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James Ryker #6
Renegade
James Ryker, a veteran intelligence agent now freelancer, working for the secretive Joint Intelligence agency on an op-by-op basis , finds himself embroiled in a complicated mission that will test him to his limit. When a simple surveillance mission goes awry and the key target is kidnapped in broad daylight in a busy London square, Ryker knows he has his work cut out. Ryker is tasked with figuring out what went wrong. But when his good friend Sam Moreno disappears without a trace , the mission becomes more personal than he could have imagined. Torn between toeing the government line, and finding the answers he needs , Ryker realises there’s only one way to find those responsible and to punish them... His way.
330 pages, Paperback
Published March 16, 2021
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About the author
Rob Sinclair
34 books683 followersRob is the author of the critically acclaimed and bestselling Enemy series and James Ryker series of espionage thrillers. His books have sold over half a million copies to date with many reviewers and readers having likened Rob's work to authors at the very top of the genre, including Lee Child and Vince Flynn.
Rob began writing in 2009 following a promise to his wife, an avid reader, that he could pen a ‘can’t put down’ thriller. He worked for nearly 13 years for a global accounting firm after graduating from The University of Nottingham in 2002, specialising in forensic fraud investigations at both national and international levels. Rob now writes full time.
Originally from the North East of England, Rob has lived and worked in a number of fast paced cities and is now based near Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife, sons and dog
Rob began writing in 2009 following a promise to his wife, an avid reader, that he could pen a ‘can’t put down’ thriller. He worked for nearly 13 years for a global accounting firm after graduating from The University of Nottingham in 2002, specialising in forensic fraud investigations at both national and international levels. Rob now writes full time.
Originally from the North East of England, Rob has lived and worked in a number of fast paced cities and is now based near Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife, sons and dog
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March 30, 2021
For followers of this author's James Ryker series, Ryker is once again introduced in this prequel to the RYKER RETURNS series. RENEGADE is only the beginning.....
Ryker is now working freelance for an Intelligence agency. He's asked to participate in a surveillance mission but things don't turn out exactly the way they were supposed to. The target of the surveillance is kidnapped.
It only gets more complicated when a good friend disappears without a warning of any kind. Was he a part of this mission? Did he see or hear something he wasn't meant to?
Ryker will do what it takes to get answers ....
The plot is fast-paced, the high degree of suspense starts on the first page and maintains that level through the final unexpected conclusion. Lots of thrilling action keeps the reader glued to the pages. I can hardly wait to see what happens next in his adventures.
Many thanks to the author for the digital copy of this espionage thriller. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
Ryker is now working freelance for an Intelligence agency. He's asked to participate in a surveillance mission but things don't turn out exactly the way they were supposed to. The target of the surveillance is kidnapped.
It only gets more complicated when a good friend disappears without a warning of any kind. Was he a part of this mission? Did he see or hear something he wasn't meant to?
Ryker will do what it takes to get answers ....
The plot is fast-paced, the high degree of suspense starts on the first page and maintains that level through the final unexpected conclusion. Lots of thrilling action keeps the reader glued to the pages. I can hardly wait to see what happens next in his adventures.
Many thanks to the author for the digital copy of this espionage thriller. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
April 12, 2021
Blimey it’s really good to have Ryket back again, like greeting an old friend after a while apart. Not sure I’d necessarily want him as a friend though, a tiny bit dangerous to say the least.
Rob Sinclair is a terrific thriller writer, so immersive and always addictive, he writes the kind of page turners that really engage. Ryker as a character is intriguingly compelling always and it’s no different here.
Trying to find answers after a surveillance operation goes wrong, the hunt for clues soon turns personal for our favourite intelligence operator, as usual from then on in he follows his own path towards a great finale.
I read it fast, a bit like the excellent plot and overall this was a great read once again. Bring on more Ryker is what I say.
Easily read as a standalone this might be a good kicking off point for new readers and will certainly be more than satisfying for already fans.
Recommended.
Rob Sinclair is a terrific thriller writer, so immersive and always addictive, he writes the kind of page turners that really engage. Ryker as a character is intriguingly compelling always and it’s no different here.
Trying to find answers after a surveillance operation goes wrong, the hunt for clues soon turns personal for our favourite intelligence operator, as usual from then on in he follows his own path towards a great finale.
