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Gage Hartline #5
Menace
Weary of violent missions, Gage Hartline is tempted by a basic job on a family-owned island off the coast of Honduras. All he has to do is whip the family’s small security force into shape. The pay is good. The work is simple. What could possibly go wrong? The job interview, for a start. After a fiery personality clash with his potential boss, Gage declines the job. But before he can leave the island, he makes a revolting discovery. Things go bad...very quickly. In a matter of minutes, Gage finds himself marooned on the island, defending himself against a security force of 40 men. There are precious few allies on the island, and miles of ocean all around. Gage must use every trick he’s ever learned to survive—but even Gage has a limit. He can only hold out so long. Combining crime, suspense, thrills and romance—with an indulgent helping of highly-flawed Driskell characters—Menace is a thriller that delivers on action and keeps readers guessing all the way until the explosive climax.
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311 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 12, 2016
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About the author
Chuck Driskell
19 books43 followersThe youngest of five children, Chuck’s initial love of fiction was borne out of a lack of money coupled with an overactive childhood imagination. On Sunday afternoons during his childhood, Chuck’s parents would take the entire family to the public library—it was pleasurable and, best of all, free. He credits The Shining, by Stephen King, as being the first novel he ever read.
Following high school, Chuck joined the Army after finding little inspiration (or money) for college. He was stationed stateside at Fort Sill and as a paratrooper at Fort Bragg; but it was Chuck’s two-and-a-half years stationed in Germany that forged many of the memories that fuel his interest today.
Following his honorable discharge from the Army, Chuck endured more schooling before embarking on a career in advertising. In 2001 he co-founded B2B Media, Inc., a company that would go on to be named the second fastest-growing company in South Carolina.
While his career was progressing nicely, an active skydiver, Chuck suffered an accident while BASE jumping from the New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia. Although he’s since recovered, the accident took away his ability to compete in numerous sports. It was the accident, and his resulting physical limitations, that would later become the seed for his need to write.
As his career churned on, Chuck married his wife in 2003. Fulfilled personally and professionally, something began to tug at his mind. Before his accident he’d been able to satisfy his inner desires, first with the adrenaline of a soldier’s life, and later as a risk-taking skydiver. When he could no longer be either, he realized something was missing.
Searching for an answer, in 2005 and at the behest of one of his closest friends, Chuck began to write. Claiming he couldn’t write a decent sentence at the time, he started by penning his own experiences. After moving on to short stories for a period, he eventually began to write novel-length stories in earnest. Over time he learned to blend flawed characters with extraordinary situations, creating a hybrid of the classic spy/suspense novel. Chuck’s passion for travel—especially in Europe—helps lend genuine background and texture to his writing.
Now, every day, Chuck awakens before the dawn and writes. He claims his writing is at its best when his mind is a blank slate. Plus, by writing early, he doesn’t miss time with his wife, his daughter, or his son. They live in South Carolina.
Following high school, Chuck joined the Army after finding little inspiration (or money) for college. He was stationed stateside at Fort Sill and as a paratrooper at Fort Bragg; but it was Chuck’s two-and-a-half years stationed in Germany that forged many of the memories that fuel his interest today.
Following his honorable discharge from the Army, Chuck endured more schooling before embarking on a career in advertising. In 2001 he co-founded B2B Media, Inc., a company that would go on to be named the second fastest-growing company in South Carolina.
While his career was progressing nicely, an active skydiver, Chuck suffered an accident while BASE jumping from the New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia. Although he’s since recovered, the accident took away his ability to compete in numerous sports. It was the accident, and his resulting physical limitations, that would later become the seed for his need to write.
As his career churned on, Chuck married his wife in 2003. Fulfilled personally and professionally, something began to tug at his mind. Before his accident he’d been able to satisfy his inner desires, first with the adrenaline of a soldier’s life, and later as a risk-taking skydiver. When he could no longer be either, he realized something was missing.
Searching for an answer, in 2005 and at the behest of one of his closest friends, Chuck began to write. Claiming he couldn’t write a decent sentence at the time, he started by penning his own experiences. After moving on to short stories for a period, he eventually began to write novel-length stories in earnest. Over time he learned to blend flawed characters with extraordinary situations, creating a hybrid of the classic spy/suspense novel. Chuck’s passion for travel—especially in Europe—helps lend genuine background and texture to his writing.
Now, every day, Chuck awakens before the dawn and writes. He claims his writing is at its best when his mind is a blank slate. Plus, by writing early, he doesn’t miss time with his wife, his daughter, or his son. They live in South Carolina.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
September 6, 2020
'Menace' was incredibly thrilling. Well written and well played out. Full of action, adventure of sorts, beautiful scenery, interesting characters and thrills. Gage is such a bad-a$$. Hunter is one of the best friends anyone can ask for. I can't wait to read more.
July 19, 2018
Great suspense on one island
Another great read. The suspense keeps on going page after page. Next I'm on to other books by Chuck. Well wait for more Gage Hartline books to come.
Another great read. The suspense keeps on going page after page. Next I'm on to other books by Chuck. Well wait for more Gage Hartline books to come.
March 6, 2019
#5
Mr.Driskell can surely write. Great story, characters were so spot on. Well done in all and now on to be next one.
Mr.Driskell can surely write. Great story, characters were so spot on. Well done in all and now on to be next one.
August 24, 2019
Great action-filled read. Very in-Gage-ing. Thanks for the fun!
January 24, 2017
UalCan't wait for next book!
I've read every book of Driskell's that I could find. Every story is unique and must be read in one sitting as they are so engrossing. I particularly liked Menace as one man, then two, took on a far superior, in numbers and assets, force. Gripping. One must also read Seven Years Dead as it is quite unusual. As a former Army Ranger I find the weaponry and equipment enjoyable although most of it didn't exist during my time. His ambushes too were quite fascinating. I'm hooked.
I've read every book of Driskell's that I could find. Every story is unique and must be read in one sitting as they are so engrossing. I particularly liked Menace as one man, then two, took on a far superior, in numbers and assets, force. Gripping. One must also read Seven Years Dead as it is quite unusual. As a former Army Ranger I find the weaponry and equipment enjoyable although most of it didn't exist during my time. His ambushes too were quite fascinating. I'm hooked.
April 1, 2017
READ THIS SERIES!
Great characters and believable plots made this series excellent. You get to go all around the world and meet interesting people some good some bad and some really evil. Lots of high octane action. I am already missing Gage and his army pals.
Great characters and believable plots made this series excellent. You get to go all around the world and meet interesting people some good some bad and some really evil. Lots of high octane action. I am already missing Gage and his army pals.
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