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The Specialist #6
The Big One
Jack Sullivan has a target he can’t resist and an assignment he can’t refuse.
On a fortress Caribbean Island, a neo-Nazi strongman named Reichstone and his army of mad-dog killers rule a tortured people and a harem of drug-seduced sex slaves.
There is no-one to stop this vicious bunch from swallowing up the entire region except The Specialist…
When the father of one of Reichstone’s many victims asks Sullivan for help there is never any doubt that he will accept this highly specialised mission.
In order to save one very vulnerable girl from the clutches of this monster, Sullivan must penetrate the island fortress – a seemingly impossible task.
Surrounded by trained killers, professional soldiers and a terrified population, Reichstone thinks himself untouchable – and he may be right.
However Jack Sullivan never gives up and he will not rest until he makes Reichstone pay for his sins.
Sullivan is going to teach the most savage of killers that the tide of death can flow two ways…
‘The Big One’ is the latest instalment in the thrilling ‘Specialist’ series from John Cutter.
Praise for John Cutter:
‘Full-throttle action’ - Matt Lynn
'This is the real deal. A thriller that grabs you by the throat and won't let go.' - Tom Kasey, best-selling author of 'Cold Kill'.
John Cutter is a pseudonym for John Shirley, a science fiction writer best known for 'The Crow'. He is an American writer, primarily of fantasy and science fiction and songs. He has also written one historical novel, a western, about Wyatt Earp, 'Wyatt in Wichita', and one non-fiction book, 'Gurdjieff: An Introduction to His Life and Ideas'. He has written novels, short stories, TV scripts and screenplays, and has published over 40 books and 8 short-story collections. As a musician, he has fronted his own bands and written lyrics for Blue Öyster Cult and others.
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On a fortress Caribbean Island, a neo-Nazi strongman named Reichstone and his army of mad-dog killers rule a tortured people and a harem of drug-seduced sex slaves.
There is no-one to stop this vicious bunch from swallowing up the entire region except The Specialist…
When the father of one of Reichstone’s many victims asks Sullivan for help there is never any doubt that he will accept this highly specialised mission.
In order to save one very vulnerable girl from the clutches of this monster, Sullivan must penetrate the island fortress – a seemingly impossible task.
Surrounded by trained killers, professional soldiers and a terrified population, Reichstone thinks himself untouchable – and he may be right.
However Jack Sullivan never gives up and he will not rest until he makes Reichstone pay for his sins.
Sullivan is going to teach the most savage of killers that the tide of death can flow two ways…
‘The Big One’ is the latest instalment in the thrilling ‘Specialist’ series from John Cutter.
Praise for John Cutter:
‘Full-throttle action’ - Matt Lynn
'This is the real deal. A thriller that grabs you by the throat and won't let go.' - Tom Kasey, best-selling author of 'Cold Kill'.
John Cutter is a pseudonym for John Shirley, a science fiction writer best known for 'The Crow'. He is an American writer, primarily of fantasy and science fiction and songs. He has also written one historical novel, a western, about Wyatt Earp, 'Wyatt in Wichita', and one non-fiction book, 'Gurdjieff: An Introduction to His Life and Ideas'. He has written novels, short stories, TV scripts and screenplays, and has published over 40 books and 8 short-story collections. As a musician, he has fronted his own bands and written lyrics for Blue Öyster Cult and others.
Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher. For more information on our titles please sign up to our newsletter at www.endeavourpress.com. Each week you will receive updates on free and discounted ebooks. Follow us on Twitter: @EndeavourPress and on Facebook via http://on.fb.me/1HweQV7. We are always interested in hearing from our readers. Endeavour Press believes that the future is now.
188 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 4, 1984
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28 books22 followersJohn Cutter is a pseudonym used by the author John Shirley.
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July 11, 2020
A good book.
January 31, 2024
This is first entry in The Specialist series by John Cutter aka John Shirley that I have read. I checked it out after reading about it on the Glorious Trash blog. I was addicted to the now basically extinct Men's Adventure genre when I was a teen. A used bookstore in my hometown had hundreds of them, all for around a buck a piece, and I gobbled them up, even going so far as to subscribe to Gold Eagle publishing, getting I think 2 new books every month. I haven't revisited this genre since my 20s, as I was underwhelmed back then. This series, however, sounded like it was up my alley. John Shirley is an accomplished horror writer. I read his book Cellars about ten years ago and really liked it. So, I was looking forward to checking out his stab at Men's Adventure. I'm glad I did! The action is almost nonstop and the book chugs along quickly. The violence is excessive, but Shirley writes with his tongue tucked just enough into his cheek that it is a fun read. Its over the top like a fun lower budget 80s action movie you'd watch late at night over a few beverages. I think my rating would more accurately be 3.5 stars, but I will round up as I enjoyed this book and tore through it. I already have ordered four more of these, can't wait to see what Jack Sullivan gets up to next!
August 7, 2024
A terrific story and series
Every story in this series is adrenaline filled, action packed, and suspenseful. With great characters (the good guys at least! Lol!), humor, drama, angst, and intriguing twists, it's certainly not a series to be missed.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.
Every story in this series is adrenaline filled, action packed, and suspenseful. With great characters (the good guys at least! Lol!), humor, drama, angst, and intriguing twists, it's certainly not a series to be missed.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.
October 9, 2025
I think this was Book Six in the series. Our hero takes on a veritable army with the aid of a couple of friends. As you might imagine, the body count rises! No less enjoyable as a light and quick holiday read.
June 22, 2020
YA
Now this was a thrilling book. All the characters were great and the plot line was terrific. I would recommend this to folks that weren't happy with his previous books.
Now this was a thrilling book. All the characters were great and the plot line was terrific. I would recommend this to folks that weren't happy with his previous books.
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