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The Race #2
Training Days
Introducing "Training Days," the gripping second chapter in the adrenaline-fueled series by acclaimed author Joan De La Haye. Join Joanna Perry on a thrilling journey through treacherous landscapes and deadly machinations in a world where danger lurks at every turn.
Fresh from her triumphant victory in The Race, Joanna is catapulted into a new and perilous adventure. From opulent castle halls in Germany to the unforgiving wilderness of Siberia, she finds herself entangled in a web of political games and deadly intrigue. The stakes have never been higher, as she realizes that survival alone may not be enough.
In "Training Days," Joanna faces an unexpected adversary—a cunning and elusive foe whose motives remain shrouded in mystery. She must rely on her strength, skill, and determination to stay one step ahead as danger lurks in every shadow. The true nature of the game she's entangled in must be deciphered, and the secrets that hold the key to life or death must be uncovered.
The race for survival pushes Joanna to her limits, physically and mentally. She will face heart-wrenching choices and form unexpected alliances. Friend and enemy blur and trust becomes a precious commodity in a world where betrayal can come from any direction.
"Training Days" is a riveting continuation of the series that will leave you breathless. With its gripping narrative, edge-of-your-seat action, and labyrinthine plot, it's the perfect choice for fans of suspenseful thrillers and dystopian adventures. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride of emotions as Joanna Perry fights for her life and unravels the secrets that could change everything.
Will Joanna conquer the challenges before her and emerge triumphant once again, or will she become ensnared in a web from which there is no escape? Join her on her perilous journey in "Training Days," where survival is just the beginning of a much larger battle.
Fresh from her triumphant victory in The Race, Joanna is catapulted into a new and perilous adventure. From opulent castle halls in Germany to the unforgiving wilderness of Siberia, she finds herself entangled in a web of political games and deadly intrigue. The stakes have never been higher, as she realizes that survival alone may not be enough.
In "Training Days," Joanna faces an unexpected adversary—a cunning and elusive foe whose motives remain shrouded in mystery. She must rely on her strength, skill, and determination to stay one step ahead as danger lurks in every shadow. The true nature of the game she's entangled in must be deciphered, and the secrets that hold the key to life or death must be uncovered.
The race for survival pushes Joanna to her limits, physically and mentally. She will face heart-wrenching choices and form unexpected alliances. Friend and enemy blur and trust becomes a precious commodity in a world where betrayal can come from any direction.
"Training Days" is a riveting continuation of the series that will leave you breathless. With its gripping narrative, edge-of-your-seat action, and labyrinthine plot, it's the perfect choice for fans of suspenseful thrillers and dystopian adventures. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride of emotions as Joanna Perry fights for her life and unravels the secrets that could change everything.
Will Joanna conquer the challenges before her and emerge triumphant once again, or will she become ensnared in a web from which there is no escape? Join her on her perilous journey in "Training Days," where survival is just the beginning of a much larger battle.
91 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 22, 2017
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Joan De La Haye
55 books132 followersI write dark and twisted thrillers featuring dangerous women, cold-blooded assassins, and survivors who turn the tables—violently. If you like fiction that pushes boundaries and heroines who don’t play nice, you’re in the right place.
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August 29, 2017
Action packed as The Race, and another cliff hanger ending! these stories are dynamite - short and brutal!
August 29, 2017
Blood sport. The game people in power play to make changes in the world. Who would have thought that an ordinary girl from Jozi could survive the fight club. Von Zimmer has an agenda and our heroine's mind swims with questions that are left unanswered. Do you have to die to live? Facing opponents that you have slayed before? Would you be able to accept changes made to your body? Get lost in this world where everyone has an ulterior motive, join in on Joan's creative journey of survival of the fittest. 5 star rating. Can't wait to read the next one.
September 5, 2017
Sometimes my brain cries out for nothing more than a bit of good old fashioned pulpy entertainment. Last year, in a move away from horror, Joan De La Haye released a thriller called The Race. Its premise couldn’t have been simpler – a race, first past the post wins and when it comes to your competition, there are no holds barred. I was intrigued by the idea of the global conspiracy that surrounded it all. I liked the suggestion that a shadowy organisation controlled by the great and the good was running everything in the world based on the outcome of a bloody gladiatorial challenge. Wars, elections, economic growth and share prices were all directly or indirectly linked to the winners and losers.
