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Rachel Hatch #1
Drift
They killed the wrong girl. Rachel Hatch will make them pay.
New from USA Today & Amazon two-million copy bestselling author L.T. Ryan with Brian Shea.
Ex-Army criminal investigator Rachel Hatch is a drifter. No home. No commitments. Until her sister's drowning drags her back to the town she left fifteen years ago.
Convinced her sister’s death was no accident, Hatch partners with the local sheriff, Dalton Savage. Every answer unlocks another question, and as the investigation begins to unravel, Hatch and Savage find their lives on the line.
Hatch is forced to use her special set of skills--forged on the field of combat--if she ever plans to learn the truth about her sister and brings those responsible to justice.
New from USA Today & Amazon two-million copy bestselling author L.T. Ryan with Brian Shea.
Ex-Army criminal investigator Rachel Hatch is a drifter. No home. No commitments. Until her sister's drowning drags her back to the town she left fifteen years ago.
Convinced her sister’s death was no accident, Hatch partners with the local sheriff, Dalton Savage. Every answer unlocks another question, and as the investigation begins to unravel, Hatch and Savage find their lives on the line.
Hatch is forced to use her special set of skills--forged on the field of combat--if she ever plans to learn the truth about her sister and brings those responsible to justice.
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First published December 2, 2019
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161 books1,436 followersL.T. RYAN is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author. The new age of publishing offered L.T. the opportunity to blend his passions for creating, marketing, and technology to reach audiences with his popular Jack Noble series.
Living in central Virginia with his wife, the youngest of his three daughters, and their three dogs, L.T. enjoys staring out his window at the trees and mountains while he should be writing, as well as reading, hiking, running, and playing with gadgets. See what he's up to at ltryan.com.
BOOKS IN THE JACK NOBLE SERIES
The Recruit (prequel short story)
The First Deception (prequel)
Noble Beginnings
A Deadly Distance
Thin Line
Noble Intentions
When Dead in Greece
Noble Retribution
Noble Betrayal
Never Go Home
Noble Judgment
Never Cry Mercy
Deadline
End Game
BOOKS IN THE BEAR LOGAN SERIES
Ripple Effect
Blowback
Takedown
Deep State (coming January, 2020)
BOOKS IN THE CLARISSA ABBOT SERIES
Beyond Betrayal
BOOKS IN THE MITCH TANNER SERIES
The Depths of Darkness
Into the Darkness
Deliver Us From Darkness (coming soon)
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About the Author
L.T. RYAN is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author. The new age of publishing offered L.T. the opportunity to blend his passions for creating, marketing, and technology to reach audiences with his popular Jack Noble series.
Living in central Virginia with his wife, the youngest of his three daughters, and their three dogs, L.T. enjoys staring out his window at the trees and mountains while he should be writing, as well as reading, hiking, running, and playing with gadgets. See what he's up to at ltryan.com.
Social Media Links
Facebook (L.T. Ryan): facebook.com/LTRyanAuthor
Facebook (Jack Noble Page): facebook.com/JackNobleBooks/
Twitter: twitter.com/LTRyanWrites
Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/6151659.L_T...
Contact L.T. Ryan at contact@ltryan.com
Living in central Virginia with his wife, the youngest of his three daughters, and their three dogs, L.T. enjoys staring out his window at the trees and mountains while he should be writing, as well as reading, hiking, running, and playing with gadgets. See what he's up to at ltryan.com.
BOOKS IN THE JACK NOBLE SERIES
The Recruit (prequel short story)
The First Deception (prequel)
Noble Beginnings
A Deadly Distance
Thin Line
Noble Intentions
When Dead in Greece
Noble Retribution
Noble Betrayal
Never Go Home
Noble Judgment
Never Cry Mercy
Deadline
End Game
BOOKS IN THE BEAR LOGAN SERIES
Ripple Effect
Blowback
Takedown
Deep State (coming January, 2020)
BOOKS IN THE CLARISSA ABBOT SERIES
Beyond Betrayal
BOOKS IN THE MITCH TANNER SERIES
The Depths of Darkness
Into the Darkness
Deliver Us From Darkness (coming soon)
Social Media Links
Facebook (L.T. Ryan): facebook.com/LTRyanAuthor
Facebook (Jack Noble Page): facebook.com/JackNobleBooks/
Twitter: twitter.com/LTRyanWrites
Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/6151659.L_T...
