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Brady Hawk #1-3
First Strike / Deep Cover / Point of Impact
Meet Brady Hawk.
Former Navy Seal. Former Peace Corps worker. Current blacks ops assasin.
To those with the highest security clearance, it’s a line item known only as Project X. But to the half dozen agents and personnel working for it, it’s known as Firestorm, a black ops group so dark that the U.S. President doesn’t even know about them yet. And no agent is as skilled as Brady Hawk.
FIRST STRIKE, Book 1 :: Amid the smoldering ashes of another terrorist attack on U.S. interests in Iraq, Hawk searches for Nasim Ghazi, the chief bomb maker for the terrorist group Al Hasib. However, Hawk’s mission is almost cut short when he’s nearly killed by an assassin.
Haunted by his harrowing escape, Hawk must quietly navigate through Iraq and Afghanistan to hunt down Ghazi before he strikes again. As he and his Washington-based handler Alex Duncan try to solve the mystery of his assassin, Hawk struggles with the revelation that his father, the world’s most renowned weapons manufacturer, may not be who he thinks he is.
In a world where nothing is as it seems, Hawk must stay focused in order to put down another threat before it's too late ... both himself as his country.
DEEP COVER, Book 2 :: Deep in the jungles of Sierra Leone, Sefadu Holdings is making a mint by funneling diamonds to Al Hasib in order to fund its terrorist operation. However, when the secret black ops group Firestorm learns about it, Hawk is dispatched to squash the illegal dealings.
While Hawk is battling nefarious forces abroad, his handler Alex Duncan is dealing with her own issues, including making sure that Firestorm director J.D. Blunt is safe from an attack on his life.
As Hawk goes deep under cover, he must figure out a way to stop Al Hasib from getting the diamonds while Duncan fights for her life and the black ops program she believes in.
But when everything starts to unravel, Hawk must find a way to keep it together on both continents or risk losing everything.
POINT OF IMPACT, Book 3 :: When Brady Hawk learns about a sinister plot that Al Hasib has constructed to infiltrate the U.S., it’s only a matter of time before the sleeper cell they’ve planted springs to live and brings death and destruction to U.S. soil.
But Hawk, who’s still reeling from the loss of a person important to him, must forge ahead and put the past behind him.
However, Hawk’s plans to neutralize the threat goes awry amidst a turf struggle between the FBI and the CIA—and he must figure out a way to bring peace while apprehending the threat before millions of innocent lives are lost.
Can he emerge victorious in keeping Americans save from the threat of ruthless terrorists who care nothing about the sanctity of life?
Grab this box set of the first three books in the Brady Hawk series. You won’t be disappointed. Fans of Vince Flynn, David Baldacci, and Brad Taylor are loving this new action thriller series!
Former Navy Seal. Former Peace Corps worker. Current blacks ops assasin.
To those with the highest security clearance, it’s a line item known only as Project X. But to the half dozen agents and personnel working for it, it’s known as Firestorm, a black ops group so dark that the U.S. President doesn’t even know about them yet. And no agent is as skilled as Brady Hawk.
FIRST STRIKE, Book 1 :: Amid the smoldering ashes of another terrorist attack on U.S. interests in Iraq, Hawk searches for Nasim Ghazi, the chief bomb maker for the terrorist group Al Hasib. However, Hawk’s mission is almost cut short when he’s nearly killed by an assassin.
Haunted by his harrowing escape, Hawk must quietly navigate through Iraq and Afghanistan to hunt down Ghazi before he strikes again. As he and his Washington-based handler Alex Duncan try to solve the mystery of his assassin, Hawk struggles with the revelation that his father, the world’s most renowned weapons manufacturer, may not be who he thinks he is.
In a world where nothing is as it seems, Hawk must stay focused in order to put down another threat before it's too late ... both himself as his country.
DEEP COVER, Book 2 :: Deep in the jungles of Sierra Leone, Sefadu Holdings is making a mint by funneling diamonds to Al Hasib in order to fund its terrorist operation. However, when the secret black ops group Firestorm learns about it, Hawk is dispatched to squash the illegal dealings.
While Hawk is battling nefarious forces abroad, his handler Alex Duncan is dealing with her own issues, including making sure that Firestorm director J.D. Blunt is safe from an attack on his life.
