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Atlas Hargrove #2
The Beasts of Juarez
USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND AMAZON ALL-STAR AWARD WINNER A young family is trafficked… ....into the scariest city in Mexico. Can Atlas survive Juárez long enough to save them? In the gripping second installment of the Atlas Hargrove series, an unsuspecting family becomes the target of a broad-daylight abduction, triggering a harrowing chain of events that could fracture innocent lives and strain international relations. Following a chilling midnight call, Leopold mobilizes his assets for a perilous recovery mission in one of Mexico’s deadliest cities. Faced with overwhelming odds and escalating stakes, the team quickly finds themselves buried under a relentless onslaught of violence and force. With innocent lives hanging in the balance and a sprawling human trafficking network exposed, can Atlas and the crew navigate the treacherous labyrinth of corruption and rescue the abducted family, or will they succumb to the malevolence lurking deep beneath the surface? Chock full of suspense, a dash of humor, plenty of gritty-dirty action, and well-formed characters you’ll love and would want to know in real life, this edge-of-your-seat international thriller will have you burning up the pages in no time! This vigilante justice series contains the kind of violence one would expect from an R-rated movie, and is perfect for fans of Blake Banner, LT Ryan, Gregg Hurwitz, Jason Kasper, and Mark Greaney. ___________________________________________ WHAT READERS ARE “This is the best series I read since the Grey Man novels by Greaney.” – David Allan Vera, Amazon Review ★★★★★ “Hargrove and his surrounding cast are easy to think of as people you care about. I've been reading since I was five years old. I know a good book, and I recognize excellence in writers. Schow is amazing. This novel is amazing.” – Trinitron 212, Amazon Review ★★★★★ “An absolutely intense addition to the Atlas Hargrove series. There is evil in this world and the author brings it front in center in these books....” – Kindle Customer, Amazon Review ★★★★★ “I am loving this series! The emotional roller coaster throughout the story is crazy, tears, laughter, anger…it has it all!” – Tina Hubbard, Amazon Review ★★★★★ “As an avid reader of the assassination genre this series is one of the most original takes I’ve read. The plots are really engaging and the violence is off the charts brutal. Quite a romping good time of a read!” – Bruce, Amazon Review ★★★★★ “Ryan knocks another one out of the park! A hard look at the realities of evil, human trafficking, political malfeasance, and those bloody monsters we all fear. What one man will do to another—whether for good or evil—will take your breath away!” – Julie, Amazon Review ★★★★★
412 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 29, 2021
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June 11, 2023
This is one of the worst books I’ve ever read. It’s political garbage where the author pretends the other political party is both evil and stupid. It’s very predictable by the 10th page when the author has made his political leanings clear. Don’t waste your time with the shallow and hollow characters and paint by numbers plot.
May 16, 2021
An attack on all of your senses
Ryan studies another of humankind’s nefarious predilections in this latest Atlas Hargrave action thriller. Human smuggling, slavery and worse are the subject of this riveting story. There are good people doing bad things to bad people doing even worse things. The characters are real in their demons and struggles. This book is not for the feint of heart but that is par for the course with Ryan’s books. It makes you wonder about all of those missing person photos you see when you are shopping. This is an excellent book on the real things most of us don’t think about as we go on with our life. But I have to admit that there were some laughs and loving tears, also.
Ryan studies another of humankind’s nefarious predilections in this latest Atlas Hargrave action thriller. Human smuggling, slavery and worse are the subject of this riveting story. There are good people doing bad things to bad people doing even worse things. The characters are real in their demons and struggles. This book is not for the feint of heart but that is par for the course with Ryan’s books. It makes you wonder about all of those missing person photos you see when you are shopping. This is an excellent book on the real things most of us don’t think about as we go on with our life. But I have to admit that there were some laughs and loving tears, also.
December 7, 2024
This is book two, and I have ordered book three. This reading is not for the faint of heart, it is full of awful things done to innocent children that makes you really angry and sick! It is full of despicable actions and violence and I while don't consider myself a violent person nor one who feeds on it, when really bad things happen to truly evil people, the revenge is very satisfying. They outright deserve it! This author paints a picture of the personalities of each person in the story so that you feel like you know them, the good, the bad, and the outright evil. He keeps you engaged in the plot and on the edge of your seat in anticipation and fear, and provides you with a feeling of righteous retribution. I loved it.
