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Jack Hunter: Origin Story
No one knew where he came from.
Even Langley lost his trail.
He settled down.
Got a life. A girl. A job. A truck.
He was even thinking of getting a dog.
But that life was shattered with a single phone call from the State Trooper’s office.
“Sir,” she said, “I’m afraid your wife and daughter are missing.”
Someone screwed up.
When they f**ked with his family, they signed their own death warrant.
They were dead, as surely as if they put a gun in their own mouths and pulled the trigger.
It was only a question of when.
Jack Hunter was the wrong guy to piss off.
A trained CIA assassin, he’d taken out dozens of high-value targets.
Then he fell off the grid. And he would have stayed there.
He was done with Washington, the corruption, the hypocrisy, the self-serving politicians who didn’t give a f**k about the men they sent to die.
Now, he’s polishing an M40A5 sniper rifle and someone’s going to pay.
This prologue novella sets the scene for one of the most full-throttle CIA assassin series to hit bookstores in years. It has been created from the ground up, with the help of present and former national security operatives, to fill the space between Jason Bourne and Mitch Rapp. The extensive series will see one new novel every six weeks during 2019.
Don’t miss your chance to get in on the series that has already garnered critical praise and Hollywood attention.
Reader relations: http://eepurl.com/dN8rC5
Prequel Novella: Jack Hunter Origin Story
Book 1: This Means War (coming January 2019)
Even Langley lost his trail.
He settled down.
Got a life. A girl. A job. A truck.
He was even thinking of getting a dog.
But that life was shattered with a single phone call from the State Trooper’s office.
“Sir,” she said, “I’m afraid your wife and daughter are missing.”
Someone screwed up.
When they f**ked with his family, they signed their own death warrant.
They were dead, as surely as if they put a gun in their own mouths and pulled the trigger.
It was only a question of when.
Jack Hunter was the wrong guy to piss off.
A trained CIA assassin, he’d taken out dozens of high-value targets.
Then he fell off the grid. And he would have stayed there.
He was done with Washington, the corruption, the hypocrisy, the self-serving politicians who didn’t give a f**k about the men they sent to die.
Now, he’s polishing an M40A5 sniper rifle and someone’s going to pay.
This prologue novella sets the scene for one of the most full-throttle CIA assassin series to hit bookstores in years. It has been created from the ground up, with the help of present and former national security operatives, to fill the space between Jason Bourne and Mitch Rapp. The extensive series will see one new novel every six weeks during 2019.
Don’t miss your chance to get in on the series that has already garnered critical praise and Hollywood attention.
Reader relations: http://eepurl.com/dN8rC5
Prequel Novella: Jack Hunter Origin Story
Book 1: This Means War (coming January 2019)
75 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 18, 2018
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August 18, 2019
Does what a short story is intended to do, even though this really is a prequel. Introduces the character, showing what a bad ass he can be. This one had an twist that really surprised me.
Probably will read another in this series just to see what the author has to offer in a full novel.
Thanks for the heads up, Prasanna.
Probably will read another in this series just to see what the author has to offer in a full novel.
Thanks for the heads up, Prasanna.
January 22, 2019
A basic action story. But the hero, Jack Hunter, did come across as a little too perfect. And we did not really learn much about him at all. Just hinted at.
August 16, 2019
A short story which introduces Jack Hunter going after his family's killers.
February 25, 2019
Reads like a high school english project by a student that belongs on a watch list.
One of the worst books I've ever read. Hunter is a homicidal psychopath that the author tries to justify his cruel behaviour because his wife and daughter were murdered. Thank goodness it was free on kindle!
One of the worst books I've ever read. Hunter is a homicidal psychopath that the author tries to justify his cruel behaviour because his wife and daughter were murdered. Thank goodness it was free on kindle!
September 23, 2019
Great story!
I have read all of the Jack Hunter books by Rawlin Cash and they were all great. They way the author develops the Jack Hunter character make me feel as if I know the guy. The story was spellbinding! It has all the elements of a great story. There is a flawed hero, crooked politicians and the deep state in the Jack Hunter books. I found myself cheering for our hero (Jack Hunter) as he goes to the very seat of power to exact his revenge. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ALL OF THE JACK HUNTER BOOKS.
