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The Silencer #13
Double Barrel
Someone is after Mike Recker. After coming close with a drive-by shooting, Recker and the team try to figure out who is behind the operation, before they try again.
As they uncover a name, they also discover his connections to Vincent’s organization. Is Vincent secretly trying to finally take The Silencer out of the picture? Or is there someone else? Someone who may have a connection to Recker’s past. Is it actually Vincent behind the plot? The CIA coming back to him? Or someone that Recker previously had a conflict with?
As they uncover a name, they also discover his connections to Vincent’s organization. Is Vincent secretly trying to finally take The Silencer out of the picture? Or is there someone else? Someone who may have a connection to Recker’s past. Is it actually Vincent behind the plot? The CIA coming back to him? Or someone that Recker previously had a conflict with?
252 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 18, 2020
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About the author
Mike Ryan
105 books136 followersMike Ryan is a writer living in Bucks County, PA. He's married, has three kids, and three dogs. He's used to a hectic and busy household. During his free time, he enjoys watching sports, movies, and music.
Mike's a huge Star Wars fan and loves just about anything with superheroes in it (both Marvel and DC). He also loves to interact with his readers via his blog, Twitter, or email. Follow him on Twitter @Mike_Ryan36 or email at mikeryan36@verizon.net.
Mike also offers a few readers on his mailing list the chance to be beta readers for all books before they're published.
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Mike's a huge Star Wars fan and loves just about anything with superheroes in it (both Marvel and DC). He also loves to interact with his readers via his blog, Twitter, or email. Follow him on Twitter @Mike_Ryan36 or email at mikeryan36@verizon.net.
Mike also offers a few readers on his mailing list the chance to be beta readers for all books before they're published.
Sign up for Mike's mailing list or visit his blog at www.mikeryan36.blogspot.com
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Displaying 1 - 12 of 12 reviews
October 31, 2025
Well done.
September 18, 2020
“Double Barrel” the Latest Mike Recker “The Silencer” Adventure Is a “Page Burner”!!
“Mike Recker”, known to all of us as “The Silencer” continues his quest of protecting “the innocent” in author Mike Ryan’s latest offering, and I have to say it is an extremely exciting read.
The action begins early. The suspense builds, and continues to build, throughout the book making it a joy to read, and I heartily recommend its reading.
Now that I’ve said that I’m certain you may be wondering why I did not give it a five star rating? My answer is I “do not”, under any circumstances” publish a “spoiler” in one of my reviews, and I’m not about to make an exception within this review. If I gave you my reason, then you may not wish to read it due to the “spoiler”.
That said. Do I believe you, as a reader of books within the “Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense” genre, will enjoy this book? Yes, I do. If I did not, then I would not be recommending it to you.
The author’s writing is crisp, and the editing, as always is superb with no typos, or other errors to make reading it a challenge. That alone, to me rates 3 Stars. The plotline superb, and the story well told gives it another star. The only thing keeping it from 5 Star rating is, to me, a “spoiler”.
If you are reading this, you also need to know that I am an Advanced Copy Reader, and as such I received a “FREE” copy of this book, “Double Barrel” from the author in exchange for agreeing to write, and post an “HONEST” review, I was neither offered nor did I accept any other consideration to influence my review. This is an HONEST Review.”
I am DEFFINITELY looking forward to book #14. Hopefully following soon. Thank you, Mike Ryan, for the read,
“Mike Recker”, known to all of us as “The Silencer” continues his quest of protecting “the innocent” in author Mike Ryan’s latest offering, and I have to say it is an extremely exciting read.
The action begins early. The suspense builds, and continues to build, throughout the book making it a joy to read, and I heartily recommend its reading.
Now that I’ve said that I’m certain you may be wondering why I did not give it a five star rating? My answer is I “do not”, under any circumstances” publish a “spoiler” in one of my reviews, and I’m not about to make an exception within this review. If I gave you my reason, then you may not wish to read it due to the “spoiler”.
That said. Do I believe you, as a reader of books within the “Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense” genre, will enjoy this book? Yes, I do. If I did not, then I would not be recommending it to you.
The author’s writing is crisp, and the editing, as always is superb with no typos, or other errors to make reading it a challenge. That alone, to me rates 3 Stars. The plotline superb, and the story well told gives it another star. The only thing keeping it from 5 Star rating is, to me, a “spoiler”.
