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Charity Styles Caribbean Thriller #6
Lost Charity
After a long hiatus, Charity Styles is itching to get back into the fray. She’s had a succession of minor assignments, none of which provided her with the action she craves.After months of recharging and rethinking her position in the Armstrong organization, she’s on the verge of walking away, returning to what could be a more normal life. But what’s a normal life look like for a former covert assassin?Then she gets two assignments, which have nothing to do with each other. The first is to ferry a group of people out to a large mega-yacht. When it turns out that one of those people is the girl she thinks of as a niece and the mega-yacht is captained by an old friend, she sets her sails and is quickly underway.What the second assignment is, will not only test Charity’s abilities as an undercover asset to the giant Armstrong Research conglomerate, but will also assess her ability to keep a lid on her emotions when faced with the type of people she most loathes.From the Cayman Islands to the Eastern Caribbean, the coast of Brazil, and finally, the U.S. Virgin Islands, her mental state is constantly being tested. Will she find the one person who is at the head of a vast sex trafficking operation? Or will she become just another victim to the traffickers? Will she even be able to restrain her inner demons when she encounters the worst of the worst of human society?
264 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 29, 2021
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Wayne Stinnett
55 books634 followersI'm a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and now, a full time novelist. Between those careers, I've also worked as a deckhand, commercial fisherman, divemaster, taxi driver, construction manager, and truck driver. I live in the Sea Islands, near Beaufort, SC, with my wife and youngest daughter. We also have three grown children, five grand children, three dogs and a whole flock of parakeets. I grew up in Melbourne, FL and have also lived in the Florida Keys and Cozumel, MX.
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December 3, 2021
Non-stop Adventr
Another Charity Styles adventure that would have easily earned 5 stars except for the unnecessary foul language and gratuitous sex. The story would have read just as well without it!
In had to return to edit my original review by adding the following:
I retrospect, I was disappointed in the storyline ending that sets Charity up to fail. Given her backstory, i.e., being shot down, captured, tortured and raped, Wayne Stinnett uses the Armstrong Group to put her in a situation where her response is a given. Then, when she reacts as one would expect her to, i.e., finding the key pedophile raping an underage girl and staging his death as an accident, the Armstrong Group wants to debrief her and fire her. That ending to this story is wrong on so many fronts and I will give serious thought to skipping future Charity Styles novels!
Another Charity Styles adventure that would have easily earned 5 stars except for the unnecessary foul language and gratuitous sex. The story would have read just as well without it!
In had to return to edit my original review by adding the following:
I retrospect, I was disappointed in the storyline ending that sets Charity up to fail. Given her backstory, i.e., being shot down, captured, tortured and raped, Wayne Stinnett uses the Armstrong Group to put her in a situation where her response is a given. Then, when she reacts as one would expect her to, i.e., finding the key pedophile raping an underage girl and staging his death as an accident, the Armstrong Group wants to debrief her and fire her. That ending to this story is wrong on so many fronts and I will give serious thought to skipping future Charity Styles novels!
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December 5, 2021
Wayne Stinnett has very skillfully combined Charity Styles' latest mission with the foundation characters of Jesse McDermitt, his wife Savannah (Charity's best friend) and their daughter Florence, Chyrel and a couple of others. Those others being Armstrong agents Jerry Snyder and TJ. We get to see Jesse's new life as Captain of the Armstrong "research" yacht "Ambrosia" and a little deeper look into the world of what the Jack Armstrong organization is. This book gives us a view of the developments that lead up to the previously published account of Jerry Snyder and TJ operating in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. (On a side note, I don't like the Jerry and TJ characters.) The story moves along very quickly with the outcome being a surprise regarding Charity and when we might see her again, if ever. Charity again shows us that she is not someone to be taken lightly. She certainly lets her handler/boss Stockwell know what she thinks of him.
The next book "All Ahead Full" with Jesse McDermitt as Captain of the "Ambrosia" is available on Dec 6. I've got it on order already. Personally I'm ready for Jesse to get back to his island in the Content Keys in Florida for awhile with his friends and family and some of the previous characters
that we grew to like. Maybe it's time for a reunion of some of them in a forthcoming book by Wayne. Jesse's daughter and son-in-law. Are they still game wardens? Is Jimmy still chartering the "Gaspar's Revenge"? Is Rusty still operating the Rusty Anchor bar and grill? What became of the Key West shrimper and his little family that maintained Jesse's island then moved to Louisiana? I as a devoted reader enjoyed these characters in the "Fallen" and "Rising" series of Jesse McDermitt and Charity Styles and the original cast. The potential for future adventures seems to be great.