As Hawk goes deep under cover, he must figure out a way to stop Al Hasib from getting the diamonds while Duncan fights for her life and the black ops program she believes in.
But when everything starts to unravel, Hawk must find a way to keep it together on both continents or risk losing everything.
POINT OF IMPACT, Book 3 :: When Brady Hawk learns about a sinister plot that Al Hasib has constructed to infiltrate the U.S., it’s only a matter of time before the sleeper cell they’ve planted springs to live and brings death and destruction to U.S. soil.
But Hawk, who’s still reeling from the loss of a person important to him, must forge ahead and put the past behind him.
However, Hawk’s plans to neutralize the threat goes awry amidst a turf struggle between the FBI and the CIA—and he must figure out a way to bring peace while apprehending the threat before millions of innocent lives are lost.
Can he emerge victorious in keeping Americans save from the threat of ruthless terrorists who care nothing about the sanctity of life?
Grab this box set of the first three books in the Brady Hawk series. You won’t be disappointed. Fans of Vince Flynn, David Baldacci, and Brad Taylor are loving this new action thriller series!
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496 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 1, 2019
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March 22, 2021
I enjoyed this non stop action adventure and what's even better with this three book box set it doesn't have to end. I don't normally like box set but if I do have one to listen to I break the books up and listen to something different inbetween, so I don't get the stories confused or get through them to quickly. But that wasn't the case with this set as the books didn't exactly end on a cliff hanger but I wanted to see what the author has in store for the characters next. Each book is told by multiple characters as the story unfolds but this works well as you know what both sides are up to. There is plenty of action to keep each book interesting and with all good spy books you are never sure who to trust, or who the good guys are (other than the main character Hawk and his computer analyst Alex). Off to start the next box set.
FIRST STRIKE, Book 1. I enjoyed this book and before it ended I was getting the next box set but I think this was the weakest book in the set because it just came to an end and I got confused with all the foreign name whether Hawk got his man.
Hawk a former Navy seal and former Peace Corps worker is now working for firestorm a government black ops group run by Senator Blunt. Hawk, with the aid of his computer analyst or handler Alex, is on the the trail of Ghazi, the chief bomb maker for the terrorist group Al Hasib in the hopes of stopping him before he can set off another attack. But Hawk is betrayed and must find his own way out of a hostile country. Back at home things aren't much better and someone is making plays to take down firestorm. Can Alex get Hawk back home or is he on his own?
DEEP COVER, Book 2 This was my favourite book as I really liked the story line and characters in this one.
Hawk is going under cover on a safari hunt in order to get close to the man that owns a diamond mine that he is using to help fund terrorist and could be the possible owner of a stolen nuclear weapon. With time running out and a collapse in the mind is Hawk about to become the hunted? Back home Alex and the Senator are once again the focus of a group trying to take firestorm down.
POINT OF IMPACT, Book 3
After the big shame up in the firestorm organisation things are back to normal but this time things get personal for Hawk when a sleeper cell for Al Hasib sets it sights on a US target. An ex girlfriend's father gets killer in a boating accident but Hawk doesn't believe it. Then firestorm receives word that the man Hawk believed was his father is a target. Hawk is to late to stop him from getting kidnapped but will be be to late to stop a bomb going off? Or to rescue him?
I liked the narrator, he did some good accents throughout the three books. I especially like his New Zealand accent in book two.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
FIRST STRIKE, Book 1. I enjoyed this book and before it ended I was getting the next box set but I think this was the weakest book in the set because it just came to an end and I got confused with all the foreign name whether Hawk got his man.
Hawk a former Navy seal and former Peace Corps worker is now working for firestorm a government black ops group run by Senator Blunt. Hawk, with the aid of his computer analyst or handler Alex, is on the the trail of Ghazi, the chief bomb maker for the terrorist group Al Hasib in the hopes of stopping him before he can set off another attack. But Hawk is betrayed and must find his own way out of a hostile country. Back at home things aren't much better and someone is making plays to take down firestorm. Can Alex get Hawk back home or is he on his own?
DEEP COVER, Book 2 This was my favourite book as I really liked the story line and characters in this one.