Contact L.T. Ryan at contact@ltryan.com
About the Author
L.T. RYAN is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author. The new age of publishing offered L.T. the opportunity to blend his passions for creating, marketing, and technology to reach audiences with his popular Jack Noble series.
Living in central Virginia with his wife, the youngest of his three daughters, and their three dogs, L.T. enjoys staring out his window at the trees and mountains while he should be writing, as well as reading, hiking, running, and playing with gadgets. See what he's up to at ltryan.com.
Social Media Links
Facebook (L.T. Ryan): facebook.com/LTRyanAuthor
Facebook (Jack Noble Page): facebook.com/JackNobleBooks/
Twitter: twitter.com/LTRyanWrites
Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/6151659.L_T...
Contact L.T. Ryan at contact@ltryan.com
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December 5, 2019
A Call From Home..Her Sister's Dead..Ex-Army Interrogator Hatch WILL Find Answers!
World, get ready for a new type of hero, a person whose mantra is 'End the Bad, Save The Good' , and she follows that to a T in her fast-moving life! Rachel Hatch, called only Hatch by most, spent years as an Army interrogator with an elite Green Beret Unit, which she left after a bomb that put her on a desk. SHE is Not a desk person...
After receiving a call that her sister is dead, she heads home, a place she left 15 years ago and has never looked back. Her town will never be the same as Hatch searches high and low for evidence of what happened to her sister, drawing interest from both criminal enterprise's and the law. But nothing worries this warrior, taking advantage of a bully in a bar to show she means business!
I absolutely Love this new character, with a tough background and the chops to take on evil with expectation of defeating it every time! An outstanding action adventure that will hold your attention from start to finish and leave you wanting More!! A golden 5 STARS and I can't wait for the next book!!!
World, get ready for a new type of hero, a person whose mantra is 'End the Bad, Save The Good' , and she follows that to a T in her fast-moving life! Rachel Hatch, called only Hatch by most, spent years as an Army interrogator with an elite Green Beret Unit, which she left after a bomb that put her on a desk. SHE is Not a desk person...
After receiving a call that her sister is dead, she heads home, a place she left 15 years ago and has never looked back. Her town will never be the same as Hatch searches high and low for evidence of what happened to her sister, drawing interest from both criminal enterprise's and the law. But nothing worries this warrior, taking advantage of a bully in a bar to show she means business!
I absolutely Love this new character, with a tough background and the chops to take on evil with expectation of defeating it every time! An outstanding action adventure that will hold your attention from start to finish and leave you wanting More!! A golden 5 STARS and I can't wait for the next book!!!
March 19, 2021
Not very well written
The main character is a cliche of a cliche. The writing is stiff and unengaging. The book was also full of grammatical mistakes. It was barely readable.
The main character is a cliche of a cliche. The writing is stiff and unengaging. The book was also full of grammatical mistakes. It was barely readable.
June 12, 2021
4 stars
I may have found a new series. Rachel Hatch or Hatch is a former military MP and CID with 3 tours of duty under her belt. She returns home after many years because of the death of her twin sister. Rachel is kicka$$. She and the new sheriff don't see eye to eye but build some trust with each other to investigate her sister's death and corruption in the town and the "green" uranium mining operation that helped the town to prosper in her absence. I liked Rachel - she is not for everyone, but I liked her enough to read book 2.
I may have found a new series. Rachel Hatch or Hatch is a former military MP and CID with 3 tours of duty under her belt. She returns home after many years because of the death of her twin sister. Rachel is kicka$$. She and the new sheriff don't see eye to eye but build some trust with each other to investigate her sister's death and corruption in the town and the "green" uranium mining operation that helped the town to prosper in her absence. I liked Rachel - she is not for everyone, but I liked her enough to read book 2.
December 13, 2019
Predictable
The worst thing a story can be is predictable. No plot twists or intriguing events to keep the reader interested.