I read it fast, a bit like the excellent plot and overall this was a great read once again. Bring on more Ryker is what I say.
Easily read as a standalone this might be a good kicking off point for new readers and will certainly be more than satisfying for already fans.
Recommended.
April 4, 2021
One of the best thrillers currently out there
James Ryker formerly known as Carl Logan has ended up as a freelancing intelligence specialist. He is well versed in the arts of spying, lying and killing but when he signs up to consult MI5 on a routine surveillance mission, little does he know about the devastating long-term impact it will have on him and the only two people he truly cares about...
Rob Sinclair is by now a well-known name in the action thriller genre and rightly so! With his first novel DANCE WITH THE ENEMY Sinclair already established himself as a master of fast paced espionage action with plenty of unexpected twists and turns.
His latest novel though is also his best one to date. From the exhilarating opening sequence in central London to the heart-pounding climax in Trieste Sinclair always keeps the action and the flow of the story at the maximum. The pacing is just perfect, with great characters, a complex but not unnecessary complicated storyline and a couple of spell-bending twists that I never saw coming. It’s still relatively early in the year but this one is already shaping up as one of my favourite reads. Don’t miss it!
James Ryker formerly known as Carl Logan has ended up as a freelancing intelligence specialist. He is well versed in the arts of spying, lying and killing but when he signs up to consult MI5 on a routine surveillance mission, little does he know about the devastating long-term impact it will have on him and the only two people he truly cares about...
Rob Sinclair is by now a well-known name in the action thriller genre and rightly so! With his first novel DANCE WITH THE ENEMY Sinclair already established himself as a master of fast paced espionage action with plenty of unexpected twists and turns.
His latest novel though is also his best one to date. From the exhilarating opening sequence in central London to the heart-pounding climax in Trieste Sinclair always keeps the action and the flow of the story at the maximum. The pacing is just perfect, with great characters, a complex but not unnecessary complicated storyline and a couple of spell-bending twists that I never saw coming. It’s still relatively early in the year but this one is already shaping up as one of my favourite reads. Don’t miss it!
March 31, 2021
Where to start! God it feels good to have Ryker back. Fans of the author will know the roots of James Ryker, an intelligence agent whose had more than his fair share of trauma in his life… but guys like Ryker only give up when their dead.
The story starts on what seems like a simple mission for Ryker but nothing ever goes simple does it? A surveillance mission turns to kidnap..and worse.. but why?
To ramp up the pressure Ryker is also feeling watched…paranoid.. but so should trust your gut sometimes…or is he just getting too old for the game? and there’s not just bad guys to watch for now…he’s on home soil.. everyone has a camera these days.
Ryker goes out on the limb to find out who is behind the kidnapping and why, and the JIA who he works for aren’t the only ones looking to track him down after he kind of goes rogue, MI5, MI6 you name it..he’s pissed them off some how.
To top off the pressure a close acquaintance of Ryker’s goes missing. This friend has a strong connection to Ryker.. let’s be fair, not many can call Ryker a friend and stay alive for long.
The connections explode in this action packed story as Ryker painstakingly puts the pieces together. It’s gruesome and awesome at the same time..
It’s another cracking read in the life of James Ryker by the author who is a wizard with the wordplay, the flow is so bloody good I found myself reading at midnight, hours had gone by without me noticing.
Renegade can certainly be read is a standalone if you are new to the author and it’s credit where credits due to the author on that, his plot lines are so easy to follow it’s effortless to jump in whilst at the same time have such riveting action that you can’t help but get hooked and see the time and attention the author has clearly put into the story.
For me it was great to be back with Ryker but the addition of Moreno blew my mind, I honestly didn’t think we would see her again and what a comeback!
The writing is a pure joy to read and I love how I drifted off reminiscing about other Ryker adventures along the way!
It’s a brilliant return of an established character, fans will love it.. quite honestly everyone will love it.
The story starts on what seems like a simple mission for Ryker but nothing ever goes simple does it? A surveillance mission turns to kidnap..and worse.. but why?
To ramp up the pressure Ryker is also feeling watched…paranoid.. but so should trust your gut sometimes…or is he just getting too old for the game? and there’s not just bad guys to watch for now…he’s on home soil.. everyone has a camera these days.
