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Blake Brier #5
Contrail
Hope is the last thing ever lost...
New from from Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author L.T. Ryan & Gregory Scott! Blake Brier returns in Contrail!
After an unexpected turn of events puts the teams’ plans on hold, Blake is consumed by one objective: bringing Haeli home.
But when two worlds collide, Blake finds himself fighting for a cause bigger than himself while an innocent life hangs in the balance.
How far will Blake go to set things right? And at what cost?
One thing is for sure.. when the dust settles, nothing will be the same.
The fifth installment in the Blake Brier thriller series, Contrail is chock-full of intrigue, adventure and surprises.
New from from Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author L.T. Ryan & Gregory Scott! Blake Brier returns in Contrail!
After an unexpected turn of events puts the teams’ plans on hold, Blake is consumed by one objective: bringing Haeli home.
But when two worlds collide, Blake finds himself fighting for a cause bigger than himself while an innocent life hangs in the balance.
How far will Blake go to set things right? And at what cost?
One thing is for sure.. when the dust settles, nothing will be the same.
The fifth installment in the Blake Brier thriller series, Contrail is chock-full of intrigue, adventure and surprises.
288 pages, ebook
Published October 12, 2021
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About the author
L.T. Ryan
166 books1,459 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)
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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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October 25, 2021
Nice one guys
Another winner has just been added to the Blake Brier list. The characters are starting to feel like old friends, and that says a lot about the discriptive power of the writers. Excellent.
Another winner has just been added to the Blake Brier list. The characters are starting to feel like old friends, and that says a lot about the discriptive power of the writers. Excellent.
December 12, 2021
There are a couple of missing details in this book.
1) How the father of the kid finds out where Ima lives? then that she has a kid? then how to abduct the kid? And all of this without the CIA finding about it first?
2) How they managed to fly the kid from UEA to West Virginia? It is not like the fit in in EUA.
3) Who finance all of this?
4) How they manage to steal the painting and get it to West Virginia while the painting was there the night she was arrested.
5) and all of this in a couple of days?
6) what was the plan if she managed to steal the painting since it was all about trying to get her arrested. Why not just give her apartment location away?
1) How the father of the kid finds out where Ima lives? then that she has a kid? then how to abduct the kid? And all of this without the CIA finding about it first?
2) How they managed to fly the kid from UEA to West Virginia? It is not like the fit in in EUA.
3) Who finance all of this?
4) How they manage to steal the painting and get it to West Virginia while the painting was there the night she was arrested.
5) and all of this in a couple of days?
6) what was the plan if she managed to steal the painting since it was all about trying to get her arrested. Why not just give her apartment location away?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 14, 2021
Control. L.T. Ryan. Gregory Scott
Blake and his team of elite operators are faced with two major problems. One of the team members is imprisoned in Switzerland. A set-up . An extremely powerful mega millionaire a psychopath no longer needed her services. Another non team member is also forced to steal a very famous painting from a museum. She's a computer hacker. A legend. They have kidnapped her son for leverage. What ensues is extremely well written action packed thriller. And the end result I won't divulge!!! An excellent read!!! Enjoyed immensely!!
Blake and his team of elite operators are faced with two major problems. One of the team members is imprisoned in Switzerland. A set-up . An extremely powerful mega millionaire a psychopath no longer needed her services. Another non team member is also forced to steal a very famous painting from a museum. She's a computer hacker. A legend. They have kidnapped her son for leverage. What ensues is extremely well written action packed thriller. And the end result I won't divulge!!! An excellent read!!! Enjoyed immensely!!
October 19, 2021
Brier does it again
If you like a fast based thriller, then this book is for you. No matter what country he's in, Blake Briar always comes up with a plan to help the team. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a good crime drama. But it helps to understand it better if you read the first four books in this series.
If you like a fast based thriller, then this book is for you. No matter what country he's in, Blake Briar always comes up with a plan to help the team. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a good crime drama. But it helps to understand it better if you read the first four books in this series.
