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Rachel Hatch #1-3
Drift / Downburst / Fever Burn
DRIFT
THEY KILLED THE WRONG GIRL. RACHEL HATCH WILL MAKE THEM PAY.
USA TODAY & Amazon 2-million copy bestselling author L.T. RYAN has teamed up with police detective Brian Shea for this debut novel in the gripping Rachel Hatch mystery thriller series.
Ex-Army criminal investigator Rachel Hatch is a drifter. No home. No commitments. Until her sister's drowning drags her back to the town she left fifteen years ago.
Convinced her sister's death was no accident, Hatch partners with the local sheriff, Dalton Savage to uncover the truth. Every answer unlocks another question, and as the investigation begins to unravel, Hatch and Savage find their lives on the line.
Hatch is forced to use her special set of skills - forged on the field of combat - to learn the truth about her sister and bring those responsible to justice.
The first novel in one of the most highly-anticipated collaborative series this decade, DRIFT is a tightly woven story, with deeply-developed and endearing characters that will have you rooting for them at every turn, set at an exhilarating pace that will keep you turning pages late into the night.
DOWNBURST
Seeking answers to her father's death.
Hatch finds herself in a small town outside of Las Cruses, New Mexico.
Controlled by a vicious street gang.
A family caught in the crossfire.
Hatch sets out to make things right.
The quaint town of Luna Vista, turns out to be anything but. A ruthless gang runs a section of the town. In searching for the truth about her father's past, she's pitted against a criminal network that exposes the town's dark secret. Hatch puts her life on the line to help a boy escape the clutches of the gang. Her act puts her in peril.
FEVER BURN
Seeking justice for her father's murder,
Leads Hatch halfway across the world.
A ruthless warlord stands in the way.
Hatch is forced to take a stand.
And it very well could be her last.
On the trail of her father's killer, Hatch finds the path leads to a remote village in Africa. A vicious warlord controls the area in a stranglehold of violence. Hatch finds a fight she never sought, but one her personal code won't let her walk away from.
Outnumbered and outgunned, Hatch is forced to hold nothing back if she ever hopes to get out alive.
She finds herself in a battle as treacherous as any she's faced before, against an enemy hellbent on stopping her. Danger lurks around every corner. Hatch 's code, a simple one, Help good people and punish those who hurt others, may prove more difficult a task as the forces against her mount. A whirlwind of threats converge like the unpredictable desert weather and threaten to crash down upon her.
Not afraid of a good fight, Hatch prepares herself for her most difficult battle of her life.
Downburst is designed with the dynamic pacing and story telling fans of L.T. Ryan and Brian Shea have become accustomed to. This sequel is filled with twists and turns, and the relentless pacing that will keep readers turning pages until the very last word.
THEY KILLED THE WRONG GIRL. RACHEL HATCH WILL MAKE THEM PAY.
USA TODAY & Amazon 2-million copy bestselling author L.T. RYAN has teamed up with police detective Brian Shea for this debut novel in the gripping Rachel Hatch mystery thriller series.
Ex-Army criminal investigator Rachel Hatch is a drifter. No home. No commitments. Until her sister's drowning drags her back to the town she left fifteen years ago.
Convinced her sister's death was no accident, Hatch partners with the local sheriff, Dalton Savage to uncover the truth. Every answer unlocks another question, and as the investigation begins to unravel, Hatch and Savage find their lives on the line.
Hatch is forced to use her special set of skills - forged on the field of combat - to learn the truth about her sister and bring those responsible to justice.
The first novel in one of the most highly-anticipated collaborative series this decade, DRIFT is a tightly woven story, with deeply-developed and endearing characters that will have you rooting for them at every turn, set at an exhilarating pace that will keep you turning pages late into the night.
DOWNBURST
Seeking answers to her father's death.
Hatch finds herself in a small town outside of Las Cruses, New Mexico.
Controlled by a vicious street gang.
A family caught in the crossfire.
Hatch sets out to make things right.
The quaint town of Luna Vista, turns out to be anything but. A ruthless gang runs a section of the town. In searching for the truth about her father's past, she's pitted against a criminal network that exposes the town's dark secret. Hatch puts her life on the line to help a boy escape the clutches of the gang. Her act puts her in peril.
FEVER BURN
Seeking justice for her father's murder,
Leads Hatch halfway across the world.
A ruthless warlord stands in the way.
Hatch is forced to take a stand.
And it very well could be her last.
On the trail of her father's killer, Hatch finds the path leads to a remote village in Africa. A vicious warlord controls the area in a stranglehold of violence. Hatch finds a fight she never sought, but one her personal code won't let her walk away from.
Outnumbered and outgunned, Hatch is forced to hold nothing back if she ever hopes to get out alive.
