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Michael Thomas Thriller #3
The Bombmaker
A priest or a street cop? Michael Thomas is a conflicted man.
After honorably serving his nation, Father Michael Thomas follows his faith to Paris in an attempt to stop ethnic genocide. But if he succeeds more than his soul is at stake.
Dispatched on behalf of a secret Vatican order, Father Thomas risks becoming one of the monsters he hunts to save hundreds of lives. His faith demands his trust as he battles the vile evils of the world. But his time and freedom are running out.
Can he serve his nation and his God or will he have to choose his new identity: serial killer?
In a dark world full of murder and mystery Father Thomas will stop at nothing to bring justice to the wicked in this international suspense thriller.
After honorably serving his nation, Father Michael Thomas follows his faith to Paris in an attempt to stop ethnic genocide. But if he succeeds more than his soul is at stake.
Dispatched on behalf of a secret Vatican order, Father Thomas risks becoming one of the monsters he hunts to save hundreds of lives. His faith demands his trust as he battles the vile evils of the world. But his time and freedom are running out.
Can he serve his nation and his God or will he have to choose his new identity: serial killer?
In a dark world full of murder and mystery Father Thomas will stop at nothing to bring justice to the wicked in this international suspense thriller.
368 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 15, 2021
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Gavin Reese
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Gavin Reese grew up in the rural American Southwest and eventually moved to the Big City with his family. He considers both New Mexico and Arizona “home.” Citing his parents and grandparents as tremendous, motivating role models, Gavin felt an intense call to service and had planned on joining the military after college. Despite having worn his university’s uniform on the playing field and running half-marathons for fun, childhood medical issues prevented him from serving in that capacity. After two lifelong friends became patrol cops, they had Gavin out for a few ride-alongs, and he started the prolonged application process to join them.
Since completing the police academy and field training, Gavin has enjoyed incredible success, and a lot of luck, in acquiring a diverse range of training and experiences that allowed him to be truly effective in almost every situation and service call. As a Jack of All Trades, Gavin’s ongoing course- and case-work in high-risk police operations includes street-level narcotics, combat medical care, international drug trafficking, organized crime syndicates, S.W.A.T. operations, human smuggling, outlaw motorcycle gang investigations, prostitution and sex trafficking, witness protection, hazardous materials incident response, radiation and nuclear terrorism, post-blast explosives investigations, and Dark Web smuggling operations.
Before retiring from active law enforcement, Gavin comforted the dying, talked dozens out of suicide, and saved domestic abuse victims from their assailants. He’s taken child rapists, murderers, and human traffickers into custody, and Gavin’s had the distinct honor of protecting visiting foreign royalty and national American political figures from both sides of the aisle. He’s been trained by a variety of Special Forces operators, as well as those who trained them. Several of his friends and colleagues have been murdered or killed, and he’s occasionally been tasked to pursue those responsible. Despite yesterday’s successes, Gavin wakes up and dons his gun and badge with the sincere hope to again make a positive difference in the lives around him. Someday, he might save enough strangers that they, in turn, will collectively save him.
When not donating his time to crime victims, first responders, and veterans’ groups, Gavin tries to relax with his family. He can frequently be found outdoors and involved in what his wife calls “reindeer games.” With a love of practical jokes and the long-con, Gavin’s been an accused, and occasionally confirmed, shenaniganator for most of his life. He summits tall mountains, swims in deep oceans, brews mediocre beer, and has a strong opinion on the Oxford comma. His curiosity about the world and the peoples and cultures within it have inspired a love of travel, spontaneous adventure, and lifelong learning. Gavin knows his greatest blessing is his wife, and he wakes each morning grateful she continues to play along. A portion of all Gavin’s sales is donated to charities that serve law enforcement professionals, their families and heirs, and honor the memory of our Fallen Heroes.
Gavin Reese grew up in the rural American Southwest and eventually moved to the Big City with his family. He considers both New Mexico and Arizona “home.” Citing his parents and grandparents as tremendous, motivating role models, Gavin felt an intense call to service and had planned on joining the military after college. Despite having worn his university’s uniform on the playing field and running half-marathons for fun, childhood medical issues prevented him from serving in that capacity. After two lifelong friends became patrol cops, they had Gavin out for a few ride-alongs, and he started the prolonged application process to join them.
Since completing the police academy and field training, Gavin has enjoyed incredible success, and a lot of luck, in acquiring a diverse range of training and experiences that allowed him to be truly effective in almost every situation and service call. As a Jack of All Trades, Gavin’s ongoing course- and case-work in high-risk police operations includes street-level narcotics, combat medical care, international drug trafficking, organized crime syndicates, S.W.A.T. operations, human smuggling, outlaw motorcycle gang investigations, prostitution and sex trafficking, witness protection, hazardous materials incident response, radiation and nuclear terrorism, post-blast explosives investigations, and Dark Web smuggling operations.