October 20, 2021
Great read
Great read so far I have enjoyed
Enjoyed the book, looking forward reading the next book. Good story line and the relationships with the characters and others in the story are a great addition to the story line. Looking forward to reading more. I hope the books keep coming
Great read so far I have enjoyed
Enjoyed the book, looking forward reading the next book. Good story line and the relationships with the characters and others in the story are a great addition to the story line. Looking forward to reading more. I hope the books keep coming
September 18, 2023
Not a complex book, but still a fun, enjoyable read. I've been waiting for the audible book for almost a year, so I had forgotten a lot of the characters and the history from the first 4 books. It took me awhile to remember the characteristics of the different players, but the author did a good job of refreshing my memory throughout the book. As the story progressed, I realized how much I like Blake and the team he is pulling together. I think Ima and her son Ian are going to be interesting characters in future books, too. I just hope I don't have to wait as long for books 6, 7, and 8 to be released as an audiobook. This is a fun series and I hate it when there is a long delay in the release of the audiobook.
Overall, if you liked the first four books in this series, you should like this one.
Overall, if you liked the first four books in this series, you should like this one.
June 14, 2022
Exciting and fun
This book continues from where book four left off, with Haeli in jail in Switzerland and the team working to get her out. A new complication arises when a hacker who has been wanted by the US government for ten years is caught up in a conspiracy and her son is an innocent caught in the crosshairs. Blake and the team now have three people to save.
The team’s planning and the action sequences are riveting and the climactic moment is exciting. This book sets up the future for the team nicely though I wish there had been information on the fallout from the crisis point. I’m also wondering if Levi will really cease to be a problem for Haeli.
Looking forward to the next book and the next chapter in this series.
This book continues from where book four left off, with Haeli in jail in Switzerland and the team working to get her out. A new complication arises when a hacker who has been wanted by the US government for ten years is caught up in a conspiracy and her son is an innocent caught in the crosshairs. Blake and the team now have three people to save.
The team’s planning and the action sequences are riveting and the climactic moment is exciting. This book sets up the future for the team nicely though I wish there had been information on the fallout from the crisis point. I’m also wondering if Levi will really cease to be a problem for Haeli.
Looking forward to the next book and the next chapter in this series.
July 12, 2023
Contrail
Haeli is in pretrial prison in Switzerland for the bank bombing and through a convoluted path Ima Thorne, A notorious hacker ends up as her cell mate. The gang represented by Fezz makes a deal with the CIA to have Haeli and Ima released in the custody of the USA. The CIA intend to own them but Blake has a plan. The gang actually commandeer the plane, everyone parachutes off, ditch the plane after calling a Mayday and Blake picks them up in a boat. Construction is ready to begin on the land bought in Newport, Rhode Island and from there they plan to save the innocent. Great author, great series.
Haeli is in pretrial prison in Switzerland for the bank bombing and through a convoluted path Ima Thorne, A notorious hacker ends up as her cell mate. The gang represented by Fezz makes a deal with the CIA to have Haeli and Ima released in the custody of the USA. The CIA intend to own them but Blake has a plan. The gang actually commandeer the plane, everyone parachutes off, ditch the plane after calling a Mayday and Blake picks them up in a boat. Construction is ready to begin on the land bought in Newport, Rhode Island and from there they plan to save the innocent. Great author, great series.
April 27, 2022
They did WHAT?
OK, the story moves along at a great pace, even for this 63 year old dyslexic. I’m all in on the ruse to get Haeli and Ima out of prison, but got a little concerned with the choice of transport vehicles to get them make to the US, not to mention and General as part of the flight team. I have to admit I DID NOT SEE the choice of landing sites coming, but it made perfect sense.
I read to be entertained and keep my mind working. L.T. Ryan and Gregory Scott keep me covered with each book. Thank you from this old man! Peace!
OK, the story moves along at a great pace, even for this 63 year old dyslexic. I’m all in on the ruse to get Haeli and Ima out of prison, but got a little concerned with the choice of transport vehicles to get them make to the US, not to mention and General as part of the flight team. I have to admit I DID NOT SEE the choice of landing sites coming, but it made perfect sense.
I read to be entertained and keep my mind working. L.T. Ryan and Gregory Scott keep me covered with each book. Thank you from this old man! Peace!