I am shocked that a story like this can get so many positive reviews when there’s absolutely nothing unique about it.
It gets two stars, instead of one, because it takes place in Colorado.
The worst thing a story can be is predictable. No plot twists or intriguing events to keep the reader interested.
I am shocked that a story like this can get so many positive reviews when there’s absolutely nothing unique about it.
It gets two stars, instead of one, because it takes place in Colorado.
January 2, 2020
THEY KILLED THE WRONG GIRL. RACHEL HATCH WILL MAKE THEM PAY.
USA TODAY & Amazon 2-million copy bestselling author L.T. RYAN has teamed up with police detective Brian Shea for this debut novel in the gripping Rachel Hatch mystery thriller series.
Ex-Army criminal investigator Rachel Hatch is a drifter. No home. No commitments. Until her sister's drowning drags her back to the town she left fifteen years ago.
Convinced her sister's death was no accident, Hatch partners with the local sheriff, Dalton Savage to uncover the truth. Every answer unlocks another question, and as the investigation begins to unravel, Hatch and Savage find their lives on the line.
Hatch is forced to use her special set of skills - forged on the field of combat - to learn the truth about her sister and bring those responsible to justice.
The first novel in one of the most highly-anticipated collaborative series this decade, DRIFT is a tightly woven story, with deeply-developed and endearing characters that will have you rooting for them at every turn, set at an exhilarating pace that will keep you turning pages late into the night.
3.5 review really, a good character, a good lead, but a little slow in pace, lacked suspense or surprise as I had a good idea of the main villain.
I guess a new female version of a Reacher, given up on a Army travelling around USA, city to city until a message from her mother saying come home.
I did like the relationship between The Sheriff and his new deputy.
It was enjoyable, just a little slow.
USA TODAY & Amazon 2-million copy bestselling author L.T. RYAN has teamed up with police detective Brian Shea for this debut novel in the gripping Rachel Hatch mystery thriller series.
Ex-Army criminal investigator Rachel Hatch is a drifter. No home. No commitments. Until her sister's drowning drags her back to the town she left fifteen years ago.
Convinced her sister's death was no accident, Hatch partners with the local sheriff, Dalton Savage to uncover the truth. Every answer unlocks another question, and as the investigation begins to unravel, Hatch and Savage find their lives on the line.
Hatch is forced to use her special set of skills - forged on the field of combat - to learn the truth about her sister and bring those responsible to justice.
The first novel in one of the most highly-anticipated collaborative series this decade, DRIFT is a tightly woven story, with deeply-developed and endearing characters that will have you rooting for them at every turn, set at an exhilarating pace that will keep you turning pages late into the night.
3.5 review really, a good character, a good lead, but a little slow in pace, lacked suspense or surprise as I had a good idea of the main villain.
I guess a new female version of a Reacher, given up on a Army travelling around USA, city to city until a message from her mother saying come home.
I did like the relationship between The Sheriff and his new deputy.
It was enjoyable, just a little slow.
April 15, 2020
It’s always fun to discover a new series with strong lead characters and ample opportunity for future installments. “Drift” by L.T. Ryan and Detective Brian Shea comes alive with all its potency right out of the gate, and it never hits a lull.
In this first book, we meet the fearsome and fearless Rachel Hatch. She embodies all the skills of a combat machine with cunning, bravery and a sense of purpose that makes her unstoppable. When she gets news of her twin sister’s death, she returns to her former home in Colorado, intent on proving her sister’s death was not accidental and finding the bastard who killed her.
The town she returns to has a new sheriff, though Hatch doesn’t trust him any more than she did his predecessor—a corrupt man beholden to the largest employer in the community, a shady operation that grows richer as it sucks the lifeblood out of the town. But if Rachel is going to get anywhere on this case, she must let him work with her instead of against her.
The pairing of Rachel and Sheriff Dalton Savage works perfectly. They bring a combustible mix of agendas, but they’re smart enough to realize each other’s strengths and value. I look forward to many more terrific adventures in righting wrongs in this dynamic duo’s future!