The next book "All Ahead Full" with Jesse McDermitt as Captain of the "Ambrosia" is available on Dec 6. I've got it on order already. Personally I'm ready for Jesse to get back to his island in the Content Keys in Florida for awhile with his friends and family and some of the previous characters
that we grew to like. Maybe it's time for a reunion of some of them in a forthcoming book by Wayne. Jesse's daughter and son-in-law. Are they still game wardens? Is Jimmy still chartering the "Gaspar's Revenge"? Is Rusty still operating the Rusty Anchor bar and grill? What became of the Key West shrimper and his little family that maintained Jesse's island then moved to Louisiana? I as a devoted reader enjoyed these characters in the "Fallen" and "Rising" series of Jesse McDermitt and Charity Styles and the original cast. The potential for future adventures seems to be great.
December 7, 2021
Nice to have Charity back.
I have enjoyed all Wayne Stinnett's books. It had been a while since the last Charity Stiles book, though she has made appearances in some of the other book series. She is a very complex yet interesting character. In this book I feel like I have gotten to understand her better and found her more likable, though I never disliked her before. While this book has threads from two previous non Charity Stiles books woven in, they are seen from Charity's perspective, which I enjoyed. Wayne Stinnett confessed in his Afterward that he finds writing the Charity Stiles books difficult, I hope he continues this series with many more, and with less time between them.
I have enjoyed all Wayne Stinnett's books. It had been a while since the last Charity Stiles book, though she has made appearances in some of the other book series. She is a very complex yet interesting character. In this book I feel like I have gotten to understand her better and found her more likable, though I never disliked her before. While this book has threads from two previous non Charity Stiles books woven in, they are seen from Charity's perspective, which I enjoyed. Wayne Stinnett confessed in his Afterward that he finds writing the Charity Stiles books difficult, I hope he continues this series with many more, and with less time between them.
November 30, 2021
A twisted ending
Well, another wonderful book. And a truly surprise ending. It was a sad but so emotional ending of Tank I was surprised and impressed with the details of getting Tank home for his funeral. I’m impressed with Charity she sure can think of interesting ways for payback . I really enjoy her books I hope there will be more soon. Thank you for a book well worth reading Candylady
Well, another wonderful book. And a truly surprise ending. It was a sad but so emotional ending of Tank I was surprised and impressed with the details of getting Tank home for his funeral. I’m impressed with Charity she sure can think of interesting ways for payback . I really enjoy her books I hope there will be more soon. Thank you for a book well worth reading Candylady
December 10, 2021
Great storyline
Tells a really good story, but could use some lessons on how to make it tougher and better in its telling.
Stories are usually quite unique but this one tends to recent headlines, which makes it more interesting because it's not the actual story, which is so horrible that I for one won't even read the details, but it puts it up as the target and tells another story based on that one. Tells you how it can happen, and how seemingly upstanding citizens with many friends in social, business, and political arenas, can actually work their business away from society's eyes and turn out to be worth a bullet or two.
Hope the author will get some advice. He gives lots of technical details which are probably loved by the enthusiasts in those world, and that worked well in Hunt for Red October, so it can work here,
too. Just need to tighten the test of the thoughts, dialogues, and movements to get rid of the extraneous stuff.
Tells a really good story, but could use some lessons on how to make it tougher and better in its telling.
Stories are usually quite unique but this one tends to recent headlines, which makes it more interesting because it's not the actual story, which is so horrible that I for one won't even read the details, but it puts it up as the target and tells another story based on that one. Tells you how it can happen, and how seemingly upstanding citizens with many friends in social, business, and political arenas, can actually work their business away from society's eyes and turn out to be worth a bullet or two.
Hope the author will get some advice. He gives lots of technical details which are probably loved by the enthusiasts in those world, and that worked well in Hunt for Red October, so it can work here,
too. Just need to tighten the test of the thoughts, dialogues, and movements to get rid of the extraneous stuff.
January 24, 2022
Charity helps expose underage trafficking
Wayne Stinnett delivers another fast paced Charity Styles thriller that keeps the pages turning. She goes undercover to help expose a person for two years has been taking advantage of underage girls from 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico and areas of the Caribbean.
However, leading up to conclusion an important member of Stinnett’s cast of characters loses fight with cancer. Charity has the Honor of Official Escort from Jesses ship to Island where they are met by Marine Honor Guard.
Charity proceeds to help end the underage issues with a way she is best known. ANOTHER Wayne Stinnett book that does not disappoint as was my experience!
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Wayne Stinnett delivers another fast paced Charity Styles thriller that keeps the pages turning. She goes undercover to help expose a person for two years has been taking advantage of underage girls from 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico and areas of the Caribbean.
However, leading up to conclusion an important member of Stinnett’s cast of characters loses fight with cancer. Charity has the Honor of Official Escort from Jesses ship to Island where they are met by Marine Honor Guard.