January 17, 2022
A Gritty Talented Authr
These books are horrific and not entirely fictional. I have been to Prague, St.Louis and Juarez, and I have watched their Maria's walk by. I have been marched at machine gun for three hours, and slept out on open ground in West African game parks while lions crawled to within 35 feet, and that did not scare me as much as these human predators have done. There is evil out there and you should pull in your antenna and hope it does not see you.
Enjoy the read.
These books are horrific and not entirely fictional. I have been to Prague, St.Louis and Juarez, and I have watched their Maria's walk by. I have been marched at machine gun for three hours, and slept out on open ground in West African game parks while lions crawled to within 35 feet, and that did not scare me as much as these human predators have done. There is evil out there and you should pull in your antenna and hope it does not see you.
Enjoy the read.
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November 1, 2025Truly Beasts
The way the story was written was so intense I had to stop at times to catch my breath. Atlas Hargrove,once again foes not disappoint. He is still a ruthless, murderous hero,never stopping until his form of justice is delivered.
This novel gets a bit too intense,almost offensive at times. However the gore,intense drama, methods of payback,once again kept me reading non-stop
It does seem the .author is rather obsessed with payback to human traffickers
I'm hoping to see another premise in the next book
The way the story was written was so intense I had to stop at times to catch my breath. Atlas Hargrove,once again foes not disappoint. He is still a ruthless, murderous hero,never stopping until his form of justice is delivered.
This novel gets a bit too intense,almost offensive at times. However the gore,intense drama, methods of payback,once again kept me reading non-stop
It does seem the .author is rather obsessed with payback to human traffickers
I'm hoping to see another premise in the next book
May 6, 2021
Heart pounding action!
Just like the first book, this episode of Atlas Hargraves' adventures hits the ground running and explodes. The action is fast paced and relentless. The characters continue to develop and drag you into their lives. And you keep hoping somehow Atlas will finally get his daughter found and maybe get a chance to live his life.
I will be getting the next book as soon as it comes out!
Just like the first book, this episode of Atlas Hargraves' adventures hits the ground running and explodes. The action is fast paced and relentless. The characters continue to develop and drag you into their lives. And you keep hoping somehow Atlas will finally get his daughter found and maybe get a chance to live his life.
I will be getting the next book as soon as it comes out!
May 11, 2021
An exciting action packed read.
This series takes on a part of life that people want to deny exist. It does exist and we need people like this going after them and making them pay for their sins. Atlas is a man with nothing left to lose but his missing daughter. He stands at the ready to find and recover missing children no matter where in the world they may be. Looking forward to the 4book. Keep up the great work.
This series takes on a part of life that people want to deny exist. It does exist and we need people like this going after them and making them pay for their sins. Atlas is a man with nothing left to lose but his missing daughter. He stands at the ready to find and recover missing children no matter where in the world they may be. Looking forward to the 4book. Keep up the great work.
June 11, 2021
Another winner from Schow.
I've never read a Schow novel that wasn't a great book to read.
No book is worth a damn if you don't care about the characters.
Hargrove and his surrounding cast are easy to think of as people you care about.I've been reading since I was five years old. I know a good book,and I recognize excellence in writers.
Schow is amazing. This novel is amazing.
I've never read a Schow novel that wasn't a great book to read.
No book is worth a damn if you don't care about the characters.
Hargrove and his surrounding cast are easy to think of as people you care about.I've been reading since I was five years old. I know a good book,and I recognize excellence in writers.
Schow is amazing. This novel is amazing.
January 28, 2022
If you're looking for trouble, you must be looking for Atlas Hargrove. Welcome to Juarez, Mexico, the most crime ridden, corrupt city in the world. It is here where you find Atlas... in jail and in trouble with everyone. Not everyone knows it, but that is the best place to keep him. When they release him is when the trouble starts. Fantastic book. I would recommend it to all my vet friends. Lots of action.
