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Brady Hawk #11
Hard Target
Fear has evolved—and it's more frightening than ever.
Upon learning about the theft of a new weapons system by Al Hasib, the Pentagon braces for the worst. Yet they have no idea where the terrorists will strike first. When the United States’ best intelligence and military organizations run into a brick wall, they turn to Brady Hawk and the Firestorm team for answers.
Hawk must uncover Al Hasib’s intended target and capture the weapons system before it’s too late. But in order to succeed, Hawk must come face-to-face with his arch nemesis Karif Fazil in a high-stakes showdown.
Loaded with pulse-pounding action and fascinating twists and turns, Jack Patterson delivers once again in this bestselling series!
Upon learning about the theft of a new weapons system by Al Hasib, the Pentagon braces for the worst. Yet they have no idea where the terrorists will strike first. When the United States’ best intelligence and military organizations run into a brick wall, they turn to Brady Hawk and the Firestorm team for answers.
Hawk must uncover Al Hasib’s intended target and capture the weapons system before it’s too late. But in order to succeed, Hawk must come face-to-face with his arch nemesis Karif Fazil in a high-stakes showdown.
Loaded with pulse-pounding action and fascinating twists and turns, Jack Patterson delivers once again in this bestselling series!
284 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 19, 2017
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R.J. Patterson
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THE FIRST SIGNS that I might like writing -- and that I might be slightly competitive -- appeared when my year two (or first grade) teacher, Mrs. Holland, asked my class to write and illustrate our day. Mine read like this: “The Red team beat the Blue team, 1 to nil. And I won.” The next 47 entries covered my exploits on the soccer pitch while growing up in Ipswich, England.
In South Carolina as a teenager, my dad told me that I could get paid to watch sports provided I could write about it. Sounded easy enough and by the time I was 16, I landed a job at my town’s daily newspaper and had a column on Major League Baseball players from our area. I also covered my first riot there at a sporting event -- and it’s safe to say I was smitten with journalism.
After graduating from one of the best journalism schools in the country, I took a job as a sports editor in South Georgia and learned firsthand about the passion of high school sports in rural America. I thought I knew before, but I didn’t. This was another world.
I also had the opportunity to cover major sporting events like the Olympic Games, the World Series, the Super Bowl, and the Final Four. It was a thrill!
But nothing was as thrilling to me as uncovering the truth in investigative assignments. I once broke a story about a prominent southern football team’s NCAA violation -- and found out the violating coach had committed suicide only a few months earlier. The story won a national writing award and stoked my desire to write about these issues. It made me realize that the sports world was just another fantastic backdrop for drama.
After writing non-fiction books with athletes, for athletes, and ghost writing for many others, I decided to enter the world of fiction writing. It had been something I wanted to do but never found the time. So, I made the time--and had a blast in the process.
I’m not out to become the next Faulkner or Hemingway -- I’m just out to tell a good story. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoy writing them!
THE FIRST SIGNS that I might like writing -- and that I might be slightly competitive -- appeared when my year two (or first grade) teacher, Mrs. Holland, asked my class to write and illustrate our day. Mine read like this: “The Red team beat the Blue team, 1 to nil. And I won.” The next 47 entries covered my exploits on the soccer pitch while growing up in Ipswich, England.
In South Carolina as a teenager, my dad told me that I could get paid to watch sports provided I could write about it. Sounded easy enough and by the time I was 16, I landed a job at my town’s daily newspaper and had a column on Major League Baseball players from our area. I also covered my first riot there at a sporting event -- and it’s safe to say I was smitten with journalism.
After graduating from one of the best journalism schools in the country, I took a job as a sports editor in South Georgia and learned firsthand about the passion of high school sports in rural America. I thought I knew before, but I didn’t. This was another world.
I also had the opportunity to cover major sporting events like the Olympic Games, the World Series, the Super Bowl, and the Final Four. It was a thrill!
