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Tye Caine Wilderness Mysteries #2
Primitive Weapons
It was supposed to be a simple job: go to the private island, find the missing billionaire.
Instead, tracker Tye Caine and his friend Gary find themselves caught in a dark conspiracy that blends ancient artifacts with modern technology.
Hunted by an unseen gunman, stalked by dark shapes in the forest, Tye and Gary must first unlock the decades-old secret of the island, then understand the modern-day technological terror that is about to be unleashed.
Tye will need all his wilderness skills to survive this one.
If you stayed up too late reading The Valley Of Lost Children, if you love mysteries set in the wilderness, if you aren’t afraid of the supernatural, buy Primitive Weapons today.
Instead, tracker Tye Caine and his friend Gary find themselves caught in a dark conspiracy that blends ancient artifacts with modern technology.
Hunted by an unseen gunman, stalked by dark shapes in the forest, Tye and Gary must first unlock the decades-old secret of the island, then understand the modern-day technological terror that is about to be unleashed.
Tye will need all his wilderness skills to survive this one.
If you stayed up too late reading The Valley Of Lost Children, if you love mysteries set in the wilderness, if you aren’t afraid of the supernatural, buy Primitive Weapons today.
305 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2021
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November 22, 2022
If you are a tracker and love the outdoors, this series is a lot of fun.
November 6, 2021
As much as I enjoyed the first Tye Caine mystery, I still somehow found myself caught flat-footed by Primitive Weapons. This was one of those rare instances where I had settled down for a good read and found the book grabbing me by the collar, jerking me off the couch and taking me for a run in the woods. The pace here is fantastic--steady and brisk, but never rushed--and I was delighted to find that even with action popping on every page, the tale still found a way to build upon the relationships and the inner lives of the cast of returning characters. The few smoky whiffs we got of the supernatural in the first book are now building into a proper bonfire, all while the theme of "primitive" approaches to modern problems comes more clearly into view. Y'all, this is a heck of a book! I read entertaining adventure novels all the time, but this one is really inspiring.
June 23, 2025
Action packed
Book 2, Primitive Weapons is as enjoyable as book 1 in The Ty Caine Mystery Series. Again, we find Ty, the leading character, experiencing unexpected and often vivid, frightening dreams about the future. This book is a sure fire winner for action lovers. I enjoy the subtle humor that occasionally pops up. I especially liked the coffee humor. The only reason for the 4 stars is the constant, distracting mispronounced words by the virtual voice. Chapter 41 is a prime example with the mispronounced word "bow" (in addition to other same spelling/different sounding words throughout the story). In my humble opinion, while using a virtual voice substitute for a human actor, I feel it is the responsibility of the author to review his/her own work to assure the prose is clean when using heteronyms (homographs).
Book 2, Primitive Weapons is as enjoyable as book 1 in The Ty Caine Mystery Series. Again, we find Ty, the leading character, experiencing unexpected and often vivid, frightening dreams about the future. This book is a sure fire winner for action lovers. I enjoy the subtle humor that occasionally pops up. I especially liked the coffee humor. The only reason for the 4 stars is the constant, distracting mispronounced words by the virtual voice. Chapter 41 is a prime example with the mispronounced word "bow" (in addition to other same spelling/different sounding words throughout the story). In my humble opinion, while using a virtual voice substitute for a human actor, I feel it is the responsibility of the author to review his/her own work to assure the prose is clean when using heteronyms (homographs).
December 30, 2022
Good story with a few page turning sections
I enjoyed this book. I liked the characters, the story line and the pace of the book. There were a few areas where it was hard to put down which is awesome. Overall, though, as an adventure and a mystery it is an easy, simple read. Some of the bad characters were kind of shallow. There was a little romance mixed in as one of the main characters had feelings for one of the other characters which was often brought up when the two characters were together. People died without much emotion and some of the events, like the escape from the island, was just a little too easy. This book is an enjoyable, easy read.