I have read all of the Jack Hunter books by Rawlin Cash and they were all great. They way the author develops the Jack Hunter character make me feel as if I know the guy. The story was spellbinding! It has all the elements of a great story. There is a flawed hero, crooked politicians and the deep state in the Jack Hunter books. I found myself cheering for our hero (Jack Hunter) as he goes to the very seat of power to exact his revenge. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ALL OF THE JACK HUNTER BOOKS.
November 14, 2019
Great Story
I love this work. I have read ALL THREE NOVELS. I love the action. I like the fact that the stories are action packed and have a bit of sensuality as well. Like taking a James Bond story to the next level. However I do have some concerns.
1. The character has yet to work out or practice his craft. As a former soldier myself I was taught you must CONSTANTLY hone your skills.
2. There was a lack of diversity. No African Americans at all?
3. I want to see him in another action packed thriller.
I love this work. I have read ALL THREE NOVELS. I love the action. I like the fact that the stories are action packed and have a bit of sensuality as well. Like taking a James Bond story to the next level. However I do have some concerns.
1. The character has yet to work out or practice his craft. As a former soldier myself I was taught you must CONSTANTLY hone your skills.
2. There was a lack of diversity. No African Americans at all?
3. I want to see him in another action packed thriller.
January 27, 2019
An RC. Murder Mystery/Indian Women Raped and Mutilated/Revenge
RC. has penned a murder/mystery novel about a 200 year old white men's group that have a place in Washington state where they can cage, rape and Mutilated Indian women. They make a mistake and murder the wrong woman and child. The second day after their deaths the husband arrived and the vengeance begins. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
RC. has penned a murder/mystery novel about a 200 year old white men's group that have a place in Washington state where they can cage, rape and Mutilated Indian women. They make a mistake and murder the wrong woman and child. The second day after their deaths the husband arrived and the vengeance begins. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
September 7, 2020
Hunter loses his famliy seeks revenge!
Hunter's wife & daughter are killed in a town where native women have mysteriously disappeared for years. Jack wants blood for the awful things done to his Indian wife & child. Out to find the killers he comes across a cult that has existed for 100-200 yrs. That is made up of the upper echelon of members of our government! Jack realizes he can not kill them all but that doesn't mean that they all get a free pass!!
Hunter's wife & daughter are killed in a town where native women have mysteriously disappeared for years. Jack wants blood for the awful things done to his Indian wife & child. Out to find the killers he comes across a cult that has existed for 100-200 yrs. That is made up of the upper echelon of members of our government! Jack realizes he can not kill them all but that doesn't mean that they all get a free pass!!
August 21, 2019
All telling, no showing at all. Still fun though.
Jack is pretty generic. The action was fun, the plot was good...but dude, seriously, breathe some life into the characters. Show us a little emotion, don't just tell, tell, tell.
It was still fun, and exciting. Very pulpy, which I loved.
Will read the other books, but hope there's more depth of character than in this novella.
Jack is pretty generic. The action was fun, the plot was good...but dude, seriously, breathe some life into the characters. Show us a little emotion, don't just tell, tell, tell.
It was still fun, and exciting. Very pulpy, which I loved.
Will read the other books, but hope there's more depth of character than in this novella.
March 30, 2021
I felt this boom had a strong plot, it was intriguing, but surprisingly short
I felt this book had a strong and appealing plot, the
Characters were Interesting, as well as the author kept the characters uncomplicated which assisted with keeping the story smooth. The only down fall I found, was the story was to short, talk about a cliffhanger.
I felt this book had a strong and appealing plot, the
Characters were Interesting, as well as the author kept the characters uncomplicated which assisted with keeping the story smooth. The only down fall I found, was the story was to short, talk about a cliffhanger.
January 24, 2019
Impressive
I was thoroughly impressed with the character of Jack Hunter. Although in the same league of many others, I still felt there was something different about him. I’m looking forward to the next adventure!
I was thoroughly impressed with the character of Jack Hunter. Although in the same league of many others, I still felt there was something different about him. I’m looking forward to the next adventure!
October 12, 2019
While the story is gripping and certainly action-packed, it does fall flat somewhat. Background story to the horrific rapes and ritual killings of the native women is missing. As well, Jack Hunter's character is not fully developed. He is just an efficient killing machine.
October 24, 2019
Awesome throwback action story!