April 4, 2025
Liked the first one better , but full of action it’s not for the faint of heart but if you believe in the child tariffing we have in our society you will read the details first hand . This one was a little political but could very well be true with the past corruption in DC . When you read in real life when a child goes missing this book tells you what could happen. There are true monsters out there in our world it’s about time you learn what happens.
May 13, 2021
Another great read
I just finished reading Beasts of Juarez end it was absolutely great I could not put it down to go to sleep that’s how good it was this time he got deeper and more Raul and you could literally feel like you were there watching everything haven’t I can’t wait for the third book in the series
I just finished reading Beasts of Juarez end it was absolutely great I could not put it down to go to sleep that’s how good it was this time he got deeper and more Raul and you could literally feel like you were there watching everything haven’t I can’t wait for the third book in the series
June 23, 2021
LOVED IT!!!!!!
This man writes a mean book!!! We seriously need an Atlas and the rest of Leo's crew in this truly evil world we live in today, somebody needs to take out the trash!!!! I am loving this series, the emotional roller coaster throughout the story is crazy, tears, laughter, anger it has it all! On to the next one......
This man writes a mean book!!! We seriously need an Atlas and the rest of Leo's crew in this truly evil world we live in today, somebody needs to take out the trash!!!! I am loving this series, the emotional roller coaster throughout the story is crazy, tears, laughter, anger it has it all! On to the next one......
July 10, 2021
An emotional roller coaster
An absolutely intense addition to the Atlas Hargrove series! Whether you have children or not, the author again delves into the world of sex trafficking and makes you wish that you are a part of Atlas's team. There is evil in this world and the author brings it front in center in these books...
An absolutely intense addition to the Atlas Hargrove series! Whether you have children or not, the author again delves into the world of sex trafficking and makes you wish that you are a part of Atlas's team. There is evil in this world and the author brings it front in center in these books...
October 20, 2021
The Equalizers
This author is a masterful story teller. He enables his characters to elicit every emotion known to man in the reader. If my child was ever taken I want Atlas Hargrove, Leopold Wentworth & his team in my corner. A ferocious thriller. Frightening, deadly & for keeps. Brilliant.
This author is a masterful story teller. He enables his characters to elicit every emotion known to man in the reader. If my child was ever taken I want Atlas Hargrove, Leopold Wentworth & his team in my corner. A ferocious thriller. Frightening, deadly & for keeps. Brilliant.
January 1, 2024
What a ride!
Another extremely well written story. I love the fact that its impossible to guess what will happen next, or how it'll work out. I swear my heart rate increases, my heart pounds, and I want to jump out of my skin. I absolutely adore the characters, and I can't wait to start the next book.......in 5 minutes!
Another extremely well written story. I love the fact that its impossible to guess what will happen next, or how it'll work out. I swear my heart rate increases, my heart pounds, and I want to jump out of my skin. I absolutely adore the characters, and I can't wait to start the next book.......in 5 minutes!
January 25, 2024
Great book
I don't normally read this type of book I'm more into si-fi but I've read everything at least all of the well written books. I thoUght I would read something different. Atlas Hargrove books are awesome. Great story line. Lots of action. I'm glad I decor try so!etching different. I'm starting on the third one now. I may have to go Bach ANF give #1 s review.
I don't normally read this type of book I'm more into si-fi but I've read everything at least all of the well written books. I thoUght I would read something different. Atlas Hargrove books are awesome. Great story line. Lots of action. I'm glad I decor try so!etching different. I'm starting on the third one now. I may have to go Bach ANF give #1 s review.
June 24, 2025
A Long Time Coming
Atlas is finally out for another mission after months in the slam, often in solitary. Thrust into another dark place to right wrongs and "pay for his daughter to be found ". What will remain of him by the time she is located? More than will be left of those he deals with in the darkness for sure.
Atlas is finally out for another mission after months in the slam, often in solitary. Thrust into another dark place to right wrongs and "pay for his daughter to be found ". What will remain of him by the time she is located? More than will be left of those he deals with in the darkness for sure.