In this first book, we meet the fearsome and fearless Rachel Hatch. She embodies all the skills of a combat machine with cunning, bravery and a sense of purpose that makes her unstoppable. When she gets news of her twin sister’s death, she returns to her former home in Colorado, intent on proving her sister’s death was not accidental and finding the bastard who killed her.
The town she returns to has a new sheriff, though Hatch doesn’t trust him any more than she did his predecessor—a corrupt man beholden to the largest employer in the community, a shady operation that grows richer as it sucks the lifeblood out of the town. But if Rachel is going to get anywhere on this case, she must let him work with her instead of against her.
The pairing of Rachel and Sheriff Dalton Savage works perfectly. They bring a combustible mix of agendas, but they’re smart enough to realize each other’s strengths and value. I look forward to many more terrific adventures in righting wrongs in this dynamic duo’s future!
January 11, 2020
A readable thriller with nothing original within it.
February 15, 2021
Ok. Very predictable. She was like a female Reacher. The book started out interesting then just fizzled.
July 21, 2021
Drift is the nice start to a new series. (At least new to me!) The characters were mostly well-developed and the pace was brisk for the most part. Hatch seemed to attract trouble everywhere she went, probably because she is so fearless. I liked that about her. I also liked how uncomfortable she was around her sister's children, yet she was a bit of a marshmallow around them by the end of the book. Hatch and Sheriff Savage made a fabulous team!
There were times I felt there was too much description, like about guns, and every single move Hatch made while she was beating up the bad guys. I found myself thinking "Get back to the story!" It will be interesting to see what happens in Downburst.
There were times I felt there was too much description, like about guns, and every single move Hatch made while she was beating up the bad guys. I found myself thinking "Get back to the story!" It will be interesting to see what happens in Downburst.
September 7, 2021
It's pretty bad so far. Hatch isn't a sympathetic character. I'm confused. She abandoned her family for 15 years? Her family being her mother, her twin sister, and her sister's two children. She hasn't seen or communicated with them for 15 years? What? How is that possible? I don't understand. You'd have to be an awful human being, or deeply disturbed in some way, to not have any contact with your family for 15 years.
The excuse she gave was that she was in the Army. That doesn't help me at all. Being in the Army doesn't lead any normal person to not have any contact with their families for 15 years. That's not a thing. I was in the Navy. You have full access to phones, mail, air travel, and so forth. Being in the military isn't like being in a Gulag or off-planet.
This is probably extra confusing for Mexicans like me. It's impossible for us to relate to families the way many white people do, the lack of connection or loyalty, the isolation and so forth.
Even weirder is that she's helping random strippers, complete strangers she's known for all of five minutes, and yet she's got a freaking family sitting in Colorado, including a niece and nephew she has never even met, that she is disrespecting and neglecting in the worst way. I'm sorry, but family has to come before random strippers. Go home to your family.
She's kind of socially handicapped or something in how she interacts with the Sheriff and other people in the town. She doesn't know how to talk to people, how to introduce herself, or how to forge basic social bonds. She comes off terribly, and in reality this would crater her efforts to do anything. Things like investigating her sister's death, or any other kind of op, are going to go less well because of her behavior. I'm not sure the authors understand this, and it's strange that they think she's admirable as written. She makes Jack Reacher look suave and savvy, and he's a nut.
The writing is off. It's stilted. The dialog isn't natural, I don't know, it's hard to articulate. These aren't great writers, and maybe not even good ones. The writing is pretty cumbersome and bloated. Here's a mild example:
"Hatch thought hard about using this as an opportunity to make her departure, feeling she'd learned as much as she probably would from Cole regarding her sister and former employer."
Using this as an opportunity to make her departure? Yeah, that's cumbersome writing. I would write something like this instead:
"Hatch thought about leaving. She'd learned everything she could from Cole about her sister and her job."
That's much tighter. Note that their version actually has an error at the end. This part: "...regarding her sister and former employer." The way that's written it's saying Hatch's former employer, not her sister's. But they mean her sister's.
The ponderous writing slows it down and probably makes it hard to achieve any kind of mood. Lee Child is quite a bit better at mood, even though his plots are insanely bad.
