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Gabriel Wolfe #1.5
Reversal of Fortune
In this short story, a walk with his friend's terrier turns into a mission to exact retribution on a local bully when Gabriel finds one of his female neighbours crying at the wheel of her car. Lander Reeve is a mega-successful bond trader with a big mouth and an even bigger SUV. He's been running Gabriel's neighbour off the road and Gabriel decides it's time to put a stop to the man's behaviour. For good.
A midnight mission to recce the bully's property gives Gabriel the idea for some poetic justice involving some heavy-duty steel cable and some emergency red triangles.
No gunplay (or not from Gabriel) but plenty of action in this diversion from Gabriel's bloodthirstier exploits. We also learn more about the influences that shaped his character.
Praise for Trigger Point, the first full-length novel about former SAS-captain Gabriel Wolfe...
“Action, double-crosses, villains galore… a rattling good thriller! Early Bond meets Jack Reacher - a thrilling debut outing for a new action hero.”
Damien Seaman, author of Berlin Burning and The Killing of Emma Gross.
A midnight mission to recce the bully's property gives Gabriel the idea for some poetic justice involving some heavy-duty steel cable and some emergency red triangles.
No gunplay (or not from Gabriel) but plenty of action in this diversion from Gabriel's bloodthirstier exploits. We also learn more about the influences that shaped his character.
Praise for Trigger Point, the first full-length novel about former SAS-captain Gabriel Wolfe...
“Action, double-crosses, villains galore… a rattling good thriller! Early Bond meets Jack Reacher - a thrilling debut outing for a new action hero.”
Damien Seaman, author of Berlin Burning and The Killing of Emma Gross.
- GenresThriller
40 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 20, 2015
About the author
Andy Maslen
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Andy Maslen writes thrillers across a number of genres: police procedurals, vigilante, psychological, suspense and horror. He spent 30 years in business before turning to writing full time.
Readers praise Andy's novels for their relatable characters, realistic dialogue, sense of place and kinetic action sequences, and for his meticulous research into police procedure around the world.
He is the creator of best-selling series featuring Kat Ballantyne, Gabriel Wolfe, Stella Cole and Inspector Ford, plus standalone novels and short stories.
Andy was born in Nottingham, England. After leaving university with a degree in psychology, he worked in business for thirty years as a copywriter. In his spare time, he plays the guitar. He lives in Wiltshire.
Andy Maslen writes thrillers across a number of genres: police procedurals, vigilante, psychological, suspense and horror. He spent 30 years in business before turning to writing full time.
Readers praise Andy's novels for their relatable characters, realistic dialogue, sense of place and kinetic action sequences, and for his meticulous research into police procedure around the world.
He is the creator of best-selling series featuring Kat Ballantyne, Gabriel Wolfe, Stella Cole and Inspector Ford, plus standalone novels and short stories.
Andy was born in Nottingham, England. After leaving university with a degree in psychology, he worked in business for thirty years as a copywriter. In his spare time, he plays the guitar. He lives in Wiltshire.
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Displaying 1 - 16 of 16 reviews
November 27, 2023
Okay, read book one Gabriel Wolfe Trigger Point , now read the 0.5 short story afterwards.
In this short very story, a walk with his friend's terrier turns into a mission to exact retribution on a local bully when Gabriel finds one of his female neighbours crying at the wheel of her car. Lander Reeve is a mega-successful bond trader with a big mouth and an even bigger SUV. He's been running Gabriel's neighbour off the road and Gabriel decides it's time to put a stop to the man's behaviour. For good.
A midnight mission to recce the bully's property gives Gabriel the idea for some poetic justice involving some heavy-duty steel cable and some emergency red triangles.
No gunplay (or not from Gabriel) but plenty of action in this diversion from Gabriel's bloodthirstier exploits. We also learn more about the influences that shaped his character.
Okay, a little too short, but an introduction.
three stars.
