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Sam Pope #3
Long Road Home
THE AMAZON #1 BEST SELLING SERIES
The Hunt Begins...
Sam Pope is back in the third action packed entry in the international best selling series.
After his one man war on crime takes him to the depths of the Ukrainian underworld, Sam Pope is accosted by an elite United States military outfit known as Blackridge. Under the threat of incarceration for his crimes, Sam agrees to join their squad when he finds out they are hunting his former mentor through Europe - Sergeant Carl Marsden.
Suspicious of their accusations of terrorism, Sam joins the hunt, hoping to get to him first and to find out why Marsden is running. As the chase intensifies and the body count rises, the truth about global terrorism and Project Hailstorm soon become terrifyingly clear. Hunted by two countries, as well as a mysterious man in black, Sam faces his most dangerous mission yet.
LONG ROAD HOME is an action packed thriller that will delight fans of Lee Child, Mark Dawson, Vince Flynn and Rob Sinclair.
The Hunt Begins...
Sam Pope is back in the third action packed entry in the international best selling series.
After his one man war on crime takes him to the depths of the Ukrainian underworld, Sam Pope is accosted by an elite United States military outfit known as Blackridge. Under the threat of incarceration for his crimes, Sam agrees to join their squad when he finds out they are hunting his former mentor through Europe - Sergeant Carl Marsden.
Suspicious of their accusations of terrorism, Sam joins the hunt, hoping to get to him first and to find out why Marsden is running. As the chase intensifies and the body count rises, the truth about global terrorism and Project Hailstorm soon become terrifyingly clear. Hunted by two countries, as well as a mysterious man in black, Sam faces his most dangerous mission yet.
LONG ROAD HOME is an action packed thriller that will delight fans of Lee Child, Mark Dawson, Vince Flynn and Rob Sinclair.
290 pages, Paperback
Published October 22, 2019
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About the author
Robert Enright
31 books211 followersRobert Enright was born in North London and resides in Buckinghamshire with his wife and daughter, working earnestly to write for a living and dreaming of the day he can get a dog.
He is the author of the international best selling Sam Pope series as well as the DS Jack Townsend series.
Robert also hosts the Two Indie Authors podcast, alongside fellow best selling author, David B. Lyons.
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He is the author of the international best selling Sam Pope series as well as the DS Jack Townsend series.
Robert also hosts the Two Indie Authors podcast, alongside fellow best selling author, David B. Lyons.
Visit his website via the Linktree in the profile and sign up for TWO FREE Sam Pope novellas and ONE FREE Bermuda Jones novella.
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November 22, 2025
3.85 stars
Bloody and bruised Sam Pope continue his war on criminal gang from Kiev to Rome. But as he kills his way through organize crime, to get to the head, he found himself in a new war…his past, project Hailstorm. Well, Sam is not normal for he is able to kill them all while heavily injured as usual. The story is nothing groundbreaking and many plot is your usual military thriller cliche. Still, the non stop action and bloody fight regardless of any reality or plausibility is quite fun but tiresome. I still want to know more but I think I have enough violent for now. I think I will take sometime to breath and if I’m still curious I will pick up more of Sam Pope, especially when I’m in the mood for violence.
Bloody and bruised Sam Pope continue his war on criminal gang from Kiev to Rome. But as he kills his way through organize crime, to get to the head, he found himself in a new war…his past, project Hailstorm. Well, Sam is not normal for he is able to kill them all while heavily injured as usual. The story is nothing groundbreaking and many plot is your usual military thriller cliche. Still, the non stop action and bloody fight regardless of any reality or plausibility is quite fun but tiresome. I still want to know more but I think I have enough violent for now. I think I will take sometime to breath and if I’m still curious I will pick up more of Sam Pope, especially when I’m in the mood for violence.
February 16, 2026
Too many unexplained plot points.
I’m sure the ending was supposed to mean something given I’ve read the other two book, but I was just thinking “who the heck is *****?” And do I actually care….
I’m sure the ending was supposed to mean something given I’ve read the other two book, but I was just thinking “who the heck is *****?” And do I actually care….