Hawk is going under cover on a safari hunt in order to get close to the man that owns a diamond mine that he is using to help fund terrorist and could be the possible owner of a stolen nuclear weapon. With time running out and a collapse in the mind is Hawk about to become the hunted? Back home Alex and the Senator are once again the focus of a group trying to take firestorm down.
POINT OF IMPACT, Book 3
After the big shame up in the firestorm organisation things are back to normal but this time things get personal for Hawk when a sleeper cell for Al Hasib sets it sights on a US target. An ex girlfriend's father gets killer in a boating accident but Hawk doesn't believe it. Then firestorm receives word that the man Hawk believed was his father is a target. Hawk is to late to stop him from getting kidnapped but will be be to late to stop a bomb going off? Or to rescue him?
I liked the narrator, he did some good accents throughout the three books. I especially like his New Zealand accent in book two.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
June 18, 2017
First Strike
Espionage in the Middle East, with one very competent spy and his handler.
Deep Cover
The recovery and provention of diamonds being passed to the extreme terrorist, who required the gems to fund their reign of terror, as well as the recovery of 4 missles, which had been also fallen into the wrong hands, were the current mission for our duo of Brady Hawk and Handler Alex.
Hawk shows his humane side, with solutions to more than his assigned missions.
Point of Impact
An attempt to murder thousands of Americans, on home soil is again thwarted by the combination of Hawk and handler Alex. The story unravels so much more than this final achievement, and needs to be read, or listened to, to understand the full story line.
I enjoyed the audio rendition of these fantastic novels. The narrator's take on the characters voices, adds another aspect to a very entertaining read.
I love the freedom audiobooks give me to read and also carry out mundane tasks, at the same time.
Espionage in the Middle East, with one very competent spy and his handler.
Deep Cover
The recovery and provention of diamonds being passed to the extreme terrorist, who required the gems to fund their reign of terror, as well as the recovery of 4 missles, which had been also fallen into the wrong hands, were the current mission for our duo of Brady Hawk and Handler Alex.
Hawk shows his humane side, with solutions to more than his assigned missions.
Point of Impact
An attempt to murder thousands of Americans, on home soil is again thwarted by the combination of Hawk and handler Alex. The story unravels so much more than this final achievement, and needs to be read, or listened to, to understand the full story line.
I enjoyed the audio rendition of these fantastic novels. The narrator's take on the characters voices, adds another aspect to a very entertaining read.
I love the freedom audiobooks give me to read and also carry out mundane tasks, at the same time.
June 26, 2023
My husband and I listened to this set while traveling. It is a little over the top. But, we enjoyed them. Brady Hawk is an ex-navy seal ( are you ever ex military?) that has gone to work for J.D. Blunt, a US senator and Firestorm, , a black ops group. His handler, Alex Duncan, is an ex-Peace Corp worker with wicked computer skills.
A terrorist group, Al Hasib, is planning attacks on U.S. soil. Their mission to prevent it.
The action was continuous but easily placed on hold in heavy traffic or city driving. We were able to pick up without losing continuity of the stories.
We recommend these books, especially on audio. They kept us from being bored on long stretches of deserted road.
A terrorist group, Al Hasib, is planning attacks on U.S. soil. Their mission to prevent it.
The action was continuous but easily placed on hold in heavy traffic or city driving. We were able to pick up without losing continuity of the stories.
We recommend these books, especially on audio. They kept us from being bored on long stretches of deserted road.
October 21, 2019
This is a Series Review books 1-3
These three books were my introduction to The “ Brady Hawk” series and I’m hiving the 3 books a rating of 4-Stars. Granted one of them is a 5-Star read but then you’ll have to determine which one.
I like reading series books in order. I’ve found I enjoy them best that way though each of these could be read as a standalone I believe the order is important. Don’t worry none of them are cliffhangers.
Before I move on to Box Set #2, books 4-7 let me HIGHLY RECOMMEND these books. They are well written and a great stories. . Action filled and fast paced thrillers!
Enjoy.
These three books were my introduction to The “ Brady Hawk” series and I’m hiving the 3 books a rating of 4-Stars. Granted one of them is a 5-Star read but then you’ll have to determine which one.
I like reading series books in order. I’ve found I enjoy them best that way though each of these could be read as a standalone I believe the order is important. Don’t worry none of them are cliffhangers.
