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The Extractor #1
The Extractor
THE EXTRACTOR is the first book in a brand-new, high-octane action-adventure series from bestselling author J.T. Brannan.
THE EXTRACTOR features John Lee, an ‘extraction specialist’, and his close-knit team of operatives, whose job it is to rescue people from the worst environments on Earth. Trained as a US Air Force Pararescueman, an expert martial artist and an ex-movie stuntman, John is an expert in personnel retrieval; there is no place in the world out of his reach, and nothing will get in his way once he is hired to do a job.
In this first adventure, Lee is hired to track down a missing research team from the University of Chicago. On a mission to the Amazon to locate a lost tribe, and the mysterious plant that is said to make its members all but immune to disease, the team have not been heard from in weeks.
But what Lee finds in the rainforest is more than anyone bargained for – he not only has to battle against the incredible natural dangers of the Amazon, but he is also forced to contend with drugs gangs and their hidden laboratories, and another group who are tracking the research team and the lost tribe for their own nefarious ends.
In a frantic race against time, John Lee knows that it is not just the scientists he has to find and protect – the fate of the lost tribe and its miraculous plant-life is also in his hands, and the future of medicine along with it.
THE EXTRACTOR is a fun, action-filled adrenaline ride with a hero who is a combination of Jackie Chan and Bear Grylls, and will be enjoyed by readers of all ages.
Start the adventure now!
THE EXTRACTOR features John Lee, an ‘extraction specialist’, and his close-knit team of operatives, whose job it is to rescue people from the worst environments on Earth. Trained as a US Air Force Pararescueman, an expert martial artist and an ex-movie stuntman, John is an expert in personnel retrieval; there is no place in the world out of his reach, and nothing will get in his way once he is hired to do a job.
In this first adventure, Lee is hired to track down a missing research team from the University of Chicago. On a mission to the Amazon to locate a lost tribe, and the mysterious plant that is said to make its members all but immune to disease, the team have not been heard from in weeks.
But what Lee finds in the rainforest is more than anyone bargained for – he not only has to battle against the incredible natural dangers of the Amazon, but he is also forced to contend with drugs gangs and their hidden laboratories, and another group who are tracking the research team and the lost tribe for their own nefarious ends.
In a frantic race against time, John Lee knows that it is not just the scientists he has to find and protect – the fate of the lost tribe and its miraculous plant-life is also in his hands, and the future of medicine along with it.
THE EXTRACTOR is a fun, action-filled adrenaline ride with a hero who is a combination of Jackie Chan and Bear Grylls, and will be enjoyed by readers of all ages.
Start the adventure now!
225 pages, ebook
Published December 24, 2017
About the author
J.T. Brannan
75 books91 followersJT Brannan is the Bradford-born author of ORIGIN, EXTINCTION, STOP AT NOTHING and DESTRUCTIVE THOUGHTS (Short Story).
Trained as a British Army officer at Sandhurst, before deciding to pursue a writing career, he is a former national Karate champion and doorman.
He now writes full-time, and teaches martial arts in Harrogate, where he lives with his wife and two young children.
He is currently working on his next novel.
Trained as a British Army officer at Sandhurst, before deciding to pursue a writing career, he is a former national Karate champion and doorman.
He now writes full-time, and teaches martial arts in Harrogate, where he lives with his wife and two young children.
He is currently working on his next novel.
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January 4, 2018
John Lee is an Extraction specialist. If someone is kidnapped or abducted, or just lost in the wilderness, he can get them out of the situation. Refusing to kill, and eschewing a lot of high tech gadgets, he and his team get the job done.
Hired to find a team of academics missing in the vast Amazon rain forest, Lee navigates the jungle. Then, about two-thirds of the way into the book, it becomes a Lost Race novel, as he finds a tribe that never catches a disease, and is disturbingly healthy.
Pretty exciting.
Hired to find a team of academics missing in the vast Amazon rain forest, Lee navigates the jungle. Then, about two-thirds of the way into the book, it becomes a Lost Race novel, as he finds a tribe that never catches a disease, and is disturbingly healthy.
Pretty exciting.
February 9, 2022
I love this new series, could very well be an awesome martial arts action film. Super fast paced and very easy to read. If you like your action flicks and a good bit of fist and smack then look no further. Over the top great fun.
August 11, 2018
The Extractor by J.T. Brannan
Meet John Lee, former Air Force parajumper, until a mission went wrong and cost John Everything, his family, the Air Force, and his two plus year hiatus from everything and everyone except the monks in the monastery where John learned to deal with his losses and return with one vow, he would never willingly kill another human! He gets offered a job by his good friend, Alex, who wants him to find and rescue a research team in the Amazon forrest! John's team has equipped him with latest technology and equipment that should make the mission possible, but John knows "Murphy's Law" only to well. You'll have to read this book and see how John fairs when everything goes to hell in a handbasket!
Meet John Lee, former Air Force parajumper, until a mission went wrong and cost John Everything, his family, the Air Force, and his two plus year hiatus from everything and everyone except the monks in the monastery where John learned to deal with his losses and return with one vow, he would never willingly kill another human! He gets offered a job by his good friend, Alex, who wants him to find and rescue a research team in the Amazon forrest! John's team has equipped him with latest technology and equipment that should make the mission possible, but John knows "Murphy's Law" only to well. You'll have to read this book and see how John fairs when everything goes to hell in a handbasket!