November 18, 2023
When I read the first of the Sam Pope books I enjoyed it despite the many editing errors. It was a lively, reasonably tense and fast paced read with the main character’s flaws and psychological challenges adding a good mix of danger and angst.
The second book in the series retained those good features but repetition from the first book, by way of explanations into Sam Pope’s recent past became slightly irritating. The editing was even worse than the first book, with spelling mistakes, poor grammar and at one point a totally unexplained scene which left me wondering if a page or two had been left out completely. But I plodded on because the story was good and the characters basically believable.
Things came to a head though as I ploughed doggedly through the third book, now becoming irritated by the numerous editing errors and bored by the constant reruns of what had happened in the previous two books. Then came the final straw at around two thirds of the way through when one of the main characters, a tough and battle hardened large, black law enforcer came out with the phrase, ‘Well, slap my sausage!’ Really? In the middle of a torture room where he finds an acquaintance unconscious, having been water boarded, with most of his fingers broken, and bleeding out from a bullet hole in his knee, the best he can manage is ‘Slap my sausage!’ Then in his following statement he uses the word ‘fuck.’ It was like something from a Carry On film. I closed the book at that point and I shall not be continuing with the series.
The second book in the series retained those good features but repetition from the first book, by way of explanations into Sam Pope’s recent past became slightly irritating. The editing was even worse than the first book, with spelling mistakes, poor grammar and at one point a totally unexplained scene which left me wondering if a page or two had been left out completely. But I plodded on because the story was good and the characters basically believable.
Things came to a head though as I ploughed doggedly through the third book, now becoming irritated by the numerous editing errors and bored by the constant reruns of what had happened in the previous two books. Then came the final straw at around two thirds of the way through when one of the main characters, a tough and battle hardened large, black law enforcer came out with the phrase, ‘Well, slap my sausage!’ Really? In the middle of a torture room where he finds an acquaintance unconscious, having been water boarded, with most of his fingers broken, and bleeding out from a bullet hole in his knee, the best he can manage is ‘Slap my sausage!’ Then in his following statement he uses the word ‘fuck.’ It was like something from a Carry On film. I closed the book at that point and I shall not be continuing with the series.
April 25, 2025
I have been a big fan of the Sam Pope series so far and Long Road Home definitely has some great moments. The action scenes are well written and exciting and the story brings in some interesting new elements like secret organisations and hidden conspiracies. You can tell that the author is trying to expand the world and set things up for bigger things later in the series which I really liked.
Sam Pope is still a brilliant main character. He is tough but relatable and you always want him to come out on top. The book keeps a good level of tension and there are some real page turning moments. I also appreciated the bigger sense of scale compared to the earlier books.
That said I did feel that the pacing was a bit off at times. The story takes a while to really get going and there are a few points where it felt like it lost a bit of focus. Some of the new characters and plotlines could have been explained a little better too. I found myself having to stop and think about who was doing what which pulled me out of the action a bit. I also missed some of the emotional depth that the earlier books had where Sam’s personal struggles felt a bit more front and centre.
Overall I still enjoyed Long Road Home and I will definitely keep reading the series. It has all the ingredients of a good thriller but for me it just lacked a little of the punch and heart that made the first two books so gripping. A solid entry in the series but not the strongest one.
Sam Pope is still a brilliant main character. He is tough but relatable and you always want him to come out on top. The book keeps a good level of tension and there are some real page turning moments. I also appreciated the bigger sense of scale compared to the earlier books.
That said I did feel that the pacing was a bit off at times. The story takes a while to really get going and there are a few points where it felt like it lost a bit of focus. Some of the new characters and plotlines could have been explained a little better too. I found myself having to stop and think about who was doing what which pulled me out of the action a bit. I also missed some of the emotional depth that the earlier books had where Sam’s personal struggles felt a bit more front and centre.
Overall I still enjoyed Long Road Home and I will definitely keep reading the series. It has all the ingredients of a good thriller but for me it just lacked a little of the punch and heart that made the first two books so gripping. A solid entry in the series but not the strongest one.
