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Wolfgang Pierce #1
That Time in Paris
Meet Charlie Team—an elite espionage unit ready to pull off any mission, for anybody.
Just sign the check and name the place.
When a critical counter-terrorism operation is jeopardized by leaked intel, the CIA calls on Charlie Team to protect their agent. The Team is happy to oblige, but their last operation turned deadly, and they’re a man short.
Wolfgang Pierce is an independent operator with dozens of mission-accomplished moments to his credit. He's happy to join the team, but this mission is altogether unlike the domestic operations he’s accustomed to, and any mistake could be his last.
As the streets of Paris blur into a whirlwind of misdirection and danger, only one thing is certain. This mission is far more complicated than advertised, and failure may cost a lot more than the lives of Wolfgang’s fellow operators.
It could cost the lives of thousands.
James Bond meets Mission Impossible! Brimming with action and packed with intrigue, the Wolfgang Pierce thrillers are quick, gripping espionage reads that will keep you flipping pages right to the end.
Just sign the check and name the place.
When a critical counter-terrorism operation is jeopardized by leaked intel, the CIA calls on Charlie Team to protect their agent. The Team is happy to oblige, but their last operation turned deadly, and they’re a man short.
Wolfgang Pierce is an independent operator with dozens of mission-accomplished moments to his credit. He's happy to join the team, but this mission is altogether unlike the domestic operations he’s accustomed to, and any mistake could be his last.
As the streets of Paris blur into a whirlwind of misdirection and danger, only one thing is certain. This mission is far more complicated than advertised, and failure may cost a lot more than the lives of Wolfgang’s fellow operators.
It could cost the lives of thousands.
James Bond meets Mission Impossible! Brimming with action and packed with intrigue, the Wolfgang Pierce thrillers are quick, gripping espionage reads that will keep you flipping pages right to the end.
130 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 1, 2022
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About the author
Logan Ryles
84 books188 followersLogan Ryles is the author of more than two dozen thrillers, including the bestselling Mason Sharpe and Prosecution Force series. Known for stories that hit like a freight train, his novels deliver cinematic pacing, grit, and tightly woven plots that have earned him a global readership. With over 800,000 copies sold and translations reaching the German market, Ryles’s work resonates with fans of Lee Child, Vince Flynn, and David Baldacci.
His path to writing full-time was anything but ordinary: from running a sawmill to driving for Uber to working in finance, he eventually returned to his lifelong passion for storytelling—a dream he began pursuing at just fourteen years old.
A native of the South, Ryles lives in coastal Alabama with his wife, Annie, and their two dogs, where he continues to write high-octane adventures rooted in faith, grit, and a love of the genre.
Learn more about Logan and his books at Logan’s website: www.loganryles.com
His path to writing full-time was anything but ordinary: from running a sawmill to driving for Uber to working in finance, he eventually returned to his lifelong passion for storytelling—a dream he began pursuing at just fourteen years old.
A native of the South, Ryles lives in coastal Alabama with his wife, Annie, and their two dogs, where he continues to write high-octane adventures rooted in faith, grit, and a love of the genre.
Learn more about Logan and his books at Logan’s website: www.loganryles.com
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January 18, 2024
Great Story
A fast moving story to start this series. Good to see what happened with Wolfgang following the Appalachian origin story. In this one, the action is constant and there are plenty of twists and turns to keep you gripped. Looking forward to next in series.
A fast moving story to start this series. Good to see what happened with Wolfgang following the Appalachian origin story. In this one, the action is constant and there are plenty of twists and turns to keep you gripped. Looking forward to next in series.
May 7, 2022
Exciting!
First book in the Wolfgang Pierce series. This trip to Paris is Wolf’s first outing with Charlie Team, a five person professional espionage unit. Things could be going better.
Exciting, emotional, addictive. Can’t wait for the next book.
First book in the Wolfgang Pierce series. This trip to Paris is Wolf’s first outing with Charlie Team, a five person professional espionage unit. Things could be going better.
