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The Specialist #1-3
The Specialist: Books 1 - 3
Don't miss out on the new Vince Bellator series from John Cutter.
Killing was more than just a living for Jack Sullivan. It was a mission. Sullivan is a mercenary with a talent for revenge, but he's not a kill-crazy psychopath – he works for a cause, and for what he believes in. Left a broken man after his marriage was cut short by his wife’s tragic death, Sullivan manages to turn his back on his brutal lifestyle. That is, until a fated meeting drags him back into the dark underworld of money, violence and revenge. With brilliant, heart-in-your-throat writing, snappy dialogue and unbelievable action, The Specialist series will hook you from page one.
Praise for John
'A roller-coaster read' - Tom Kasey, best-selling author of 'Cold Kill'. 'Full-throttle action' - Matt Lynn, author of the Death Force series. John Cutter is the author of The Specialist novels, which inspired the Sylvester Stallone movie of the same name. He lives in the Pacific Northwest, USA.
Killing was more than just a living for Jack Sullivan. It was a mission. Sullivan is a mercenary with a talent for revenge, but he's not a kill-crazy psychopath – he works for a cause, and for what he believes in. Left a broken man after his marriage was cut short by his wife’s tragic death, Sullivan manages to turn his back on his brutal lifestyle. That is, until a fated meeting drags him back into the dark underworld of money, violence and revenge. With brilliant, heart-in-your-throat writing, snappy dialogue and unbelievable action, The Specialist series will hook you from page one.
Praise for John
'A roller-coaster read' - Tom Kasey, best-selling author of 'Cold Kill'. 'Full-throttle action' - Matt Lynn, author of the Death Force series. John Cutter is the author of The Specialist novels, which inspired the Sylvester Stallone movie of the same name. He lives in the Pacific Northwest, USA.
606 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 19, 2020
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John Cutter
28 books21 followersJohn Cutter is a pseudonym used by the author John Shirley.
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June 22, 2021
Awful
I couldn’t get through 50 pages of this wanna-be mercenary thriller. Jack Sullivan is a total joke. Please don’t waste your time.
I couldn’t get through 50 pages of this wanna-be mercenary thriller. Jack Sullivan is a total joke. Please don’t waste your time.
April 24, 2023
Rip roaring suspense!!!
I don't understand all the typos? To say it changes the pace of the story would be an understatement! I spent a lot of time trying to figure out what was meant in regard to the present sentence. The typos run throughout all three books. This series is so full of suspense,that's what keeps you coming back for more. Loved the main character's depth. You have more chills,thrills and romance than you can shake a stick at. A very interesting, enjoyable and entertaining read. I would read books from this author again!!! I wanted to give a four star rating but the typos killed that!! (I am available for proofreading lol)!!
I don't understand all the typos? To say it changes the pace of the story would be an understatement! I spent a lot of time trying to figure out what was meant in regard to the present sentence. The typos run throughout all three books. This series is so full of suspense,that's what keeps you coming back for more. Loved the main character's depth. You have more chills,thrills and romance than you can shake a stick at. A very interesting, enjoyable and entertaining read. I would read books from this author again!!! I wanted to give a four star rating but the typos killed that!! (I am available for proofreading lol)!!
August 14, 2021
I could only make it through the first 100 pages. Truly awful!
If you don't have much of a plot and don't have much knowledge of weapons and tactics [and apparently are unwilling to do any research], kill lots of people - LOTS OF PEOPLE. This seemingly is the formula here. I imagine most who love this series are 14-16 year-olds who see themselves a the hero in Call of Duty. Maybe the worst of this genre I've ever read. Don't waste your time.
If you don't have much of a plot and don't have much knowledge of weapons and tactics [and apparently are unwilling to do any research], kill lots of people - LOTS OF PEOPLE. This seemingly is the formula here. I imagine most who love this series are 14-16 year-olds who see themselves a the hero in Call of Duty. Maybe the worst of this genre I've ever read. Don't waste your time.
July 2, 2021
If you like lots of action, more action, and even more action, then these books are for you. Every chapter is filled with some type of combat or action scene. It's definitely good versus real evil. It's not great writing but the plot of the three books works well together. However, you should decide for yourself if this is your type of reading.
July 3, 2021
Head spinning
A trail of dead bodies from start to finish. The specialist is after the group who in the effort to assassinate him instead killed his girlfriend by bombing his boat. He is on the trail and wants to get to top person who ordered the killing. Nothing will stop him but many will beneath his revengeful power l.
A trail of dead bodies from start to finish. The specialist is after the group who in the effort to assassinate him instead killed his girlfriend by bombing his boat. He is on the trail and wants to get to top person who ordered the killing. Nothing will stop him but many will beneath his revengeful power l.