The excuse she gave was that she was in the Army. That doesn't help me at all. Being in the Army doesn't lead any normal person to not have any contact with their families for 15 years. That's not a thing. I was in the Navy. You have full access to phones, mail, air travel, and so forth. Being in the military isn't like being in a Gulag or off-planet.
This is probably extra confusing for Mexicans like me. It's impossible for us to relate to families the way many white people do, the lack of connection or loyalty, the isolation and so forth.
Even weirder is that she's helping random strippers, complete strangers she's known for all of five minutes, and yet she's got a freaking family sitting in Colorado, including a niece and nephew she has never even met, that she is disrespecting and neglecting in the worst way. I'm sorry, but family has to come before random strippers. Go home to your family.
She's kind of socially handicapped or something in how she interacts with the Sheriff and other people in the town. She doesn't know how to talk to people, how to introduce herself, or how to forge basic social bonds. She comes off terribly, and in reality this would crater her efforts to do anything. Things like investigating her sister's death, or any other kind of op, are going to go less well because of her behavior. I'm not sure the authors understand this, and it's strange that they think she's admirable as written. She makes Jack Reacher look suave and savvy, and he's a nut.
The writing is off. It's stilted. The dialog isn't natural, I don't know, it's hard to articulate. These aren't great writers, and maybe not even good ones. The writing is pretty cumbersome and bloated. Here's a mild example:
"Hatch thought hard about using this as an opportunity to make her departure, feeling she'd learned as much as she probably would from Cole regarding her sister and former employer."
Using this as an opportunity to make her departure? Yeah, that's cumbersome writing. I would write something like this instead:
"Hatch thought about leaving. She'd learned everything she could from Cole about her sister and her job."
That's much tighter. Note that their version actually has an error at the end. This part: "...regarding her sister and former employer." The way that's written it's saying Hatch's former employer, not her sister's. But they mean her sister's.
The ponderous writing slows it down and probably makes it hard to achieve any kind of mood. Lee Child is quite a bit better at mood, even though his plots are insanely bad.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 31, 2023
I just finished reading Drift by L.T. Ryan and Brian Shea. A fast read. Not complicated. I had some issues with connecting with the main character Rachel Hatch. Her character seemed dry, and though she'd built up a protective wall, there seemed to be little compassion except for her niece and nephew.
It had a good plot but it was predictable. All in all, I read it straight through and it held my interest. For those who enjoy action thrillers, I'd recommend reading Drift. Four stars.
It had a good plot but it was predictable. All in all, I read it straight through and it held my interest. For those who enjoy action thrillers, I'd recommend reading Drift. Four stars.
February 21, 2022
A weak 4-stars. Although this follows along some well worn tropes, I enjoyed this story and the lead character. I appreciated her perspective and her willingness to defend the weak. While the mystery evolved in familiar ways, there were a couple of nice surprises, including the finale.
This is the start of a long series. I haven't figured out how 8 books have been published in 3 years - perhaps having two authors improves the efficiency.
I will read #2 with the hope that it builds on this one and doesn't suffer a sophomore slump.
This is the start of a long series. I haven't figured out how 8 books have been published in 3 years - perhaps having two authors improves the efficiency.
I will read #2 with the hope that it builds on this one and doesn't suffer a sophomore slump.
March 12, 2021
Erin Brockovich Anyone?
All be damn. This book was 5 stars and above. Wow! It really reminded me of the movie Erin Brockovich. Thats the first thing that came to my mind. This book had everything you want and then some. You will not be let down. I promise. It didn't have have much romance though which is totally fine. But it had the drama, the suspense, the action, crime, mystery all rolled into a box wrapped in a bow. It had me by the get go and had me going until the...very...last..page. I've not heard of the Author before but am glad I found him.I highly recommend this book to everyone!!!!! 5 stars and then some.
All be damn. This book was 5 stars and above. Wow! It really reminded me of the movie Erin Brockovich. Thats the first thing that came to my mind. This book had everything you want and then some. You will not be let down. I promise. It didn't have have much romance though which is totally fine. But it had the drama, the suspense, the action, crime, mystery all rolled into a box wrapped in a bow. It had me by the get go and had me going until the...very...last..page. I've not heard of the Author before but am glad I found him.I highly recommend this book to everyone!!!!! 5 stars and then some.