Exciting, emotional, addictive. Can’t wait for the next book.
August 21, 2022
I tried Reed Montgomery series by Logan Ryles. Overwatch was a pretty average book. This one was small under 200 pages. So I thought to give it a try. Turns out good. Wolfgang Pierce is a solo operative, roped into Charlie Team headed by his handler. They head to Paris to see a rendezvous between a nuclear physicist cum terrorist and a CIA agent, their job go protect the physicist as the Russians are also after him. There's no room for fillers. The story runs at a lightning speed, doesn't give you any moment to breathe. Will grab the next one soon.
December 16, 2021
I like Wolfgang. The writing isn't the best but the story was good
July 15, 2023
THE WOLFGANG PIERCE SERIES
Good story lines, good characters and plenty of action with good dialog and some humor. There are parts of hollywood influence and some boring bits. Source: Ryles' ARC team.
That Time in Appalachia, prequel - An intense, riveting story about the two days before his fifteenth birthday that changes Pierce's life forever. Recommend read first. 5*
That Time in Paris, #1 - After working for SPIRE for three years, Wolfgang is working with Edrick now and becomes part of the elite Charlie Team. Pretty neat trick how Wolf stopped a merger. 4*
That Time in Cairo, #2 - Picks up four months after Paris ends. I was a bit bored with this story. It was too much hollywood for me, but what they found was interesting in several points. 3*
That Time in Moscow, #3 - Pick ups one month after Cairo. Interesting confrontation with a Russian W met in Paris. W is showing more of his insubordination, his inexperience, which of course, moves the story forward. 4*
That Time in Rio, #4 - Picks up exactly where Moscow ends. Plenty of action. 4*
That Time in Tokyo, #5 - Picks up three months after Rio. Boring beginning and gets worse. Quit at near end of chapter eight. Megan should not have been in Tokyo. She is a disruptive force on the team; there is no team now, lovesick sap or protective brother behavior do not have a place here. 1*
That Time in Sydney, #6 - Intense with a lot of happenings. Several characters from the past return. 5*
That Time in Bangkok, #7 - Cliffhanger. It's 2013 and Wolf is down and out. The Director shows up with a job. Interesting, intense and plenty of action and a determination to succeed made this a quickly read story. 4*
Good story lines, good characters and plenty of action with good dialog and some humor. There are parts of hollywood influence and some boring bits. Source: Ryles' ARC team.
That Time in Appalachia, prequel - An intense, riveting story about the two days before his fifteenth birthday that changes Pierce's life forever. Recommend read first. 5*
That Time in Paris, #1 - After working for SPIRE for three years, Wolfgang is working with Edrick now and becomes part of the elite Charlie Team. Pretty neat trick how Wolf stopped a merger. 4*
That Time in Cairo, #2 - Picks up four months after Paris ends. I was a bit bored with this story. It was too much hollywood for me, but what they found was interesting in several points. 3*
That Time in Moscow, #3 - Pick ups one month after Cairo. Interesting confrontation with a Russian W met in Paris. W is showing more of his insubordination, his inexperience, which of course, moves the story forward. 4*
That Time in Rio, #4 - Picks up exactly where Moscow ends. Plenty of action. 4*
That Time in Tokyo, #5 - Picks up three months after Rio. Boring beginning and gets worse. Quit at near end of chapter eight. Megan should not have been in Tokyo. She is a disruptive force on the team; there is no team now, lovesick sap or protective brother behavior do not have a place here. 1*
That Time in Sydney, #6 - Intense with a lot of happenings. Several characters from the past return. 5*
That Time in Bangkok, #7 - Cliffhanger. It's 2013 and Wolf is down and out. The Director shows up with a job. Interesting, intense and plenty of action and a determination to succeed made this a quickly read story. 4*
April 9, 2021
Five Stars
I very quickly became completely engrossed in this new book. This new character, Wolfgang successfully managed to both intrigue and captivate me. Lots of other new characters also made their presence known and I look forward in getting to know more about all of them as the books are published. This book travelled at a fast pace and as you would expect, it was virtually impossible to put it down.
