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Jack Widow #6
Name Not Given
A brutal murder... A brutal serial killer... A brutal hero... Jack Widow. On a stormy beach, not a care in the world, Widow stumbles upon a washed-up pair of Army dog tags—left abandoned. However, that’s not all. Someone filed the name off—a dishonorable act. Widow wants to know why. At the nearest Army base, Widow turns the tags over to the MPs. But they’ve got a surprise for him—the FBI and they’ve got questions. It turns out that a serial killer is on the loose. He targets female soldiers who’ve gone AWOL. Now, Widow is their number one suspect. Jack Widow hunts a ruthless killer who targets military servicewomen and takes dog tags as keepsakes in book 6 of Scott Blade’s bestselling series. Fans of Lee Child’s Jack Reacher, Tom Clancy, Vince Flynn’s Mitch Rapp, and Mark Greaney’s Gray Man will enjoy the Jack Widow Action-Thriller Series. Readers are saying...
★★★★★ A thrilling whodunit with a twist that will shock you!
★★★★★ Every book in the Jack Widow series just seems better than the last!
★★★★★ A thrilling whodunit with a twist that will shock you!
★★★★★ Every book in the Jack Widow series just seems better than the last!
314 pages, Paperback
First published August 13, 2017
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Scott Blade
45 books302 followersUSA TODAY and AMAZON BESTSELLER - Scott Blade is a Nomadvelist, a drifter and author. He writes the bestselling Jack Widow book series, two of which reached the Top 100 list on Amazon, knocking Harry Potter & Jack Reacher off the top spots, which angered one of the big publishers. Scott wears that fact as a badge of honor.
Scott Blade isn't a traditional novelist who spends his time stuck behind a computer desk in some dreary office. He truly walks the walk. He drifts around like the nomad he writes about, touring the world, writing mysteries and searching for the perfect coffee.
Scott Blade isn't a traditional novelist who spends his time stuck behind a computer desk in some dreary office. He truly walks the walk. He drifts around like the nomad he writes about, touring the world, writing mysteries and searching for the perfect coffee.
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March 27, 2020
Review by 2shay..........🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟.....
Here I am, days later and still immersed in Scott Blade’s fascinating character, Jack Widow. I reviewed book one in the series a few days ago and have never looked back. Just kept going!
Nearly everyone will love this series. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good who-done-it story. I think men will really like Widow. He solves the problem, sometimes brutally, spends a few days...and nights...with the pretty woman, and moves on. He’s is a true bada$$, and enjoys the freedom to keep moving.
The author has done a brilliant job, so far, in placing Widow in situations that are new and exciting. It’s funny, really, how inadequate the 5 star rating system is. Every one of these books is pure goodness, but I do have a few favorites, including this one. In this story, the author had me guessing to the very end.
I’m keeping this very short. I’m moving on to the next book. I’ll let you know if the stories get boring or repetitive. For now, just start this series and...
Enjoy!
Here I am, days later and still immersed in Scott Blade’s fascinating character, Jack Widow. I reviewed book one in the series a few days ago and have never looked back. Just kept going!
Nearly everyone will love this series. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good who-done-it story. I think men will really like Widow. He solves the problem, sometimes brutally, spends a few days...and nights...with the pretty woman, and moves on. He’s is a true bada$$, and enjoys the freedom to keep moving.
The author has done a brilliant job, so far, in placing Widow in situations that are new and exciting. It’s funny, really, how inadequate the 5 star rating system is. Every one of these books is pure goodness, but I do have a few favorites, including this one. In this story, the author had me guessing to the very end.
I’m keeping this very short. I’m moving on to the next book. I’ll let you know if the stories get boring or repetitive. For now, just start this series and...
Enjoy!
June 6, 2023
Name Not Given is the sixth book in Scott Blade’s Jack Widow series and I quite enjoyed it. It was a quick read as I really did not want to put it down.
