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Sam Archer #11
Trick Turn
Praise for the Sam Archer thriller series:
‘This has been one of the all-time favourites. Right there with Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan series and Vince Flynn’s Mitch Rapp’
‘I read all of the books in the Sam Archer series and I cannot say enough good things about each one…I’ve never read a series where each book was just as good as the next’
‘An incredible series...the action is non-stop from beginning to end’
‘I can't speak highly enough of this author and the 6 books in the Sam Archer series. Riveting reading, great plots always with a twist, and likeable heroes'
'The best series I've ever read'
'Looking forward to reading more from this truly talented writer'
It’s early July and across the United States, people are preparing for the upcoming Independence Day holiday. Millions of children are on summer break from school. One of them is Isabel Vargas.
At a fair on Long Island, New York, Isabel avoids death by a millimetre when a knife buries itself into a wall behind her. Only NYPD Detective Sam Archer and his small circle of colleagues know why she may have been targeted; Isabel is the daughter of a former Manhattan mafioso, killed three years earlier along with his entire family apart from the girl, a man who’d made countless enemies in his lifetime. Isabel has since been adopted by Archer’s colleague Alice Vargas, and she and Archer both know the thrown knife was no accident. Since his first major police operation, Sam Archer has had to face death numerous times, but this time, it’s not his life on the line.
For now.
With events rapidly unfolding, from Iceland to Louisiana, England to Texas, what follows is a breakneck ride, as they are pursued by a relentless and pitiless foe. Their job in the NYPD requires them to protect the city, but Archer and his colleagues’ concerns become focused on protecting an eleven year old girl who has already been to hell and back in her short life. With no choice who her family were, and having played no part in their criminal history, the child thought she’d be able to move on with her life, but not yet.
Someone seems determined to make her pay for her family’s crimes.
And the knife was only the first attempt.
‘This has been one of the all-time favourites. Right there with Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan series and Vince Flynn’s Mitch Rapp’
‘I read all of the books in the Sam Archer series and I cannot say enough good things about each one…I’ve never read a series where each book was just as good as the next’
‘An incredible series...the action is non-stop from beginning to end’
‘I can't speak highly enough of this author and the 6 books in the Sam Archer series. Riveting reading, great plots always with a twist, and likeable heroes'
'The best series I've ever read'
'Looking forward to reading more from this truly talented writer'
It’s early July and across the United States, people are preparing for the upcoming Independence Day holiday. Millions of children are on summer break from school. One of them is Isabel Vargas.
At a fair on Long Island, New York, Isabel avoids death by a millimetre when a knife buries itself into a wall behind her. Only NYPD Detective Sam Archer and his small circle of colleagues know why she may have been targeted; Isabel is the daughter of a former Manhattan mafioso, killed three years earlier along with his entire family apart from the girl, a man who’d made countless enemies in his lifetime. Isabel has since been adopted by Archer’s colleague Alice Vargas, and she and Archer both know the thrown knife was no accident. Since his first major police operation, Sam Archer has had to face death numerous times, but this time, it’s not his life on the line.
For now.
With events rapidly unfolding, from Iceland to Louisiana, England to Texas, what follows is a breakneck ride, as they are pursued by a relentless and pitiless foe. Their job in the NYPD requires them to protect the city, but Archer and his colleagues’ concerns become focused on protecting an eleven year old girl who has already been to hell and back in her short life. With no choice who her family were, and having played no part in their criminal history, the child thought she’d be able to move on with her life, but not yet.
Someone seems determined to make her pay for her family’s crimes.
And the knife was only the first attempt.
- GenresThriller
524 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 30, 2019
139 people are currently reading
76 people want to read
About the author
Tom Barber
44 books157 followersBorn in Sydney, Australia and raised in England and Brunei, Tom Barber has always had a passion for writing and story-telling. It took him to Nottingham University, England, where he graduated in 2009 with a 2:1 BA Hons in English Studies. Post-graduation, Tom moved to New York City and completed the 2 Year Meisner Acting training programme at The William Esper Studio, furthering his love of acting and screen-writing.