Really enjoyed the speed of the tale. It rocks along at a breakneck pace leaving a bloody wake of bodies. I loved every page! Can’t wait to get into the next book!
Really enjoyed the speed of the tale. It rocks along at a breakneck pace leaving a bloody wake of bodies. I loved every page! Can’t wait to get into the next book!
November 30, 2019
Excellent Read
I really enjoyed this book. Am looking forward to reading other books in this series. No bad deed goes unpunished. The character in this book is a strong and unforgiving force to be reckoned with. Intense and full of action, just my kind of read.
I really enjoyed this book. Am looking forward to reading other books in this series. No bad deed goes unpunished. The character in this book is a strong and unforgiving force to be reckoned with. Intense and full of action, just my kind of read.
October 11, 2021
Interesting back story
It's interesting, but not quite sure how it is relevant to the other books, unless you are someone that likes to get to the backstory of the character you are reading about
Adds little, if anything, to the main stories that come after it
It's interesting, but not quite sure how it is relevant to the other books, unless you are someone that likes to get to the backstory of the character you are reading about
Adds little, if anything, to the main stories that come after it
February 7, 2019
Best
This book was too short ! Can't wait to read another of this author book. Would recommend to those that like action
This book was too short ! Can't wait to read another of this author book. Would recommend to those that like action
February 21, 2019
Thriller
This was a thriller military style book. It's a different type of read for me but I like it. Well thought out and great story.
This was a thriller military style book. It's a different type of read for me but I like it. Well thought out and great story.
May 10, 2019
Another great up and coming author
Found Rawlin's book by accident but man am I glad I did. Incredible story, incredible writer. Can't wait to read the other ones.
Found Rawlin's book by accident but man am I glad I did. Incredible story, incredible writer. Can't wait to read the other ones.
June 9, 2019
New series
A very good start with a lot of potential for a great series .i am completely hooked .lots of action
A very good start with a lot of potential for a great series .i am completely hooked .lots of action
June 14, 2019
A must read book
If you haven't already read this book then you need to read it it was the first one I read an d can't wait to read the next one
If you haven't already read this book then you need to read it it was the first one I read an d can't wait to read the next one
June 17, 2019
Better Than 1st Novel
Taught writing style, good dialogue keep the story moving. Unlike the novel which had too much sex and profanity imho, this one is an improvement.
Taught writing style, good dialogue keep the story moving. Unlike the novel which had too much sex and profanity imho, this one is an improvement.
June 24, 2019
Good book
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy. Storyline continues to grow and develop. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy. Storyline continues to grow and develop. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
June 27, 2019
Jack Hunter is not just another assassin...!
This story can be read as a stand alone, in sequence with "Head Shot" , or as a riveting prequel. Excellent!!!
This story can be read as a stand alone, in sequence with "Head Shot" , or as a riveting prequel. Excellent!!!
June 28, 2019
First book I have read by R. Cash
I could not put this book down, this person knows how to keep the reader involved in the action. I will be reading more of his work.
I could not put this book down, this person knows how to keep the reader involved in the action. I will be reading more of his work.
July 22, 2019
Good attempt but lacks
It felt like the author quickly threw this story together and forgot to provide a backstory as to who the main character was or how he acquired his skills.
It felt like the author quickly threw this story together and forgot to provide a backstory as to who the main character was or how he acquired his skills.
September 5, 2019
Good read short and a good connection for the next books
September 19, 2019
Via assassin
Interesting story but a little too short in exposing facets leading to action parts with the result being the action was anticlimactic and rather flat.
Interesting story but a little too short in exposing facets leading to action parts with the result being the action was anticlimactic and rather flat.
September 23, 2019
Good read
Right to the point. If you want a good background story before reading Headshot, read this novella and get a sense of where Jack Hunter is coming from.
Right to the point. If you want a good background story before reading Headshot, read this novella and get a sense of where Jack Hunter is coming from.
September 24, 2019
Riveting book
Great story line about how crooked our government really can be behind the scenes. Can't wait to start the next book in this story.
Great story line about how crooked our government really can be behind the scenes. Can't wait to start the next book in this story.
October 16, 2019
Another good one
Yes, I think I have finished the Jack Hunter series. I love it, really wish there were more to read.
Yes, I think I have finished the Jack Hunter series. I love it, really wish there were more to read.
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