November 10, 2022
“Magic soldier” trope, extra-so because the soldier in question is female. Whose battle-hardened and cynical heart can be melted with the love of children and a good man……
Sigh.
Would probably have loved this were I 36 and not 56……and I didn’t _not_ like it. Today it was just another “free” Kindle read-at to get me through yet another day of headache-y coughing on the outside couch. If I had access to the rest of the series via a library I’d probably plan to binge read all the books by the pool one day next summer, preferably whilst consuming some seriously light beer.
Sigh.
Would probably have loved this were I 36 and not 56……and I didn’t _not_ like it. Today it was just another “free” Kindle read-at to get me through yet another day of headache-y coughing on the outside couch. If I had access to the rest of the series via a library I’d probably plan to binge read all the books by the pool one day next summer, preferably whilst consuming some seriously light beer.
July 6, 2022
3.5 ☆
I was looking for something new to read and as I loved Jack Reacher (the series) I'm not in the long haul for the books but ask me in a year again. I discovered Rachel Hatch who seems to be a female Jack Reacher. In some ways at least.
Hatch is a no nonsense person and she says what she means and makes no excuses. After drifting for so long she gets a message to come back home as her twin sister has died under suspicious circumstances and she's not leaving it up to the local police to sort it out. Turns out its murder and she needs to know did it. Hatch is tough and marked by her past and what happened to her father. After this she shall move on.
This is well written and the author knows what they are writing about. I'm going to read more about Hatch that is for sure.
I was looking for something new to read and as I loved Jack Reacher (the series) I'm not in the long haul for the books but ask me in a year again. I discovered Rachel Hatch who seems to be a female Jack Reacher. In some ways at least.
Hatch is a no nonsense person and she says what she means and makes no excuses. After drifting for so long she gets a message to come back home as her twin sister has died under suspicious circumstances and she's not leaving it up to the local police to sort it out. Turns out its murder and she needs to know did it. Hatch is tough and marked by her past and what happened to her father. After this she shall move on.
This is well written and the author knows what they are writing about. I'm going to read more about Hatch that is for sure.
December 29, 2021
I hate giving books bad reviews/ratings. Drift barely deserves two stars.
Suspension of disbelief is one thing, but in no world does a new sheriff give a murder victim's family member a badge AND gun after just meeting her (and briefly checking her military file via a good friend/contact) and ask her to join him in the murder investigation.
And it's downhill from there. The murder investigation itself is bland. The tortured heroine (Rachel Hatch) is unlikeable. The supporting cast is boring. There is really not even a villain to hate—just a faceless mining company (the childhood love interest maybe is intended to be a villain, but does not inspire fear or hatred—maybe we would pity him if he felt like something more than a bad cartoon character).
Our heroine is involved in multiple killings which the sheriff seems fine with (even gives her a new gun after one).
And then there is the awkward motel scene where heroine and sheriff share a bed—zero sexual tension, rather a kind of creepy grandpa bedroom scene (nothing happens, but still, yuck).
Un-believable plot, flat characters, bad dialogue, and poor editing make this (as other readers have noted) female Jack Reacher imitation just bad.
I gave Drift two stars because I am sure there are worse books out there... somewhere. As I am pretty good at screening what I read, I generally don't end up reading bad novels. This one got through my filters.
Suspension of disbelief is one thing, but in no world does a new sheriff give a murder victim's family member a badge AND gun after just meeting her (and briefly checking her military file via a good friend/contact) and ask her to join him in the murder investigation.
And it's downhill from there. The murder investigation itself is bland. The tortured heroine (Rachel Hatch) is unlikeable. The supporting cast is boring. There is really not even a villain to hate—just a faceless mining company (the childhood love interest maybe is intended to be a villain, but does not inspire fear or hatred—maybe we would pity him if he felt like something more than a bad cartoon character).
Our heroine is involved in multiple killings which the sheriff seems fine with (even gives her a new gun after one).
