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Cody's War #5
The Last Refuge
FROM THE MODERN MASTER OF THE ACTION ADVENTURE M.I.A. HUNTER SERIES A NEW KIND OF MISSION…
Domestic terrorism. The worst kind.
A tiny US town on the Mexican border. Remote. A big day for this minuscule rural community. The President and First Lady are in town with their entourage to honor a deceased grand old man of the Party. A quick in-and-out visit to pay their respects and they’ll be home in DC before dark.
Things go to hell when the crazed, homicidal Elkins clan hits town with their own bloody agenda. POTUS is taken hostage. Demands are made “or the executions will begin.”
Back in Washington, CIA field agent Sara Durell, satisfied in knowing her friend, Jack Cody, has at long last left government service, healed from the personal tragedies that earned him the nickname Suicide Cody. But Sara’s world goes suddenly intense when once again she and Cody—this time separated by thousands of miles—must risk their lives to combat a brutal home front crisis.
Domestic terrorism. The worst kind.
A tiny US town on the Mexican border. Remote. A big day for this minuscule rural community. The President and First Lady are in town with their entourage to honor a deceased grand old man of the Party. A quick in-and-out visit to pay their respects and they’ll be home in DC before dark.
Things go to hell when the crazed, homicidal Elkins clan hits town with their own bloody agenda. POTUS is taken hostage. Demands are made “or the executions will begin.”
Back in Washington, CIA field agent Sara Durell, satisfied in knowing her friend, Jack Cody, has at long last left government service, healed from the personal tragedies that earned him the nickname Suicide Cody. But Sara’s world goes suddenly intense when once again she and Cody—this time separated by thousands of miles—must risk their lives to combat a brutal home front crisis.
282 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 18, 2019
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Stephen Mertz
94 books32 followersPen name - Stephen Brett, Don Pendleton, Jack Buchanan, Jim Case, Cliff Banks.
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December 20, 2019
Domestic terrorism, realistic and scary story. The President and his wife are paying respects in a small town to one of their own. Disaster strikes. Breath holding until the end. Ready for the next.
June 23, 2021
Another fantastic story from the master of action/adventure. Once again we find Cody hip deep in it along with his friend Sara.
Plenty of action and the storyline keeps the pages turning with the plot going most of the way to the top and no one knowing who to trust.
Plenty of action and the storyline keeps the pages turning with the plot going most of the way to the top and no one knowing who to trust.
December 20, 2019
We first meet the Elkins family: Jud and Sandra Elkins, and their twin sons, Bo & Tod, Jud is the head of a nation-wide militia.
Jack Cody has taken time off from his busy life as a one-man wrecking team who lives to protect our country from evil.
Mike, a Deputy Sheriff, has just brought his high school best friend, Jack Cody, to Dry Mouth, Arizona, population 232, located just north of the Arizona/Mexican border. One good reason for Cody’s visit is to visit his brother, David, who lives there.
In the mean time, President Milhone and his wife have also arrived to Dry Mouth for the funeral of a widely-known 97-year old Jefferson McDaniel, a highly respected Vietnam Veteran and former legendary diplomat.
Then the unexpected happens: Jud, his gang, and members of his militia, capture everyone attending the funeral in the church, including the president, his wife, and David.
From then on, the story has you in your seat trying to stay focused and learn what’s going on. It’s one thrilling adventure as Cody finds himself in the middle of all the action that takes place after Jud militia takes control of the president.
Jack Cody has taken time off from his busy life as a one-man wrecking team who lives to protect our country from evil.
Mike, a Deputy Sheriff, has just brought his high school best friend, Jack Cody, to Dry Mouth, Arizona, population 232, located just north of the Arizona/Mexican border. One good reason for Cody’s visit is to visit his brother, David, who lives there.
In the mean time, President Milhone and his wife have also arrived to Dry Mouth for the funeral of a widely-known 97-year old Jefferson McDaniel, a highly respected Vietnam Veteran and former legendary diplomat.
Then the unexpected happens: Jud, his gang, and members of his militia, capture everyone attending the funeral in the church, including the president, his wife, and David.
From then on, the story has you in your seat trying to stay focused and learn what’s going on. It’s one thrilling adventure as Cody finds himself in the middle of all the action that takes place after Jud militia takes control of the president.
January 3, 2020
The last refugee
This book was quite literally the biggest bunch of bullshit I have ever read. I had to make myself finish it. There were so many characters created in this story you could not keep them straight. The absolute ridiculousness created for each character was undeniably beyond belief so unbelievable. I did not not enjoy this book and would not recommend.
This book was quite literally the biggest bunch of bullshit I have ever read. I had to make myself finish it. There were so many characters created in this story you could not keep them straight. The absolute ridiculousness created for each character was undeniably beyond belief so unbelievable. I did not not enjoy this book and would not recommend.
April 22, 2020
Once again Jack comes to the rescue unbeknownst to old friends...!
Staying off the grid also means Cody doesn't know what he's walking into..until it is too late and he's all tied up!!!
Staying off the grid also means Cody doesn't know what he's walking into..until it is too late and he's all tied up!!!
December 21, 2019
A must read book
A very good book by Stephen Mettz if you haven't read any of his books
I suggest you try them .A very good author
A very good book by Stephen Mettz if you haven't read any of his books
I suggest you try them .A very good author
February 27, 2020
Rushed
About chapter 30, this one went off the rails. The tone and language changed so drastically, it’s almost like someone else finished the book. Typos and word errors too.
About chapter 30, this one went off the rails. The tone and language changed so drastically, it’s almost like someone else finished the book. Typos and word errors too.
March 9, 2020
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.
May 2, 2020
Action packed
Great action packed book from start to finish. Just go with the story, add some imagination and this is a brilliant read
Great action packed book from start to finish. Just go with the story, add some imagination and this is a brilliant read
May 4, 2020
Too many errors
Way too many copy write errors for this book to be called"publishable". Story was well paced but marred by sloppiness
Way too many copy write errors for this book to be called"publishable". Story was well paced but marred by sloppiness
July 28, 2020
Great Read
I am enjoying this author so much that I am going to read another of his series. If you like series this author is for YOU!
I am enjoying this author so much that I am going to read another of his series. If you like series this author is for YOU!
July 3, 2021
Far left reversal.
A tingling adventure, about the attempt at turning America into a
far Left enclave. Follow Cody's travels in order to complete his mission.
A tingling adventure, about the attempt at turning America into a
far Left enclave. Follow Cody's travels in order to complete his mission.
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