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Sam Prichard #3
Love and War
USA TODAY & AMAZON #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR • ONE OF THE BEST NEW VOICES IN THE ACTION THRILLER GENRE • With over 250,000 books sold, and well over 1,000 five star reviews on Amazon, the Sam Prichard series is quickly storming the charts. David Archer's ability to create exciting, page-turning, action and suspense is second to none. Fans can't get enough of it, but don't take my word for it though. See what all the fuss is about before Archer becomes a household name!
NUKES ON YOUR HONEYMOON? SOMETIMES LIFE'S JUST NOT FAIR...
Meet retired cop, Sam Prichard.
Sam and Indie are finally married, and off to enjoy their honeymoon in beautiful Hawaii, but sometimes fate has a cruel streak! When Sam notices something odd as they're departing Denver, and then finds out that terrorists have planted small nuclear bombs in twelve US cities including Honolulu, he's on the case, honeymoon or not!
With Indie's computer hacking skills to help him, he finds the nuke and captures the terrorist who planted it, but he's not done yet. Old friend Harry Winslow from Homeland Security needs a man who knows what they're up against, and the honeymoon gets cut short so Sam can get back to Denver and track down the terrorist cell behind it all!
How does a simple Private Eye end up saving the country? Well, if it's Sam Prichard, it's all just a matter of being in the right place at the wrong time! The only questions is whether he can stop the terrorists from carrying out their evil plot before thousands of Americans die!
NUKES ON YOUR HONEYMOON? SOMETIMES LIFE'S JUST NOT FAIR...
Meet retired cop, Sam Prichard.
Sam and Indie are finally married, and off to enjoy their honeymoon in beautiful Hawaii, but sometimes fate has a cruel streak! When Sam notices something odd as they're departing Denver, and then finds out that terrorists have planted small nuclear bombs in twelve US cities including Honolulu, he's on the case, honeymoon or not!
With Indie's computer hacking skills to help him, he finds the nuke and captures the terrorist who planted it, but he's not done yet. Old friend Harry Winslow from Homeland Security needs a man who knows what they're up against, and the honeymoon gets cut short so Sam can get back to Denver and track down the terrorist cell behind it all!
How does a simple Private Eye end up saving the country? Well, if it's Sam Prichard, it's all just a matter of being in the right place at the wrong time! The only questions is whether he can stop the terrorists from carrying out their evil plot before thousands of Americans die!
216 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 8, 2015
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David Archer
192 books505 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
David Archer was born and raised in Bakersfield, California. He is a fiction author and novelist, writing in the mysteries and thrillers genre. His approach to writing is to hit deep, keep you entertained, and leave you wanting MORE with every turn of the page. He writes mysteries, thrillers, and suspense novels, all of which are primed to get your heart pumping.
David Archer was born and raised in Bakersfield, California. He is a fiction author and novelist, writing in the mysteries and thrillers genre. His approach to writing is to hit deep, keep you entertained, and leave you wanting MORE with every turn of the page. He writes mysteries, thrillers, and suspense novels, all of which are primed to get your heart pumping.
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February 4, 2021
Another high octane adventure with Sam Prichard and his hacker wife Indie. This time he takes on a cell of Islamic terrorists with nuclear bombs. I have really become addicted to this ex-cop P.I.!
June 10, 2016
Way too sappy and very hard to believe.
January 6, 2019
Again, I really liked another Sam Prichard Mystery. This book. That would be four stars. I liked its writing, and Mikael Naramore's reading of it. I'm reviewing both the ebook and the audio-book.
In this book we open with Sam singing in the shower with joy of his upcoming nuptials. Which reminds me of a review of the previous Sam Pricharcd novel, “ Death Sung Softly”. I’m reminded because I mention the previous novel is a “musical”. This book is also a musical in the same ways. The audio-book sings, the ebook has the lyrics and links to the singing, but it isn’t as extensive a musical as “Death Sung Softly” where Sam became the lead singer of band who hired him as a private investigator to find their missing lead singer.
I digress.
The Goodreads blurb tells more spoiler info than I like to provide in order to encourage folks to read a book. My additions will, however, spoil it further, sorry.
