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Fool's Gold
Fool's Gold was originally published under the title Coldfall. Other than minor editorial changes, the story remains the same. From the rugged Teton Mountains to the Oval Office, a sinister plot to deceive the American people and dismantle the US Constitution is unfolding. In Idaho, a group of ranchers are killed in a shootout with government agents. Around the country, law enforcement is under attack. In New York, a young reporter begins to uncover the truth and is targeted for assassination. When two of the dead rancher’s children refuse to believe the official narrative, which painted their fathers as members of a rabid anti-government militia, they find explosive evidence that will expose the truth. On the run, they are only half a step ahead of a team of mercenaries who have been dispatched to silence them. As the fate of the nation hangs in the balance, the reporter teams up with a group of former special forces operators as they race to save the ranch kids and unmask the conspiracy.
- GenresAdventure
508 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 31, 2017
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Dirk Patton
69 books257 followersDirk Patton is the best selling author of the V Plague series. You can email him at dirk@dirkpatton.com or find him on the internet at www.DirkPatton.com or Twitter @DirkPatton or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RealDirkPatton
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December 13, 2017
Any member of the NRA ahould read this book. It is amaing what surfaces in the news and what doesn't. What doesen't amaze me is the force within some that drives them to exercise power over others. If they can't do it on a worl wide scale they will do it within their own 'small pond.' This book brings up points to ponder whether you agree, disagrer, or are somewhere along that spectrum. I apprecated the comment that it isn't the strongest that always finish the course, but is the ones who never give up.
November 22, 2017
AWESOME
I’m actually terrified that this could actually happen. I’m a veteran who can see this kind of idiocy happening in our country just because the ‘elite’ don’t like people disagreeing with their superior ability to know what needs to happen. Money doesn’t make a person wise, it usually only makes one arrogant. Great book that I actually hope will open some eyes. Probably not, folks need to put down the xBox and cell phones long enough to read...
I’m actually terrified that this could actually happen. I’m a veteran who can see this kind of idiocy happening in our country just because the ‘elite’ don’t like people disagreeing with their superior ability to know what needs to happen. Money doesn’t make a person wise, it usually only makes one arrogant. Great book that I actually hope will open some eyes. Probably not, folks need to put down the xBox and cell phones long enough to read...
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November 14, 2017As usual.....Patton doesn't disappoint! One of my favorite authors. Infinitely readable, and I'm hard to please, being an editor myself. His syntax is enjoyable. Characters well drawn. Keeps me reading till the very end.....way into the night.
If you like well written action with a good plot, try this book!
If you like well written action with a good plot, try this book!
November 15, 2017
Another amazing read
Okay, how long to the next prequel book? You get me started and that's all I get done is read. Please hurry, aaaand if any of you readers out there like some serious suspense please read the Voodoo Plague series, 36 series or Coldfall. They are all great reads!!!!!
Okay, how long to the next prequel book? You get me started and that's all I get done is read. Please hurry, aaaand if any of you readers out there like some serious suspense please read the Voodoo Plague series, 36 series or Coldfall. They are all great reads!!!!!
December 7, 2017
Coldfall
Dirk Patton has done it again.
He has created a totally believable scenario that is a true possibility. I just wish he had gone a little deeper into the background of some of the people. But those of us who are avid readers of this literary icon, know that somewhere on down the line, we MAY get what we asked for.
Dirk Patton has done it again.
He has created a totally believable scenario that is a true possibility. I just wish he had gone a little deeper into the background of some of the people. But those of us who are avid readers of this literary icon, know that somewhere on down the line, we MAY get what we asked for.
January 9, 2018
Required Reading
I am so pleased at how Mr. Patton laid this scenario out. I have never plowed through a book so fast. Thank you for writing a story like this. Maybe some of the people that need it the most will read it.
I am so pleased at how Mr. Patton laid this scenario out. I have never plowed through a book so fast. Thank you for writing a story like this. Maybe some of the people that need it the most will read it.
December 10, 2017
Ah...
I thought Barinov etc. sounded familiar. As always, I enjoyed every word. I am never disappointed with any of his work! Keep the words flowing.
I thought Barinov etc. sounded familiar. As always, I enjoyed every word. I am never disappointed with any of his work! Keep the words flowing.
January 3, 2018
Fantastic book! Mr. Patton is a great storyteller and this is among my most favored series.
February 22, 2018
I like Dirk writing and this book.Looking forward to next one!!!
August 14, 2023
Shazam!!
Dirk Patton is a phenomenal writer. I have read every one of his books. In addition to his magnificent ability to tell a story that just sucks you in, he is obviously a veteran who has lived what he's writing about. There are some things that no amount of research or talent will "fake" and you can find every single one of them in his books. Thank you for your service Sir. And thank you for the pride this daughter feels.
I have read V PLague so many times I don't even need to read it anymore! And this??? This is quite obviously the beginning of THAT. Now I want to go back and read them again and see if I can spot any of these characteristics!!! ;-)
Definitely Definitely Definitely recommend this book. There are is language and violence but no intimacy or mature content matter.
Dirk Patton is a phenomenal writer. I have read every one of his books. In addition to his magnificent ability to tell a story that just sucks you in, he is obviously a veteran who has lived what he's writing about. There are some things that no amount of research or talent will "fake" and you can find every single one of them in his books. Thank you for your service Sir. And thank you for the pride this daughter feels.