Before retiring from active law enforcement, Gavin comforted the dying, talked dozens out of suicide, and saved domestic abuse victims from their assailants. He’s taken child rapists, murderers, and human traffickers into custody, and Gavin’s had the distinct honor of protecting visiting foreign royalty and national American political figures from both sides of the aisle. He’s been trained by a variety of Special Forces operators, as well as those who trained them. Several of his friends and colleagues have been murdered or killed, and he’s occasionally been tasked to pursue those responsible. Despite yesterday’s successes, Gavin wakes up and dons his gun and badge with the sincere hope to again make a positive difference in the lives around him. Someday, he might save enough strangers that they, in turn, will collectively save him.
When not donating his time to crime victims, first responders, and veterans’ groups, Gavin tries to relax with his family. He can frequently be found outdoors and involved in what his wife calls “reindeer games.” With a love of practical jokes and the long-con, Gavin’s been an accused, and occasionally confirmed, shenaniganator for most of his life. He summits tall mountains, swims in deep oceans, brews mediocre beer, and has a strong opinion on the Oxford comma. His curiosity about the world and the peoples and cultures within it have inspired a love of travel, spontaneous adventure, and lifelong learning. Gavin knows his greatest blessing is his wife, and he wakes each morning grateful she continues to play along. A portion of all Gavin’s sales is donated to charities that serve law enforcement professionals, their families and heirs, and honor the memory of our Fallen Heroes.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
May 10, 2019
I have read all three. These are great books. Not my favorite genre but very entertaining all the same.
Great job, Mr. Reese.
Great job, Mr. Reese.
November 15, 2020
What makes the stories of Gavin Reese so enjoyable is that he apparently was born to a career in law enforcement, and also to that of a writer. That is not to diminish the detailed and realistic elements of his stories, but the end result of each book provides a sense of completeness, a fascination with the places where events take place, characters who matter, and plotting that never veers into the territory of repetitive and generic storytelling.
I have read all of his published work, and have found his Absolver novels to be the most complex and compelling ones. Not that I would not welcome a return or two to the Alex Landon series…
This one has a gut-wrenching take on militant Muslim ambitions versus the followers of the peaceful teachings of Mohammad, the law enforcement conflict between protecting civilians and the need to operate strictly within The Law while doing so, and the Absolver – Michael – who continually has to balance his own faith in God with determining the fate of the souls of evil-doers.
You should read the series in order: Rome, Vienna, Paris… and then rest assured that there will be a fourth one, taking us to London.
I have read all of his published work, and have found his Absolver novels to be the most complex and compelling ones. Not that I would not welcome a return or two to the Alex Landon series…
This one has a gut-wrenching take on militant Muslim ambitions versus the followers of the peaceful teachings of Mohammad, the law enforcement conflict between protecting civilians and the need to operate strictly within The Law while doing so, and the Absolver – Michael – who continually has to balance his own faith in God with determining the fate of the souls of evil-doers.
You should read the series in order: Rome, Vienna, Paris… and then rest assured that there will be a fourth one, taking us to London.
June 18, 2020
I can’t put my finger on it. The writing is different from other thrillers. Is it better? I’m not sure, I really feel that it’s more ‘honest’. Now that seems a crazy word but...read this shit and see if you agree. The style is less polished. And that’s ok. For an action-type story the author seems better at the background...the character development stuff. Or maybe that’s just what I’m interested in. Not sure. The action scenes are good but I’ve certainly read better, more easy to follow scenes.
Would be an area to improve BUT the plot...my sweet Jesus, the plot. Is SO FUCKING GOOD. Reese has left crumbs behind him in these three books that could lead in endless directions.
Father Michael has lied to the wrong people, may be in love with someone, may team up with other absolvers, may need to be expunged from the papal record.
Can’t wait to see where this goes.
Would be an area to improve BUT the plot...my sweet Jesus, the plot. Is SO FUCKING GOOD. Reese has left crumbs behind him in these three books that could lead in endless directions.
Father Michael has lied to the wrong people, may be in love with someone, may team up with other absolvers, may need to be expunged from the papal record.
Can’t wait to see where this goes.
May 15, 2019
Entertaining book, however, not my preferred genre. Too much detailed information about weapons, surveillance and spy gizmos, its guts and uses, not interesting for me. I also found some comments about Muslims a tad too simple, in my opinion, of course. That is why the 3 star review. I won't be reading any other Father Andrew's adventures.
October 9, 2019
A Great Descriptive Novel
This book was very good. The main character was indeed believable along with the other characters. The plot, which encompassed so much description of the area, lent to the realism of the book. There was so much detail that the reader could immerse him or herself into the story hoping for a good outcome for the main character.
This book was very good. The main character was indeed believable along with the other characters. The plot, which encompassed so much description of the area, lent to the realism of the book. There was so much detail that the reader could immerse him or herself into the story hoping for a good outcome for the main character.
May 17, 2019
interesting concept but the third volume (Paris) bummed me out. not interested in following up on any more of them.
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