Upon his return to the UK in late 2011, Tom set to work on his debut novel, Nine Lives, which has since become a five-star rated Amazon UK Kindle hit. The following books in the series have been equally successful, garnering five-star reviews in the US, UK, France, Australia and Canada. The Sam Archer series has had over a million books downloaded worldwide and each title is currently being adapted into audiobook format.
Tom spends most of his time back and forth between the US and the UK. He can be contacted at http://www.tom-barber.co.uk/
For info on all upcoming releases: http://tom-barber.us6.list-manage1.co...
Upon his return to the UK in late 2011, Tom set to work on his debut novel, Nine Lives, which has since become a five-star rated Amazon UK Kindle hit. The following books in the series have been equally successful, garnering five-star reviews in the US, UK, France, Australia and Canada. The Sam Archer series has had over a million books downloaded worldwide and each title is currently being adapted into audiobook format.
Tom spends most of his time back and forth between the US and the UK. He can be contacted at http://www.tom-barber.co.uk/
For info on all upcoming releases: http://tom-barber.us6.list-manage1.co...
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January 14, 2021
A Young Girl, Family Murdered Around Her...Now Someone Is After Her...
I really enjoy all stories written by this author, and this adventure with Sam Archer is right at the top! It is a fight for life for Sam and Alice, as someone is trying to kill Alice's adopted daughter, Isabel...The daughter of a former Manhattan Mafioso...Hiding in a hamper when her family is slaughtered around her...Now a Killer has attempted to remove her...And they will Not stop until they Do....
The police force closes around it's beloved members, offering help and advice whenever needed...But this is one time when so many innocents are being killed, that Archer and Alice realize they need to go on the offensive...Isabel goes with Archer's best friend, Chalky,across the pond for safety...But all their tricks and maneuvers don't work...And the Killer is on his way to her...
A thrilling ride across the states and countries, trying to keep an innocent young girl alive!!!
I really enjoy all stories written by this author, and this adventure with Sam Archer is right at the top! It is a fight for life for Sam and Alice, as someone is trying to kill Alice's adopted daughter, Isabel...The daughter of a former Manhattan Mafioso...Hiding in a hamper when her family is slaughtered around her...Now a Killer has attempted to remove her...And they will Not stop until they Do....
The police force closes around it's beloved members, offering help and advice whenever needed...But this is one time when so many innocents are being killed, that Archer and Alice realize they need to go on the offensive...Isabel goes with Archer's best friend, Chalky,across the pond for safety...But all their tricks and maneuvers don't work...And the Killer is on his way to her...
A thrilling ride across the states and countries, trying to keep an innocent young girl alive!!!
March 7, 2020
Endurance!
Sam, Alice and the team face the hardest fight of their life and that's saying something. This time the person in the firing line is Isabel. Someone from her families past is out for vengeance and they don't care how many people they kill to get to her. Fortunately she has two things going for her. One her own strength, and two Sam Archer on her side. Another rollercoaster of a ride, filled with fast paced action and heart pounding drama. Bravo Tom Barber you've done it again. Keep up the good work!
Sam, Alice and the team face the hardest fight of their life and that's saying something. This time the person in the firing line is Isabel. Someone from her families past is out for vengeance and they don't care how many people they kill to get to her. Fortunately she has two things going for her. One her own strength, and two Sam Archer on her side. Another rollercoaster of a ride, filled with fast paced action and heart pounding drama. Bravo Tom Barber you've done it again. Keep up the good work!
September 23, 2020
I have read all the Sam Archer books so far and they just keep getting better if that is possible. So many twists and turns in Tom Barber's series. Love the camaraderie in the different police departments on both sides of the water. You never know what is going to happen next or to whom it will happen. Keeps you guessing. A definite must read. I am now going bass ackward and reading Hand Off where the leaders (Matt Shepherd and Jake Hendricks) of the two NYPD Counter-Terrorism teams first started in the police department.