She finds herself in a battle as treacherous as any she's faced before, against an enemy hellbent on stopping her. Danger lurks around every corner. Hatch 's code, a simple one, Help good people and punish those who hurt others, may prove more difficult a task as the forces against her mount. A whirlwind of threats converge like the unpredictable desert weather and threaten to crash down upon her.
Not afraid of a good fight, Hatch prepares herself for her most difficult battle of her life.
Downburst is designed with the dynamic pacing and story telling fans of L.T. Ryan and Brian Shea have become accustomed to. This sequel is filled with twists and turns, and the relentless pacing that will keep readers turning pages until the very last word.
- GenresMystery
769 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 18, 2020
About the author
L.T. Ryan
176 books1,522 followersL.T. RYAN is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author. The new age of publishing offered L.T. the opportunity to blend his passions for creating, marketing, and technology to reach audiences with his popular Jack Noble series.
Living in central Virginia with his wife, the youngest of his three daughters, and their three dogs, L.T. enjoys staring out his window at the trees and mountains while he should be writing, as well as reading, hiking, running, and playing with gadgets. See what he's up to at ltryan.com.
BOOKS IN THE JACK NOBLE SERIES
The Recruit (prequel short story)
The First Deception (prequel)
Noble Beginnings
A Deadly Distance
Thin Line
Noble Intentions
When Dead in Greece
Noble Retribution
Noble Betrayal
Never Go Home
Noble Judgment
Never Cry Mercy
Deadline
End Game
BOOKS IN THE BEAR LOGAN SERIES
Ripple Effect
Blowback
Takedown
Deep State (coming January, 2020)
BOOKS IN THE CLARISSA ABBOT SERIES
Beyond Betrayal
BOOKS IN THE MITCH TANNER SERIES
The Depths of Darkness
Into the Darkness
Deliver Us From Darkness (coming soon)
Social Media Links
Facebook (L.T. Ryan): facebook.com/LTRyanAuthor
Facebook (Jack Noble Page): facebook.com/JackNobleBooks/
Twitter: twitter.com/LTRyanWrites
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Contact L.T. Ryan at contact@ltryan.com
About the Author
L.T. RYAN is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author. The new age of publishing offered L.T. the opportunity to blend his passions for creating, marketing, and technology to reach audiences with his popular Jack Noble series.
Living in central Virginia with his wife, the youngest of his three daughters, and their three dogs, L.T. enjoys staring out his window at the trees and mountains while he should be writing, as well as reading, hiking, running, and playing with gadgets. See what he's up to at ltryan.com.
Social Media Links
Facebook (L.T. Ryan): facebook.com/LTRyanAuthor
Facebook (Jack Noble Page): facebook.com/JackNobleBooks/
Twitter: twitter.com/LTRyanWrites
Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/6151659.L_T...
Contact L.T. Ryan at contact@ltryan.com
Living in central Virginia with his wife, the youngest of his three daughters, and their three dogs, L.T. enjoys staring out his window at the trees and mountains while he should be writing, as well as reading, hiking, running, and playing with gadgets. See what he's up to at ltryan.com.
BOOKS IN THE JACK NOBLE SERIES
The Recruit (prequel short story)
The First Deception (prequel)
Noble Beginnings
A Deadly Distance
Thin Line
Noble Intentions
When Dead in Greece
Noble Retribution
Noble Betrayal
Never Go Home
Noble Judgment
Never Cry Mercy
Deadline
End Game
BOOKS IN THE BEAR LOGAN SERIES
Ripple Effect
Blowback
Takedown
Deep State (coming January, 2020)
BOOKS IN THE CLARISSA ABBOT SERIES
Beyond Betrayal
BOOKS IN THE MITCH TANNER SERIES
The Depths of Darkness
Into the Darkness
Deliver Us From Darkness (coming soon)
Social Media Links
Facebook (L.T. Ryan): facebook.com/LTRyanAuthor
Facebook (Jack Noble Page): facebook.com/JackNobleBooks/
Twitter: twitter.com/LTRyanWrites
Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/6151659.L_T...
Contact L.T. Ryan at contact@ltryan.com
About the Author
L.T. RYAN is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author. The new age of publishing offered L.T. the opportunity to blend his passions for creating, marketing, and technology to reach audiences with his popular Jack Noble series.
Living in central Virginia with his wife, the youngest of his three daughters, and their three dogs, L.T. enjoys staring out his window at the trees and mountains while he should be writing, as well as reading, hiking, running, and playing with gadgets. See what he's up to at ltryan.com.
Social Media Links
Facebook (L.T. Ryan): facebook.com/LTRyanAuthor
Facebook (Jack Noble Page): facebook.com/JackNobleBooks/
Twitter: twitter.com/LTRyanWrites
Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/6151659.L_T...