Ryker goes out on the limb to find out who is behind the kidnapping and why, and the JIA who he works for aren’t the only ones looking to track him down after he kind of goes rogue, MI5, MI6 you name it..he’s pissed them off some how.
To top off the pressure a close acquaintance of Ryker’s goes missing. This friend has a strong connection to Ryker.. let’s be fair, not many can call Ryker a friend and stay alive for long.
The connections explode in this action packed story as Ryker painstakingly puts the pieces together. It’s gruesome and awesome at the same time..
It’s another cracking read in the life of James Ryker by the author who is a wizard with the wordplay, the flow is so bloody good I found myself reading at midnight, hours had gone by without me noticing.
Renegade can certainly be read is a standalone if you are new to the author and it’s credit where credits due to the author on that, his plot lines are so easy to follow it’s effortless to jump in whilst at the same time have such riveting action that you can’t help but get hooked and see the time and attention the author has clearly put into the story.
For me it was great to be back with Ryker but the addition of Moreno blew my mind, I honestly didn’t think we would see her again and what a comeback!
The writing is a pure joy to read and I love how I drifted off reminiscing about other Ryker adventures along the way!
It’s a brilliant return of an established character, fans will love it.. quite honestly everyone will love it.
August 2, 2024
Wasn’t that sure about this one, he doesn’t really come across as someone who is super smart he seems to stumble from one problem to another i sort of accepted better
August 6, 2024
Now it's time for my third review for Rob Sinclair and the sixth book in the James Ryker Series, The Rengade. I have read the last three books in succession. I was so engrossed in the series that I just kept on going! It says a lot that I could read the three back to back. Rob Sinclair has the skill of keeping the reader entrenched in the Ryker world.
When a routine operation goes awry. The threat to everything, including the Joint Intelligence Unit that Ryker works for, is imminent. Ryker has more than a challenge when his good friend Sam Moreno goes missing as well. He finds himself trapped, knowing he should be following protocol. Ryker decides it's time to follow his own rules to find and punish the people responsible.
My third review and,what can I say? Rob Sinclair certainly understands his readers and what they expect from The James Ryker Series. I can not fault his storytelling skills. He can weave a tale that leaves the reader wanting more constantly.
The action, intrigue, and tension are all there yet again. His characters are spot on. I get so invested in these thrillers and find myself on the edge of my seat as the tension rises.
We have to remember this is SIX books into a series! It never gets old or boring. There is always something fresh and exciting with every single instalment I read. The pace is fast. The fascination with the plot is like it's his first foray, but we know it's not. I think James Ryker needs to be around for a long time to come. I hope he is!
Thanks to Rachel's Random Resources and Boldwood Books for the gifted ebook to write my honest review.
When a routine operation goes awry. The threat to everything, including the Joint Intelligence Unit that Ryker works for, is imminent. Ryker has more than a challenge when his good friend Sam Moreno goes missing as well. He finds himself trapped, knowing he should be following protocol. Ryker decides it's time to follow his own rules to find and punish the people responsible.
My third review and,what can I say? Rob Sinclair certainly understands his readers and what they expect from The James Ryker Series. I can not fault his storytelling skills. He can weave a tale that leaves the reader wanting more constantly.
The action, intrigue, and tension are all there yet again. His characters are spot on. I get so invested in these thrillers and find myself on the edge of my seat as the tension rises.
We have to remember this is SIX books into a series! It never gets old or boring. There is always something fresh and exciting with every single instalment I read. The pace is fast. The fascination with the plot is like it's his first foray, but we know it's not. I think James Ryker needs to be around for a long time to come. I hope he is!
Thanks to Rachel's Random Resources and Boldwood Books for the gifted ebook to write my honest review.
March 30, 2021
Action Packed Roller Coaster
Renegade is packed full of action and has plenty of twists which make it a thoroughly entertaining read. It can be read as a stand alone but it is also part of a number of books featuring the protagonist James Ryker, now a freelance intelligence agent and it is a worthy addition to the collection.
I loved that the read introduces the reader to the action early on, setting the scene for a plot which spans the UK and the European mainland. There are some violent scenes which made be cringe – but nothing out of place in a spy thriller such as this where the moral compass of many of those involved in organised crime is suspect.