If you are reading this, you also need to know that I am an Advanced Copy Reader, and as such I received a “FREE” copy of this book, “Double Barrel” from the author in exchange for agreeing to write, and post an “HONEST” review, I was neither offered nor did I accept any other consideration to influence my review. This is an HONEST Review.”
I am DEFFINITELY looking forward to book #14. Hopefully following soon. Thank you, Mike Ryan, for the read,
July 26, 2021
Great thriller but familiar, so it falls short of what it could've been
This story was disappointing in that it felt like a repeat of a couple of previous stories woven together. The new adversary from the Silencer's past was a great part of the story, but the author could've taken it a different direction to make it fresh and original. I would've liked several changes by this time for as long as the Silencer Team have been in business such as new weapons, gear and tools, new technology for the professor, new supporting characters and other elements to make it happen. I do not believe the author takes it far enough in this story as previous ones that readers have grown accustomed to. Seeing Mia in danger in multiple stories is getting old fast. I hope the next story that it'll be less predictable and repetitive.
This story was disappointing in that it felt like a repeat of a couple of previous stories woven together. The new adversary from the Silencer's past was a great part of the story, but the author could've taken it a different direction to make it fresh and original. I would've liked several changes by this time for as long as the Silencer Team have been in business such as new weapons, gear and tools, new technology for the professor, new supporting characters and other elements to make it happen. I do not believe the author takes it far enough in this story as previous ones that readers have grown accustomed to. Seeing Mia in danger in multiple stories is getting old fast. I hope the next story that it'll be less predictable and repetitive.
June 16, 2022
You Gotta Respect The Silencer
Even though the men and women who fight the hard battles and do it to protect and serve, you gotta know that the continuous battles against the evil forces could break down even the most hardened operative. For Recker, Haley and Jimmy this is their daily reality. Though this is fiction, it isn't too far from real for a large section of the population whose job is to stand in the gap between good and evil. To be able to steadfastly stand against the onslaught of such demons takes true grit. The baddies that think they can get their way show the need for the Silencers, both in fiction and in life. Really great storytelling, characters and scenarios.
Even though the men and women who fight the hard battles and do it to protect and serve, you gotta know that the continuous battles against the evil forces could break down even the most hardened operative. For Recker, Haley and Jimmy this is their daily reality. Though this is fiction, it isn't too far from real for a large section of the population whose job is to stand in the gap between good and evil. To be able to steadfastly stand against the onslaught of such demons takes true grit. The baddies that think they can get their way show the need for the Silencers, both in fiction and in life. Really great storytelling, characters and scenarios.
September 18, 2020
Just when it seemed things might settle down, another new threat appears targetting Recker, and putting Mia in harms way - another enemy linked to one previously disposed off. As always, the pace is fast and furious with the usual constant action. A hint of possible future problems in the ending.J
October 25, 2020
The silencer 's future with Mia
This part of the series just gets better and better. Mike and Mia's relationship is strong. But his line of work makes it difficult to predict their future.
This part of the series just gets better and better. Mike and Mia's relationship is strong. But his line of work makes it difficult to predict their future.
August 30, 2023
Recker on a rampage
Nothing fancy, just nonstop action as a new gang war breaks out, with The Silencer and Mia caught in the crossfire. Recker will destroy any threat to his beloved. Let the bullets fly.
Nothing fancy, just nonstop action as a new gang war breaks out, with The Silencer and Mia caught in the crossfire. Recker will destroy any threat to his beloved. Let the bullets fly.
July 10, 2025
★★★½: Good - A solid book with some strengths and minor weaknesses.
The plots in this series really aren't bad. I've enjoyed almost the entire series. I just wish the author wouldn't rush the endings so much.
The plots in this series really aren't bad. I've enjoyed almost the entire series. I just wish the author wouldn't rush the endings so much.
October 21, 2020
Double Barrel
I enjoyed this book, I like all the characters, and how they interact with each other. I would recommend this book to anyone.
I enjoyed this book, I like all the characters, and how they interact with each other. I would recommend this book to anyone.
January 23, 2022
Another good one
Lots of action. Good guys win and bad guys loose. Keeps you involved and interested in the story. Got to get the next oone.
Lots of action. Good guys win and bad guys loose. Keeps you involved and interested in the story. Got to get the next oone.
October 18, 2023
4-star rating, and all are unusually clean.. (Thx for that). Recommended for lovers of action filled novels.
October 23, 2023
…unusually clean. (Thx for that). Recommended for lovers of action filled novels
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