July 20, 2025
Horrible
Although the realty is,that things like this story,is,about really happen,it is sad horrifying and disgusting to read about them in,a story you are reading for pleasure.I'll try one more book by this author and if it turns out like this one,I'll never read another one of his books.Disgusting
Although the realty is,that things like this story,is,about really happen,it is sad horrifying and disgusting to read about them in,a story you are reading for pleasure.I'll try one more book by this author and if it turns out like this one,I'll never read another one of his books.Disgusting
May 3, 2021
Great read!
Another great series by Ryan Schow! I would recommend reading the first book in the series (The Tears of Odessa) in order to get familiar with the characters and their backstory. Get ready for non stop reading when you start.
Another great series by Ryan Schow! I would recommend reading the first book in the series (The Tears of Odessa) in order to get familiar with the characters and their backstory. Get ready for non stop reading when you start.
June 19, 2021
Another great story.
This follow up to The Tears of Odessa will hold your interest all the way to the end. Two new members of the team are introduced, and off we go on another adventure .
This follow up to The Tears of Odessa will hold your interest all the way to the end. Two new members of the team are introduced, and off we go on another adventure .
September 21, 2021
Hard to read.
Hard to believe that things like this are still going here and around the world. Too bad society can't wake up and help stop this. That's why we need people as written.
Hard to believe that things like this are still going here and around the world. Too bad society can't wake up and help stop this. That's why we need people as written.
January 31, 2022
Worth waiting on.
The second novel in Atlas Hargrove tortured life. These novels tell tales of awful things. The traffickers of children are sick evil inhabitants who cater to even worse individuals,their customers.
The second novel in Atlas Hargrove tortured life. These novels tell tales of awful things. The traffickers of children are sick evil inhabitants who cater to even worse individuals,their customers.
February 13, 2022
The best book I've read in years
This is a book you can't wait to turn the pages you will read well into the night can't Waite for the next book about atlas thank you for a wonderful read
This is a book you can't wait to turn the pages you will read well into the night can't Waite for the next book about atlas thank you for a wonderful read
April 5, 2022
The Beasts Roar
The series is a winner … moves the heart and the mind … with its stories, it’s characters, it’s writing. Everything comes together and the whole is stronger than it’s parts — and those parts are all darn excellent on their own.
The series is a winner … moves the heart and the mind … with its stories, it’s characters, it’s writing. Everything comes together and the whole is stronger than it’s parts — and those parts are all darn excellent on their own.
June 28, 2022
Terrific, exciting read. Atlas is a memorable character as are most of the other players. The "team" is up against antagonists who define sheer villainy and depravity. Keeps your interest from start to finish.
November 11, 2023
The world is sick
Hopefully there are some people who can and do these kind of things to help people and children, it's what we really need in this world now. Unfortunately it is just a dream.
Hopefully there are some people who can and do these kind of things to help people and children, it's what we really need in this world now. Unfortunately it is just a dream.
January 2, 2024
Well this is a book that's got me wanting more. A little gruesome But all and all this world is full of evil. I'm hoping all that really doesn't happen in Our world. And if it does I'm hoping there's people like Atlas Hargrove Make it right.
January 25, 2024
Breath taking, Exciting...
This story was so fast-paced, it was difficult to put the book down. I love these characters, committed, broken, Super heroes. I am looking forward to what happens next.
This story was so fast-paced, it was difficult to put the book down. I love these characters, committed, broken, Super heroes. I am looking forward to what happens next.
January 26, 2024
vengeance!
Action galore! And perhaps too much detail but the bad guys are so bad that all is justified. Personally I would prefer a lot less severe response by the good guys. It’s worth a read for anyone ready to taken the most severe villains of current time.
Action galore! And perhaps too much detail but the bad guys are so bad that all is justified. Personally I would prefer a lot less severe response by the good guys. It’s worth a read for anyone ready to taken the most severe villains of current time.
April 9, 2024
Amazing
My wife and I SO enjoy these books.We just hope to God that there are real people out there doing real Actions to This awful part of our society. Can hardly wait to read the next one. Thank you R.B. Schow.
My wife and I SO enjoy these books.We just hope to God that there are real people out there doing real Actions to This awful part of our society. Can hardly wait to read the next one. Thank you R.B. Schow.
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