This time around, we find Widow down on Cocoa Beach in Florida looking to relax, unwind, get some sun, and surf some waves. But, as things tend to go in Jack Widow’s life, plans have gone off the rails once again. Not only is there a nasty thunderstorm that has rolled in, the local Beach Cops are riding his butt for being on a closed beach. Once he finally gets things settled with them, he continues his walk along the beach when a piece of metal catches his eye in the sand… a set of military dog tags with the names scratched off of them. That is not only suspicious, but against military rules. Widow’s gut feeling tells him something just is not right.
Being ex-miliary, Widow is determined to figure out who the dog tags belong to and find out why the names has been scratched off. He asks around for the nearest Army base, and heads that way. Upon arriving at the base, things go from bad to worse for Widow (of course they do), and he finds himself up to his neck in a murder investigation that was supposed to be wrapped up. Just could not have a Jack Widow book without him getting himself into a hot mess now could we?
Plenty of action in the book as always. The flow of the book is great.
Once again, if you enjoyed any of the previous books in the series, I am sure you will also enjoy this one. I look forward to reading more from this series in the near future.
This time around, we find Widow down on Cocoa Beach in Florida looking to relax, unwind, get some sun, and surf some waves. But, as things tend to go in Jack Widow’s life, plans have gone off the rails once again. Not only is there a nasty thunderstorm that has rolled in, the local Beach Cops are riding his butt for being on a closed beach. Once he finally gets things settled with them, he continues his walk along the beach when a piece of metal catches his eye in the sand… a set of military dog tags with the names scratched off of them. That is not only suspicious, but against military rules. Widow’s gut feeling tells him something just is not right.
Being ex-miliary, Widow is determined to figure out who the dog tags belong to and find out why the names has been scratched off. He asks around for the nearest Army base, and heads that way. Upon arriving at the base, things go from bad to worse for Widow (of course they do), and he finds himself up to his neck in a murder investigation that was supposed to be wrapped up. Just could not have a Jack Widow book without him getting himself into a hot mess now could we?
Plenty of action in the book as always. The flow of the book is great.
Once again, if you enjoyed any of the previous books in the series, I am sure you will also enjoy this one. I look forward to reading more from this series in the near future.
July 3, 2022
This is the 6th book in the series.
Our hero is spending some time by the ocean…and he gets caught in a storm which almost takes what little he does have. Thankfully he finds most of his stuff. Then he finds dog tags washed up.
Our hero does what always thinks is right and this time he ends up in handcuffs and behind bars - again. However, before long he’s helping the FBI out with a case they thought was solved but wasn’t…or is it?
Between flying all over the US, meeting up with Secretary of State, secret service and getting his bell well and truly rung… our hero has a busy time of it.
Will he and the FBI find out who’s the bad guy in the case? What the Secretary of State and secret service have to do with everything? Does he survive his bell being rung for the last time?
It took some with keeping up with who was were and when in this one. Some of the excuses and theories were a bit out there. Although the ending was more unexpected which is always a great thing. In this one we start to feel our hero is starting to feel his age…could he be wanting to slow down and thinking of having a family more? Will he get there though?
Our hero is spending some time by the ocean…and he gets caught in a storm which almost takes what little he does have. Thankfully he finds most of his stuff. Then he finds dog tags washed up.
Our hero does what always thinks is right and this time he ends up in handcuffs and behind bars - again. However, before long he’s helping the FBI out with a case they thought was solved but wasn’t…or is it?
Between flying all over the US, meeting up with Secretary of State, secret service and getting his bell well and truly rung… our hero has a busy time of it.
Will he and the FBI find out who’s the bad guy in the case? What the Secretary of State and secret service have to do with everything? Does he survive his bell being rung for the last time?
It took some with keeping up with who was were and when in this one. Some of the excuses and theories were a bit out there. Although the ending was more unexpected which is always a great thing. In this one we start to feel our hero is starting to feel his age…could he be wanting to slow down and thinking of having a family more? Will he get there though?
September 24, 2018
He wouldn't be Jack Widow if trouble didn't find him when he was just bumming around. This time he is surfing at Cocoa Beach when he finds a dog tag. The strange thing about this tag is that the name has been filed off. Being a patriotic citizen he finds the nearest army base to return it. They are so thankful that Widow found it that he promptly gets arrested by the FBI. The tag fits the MO of a serial killer, dubbed AWOL, who has brutally murdered some military women. The problem is, that murderer has already been caught and is on death row. He is also the son of a former Secretary of State, so this find sheds a shadow of doubt on his conviction. Widow is cleared from his arrest, due to his connections and asked to assist in the investigation. This is where it really gets interesting and a lot of factors come in to play. Widow clears everything up.