February 18, 2022
really riveting
This set of books was so spellbinding that I couldn’t put it down, I had to read it finish. The actions of Sullivan’s was of the greatest I’ve read about. I was relieve he survived. Just a pity Malta did die. Anyone that likes action and firestorm in books should read The Specialist
This set of books was so spellbinding that I couldn’t put it down, I had to read it finish. The actions of Sullivan’s was of the greatest I’ve read about. I was relieve he survived. Just a pity Malta did die. Anyone that likes action and firestorm in books should read The Specialist
June 26, 2021
Non-Stop Action and Adventure
Excellent series of three books about the Specialist. I have not read him before and the stories ket e e turning pages as wyicj as I could read. If not for the gratuitous, unnecessary sex, I would have rated the rhree books with 5 stars.
Excellent series of three books about the Specialist. I have not read him before and the stories ket e e turning pages as wyicj as I could read. If not for the gratuitous, unnecessary sex, I would have rated the rhree books with 5 stars.
June 30, 2021
An interesting set of stories the that moved as one large novel
The stories followed each other to a final concept in the last book that put everything together into a complete package
The stories followed each other to a final concept in the last book that put everything together into a complete package
July 3, 2021
Wow!! Grips you by the throat and doesn't let you go till the last page. This is no namby pamby PC correct heroine, this a man's man of action. Apart from the gratuitous sex scene, I enjoyed every moment.
July 8, 2021
Loved it
Great plot and quirky characters. I love this style of all action mayhem. The thought of someone killing real bad people who have done real bad things is an interesting plot. Jack rules
Great plot and quirky characters. I love this style of all action mayhem. The thought of someone killing real bad people who have done real bad things is an interesting plot. Jack rules
July 9, 2021
This one kept my interest
About a mercenary called The Specialist who specializes in revenge. He and his contractors are up against a different bad guy in each of the three volumes. A Good read.
About a mercenary called The Specialist who specializes in revenge. He and his contractors are up against a different bad guy in each of the three volumes. A Good read.
July 18, 2021
A man with well known principles out to put the world right. Kinda along the lines of Jack Reacher but different.
Enjoyable and realistic but bordering on too violent in the descriptions for my tastes.
Enjoyable and realistic but bordering on too violent in the descriptions for my tastes.
July 21, 2021
I liked the characters and all the action in this book. The author writes about weaponry and military action. The first book went pretty well but the second and third had multiple misspelled words and foolish mistakes that could have easily been caught by an editor.
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July 25, 2021Edit
Every time the word corner is used in these it is written comer.
When I'm is used it is written fm.
Need a better editor as it interrupts the flow while reading.
Love the stories and characters though.
Every time the word corner is used in these it is written comer.
When I'm is used it is written fm.
Need a better editor as it interrupts the flow while reading.
Love the stories and characters though.
August 21, 2021
Why I read all three is a mystery to me. This character is so farfetched it's unbelievable. The clichés were plain dumb and too numerous to count. Not worth the time spent on this series. Sorry, John!
October 1, 2021
What a page turner
The specialist is the man you want in your corner. Great series, good characters, lots of action. Don’t read if you have a squeamish stomach.
I’m off to buy the next set to see what happens next.
The specialist is the man you want in your corner. Great series, good characters, lots of action. Don’t read if you have a squeamish stomach.
I’m off to buy the next set to see what happens next.
June 24, 2020
A good book series.
April 30, 2021
Great
If you like vigilante characters and lots of action this series is for you. Bad guys get their justice and good triumphs. I love this series.
If you like vigilante characters and lots of action this series is for you. Bad guys get their justice and good triumphs. I love this series.
July 18, 2021
Blood and Gore
An adventure book that reads like Rambo on steroids. For fans of big explosions with lots of bullets and mayhem this one is just for you.
An adventure book that reads like Rambo on steroids. For fans of big explosions with lots of bullets and mayhem this one is just for you.
August 1, 2021
WOW
The Speciast is "The Man" !!! This is a very good book. The bad guys should just kill themselves when they mess with the Specialist. He is the best.
The Speciast is "The Man" !!! This is a very good book. The bad guys should just kill themselves when they mess with the Specialist. He is the best.
August 2, 2021
These were an okay read. Very rough around the edges, just like the protagonist.
August 10, 2021
Fun and fast paced. Very violent and with sex scenes that do not really convince. Having said that the story flows at a good pace and holds attention.
Holiday reading at its best!
Holiday reading at its best!
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September 16, 2021Loved reading this entertaining series!
January 11, 2022
Quite a series
Enjoyed these stories and really liked the premise of the Specialist's mission. A real blood and guts tale with some sex drugs and vengeance.
Enjoyed these stories and really liked the premise of the Specialist's mission. A real blood and guts tale with some sex drugs and vengeance.
January 21, 2023
I didn't finish these 3 books in the series. The author changes subject in the middle of a chapter and I couldn't follow very well. I hope that others like the series better than I.
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