Before I move on to Box Set #2, books 4-7 let me HIGHLY RECOMMEND these books. They are well written and a great stories. . Action filled and fast paced thrillers!
Enjoy.
January 5, 2021
FIRST STRIKE
"My name is Rasul Moradi, and I understand we have a common enemy—one that I’d rather see dead.”
Hawk looked off in the distance at the two guards who’d entered with Moradi. Half listening to his captor, he tried to calculate his chances of escape while he surveyed the other men in the room. I’d put it at 10-1 that I don’t make it. And I like those odds. “Does the name Nasim Ghazi sound familiar to you?” Moradi asked. Hawk slowly returned his gaze to Moradi. It did indeed. Nasim Ghazi was the whole reason he was in Kirkuk, tracking down Al Hasib’s chief bomb maker. He couldn’t strike without being there, and Firestorm wanted eyes on him to develop a plan to take him out. If the powers that presided over Firestorm had their way, Ghazi’s death would appear as an accident so as to avoid a retaliatory backlash.
"My name is Rasul Moradi, and I understand we have a common enemy—one that I’d rather see dead.”
Hawk looked off in the distance at the two guards who’d entered with Moradi. Half listening to his captor, he tried to calculate his chances of escape while he surveyed the other men in the room. I’d put it at 10-1 that I don’t make it. And I like those odds. “Does the name Nasim Ghazi sound familiar to you?” Moradi asked. Hawk slowly returned his gaze to Moradi. It did indeed. Nasim Ghazi was the whole reason he was in Kirkuk, tracking down Al Hasib’s chief bomb maker. He couldn’t strike without being there, and Firestorm wanted eyes on him to develop a plan to take him out. If the powers that presided over Firestorm had their way, Ghazi’s death would appear as an accident so as to avoid a retaliatory backlash.
May 31, 2020
Took 2 books to get me hooked..but now I am true fan!!
Knowing we have assassins on our country's payroll is scary but necessary..makes me feel more secure in today's world! Thank you for work and great stories that make fiction seem so realistic!! At my age, reading is one of my available sports!!
Knowing we have assassins on our country's payroll is scary but necessary..makes me feel more secure in today's world! Thank you for work and great stories that make fiction seem so realistic!! At my age, reading is one of my available sports!!
July 14, 2023
Three of the best
Brady Hawk books 1-3 are a continuing story of a secret agency run by a senator who seems to have a hidden agenda. Hawk and his handler Alex get involved in trying to stop a Muslim fanatic from killing thousands of Americans. And Senator Blunt is more than he seems. ENJOY !
Brady Hawk books 1-3 are a continuing story of a secret agency run by a senator who seems to have a hidden agenda. Hawk and his handler Alex get involved in trying to stop a Muslim fanatic from killing thousands of Americans. And Senator Blunt is more than he seems. ENJOY !
April 10, 2018
A Benchmark of International Action & Excitement!
R.J. Patterson's writing style begins his novels in high heat and doesn't slow down until the end! Definitely a high-octane action of International assassinations of really bad guys in most deserving ways! Well worth reading!
R.J. Patterson's writing style begins his novels in high heat and doesn't slow down until the end! Definitely a high-octane action of International assassinations of really bad guys in most deserving ways! Well worth reading!
April 18, 2018
Excellent Trilogy
Excellent trilogy...leaves the reader anxious to read the next adventure.. Hawk is formidable and Alex appears to be confused or conflicted as these three stories come to an end. Well worth reading!
Excellent trilogy...leaves the reader anxious to read the next adventure.. Hawk is formidable and Alex appears to be confused or conflicted as these three stories come to an end. Well worth reading!
May 5, 2019
Three rip roaring thrillers kick off the Brady Hawk series.
Good characters in the assassin and his handler and their shady boss interact with action and mystery. I recommend this series.
I received a complimentary copy and enjoyed it thoroughly.
Good characters in the assassin and his handler and their shady boss interact with action and mystery. I recommend this series.
I received a complimentary copy and enjoyed it thoroughly.
February 26, 2022
If you like a hero that succeeds against realistic odds, a pair of protagonists that each have secrets that your unlikely to learn more about until later in the series, killing (lots of killing), with just a dash of real world cultural angst then this series is for you. I know I'm loving it.