December 1, 2019
My favorite in this series, so far!
I liked how this began with what the story was based on, followed by Widow fighting to get air while surfing in Cocoa Beach. The method the killer used in this book was a totally new one to me. There was so much action I had a hard time putting it down to do chores. The crooked politician in this reminded me of what's happening with our current administration. However, maybe not quite as brutal as methods used in this book. But, hey, who knows. Anyway, excellent read! I'm a Reacher, and Harvath fan, along with all other popular current and ex-military characters, and Jack Widow is right there at the top! The only thing I didn't like was the FBI agent who was kept on the case after her husband was killed by the supposed killer. I don't believe that's SOP at the FBI. Ttyl peeps, and keep reading!
I liked how this began with what the story was based on, followed by Widow fighting to get air while surfing in Cocoa Beach. The method the killer used in this book was a totally new one to me. There was so much action I had a hard time putting it down to do chores. The crooked politician in this reminded me of what's happening with our current administration. However, maybe not quite as brutal as methods used in this book. But, hey, who knows. Anyway, excellent read! I'm a Reacher, and Harvath fan, along with all other popular current and ex-military characters, and Jack Widow is right there at the top! The only thing I didn't like was the FBI agent who was kept on the case after her husband was killed by the supposed killer. I don't believe that's SOP at the FBI. Ttyl peeps, and keep reading!
August 22, 2017
Name Not Given (Jack Widow #6) by Scott Blade
Jack is surfing on Cocoa Beach on a rented board, when he's swept under the waves, fighting to get back to the surface and a breath of needed air. From there, things go worse. He's arrested by beach patrol cops, put in jail, turned over to the FBI, gets involved in trying to save an individual who is on death row, claiming that he was innocent, but convicted anyway. All this because Jack found a set of Army dog tags that has the name eradicated by filing or scraping to leave their owner unknown. This is one time Jack's investigation into the incident puts him and the FBI agents in harm's way. Hang on, this is a wild ride. Thanks for a great read.
Jack is surfing on Cocoa Beach on a rented board, when he's swept under the waves, fighting to get back to the surface and a breath of needed air. From there, things go worse. He's arrested by beach patrol cops, put in jail, turned over to the FBI, gets involved in trying to save an individual who is on death row, claiming that he was innocent, but convicted anyway. All this because Jack found a set of Army dog tags that has the name eradicated by filing or scraping to leave their owner unknown. This is one time Jack's investigation into the incident puts him and the FBI agents in harm's way. Hang on, this is a wild ride. Thanks for a great read.
May 11, 2020
Another great read. I am really enjoying following Jack Widow on his various adventures. Each book has a completely different story and tomorrow I will be making a start on his seventh book, ‘Midnight Caller’. The author Scott Blade has a wonderful detailed imagination and ensures that the reader becomes fully immersed in each book. They are very difficult to put down once you start to read them. Again, a very well deserved set of 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
August 23, 2020
Jack Widow trying to be a good citizen yet the FEDS go off half cocked, I wouldn’t doubt there is truth to this. Boy is this sad to be a VETERAN and be treated like shit. Oh well, an insight into the real world. Was a pretty mixed up story with a twisted ending. I found Blades first chapter a little weird but later on I got it. Think he didn’t need to do it that way but who am I. It another opinion. 5
January 14, 2021
Probably the best Jack Widow yet. NAME NOT GIVEN is written in the first-person perspective, which means Scott Blade is a bit more focused on the plot. There are fewer typos and grammatical issues in this book, though they do still exist. I didn't see any reason for Chapter 1 to essentially work as a prologue—just starting with Widow finding the dog tags would have been sufficient. Polish up the typos, and I would actually recommend this to fans of Reacher and thriller fans in general.