The main character, Wolfgang, is a really interesting guy, and I have taken a real shine to him. I admired the character Reed Montgomery from the Omega series but Wolfgang is very much his own character.
I will not give away any spoilers but this is a great foundation to a new Charlie Team.
A big thanks you to the author Logan Ryles. My review rating is a well deserved 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I very quickly became completely engrossed in this new book. This new character, Wolfgang successfully managed to both intrigue and captivate me. Lots of other new characters also made their presence known and I look forward in getting to know more about all of them as the books are published. This book travelled at a fast pace and as you would expect, it was virtually impossible to put it down.
The main character, Wolfgang, is a really interesting guy, and I have taken a real shine to him. I admired the character Reed Montgomery from the Omega series but Wolfgang is very much his own character.
I will not give away any spoilers but this is a great foundation to a new Charlie Team.
A big thanks you to the author Logan Ryles. My review rating is a well deserved 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
October 26, 2025
After reading a couple of behemoths, I decided to do something different and go for a shorter book. This first entry in the novella series by Logan Ryles seemed to fit the bill.
Honestly, despite its short length, I had a great time reading this one. The story is about Wolfgang Pierce, who joins a convert spy team called Charlie Team to take up a mission in Paris. It hits all the beats of a good spy thriller, and I would say it's more James Bond (maybe Pierce Brosnan over Daniel Craig) than Jason Bourne, but still very entertaining. I'll definitely check out the rest of the series, and will probably get to one of author's longer novels eventually.
Honestly, despite its short length, I had a great time reading this one. The story is about Wolfgang Pierce, who joins a convert spy team called Charlie Team to take up a mission in Paris. It hits all the beats of a good spy thriller, and I would say it's more James Bond (maybe Pierce Brosnan over Daniel Craig) than Jason Bourne, but still very entertaining. I'll definitely check out the rest of the series, and will probably get to one of author's longer novels eventually.
October 4, 2021
Great beginning!
I love espionage thrillers but feel many times they are lacking... A really good and believable soy thriller requires so much from an author! Ryles delivers a believable and interesting storyline along with character relationships that
leave me very curious about what is next!
I love espionage thrillers but feel many times they are lacking... A really good and believable soy thriller requires so much from an author! Ryles delivers a believable and interesting storyline along with character relationships that
leave me very curious about what is next!
March 22, 2022
If you have been reading the Reed Montgomery series (If you haven't, why not?), you know a bit about Wolfgang Pearce. This is the first of several novellas to give the reader an extended look at his development as an agent. In this one, all he has to do is save all of Paris from the spread of deadly radiation. Used to working alone, he now must adjust to working with a team.
April 21, 2022
Interesting New Series
I really enjoyed Wolfgang Pierces character and the team. The storyline was interesting and exciting and very fast moving with definitive, exciting descriptive dialogue ! I'm looking forward to the next in the series.
I really enjoyed Wolfgang Pierces character and the team. The storyline was interesting and exciting and very fast moving with definitive, exciting descriptive dialogue ! I'm looking forward to the next in the series.
October 16, 2025
This was an ok read. Highly simplistic and unrealistic scenarios but it was action packed and entertaining. It was also a very quick read. It was good enough that I’ll read the next book in the series…
June 14, 2021
A very good story, lots of action
This book was well written and the ending had a lot of twist and turns that you never expected. I look forward to the next book in this series.
This book was well written and the ending had a lot of twist and turns that you never expected. I look forward to the next book in this series.
October 5, 2021
This book was less than 100 pages. Can't fill out a character with that short of book.
October 7, 2021
Entertaining and fun. Although a little too short
February 27, 2022
Not bad. Didn't feel that invested until the last couple of chapters when the pace and the stakes picked up.
April 12, 2022
Short, easy, and entertaining read! Looking forward to the rest in the series.