June 3, 2025
One trick pony.
The author's continual regurgitation of events from the previous novels is infuriating. For me his first in the series was very readable, alas it was a flash in the pan and those following I think are simply a waste of time and money for potential readers. Just don't bother.
The author's continual regurgitation of events from the previous novels is infuriating. For me his first in the series was very readable, alas it was a flash in the pan and those following I think are simply a waste of time and money for potential readers. Just don't bother.
February 28, 2026
I hate to berate an author for their work. But after the first 2 books, though flawed, I could still somehow squeeze a bit of enjoyment out of it. But this third book just left me angry.
Sam Pope is more akin to The Punisher rather than Jack Reacher. This is like a superhero book, with invincible protagonist and comic villains.
How Sam can, the most wanted man in UK, still able run around London helping the needed without being apprehended by the police, or get recognised by the public is total fantasy. The writing itself is like a teenage boy using AI to do the work.
“The only time UK get to see snow is on game of thrones? Slap my sausage?” Seriously?
And the man in black literally got his arm blown off and he can just pop it back in? His disfiguration comes from a rocket hitting the mountain face and he’s close enough to get burned but not killed? Does he mean rockets as in a salad? Oh and did you know his son was killed in a car accident?
I gave this series a good try and I’m not going to put myself through this torture ever again.
Sam Pope is more akin to The Punisher rather than Jack Reacher. This is like a superhero book, with invincible protagonist and comic villains.
How Sam can, the most wanted man in UK, still able run around London helping the needed without being apprehended by the police, or get recognised by the public is total fantasy. The writing itself is like a teenage boy using AI to do the work.
“The only time UK get to see snow is on game of thrones? Slap my sausage?” Seriously?
And the man in black literally got his arm blown off and he can just pop it back in? His disfiguration comes from a rocket hitting the mountain face and he’s close enough to get burned but not killed? Does he mean rockets as in a salad? Oh and did you know his son was killed in a car accident?
I gave this series a good try and I’m not going to put myself through this torture ever again.
July 5, 2022
Fast moving thriller.
A fast moving thriller that has Pope endeavouring to trace a friend and colleague wrongly accused of being a traitor while closely monitored by a team of guns for hire. Rescue of his friend comes to late for Pope although their previous contact has him looking after the evidence to bring down the guilty involved in cover ups in Political/military and police circles. Their attempts to silence Pope has him seriously injured and nobody suffering this way even with help to escape would have this much good fortune which leaves the unfinished story a bit weak.
A fast moving thriller that has Pope endeavouring to trace a friend and colleague wrongly accused of being a traitor while closely monitored by a team of guns for hire. Rescue of his friend comes to late for Pope although their previous contact has him looking after the evidence to bring down the guilty involved in cover ups in Political/military and police circles. Their attempts to silence Pope has him seriously injured and nobody suffering this way even with help to escape would have this much good fortune which leaves the unfinished story a bit weak.
April 18, 2025
Long Road Home -
Book 3 in the series. Sometimes after a great start to a series books can lose their quality. That’s not the case with the Sam Pope series. This book was as good as the first two, and maybe even better. It is full of action from start to finish. While this could be read stand-alone, reading the first two will provide greater context to the story and more importantly you’d be missing out on two cracking books. I don’t like to provide any plot information in my reviews, but I would say the ending sets up book 4. I will definitely be downloading book 4. An easy 5 out of 5 from me.
Book 3 in the series. Sometimes after a great start to a series books can lose their quality. That’s not the case with the Sam Pope series. This book was as good as the first two, and maybe even better. It is full of action from start to finish. While this could be read stand-alone, reading the first two will provide greater context to the story and more importantly you’d be missing out on two cracking books. I don’t like to provide any plot information in my reviews, but I would say the ending sets up book 4. I will definitely be downloading book 4. An easy 5 out of 5 from me.
