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Failure Drill: A Gripping Conspiracy Thriller
John Phault is a former DEA Special Agent working as a private investigator in Detroit. He's had plenty of excitement in his life, but now he's older, wiser, and married. Investigating fraudulent insurance claims and following cheating husbands provides all the thrills he needs. Phault takes a missing person case as a favor to a friend. As soon as he starts looking, Phault's sedate life disintegrates. Every time he turns around someone else is trying to kill him, and the more he looks for 20-year-old Jerry Phillips, the more questions he has about why this honor student would arm himself to the teeth and then just disappear.
433 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 21, 2017
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November 11, 2017
Another top notch guy book by Mr. Tarr
This is the second of 2 books I can find by James Tarr. Both were well written, "can't put down" books for folks who like thrilling plots, twists of fate, and surprising outcomes... kinda like everyone. Best appreciated by 2nd Amendment supporters and true libertarians. But anyone who likes the Good Guys will not put it down.
This is the second of 2 books I can find by James Tarr. Both were well written, "can't put down" books for folks who like thrilling plots, twists of fate, and surprising outcomes... kinda like everyone. Best appreciated by 2nd Amendment supporters and true libertarians. But anyone who likes the Good Guys will not put it down.
May 1, 2020
Excellent Read
With echoes of Nelson DeMille, there is enough wit and action for everyone. The posse might be a little implausible, but that's why they call it fiction. Enjoyed every page.
With echoes of Nelson DeMille, there is enough wit and action for everyone. The posse might be a little implausible, but that's why they call it fiction. Enjoyed every page.
February 12, 2020
The way the world is today, no reason for some folks not to know, how to take care of business.
Interesting story, crime happens anywhere and everywhere. Always wise to pay attention to surroundings and be prepared to take care of yourself, family and friends. Always safety in numbers.
Interesting story, crime happens anywhere and everywhere. Always wise to pay attention to surroundings and be prepared to take care of yourself, family and friends. Always safety in numbers.
November 19, 2019
Excellent novel
Great characters and action sequences. The weapons used and descriptions where spot on. The characters and their interactions where extremely enjoyable. I have already read James other two novel, so please write more.
Great characters and action sequences. The weapons used and descriptions where spot on. The characters and their interactions where extremely enjoyable. I have already read James other two novel, so please write more.
April 30, 2020
Grabs you and and you can't stop reading. Excellent!!!
If you like to pick up a book and read a chapter then realize that you simply can not finish it quick enough you will appreciate it.
If you like to pick up a book and read a chapter then realize that you simply can not finish it quick enough you will appreciate it.
May 21, 2020
Truly a fun, great book!
I feel in love with this book and storyline early. Couldn't put it down. Characters I could see and re llamo are to made it an enjoyable read. Highly recommend and look forward to more from James Tarr!
I feel in love with this book and storyline early. Couldn't put it down. Characters I could see and re llamo are to made it an enjoyable read. Highly recommend and look forward to more from James Tarr!
February 25, 2026
Interesting book
I'm amazed that this author can write so many fantastic novels, I hope that he never stops writing. His books are some of the best Entertainment I have read and worth the time to read them. Thank you for a very fun entertaining read.
I'm amazed that this author can write so many fantastic novels, I hope that he never stops writing. His books are some of the best Entertainment I have read and worth the time to read them. Thank you for a very fun entertaining read.
March 4, 2021
Great!
I liked everything but the length, fewer pages would make a nicer read. Would be a 4.5 if that grade was available
I liked everything but the length, fewer pages would make a nicer read. Would be a 4.5 if that grade was available
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April 25, 2021Good read.
Good read. Lots of action. Plenty of story lines to follow. The shooting was justified. Friends to the core. Great!
Good read. Lots of action. Plenty of story lines to follow. The shooting was justified. Friends to the core. Great!
July 10, 2021
Really good!
I really enjoyed reading this one I'm off to read the next in the series. Tarr has a unique mind and his stories are very entertaining.
I really enjoyed reading this one I'm off to read the next in the series. Tarr has a unique mind and his stories are very entertaining.
October 10, 2021
Good gun handling
Fast paced. Nothing predictable about the next plot twists. Liked the characters and their personalities. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
Fast paced. Nothing predictable about the next plot twists. Liked the characters and their personalities. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
December 12, 2021
A Whirlpool
I got sucked in. Loved it. I actually had friends much like this while growing up. Ton of fun to be had here!
I got sucked in. Loved it. I actually had friends much like this while growing up. Ton of fun to be had here!
February 20, 2022
Fun read
I would label it 2nd amendment porn. If you’re not familiar with gun culture you won’t appreciate it as much. John Ross’s “Unintended Consequences”, still tops that list.
I would label it 2nd amendment porn. If you’re not familiar with gun culture you won’t appreciate it as much. John Ross’s “Unintended Consequences”, still tops that list.
July 9, 2024
Loved the story
Great book. Easy to read and loved all the characters. I highly recommend this book and fixing to start another one.
Great book. Easy to read and loved all the characters. I highly recommend this book and fixing to start another one.
November 14, 2024
Good story
Like so.many novels there are quite a few improbable in the narrative but I still enjoyed the story. Try it out.
Like so.many novels there are quite a few improbable in the narrative but I still enjoyed the story. Try it out.
May 21, 2025
Weak plot, unbelievable action sequences, and lost count of how many pages I skipped to get to the end. Not at all interested in reading another.
June 8, 2025
Not a woke anywhere
If all youngsters stepped up like this we'd have both nothing to worry about. A serious story told with humour and grit.
If all youngsters stepped up like this we'd have both nothing to worry about. A serious story told with humour and grit.
January 9, 2026
Probably deserves a 3 for being totally implausible USA gun-toting violent trash, but it was an enjoyable read. Just switch off all thoughts of any resemblance to reality.
January 11, 2026
Great read!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and tried to drag it out. I didn't want to finish keeping up with John and the boys!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and tried to drag it out. I didn't want to finish keeping up with John and the boys!
January 18, 2026
Excellent
A really good PI story. A very good and somewhat wacky plot that really really works. All the characters really gelled and kept the story going
A really good PI story. A very good and somewhat wacky plot that really really works. All the characters really gelled and kept the story going
January 29, 2026
I don’t understand the high praise for this book. Boring and silly. DNF and quit at 50%.
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