I have read V PLague so many times I don't even need to read it anymore! And this??? This is quite obviously the beginning of THAT. Now I want to go back and read them again and see if I can spot any of these characteristics!!! ;-)
Definitely Definitely Definitely recommend this book. There are is language and violence but no intimacy or mature content matter.
November 13, 2017
Meh. I love the V Plague series, a lot. And I even got sucked into the 36 series. But this I just could not get behind. While you get an idea of where the author stands in the other books, you never feel like you're being preached to - it's usually an offhand reference. This book was nothing but preach, preach, preach. Not to mention, I don't think I felt a connection with a single character - really could not have cared less what happened to them. The whole story lagged - I started reading other books in between.
Anyway, it does not take away from my love for the V Plague series! The dude still knows how to write!
Anyway, it does not take away from my love for the V Plague series! The dude still knows how to write!
September 2, 2019
Dirk Patton ruined Dirk Patton for me
V Plague was awesome. This has turned into another republican fantasy. Evil, rich democrats plotting a new world order from NY through government overreach, owning a black president, etc. Couldn’t finish it because every other chapter referred to some trope. V Plague was amazing because it was mostly politics-free. This seems to be a trend in action/apocalypse authors, but I thought it was reserved for the crappy ones. On second thought maybe it is....
V Plague was awesome. This has turned into another republican fantasy. Evil, rich democrats plotting a new world order from NY through government overreach, owning a black president, etc. Couldn’t finish it because every other chapter referred to some trope. V Plague was amazing because it was mostly politics-free. This seems to be a trend in action/apocalypse authors, but I thought it was reserved for the crappy ones. On second thought maybe it is....
October 21, 2019
Great story, painful truths!
Another excellent work by Dirk Patton. I gave 5 stars because this book is relevant to the current political climate, and does a masterful job of putting together the small pieces, and describing what reasonable, patriotic, and law-abiding American's really fear. The only thing I did not like was the ring of truth this book struck with me in regards to what I am seeing from the left in this country. Wonderful book. Thank you!
Another excellent work by Dirk Patton. I gave 5 stars because this book is relevant to the current political climate, and does a masterful job of putting together the small pieces, and describing what reasonable, patriotic, and law-abiding American's really fear. The only thing I did not like was the ring of truth this book struck with me in regards to what I am seeing from the left in this country. Wonderful book. Thank you!
September 20, 2024
Wow
Amazing. It’s fiction but probably not far from the actual truth of our government. Dirk Patton is an amazing writer. I’m just a little speechless after just finishing this book. I have to go find my next Dirk Patton book. I’ve already finished the V Plague series. Dirk, you might have to write faster. Thank you, sir.
Amazing. It’s fiction but probably not far from the actual truth of our government. Dirk Patton is an amazing writer. I’m just a little speechless after just finishing this book. I have to go find my next Dirk Patton book. I’ve already finished the V Plague series. Dirk, you might have to write faster. Thank you, sir.
November 8, 2017
Interesting premise
I am a big fan of the “V” series. This is a well written story, but it just never quite sucked me into the plot. In my opinion, it was good but lacked feeling real.
I am a big fan of the “V” series. This is a well written story, but it just never quite sucked me into the plot. In my opinion, it was good but lacked feeling real.
May 14, 2018
Wow. The similarities to real life are terrifying apparent in this thrilling novel. Mr. Patton continues to impress with his fast paced writing and detailed characters. Another home run. Extremely well done!!
June 29, 2018
Great book makes you think
Good book it really made me think I am a Constable and a FFL dealer I guess I would be an outlaw because if this happen like in the book around here where I live I wouldn’t be the only nay outlaw
Good book it really made me think I am a Constable and a FFL dealer I guess I would be an outlaw because if this happen like in the book around here where I live I wouldn’t be the only nay outlaw
November 25, 2017
Solid book
I liked this book. Good prequel to the Voodoo Plague series. Hoping other books will follow letting us know the fates of the characters.
I liked this book. Good prequel to the Voodoo Plague series. Hoping other books will follow letting us know the fates of the characters.
January 20, 2019
Absolutely terrifying
Tense and action filled. Great characters that you come to love. Well written. An absolutely terrifying scenario that is totally believable. A great read.
Tense and action filled. Great characters that you come to love. Well written. An absolutely terrifying scenario that is totally believable. A great read.
August 8, 2020
Same great writing
Thank you once again for a great book. I have read all your books and am waiting for more. Can't wait.
Thank you once again for a great book. I have read all your books and am waiting for more. Can't wait.
January 6, 2021
Scary future
Another mind blowing race to the end. Read this while thinking about the mess in Washington D.C. right now! Dang good story.
Another mind blowing race to the end. Read this while thinking about the mess in Washington D.C. right now! Dang good story.
February 3, 2023
Jerry Gibson is awesome
All I know is I’m from Boise and Jerry Gibson has to be a pseudonym for Larry Gebhart. The anchor for channel six, at least he was when I was younger.
All I know is I’m from Boise and Jerry Gibson has to be a pseudonym for Larry Gebhart. The anchor for channel six, at least he was when I was younger.
August 25, 2019
Tin foil hat meets guns
I enjoyed this series so much. However, this book had so much of the politics and gun narrative it became sickening. Fox News .....???? Really?
I enjoyed this series so much. However, this book had so much of the politics and gun narrative it became sickening. Fox News .....???? Really?
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