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Warriors Shorts #2
The Watcher
Eleven year old Anele robs The Watcher to pay off the murderous gang who is harassing his family. Big mistake! Now he has to contend with the mysterious Watcher, and face off the murderous gang. All by himself.
The Watcher does nothing but sit in a park in Cape Town all day and watch life go by. Anele knows everything about him because he has been keeping tabs on The Watcher.
He intends to steal from the man and pay off a gang but there is one problem with his plan. The Watcher is the wrong man to rob.
Now he has to contend with the mysterious Watcher, and face off the murderous gang. All by himself.
The Watcher does nothing but sit in a park in Cape Town all day and watch life go by. Anele knows everything about him because he has been keeping tabs on The Watcher.
He intends to steal from the man and pay off a gang but there is one problem with his plan. The Watcher is the wrong man to rob.
Now he has to contend with the mysterious Watcher, and face off the murderous gang. All by himself.
56 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 23, 2016
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Ty Patterson
83 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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September 3, 2017
Book #2, in the Warriors shorts
This second story may be short 52 pages or so but is packed with suspense from the opening page and keeps us glued to every word till its final sentence. Zeb Carter is in poverty stricken area of Cape Town, South Africa when he is approached by a child…. a gang is harassing his family, he needs help ….
Of course this is a fast read, action packed and well- written. It has a very interesting subject matter around drugs and child trafficking organisations and a warrior to save the day. This short story fits well between the main Warriors series and I enjoy squeezing it in my spare time. Till next time “In the Shadow”, enjoy…..
This second story may be short 52 pages or so but is packed with suspense from the opening page and keeps us glued to every word till its final sentence. Zeb Carter is in poverty stricken area of Cape Town, South Africa when he is approached by a child…. a gang is harassing his family, he needs help ….
Of course this is a fast read, action packed and well- written. It has a very interesting subject matter around drugs and child trafficking organisations and a warrior to save the day. This short story fits well between the main Warriors series and I enjoy squeezing it in my spare time. Till next time “In the Shadow”, enjoy…..
December 18, 2016
Ty and Zeb take us on another kick ass short story. Zeb is hanging out in South Africa and takes matters into his own hands ! Awesome as always !
May 16, 2019
This is my first exposure to this author and it definitely will not be my last! This is a well written, action packed short story that is sure to keep you turning the pages.
November 27, 2016
We often take for granted our life, our safety. Not everyone has that security. Anele lives in one of those places. His life is not secure, but more importantly, his sister's life is in danger. Bad men want her for a life she will never be able to live through. He has to protect her.
Anele becomes the watcher, watching the man in the park. Every day he does the same thing. Maybe he is the answer. Anele isn't a bad boy, just desperate. It's okay, he tells himself as he approaches the bag as the man is away...The boy didn't count on just who this man is and what he does.
Now, the man has a choice. Will he turn the boy in? Is that really in his nature? Not the man we all know and love. You're in for the ride of your life as Zeb once again takes on the bad guys.
No one is a match for these great reads. Now we get a Ty Patterson fix every month. This short will not disappoint. The characters are real, the situations emotional, and the battles Zeb Carter all the way.
And I thought a once a month was going to do, don't suppose you could up that to once a week could you, Mr. Patterson?
I voluntarily reviewed this advanced reader copy and I have not been compensated in any way.
Anele becomes the watcher, watching the man in the park. Every day he does the same thing. Maybe he is the answer. Anele isn't a bad boy, just desperate. It's okay, he tells himself as he approaches the bag as the man is away...The boy didn't count on just who this man is and what he does.
Now, the man has a choice. Will he turn the boy in? Is that really in his nature? Not the man we all know and love. You're in for the ride of your life as Zeb once again takes on the bad guys.
No one is a match for these great reads. Now we get a Ty Patterson fix every month. This short will not disappoint. The characters are real, the situations emotional, and the battles Zeb Carter all the way.
And I thought a once a month was going to do, don't suppose you could up that to once a week could you, Mr. Patterson?
I voluntarily reviewed this advanced reader copy and I have not been compensated in any way.
November 27, 2016
A perfect short story. While the protagonist fits in with the Warrior series, new readers will not be lost if they happen to pick up the story.
Fits in nicely with one of the Warrior series books. Zeb was described as having been out of the country, in Africa, in that novel. This story covers that period of time.
There are no references to the main series to confuse the new reader. Good job on that one, Mr. Patterson.
Don't be put off by the Four Star Rating. I very seldom give Five Stars to novels.
Fits in nicely with one of the Warrior series books. Zeb was described as having been out of the country, in Africa, in that novel. This story covers that period of time.
There are no references to the main series to confuse the new reader. Good job on that one, Mr. Patterson.
Don't be put off by the Four Star Rating. I very seldom give Five Stars to novels.
December 4, 2022
Every step you take, every move you make, he'll be watching you. The Watcher is a short novella by Ty Patterson that is filled with justifiable action. A female student in South Africa is being harassed outside school by a drug dealer and child trafficker and apparently this is commonplace there. The Watcher is told about it by her brother and he takes care of business. If you like reading about bad guys receiving their just due than this is for you. Evil flourishes when good men do nothing, the Watcher does not sit idly by. Ty Pattersons novella packs a punch just like the Watcher. Recommended .
April 11, 2020
Action packed short story that finds Zeb in South Africa. When a young boy tries to steal Zeb's duffel bag, Zeb gets drawn into helping the boy and his sister against some gang members. But in true Zeb style, he lets the police take the credit and he fades into the background.
December 28, 2025
Great read!