Contact L.T. Ryan at contact@ltryan.com
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May 5, 2025
Rachel Hatch character strongly reminds me of a female Reacher! WOW!
The Rachel Hatch thriller series, a box set of books 1-3, was a thrilling, edge-of-your-seat, and action-packed phenomenon! Move over, Reacher, Ethan Hunt, and James Bond! A new hero is in town, and she is female and as strong as she is beautiful!
Like Robyn McCall in the series The Equalizer, Rachel is determined to use the skills she gained in military combat to get Justice for the vulnerable and innocent!
The Rachel Hatch Thriller series demonstrates L.T. Ryan and Brian Shea's unique storytelling abilities. The story is well-written and fast-paced. The characters are so well-developed that they could be your neighbors! My only complaint is though Rachel always solves the case, she does so at a high cost to her personal happiness. So, while there are no cliffhangers, I don't feel there is a happy ending. At least not for Rachel Hatch!
Still, this boxed set provided me with hours of escape from my own reality. It was entertaining, and I look forward to reading more of this fantastic series.
The Rachel Hatch thriller series, a box set of books 1-3, was a thrilling, edge-of-your-seat, and action-packed phenomenon! Move over, Reacher, Ethan Hunt, and James Bond! A new hero is in town, and she is female and as strong as she is beautiful!
Like Robyn McCall in the series The Equalizer, Rachel is determined to use the skills she gained in military combat to get Justice for the vulnerable and innocent!
The Rachel Hatch Thriller series demonstrates L.T. Ryan and Brian Shea's unique storytelling abilities. The story is well-written and fast-paced. The characters are so well-developed that they could be your neighbors! My only complaint is though Rachel always solves the case, she does so at a high cost to her personal happiness. So, while there are no cliffhangers, I don't feel there is a happy ending. At least not for Rachel Hatch!
Still, this boxed set provided me with hours of escape from my own reality. It was entertaining, and I look forward to reading more of this fantastic series.
March 17, 2025
While I liked the first book very well the second was good seemed hard to swallow. Then the third, while a wonderful storyline, was just too much. I think mostly because she is looking for answers then gets sidetracked into someone else's problems. She is a tough woman but sometimes I wonder if she is too much. I like a good action, mystery and suspense storyline and this one is filled with all. But when she comes on screen and goes out to left field it just makes me shake my head. Her thought process of I can do and fix anything gets old. Overall this is an okay series for me. Maybe if it was a male main character it would be easier to swallow.
Narration is well done. Marnye Young is new to me and I was impressed. She needs to tackle many different voices and accents and she does a great job on all of them.
Narration is well done. Marnye Young is new to me and I was impressed. She needs to tackle many different voices and accents and she does a great job on all of them.
January 2, 2023
A great, well written adventure. Kept me on the edge of my seat. I loved the characters. They were brought to life is a way that gave me the sense of knowing and understanding them. Especially the main character. I liked knowing what she was thinking and planning, then executing. To really enjoy this series, I suggest suspending your reality and letting go for an adventurous read!
March 1, 2025
While I had high hopes for this series, it fell flat for me. The storylines felt predictable, and the protagonist's actions often lacked credibility.
Also, the author frequently used excessive and awkward details, especially regarding technical aspects like gun handling. Those details often felt more like forced research dumps than organic plot elements.
Also, the author frequently used excessive and awkward details, especially regarding technical aspects like gun handling. Those details often felt more like forced research dumps than organic plot elements.
February 10, 2022
ONE OF THE BEST!
Awesome read! For me sort of a been there, done that story. Extremely detailed. I really enjoyed this read, and found myself still reading at two o’clock in the morning. Doesn’t jappen very often anymore.
Awesome read! For me sort of a been there, done that story. Extremely detailed. I really enjoyed this read, and found myself still reading at two o’clock in the morning. Doesn’t jappen very often anymore.
January 20, 2023
The first three books of the Rachel Hatch series kept my interest and I enjoyed them. I like Hatch’e spunk, intelligence, and determination. I liked that the books were not full of profanity. She is an interesting character dealing with difficult issues.
February 26, 2023
OMG!!!
What a flawed heroine! Great story and the series does not disappoint. It is not the typical happy ever after but a work in progress! Love all the characters and the interaction. Fantastic author and cannot wait to.Read more!
What a flawed heroine! Great story and the series does not disappoint. It is not the typical happy ever after but a work in progress! Love all the characters and the interaction. Fantastic author and cannot wait to.Read more!
August 16, 2023
Superb
Rachel is my kind of girl, she don't take no s*** . you never know what she's going to get involved in next, but you know she's going to find a way to handle it. I'm ready for the next set cause I have no doubt I'll be on pins and needles as I follow her moves!