Charity proceeds to help end the underage issues with a way she is best known. ANOTHER Wayne Stinnett book that does not disappoint as was my experience!
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December 13, 2021
CHARITY AT HER BEST AND WORST
Charity is given an assignment to simply gather intelligence which goes sideways. After sending in all of the information gathered and reporting back that the subject appeared to have self-terminated in remorse, Charity contemplates her future options….will Charity disappear into the Caribbean sunset, or will there be further adventures???? That is the burning question in this reader’s mind!
Charity is given an assignment to simply gather intelligence which goes sideways. After sending in all of the information gathered and reporting back that the subject appeared to have self-terminated in remorse, Charity contemplates her future options….will Charity disappear into the Caribbean sunset, or will there be further adventures???? That is the burning question in this reader’s mind!
January 8, 2022
plagiarizing his own books
While a great story if you hadn’t read books previously released by this author, this book has very little original narrative. It’s just retelling Steady as She Goes and Wayward Sons from Charity’s point of view.
I’ve been reading all Wayne Stinnett’s books but guess it’s time to stop wasting my time. I’ll probably just stick with the Jesse books from now on.
While a great story if you hadn’t read books previously released by this author, this book has very little original narrative. It’s just retelling Steady as She Goes and Wayward Sons from Charity’s point of view.
I’ve been reading all Wayne Stinnett’s books but guess it’s time to stop wasting my time. I’ll probably just stick with the Jesse books from now on.
December 27, 2022
As of Chapter 17, this is practically copied-and-pasted from a Caribbean Adventure Series novel.
While I enjoyed that novel, how does an author justify publishing a “new” novel that is rehashed from a previous book?
To be fair, not all of the Charity Styles series novels (I’ve read all of both series) are this redundant, but - wow - this is frustrating.
My suggestion: Read the Caribbean Adventure Series and skip the Charity Styles series.
While I enjoyed that novel, how does an author justify publishing a “new” novel that is rehashed from a previous book?
To be fair, not all of the Charity Styles series novels (I’ve read all of both series) are this redundant, but - wow - this is frustrating.
My suggestion: Read the Caribbean Adventure Series and skip the Charity Styles series.
December 3, 2021
EXCELLENT
Wayne has a great way of playing with your mind and getting you to think that you are standing in the middle of the story. He is able to hold your attention so well that after you start his book you can't put it down until after 3am.
Can't wait for the next book to arrive.
Please read his entire series, it is really worth your time.
Wayne has a great way of playing with your mind and getting you to think that you are standing in the middle of the story. He is able to hold your attention so well that after you start his book you can't put it down until after 3am.
Can't wait for the next book to arrive.
Please read his entire series, it is really worth your time.
December 6, 2021
Always Enjoyable but Lacking
I thoroughly enjoyed this continuing adventure of Charity Styles and her associates, especially the (spoiler alert) sad but charming and enlightening death and honoring of Tank. But the meat of the adventure was weak and not substantial enough and described almost as an afterthought! That, disappointed me somewhat!
I thoroughly enjoyed this continuing adventure of Charity Styles and her associates, especially the (spoiler alert) sad but charming and enlightening death and honoring of Tank. But the meat of the adventure was weak and not substantial enough and described almost as an afterthought! That, disappointed me somewhat!
December 9, 2021
Wayne Stinnett delivers. However, I was disappointed that over half the book included the same events that were included in a previous book released by Wayne Stinnett. While I agree that some overlap is essential for the stories, I had expected more new content in the Lost Charity novel. However, with that said I did enjoy the read :)
December 23, 2021
In the style of Wayne, this continuation of the Charity Styles story blends the Jessie McDermott and Odd partners story line and fills in some missing dialog from the other story line. It is a bit repetitive in the intersecting story lines, but from the perspective of Charity.
She gets the job done, not as it was intended, but that is what keeps these reads interesting and fresh.
She gets the job done, not as it was intended, but that is what keeps these reads interesting and fresh.
September 20, 2024
Dudley Do Right
That could almost be Charity ‘s name. She has a protective moral code that gets her in trouble every time. She should have lived in the Wild Wild West. There really was no blood bath this time and Armstrong should have congratulated her. So where does she go now? Excellent.
That could almost be Charity ‘s name. She has a protective moral code that gets her in trouble every time. She should have lived in the Wild Wild West. There really was no blood bath this time and Armstrong should have congratulated her. So where does she go now? Excellent.
December 3, 2021
Not the greatest Charity story
This Charity Styles book was a little bit of a disappointment as every book I have read from this author have been outstanding, this just wasn’t up there , it felt a bit out of sorts.
But that won’t stop me from reading the rest of his books!!
This Charity Styles book was a little bit of a disappointment as every book I have read from this author have been outstanding, this just wasn’t up there , it felt a bit out of sorts.