But nothing was as thrilling to me as uncovering the truth in investigative assignments. I once broke a story about a prominent southern football team’s NCAA violation -- and found out the violating coach had committed suicide only a few months earlier. The story won a national writing award and stoked my desire to write about these issues. It made me realize that the sports world was just another fantastic backdrop for drama.
After writing non-fiction books with athletes, for athletes, and ghost writing for many others, I decided to enter the world of fiction writing. It had been something I wanted to do but never found the time. So, I made the time--and had a blast in the process.
I’m not out to become the next Faulkner or Hemingway -- I’m just out to tell a good story. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoy writing them!
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December 25, 2017
Ch-ch-ch-changes!
With another enemy defeated, Brady Hawk still can’t find time to catch his breath. Karif Fazil, leader of Al Hasib, is planning a major terrorist attack on American soil within weeks of the Presidential election. It’s up to Brady Hawk and Alex Duncan to stop him with minimal support from Acting President Noah Young, who is facing a tough battle for President against billionaire James Peterson, who may not be as squeaky clean as he appears.
One of the better entries in the series (and they’re all good), this story is pure adrenaline. Reading the series in order, the reader knows the personalities of the main characters by now, so non-stop action takes precedence here. Hawk and Fazil’s ever-changing hunter/hunted chase jumps from the Middle East to the East Coast and back again, with the stakes rising at every turn. It’s a fast read that will leave you breathless.
With another enemy defeated, Brady Hawk still can’t find time to catch his breath. Karif Fazil, leader of Al Hasib, is planning a major terrorist attack on American soil within weeks of the Presidential election. It’s up to Brady Hawk and Alex Duncan to stop him with minimal support from Acting President Noah Young, who is facing a tough battle for President against billionaire James Peterson, who may not be as squeaky clean as he appears.
One of the better entries in the series (and they’re all good), this story is pure adrenaline. Reading the series in order, the reader knows the personalities of the main characters by now, so non-stop action takes precedence here. Hawk and Fazil’s ever-changing hunter/hunted chase jumps from the Middle East to the East Coast and back again, with the stakes rising at every turn. It’s a fast read that will leave you breathless.
March 18, 2018
HARD TARGET by R.J.Patterson. Brady Hawk 11
Hawk is in Columbia to stop the sell of missiles to Al Hasib, Firestorm and Blunt had been informed after receiving the intel. Fazil was to be captured,, a black op that didn’t go well. Fazil assets have been cut off, so harder to capture him now. The stakes have been raised he kidnapped Colton his plane and now millions in cash, to be delivered by Hawk. A tense mission to.get Colton back alive, and capture Fazil, and stopping the money. A mind game, and Patterson has excel in this plot, of how the moves are made. It’s story of characters we love Hawk, Alex and Blunt, the mission we can’t stop reading about till the end. Another must read, they are all great and readers will love this adrenaline plot.
Hawk is in Columbia to stop the sell of missiles to Al Hasib, Firestorm and Blunt had been informed after receiving the intel. Fazil was to be captured,, a black op that didn’t go well. Fazil assets have been cut off, so harder to capture him now. The stakes have been raised he kidnapped Colton his plane and now millions in cash, to be delivered by Hawk. A tense mission to.get Colton back alive, and capture Fazil, and stopping the money. A mind game, and Patterson has excel in this plot, of how the moves are made. It’s story of characters we love Hawk, Alex and Blunt, the mission we can’t stop reading about till the end. Another must read, they are all great and readers will love this adrenaline plot.
April 5, 2018
Brady Hawk is in the Middle East trying to pinpoint the current hideout of Karif Fazil, leader of Al Hasib. The terrorist, Fazil, had managed to steal an underwater weapons system from Colton Industries. This means big trouble somewhere. Hawk gets into the hideout but is captured by Fazil but manges to escape with some help. In the meantime, Alex is trying to help and Blunt is arrested by the FBI. That's nowhere near the end of this book. It's full of action and suspense and kept me up reading until the wee hours of the morning. Another awesome thriller by RJ Patterson. I'll definitely be reading more of his books.
