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Relic Runner Origin Story #2
You Only Die Once
They thought he was dead. They were dead wrong.
Former Delta Force operative Dak Harper narrowly escaped death after his team betrayed him. Now, he's out to make sure every single one of them pay.
The men from his team have gone underground, changed their names, and spread out all over the world. But no one can hide forever, especially from Dak Harper.
With the help of his friend and underground gun runner Will Collins, Dak tracks down the first of his targets, locating him in the city of Miami. With the game set and the pieces in play, Dak makes his first move to get revenge on the men who stripped him of everything.
This is book two in the Relic Runner Origin anthology of short stories.
Former Delta Force operative Dak Harper narrowly escaped death after his team betrayed him. Now, he's out to make sure every single one of them pay.
The men from his team have gone underground, changed their names, and spread out all over the world. But no one can hide forever, especially from Dak Harper.
With the help of his friend and underground gun runner Will Collins, Dak tracks down the first of his targets, locating him in the city of Miami. With the game set and the pieces in play, Dak makes his first move to get revenge on the men who stripped him of everything.
This is book two in the Relic Runner Origin anthology of short stories.
94 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 28, 2020
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About the author
Ernest Dempsey
71 books476 followersErnest Dempsey is a huge fan of action/adventure thrillers and science fiction.
He has been creating stories since he was in high school but never published a book until 2010, long after the days of high school were gone.
His action & adventure books come from a lineage similar to Clive Cussler, Dan Brown, Steve Berry, and James Rollins. While his science fiction novels are full of influence from Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games, The Matrix movie, and Gladiator directed by Ridley Scott.
He is quickly becoming one of the hottest fiction authors in the book world.
He has been creating stories since he was in high school but never published a book until 2010, long after the days of high school were gone.
His action & adventure books come from a lineage similar to Clive Cussler, Dan Brown, Steve Berry, and James Rollins. While his science fiction novels are full of influence from Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games, The Matrix movie, and Gladiator directed by Ridley Scott.
He is quickly becoming one of the hottest fiction authors in the book world.
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July 11, 2022
I had received this book/novella from the author as part of an introduction to his world of Dak Harper, Sean Wyatt and the rest of the IAA universe.
This novella continues on from where the last novella left us, that being following the adventures of Dak Harper as he hunts after the former member of his Delta Force team (who had left him for dead following a mission to eliminate a group of religious extremists in Iraq with five crates of ancient antiquities).
Dak, with the assistance of a former teammate (the quartermaster) and his computer skills find the location of one of his other former teammates, Carson, in Miami, FL.
After going to Florida and doing some reconnaissance with the assistance of remembering Carson's predilections, he approaches his bookie and proceeds to trap Carson at the rookie's residence.
As an action filled novella, this story would definitely be a favourite for adrenaline junkies. As such I would give this story a solid four and a quarter stars out of five.
As with all reviews, this is just my five cents worth.
This novella continues on from where the last novella left us, that being following the adventures of Dak Harper as he hunts after the former member of his Delta Force team (who had left him for dead following a mission to eliminate a group of religious extremists in Iraq with five crates of ancient antiquities).
Dak, with the assistance of a former teammate (the quartermaster) and his computer skills find the location of one of his other former teammates, Carson, in Miami, FL.
After going to Florida and doing some reconnaissance with the assistance of remembering Carson's predilections, he approaches his bookie and proceeds to trap Carson at the rookie's residence.
As an action filled novella, this story would definitely be a favourite for adrenaline junkies. As such I would give this story a solid four and a quarter stars out of five.
As with all reviews, this is just my five cents worth.
October 2, 2024
You Only Die Once - a review by Rosemary Kenny.
A Dak Harper Thriller Origin Story Book 2 by Ernest Dempsey, You Only Die Once is a short but nonetheless thrilling revenge novella, with the first person narrative and focus on Dak Harper, a Jason Bourne-like ex- military elite fighter, betrayed by his closest comrades while on deployment in Turkey.
Why not grab a copy of You Only Die Once today, to experience a vendetta like no other you'll read about this year - satisfaction is absolutely guaranteed!