But that won’t stop me from reading the rest of his books!!
December 9, 2021
Charity Is As Bad As Ever
Charity is Charity! That’s all you can say. This book shows her wilder side. It was a wonderful story, but I didn’t give it 5 stars because I thought the final sequence was a little convoluted. Good story, though.
Charity is Charity! That’s all you can say. This book shows her wilder side. It was a wonderful story, but I didn’t give it 5 stars because I thought the final sequence was a little convoluted. Good story, though.
December 13, 2021
First 2/3 of book was a repeat of 2 other book by Stinnett. I am disappointed in this book and how it was written. seems as though the author is getting lazy. I have read and purchased all of his other books this is the first one I did not enjoy.
December 15, 2021
Sad day charity lost
I felt the book in a story told her side of the dilemma and ended with a twist you got to bring her back into the cold for sure ciao from costa Rica an old hand I've read all your books so keep her I on my amigo
I felt the book in a story told her side of the dilemma and ended with a twist you got to bring her back into the cold for sure ciao from costa Rica an old hand I've read all your books so keep her I on my amigo
December 21, 2021
Charity
I really liked this book. Gave us more insight to who Charity was and is. This was not the shoot em up book that I thought it might be considering who Charity is but I couldn’t put it down.
Please continue the series!
I really liked this book. Gave us more insight to who Charity was and is. This was not the shoot em up book that I thought it might be considering who Charity is but I couldn’t put it down.
Please continue the series!
December 23, 2021
Unoriginal
This book uses the same characters and events as in another book by the author with a co-author. More than half the book describes events and situations that were reintroduced in the first of a new series.
This book uses the same characters and events as in another book by the author with a co-author. More than half the book describes events and situations that were reintroduced in the first of a new series.
January 3, 2022
This is a good series, and this one doesn't disappoint, not as full of action as some of the other Stinnett books, but a good solid plot. Charity has not yet overcome her demons and appears to be dropping out once again at the end of this novel.
January 8, 2022
Really enjoyed this book.
I have read all of the Jesse books and a few of the Charity books. This meshed into the Jesse stories and really intrigued me. I know I will continue reading the Charity books now. It caught on the hook! Recommend it highly.
I have read all of the Jesse books and a few of the Charity books. This meshed into the Jesse stories and really intrigued me. I know I will continue reading the Charity books now. It caught on the hook! Recommend it highly.
January 21, 2022
simply the best as always
Great story telling. I cried the first time when Tank died in Jessie’s book…… I bawled my head off in this on! These characters are like your family- can’t wait for the next installment!!
Great story telling. I cried the first time when Tank died in Jessie’s book…… I bawled my head off in this on! These characters are like your family- can’t wait for the next installment!!
February 22, 2022
Interesting story
I have enjoyed this entire series! We continue to get glimpses into Charity Styles. She just is who she has been trained to be.
Thank you for sharing your ability and gift as a story teller. Keep the stories coming.
I have enjoyed this entire series! We continue to get glimpses into Charity Styles. She just is who she has been trained to be.
Thank you for sharing your ability and gift as a story teller. Keep the stories coming.
March 10, 2022
Winner Winner Winner
The author spins a very complex yet easy to follow plot. The written expertise is very evident as the author strives for literary excellence. An author worthy of a following!
The author spins a very complex yet easy to follow plot. The written expertise is very evident as the author strives for literary excellence. An author worthy of a following!
April 20, 2022
I quit 50% in. Over 1/2 the book and nothing interesting has happened. I mean nothing. Not sure why this book got high ratings. I guess the people that read it must have dull lives. Reading Readers Digest is more exciting
May 24, 2023
Enjoying the story line. Need to go
back and pick up Jesse as there was
a long period between Charity Books.
So on to Jesse Nr. 14 and above.
Starting Elusive Charity as it's on
my shelf awaiting another shipment.
back and pick up Jesse as there was
a long period between Charity Books.
So on to Jesse Nr. 14 and above.
Starting Elusive Charity as it's on
my shelf awaiting another shipment.
June 13, 2023
So very nice to have another Charity book! Please keep them coming. I really like her strong character and the way Mr Stinnett has woven some of his other characters in all his books. I have read every single Stinnett book and really look forward to more- especially the Charity ones.
January 16, 2024
A Week in the Life of Charity Styles
Not the most action story about Charity but you follow her in her daily life and what happens she runs into a lot of regulars including Jesse you follow her along good story even lacking the action parts.
Not the most action story about Charity but you follow her in her daily life and what happens she runs into a lot of regulars including Jesse you follow her along good story even lacking the action parts.
December 2, 2021
Must read
All of Wayne's books are a must read. His characters make you want to know them. They are all great.
All of Wayne's books are a must read. His characters make you want to know them. They are all great.
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