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Lethal Justice
For Ion Frost, justice is cold as ice…
Former Special Forces Operative Ion Frost has one job left before he vanishes off the grid: deliver his dead comrade’s dog tags to his nephew, Lincoln, in Clear Rock, Wyoming. It should have been a quick, easy stop.
But for Ion Frost, things have a way of getting complicated…
Upon meeting Lincoln, Ion learns that his sister, Taya, has been missing for over a week. Ion can’t help but feel sorry for the kid. But time is ticking and he needs to keep moving.
His plans to disappear get put on hold, when a hidden assassin takes out Lincoln in a brutally efficient murder. With Lincoln dead and the dog tags missing, Ion is sure of one thing… Taya, the murder, and the missing tags must be connected somehow.
Now Ion is in the thick of it. He’s determined to find Lincoln’s killer, and deliver his own personal brand of justice. But the harder he searches, the more questions he finds. Who wanted Lincoln dead? Where is Taya?
And how long before his own brutal past catches up with him?
Former Special Forces Operative Ion Frost has one job left before he vanishes off the grid: deliver his dead comrade’s dog tags to his nephew, Lincoln, in Clear Rock, Wyoming. It should have been a quick, easy stop.
But for Ion Frost, things have a way of getting complicated…
Upon meeting Lincoln, Ion learns that his sister, Taya, has been missing for over a week. Ion can’t help but feel sorry for the kid. But time is ticking and he needs to keep moving.
His plans to disappear get put on hold, when a hidden assassin takes out Lincoln in a brutally efficient murder. With Lincoln dead and the dog tags missing, Ion is sure of one thing… Taya, the murder, and the missing tags must be connected somehow.
Now Ion is in the thick of it. He’s determined to find Lincoln’s killer, and deliver his own personal brand of justice. But the harder he searches, the more questions he finds. Who wanted Lincoln dead? Where is Taya?
And how long before his own brutal past catches up with him?
345 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 25, 2021
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About the author
Ethan Reed
14 books2 followersEthan Reed worked as a freelance journalist for the last twenty years. He has traveled to every state in America throughout his time as a journalist, investigating and writing articles for magazines and newspapers. He loved the simplicity of drifting from one state to the other, honing in on an electrifying story and then moving on.
In 2019, Ethan took the leap and started writing his first thriller under a pen name, pulling from his experiences on the road as a journalist and his extensive research of current events and military life. Ethan loves to delve into contemporary issues ripped from the headlines.
He has finally settled down and now lives in Lincoln, Nebraska with his wife and two kids, and his giant German shepherd, Cali.
In 2019, Ethan took the leap and started writing his first thriller under a pen name, pulling from his experiences on the road as a journalist and his extensive research of current events and military life. Ethan loves to delve into contemporary issues ripped from the headlines.
He has finally settled down and now lives in Lincoln, Nebraska with his wife and two kids, and his giant German shepherd, Cali.
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August 26, 2021
I got this opportunity to read Lethal Justice the first book by Ethan Reed, what a great debut! we get to follow Ion Frost trying to deliver the dog tags of his friend to his nephew in the small town of Lincoln. Then he plans to disappear because some bad people from his army days are trying to kill him. Well, the best laid plans of mice and men you know... There is something very wrong in the community of lincoln and we get a wild ride with Ion trying to get the problems sorted and at the same time keeping himself safe. Good luck with that. I must thank @netgalley and @relaypublishing for making this great book available to me. #EthanReed #Netgalley #LethalJustice
September 14, 2021
Lethal Justice by Ethan Reed
Ion Frost #1
Superb action-packed thrilling story! I could not put it down and can’t wait to find out what will happen next. This may be a debut novel but definitely did not read like one!
What I liked:
* Frost: veteran, bomb disposal special operator, strong, lethal, intelligent, suffering from TBI, on a mission, damaged but not destroyed, survivor – someone I want to get to know much better.
* Sarah: tattoo artist, new acquaintance of Frost’s, has had rough times and may want some revenge for what happened in the past.
* Lincoln: the nephew of one of Frost’s friends, dies too young.
* The writing – superb – drew me in – held me tight
* The setting – Wyoming is a place I have always wanted to visit…but think I would steer clear of the town in this story…at least till it was sanitized!
* That Frost managed to survive all that he did – what an indomitable will he must have had.
* The flashbacks to time in Afghanistan that Frost had throughout the story
* That many bad guys were dealt with rather ruthlessly
* The action scenes worked
* The insights into Frost derived from conversations with his friend Brakespeare, his memories, and interactions with others.
* That Frost reminded me a bit of other main characters but was also a whole lot different than them and a character/individual in his own right.
* Wondering about a few things that I hope will become clearer over time:
- Will Frost’s brain settle or remain hampered?
- Will the evil doers that have a bounty on Frost’s head be thwarted?
- Who is the guy who called Frost at the end of the book?
- What will happen next?
* Hoping/knowing that there is another book coming
What I didn’t like:
* The bad guys that Frost encountered in Afghanistan and in Wyoming – they were easy to hate and wish a bad ending.
* Knowing that there are evil people in the world like the ones in this book
* Having to wait for the next book.
Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more in this series? Definitely!
Thank you to NetGalley and Relay Publishing for the ARC – This is my honest review.
5 Stars
Ion Frost #1
Superb action-packed thrilling story! I could not put it down and can’t wait to find out what will happen next. This may be a debut novel but definitely did not read like one!
What I liked:
* Frost: veteran, bomb disposal special operator, strong, lethal, intelligent, suffering from TBI, on a mission, damaged but not destroyed, survivor – someone I want to get to know much better.
* Sarah: tattoo artist, new acquaintance of Frost’s, has had rough times and may want some revenge for what happened in the past.
* Lincoln: the nephew of one of Frost’s friends, dies too young.