True to form Ryker plays by his own sometimes unorthodox rules and he has to employ all of his intelligence skills and physical and mental resilience as he gets closer to achieving his goal. There are a number of secondary characters that feature in the story as Ryker goes renegade in his quest to get to the bottom of who is responsible for the failed mission. I enjoyed these characters and their moral ambiguities and also how the various plot threads were laid out, eventually coming together as the story reaches its resolution.
All in all a great read, with a plenty of twists and turns and a protagonist who is single minded in his quest, especially when it gets personal. Please note, a copy of this book was given to me by the author for the purpose of a fair and honest review.
Renegade is packed full of action and has plenty of twists which make it a thoroughly entertaining read. It can be read as a stand alone but it is also part of a number of books featuring the protagonist James Ryker, now a freelance intelligence agent and it is a worthy addition to the collection.
I loved that the read introduces the reader to the action early on, setting the scene for a plot which spans the UK and the European mainland. There are some violent scenes which made be cringe – but nothing out of place in a spy thriller such as this where the moral compass of many of those involved in organised crime is suspect.
True to form Ryker plays by his own sometimes unorthodox rules and he has to employ all of his intelligence skills and physical and mental resilience as he gets closer to achieving his goal. There are a number of secondary characters that feature in the story as Ryker goes renegade in his quest to get to the bottom of who is responsible for the failed mission. I enjoyed these characters and their moral ambiguities and also how the various plot threads were laid out, eventually coming together as the story reaches its resolution.
All in all a great read, with a plenty of twists and turns and a protagonist who is single minded in his quest, especially when it gets personal. Please note, a copy of this book was given to me by the author for the purpose of a fair and honest review.
April 26, 2021
Story has several storylines for more than half the book before starting to connect them. Parker Yedlin, Sam, Fischer. Near end, author refers to certain events as happening three years earlier that conflict with events earlier in the book. I wondered if he meant three days rather than three years. No explanation about Sam being in a pysche hospital at same time as she apparently was working for Fischer. Why would a billionaire like Fischer go chasing after Sam and join a gun battle? Massive corruption not explained or developed. Ryker visits Sam almost everyday and then at end of book? I won’t spoil ending. So many storylines introduced but not developed.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 14, 2022
Soo good to have Ryker back and a simple observation operation goes wrong and Ryker is on the trail against orders from his boss Winter but after his friend goes missing He's got on the trail to track her down and finds himself in tight situations again great read .Hope there is more please .
March 17, 2021
Oh wow I didn't know this was a series. I thoroughly enjoyed the action in this book so much. So Definitely will have to read the others in this series. 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ from me !
November 28, 2021
This was first read by author Rob Sinclair in the James Ryker series. Being an avid fan of espionage thrillers, I was captivated after reading the blurb of the second book in the Ryker Returns series - Assasins and therefore determined to start with the first book to get a first-hand evolvement of the characters. The plot is high octane and nail-biting with opening suspense that is steadily paced and culminates in an action-packed sequence. The storyline split into two - one featuring James Ryker and the other Desi Haan. James Ryker, a veteran intelligence officer and now a freelancer is working for Joint Intelligence agency's (JIA) operations that works under the radar of CIA and MI6. He is assigned to an surveillance ops involving a high profile banker with shady dealings, Clint Parker and Yuri Ledlin, a member of the ultra-right-wing of an Israeli political faction. However, this simple mission goes awry and Clint Parker is kidnapped in broad daylight from the busy London Street. Ryker is tasked to figure out what went wrong. In a parallel timeline, another plot is concocted involving a heist in the fortified house of one of the world's richest men and whose security is managed by Daisy Haan and her employer Cathy Chester. Haan is following the trials of the raiders, who have eloped with a set of digital keys to cryptocurrency worth $200 Million. However, when James Ryker's confidante and ex-MI6 agent Sam Moreno, who lost her leg in an African operation and is recuperating in the rehabilitation wing of a hospital is kidnapped, the mission becomes more personal. The two storyline paces in parallel with both Ryker and Haan determined to reach out to the perpetrators. Eventually, the two plots intertwine and converge paving the way to a bigger conspiracy that was not envisioned and a striking revelation that pulled the rugs off my feet. The author has done a brilliant work and I could correlate this series to the likes of Jason Bourne and Ben Hope. A truly remarkable page-turner that will not regret my decision to begin reading this series and following the author. The second book is already in my TBR and will embark on it soon.