Rachel is my kind of girl, she don't take no s*** . you never know what she's going to get involved in next, but you know she's going to find a way to handle it. I'm ready for the next set cause I have no doubt I'll be on pins and needles as I follow her moves!
July 10, 2025
Quite a bit unbelievable
Rachel Hatch is the female version of Jack Reacher! Some of the situations in this series is truly unbelievable! Taking down a warlord in Africa shortly after arriving…..seriously?
Rachel Hatch is the female version of Jack Reacher! Some of the situations in this series is truly unbelievable! Taking down a warlord in Africa shortly after arriving…..seriously?
September 6, 2025
Three stories of Rachel Hatches battle for the underdog
These three stories were great reads. Always keeping you guessing, AND with plenty of action! Always someone taking advantage of other people, it's nice that in some cases you can have an ally!
These three stories were great reads. Always keeping you guessing, AND with plenty of action! Always someone taking advantage of other people, it's nice that in some cases you can have an ally!
January 25, 2021
I've read books 1-5 in this series.
March 13, 2021
The best read ever!
I enjoyed these books from the first word to the last. Great story great characters. I look forward to continuing the adventure
I enjoyed these books from the first word to the last. Great story great characters. I look forward to continuing the adventure
June 7, 2021
Awesome story
It kept me guessing as to who would be the person who shot Hatches Dad. Was very surprised to say the least. Can't wait to start book 4 in the morning.
It kept me guessing as to who would be the person who shot Hatches Dad. Was very surprised to say the least. Can't wait to start book 4 in the morning.
June 29, 2021
Enjoyed the adventure
Good easy read. Rachel hatch series is the female version of Jack Reacher by Lee Child. Looking forward reading books four to six.
Good easy read. Rachel hatch series is the female version of Jack Reacher by Lee Child. Looking forward reading books four to six.
January 22, 2022
Rachel Hatch is a badass
I am a fan of Rachel Hatch. I am hoping that she finds some joy. Guess I'll have to keep on reading.
I am a fan of Rachel Hatch. I am hoping that she finds some joy. Guess I'll have to keep on reading.
November 21, 2022
Not a bad series I found the books intriguing and thrilling I really enjoyed reading them.
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January 10, 2023So looking forward to the next book. This woman is the person women wished they could be. The descriptions were vivid enough to put you in the action.
January 17, 2023
great
I really enjoyed these three books. I like Ryan books. Very excited plots and amazing at the talent in writing them.
I really enjoyed these three books. I like Ryan books. Very excited plots and amazing at the talent in writing them.
August 30, 2023
Great series.
Hatch is one tough chick. Badass. Highly recommend. Lots of action. Keep you on your toes. Can't wait to read the next book.
Hatch is one tough chick. Badass. Highly recommend. Lots of action. Keep you on your toes. Can't wait to read the next book.
January 25, 2024
Rachel Hatch
Stories were good but the main character is lacking. She is unbelievable for me. A substandard female Reacher imitation in my opinion
Stories were good but the main character is lacking. She is unbelievable for me. A substandard female Reacher imitation in my opinion
June 29, 2024
Good
Three interesting stories. It was like James Bond becomes Jane Bond. The characters were also interesting and I liked the first one the best.
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Three interesting stories. It was like James Bond becomes Jane Bond. The characters were also interesting and I liked the first one the best.
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September 28, 2024
I loved it
This was a great read. Yes it was about the search for vengeance but it was also about bravery, valor, and heroism. Hatch is a true warrior!
This was a great read. Yes it was about the search for vengeance but it was also about bravery, valor, and heroism. Hatch is a true warrior!
September 29, 2024
Thriller!
Hatch is both bad ass and vulnerable, but mostly bad ass. This thriller was hard to put down, and her story made me late for work often.
Hatch is both bad ass and vulnerable, but mostly bad ass. This thriller was hard to put down, and her story made me late for work often.
July 12, 2025
Hatch becomes a part of you
Loved these books! Kept your interest from start to finish. The characters became real and a part of you. Hated to see them come to an end.
Loved these books! Kept your interest from start to finish. The characters became real and a part of you. Hated to see them come to an end.
September 6, 2025
Pretty good story of revenge, personal growth and some serious knuckle dusting. Could easily have been one book but glad it came as a set.
March 31, 2026
Love this setied
October 9, 2024
Good start to a series
Good start to a series but got tired of the permanent quest to the exclusion of all else. Not sure I will read another but some might like it. It was well written-maybe not my cup of tea.
Good start to a series but got tired of the permanent quest to the exclusion of all else. Not sure I will read another but some might like it. It was well written-maybe not my cup of tea.
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