When her first race began, Joanna Parypinki was a complete innocent thrust into an event she didn’t understand. Surviving and winning, more through luck than judgement, she is now beginning to appreciate the extraordinary new world she has become a member of. Sure, being a contender in The Race is potentially fatal, but if Joanna can survive long enough the fringe benefits could turn out to be worth the risk.
The action picks up immediately after the outcome of book one and in some respects, I suppose Training Days could be viewed as a pause in the main narrative. The plot takes a step away from the action of the ongoing races and delves into what is going on behind the scenes. Though the races determine the outcome of global conflicts, there is still a lot of infighting and bad blood between all the race patrons. Von Zimmer, Joanna’s patron, seems particularly good at rubbing his fellow patrons up the wrong way. With a single notable exception, Von Zimmer, the race patrons all appear to be scumbags of the highest order.
Once this series is completed, I’d love to see it collected into a single volume. I enjoy the episodic nature of each book so far, but honestly, I think it would work better as a single larger book. That said, this is just a personal preference on my part. I guess I’m just an impatient old so and so.
I’m firmly of the opinion that any novel that describes itself as a thriller should do exactly that. The good news is that Training Days accomplishes that task and then some. I can’t wait to see where this series goes next. I can only hope the bloody madness and ass-kicking continue.
I forget, did I mention there are swords? You can’t beat a good sword fight, can you?
When her first race began, Joanna Parypinki was a complete innocent thrust into an event she didn’t understand. Surviving and winning, more through luck than judgement, she is now beginning to appreciate the extraordinary new world she has become a member of. Sure, being a contender in The Race is potentially fatal, but if Joanna can survive long enough the fringe benefits could turn out to be worth the risk.
The action picks up immediately after the outcome of book one and in some respects, I suppose Training Days could be viewed as a pause in the main narrative. The plot takes a step away from the action of the ongoing races and delves into what is going on behind the scenes. Though the races determine the outcome of global conflicts, there is still a lot of infighting and bad blood between all the race patrons. Von Zimmer, Joanna’s patron, seems particularly good at rubbing his fellow patrons up the wrong way. With a single notable exception, Von Zimmer, the race patrons all appear to be scumbags of the highest order.
Once this series is completed, I’d love to see it collected into a single volume. I enjoy the episodic nature of each book so far, but honestly, I think it would work better as a single larger book. That said, this is just a personal preference on my part. I guess I’m just an impatient old so and so.
I’m firmly of the opinion that any novel that describes itself as a thriller should do exactly that. The good news is that Training Days accomplishes that task and then some. I can’t wait to see where this series goes next. I can only hope the bloody madness and ass-kicking continue.
I forget, did I mention there are swords? You can’t beat a good sword fight, can you?
December 10, 2017
We learn why the race is held and more about the people who hold them. Wonderfully written an brilliant!
August 30, 2019
This one was not as twisted as the first. But I feel we are working towards something really in depth and intense. Can't wait for the next!
February 26, 2020
Continues the fun
The first part was a modern twist of "the dangerous game" mixed with gladiators. This keeps the adventure going and brings in some Sci-fi elements with human alterations and starts mixing in the politics and betrayals. Good overall story telling and leaves you wanting more.
The first part was a modern twist of "the dangerous game" mixed with gladiators. This keeps the adventure going and brings in some Sci-fi elements with human alterations and starts mixing in the politics and betrayals. Good overall story telling and leaves you wanting more.
April 13, 2022
This series is about a woman from Johannesburg who gets kidnapped and forced to fight for her life in a modern-day gladiatorial style combat.
The first instalment was all about her first fight. We didn’t know too much about her, who took her or why.
This second instalment is where she figures some things out. Exactly who is her patron, what does he want from her, and all the politics of “The Organisation”.
It’s pretty cool. It ends in a cliffhanger, and normally I don’t like those. But these instalments are short enough that it feels like a serialised novel, rather than each one being a separate book. It’s a good way of doing it, I think.
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The first instalment was all about her first fight. We didn’t know too much about her, who took her or why.
This second instalment is where she figures some things out. Exactly who is her patron, what does he want from her, and all the politics of “The Organisation”.
It’s pretty cool. It ends in a cliffhanger, and normally I don’t like those. But these instalments are short enough that it feels like a serialised novel, rather than each one being a separate book. It’s a good way of doing it, I think.
Click here to find out where you can get your hands on a copy: https://books2read.com/u/ba6zo2
* Note: That's an affiliate link, so if you click through to a store and end up buying anything, I might earn a commission from your purchase.
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