October 17, 2021
The Team Wins
After two women are imprisoned in Switzerland, Blake and his team set a plan in motion to get them out. One of the women, Haeili, is part of his team, but is also an experiment in DNA manipulatio. The other woman has been forced into using her extensive computer knowledge to steal a Cezzane work of art to save her son from kidnappers. Good read, with some interesting twists. ENJOY!
After two women are imprisoned in Switzerland, Blake and his team set a plan in motion to get them out. One of the women, Haeili, is part of his team, but is also an experiment in DNA manipulatio. The other woman has been forced into using her extensive computer knowledge to steal a Cezzane work of art to save her son from kidnappers. Good read, with some interesting twists. ENJOY!
November 7, 2021
Entertaining
If you want to go into the business of helping people in dire situations and have the skills of frogmen the next thing is funding. How about stolen diamonds? Diamonds stolen from a very bad man? Fair game, right? But you might have to kill him first. But get caught setting off a bomb. And if you do make friends with a wanted hacker.
If you want to go into the business of helping people in dire situations and have the skills of frogmen the next thing is funding. How about stolen diamonds? Diamonds stolen from a very bad man? Fair game, right? But you might have to kill him first. But get caught setting off a bomb. And if you do make friends with a wanted hacker.
April 3, 2022
As much as I didn't like the previous book this was awesome to the core. I loved this to the max, but still it seems somewhat not complete like there are some more strings to be attached to become a full circle. And hope Levi Farr's arc will do that. Awaiting to see the aftermath this events created. Pretty good book.
August 3, 2023
Freedom at Last
Really enjoyed all the plot twists in this one. Blake and Hailie along with Ima and her son Ian. When a wanted felon’s son gets kidnapped Ima will do everything possible to get him back, even stealing a masterpiece of art. Great teamwork is necessary if everything is going to work out
Really enjoyed all the plot twists in this one. Blake and Hailie along with Ima and her son Ian. When a wanted felon’s son gets kidnapped Ima will do everything possible to get him back, even stealing a masterpiece of art. Great teamwork is necessary if everything is going to work out
April 22, 2024
Contrail
As I was reading the book, I kept wondering, what was there in the story leading to the name of the book, Contrail. I really enjoy this series. Each book has its own unique story and yet is tied to each other. The one thing I really liked about this book was the feel good feelings it gave you at the end. Definitely looking forward to the next book.
As I was reading the book, I kept wondering, what was there in the story leading to the name of the book, Contrail. I really enjoy this series. Each book has its own unique story and yet is tied to each other. The one thing I really liked about this book was the feel good feelings it gave you at the end. Definitely looking forward to the next book.
October 17, 2021
Seeing the stage
Couldn't wait for this one to get here and it's not a disappointment. Great read! This book is a little slower than the others, but it is setting up the next segment of the series. Blake and Rachel are my two favorite series of Ryan's.
Couldn't wait for this one to get here and it's not a disappointment. Great read! This book is a little slower than the others, but it is setting up the next segment of the series. Blake and Rachel are my two favorite series of Ryan's.
October 24, 2021
Fun but schmatzy
Liked the characters especially the kid but it dragged on andon. L T Ryan has a formula but that's getting tired. Stewart Woods did this years ago and got rich! L T Ryan will get richer...
Liked the characters especially the kid but it dragged on andon. L T Ryan has a formula but that's getting tired. Stewart Woods did this years ago and got rich! L T Ryan will get richer...
November 1, 2021
A very engaging book and interesting character development..
A very engaging book and interesting character development.. I would recommend it to those interested in Fast action and intrique..
A very engaging book and interesting character development.. I would recommend it to those interested in Fast action and intrique..
November 1, 2021
Blake Brier gas an awesome crew.
Ok. LT this is one of your better written stories. Loved all the characters especially little Ian. I can imagine all the possibilities that will build from this. Hurry with the next chapter.
Ok. LT this is one of your better written stories. Loved all the characters especially little Ian. I can imagine all the possibilities that will build from this. Hurry with the next chapter.
November 2, 2021
Outstanding!
I can never imagine how each book in this series can be better than the last, but it always is! Great story, amazing twists and even new characters. Can't wait for the next one!
I can never imagine how each book in this series can be better than the last, but it always is! Great story, amazing twists and even new characters. Can't wait for the next one!