January 14, 2024
Widow in a jam…
Widow is enjoying a lil surf time in Cocoa Beach, FL when he finds a set of dogtags. He does the right thing and turns them in to the nearest Army base…only to find himself entangled in murders of a serial killer. This one involves the FBI and a former Sec of DOD..Widow finds himself working to prove the innocence of the convicted killer! A bit slower than prior books, with most of the action occurring in the last few chapters. Still worth the read.
Widow is enjoying a lil surf time in Cocoa Beach, FL when he finds a set of dogtags. He does the right thing and turns them in to the nearest Army base…only to find himself entangled in murders of a serial killer. This one involves the FBI and a former Sec of DOD..Widow finds himself working to prove the innocence of the convicted killer! A bit slower than prior books, with most of the action occurring in the last few chapters. Still worth the read.
March 6, 2018
Lots of action, Widow keeps up the tradition of his fathers endless roaming. Just like Reacher he always finds a way to get in and out of trouble..He seems to have a harder time of finding women who will fall in bed with him than his dad did. It's an enjoyable read, and I'd like to think that as time go's on the stories will get deeper.
November 1, 2019
Great reading
Even on a beach relaxing Widow still finds trouble with the law. After extracting himself from the local boys he finds something in the sand that he feels he must turn in to the military which in turn gets him arrested by the feds. A many twists and turns story that makes for enjoyable reading.
Even on a beach relaxing Widow still finds trouble with the law. After extracting himself from the local boys he finds something in the sand that he feels he must turn in to the military which in turn gets him arrested by the feds. A many twists and turns story that makes for enjoyable reading.
December 4, 2019
Good timing
Widow seems to attract trouble, but it's never anything he can't fix. He's got a reputation in high places from his former military career, and they pounce on him for help. This story gets hot and heavy pretty quickly. He manages to save the day by going AWOL from his hospital bed. Great read!
Widow seems to attract trouble, but it's never anything he can't fix. He's got a reputation in high places from his former military career, and they pounce on him for help. This story gets hot and heavy pretty quickly. He manages to save the day by going AWOL from his hospital bed. Great read!
May 8, 2022
I have enjoyed the previous books in this series. This one seemed kind of like two stories pasted together. It has a really weird family dynamic. It also showed the under belly of the FBI, the army and our politicians. This book was made up of liars and those who were accessories. So many killings.
May 28, 2023
Hero.
I can't call Widow anything less than a hero, he's the man you want on your side, always.
He doesn't look for trouble yet it seems to find him wherever he goes, then.....well, just look out. I'm on my second time round reading these great books, and there will probably be a third time too. Try them, you will love them I'm sure.
I can't call Widow anything less than a hero, he's the man you want on your side, always.
He doesn't look for trouble yet it seems to find him wherever he goes, then.....well, just look out. I'm on my second time round reading these great books, and there will probably be a third time too. Try them, you will love them I'm sure.
January 18, 2024
Six Down, More to Go
OK Book 6 was a little dark, scary even. I love how Blade comes up with the variety of ways that Widow gets sucked in to start the story and how the plot develops from there. At some point I thought I had it figured out, but then was thrown a curve, but then it turns out I was right . Now, my binge reading continues with Book 7.
OK Book 6 was a little dark, scary even. I love how Blade comes up with the variety of ways that Widow gets sucked in to start the story and how the plot develops from there. At some point I thought I had it figured out, but then was thrown a curve, but then it turns out I was right . Now, my binge reading continues with Book 7.
December 9, 2024
Another entertaining read with Widow’s dry and somewhat cynical outlook providing a platform for some wry social, political and military commentary. When a gruesome death mirrors a series of past murders, it appears that the condemned killer, about to be executed, may be innocent. Widow is firstly under suspicion, and then brought on board to get to the truth. A story with a twist in the tail.
August 23, 2017
Scott Blade just wrote the best of his books so far! #6 of the Jack Widow série is by far the best! The plot and how the author used all the characters keep you on the edge until the last! I was having hard time putting it down!
April 15, 2020
Kept me guessing
This was a book that kept me guessing and wondering until the end. It meant that I found it difficult to step away from. There are very gruesome killings, pressure from both the FBI and an old man who may be near to death.