October 22, 2019
This is a really really bad read
Everything in this story was simply too implausible to enjoy. A hero who wont use weapons but can take out several baddies who possess automatic weapons in hand to hand in every other scene. A story line filled with holes about an entirely corrupt pharma industry; and another story line about university administrators that makes no sense. I was hoping it would have an ending that would make the read worthwhile but no luck
Everything in this story was simply too implausible to enjoy. A hero who wont use weapons but can take out several baddies who possess automatic weapons in hand to hand in every other scene. A story line filled with holes about an entirely corrupt pharma industry; and another story line about university administrators that makes no sense. I was hoping it would have an ending that would make the read worthwhile but no luck
April 3, 2022
An "extractor" is given a mission to find and bring back a research team in the Amazon. A well written action story, interesting and engaging. Like most action of this type it is a bit over the top with the usual super skilled hero, that said it is a fun and easy read.
February 10, 2025
An intriguing beginning...
This was an intense, complex, and intriguing thriller with many unexpected twists that you certainly won't want to miss. I can't wait to see where the series goes from here.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.
This was an intense, complex, and intriguing thriller with many unexpected twists that you certainly won't want to miss. I can't wait to see where the series goes from here.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.
March 21, 2018
I enjoyed this book!1 The main man Lee was very interesting and can't wait till the next in the series comes out in the spring.
April 14, 2018
A pretty good book, but I believe some people just need to be killed. My hunter does not need to avoid killing when needed.
July 19, 2020
Good Author, Bad Book
I usually immensely enjoy Brannan's books, so I was really stumped as to why this entry is so beneath the man's previous offerings. I don't have an answer, but I can quickly explain the "what" (as in what makes it so inferior).
To be fair, there are enough positive points to remind readers that the author normally puts out highly readable, exciting stories. For instance, I love plot. Cruise ship is hijacked. Yep, it's used a lot, but that's because it's good. And he does throw in a twist you rarely see.
Secondly, the man writes really good action scenes. Enough said. It's one of his specialties and is mandatory to anyone who writes in action genre.
But this time the bad is rather bad. For starters, the story is just too darned short. I love the short story format, but even a genius couldn't turn this into a short story. The plot simply has to have more action, more character development, more background...more everything! And then, the other obvious problem is the dialogue is kind of cringe worthy. Not like the usual things he publishes.
So there you have it. If you're a prime member and drool over action books, you might want to fly through it. But I'm afraid I would advise anyone to pay for it.
I usually immensely enjoy Brannan's books, so I was really stumped as to why this entry is so beneath the man's previous offerings. I don't have an answer, but I can quickly explain the "what" (as in what makes it so inferior).
To be fair, there are enough positive points to remind readers that the author normally puts out highly readable, exciting stories. For instance, I love plot. Cruise ship is hijacked. Yep, it's used a lot, but that's because it's good. And he does throw in a twist you rarely see.
Secondly, the man writes really good action scenes. Enough said. It's one of his specialties and is mandatory to anyone who writes in action genre.
But this time the bad is rather bad. For starters, the story is just too darned short. I love the short story format, but even a genius couldn't turn this into a short story. The plot simply has to have more action, more character development, more background...more everything! And then, the other obvious problem is the dialogue is kind of cringe worthy. Not like the usual things he publishes.
So there you have it. If you're a prime member and drool over action books, you might want to fly through it. But I'm afraid I would advise anyone to pay for it.
February 12, 2025
A definite must read series
I know that it's been a few years since this series was written, but I seriously hope that there will be many more stories in this series. It says that another book will be out, however, it was supposed to be released in 2021. I would love to see more.
This story was intense with numerous complications trying to figure out how to bring it to a close successfully, especially for the good guys. It's certainly not a story that you'll want to miss!
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.
If you haven't already, I would highly recommend reading the Thousand Dollar Man series by this incredibly talented author. It's another fantastic series full of humor, adventure, and suspense. You definitely won't be disappointed!
I know that it's been a few years since this series was written, but I seriously hope that there will be many more stories in this series. It says that another book will be out, however, it was supposed to be released in 2021. I would love to see more.
This story was intense with numerous complications trying to figure out how to bring it to a close successfully, especially for the good guys. It's certainly not a story that you'll want to miss!
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.
If you haven't already, I would highly recommend reading the Thousand Dollar Man series by this incredibly talented author. It's another fantastic series full of humor, adventure, and suspense. You definitely won't be disappointed!
June 26, 2024
I give this 7 out of 10. The first half of the book is a little slow in comparison to the mind bending fast pace of the second half, which felt just a little rushed in comparison to previous extractor books.
A worthy read but I preferred the previous outings of Mr Lee. The extractor series is definitely one of my personal favourites so far, and I look forward to more. I was going to give it 3 stars but the action in the second half makes it worthy of higher, but GR doesn't do half stars, hence the 7 out of 10.
A worthy read but I preferred the previous outings of Mr Lee. The extractor series is definitely one of my personal favourites so far, and I look forward to more. I was going to give it 3 stars but the action in the second half makes it worthy of higher, but GR doesn't do half stars, hence the 7 out of 10.
October 26, 2024
I really enjoyed The Extraction – Mission – Ocean Rescue as it was an action-packed thriller with great characters, I will not read any additional books in this series. I found John’s refusal to kill, although I understand his reasoning, both naïve and misguided. I realize some might consider a terrorist a freedom fighter, but when terrorists target innocent civilians, they lose their right to life. Jailing a terrorist allows them to be subject to a future prisoner release and this I find to be absurd.
September 15, 2020
Excellent read.
Another fantastic read. The book's just keep getting better and better. Thanks again for the excellent read. Cannot wait for the next book.
Another fantastic read. The book's just keep getting better and better. Thanks again for the excellent read. Cannot wait for the next book.
October 20, 2020
Great, as to be expected
Loved the pace of the story. Great main character. Didn’t see the twist to the story. Looking forward to the next story.
Loved the pace of the story. Great main character. Didn’t see the twist to the story. Looking forward to the next story.
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