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Shadow Play
Someone is wearing his name.
And they’re turning it into a weapon.
There’s a new Silencer on the city beat, one who’s setting up fake robberies and taking credit for stopping them. But the act doesn’t stop at playing the hero. The good deeds quickly turn dark as the impostor starts taking for himself.
Now Recker and his team have to find who’s behind the mask before The Silencer’s name is destroyed, and the damage becomes permanent.
And they’re turning it into a weapon.
There’s a new Silencer on the city beat, one who’s setting up fake robberies and taking credit for stopping them. But the act doesn’t stop at playing the hero. The good deeds quickly turn dark as the impostor starts taking for himself.
Now Recker and his team have to find who’s behind the mask before The Silencer’s name is destroyed, and the damage becomes permanent.
216 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 9, 2026
About the author
Mike Ryan
108 books141 followersMike Ryan is a writer living in Bucks County, PA. He's married, has three kids, and three dogs. He's used to a hectic and busy household. During his free time, he enjoys watching sports, movies, and music.
Mike's a huge Star Wars fan and loves just about anything with superheroes in it (both Marvel and DC). He also loves to interact with his readers via his blog, Twitter, or email. Follow him on Twitter @Mike_Ryan36 or email at mikeryan36@verizon.net.
Mike also offers a few readers on his mailing list the chance to be beta readers for all books before they're published.
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Mike's a huge Star Wars fan and loves just about anything with superheroes in it (both Marvel and DC). He also loves to interact with his readers via his blog, Twitter, or email. Follow him on Twitter @Mike_Ryan36 or email at mikeryan36@verizon.net.
Mike also offers a few readers on his mailing list the chance to be beta readers for all books before they're published.
Sign up for Mike's mailing list or visit his blog at www.mikeryan36.blogspot.com
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March 7, 2026
Interesting premise poorly executed
A copy cat Silencer, that ends up being far more than just someone trying to earn a few quid
The idea is something I'm surprised has not happened earlier, given this is book 25, yet here it is and it's a good idea. However the issue for me is the circumstances that relate to it all
Given there are so many corrupt cops, both still in the job and those already kicked out, you wonder how a Police force could even function
On top of that, you have gun fights in broad daylight, that don't even attract a response and the ability to surpress information , so the media ignores the event entirely
All a tad contrived in the end, but still entertaining enough
A copy cat Silencer, that ends up being far more than just someone trying to earn a few quid
The idea is something I'm surprised has not happened earlier, given this is book 25, yet here it is and it's a good idea. However the issue for me is the circumstances that relate to it all
Given there are so many corrupt cops, both still in the job and those already kicked out, you wonder how a Police force could even function
On top of that, you have gun fights in broad daylight, that don't even attract a response and the ability to surpress information , so the media ignores the event entirely
All a tad contrived in the end, but still entertaining enough
Displaying 1 of 1 review