This was a book that kept me guessing and wondering until the end. It meant that I found it difficult to step away from. There are very gruesome killings, pressure from both the FBI and an old man who may be near to death.
July 5, 2021
Yet another adventure that's hard to put down
Widow continues to get himself into, and then out of, sticky situations. And wooing an attractive FBI agent along the way doesn't seem to slow his crime-solving, kill-the-bad guys capabilities! I'm ready for Book 7!
Widow continues to get himself into, and then out of, sticky situations. And wooing an attractive FBI agent along the way doesn't seem to slow his crime-solving, kill-the-bad guys capabilities! I'm ready for Book 7!
January 12, 2022
vigilante justice in the person of Jack Widow
Jack Widow once again extracts revenge and retribution at the highest level against a powerful, respected family. Gruesome deaths are involved .
You have been warned!
Jack Widow once again extracts revenge and retribution at the highest level against a powerful, respected family. Gruesome deaths are involved .
You have been warned!
January 4, 2023
wow
Such deceit. You never know who you can trust. Widow finds trouble no matter where he goes. Can not wait to start the next book. As always keep writing and I will keep reading. Thank you.
Such deceit. You never know who you can trust. Widow finds trouble no matter where he goes. Can not wait to start the next book. As always keep writing and I will keep reading. Thank you.
February 13, 2023
Following in Reacher’s footsteps
A lot of books will claim to be like Reacher. Widow is the closest next thing. Never a dull moment. I’m reading them in order, and I’ve read each one in one sitting. I’d want Widow on my side if I were in trouble.
A lot of books will claim to be like Reacher. Widow is the closest next thing. Never a dull moment. I’m reading them in order, and I’ve read each one in one sitting. I’d want Widow on my side if I were in trouble.
July 27, 2023
Hard to put down. You have to read this one.
It started slow but am glad I got past the first few pages. Great story. This author has a special talent that keeps you wanting to find out what is on the next page.
It started slow but am glad I got past the first few pages. Great story. This author has a special talent that keeps you wanting to find out what is on the next page.
August 14, 2023
fast paced wild lol great read but so unbelievable to normal actions ,
It’s like all blade books the bad guys lose thank goodness! Thanks for the bad guys not wining! More books please soon!
It’s like all blade books the bad guys lose thank goodness! Thanks for the bad guys not wining! More books please soon!
October 28, 2023
Loved Widow
Again, Jack Widow is presented as a man with no destiny, but shows how resilient and wise he can be. Plus, I love any stories that include ex-NavySEALS. Thought I had read the entire series, but somehow had missed this one. I look forward to more of Jack Widow.
Again, Jack Widow is presented as a man with no destiny, but shows how resilient and wise he can be. Plus, I love any stories that include ex-NavySEALS. Thought I had read the entire series, but somehow had missed this one. I look forward to more of Jack Widow.
December 23, 2023
This was another great book in the Jack Widow series. Although this book took me 3 days to read (compared to 36 hours like the previous Widow novel) this one was just as good. Widow is one bad SOB! This book is a fast paced thrill ride you don’t want to miss. Don’t hesitate to grab this one.
February 23, 2024
Jack Widow is surfing on coco beach when he comes across a pair of military dog tags with name scratched off so he reports it then they detain him for the feds. Apparently a man has been killing women who have gone awol but as soon as the feds realise who he is they ask for his help
September 16, 2024
Great
This was good.. I liked how it all just came together good plot!! The females in the book weren't as annoying as the previous females and the other books that's 1 thing it had going for it as well another reason for the 5 star review off to book 7
This was good.. I liked how it all just came together good plot!! The females in the book weren't as annoying as the previous females and the other books that's 1 thing it had going for it as well another reason for the 5 star review off to book 7
October 17, 2024
Serial killers screw up most of the time
Good read. Widow gets himself into more trouble trying to do the right thing. After getting things sorted out he tries to help but, runs onto more trouble. Really good mystery. Love this series.
Good read. Widow gets himself into more trouble trying to do the right thing. After getting things sorted out he tries to help but, runs onto more trouble. Really good mystery. Love this series.
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