November 4, 2021
The team's new beginning!
The authors have done quite a nice job with this book. I found only one typo. Character development has been very well done and the story will keep you engaged.
The authors have done quite a nice job with this book. I found only one typo. Character development has been very well done and the story will keep you engaged.
January 7, 2022
How can the series get any better?
Can't wait for the next one, although the next seems like it should a Series... Blake and the Invincibles? Suspense, Love, Evil vs. Good, Heros, 3 Orphans, World Class Tech, and above all, Family, Apple Pie, and the American Dream!
Can't wait for the next one, although the next seems like it should a Series... Blake and the Invincibles? Suspense, Love, Evil vs. Good, Heros, 3 Orphans, World Class Tech, and above all, Family, Apple Pie, and the American Dream!
January 21, 2022
what is a contrail? check it out!!!
Impossible positions behind bars and heading there due to running afoul of the law and being hoodwinked by criminals and previous friends and enjoyable read all round.
Impossible positions behind bars and heading there due to running afoul of the law and being hoodwinked by criminals and previous friends and enjoyable read all round.
June 1, 2022
And that's how the family grows.
I loved the twists and turns and the unlikely friendship shared by the women. I am looking forward to the new home and business arrangements. You will.enjoy the unique characters.
I loved the twists and turns and the unlikely friendship shared by the women. I am looking forward to the new home and business arrangements. You will.enjoy the unique characters.
August 7, 2022
love this as much as all of them!
These are my night time relax enjoy books, some mystery, intrigue, action and romance! Nothing better and written so well, I can not wait for the next in the series!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
These are my night time relax enjoy books, some mystery, intrigue, action and romance! Nothing better and written so well, I can not wait for the next in the series!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
January 27, 2023
Thanks Google
I love this series! Always cutting edge. Every time LT gives a description of a new toy, I Google, that and keep the dream alive. So looking forward to the next one.
Cheers
I love this series! Always cutting edge. Every time LT gives a description of a new toy, I Google, that and keep the dream alive. So looking forward to the next one.
Cheers
July 1, 2023
Wow!!!
This book was totally awesome! I like the loyalty and trust these characters
have with each other. I love them all! The trials and tribulations that they
go through and keep their sanity is amazing. Looking forward to book 6.
This book was totally awesome! I like the loyalty and trust these characters
have with each other. I love them all! The trials and tribulations that they
go through and keep their sanity is amazing. Looking forward to book 6.
September 12, 2023
Exiting
The team is on a roll, diamonds, masterpiece art, bombs, jail, potential new team members. Oh and don't forget the Russian mob. Never a dull moment. Very entertaining. Great job. Thank you. On to Book 6!!
The team is on a roll, diamonds, masterpiece art, bombs, jail, potential new team members. Oh and don't forget the Russian mob. Never a dull moment. Very entertaining. Great job. Thank you. On to Book 6!!
November 28, 2023
CC1
Excellent chapter in the Brier series. Blake gets Haeli back. Ima is freed from her crime with CIA and regained her son Ian . With the rest of the group faking their death in the rescue they all can start their new business. 10 stars plus !!! Thanks, Carl Clause
Excellent chapter in the Brier series. Blake gets Haeli back. Ima is freed from her crime with CIA and regained her son Ian . With the rest of the group faking their death in the rescue they all can start their new business. 10 stars plus !!! Thanks, Carl Clause
December 22, 2023
the new team
This was an enjoyable book to read. It was fun and adventurous. I
The end was almost predictable, but I didn’t know how it would end. It was a very good ending and I can’t wait to read the next one.
This was an enjoyable book to read. It was fun and adventurous. I
The end was almost predictable, but I didn’t know how it would end. It was a very good ending and I can’t wait to read the next one.
April 18, 2024
great, Great read!
This book was so intense, so exciting I couldn’t put it down. The team here were awesome in the way they always had a plan to get out of tough situations in the most exciting ways. I highly recommend this book 100%.
This book was so intense, so exciting I couldn’t put it down. The team here were awesome in the way they always had a plan to get out of tough situations in the most exciting ways. I highly recommend this book 100%.
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