April 6, 2021
Rob Sinclair is back, which only means one thing……RYKER is back! OMG I am so excited I love this series. A series that started off with Carl Logan in the enemy series. Then Logan became James Ryker in the Ryker series. Now we have the Ryker Returns thriller series.
It has been a while since I have read a Ryker book but OMG this book was certainly worth the wait. Renegade is another action packed, full speed, adrenaline read. Right from the word go I couldn’t put this book down. I was racing through the pages to get to the end.
Ryker is a character that I cant get enough of. Each story he finds himself on a mission and we follow him to different countries. I went into this thinking I wonder where the author is going to take us this time. I have to say that I loved the fact that Ryker was London for some of the story. A place that I know and felt at home with. London is just for starters has we follow Ryker to other cities across the ocean.
The author has done a brilliant job of making me feel like I am in the story. I say it every time that this should be a movie! Ryker would certainly give Jason Bourne a run for his money that’s for sure.
This is a highly entertaining read full of twists and turns which I cannot recommend enough. Giving it all the stars.
It has been a while since I have read a Ryker book but OMG this book was certainly worth the wait. Renegade is another action packed, full speed, adrenaline read. Right from the word go I couldn’t put this book down. I was racing through the pages to get to the end.
Ryker is a character that I cant get enough of. Each story he finds himself on a mission and we follow him to different countries. I went into this thinking I wonder where the author is going to take us this time. I have to say that I loved the fact that Ryker was London for some of the story. A place that I know and felt at home with. London is just for starters has we follow Ryker to other cities across the ocean.
The author has done a brilliant job of making me feel like I am in the story. I say it every time that this should be a movie! Ryker would certainly give Jason Bourne a run for his money that’s for sure.
This is a highly entertaining read full of twists and turns which I cannot recommend enough. Giving it all the stars.
April 11, 2021
God I love James Ryker – he is the ultimate action hero. Even when he was Carl Logan, I loved him. I’m not big on action thrillers but Ryker (along with the hunky Jake Boulder) is someone I do go back to time and time again.
But he’s no longer under the protection of the JIA, he’s freelance… He goes hell bent, bull in a China shop to any situation, no matter what the consequences BUT he weighs up the risk. He knows he doesn’t have that secretive almost immunity to getting the job done. Blood baths wherever Ryker went, whether it’s him or someone else spilling the blood. There is definitely a difference to previous outings for Ryker; there is less of the jet-set lifestyle of a spy to this read. The majority of Ryker’s time is spent in the UK which isn’t a bad thing, just a difference to some of the previous investigations Ryker has done under his tenure with the JIA.
This book what I expect from Sinclair but he’s upped a gear with Renegade. I don’t know if this is down to the slight freedom Ryker has being freelance or the concern our leading man shows when his female friend goes missing. If you like a good action packed thriller that races along with pace, you can’t go wrong with the latest Ryker read.
But he’s no longer under the protection of the JIA, he’s freelance… He goes hell bent, bull in a China shop to any situation, no matter what the consequences BUT he weighs up the risk. He knows he doesn’t have that secretive almost immunity to getting the job done. Blood baths wherever Ryker went, whether it’s him or someone else spilling the blood. There is definitely a difference to previous outings for Ryker; there is less of the jet-set lifestyle of a spy to this read. The majority of Ryker’s time is spent in the UK which isn’t a bad thing, just a difference to some of the previous investigations Ryker has done under his tenure with the JIA.
This book what I expect from Sinclair but he’s upped a gear with Renegade. I don’t know if this is down to the slight freedom Ryker has being freelance or the concern our leading man shows when his female friend goes missing. If you like a good action packed thriller that races along with pace, you can’t go wrong with the latest Ryker read.