May 26, 2021
44-2021. Our hero, Mr. Pope, is only a week after the last book, and is still crazily injured. Yet, he is able to go and lay waste to bad guys and survive untold concussive head blows (and plenty of gunshots as well). This ability to survive incredible damage drops a star. The bad guys include some ambitious regular police chiefs who seem able to look away from obvious bad actors. The violent action is gruesome, but our guy gets some stuff done. There is still plenty to be done in sequels. Again, I’ll have to wait a while before hanging out with Sam Pope.
November 17, 2024
Oh my days, this book started slowly then wham bang thank ma'am it all kicked off. I was gripped and on the edge of my seat waiting for what Sam was gonna do next. There was twists and turns that I was having trouble keeping up with. The ending was one that I didn't expect and was left on a cliff hanger that makes you wanna read the next installment quick to see what happens next because you don't know the outcome on some of the story line. But you do get to know the identity of the man in black........... Highly recommended an I can't wait to read the next book
January 11, 2026
Meh
Better than the first book in the series but the author's repeated use of the same descriptors and relentless repetition of character's thoughts and memories caused me to skip ample sections of chapters.
Entertaining but filled with plot holes big enough to drive a car through, and the main character making mistakes that their purported training would not make.
Over-the-top violence and implausible outcomes with the main character surviving more gunshots and stabbings in the first 3 books than a year of NYC street crime.
Hopefully the series gets better
Better than the first book in the series but the author's repeated use of the same descriptors and relentless repetition of character's thoughts and memories caused me to skip ample sections of chapters.
Entertaining but filled with plot holes big enough to drive a car through, and the main character making mistakes that their purported training would not make.
Over-the-top violence and implausible outcomes with the main character surviving more gunshots and stabbings in the first 3 books than a year of NYC street crime.
Hopefully the series gets better
August 25, 2024
I like this series. It may not look it when I highlight things that annoy me, but the author is good, and his characters are likeable. I don't know if it's because Americans are much more used to guns than the English but there are some errors in that regard that could be editing or not. Also, I think a few things are just language differences. If it is self-edited it's not bad. But the books are good enough for a company to pick up and do all that work for the author.
November 14, 2024
I loved the story line and where it is headed. The characters are well thought out, but there are a lot of repetition - I could easily skip pages of repeated info I just read the previous chapter, let alone further back. It would be pointless to read the first two books as it summarises (constantly) everything that happened! Bit disappointing to have to wait so long for it to move forward when reading about what happened in each chapter!
April 23, 2022
This series still keeps me keeps my attention. The action is very well written and it’s very easy to follow. The anguish, anger, and his determination definitely keeps me connected. The secondary characters are strong and are given a lot of character development of their own. I know don’t know how much more Sam’s body can take but boy I hope this doesn’t end anytime soon.
October 8, 2022
Five Stars
Non stop action from the beginning to the end. I have now read the first three books in the series and the two novella’s. I have enjoyed all of them and will now start book number 4, Too Far Gone. A big thank you to the author Robert Enright and from me another well deserved 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Non stop action from the beginning to the end. I have now read the first three books in the series and the two novella’s. I have enjoyed all of them and will now start book number 4, Too Far Gone. A big thank you to the author Robert Enright and from me another well deserved 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️
June 8, 2024
Non Stop
What a great read. I really like the way the writer reviews the past to keep the reader informed. Sam is collecting a following the seems to be in the right place at the right time. Really fast paced and very interesting ad it exposes the the bad guys. I highly recommend this to our readers, I spent the day reading again.
What a great read. I really like the way the writer reviews the past to keep the reader informed. Sam is collecting a following the seems to be in the right place at the right time. Really fast paced and very interesting ad it exposes the the bad guys. I highly recommend this to our readers, I spent the day reading again.
September 17, 2024
Enjoyable read, fast pace thriller as were the previous two. I would have given it 5 stars if it was not for the many editorial errors - assume someone is paid to read through post ‘printing’ pre publishing. Have just bought book 4 in the Sam Pope series, can’t wait to get stuck into it later this evening.
February 22, 2021
Another thrilling episode in the Sam Pope series. Battered and bruised, shot sevreral times our hero still survives to tell the tale. Really enjoyed this one but Robert Enright - please get a decent proof-reader. So many spelling mistakes, grammatical errors and typos.