And then there is the awkward motel scene where heroine and sheriff share a bed—zero sexual tension, rather a kind of creepy grandpa bedroom scene (nothing happens, but still, yuck).
Un-believable plot, flat characters, bad dialogue, and poor editing make this (as other readers have noted) female Jack Reacher imitation just bad.
I gave Drift two stars because I am sure there are worse books out there... somewhere. As I am pretty good at screening what I read, I generally don't end up reading bad novels. This one got through my filters.
December 5, 2019
Interesting
Very interesting new protagonist, Rachel Hatch, ex-military MP. Fine tuned investigative instincts and the ability to take down those who are a danger to her and those she cares about.
The storyline is intriguing with a few twists and surprises thrown in. I look forward to the next book in the series.
Very interesting new protagonist, Rachel Hatch, ex-military MP. Fine tuned investigative instincts and the ability to take down those who are a danger to her and those she cares about.
The storyline is intriguing with a few twists and surprises thrown in. I look forward to the next book in the series.
September 27, 2020
Okay I loved this book solely for Hatch, I love when mystery books have strong female main characters and this was no different ❤️ I love that she could knock down a guy twice her size and call it a day
Hatch very much reminded me of Gwen Proctor from Stillhouse Lake and it was amazing 😂
Hatch very much reminded me of Gwen Proctor from Stillhouse Lake and it was amazing 😂
August 15, 2021
And here I thought Rachel was a chicken farmer. 🐓Boy was I wrong. Ryan and Shea are onto something here... 🥚
January 9, 2022
Looking forward to Hatch's other adventures.
December 9, 2019
A collaborative effort creates a great character
Former Military Police. Drifter. Bigger than most folk. Female. Wait, female? IT Ryan and Brian Shea at first week to be creating a Jack Teacher clone of the feminine persuasion - but appearances are deceiving. Rachel Hatch ( "just.call me Hatch") spent fifteen years enlisted in Black Ops before taking a medical discharge. After becoming the only woman to pass Green Beret qualifiers initially, and a second time after.recuperating from and IED, the most she was going to be able to do was desk work. So she got out.
The death of her twin sister brings her back to her home town. Also the location of her father's murder more than twenty years before. Her old boyfriend (who cheated on her with her twin) seems interested in a resumption - but she's not.
The cause of her sister's death was a much bigger story of corruption as pollution; along the way she becomes a temporary sheriff's deputy (with some attraction between her and the sherrif), teams up with a local to take down one attack and then had to jump through a few more hoops before moving on.I
The second volume is scheduled for spring. And I'm ordering fit. I picked up the book And read it straight through without putting it down. I've read Ryan's work, and it appears that the collaboration was a very smart move for all concerned.
Former Military Police. Drifter. Bigger than most folk. Female. Wait, female? IT Ryan and Brian Shea at first week to be creating a Jack Teacher clone of the feminine persuasion - but appearances are deceiving. Rachel Hatch ( "just.call me Hatch") spent fifteen years enlisted in Black Ops before taking a medical discharge. After becoming the only woman to pass Green Beret qualifiers initially, and a second time after.recuperating from and IED, the most she was going to be able to do was desk work. So she got out.
The death of her twin sister brings her back to her home town. Also the location of her father's murder more than twenty years before. Her old boyfriend (who cheated on her with her twin) seems interested in a resumption - but she's not.
The cause of her sister's death was a much bigger story of corruption as pollution; along the way she becomes a temporary sheriff's deputy (with some attraction between her and the sherrif), teams up with a local to take down one attack and then had to jump through a few more hoops before moving on.I
The second volume is scheduled for spring. And I'm ordering fit. I picked up the book And read it straight through without putting it down. I've read Ryan's work, and it appears that the collaboration was a very smart move for all concerned.
February 22, 2020
Wow! What a great thriller!
The collaboration between L.T. Ryan and Brian Shea results in an intense thriller with police procedural authenticity.
I selected this novel because I love L.T. Ryan as an author and enjoy tough no nonsense female protagonists! Hatch is a take no prisoners kind of gal who relishes opportunities to deliver justice, especially to woman who are abused by male predators!