June 9, 2021
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TW/CW: Violence, gore, murder, death, kidnapping, torture, using someone's child as a bargaining tool/threat
While I’ve never read any Rob Sinclair or Jaames Ryker books before, I had a great first introduction to the character and author. This book was full of suspense and thrills along with a lot of action, not to mention the very gorey and stomach churning torture scenes. Split into two storylines following James Ryker and Daisy Haan, the beginning of this book starts out a little slow, but even then there’s already plenty of action to immerse yourself in. Right off the bat, there’s a surveillance mission gone wrong with their target ending up dead after a pretty intense chase scene. Eventually the two storylines start to intertwine as events from one story begin to make a lot more sense leading to a pretty big plot twist that I was not expecting. The book ends with a bang and a pretty decent amount of closure too.
A great read that I could hardly put down!
TW/CW: Violence, gore, murder, death, kidnapping, torture, using someone's child as a bargaining tool/threat
While I’ve never read any Rob Sinclair or Jaames Ryker books before, I had a great first introduction to the character and author. This book was full of suspense and thrills along with a lot of action, not to mention the very gorey and stomach churning torture scenes. Split into two storylines following James Ryker and Daisy Haan, the beginning of this book starts out a little slow, but even then there’s already plenty of action to immerse yourself in. Right off the bat, there’s a surveillance mission gone wrong with their target ending up dead after a pretty intense chase scene. Eventually the two storylines start to intertwine as events from one story begin to make a lot more sense leading to a pretty big plot twist that I was not expecting. The book ends with a bang and a pretty decent amount of closure too.
A great read that I could hardly put down!
June 11, 2022
This only applies to the audio version since I can't comment on how the print version is presented but I suspect it may have been the same.
It's a bit lame for an otherwise excellent writer to employ purposeful deception in order to "surprise" the reader-- to provide a "clever twist."
It's not clever or good storytelling to tell two different stories with two different storylines without clarifying one story takes place years earlier than the other so you can "merge" the two stories near the end of the book for a "surprise" and "twist the reader doesn't see coming." Correct-- a reader wouldn't see such deception coming-- they wouldn't assume a writer would stoop so low to feed his ego proving how "clever" he is.
If Sinclair has to go to these lengths to try and keep Ryker "fresh and innovative" I think it is time he moves on from Ryker.
It's a bit lame for an otherwise excellent writer to employ purposeful deception in order to "surprise" the reader-- to provide a "clever twist."
It's not clever or good storytelling to tell two different stories with two different storylines without clarifying one story takes place years earlier than the other so you can "merge" the two stories near the end of the book for a "surprise" and "twist the reader doesn't see coming." Correct-- a reader wouldn't see such deception coming-- they wouldn't assume a writer would stoop so low to feed his ego proving how "clever" he is.
If Sinclair has to go to these lengths to try and keep Ryker "fresh and innovative" I think it is time he moves on from Ryker.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 16, 2021
It's not really a 'Ryker Returns' book for me because I read it immediately after the James Ryker series...couldn't get enough! Although undoubtedly an incredibly brilliant book with nail biting action it was a little tamer than the previous books (people who have only read this one will think I'm nuts). Not complicated to follow but extremely intriguing. Mr Ryker certainly does have a gauardian angel on his shoulder. I know he doesn't go looking for trouble (it comes to him) but my goodness he doesn't half unwittingly cause it! He will always be around to fight another day....for now. I'm looking forward to it. A greatly entertaining book created by an exceptionally gifted writer.
September 6, 2021
This is a fantastic, highly paced, action packed thriller, which I loved and found very exciting. It was my first James Ryker book, but it won't be my last and I can't wait to read about him again soon!
The story starts with James Ryker trying to figure out what went wrong with a surveillance mission, where the key target got kidnapped. He gets embroiled in the case and the excitement never stops. I really enjoyed listening to how it all unfolded. The narrator of the book was great and I really enjoyed the way he portrayed the story.
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
The story starts with James Ryker trying to figure out what went wrong with a surveillance mission, where the key target got kidnapped. He gets embroiled in the case and the excitement never stops. I really enjoyed listening to how it all unfolded. The narrator of the book was great and I really enjoyed the way he portrayed the story.
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
June 24, 2022
Renegade by Rob Sinclair and Narrated by: Marston York This is the first book in the new Ryker Returns, series This was a great start to a new series by Rob. All his books I have read or listened to have been excellent from start to finish and I can not recommend him enough, His books are always engaging with lots of great twists and turns throughout and Another great action packed thriller.
The narrator Marston was very good. and he made this audiobook excellent to listen to.