April 3, 2020
Tom Barber never disappoints
Yet another great novel in the Sam Archer series. Barber is excellent at keeping you on the edge of your seat and this book is no exception. The only thing that I didn’t like is that In finishing this one, I have now read everything Tom has written and will have to patiently wait for the next to drop.
Yet another great novel in the Sam Archer series. Barber is excellent at keeping you on the edge of your seat and this book is no exception. The only thing that I didn’t like is that In finishing this one, I have now read everything Tom has written and will have to patiently wait for the next to drop.
April 26, 2024
Trick Turn
This is another good Sam Archer thriller. I have read the other 10.
loved them all.
However if an experienced Cop was trying to hide with a child, he wouldn’t use his own credit card to book a room.
Also with the number of times Vargas had been kidnapped, she wouldn’t either. Neither would she enter her hotel room without checking it was unoccupied first.
This is another good Sam Archer thriller. I have read the other 10.
loved them all.
However if an experienced Cop was trying to hide with a child, he wouldn’t use his own credit card to book a room.
Also with the number of times Vargas had been kidnapped, she wouldn’t either. Neither would she enter her hotel room without checking it was unoccupied first.
April 16, 2020
The best 1 yet!
I liked the Sam Archer books before, but this one was a heart-stopper. Just when you didn’t think things could get worse, they did. And then when it seemed the darkest, it got darker.
Well done and it kept me o the edge of my seat especially the last few chapters.
I liked the Sam Archer books before, but this one was a heart-stopper. Just when you didn’t think things could get worse, they did. And then when it seemed the darkest, it got darker.
Well done and it kept me o the edge of my seat especially the last few chapters.
September 23, 2020
Good story and lengthy
Have enjoyed Tom's books. Especially the one in Harlem. Develops Characters making you hate or love them. Have read all of his books at this point. Looking for more.
Have enjoyed Tom's books. Especially the one in Harlem. Develops Characters making you hate or love them. Have read all of his books at this point. Looking for more.
October 11, 2020
Once Again
Always a great and exciting escape! Just what I needed to take me away from reality for a few hours. Great storytelling, good action and characters I care about. This series is a reliable trip to action and suspense.
Always a great and exciting escape! Just what I needed to take me away from reality for a few hours. Great storytelling, good action and characters I care about. This series is a reliable trip to action and suspense.
February 12, 2021
Although I enjoyed the book, the British spelling and idioms were at times a bit distracting. Probably just being too critical. Didn't quite fit in with a story about American gangsters!
I guess that wouldn't bother most people.
I guess that wouldn't bother most people.
March 18, 2021
Another action packed book love these books and become totally engrossed in the series and characters same you have to pay for rest of the series as i'm on Kindle unlimited cannot go to paying for the future of the series joys of being on a pension .
April 11, 2021
Sam Archer’s books
WOW! I’ve read everything except #7. These combo is one of the best reads I’ve encountered. This author looks too young to be this good of a writer. But, whatever, I will continue to reads his books, they’re that impressive!
WOW! I’ve read everything except #7. These combo is one of the best reads I’ve encountered. This author looks too young to be this good of a writer. But, whatever, I will continue to reads his books, they’re that impressive!
October 27, 2021
This one a amazing series! If you are looking for a hard stopping roller coaster of a ride read this book and every book in this series. This series is well written, has a great cast of characters and throughly enjoyable.
August 10, 2022
my pet peeve
It’s the only thing I want to comment on. The complete and utterly incorrect use of “y’all”. It does NOT indicate a single person use. It refers to multiple people, as in “you all“.
It drives me batty.
It’s the only thing I want to comment on. The complete and utterly incorrect use of “y’all”. It does NOT indicate a single person use. It refers to multiple people, as in “you all“.
It drives me batty.
September 17, 2025
Gripping
Young Issy has captured my heart since her introduction to the series. A sign that nature doesn't determine who you are. So brave, strong and resilient.
The story kept me entertained and interested from page 1.
Young Issy has captured my heart since her introduction to the series. A sign that nature doesn't determine who you are. So brave, strong and resilient.