October 4, 2024
300 Terrorists in New York City for the Veterans Day Parade and no one knew about it.
Wow what a great read. One of the best at doing what it takes to help the government stay a head of all the Terry attempts bro bring us down again on our own soil. The team does well working together. Only when they branch off do they get in trouble. Brady gets himself in trouble by not waiting for Alex to catch up. He gets captured and gets beat up pretty bad which sets off a chain of events that won't let you put this down. You will love this.
Wow what a great read. One of the best at doing what it takes to help the government stay a head of all the Terry attempts bro bring us down again on our own soil. The team does well working together. Only when they branch off do they get in trouble. Brady gets himself in trouble by not waiting for Alex to catch up. He gets captured and gets beat up pretty bad which sets off a chain of events that won't let you put this down. You will love this.
December 22, 2017
Hard Target. R.J. Patterson
An elusive terrorist. Brady Hawk is confronted with two pending disasters. One is on American soil. Veterans Day Parade, New York City. A suit case nuke. The clock is ticking. This is a non stop action thriller from the first page to the last! Enjoyed tremendously!
An elusive terrorist. Brady Hawk is confronted with two pending disasters. One is on American soil. Veterans Day Parade, New York City. A suit case nuke. The clock is ticking. This is a non stop action thriller from the first page to the last! Enjoyed tremendously!
April 25, 2018
Another great in the Brady Hawk’s books. Weapons are stolen by Al Hasib and the Pentagon is at a loss. They’re counting on Brady and his team to solve the problem. Another impossible to put down book.
May 8, 2022
great read
Alex and Hawk make a great combination seeking out the terrorists with enough ‘stretch of the imagination ’ to maintain excitement but still realistic ‘—-looking for next book to read
Alex and Hawk make a great combination seeking out the terrorists with enough ‘stretch of the imagination ’ to maintain excitement but still realistic ‘—-looking for next book to read
January 3, 2018
Hard Target
Another excellent Brady Hawk book. Just pre ordered the next one in the series. I can’t wait to see what Brady and Alex get into next, now that he has even more support.
Another excellent Brady Hawk book. Just pre ordered the next one in the series. I can’t wait to see what Brady and Alex get into next, now that he has even more support.
February 12, 2018
Grabbing
I love espionage stories. This did the trick. Grabbed me so I had to read it to the end, and ready for the next one!!
goodywitch.
I love espionage stories. This did the trick. Grabbed me so I had to read it to the end, and ready for the next one!!
goodywitch.
January 23, 2023
5 Stars
Hard Target (Brady Hawk Book #11) by R.J. Patterson...
Full Review Still to Come...
Hard Target (Brady Hawk Book #11) by R.J. Patterson...
Full Review Still to Come...
March 30, 2023
Brady Hawk and Alex again go up against Karif Fazil, as he plans an attack on US soil. Also, the race for the White House is hotting up to replace the deceased Micheals.
August 19, 2024
Another great Brady Halk read.
Another great Brady Halk book. This is so fast moving you can't put it down. I can't wait to start the next book.
Another great Brady Halk book. This is so fast moving you can't put it down. I can't wait to start the next book.
September 16, 2024
Another great addition
This was another great addition to this series, as well as an intense and suspenseful story.
I would recommend this book, series, and author.
This was another great addition to this series, as well as an intense and suspenseful story.
I would recommend this book, series, and author.
November 12, 2024
Excellent
Hawk always finds trouble when he is trying to save Americans. Wonderful and very mysterious/interesting novel. Can't wait to read next novel.
Hawk always finds trouble when he is trying to save Americans. Wonderful and very mysterious/interesting novel. Can't wait to read next novel.
June 14, 2025
Brady hawk
This is a good series to read l am on book 12 and it so hard to put them down
This is a good series to read l am on book 12 and it so hard to put them down
December 11, 2025
Excellent & Fast paced...
This was an exciting story with lots of close calls & crazy scenarios. I like the slowly developing relationship with Alex. Hawk is like a Super Man.
This was an exciting story with lots of close calls & crazy scenarios. I like the slowly developing relationship with Alex. Hawk is like a Super Man.
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