In the first book in the series, Hatch is teamed with Sheriff Savage (gotta love the name) to find her sisters killer! [Virtually every review retells the summary, I don't get the reason].
The storyline is amazing and intense. This page turner by the authors, promises great manuscripts to come in this Rachel (call her Hatch) new series! She kicks some booty and renders justice to the victims and there families! You will love this book if you enjoy great writing, powerful plotlines and punishment to evildoers! I suggest you read it immediately!
The collaboration between L.T. Ryan and Brian Shea results in an intense thriller with police procedural authenticity.
I selected this novel because I love L.T. Ryan as an author and enjoy tough no nonsense female protagonists! Hatch is a take no prisoners kind of gal who relishes opportunities to deliver justice, especially to woman who are abused by male predators!
In the first book in the series, Hatch is teamed with Sheriff Savage (gotta love the name) to find her sisters killer! [Virtually every review retells the summary, I don't get the reason].
The storyline is amazing and intense. This page turner by the authors, promises great manuscripts to come in this Rachel (call her Hatch) new series! She kicks some booty and renders justice to the victims and there families! You will love this book if you enjoy great writing, powerful plotlines and punishment to evildoers! I suggest you read it immediately!
December 4, 2019
Rachel Hatch, meet Jack Reacher
While it might be slightly derivative, Drift introduces a female hero as appealing a character as Jack Reacher.
L.T. Ryan and Brian Shea follow the Lee Childs' template with such perfection that in some ways makes this novel an homage and certainly doesn't detract from the enjoyment.
The one big difference between Drift and the Jack Reacher series is the potential return of other characters.
Can't wait to read the next in the series.
While it might be slightly derivative, Drift introduces a female hero as appealing a character as Jack Reacher.
L.T. Ryan and Brian Shea follow the Lee Childs' template with such perfection that in some ways makes this novel an homage and certainly doesn't detract from the enjoyment.
The one big difference between Drift and the Jack Reacher series is the potential return of other characters.
Can't wait to read the next in the series.
December 13, 2019
Surprisingly Very, Very Good!
I didn’t know what to expect but I like LT Ryan so i gave this a try... His partnership with Brian Shea works! This is an excellent book! I was looking for a book with a Heroine and Hatch fits the bill fine! Looking forward to Downburst!
I didn’t know what to expect but I like LT Ryan so i gave this a try... His partnership with Brian Shea works! This is an excellent book! I was looking for a book with a Heroine and Hatch fits the bill fine! Looking forward to Downburst!
January 11, 2020
Hatch is awesome
Great quick read regarding a female on a mission. A warrior out to make things right and help the good people when the bad take advantage.
Looking forward to book 2 Downburst
Great quick read regarding a female on a mission. A warrior out to make things right and help the good people when the bad take advantage.
Looking forward to book 2 Downburst
January 13, 2020
Drift
#1 in the Rachel Hatch series and it didn’t disappoint. The characters are well framed and the plot, although not surprising, contained some good twists. It's going to be interesting to watch the series evolve as I’m sure the authors have some good stories to tell.
#1 in the Rachel Hatch series and it didn’t disappoint. The characters are well framed and the plot, although not surprising, contained some good twists. It's going to be interesting to watch the series evolve as I’m sure the authors have some good stories to tell.
December 9, 2019
Love this read
Can't wait to see where Rachel takes us next. This book lives up to expectations. Read and you will agree.
Can't wait to see where Rachel takes us next. This book lives up to expectations. Read and you will agree.
December 20, 2019
Excellent!!! Very good beginning for a new series. Can't wait for the next in this series. 5 stars for me.
December 31, 2019
Enjoyed This Book!
I wasn't expecting this book to "grab" me in the first chapter and hold on to me until the end. A great story and I plan on reading book 2.
I wasn't expecting this book to "grab" me in the first chapter and hold on to me until the end. A great story and I plan on reading book 2.
January 2, 2020
Excellent
Great story. Good characters, suspense. Drama, action and a great twist. Actually two twists. Looking forward to next installment .
Great story. Good characters, suspense. Drama, action and a great twist. Actually two twists. Looking forward to next installment .
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