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John Stone #5
The Hard Core
The war is on, and John is taking the offensive.
Worlds collide when John joins forces with a Detroit homicide detective to bring down a sinister organization destroying young lives for financial gain.
The CARR Group, a privatized prison provider, takes the battle to the streets to stop John. Now he must work with a group of unlikely allies from both sides of the law to fight back.
But the enemy has a skilled team of their own, backed by considerable resources.
Against overwhelming odds, how far can John push this crew as he brings the fight to the enemy’s doorstep?
The Hard Core is the next adrenaline-fueled blockbuster entry in the John Stone action thriller series.
Pre-order it today!
Worlds collide when John joins forces with a Detroit homicide detective to bring down a sinister organization destroying young lives for financial gain.
The CARR Group, a privatized prison provider, takes the battle to the streets to stop John. Now he must work with a group of unlikely allies from both sides of the law to fight back.
But the enemy has a skilled team of their own, backed by considerable resources.
Against overwhelming odds, how far can John push this crew as he brings the fight to the enemy’s doorstep?
The Hard Core is the next adrenaline-fueled blockbuster entry in the John Stone action thriller series.
Pre-order it today!
348 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 17, 2018
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About the author
Allen Manning
35 books18 followersAllen Manning grew up in Las Vegas, raised on a steady diet of Saturday morning cartoons, video games, and tons of action movies. He also became a fan of fiction books while he was young, reading science fiction and fantasy adventure stories.
Now, he writes together with his twin brother, Brian Manning, to create fast-paced thriller books, filled with quippy dialogue and action movie inspired sequences.
Now, he writes together with his twin brother, Brian Manning, to create fast-paced thriller books, filled with quippy dialogue and action movie inspired sequences.
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August 21, 2019
Yes another Manning Brothers book read, five in a row.
Number 5 is a action packed bonanza, lots of great heroes, and some great villains.
The war is on, and John is taking the offensive.
Worlds collide when John joins forces with a Detroit homicide detective to bring down a sinister organization destroying young lives for financial gain.
The CARR Group, a privatized prison provider, takes the battle to the streets to stop John. Now he must work with a group of unlikely allies from both sides of the law to fight back.
But the enemy has a skilled team of their own, backed by considerable resources.
Against overwhelming odds, how far can John push this crew as he brings the fight to the enemy’s doorstep?
The Hard Core is the next adrenaline-fueled blockbuster entry in the John Stone action thriller series, I have enjoyed all fine I have read and if you love all action, tense, fast paced, you will enjoy John Stone.
Hey, when you have great villains with names like Rhino, Bust, Flash you cannot go wrong
Four stars . All these books by the Manning brothers are like putting on a low budget war/thriller film and you think this is good, this is much better than expected.
Number 5 is a action packed bonanza, lots of great heroes, and some great villains.
The war is on, and John is taking the offensive.
Worlds collide when John joins forces with a Detroit homicide detective to bring down a sinister organization destroying young lives for financial gain.
The CARR Group, a privatized prison provider, takes the battle to the streets to stop John. Now he must work with a group of unlikely allies from both sides of the law to fight back.
But the enemy has a skilled team of their own, backed by considerable resources.
Against overwhelming odds, how far can John push this crew as he brings the fight to the enemy’s doorstep?
The Hard Core is the next adrenaline-fueled blockbuster entry in the John Stone action thriller series, I have enjoyed all fine I have read and if you love all action, tense, fast paced, you will enjoy John Stone.
Hey, when you have great villains with names like Rhino, Bust, Flash you cannot go wrong
Four stars . All these books by the Manning brothers are like putting on a low budget war/thriller film and you think this is good, this is much better than expected.
March 8, 2020
John Stone, a man among men!
I’m going to repeat myself in this review, I’ve said the same thing in my reviews of the last 4 books in the series. If you like action hero’s, this is the book and series. John Stone is a former Army Ranger and he’s a mountain of a man physically. I’m ex military and he’s the guy I want watching my back. In this one he teams up with a police detective to take down a para military outfit that is removing felons from prison and turning them into para military operators. One of these men has a conscious and decides to tell someone about this outfit after he watches his fellow operators Gun down an entire village of civilians in South America.
I’m going to repeat myself in this review, I’ve said the same thing in my reviews of the last 4 books in the series. If you like action hero’s, this is the book and series. John Stone is a former Army Ranger and he’s a mountain of a man physically. I’m ex military and he’s the guy I want watching my back. In this one he teams up with a police detective to take down a para military outfit that is removing felons from prison and turning them into para military operators. One of these men has a conscious and decides to tell someone about this outfit after he watches his fellow operators Gun down an entire village of civilians in South America.