It is a novel where our beloved protagonists Sam and Indie get married. They fly off to Hawaii for a honeymoon we all like to imagine. Before the “honeymoon things” get a chance to become monotonous, as some honeymoons do, mystery and thriller urgently arrives, right on schedule.
The author David Archer provides a terrorist group to add some excitement to the joys of matrimony.
A terrorist group makes world news interrupting our honeymooners. They have decided to explode 12 nuclear weapons! One of those bombs is scheduled to explode in Hawaii, entirely ruining the honeymoon Sam and Indie are enjoying.
Before Sam and Indie ever take off from Denver en route to Hawaii for their honeymoon, Sam noticed a last minute loading of a colorful package on to their plane. The thinking Sam and Indie entertain at the moment of the mysterious late loaded package was that someone may be happy their luggage is actually going to Hawaii instead of Singapore.
The morning after the night of honeymoon bliss, Sam gets a call regarding the world news he has missed during his recent consumption of his wife Indie. Turning on the TV Sam learns about the 12 nuclear bombs that terrorists promise to use. It isn’t long before Sam recalls the “last minute” colorful package being loaded on their plane.
Doing his civil duty, Sam tries to notify the local police about the possible lead in the case. He tries multiple times. Each time the police blow him off with a “thanks for the tip” without even taking a note of the tip. Frustrated Sam and Indie decide to investigate a little on their own, just to rule out their suspicion about their tip, which they think is likely nothing.
Indie’s “dragoon tattoo” like investigative skills provide confirmation of their fears instead of alleviating their fears. Then Sam again gets blown off by the local police; even though he can tell them the possible location of the nuclear bomb in Hawaii.
If you read “The Grave Man” Sam Prichard #1, Sam gets entangled in a missing person case that evolves into a possible mob drug case, then still grows into a top priority, top secret, national security emergency that threatens millions of lives. I mention this because in this book, Sam has run out of options with the local police. Naturally he’s frustrated, but then he remembers Harry Winslow, an undercover operative of the Department of Homeland Security who he worked with during "The Grave Man adventure."
Indie and Harry search to find the Homeland Security acquaintance's contact number, hoping he may take them more seriously. After finally finding it, Sam's anxiously calls Harry. His calls repeatedly go unanswered. Eventually Harry answers his phone.
What Sam has to tell Harry about possibly locating the Hawaii bomb is a "100 watt bulb" in Harry's "10 watt flow of bad tips". Unfortunately, Harry’s Homeland Security doesn’t have any free resources in Hawaii to follow up Harry’s tip. So Homeland Security instantly contracts with Sam Prichard, Private Investigator.
Yes, this may challenge your ability to suspend disbelief, but remember you're trying to entertain yourself with a fictional mystery thriller, so just go with it and enjoy the excitement.
Sam and Indie's honeymoon becomes more national security emergency work than love's heavenly bliss.
I don’t think I’ve spoiled the story more than Goodreads has already disclosed, at this point, but I can say, you’ll want to dive into this book for the twists and turns that are to come. The natural joy of reading a good mystery thriller that threatens delayed bedtimes is usually worth the dreaded wake up alarms to come.
I like the ‘feel’ of David Archer’s writing. He manages to inject humor, love, and enough reality that, as a reader, you easily suspend disbelief. David Archer has a unique writing skill that provides intense interest and excitement in his stories while not making you feel like you just drank a triple espresso with a Red Bull chaser.
I've struggled to express this about David Archer's writing. Still, I remain uncertain if I'm getting it right, but if you understand what I mean after reading a few "Sam Prichard" novels, I'd like to know if I'm getting this across properly.
I do have an objection about Goodreads blurbs that I may have mentioned before…
Goodreads blurb reads “blah, blah, blah” then Goodreads hit’s the selling point with, “See why people are calling it "the next Jack Reacher" yourself by scrolling up and downloading your copy today!"
I disagree. No.... Yes.... Yes, you can really enjoy this book. Sam Prichard novels are good family mystery thrillers. But comparing them to Lee Child's “Jack Reacher” is some-what like reading George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones and saying it is like reading Terry Goodkinds’s Wizard’s First Rule.