In this short very story, a walk with his friend's terrier turns into a mission to exact retribution on a local bully when Gabriel finds one of his female neighbours crying at the wheel of her car. Lander Reeve is a mega-successful bond trader with a big mouth and an even bigger SUV. He's been running Gabriel's neighbour off the road and Gabriel decides it's time to put a stop to the man's behaviour. For good.
A midnight mission to recce the bully's property gives Gabriel the idea for some poetic justice involving some heavy-duty steel cable and some emergency red triangles.
No gunplay (or not from Gabriel) but plenty of action in this diversion from Gabriel's bloodthirstier exploits. We also learn more about the influences that shaped his character.
Okay, a little too short, but an introduction.
three stars.
August 26, 2022
Reversal of Fortune by Andy Maslen is a fun little short story about Gabriel Wolfe and swift justice. You just don't trouble the neighbors.
June 29, 2016
Great short fun read. Karma is a mean thing !
October 17, 2018
Should be free
The short story was very good. I read it in 45 minutes. The story line could relate to many situations in real life too. I do believe,however,that this should have been free to Andy Maslen and particularly Gabriel Wolfe fans. Amazon once again takes the prize for rip off merchants.
The short story was very good. I read it in 45 minutes. The story line could relate to many situations in real life too. I do believe,however,that this should have been free to Andy Maslen and particularly Gabriel Wolfe fans. Amazon once again takes the prize for rip off merchants.
April 8, 2020
Excellent short story, but very sharp and to the point.
Although the book was cliched, it hits home the point that money doesn't make a person, manners and attention to others does. Maybe a little too short but enjoyable
Although the book was cliched, it hits home the point that money doesn't make a person, manners and attention to others does. Maybe a little too short but enjoyable
April 27, 2023
Reversal of Fortune by Andy Maslen is a Gabriel Wolfe short story after he had left the army.
A tale of how he quietly and anonymously dealt with an obnoxious neighbour who had been bullying another female neighbour unnecessarily.
Recommended
A tale of how he quietly and anonymously dealt with an obnoxious neighbour who had been bullying another female neighbour unnecessarily.
Recommended
December 15, 2016
Good short story by Maslen. As I write this (12-14-16), it's free for Kindle at Amazon.
January 31, 2017
A good little read.
And a moral to be learned by everyone. I really enjoyed it. Wish I had the b##ls to do something just like it to my neighbour.
And a moral to be learned by everyone. I really enjoyed it. Wish I had the b##ls to do something just like it to my neighbour.
August 4, 2017
Good read
For a short story it gets the point across fast and at the same time builds up suspense. Definitely an author to keep track of.
For a short story it gets the point across fast and at the same time builds up suspense. Definitely an author to keep track of.
January 17, 2019
A nice quick story
March 8, 2019
Justice
I do like a man with such a refined sense of fair play and showing support for the under dogs of life.
I do like a man with such a refined sense of fair play and showing support for the under dogs of life.
June 11, 2016
A Shaggy Dog Story with Wit and Humor
This short story left me with a giggle fit. Gabriel Wolfe, former SAS officer and covert agent is out walking a friend's dog. He finds a neighbor lady sitting in her car crying. A local big shot has forced her off the road, again! Gabriel decides this bully needs a lesson in driving etiquette and proceeds to teach him -- covert style. A fast and funny read.
This short story left me with a giggle fit. Gabriel Wolfe, former SAS officer and covert agent is out walking a friend's dog. He finds a neighbor lady sitting in her car crying. A local big shot has forced her off the road, again! Gabriel decides this bully needs a lesson in driving etiquette and proceeds to teach him -- covert style. A fast and funny read.
August 14, 2016
Everyone likes to to see a jerk get his comeuppance. In this short story Gabriel makes sure a jerk gets his comeuppance.
October 8, 2016
I had a laughing fit when this ex special forces soldier decides that a covert "lesson" is needed. The story may be short, but the entertainment is not.
December 15, 2016
A well crafted and highly enjoyable short story
January 11, 2017
Clever
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