May 28, 2023
Always be ready to go anywhere
Fast paced stories going after Americas adversaries around the world. Getting into unusual occurrence s that has you wondering, how will they get out if this?
Fast paced stories going after Americas adversaries around the world. Getting into unusual occurrence s that has you wondering, how will they get out if this?
June 25, 2024
great series
I love the first three books in the Brady Hawk series. The interplay with Alex and Brady are interesting. Colton and Blunt are enigmas and not sure of their true motives. Along with General Johnson but I suspect Johnson is playing his own game.
I love the first three books in the Brady Hawk series. The interplay with Alex and Brady are interesting. Colton and Blunt are enigmas and not sure of their true motives. Along with General Johnson but I suspect Johnson is playing his own game.
July 2, 2024
Hard hitting with a lot of action
Finding out Hawks real father was one plot. Saving the world is another. A little possible romance even if a dead ex girlfriend shows up. Yep keeps you reading
Finding out Hawks real father was one plot. Saving the world is another. A little possible romance even if a dead ex girlfriend shows up. Yep keeps you reading
April 19, 2018
Good story line, believal characters
June 21, 2018
Brady Hawk series
I love the Brady Hawk series. They are right out of today’s headlines with plausible storylines and real to life action that can really happen. Great series.
I love the Brady Hawk series. They are right out of today’s headlines with plausible storylines and real to life action that can really happen. Great series.
March 21, 2019
Interesting read!
The use of new type weapons and the constant problem keeping the key to build new weapons from countries trying to stealing the plans.
The use of new type weapons and the constant problem keeping the key to build new weapons from countries trying to stealing the plans.
March 10, 2019
Fun read, but got long in the tooth with everything being about Al Hasib. Always the same bad guys in different places.
October 27, 2019
Hawk
Interesting, exciting, intriguing! Brady Hawk is my new favorite protagonist. He's the capable assassin for Firestorm. He gets the job done.
Interesting, exciting, intriguing! Brady Hawk is my new favorite protagonist. He's the capable assassin for Firestorm. He gets the job done.
December 19, 2019
The Brady Hawk Series: Books 1-3
Very exciting and entertaining. I really enjoyed reading these books. I would
recommend them to anyone. Couldn't lay them down.
Very exciting and entertaining. I really enjoyed reading these books. I would
recommend them to anyone. Couldn't lay them down.
April 4, 2020
Good four star!
Another good four star from the pen of Mr. R.J. Patterson. I enjoyed reading this book and recommend it to you. The story is full of action and enjoyable reading.
Another good four star from the pen of Mr. R.J. Patterson. I enjoyed reading this book and recommend it to you. The story is full of action and enjoyable reading.
May 13, 2020
Super trio
What a cracking fast paced set of 3 novels this is. I really got into these stories and read them in 3 days, you could say I found them a little difficult to put down.
What a cracking fast paced set of 3 novels this is. I really got into these stories and read them in 3 days, you could say I found them a little difficult to put down.
May 3, 2021
It was amateurish. A little more work on the dialogue and plot.
July 14, 2021
I was lucky enough to have gotten a free audio book code from the author. I am volunteering to leave this review. Plenty of twist and turns that will keep you guessing.
August 2, 2021
Thoroughly enjoyed. Will be reading more in this series!
November 21, 2021
A good mix of politicians, assassins, black op operatives, and just a teeny, tiny hint of romance. Throw in a secret society with it's own agenda and you've got an exciting series.
April 5, 2022
engaging book with lots of good twists and turns!
Brady Hawk is a very human assassin with a secret heart of gold. I’ve been enjoying his other series too
Brady Hawk is a very human assassin with a secret heart of gold. I’ve been enjoying his other series too
July 31, 2022
Pretty good, pretty damn good
Got my attention, seems to be a lot going on behind closed doors. Lots of really crazy stuff. Very interesting read well written.
Rock on!
Got my attention, seems to be a lot going on behind closed doors. Lots of really crazy stuff. Very interesting read well written.
Rock on!
July 30, 2023
I rate this one 4.5 stars. Brady Hawk is not my favorite series of these books.
January 17, 2019
Another 'must-read' Brady Hawk series that keeps you reading until the end. Puts you right there where the action is and keeps you wanting more. I think I'm in love with Brady Hawk.
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