You can enjoy Lee Childs’s Jack Reacher books and David Archer’s Sam Prichard books both. They are, however, quite different reading experiences.
As for my other comparison: Terry Goodkinds’s Sword of Truth series concludes with "Warheart". George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones series has odds that highly speculate against George R. R. Martin ever finishing the Game of Thrones series BOOKS.
Don't get me started on the great author Dean Koontz compared to yawn , the popular Stephen King.
In this book we open with Sam singing in the shower with joy of his upcoming nuptials. Which reminds me of a review of the previous Sam Pricharcd novel, “ Death Sung Softly”. I’m reminded because I mention the previous novel is a “musical”. This book is also a musical in the same ways. The audio-book sings, the ebook has the lyrics and links to the singing, but it isn’t as extensive a musical as “Death Sung Softly” where Sam became the lead singer of band who hired him as a private investigator to find their missing lead singer.
I digress.
The Goodreads blurb tells more spoiler info than I like to provide in order to encourage folks to read a book. My additions will, however, spoil it further, sorry.
It is a novel where our beloved protagonists Sam and Indie get married. They fly off to Hawaii for a honeymoon we all like to imagine. Before the “honeymoon things” get a chance to become monotonous, as some honeymoons do, mystery and thriller urgently arrives, right on schedule.
The author David Archer provides a terrorist group to add some excitement to the joys of matrimony.
A terrorist group makes world news interrupting our honeymooners. They have decided to explode 12 nuclear weapons! One of those bombs is scheduled to explode in Hawaii, entirely ruining the honeymoon Sam and Indie are enjoying.
Before Sam and Indie ever take off from Denver en route to Hawaii for their honeymoon, Sam noticed a last minute loading of a colorful package on to their plane. The thinking Sam and Indie entertain at the moment of the mysterious late loaded package was that someone may be happy their luggage is actually going to Hawaii instead of Singapore.
The morning after the night of honeymoon bliss, Sam gets a call regarding the world news he has missed during his recent consumption of his wife Indie. Turning on the TV Sam learns about the 12 nuclear bombs that terrorists promise to use. It isn’t long before Sam recalls the “last minute” colorful package being loaded on their plane.
Doing his civil duty, Sam tries to notify the local police about the possible lead in the case. He tries multiple times. Each time the police blow him off with a “thanks for the tip” without even taking a note of the tip. Frustrated Sam and Indie decide to investigate a little on their own, just to rule out their suspicion about their tip, which they think is likely nothing.
Indie’s “dragoon tattoo” like investigative skills provide confirmation of their fears instead of alleviating their fears. Then Sam again gets blown off by the local police; even though he can tell them the possible location of the nuclear bomb in Hawaii.
If you read “The Grave Man” Sam Prichard #1, Sam gets entangled in a missing person case that evolves into a possible mob drug case, then still grows into a top priority, top secret, national security emergency that threatens millions of lives. I mention this because in this book, Sam has run out of options with the local police. Naturally he’s frustrated, but then he remembers Harry Winslow, an undercover operative of the Department of Homeland Security who he worked with during "The Grave Man adventure."
Indie and Harry search to find the Homeland Security acquaintance's contact number, hoping he may take them more seriously. After finally finding it, Sam's anxiously calls Harry. His calls repeatedly go unanswered. Eventually Harry answers his phone.
What Sam has to tell Harry about possibly locating the Hawaii bomb is a "100 watt bulb" in Harry's "10 watt flow of bad tips". Unfortunately, Harry’s Homeland Security doesn’t have any free resources in Hawaii to follow up Harry’s tip. So Homeland Security instantly contracts with Sam Prichard, Private Investigator.
Yes, this may challenge your ability to suspend disbelief, but remember you're trying to entertain yourself with a fictional mystery thriller, so just go with it and enjoy the excitement.
Sam and Indie's honeymoon becomes more national security emergency work than love's heavenly bliss.