* The writing – superb – drew me in – held me tight
* The setting – Wyoming is a place I have always wanted to visit…but think I would steer clear of the town in this story…at least till it was sanitized!
* That Frost managed to survive all that he did – what an indomitable will he must have had.
* The flashbacks to time in Afghanistan that Frost had throughout the story
* That many bad guys were dealt with rather ruthlessly
* The action scenes worked
* The insights into Frost derived from conversations with his friend Brakespeare, his memories, and interactions with others.
* That Frost reminded me a bit of other main characters but was also a whole lot different than them and a character/individual in his own right.
* Wondering about a few things that I hope will become clearer over time:
- Will Frost’s brain settle or remain hampered?
- Will the evil doers that have a bounty on Frost’s head be thwarted?
- Who is the guy who called Frost at the end of the book?
- What will happen next?
* Hoping/knowing that there is another book coming
What I didn’t like:
* The bad guys that Frost encountered in Afghanistan and in Wyoming – they were easy to hate and wish a bad ending.
* Knowing that there are evil people in the world like the ones in this book
* Having to wait for the next book.
Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more in this series? Definitely!
Thank you to NetGalley and Relay Publishing for the ARC – This is my honest review.
5 Stars
December 13, 2021
This is a suspenseful mystery story that I enjoyed. This is my first book by this author, I look forward to reading more from this author in the future. This is a well written story where a past comes crashing into the present and where one person is killed and the other missing. I enjoyed being pulled into the story by the characters. Ion is my favorite and what he brought to the story made the story entertaining to read. I enjoyed how engaging and fast paced the story is. The author's use of details made the story realistic and full of action. This is a great story that I really enjoyed. I highly recommend this book.
November 9, 2022
Our hero is a drifter with some serious skills. So when a simple task goes wrong, he sets out to figure out what is happening and fix it. Things are going to get messy. (Well, messier.)
This is the first book for our hero, so a fine place to start.
This is an action/thriller kind of story. The story is fairly well written, although it shows some of the editing errors of a fledgling writer. The characters are well done and fulfill their roles nicely. The plot is good, if perhaps a bit predictable, but then that is not always a bad thing. The real key is that the story is entertaining and fun to read. Overall, I found it to be a nice start to a series and I look forward to seeing more in the future.
Recommended.
I received an ARC from Hidden Gems for review purposes.
This is the first book for our hero, so a fine place to start.
This is an action/thriller kind of story. The story is fairly well written, although it shows some of the editing errors of a fledgling writer. The characters are well done and fulfill their roles nicely. The plot is good, if perhaps a bit predictable, but then that is not always a bad thing. The real key is that the story is entertaining and fun to read. Overall, I found it to be a nice start to a series and I look forward to seeing more in the future.
Recommended.
I received an ARC from Hidden Gems for review purposes.
October 24, 2022
I did enjoy the narration of John Tanner
You know from the beginning this book will keep you on your toes. We meet Ion Frost now a retired former special op operative, trying to stay one pace head of his former team who want to see him dead. Frost delivering his good friend's dog tags to his nephew Lincoln in Wyoming. Lincoln is killed by an assassin. This starts a roller-coaster of action, with Frost on a mission to find Lincoln's killers and mission to track down Lincoln's sister Taya. He soon learns the small town of Clear Rock is rift with corruption lead by a drug lord.
You know from the beginning this book will keep you on your toes. We meet Ion Frost now a retired former special op operative, trying to stay one pace head of his former team who want to see him dead. Frost delivering his good friend's dog tags to his nephew Lincoln in Wyoming. Lincoln is killed by an assassin. This starts a roller-coaster of action, with Frost on a mission to find Lincoln's killers and mission to track down Lincoln's sister Taya. He soon learns the small town of Clear Rock is rift with corruption lead by a drug lord.
May 19, 2023
Ion Frost is a war hero, who lives in fear because he is being hunted by a previous war enemy. He attempts to live off the grid, but needs to meet with a fellow soldier's family to deliver his dog tags to them before disappearing for good. While meeting with the family, he learns about the disapperance of the daughter of that Soldier. While investigating her disappearance he comes across a drug cartel, whose goal it is to prevent him from getting in their way. The book kept me wanting to come back and finish it. I would recommend reading this book.
September 13, 2021
Received as a review copy from NetGalley, this is an honest. What an intense, gripping read with a brilliantly crafted emotionally scarred character name Ion Frost, a retired Special Forces Operative. When request turns into a senseless murder of his nephew; all he wants to know is why. Unraveling the answers will set Ion down a harrowing emotional road with secrets that are far more deadly than whence served. A wild rush of a novel... highly recommended.
October 29, 2022
This was my first Ethan Reed's book. This is the first book in the Ion Frost Series, a military thriller. The characters are well developed, and they are intriguing. The storyline is interesting, and entertaining, filled with mystery, action, danger, and twists and turns. John Tanner did an excellent job with the narration. I enjoyed it. Looking forward for more in the series. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 26, 2023
Modern Day Story of war and drugs and their destruction.
This was a very descriptive of novel of war and drug cartels ans small towns. The ending was very compassionate and emotional
This was a very descriptive of novel of war and drug cartels ans small towns. The ending was very compassionate and emotional
July 5, 2022
Good
Good book. Kept my attention throughout. The story line was riveting.
Read this book. I know you will enjoy it.
Good book. Kept my attention throughout. The story line was riveting.
Read this book. I know you will enjoy it.
September 14, 2022
For those readers who enjoy stories with well-rounded characters, and an intense flow of action Lethal Justice is a must-read! Ion Frost is a man with strong values and a believer in justice and is a great character for a series!
Thank you, the author, his publisher, and NetGalley for the free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you, the author, his publisher, and NetGalley for the free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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