A Dak Harper Thriller Origin Story Book 2 by Ernest Dempsey, You Only Die Once is a short but nonetheless thrilling revenge novella, with the first person narrative and focus on Dak Harper, a Jason Bourne-like ex- military elite fighter, betrayed by his closest comrades while on deployment in Turkey.
Why not grab a copy of You Only Die Once today, to experience a vendetta like no other you'll read about this year - satisfaction is absolutely guaranteed!
September 26, 2021
While I did enjoy reading this book, I realized that all the books in this series would be about the hero hunting down the remaining men left in his group & with the object of killing them for leaving him in a cave to die. I decided for me, anyway, I did not care to read the remainder of the books in this series.
December 1, 2021
Another exciting read from an author who knows how to ramp up the excitement!
Have read many of this author's book and always enjoy them but never read this prequel series. Am really grateful to have the opportunity as it answers many questions about Dak and what took him from Delta operative and into the life that followed... Well done, Mr.Dempsey!
Have read many of this author's book and always enjoy them but never read this prequel series. Am really grateful to have the opportunity as it answers many questions about Dak and what took him from Delta operative and into the life that followed... Well done, Mr.Dempsey!
June 4, 2022
I have yet to read a book from Ernie that wasn't 5 stars. He's a great story teller and has you on the edge of your seat more often than not.
I am enjoying finding out the back ground to Dak Harper before I delve into some of the longer books. This series of shorter stories is a great introduction.
I am enjoying finding out the back ground to Dak Harper before I delve into some of the longer books. This series of shorter stories is a great introduction.
September 15, 2020
Great story .
I gave this novel a 4 star 🌟 only because I wanted MORE story, I WILL more of Dempsey's stories. He's a good writer and I like his work. Looking forward to reading the next book.
I gave this novel a 4 star 🌟 only because I wanted MORE story, I WILL more of Dempsey's stories. He's a good writer and I like his work. Looking forward to reading the next book.
August 9, 2021
Payback is a ...
One down, 4 more to go. Perseverance and patience are Dak's strongest traits. These will be very helpful as he continues his search for his brothers at arms who left him for dead so they could become thieves. Great story. Thank you.
One down, 4 more to go. Perseverance and patience are Dak's strongest traits. These will be very helpful as he continues his search for his brothers at arms who left him for dead so they could become thieves. Great story. Thank you.
January 23, 2022
A Good Read!!
Good storyline, fast paced. A good man betrayed by those he trusted. He wants revenge for the betrayal and his lost honor. I liked the story and enjoyed the ending. Im looking forward to reading the rest in the series.
Good storyline, fast paced. A good man betrayed by those he trusted. He wants revenge for the betrayal and his lost honor. I liked the story and enjoyed the ending. Im looking forward to reading the rest in the series.
September 28, 2020
I like
Theses books that continue on each adventure from one to the next. Keeps you looking and turning the next page.
Theses books that continue on each adventure from one to the next. Keeps you looking and turning the next page.
January 3, 2021
Dak Harper
This book has Dak bent on revenge and getting the first one of the five who betrayed him. Well written, characters well developed. On to the third!
This book has Dak bent on revenge and getting the first one of the five who betrayed him. Well written, characters well developed. On to the third!
April 19, 2021
Dak Harper is not dead!
From a cave in Iraq to Turkey, who knows Dak is alive, and now being hunted by his former CO. Who dies first???
From a cave in Iraq to Turkey, who knows Dak is alive, and now being hunted by his former CO. Who dies first???
April 24, 2021
Good books satisfying conclusion
It’s been a while since I have read any of your books but have always enjoyed the stories. This series is no different
It’s been a while since I have read any of your books but have always enjoyed the stories. This series is no different
May 1, 2021
A great tale of a man left by his brothers in arms buried in a cave , they thought him dead , big mistake as one found out to his cost
May 18, 2021
Intense suspense!
This book was the second in this series and I liked it even more than the first! No bad language makes it even better. Intensely suspenseful!
This book was the second in this series and I liked it even more than the first! No bad language makes it even better. Intensely suspenseful!
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