I highly recommended this book and can be read as a stand alone book.
Big Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to listen this lovely audiobook.
The narrator Marston was very good. and he made this audiobook excellent to listen to.
I highly recommended this book and can be read as a stand alone book.
Big Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to listen this lovely audiobook.
April 3, 2021
Renegade. Rob Sinclair
The murky world of intelligence gathering, covert operations and the bloodshed and death that surrounds it.Ryker, former covert operator, and JIA operative does the type of work M15 and M16 are incapable of doing. Extreme wealth has it's privileges. Anyone can be bought if the bribe or price is right. This is an extremely fast paced and well written action thriller. In its conclusion a tighter reign will be put on Britains investigative branches. An excellent read!!
The murky world of intelligence gathering, covert operations and the bloodshed and death that surrounds it.Ryker, former covert operator, and JIA operative does the type of work M15 and M16 are incapable of doing. Extreme wealth has it's privileges. Anyone can be bought if the bribe or price is right. This is an extremely fast paced and well written action thriller. In its conclusion a tighter reign will be put on Britains investigative branches. An excellent read!!
May 18, 2021
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and Rob Sinclair for an ARC in return for an honest review.
I personally love Rob Sinclair’s DI Stephens novels. I haven’t read then previous Ryker series but I don’t think that overly mattered. I did find this audiobook a little difficult to follow as it has a lot of characters. However, I found myself really starting to enjoy it once I got to grips with who was who. A quick-paced thriller with plenty of action. It would make a great film! It’s full of suspense.
I personally love Rob Sinclair’s DI Stephens novels. I haven’t read then previous Ryker series but I don’t think that overly mattered. I did find this audiobook a little difficult to follow as it has a lot of characters. However, I found myself really starting to enjoy it once I got to grips with who was who. A quick-paced thriller with plenty of action. It would make a great film! It’s full of suspense.
April 25, 2021
Absolutely brilliant! James Ryker is back in a truly unputdownable thriller. A routine operation goes wrong and suddenly the whole intelligence world, including Ryker's JIA is under threat. The usual plentiful quota of dead bodies, and related injuries follow Ryker, but this seems different, less random. The conclusion seems to close once and for all a chapter in Ryker's life, but you feel that the always excellent Rob Sinclair still has plenty in store for James Ryker; I can't wait to discover it.
May 20, 2021
So, Mr Tyler, where next?
A typical truculent Ryker encounters friends where not expected and foes you just know will creep out of the woodwork sooner or later. As usual cities and towns are name-dropped evoking memories of places I have been to in my past. This book reads like a nice diversion from the norm and leaves readers with thoughts of its eventual direction. Won't spoil things but will the farewells be the launch pad.
A typical truculent Ryker encounters friends where not expected and foes you just know will creep out of the woodwork sooner or later. As usual cities and towns are name-dropped evoking memories of places I have been to in my past. This book reads like a nice diversion from the norm and leaves readers with thoughts of its eventual direction. Won't spoil things but will the farewells be the launch pad.
June 19, 2021
Ryker at his best.
Ryker finds himself fighting for the truth into why he is being followed after an undercover operation goes wrong.
Is it possible that there is a mole giving information to the bad guys,that is what Ryker is going to find out,however he is not ready for what he does discover and more shockingly who is involved.
A definite must read for readers of this genre of storyline.
Ryker finds himself fighting for the truth into why he is being followed after an undercover operation goes wrong.
Is it possible that there is a mole giving information to the bad guys,that is what Ryker is going to find out,however he is not ready for what he does discover and more shockingly who is involved.
A definite must read for readers of this genre of storyline.
June 29, 2021
#Renegade #NetGalley
I received a free copy of the book for an honest review
Where do you start with a book like this where the action kicks off from the start
Ryker is back and even if you have not read any of the previous books you can read this as a stand alone
It is an excellent action Thriller and starts with an under cover operation gone wrong and Ryker searching for the truth and he is someone who you don't mess with
This book is highly recommended
I received a free copy of the book for an honest review
Where do you start with a book like this where the action kicks off from the start
Ryker is back and even if you have not read any of the previous books you can read this as a stand alone
It is an excellent action Thriller and starts with an under cover operation gone wrong and Ryker searching for the truth and he is someone who you don't mess with
This book is highly recommended
August 3, 2024
I’m now used to James Ryker and familiar with the characters that surround him. Peter Winter remains one of the goodish guys despite not being consistently good. I loved that Sam Moreno appeared in this book but was a little confused by what seemed like a character change. I should have relaxed into it, as Rob Sinclair definitely knows how to handle his characters effectively.