I enjoyed this book. I liked the characters, the story line and the pace of the book. There were a few areas where it was hard to put down which is awesome. Overall, though, as an adventure and a mystery it is an easy, simple read. Some of the bad characters were kind of shallow. There was a little romance mixed in as one of the main characters had feelings for one of the other characters which was often brought up when the two characters were together. People died without much emotion and some of the events, like the escape from the island, was just a little too easy. This book is an enjoyable, easy read.
May 3, 2025
Another one that I thoroughly enjoyed! Similar twists are employed but they're not identical and seem to be forming part of an overall series story arc so I'm looking forward to seeing where they go next. The setting, in the wilds of the Pacific Northwest, isn't one I've come across very often and it's effective, particularly as it's a part of the world I loved when I was travelling through it a few years back. As someone who's dabbled in archery on and off for decades I also like those elements and approve of the main character's preference for the unadorned long bow, something I also prefer. Off to find the next book now!
August 7, 2023
So engrossing I read it in a day. I found it in my library after finishing Valley of Lost Children and reading the free novella so I just had to carry on with the series. It doesn't take long for things to get complicated when Tye takes a job on and Gary is drawn into his vision as well. Continuity with the animal helper theme is a bit of fun as well, the tiger and the cow after the bear in the first book. His romance with Kaity seems to be coming along, nice set of characters and setting up for another book with the carving and the villain escaping at the end.
December 19, 2022
This was a good book with some different twists and plotlines which made it interesting. The main characters were likable, especially the sidekick Gary - I really liked his humor and good common sense. The main character Tye was good too, but a bit more needy. It was interesting to see these men handle themselves so well in outdoor, difficult situations. The plight they were hired to handle was unusual and made for a good plotline.
December 11, 2022
OK Read
This action adventure novel was ok but not great. The premise was good - a couple of adventure types are hired to look for a missing rich guy on a private island. They end up not able to trust anyone they encounter in the investigation. However, none of the characters were particularly likeable, the story was not believable and the writing was pedestrian.
This action adventure novel was ok but not great. The premise was good - a couple of adventure types are hired to look for a missing rich guy on a private island. They end up not able to trust anyone they encounter in the investigation. However, none of the characters were particularly likeable, the story was not believable and the writing was pedestrian.
February 10, 2023
This is another deep dive into wilderness tracking, with the brilliantly-conceived protagonist/hero, Tye Caine, who continues to be gifted with enigmatic dreams and visions. The theme of nature vs artifice also continues, with emphasis on the counterpoint of ethics vs capitalistic greed. There is a surprise at every twist and turn in the plot. A great read!
July 19, 2023
I’d like to classify this as a “man’s man book” and yet I kept reading to the end. It’s a real blend of mystery and suspense, high-tech/low-tech, and a touch of supernatural. Once in a while I felt a little lost in the jungle of the plot just like the characters, but the twists and turns are probably what held me. It’s an adventure you might enjoy.
November 10, 2024
I got most of the books in this series on sale one day on Amazon and I actually let them sit a while before I got around to them. I would have jumped in much sooner if I knew I would enjoy them this much. Great stories. The tracking and woodsmanship are well written, which I love because so many books kind of gloss over those without any explanations. Lots of humour. On to book three.
September 7, 2025
This is a brilliant series with a well developed character/hero along with the other characters. I am thoroughly enjoying this series and will definitely be getting the other books in the series. If you like books with adventure and with a bit of thriller and just a hint of supernatural then give this series a go, you won't be disappointed.
April 6, 2022
Fast pace good read
I liked the point of view and how the book works out between two close friends it helps the action to move along. It was an interesting story. Tye as a character was a little bit too super human and less belieable so only four stars.
I liked the point of view and how the book works out between two close friends it helps the action to move along. It was an interesting story. Tye as a character was a little bit too super human and less belieable so only four stars.
November 29, 2022
Worth the read
Unique take on a tracker. Tye is an interesting character in that he has extra capabilities that save him and his colleagues. I like the way the spirit was woven into the story. Good job, look forward to another one.
Unique take on a tracker. Tye is an interesting character in that he has extra capabilities that save him and his colleagues. I like the way the spirit was woven into the story. Good job, look forward to another one.