I don’t think I’ve spoiled the story more than Goodreads has already disclosed, at this point, but I can say, you’ll want to dive into this book for the twists and turns that are to come. The natural joy of reading a good mystery thriller that threatens delayed bedtimes is usually worth the dreaded wake up alarms to come.
I like the ‘feel’ of David Archer’s writing. He manages to inject humor, love, and enough reality that, as a reader, you easily suspend disbelief. David Archer has a unique writing skill that provides intense interest and excitement in his stories while not making you feel like you just drank a triple espresso with a Red Bull chaser.
I've struggled to express this about David Archer's writing. Still, I remain uncertain if I'm getting it right, but if you understand what I mean after reading a few "Sam Prichard" novels, I'd like to know if I'm getting this across properly.
I do have an objection about Goodreads blurbs that I may have mentioned before…
Goodreads blurb reads “blah, blah, blah” then Goodreads hit’s the selling point with, “See why people are calling it "the next Jack Reacher" yourself by scrolling up and downloading your copy today!"
I disagree. No.... Yes.... Yes, you can really enjoy this book. Sam Prichard novels are good family mystery thrillers. But comparing them to Lee Child's “Jack Reacher” is some-what like reading George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones and saying it is like reading Terry Goodkinds’s Wizard’s First Rule.
You can enjoy Lee Childs’s Jack Reacher books and David Archer’s Sam Prichard books both. They are, however, quite different reading experiences.
As for my other comparison: Terry Goodkinds’s Sword of Truth series concludes with "Warheart". George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones series has odds that highly speculate against George R. R. Martin ever finishing the Game of Thrones series BOOKS.
Don't get me started on the great author Dean Koontz compared to yawn , the popular Stephen King.
November 22, 2021
As I mentioned on the last book, I was very disappointed after I read the first book of the series. simple and corny now. The first book was a good fun read but now it’s just getting ridiculous to me. You have a genius MIT grad then now love to just be a housewife, cooking breakfast for them on the morning of her wedding when she will be getting married at 10 o’clock in the morning, who does that? Again, just not a good book for me. At least one thing, this author only included one full song in this book, not like the 4 or 5 he did in the previous. This whole terrorist act again was all just way too simple and corny. Oh yeah, Jamall, I have someone watching the bomb and here is your gun back Mr. Young Terrorist. Another thing that was thinking back on the previous books is win his young wife, Indiana, talks about how hard it was on the streets and how she would never use her computer to try to get money illegally or almost illegally but they keep having her say how she was so close of selling her body to get money. Then you have the main character, Mr. modest, always oh shucks and not wanting attention but telling the full story to anyone he is able to.
January 22, 2019
This is the third book in the Sam Prichard series. Like the first two books, this one is mildly entertaining primarily because Sam is such a likeable protagonist. PI Sam & his assistant/wife Indie go on their honeymoon & just like that he's appointed as an agent with Homeland Security & tasked with stopping a half-backed terrorist plot... because apparently he's the only one capable & interested enough to do it. The entire plot is rather simplistic & things generally come a little to easily for Sam (very cooperative terrorists for example). The book has some exciting moments, but it gets rather repetitive as we recount all the details of the plot from each persons perspective. Also, I get that they're just married, but the Sam & Indie relationship quickly becomes tiresome.
June 6, 2018
Just finished the third book in David Archer's Sam Prichard series. It was hard to put this one down. Sam doesn't have to look for trouble, trouble just finds him and next thing you know, he's in it up to his eyeballs. Very good story line and Sam just has to get involved simply because he loves his country, his people, and even those he doesn't know and he has a huge heart that has to try to keep others for being hurt. Losing his best friend makes it all the more heartbreaking, but Sam just isn't a quitter. He's going to try to solve the problem. Again thanks to the author and hopefully he will reward us with more reads like this.
December 7, 2025
After a whirlwind romance Sam and Indie head off to honeymoon in Hawaii.
And then it all goes to hell in a handbasket as terrorists threaten to explode small nuclear bombs across America (including, believe it or not, Honolulu)
Sam, of course, is caught in the middle of it.
This is a potboiler if ever there was one. My review of “The Grave Man” noted that the author had a tendency to let the plot get out of control, “Love and War” is further proof.