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March 12, 2022Brilliant Read
Absolutely love these books of Sam Pope. IT's equivalent to Jack Reacher. Can't put it down once I start reading. Highly recommend the series. Can't wait to start book 4. Thankfully I purchased the first 5 books
Absolutely love these books of Sam Pope. IT's equivalent to Jack Reacher. Can't put it down once I start reading. Highly recommend the series. Can't wait to start book 4. Thankfully I purchased the first 5 books
December 11, 2022
Great book
The first chapter is like the all time cliff hanger and makes you wanna read it kinda sucks you in. Sam does not get a break in this book. And poor Singh hope she comes out good in the next book
The first chapter is like the all time cliff hanger and makes you wanna read it kinda sucks you in. Sam does not get a break in this book. And poor Singh hope she comes out good in the next book
February 9, 2023
Incredible
I love these books. I'm not going to review reach one as they are all the escapades of Sam Pope , in his bid to see justice done. they are fast paced., brutal and unsustainable, but you need a strong stomach!
I love these books. I'm not going to review reach one as they are all the escapades of Sam Pope , in his bid to see justice done. they are fast paced., brutal and unsustainable, but you need a strong stomach!
October 27, 2023
Sam Pope follows the sex trafficing network to Ukraine and wipes out the head of the snake. As he attempts to fly back to England he is caught and forced to help track down his mentor. Fast paced action packed great reading
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February 10, 2024
Brilliant, suspenseful, edge of your seat read
The third book in this series I've read in the past couple of weeks. Can't wait to begin the next one. The characters grow on you and you grow to despise the ones against Sam
The third book in this series I've read in the past couple of weeks. Can't wait to begin the next one. The characters grow on you and you grow to despise the ones against Sam
June 11, 2024
Enjoying this series of high action books. One star deducted for constantly explaining the back story in each novel. Need to be read in order. Most readers will be following this excellent series so the constant repetition of previous plots takes something away, great series overall though,
September 12, 2024
Yet another good instalment of the Sam Pope saga. Wow I have to say this man is indestructible.
Good story continuing on from #2 and leaving us all on edge for the next. Excellent character development and introducing some new ones some hopefully staying with us. Recommended
Good story continuing on from #2 and leaving us all on edge for the next. Excellent character development and introducing some new ones some hopefully staying with us. Recommended
September 14, 2024
Another rollercoaster ride with Sam Pope
Continuing his quest to clean up the streets by reducing criminal activity becomes complicated when Sam is coerced into finding his old mentor by a nefarious government agency but things don't go to plan.
Continuing his quest to clean up the streets by reducing criminal activity becomes complicated when Sam is coerced into finding his old mentor by a nefarious government agency but things don't go to plan.
January 31, 2025
Getting better
Finished, onto to the 4th in the series. This one moves a little quicker, our hero has moved to the international stage with some powerful and connected allies. No spoilers here.
Finished, onto to the 4th in the series. This one moves a little quicker, our hero has moved to the international stage with some powerful and connected allies. No spoilers here.
February 11, 2025
Fantastic read
This is an amazing story written by an excellent Author. This story is action packed that's filled with terrifying results. You won't find a dull moment anywhere in this one but you will be excited the whole way through.
This is an amazing story written by an excellent Author. This story is action packed that's filled with terrifying results. You won't find a dull moment anywhere in this one but you will be excited the whole way through.
April 29, 2025
I've read these books one after the other as so good you don't want to end! Sam is like a cat with 9 lives! He's continually seeking to get to the core of all the evil on the world he sees but as always there's more powerful people than him trying to stop him getting the truth!
May 19, 2025
Another Excellent Story
Another excellent story by Robert in the Sam Pope series. Lots of the usual characters and a great storyline. Also a promise of more to come.Looking forward to reading more.
Another excellent story by Robert in the Sam Pope series. Lots of the usual characters and a great storyline. Also a promise of more to come.Looking forward to reading more.
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