September 30, 2018
So - OK
What the heck, when I chose the book I wasn't expecting a classic for the ages but I was hoping for a read that would be entertaining enough to keep me interested to the last page. Which this book did. I liked the main good guys and dangerous ladies and thought the bad guys were properly despicable. The pace was fast enough to avoid the pitfalls that ruin so many action novels and the pile of bodies was impressive - which was only right considering how much ammunition was expended. Good read if you are needing good guys - bad guys action.
What the heck, when I chose the book I wasn't expecting a classic for the ages but I was hoping for a read that would be entertaining enough to keep me interested to the last page. Which this book did. I liked the main good guys and dangerous ladies and thought the bad guys were properly despicable. The pace was fast enough to avoid the pitfalls that ruin so many action novels and the pile of bodies was impressive - which was only right considering how much ammunition was expended. Good read if you are needing good guys - bad guys action.
March 18, 2020
An AM & BM. Military Operation (One Man) Action Adventure (THC) (AAPMPT) (AJSATB - 5)
AM. & BM. have penned a military operation (one man) action adventure titled, "The Hard Core" which begins when JS us called to assist a young man who had just been released from prison. JS us quick to follow-up, but the bad guys want the just released prisoner dead because he knows to much about their operations. JS is there to assist and keep the man alive. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
AM. & BM. have penned a military operation (one man) action adventure titled, "The Hard Core" which begins when JS us called to assist a young man who had just been released from prison. JS us quick to follow-up, but the bad guys want the just released prisoner dead because he knows to much about their operations. JS is there to assist and keep the man alive. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
November 17, 2018
Nothing easy
This book is terrific, so many wonderful characters and all led by John Stone who has become one of my favorites. Lots of action and intensity all the way to the end and the bad guys rare such strong characters also that you are definitely going to remember them. Highly recommend this book and The Manning Brothers.
This book is terrific, so many wonderful characters and all led by John Stone who has become one of my favorites. Lots of action and intensity all the way to the end and the bad guys rare such strong characters also that you are definitely going to remember them. Highly recommend this book and The Manning Brothers.
January 26, 2019
Colorado, the center of the conflicts...
The complications in this epic-sode (misspelling intended) start right off the line. The ending is equally as riddled with the question, who is still breathing???
The complications in this epic-sode (misspelling intended) start right off the line. The ending is equally as riddled with the question, who is still breathing???
May 4, 2023
Action-packed
John Stone continues to battle evil along with his trusty friends. This time he adds Detective Chase hunter and a prison felon Roland Forester, who wants to make things right.
John Stone continues to battle evil along with his trusty friends. This time he adds Detective Chase hunter and a prison felon Roland Forester, who wants to make things right.
September 29, 2018
Non stop
Loved all the Brother’s books so far. Great characters and breath taking action. More, more, more, please. I cannot wait.
Loved all the Brother’s books so far. Great characters and breath taking action. More, more, more, please. I cannot wait.
November 1, 2018
Unrealistic combat scenes detract
Good story, lots of action in a major battle against evil. Unfortunately, judo, karate, etc in combat are a myth. Bullets always win...
Good story, lots of action in a major battle against evil. Unfortunately, judo, karate, etc in combat are a myth. Bullets always win...
January 24, 2019
Good book
For an unknown reason this one seemed a little confusing and draggy. Still looking forward to the next one. Oh there is an editing error on this one.
For an unknown reason this one seemed a little confusing and draggy. Still looking forward to the next one. Oh there is an editing error on this one.
February 12, 2019
Great action
Loved the new characters. I really enjoy reading this series. I woul recommend it to anyone that likes non stop action
Loved the new characters. I really enjoy reading this series. I woul recommend it to anyone that likes non stop action
March 8, 2019
Thanks
What a rush. Thank you for the adventure Mr. Mannings. I love a
good action book when I'm not reading a mystery and yours are some of the best!
What a rush. Thank you for the adventure Mr. Mannings. I love a
good action book when I'm not reading a mystery and yours are some of the best!
April 4, 2019
Great job, another page turner!
Loved the nonstop action in this one! Couldn’t put it down, can’t wait to dive into book 6 (it’s queued up and waiting for me)! :>}
Loved the nonstop action in this one! Couldn’t put it down, can’t wait to dive into book 6 (it’s queued up and waiting for me)! :>}
October 28, 2019
Fast and furious
As always the John Stone books are great. They are true action books. All action with fast pace. Keep them coming
As always the John Stone books are great. They are true action books. All action with fast pace. Keep them coming
January 11, 2021
Good read. Keep them coming.
May 7, 2024
When retired Army Ranger John Stone and his team learn of a company blackmailing prisoners in specific prisons to fight their battles, he and his team come together to put an end to it.
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