One of the strengths of the series is Sam's personal life, here it is almost completely sidelined as he assumes the role of a superhero.
Oh dear!
2 Stars.
And then it all goes to hell in a handbasket as terrorists threaten to explode small nuclear bombs across America (including, believe it or not, Honolulu)
Sam, of course, is caught in the middle of it.
This is a potboiler if ever there was one. My review of “The Grave Man” noted that the author had a tendency to let the plot get out of control, “Love and War” is further proof.
One of the strengths of the series is Sam's personal life, here it is almost completely sidelined as he assumes the role of a superhero.
Oh dear!
2 Stars.
July 15, 2020
Once you get past the beginning wedding part, it was a nonstop thrill ride… It really had you guessing and going the entire time. Really very engaging. I really like Sam a lot and I’m very glad that Karrie got a chance to come back to visit a bit. Oh yeah I hope no terrorist got any ideas from this book… That would be kind of scary. But my guess is that if it was written in this book it’s not like it’s not out there on the net somewhere and it’s not like we don’t have protection in place. Anyway still looking forward to the next Sam Prichard mystery.
February 2, 2021
Love and War
This is the 3rd book in the Sam Pritchard series and I was looking forward to it because I read The Sam/ Indie series first and this storyline is always mentioned because it made Sam famous . Sam and Indie are on their Honeymoon when Sam spots a man loading something into the plane before they take off. Once in Hawaii Sam noticed a Strange man nervously picking up that strange package.
This is the 3rd book in the Sam Pritchard series and I was looking forward to it because I read The Sam/ Indie series first and this storyline is always mentioned because it made Sam famous . Sam and Indie are on their Honeymoon when Sam spots a man loading something into the plane before they take off. Once in Hawaii Sam noticed a Strange man nervously picking up that strange package.
April 11, 2021
Thrilling mystery
This series really hold your interest and There's a part of it that makes you angry at people that hate America. My feeling has always been if you don't like America then don't come here. The second book was very emotional Read And left me the reader upset with the idea of that People who come to America want to harm us and I feel then go back where you came from.
This series really hold your interest and There's a part of it that makes you angry at people that hate America. My feeling has always been if you don't like America then don't come here. The second book was very emotional Read And left me the reader upset with the idea of that People who come to America want to harm us and I feel then go back where you came from.
July 5, 2020
Dave Archer came up with another great action adventure.
The beginning was very slow, to much romance for me I almost stopping reading. I glad I continued because the story got very interesting. I sat in my chair all Sunday afternoon finishing reading the rest of the book. Great story that all should love.
The beginning was very slow, to much romance for me I almost stopping reading. I glad I continued because the story got very interesting. I sat in my chair all Sunday afternoon finishing reading the rest of the book. Great story that all should love.
June 6, 2024
I read this book title as part of the 'Sam Pritchard set box 1-4'
Sam marries Indie, and they head off to Hawaii for their honeymoon.
As usual, something that was odd caught Sam's attention, and when the whole of America went on red alert, that moment of alertness meant saving the world as they knew it.
Sam marries Indie, and they head off to Hawaii for their honeymoon.
As usual, something that was odd caught Sam's attention, and when the whole of America went on red alert, that moment of alertness meant saving the world as they knew it.
May 14, 2017
Excellent reading
This author always has a great storyline, and his characters are interesting. The method of how he seems to bring all aspects into play, makes for an interesting book. I plan on reading everything by Mr. Archer.
This author always has a great storyline, and his characters are interesting. The method of how he seems to bring all aspects into play, makes for an interesting book. I plan on reading everything by Mr. Archer.
January 26, 2018
Again fun to read
I am enjoying this series, the story is good, fun and well articulated.
It can get reAlly cheesy in some parts, and that breaks the story.
But the overall result is quiet good.
I am enjoying this series, the story is good, fun and well articulated.
It can get reAlly cheesy in some parts, and that breaks the story.
But the overall result is quiet good.
May 25, 2018
What's the downside of returning to normal???
