tell that the author definitely has a very vivid and detailed story they want to tell, and they are very good with detailing environments. The problem here is that a lot of this characterization of the environments, and even the characters, is assorted throughout conversation and internal dialogue, if at all, and it's in all of the wrong places. After reading half of the book, I can only tell you one thing about the main character Zeb. He really doesn't like talking that much. It's really hard to get a grip on Zeb, and I know I only read the first half of the book and maybe there's more to him but I find myself losing interest in finding out. I would recommend to the author that some more steps be taken in the editing process, and maybe one more combing through of the final material. There are a lot of easily caught mistakes in this short book, which is listed for $2.99 on Amazon, and it is just too much for a small work such as this. I would definitely be interested in following Ty's writing as it develops and becomes more polished. His imagery is there, and the writing ability is definitely present. Just at times, the story and the dialogue are a tad bit hard to follow and I find myself wondering where certain names or events came from. There is a great story to be told here about a guy who does all the wrong things for the right reasons, and stands for those innocent people who cannot stand for themselves. I will give a lot of credit on the cover of the book, which is excellent. I would also like to thank Ty for giving me an opportunity to read his novel and give an honest review. Mr. Patterson surely, with continued effort and development, could be one of the military thriller writers of the near future.
The basic story is here and present. The character could be an interesting military thriller staple. Zeb could easily be one of the baddest of the baddest dudes. The Warrior really falls short because the writing is scattered and there are too many grammatical mistakes and typos for me to want to continue to read this. You can tell that the author definitely has a very vivid and detailed story they want to tell, and they are very good with detailing environments. The problem here is that a lot of this characterization of the environments, and even the characters, is assorted throughout conversation and internal dialogue, if at all, and it's in all of the wrong places. After reading half of the book, I can only tell you one thing about the main character Zeb. He really doesn't like talking that much. It's really hard to get a grip on Zeb, and I know I only read the first half of the book and maybe there's more to him but I find myself losing interest in finding out. I would recommend to the author that some more steps be taken in the editing process, and maybe one more combing through of the final material. There are a lot of easily caught mistakes in this short book, which is listed for $2.99 on Amazon, and it is just too much for a small work such as this. I would definitely be interested in following Ty's writing as it develops and becomes more polished. His imagery is there, and the writing ability is definitely present. Just at times, the story and the dialogue are a tad bit hard to follow and I find myself wondering where certain names or events came from. There is a great story to be told here about a guy who does all the wrong things for the right reasons, and stands for those innocent people who cannot stand for themselves. I will give a lot of credit on the cover of the book, which is excellent. I would also like to thank Ty for giving me an opportunity to read his novel and give an honest review. Mr. Patterson surely, with continued effort and development, could be one of the military thriller writers of the near future.
May 31, 2014
This is a debut novel available on Kindle books. The main character, Zeb Carter, is basically a mercenary as are the majority of the people he associates with on his various assignments. Little is known about this man's life; he is a man with finely honed defense skills and few, if any, words. I am curious to know more about him. He may be a mercenary, but he definitely has lofty principles, and abhors his fellow soldiers who go into a country and out of greed, steal their resources, and with little regard for human life, kill many men and also women and children, after raping them. Several of these fellow former soldiers have become greedy and have basically gone rogue, showing no respect for the inhabitants of the countries where they find themselves.Zeb has no problem with meting out his own form of justice to greedy and malevolent mercenaries, although he finds himself at odds with various branches of the federal government itself. The reader gets the feeling this man is a decent, moral and sensitive man, faced with many situations he would rather not be involved in. He is also extremely skilled in martial arts, and has very little fear for his own life. I can't help but wonder what this man was like as a child and very young man, to become the avenger of those who have no way to help themselves.
There are bits of humor in the book, although it is dark, and I enjoyed the book. I only wish it were longer and hope the author will write some kind of prequel, to put all the pieces together.
(I don't know much about writing a Kindle book, but I did notice quite a few grammatical errors in the book, as I have with other Kindle books. I don't know why this seems so prevalent, but in an age when there are even errors like this in hardcover books, it takes something away from the story in my opinion. But I am the daughter of a former English teacher, so perhaps I am being overly critical).
All in all, this book has interesting stories and characters in it that I will not soon forget.
There are bits of humor in the book, although it is dark, and I enjoyed the book. I only wish it were longer and hope the author will write some kind of prequel, to put all the pieces together.
(I don't know much about writing a Kindle book, but I did notice quite a few grammatical errors in the book, as I have with other Kindle books. I don't know why this seems so prevalent, but in an age when there are even errors like this in hardcover books, it takes something away from the story in my opinion. But I am the daughter of a former English teacher, so perhaps I am being overly critical).
All in all, this book has interesting stories and characters in it that I will not soon forget.
May 18, 2014
Well, "The Warrior" by Ty Patterson was certainly not my usual "hero saves the world and walkes away seemingly undestructable and ready for the next installment read" and it was great that way! The book is also not so action packed and plot twisted than other outings of the genre. Ironically, that's one of the two points which makes it a truly unique read!
The second point is the "hero" who is easily under the four most compelling Characters, I have had ever the pleasure to read about. Zeb Carter reminds me a bit of Tom Wood's protagonist, Victor. Like Victor, Zeb seems not only to work but to live in a different world. Though Zeb's faszinating personality did a great job to get me over some flaws in the middle of the book, it was the ending which made me ultimately to decide the book is worth a five star rating. (of course also not the fact that the author sent me a copy free of charge, along with a request for a honest review!)
I won't spoil anything here, because that would lower the impact but I don't think that I give to much away by saying, that I realy don't like such endings usually.
Well usually doesn't grab here, because the ending really fited the character and makes sure that under many different thrillers I red, this will be one to remember!
I also liked the way of Mr. Patterson making the reader intriguied in his next outing, by adding a bonus chapter.
Very well done, Mr. Patterson, I can't wait for what you have next in store for us!
The second point is the "hero" who is easily under the four most compelling Characters, I have had ever the pleasure to read about. Zeb Carter reminds me a bit of Tom Wood's protagonist, Victor. Like Victor, Zeb seems not only to work but to live in a different world. Though Zeb's faszinating personality did a great job to get me over some flaws in the middle of the book, it was the ending which made me ultimately to decide the book is worth a five star rating. (of course also not the fact that the author sent me a copy free of charge, along with a request for a honest review!)
I won't spoil anything here, because that would lower the impact but I don't think that I give to much away by saying, that I realy don't like such endings usually.
Well usually doesn't grab here, because the ending really fited the character and makes sure that under many different thrillers I red, this will be one to remember!
I also liked the way of Mr. Patterson making the reader intriguied in his next outing, by adding a bonus chapter.
Very well done, Mr. Patterson, I can't wait for what you have next in store for us!
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