The story kept me entertained and interested from page 1.
January 30, 2025
wow
Wow. What a great read. Held my attention the entire time. My new favorite story by Tom Barber and characters…
Wow. What a great read. Held my attention the entire time. My new favorite story by Tom Barber and characters…
January 17, 2021
Very exciting, well-written, but it seemed overly long to me. I enjoyed the characters and I rate it 4.7 stars.
December 19, 2019
Love me some Sam Archer!!!
OMG!!! Mr Tom, you out did yourself! Again!!! They just get better and better! I recommend the whole series! Trust me, you will be glad you did! Tom is a very talented author!
OMG!!! Mr Tom, you out did yourself! Again!!! They just get better and better! I recommend the whole series! Trust me, you will be glad you did! Tom is a very talented author!
October 29, 2019
Couldn’t put it down!
This is a nonstop, heart throbbing suspense thriller that has you on the edge of your seat. I stayed up most of the night reading as I needed to know what happened next.
Advise: give yourself long segments of time to read, before attempting to read this one!
This is a nonstop, heart throbbing suspense thriller that has you on the edge of your seat. I stayed up most of the night reading as I needed to know what happened next.
Advise: give yourself long segments of time to read, before attempting to read this one!
November 30, 2019
Great Read
Been reading this series one after the other and can’t put them down. This one was great with fast moving action and clever twists. Would highly recommend it but best to read the series from the beginning in book one to really get to know the characters and references to prior stories.
Been reading this series one after the other and can’t put them down. This one was great with fast moving action and clever twists. Would highly recommend it but best to read the series from the beginning in book one to really get to know the characters and references to prior stories.
August 4, 2019
Another great archer read
I’ve read everyone of the series and have loved them all. Only complaint in this book is the missing words, wrong words and grammar. I hope he gets a better proofing team. At this level it’s not right.
I’ve read everyone of the series and have loved them all. Only complaint in this book is the missing words, wrong words and grammar. I hope he gets a better proofing team. At this level it’s not right.
August 5, 2019
I Loved This Book
I just wish Tom could write faster!! The characters tors in his adventures are all just so. They are great and fun to root for. Great evil and greater good!!!! GMR
I just wish Tom could write faster!! The characters tors in his adventures are all just so. They are great and fun to root for. Great evil and greater good!!!! GMR
August 5, 2019
Once again an all action thriller from Tom Barber with the story working on several levels and on various cities. The thrills go right up to the end and the characters still have the power to draw you in and keep you reading.
August 10, 2019
Electrifying
Great. This was really hard to put down. The excitement never stopped. A crazed killer after an 11 year old girl. The chase across different countries. Great writing full of suspense.
Great. This was really hard to put down. The excitement never stopped. A crazed killer after an 11 year old girl. The chase across different countries. Great writing full of suspense.
September 8, 2019
Exciting action
Barber's books are roller coaster rides, extremely entertaining. I read books like this to escape to be entertained, thrilled. Trick Turn does exactly that. I am not a critic I will leave that for others. I simply enjoy. Thanks Tom Barber.
Barber's books are roller coaster rides, extremely entertaining. I read books like this to escape to be entertained, thrilled. Trick Turn does exactly that. I am not a critic I will leave that for others. I simply enjoy. Thanks Tom Barber.
September 11, 2019
Thriller
Such a thrill ride. Archer has his work cut out for him. The bad guy is pure evil, and trying to kill an 11 year old girl. He's a hired gun, working for a bitter, soulless, mobsters widow. Nail biting tension throughout.
Such a thrill ride. Archer has his work cut out for him. The bad guy is pure evil, and trying to kill an 11 year old girl. He's a hired gun, working for a bitter, soulless, mobsters widow. Nail biting tension throughout.
August 15, 2019
Excellent
Another fantastic instalment in the Sam Archer series. It makes your heart race as you follow the action around the world. Has Sam run out of luck this time?
Another fantastic instalment in the Sam Archer series. It makes your heart race as you follow the action around the world. Has Sam run out of luck this time?
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