A Man With Nothing to Lose

Jack Reacher Cases #17

by Dan Ames

A USA TODAY BESTSELLER

A family is brutally murdered.

The lone survivor asks former FBI agent Lauren Pauling for help.

Soon, Pauling is immersed in a deep conspiracy and learns the survivor, a female private investigator, has ties to Jack Reacher.

A MAN WITH NOTHING TO LOSE is a gripping story of greed and betrayal, an action-packed, unforgettable story full of twists and turns.

"Ames is a sensation for readers who love fast-paced thrillers." -Mystery Tribune

" If you love Jack Reacher and Lee Child, this series is for you!" -Amazon Review

Genres: Action

202 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 29, 2021

About the author

Dan Ames is an international bestselling author and winner of the Independent Book Award for Crime Fiction. He is the author of The JACK REACHER Cases. You can learn more about him at authordanames.com

Reviews

[Abibliofob · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lauren Pauling and Michael Tallon is back in A Man With Nothing To Loose. This is another great thriller in The Jack Reacher Cases series by Dan Ames. A family is almost wiped out and the badly wounded survivor only have two things to say Lauren Pauling and Reacher. Why was the family gunned down and will Tallon like his gift? If you like me have a soft spot for Reacher then you should try this series. It is a great addition to the Reacher universe. You should also now that Dan Ames is a marvelous author, he is one of the last pulp fiction writers and a great master of hard boiled detectives. He has through the years written several series and stand alones that are very varied in style and I have still not found a book I didn't like.

[Norma · Rating 5 out of 5]

( Format : ebook)
"What a beautiful lake."
Pauling is asked for by a young women drifting in and out of a coma after being shot in the back in the home where her entire family - mother, father, young brother and sister - have just been murdered. But Pauling had never before heard of her. Learning that Michelle Chang had once worked alongside Jack Reacher, however, she heads for Milwaukee and calls for Tanner to join her when the woman is attacked again.
This is number 17 of Dan Ames' series of thrillers, starring ex-CHI agent, Lauren Pau!ing and her special forces lover, Tallon, under the collective title The Jack Reached Cases. All have been quick to read, fun and thrilling but this book, for me, was by far the best
Great story, and stand alone for anyone who has not been following the series.

[Rosemary · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Man With Nothing to Lose - a review by Rosemary Kenny

In night-time Milwaukee, the Chang family are gunned down by a sniper in their own apartment.
Which of PI Michelle Chang's family is the target?

Dan Ames truly aims to please and hits the bullseye as always, with his A Man With Nothing to Lose - a 'Reacher- related' novel of assassination, conspiracy, corruption in high places, death and survival.
The protagonists in this 'Reacher Universe' case, are ex-FBI Lauren Pauling and Michael Tallon, plus investigating MPD, Josh Stafford, who must uncover the mole at headquarters and find out who's the puppet-master pulling the assassins' strings behind the scenes, before a vital witness becomes the next victim. Can they do it in time?

A deadly race against the clock that will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout...get your copy of A Man With Nothing to Lose, by Dan Ames, today - it's an adrenaline-pumping crime-thriller, that's guaranteed to satisfy!

[Teresa Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a review copy from the author at my request and this is my honest opinion. You know the old saying about good things coming in small packages? Well, this is a case of great things coming in small packages. This novella has everything a thriller fan looks for: action, suspense, curveballs, and expected/unexpected bad guys. Mr. Ames continues to create great characters who are unique, authentic, and not over-blown; the dialogue flows naturally and easily, and the descriptions of the locations, clothing, food, etc, are not too detailed or overdone; just enough to allow the reader to clearly picture where the action is taking place. If you are looking for an easy read, something that will be well worth your time, I highly recommend this series.

[Ellen White · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great cover, within a great story. A family was taken out with double tap firings -a professional killing. The shooter’s reputation doing the toughest jobs, with clinical procedures, no loose ends till now.
He now knew he was a man with nothing to lose.
One survivor had written Laura Pauling on a piece of paper. Later awakening just to say Reacher. Pauling calls Talon to come to Milwaukee to help.
Word by word you read as you try to grasp, why kill all in a family.
Great story , great series
Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion .

[dennis barron · Rating 5 out of 5]

A man with Nothing to Lose. Dan Ames

Former FBI investigator and retired private investigator Pauling received a call from a Milwaukee homicide detective involving a murder investigation. Four family members murdered and a fifth in critical condition. Before slipping into a coma she told a doctor to contact Pauling. What ensues is a complex case involving a secret or rather well concealed organization willing to terminate anyone who stands in there way. Another fast paced and enjoyable read in this series!!

[Karen greer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another very fast paced, very action paced story in this series. It will take hold of you from page one and will not let go until you are done. I love how this story has a tie with a Jack Reacher story. The reader will also enjoy Pauling and Tallon together again to solve this mystery. This story has a lot of twists and turns and is another wild ride.

[Laura R · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fast paced mystery. What is Lauren Pauling's connection to the lone survivor of a family that was killed? And who is behind a group of men who appear to have military training and committed the killings? And why does it look like someone is trying to steel Pauling in the wrong direction? You won't be able to put this book down until you get all of the answers.

[Jim Phillips · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent action packed thriller with a well written storyline and realistic believable characters. A page turner with plenty of action, lots of suspense, and several twists. Pauling and Tallon are once again called upon to solve a murder. Highly recommended thriller in an outstanding series.

[Mike Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pauling gets pulled to Milwaulkee where a family was recently murdered. When she gets there, the killers attempt to clean up the remaining clues. As a quick read, the book will provide a couple of days entertainment.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Jack Reacher story that has you engrossed until the end A murder, it makes you wonder if it can get solved. Twists and turns on each page to draw you in and not let go until you find out the truth.

[Garrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the Best

A well devised story. While I can’t be sure without digging through earlier books, I believe LP had encountered Michelle Chang in an earlier book, though in this one she says she’s never heard of her. Other than that a relatively fast moving story.

[Rodrigo Emilio Dinardi Ojeda]

Great book

Solid writing
The pace is awesome
The characters are believable and play well together
Love this series
Hope there are more books coming

[Don · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great story, one of Ames better ones. Things keep happening and it is quite a twisted mystery to try and unravel. It turns out Michael Tallon’s experiences playa major role in unraveling it. Well done, love it. 5