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Trigger
One Bullet Cost Him Everything
A rookie cop.
A dangerous vigilante.
Both in the same man.
After a police shooting sparks a riot, Damien uncovers those fueling the rage are after something far greater than civil unrest.
But his pursuit comes at a great personal cost.
At the risk of becoming all he despises, he won't stop until they are brought to justice.
Either by the weight of his badge or the barrel of his gun.
Find out why thriller fans love this fast-paced action novel about a broken hero torn between the man he was and the killer he could become.
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354 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 16, 2019
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October 24, 2019
Trigger is a tense contemporary American thriller about a damaged rookie police officer forced to defend his small hometown against evil forces, after an unimaginable loss. I received a free copy through the Reedsy Discovery programme in exchange for an honest review.
Damien Hill is a young police recruit happily shopping for clothes for his unborn child with his beautiful wife, when he is swept up in a riot triggered by the shooting of a known criminal by a fellow officer, his best friend Ted. It soon becomes apparent that this is no ordinary protest, and that sinister elements are coordinating a rebellion, by stoking hatred against all police, and Damien is chosen by their mysterious leader to be made an example of. He barely survives, and, on waking from a prolonged coma discovers that the brain damage inflicted upon him has changed his personality, and his new loss of conscience make him the only man equipped to defend his family and town from the violence to come...
I enjoy vigilante thrillers about brave and selfless heroes, battling near-insurmountable odds, and Trigger certainly checked those boxes. The writing was solid, the action well-paced and the suspense effective. Damien is an appealing hero as he strives to do the right thing in spite of his longing for vengeance. The narrative reminded me of some of the recent James Patterson thriller collaborations, with punchy short sentences and plenty of cliffhanger chapter endings.
My main problem with this book was the excessive author commentary about the thoughts and motivations of both the hero Damien, the antagonist he names Scarman, and the hate-filled mob that take over the town. I’ve seen references before to “show don’t tell” in others’ reviews but never been entirely clear what this meant until I was bombarded with it in this novel. I felt I knew all I needed to from Damien’s actions, so found the frequent analysis unnecessary and annoying. Conversely, I was looking for an explanation to the motive behind the dastardly plot so was disappointed that this was not revealed - presumably this will be explained in the later books in the series.
Overall this was a very readable if unexceptional start to a series about an intriguing but flawed hero, which has great potential, if the author’s tendency to editorialise can be reined in, and of course this aspect may not bother other readers.
Damien Hill is a young police recruit happily shopping for clothes for his unborn child with his beautiful wife, when he is swept up in a riot triggered by the shooting of a known criminal by a fellow officer, his best friend Ted. It soon becomes apparent that this is no ordinary protest, and that sinister elements are coordinating a rebellion, by stoking hatred against all police, and Damien is chosen by their mysterious leader to be made an example of. He barely survives, and, on waking from a prolonged coma discovers that the brain damage inflicted upon him has changed his personality, and his new loss of conscience make him the only man equipped to defend his family and town from the violence to come...
I enjoy vigilante thrillers about brave and selfless heroes, battling near-insurmountable odds, and Trigger certainly checked those boxes. The writing was solid, the action well-paced and the suspense effective. Damien is an appealing hero as he strives to do the right thing in spite of his longing for vengeance. The narrative reminded me of some of the recent James Patterson thriller collaborations, with punchy short sentences and plenty of cliffhanger chapter endings.
My main problem with this book was the excessive author commentary about the thoughts and motivations of both the hero Damien, the antagonist he names Scarman, and the hate-filled mob that take over the town. I’ve seen references before to “show don’t tell” in others’ reviews but never been entirely clear what this meant until I was bombarded with it in this novel. I felt I knew all I needed to from Damien’s actions, so found the frequent analysis unnecessary and annoying. Conversely, I was looking for an explanation to the motive behind the dastardly plot so was disappointed that this was not revealed - presumably this will be explained in the later books in the series.
Overall this was a very readable if unexceptional start to a series about an intriguing but flawed hero, which has great potential, if the author’s tendency to editorialise can be reined in, and of course this aspect may not bother other readers.
November 2, 2019
Loved the suspense
Exciting read. Didn’t know where kit was taken me. Couldn’t stop reading. I felt I actually knew each of the characters.
Exciting read. Didn’t know where kit was taken me. Couldn’t stop reading. I felt I actually knew each of the characters.
October 23, 2019
The characters are engaging and real, the story is gritty and entertaining. This is a real page turner that had me wanting more after every chapter.
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