May 28, 2022
What a ride. Wolfgang Pierce is a one-man action team who gets the job accomplished. However, it isn't always pretty.
November 15, 2023
Absolute amateurism. Don't waste your time. "OK" story, ineptly plotted and tactically bereft. 2 stars may be generous.
June 4, 2025
Great read
Enjoyed the interaction of the team along with Wolfgang’s frustration with his feelings for Kevin’s half sister in addition to the action
Enjoyed the interaction of the team along with Wolfgang’s frustration with his feelings for Kevin’s half sister in addition to the action
September 1, 2025
Excellent start to the series.
July 15, 2023
THE WOLFGANG PIERCE SERIES
Good story lines, good characters and plenty of action with good dialog and some humor. There are parts of hollywood influence and some boring bits. Source: Ryles' ARC team.
That Time in Appalachia, prequel - An intense, riveting story about the two days before his fifteenth birthday that changes Pierce's life forever. Recommend read first. 5*
That Time in Paris, #1 - After working for SPIRE for three years, Wolfgang is working with Edrick now and becomes part of the elite Charlie Team. Pretty neat trick how Wolf stopped a merger. 4*
That Time in Cairo, #2 - Picks up four months after Paris ends. I was a bit bored with this story. It was too much hollywood for me, but what they found was interesting in several points. 3*
That Time in Moscow, #3 - Pick ups one month after Cairo. Interesting confrontation with a Russian W met in Paris. W is showing more of his insubordination, his inexperience, which of course, moves the story forward. 4*
That Time in Rio, #4 - Picks up exactly where Moscow ends. Plenty of action. 4*
That Time in Tokyo, #5 - Picks up three months after Rio. Boring beginning and gets worse. Quit at near end of chapter eight. Megan should not have been in Tokyo. She is a disruptive force on the team; there is no team now, lovesick sap or protective brother behavior do not have a place here. 1*
That Time in Sydney, #6 - Intense with a lot of happenings. Several characters from the past return. 5*
That Time in Bangkok, #7 - Cliffhanger. It's 2013 and Wolf is down and out. The Director shows up with a job. Interesting, intense and plenty of action and a determination to succeed made this a quickly read story. 4*
Good story lines, good characters and plenty of action with good dialog and some humor. There are parts of hollywood influence and some boring bits. Source: Ryles' ARC team.
That Time in Appalachia, prequel - An intense, riveting story about the two days before his fifteenth birthday that changes Pierce's life forever. Recommend read first. 5*
That Time in Paris, #1 - After working for SPIRE for three years, Wolfgang is working with Edrick now and becomes part of the elite Charlie Team. Pretty neat trick how Wolf stopped a merger. 4*
That Time in Cairo, #2 - Picks up four months after Paris ends. I was a bit bored with this story. It was too much hollywood for me, but what they found was interesting in several points. 3*
That Time in Moscow, #3 - Pick ups one month after Cairo. Interesting confrontation with a Russian W met in Paris. W is showing more of his insubordination, his inexperience, which of course, moves the story forward. 4*
That Time in Rio, #4 - Picks up exactly where Moscow ends. Plenty of action. 4*
That Time in Tokyo, #5 - Picks up three months after Rio. Boring beginning and gets worse. Quit at near end of chapter eight. Megan should not have been in Tokyo. She is a disruptive force on the team; there is no team now, lovesick sap or protective brother behavior do not have a place here. 1*
That Time in Sydney, #6 - Intense with a lot of happenings. Several characters from the past return. 5*
That Time in Bangkok, #7 - Cliffhanger. It's 2013 and Wolf is down and out. The Director shows up with a job. Interesting, intense and plenty of action and a determination to succeed made this a quickly read story. 4*
August 20, 2022
Fast paced read with plenty of action.
I really enjoyed Wolfgang's first adventure. The story was fast paced and keeps you engaged to the very end.
Looking forward to the rest of the series.
I really enjoyed Wolfgang's first adventure. The story was fast paced and keeps you engaged to the very end.
Looking forward to the rest of the series.
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