November 30, 2022
A gripping mystery
I love the character Tye Caine and going along on his adventures with his friends. This page turning mystery keeps the reader involved right until the end. Dave Barbur well done!
I love the character Tye Caine and going along on his adventures with his friends. This page turning mystery keeps the reader involved right until the end. Dave Barbur well done!
December 21, 2022
Great action packed thriller
An absorbing and entertaining read. Characters develop along with the plot as the story unfolds. Plenty of action some engaging twists and turns and pleasant light hearted moments crea t a very enjoyable story.
An absorbing and entertaining read. Characters develop along with the plot as the story unfolds. Plenty of action some engaging twists and turns and pleasant light hearted moments crea t a very enjoyable story.
February 8, 2023
When you need to survive keep it simple
A fast paced suspenseful story, that has you turning pages as quick as you can read. To hunt for the lost is your job, until you're being hunted!
A fast paced suspenseful story, that has you turning pages as quick as you can read. To hunt for the lost is your job, until you're being hunted!
March 21, 2023
Outstanding
This book starts well and keeps going to keep you reading, the character's seem to drag you Until the story. I read this book in one sitting, my wife complained for me to go to bed. I did when I had finished early hours of the morning. Great read would recomend.
This book starts well and keeps going to keep you reading, the character's seem to drag you Until the story. I read this book in one sitting, my wife complained for me to go to bed. I did when I had finished early hours of the morning. Great read would recomend.
September 5, 2023
Another Winner
I am so glad the 2nd book by this author is Just as good as the first !! More action, fantastic writing and the same great characters, what is not to like !!!! Thanks for your good books.
I am so glad the 2nd book by this author is Just as good as the first !! More action, fantastic writing and the same great characters, what is not to like !!!! Thanks for your good books.
December 3, 2023
Adventures with The and Gary
A bit of everything but not to much: Murder and mayhem, ghosts, humor and romance. Interesting characters. Hard to put down story. Second in series was just as good as the first. Now on to # three. Way to go David Barbur !
A bit of everything but not to much: Murder and mayhem, ghosts, humor and romance. Interesting characters. Hard to put down story. Second in series was just as good as the first. Now on to # three. Way to go David Barbur !
June 6, 2025
this was a solid, well written page turner. It's a bit of a Bondish fantasy about super human skills but using the skill set of a wilderness guy, as opposed to an assassin.
I started reading the first book after finishing #2 Primitive weapons. I'll likely read more of the author's stuff.
I started reading the first book after finishing #2 Primitive weapons. I'll likely read more of the author's stuff.
September 11, 2025
I enjoyed book one more but book two was a decent time. I like Gary and Tye being on an adventure together. I would say this is more 3.5 than a 4 but I definitely plan on reading the rest of the series either way you look at it.
November 22, 2022
A good read
I !ikr that there are no swear words. I like the story and the characters. It was well written.Thank. you.
I !ikr that there are no swear words. I like the story and the characters. It was well written.Thank. you.
November 22, 2022
Totally entertaining. Not too light and simple, but not too complicated, either. Just right for pleasure reading.
November 23, 2022
Cool beans
I loved that story. Gary and Tye are my 2 new best friends. The plot wasn't the best but it did get the job done. Please put more books out like this.
I loved that story. Gary and Tye are my 2 new best friends. The plot wasn't the best but it did get the job done. Please put more books out like this.
December 4, 2022
Good read
It was an interesting book to read in relatively easy to follow the characters.
I would recommend it to others.
It was an interesting book to read in relatively easy to follow the characters.
I would recommend it to others.
December 21, 2022
A very well written and exciting story, with a touch of the unlikely about it
June 13, 2023
A page turner
Once stared could not put it down. A brilliant story well written. Looking forward to reading another one by this author.
Once stared could not put it down. A brilliant story well written. Looking forward to reading another one by this author.
August 7, 2023
This series is an easy summer read. Mission impossible meets the wilderness.
August 25, 2023
Highly enjoyable
I really enjoyed the 1st and 2nd books in this series and plan to read the 3rd book next - th author kept me interested the entire book
I really enjoyed the 1st and 2nd books in this series and plan to read the 3rd book next - th author kept me interested the entire book
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