When I began reading this series @ book 4, I hadn't any reference points other than the events in book 3.......I think I will have to take a break for now! WOW!!!
When I began reading this series @ book 4, I hadn't any reference points other than the events in book 3.......I think I will have to take a break for now! WOW!!!
June 17, 2018
Good read
What an exciting story. I'm totally invested in the characters in this book and I am going to read the rest of this series. These books are great mysteries and love with a twist.
What an exciting story. I'm totally invested in the characters in this book and I am going to read the rest of this series. These books are great mysteries and love with a twist.
July 17, 2018
Again the plot was good, making Sam Pritchard a super hero but all the constant ‘do you love me?’ From him or his wife is not exactly needed. Too much loving and not really needed to this good story, on to the fourth book now.
October 27, 2018
Sam's honeymoon is put on hold when a terror plot holding the entire continental United States hostage takes center stage. It's an ambitious concept, but the plot holds up surprisingly well for the most part. There are no small cases for this detective.
September 15, 2020
Great READ
Once again Sam Prichard is ABSOLUTELY on the JOB. Simply putting it if you want to be entertained by a series that will have you sleeping and waking with it,this series it's a great one for you.
Once again Sam Prichard is ABSOLUTELY on the JOB. Simply putting it if you want to be entertained by a series that will have you sleeping and waking with it,this series it's a great one for you.
October 23, 2020
Honeymoon Postponed
Thank you for this exciting story about Sam and Indie. The storyline was fast-moving and thrilling and the many characters were great. It really was hard to put down my Kindle once I started reading.
Thank you for this exciting story about Sam and Indie. The storyline was fast-moving and thrilling and the many characters were great. It really was hard to put down my Kindle once I started reading.
November 16, 2020
Love and War
Sam and Indie are married and on their honeymoon in Honolulu she doesn't the news announces bombs in 12 US cities. They find the one in Honolulu and are then flown back to Denver. Sam is pressed into finding the bomb and those responsible for it.
Sam and Indie are married and on their honeymoon in Honolulu she doesn't the news announces bombs in 12 US cities. They find the one in Honolulu and are then flown back to Denver. Sam is pressed into finding the bomb and those responsible for it.
January 13, 2021
Sam and indie off to Hawaii for two weeks honeymoon, while Kenzie will say with the two grandmothers. On the plane in Denver Sam sees a guy grab a duffle bag off the luggage cart and comes on board putting in overhead, before quickly leaving the plane. A call from his friend in Homeland Security of a terrorist attack and they need his help. They are small nuclear bomb planted in different cities.Sam loses his partner,.
April 23, 2021
Love and War
Once again Mr. Archer did it again. It's amazing that he can come up with ALL kinds of realistic problems to be solved. I love how Indie is such an important part of his stories.
Once again Mr. Archer did it again. It's amazing that he can come up with ALL kinds of realistic problems to be solved. I love how Indie is such an important part of his stories.
October 25, 2023
Religious Zealots
Sam and Indie's honeymoon is cut short by a national terrorist plot. Luckily, Sam saves the day. When Harry has them flown home to Denver, the plot takes a dangerous turn.
Sam and Indie's honeymoon is cut short by a national terrorist plot. Luckily, Sam saves the day. When Harry has them flown home to Denver, the plot takes a dangerous turn.
February 8, 2025
Good shortish read, enjoyed the somewhat romantic theme to a point but now they are together I am hoping it's not the sin topic of conversation, there is only so much, babe ,,,I love you I can deal with
May 26, 2017
Great story
I have read several of you Sam Pritchard stories. They are always interesting and hard to put down. I look forward to reading more of your works.
I have read several of you Sam Pritchard stories. They are always interesting and hard to put down. I look forward to reading more of your works.
June 28, 2017
Sam needs to learn to duck!
August 5, 2017
Continuing to enjoy this series.
December 20, 2017
Review of "Love and War"
An enjoyable book to send a few hours reading. Excitement and a happy ending works every time. A very Good Author
An enjoyable book to send a few hours reading. Excitement and a happy ending works every time. A very Good Author
December 23, 2017
A David Archer pleasant read...that keeps us engaged.
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