The action begins in the UK, and I enjoyed imagining the areas described by the narrative. That said, the book soon adopts a Continental theme with visits to Italy, Germany, France and beyond, to name a few of the stops. With the action spreading across multiple borders, it was interesting to see the differing Intelligence Agencies trying and failing to work together.
One of the things that I have come to love about this author is how flexible his characters and plots are. There seem to be no set themes for the books other than good fighting evil. Even those lines become blurred occasionally, with Ryker making some questionable decisions. Once again, the action is what I have come to expect, and the story moves quickly, leaving the reader to catch up as they go.
The jeopardy comes from several areas as the story accelerates through a whole host of challenging situations. There are plenty of surprises for the reader, but I don’t include spoilers in my reviews. Just rest assured that the tone is exactly what I’ve come to expect from this brilliant author.
I hope that you’ll purchase some or all of this author's books; they are all terrific.
The action begins in the UK, and I enjoyed imagining the areas described by the narrative. That said, the book soon adopts a Continental theme with visits to Italy, Germany, France and beyond, to name a few of the stops. With the action spreading across multiple borders, it was interesting to see the differing Intelligence Agencies trying and failing to work together.
One of the things that I have come to love about this author is how flexible his characters and plots are. There seem to be no set themes for the books other than good fighting evil. Even those lines become blurred occasionally, with Ryker making some questionable decisions. Once again, the action is what I have come to expect, and the story moves quickly, leaving the reader to catch up as they go.
The jeopardy comes from several areas as the story accelerates through a whole host of challenging situations. There are plenty of surprises for the reader, but I don’t include spoilers in my reviews. Just rest assured that the tone is exactly what I’ve come to expect from this brilliant author.
I hope that you’ll purchase some or all of this author's books; they are all terrific.
November 12, 2025
Another Non Stop Action Page Turner from Rob Sinclair
I have to say that I’m a James Ryker fan. Have read them all and can’t wait for the next installment to say the least.
This one did not disappoint, with multiple story lines seamlessly woven together in perfect edge of your seat fashion.
If you haven’t picked one of these up yet, start at the beginning and you will be in for a lot of entertaining sleepless nights.
Thanks Rob—Can’t wait for the next one!
I have to say that I’m a James Ryker fan. Have read them all and can’t wait for the next installment to say the least.
This one did not disappoint, with multiple story lines seamlessly woven together in perfect edge of your seat fashion.
If you haven’t picked one of these up yet, start at the beginning and you will be in for a lot of entertaining sleepless nights.
Thanks Rob—Can’t wait for the next one!
April 3, 2021
Hugely readable with good pace
Plot simpler than other James Ryker books.
Extremely well written - I read this in 2 days as I didn’t want to put it down.
Ryker becoming even more Neanderthal!
Just a long wait to the next one now (sigh).
Plot simpler than other James Ryker books.
Extremely well written - I read this in 2 days as I didn’t want to put it down.
Ryker becoming even more Neanderthal!
Just a long wait to the next one now (sigh).
April 9, 2021
Five Stars
This was book 1 of the Ryker Returns series. Lots of action and even more twists and turns. I really enjoyed the book and very much look forward to the next book in the series. A big thank you to the author Rob Sinclair and from me a well deserved 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was book 1 of the Ryker Returns series. Lots of action and even more twists and turns. I really enjoyed the book and very much look forward to the next book in the series. A big thank you to the author Rob Sinclair and from me a well deserved 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
April 17, 2021
fast and furious from the get go, Ryker is dragged into a kidnapping case when he was merely supposed to be surveilling. A welcome return for me of this character- multi-dimensional, thoroughly likeable and always in the thick of things!
April 18, 2021
Action packed from the start. Very exciting and full of suspense as all of the Ryder books. A book where you never know whose side anyone is on or who you can trust until the end.
Look forward to the next adventure.
Thank you
Look forward to the next adventure.
Thank you
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