I've read some shorter stories before, which I love. But this has to be in the top 2. Amazing. Great action. Love the subject and the people you put in this. Love short stories. Couldn't put it down. Let's see more.
I've read some shorter stories before, which I love. But this has to be in the top 2. Amazing. Great action. Love the subject and the people you put in this. Love short stories. Couldn't put it down. Let's see more.
January 8, 2024
Quite a good short story. Pure escapism with plenty of action to keep you turning the pages.
March 18, 2017
A very interesting and entertaining novel. I enjoyed reading this novel and recommend this book to everyone.
January 6, 2017
The Watcher Review by Ty Patterson 1/5/17
Part of the scenery, the Watcher sees all!
Eleven year old Anele robs The Watcher to pay off the murderous gang who is harassing his family. Big mistake! Now he has to contend with the mysterious Watcher, and face off the murderous gang. All by himself. The Watcher does nothing but sit in a park in Cape Town all day and watch life go by. Anele knows everything about him because he has been keeping tabs on The Watcher. He intends to steal from the man and pay off a gang but there is one problem with his plan. The Watcher is the wrong man to rob. Now he has to contend with the mysterious Watcher, and face off the murderous gang. All by himself.
What did I like? I think if you have ever read any of my reviews, you know by now I tell it like it is and how I see it. This is one of the best series that I have ever read. At this time in our country so much is going on that we all need something to take us up out of the dreary! This series will do that. I love the purity of the help that is given by Zeb Carter and his team, no matter which ones it is. Every one of them are trained with the experience to back up what they do and they don’t take guff. The series is built around the positive factor that they will help no matter what the situation is, national, international, drugs, children, murder, missing, or anything that needs to be done. They work together like a well-oiled machine and each one matches the others strengths and weakness. Oh, what am I saying, they don’t have any weaknesses! LOL
What are you going to like? Even though this is a short story that can be read rather quickly, it will keep your attention because of all the action and the fact that it concerns the kidnapping of kids. No one likes for that to happen. You will like the method of the group in dealing with the kidnappers and love the outcome. Nothing is better than when the bad guys get their butts kicked in such a glorious way!
Every one of the stories in this series is dealing with something that is extremely bad and I for one love the way that the group works in getting the jobs done so that the underdogs come out on top!!!!!
Part of the scenery, the Watcher sees all!
Eleven year old Anele robs The Watcher to pay off the murderous gang who is harassing his family. Big mistake! Now he has to contend with the mysterious Watcher, and face off the murderous gang. All by himself. The Watcher does nothing but sit in a park in Cape Town all day and watch life go by. Anele knows everything about him because he has been keeping tabs on The Watcher. He intends to steal from the man and pay off a gang but there is one problem with his plan. The Watcher is the wrong man to rob. Now he has to contend with the mysterious Watcher, and face off the murderous gang. All by himself.
What did I like? I think if you have ever read any of my reviews, you know by now I tell it like it is and how I see it. This is one of the best series that I have ever read. At this time in our country so much is going on that we all need something to take us up out of the dreary! This series will do that. I love the purity of the help that is given by Zeb Carter and his team, no matter which ones it is. Every one of them are trained with the experience to back up what they do and they don’t take guff. The series is built around the positive factor that they will help no matter what the situation is, national, international, drugs, children, murder, missing, or anything that needs to be done. They work together like a well-oiled machine and each one matches the others strengths and weakness. Oh, what am I saying, they don’t have any weaknesses! LOL
What are you going to like? Even though this is a short story that can be read rather quickly, it will keep your attention because of all the action and the fact that it concerns the kidnapping of kids. No one likes for that to happen. You will like the method of the group in dealing with the kidnappers and love the outcome. Nothing is better than when the bad guys get their butts kicked in such a glorious way!
Every one of the stories in this series is dealing with something that is extremely bad and I for one love the way that the group works in getting the jobs done so that the underdogs come out on top!!!!!
December 21, 2016
These short stories are great!
November 29, 2016
Unreal and super fast
I was impressed by the total control of the stranger and his complete destruction of the hangers. Too often we think of rehabilitation, when that's already too late. Thanks Ty for a reality check!!!
I was impressed by the total control of the stranger and his complete destruction of the hangers. Too often we think of rehabilitation, when that's already too late. Thanks Ty for a reality check!!!
December 22, 2016
So interesting.....
These short stories are so fun to read. They answer a lot of questions from reading the Warrior Series. All the operatives are good hearted men and women. Love the stories. Thanks, Amarillo Turtle
These short stories are so fun to read. They answer a lot of questions from reading the Warrior Series. All the operatives are good hearted men and women. Love the stories. Thanks, Amarillo Turtle
December 1, 2016
Brilliant. Although the a short story it had everything associated with Zeb Carter. Couldn't put the book (eReader) down so finished in one go. Looking forward to the next instalment.
November 27, 2016
Great book plenty of action in a short book.
May 1, 2017
The Watcher. TY Patterson
A short action packed thriller. Zeb Carter is in a poverty stricken area of Cape Town, South Africa. He is approached by a young child, begging for his help. His mother has just been murdered, his sister kidnapped. Zeb has a soft spot in his heart for children. He springs into action. This is extremely well written and full of suspense. I highly recommend.
A short action packed thriller. Zeb Carter is in a poverty stricken area of Cape Town, South Africa. He is approached by a young child, begging for his help. His mother has just been murdered, his sister kidnapped. Zeb has a soft spot in his heart for children. He springs into action. This is extremely well written and full of suspense. I highly recommend.
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