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Assigned to Ghost: Pike Evans Novel
Pike Evans pulled himself up by the handlebar observing inside the cab. The driver was clutching his chest. Pike opened the door, fumbling to get his phone.
The driver grabbed hold of Pike’s sweatshirt at center chest, “This is a national emergency. These wheels have to keep moving. Can you drive a rig?”
Pike nodded yes.
“Good. As soon as I take my foot off the brake, we have 30 seconds to get this rolling. Are you clear on this?”
Pike nodded yes, again, wide eye darting from the man’s hand on him, to the man's concerned face, to the inside of the cab that looked like a NASA control room.
The guy relaxed his grip on Pike. “My medication fell to the passenger’s side floor. When I move, I need you to move into my seat and get these wheels turning.”
Pike asked, “What if I don’t?”
The man’s head fell forward as he clutched his chest. He shifted his neck, turning his head up staring right into Pike’s eyes. “Then this place is going to light up brighter than the sun, and your life will be a memory.”
Pike nodded understanding, “Move over.”
The driver grabbed hold of Pike’s sweatshirt at center chest, “This is a national emergency. These wheels have to keep moving. Can you drive a rig?”
Pike nodded yes.
“Good. As soon as I take my foot off the brake, we have 30 seconds to get this rolling. Are you clear on this?”
Pike nodded yes, again, wide eye darting from the man’s hand on him, to the man's concerned face, to the inside of the cab that looked like a NASA control room.
The guy relaxed his grip on Pike. “My medication fell to the passenger’s side floor. When I move, I need you to move into my seat and get these wheels turning.”
Pike asked, “What if I don’t?”
The man’s head fell forward as he clutched his chest. He shifted his neck, turning his head up staring right into Pike’s eyes. “Then this place is going to light up brighter than the sun, and your life will be a memory.”
Pike nodded understanding, “Move over.”
172 pages, Paperback
Published September 6, 2020
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June 25, 2025
I don't remember how long ago I got this ebook. I am pretty sure it was a couple of years ago. I know it was a free for anyone's review situation because it was not anything I would have bought.
A young trucker in some personal and financial difficulties falls into what is a secret program for shipping government equipment and unidentified stuff across the country along the highways. It's dangerous and mysterious. They seem to be private contractors.
I am not sure how realistic it all is, but it was a good read. Young men of a certain age will enjoy it, and young women of an adventurous mind will like it, too.
A young trucker in some personal and financial difficulties falls into what is a secret program for shipping government equipment and unidentified stuff across the country along the highways. It's dangerous and mysterious. They seem to be private contractors.
I am not sure how realistic it all is, but it was a good read. Young men of a certain age will enjoy it, and young women of an adventurous mind will like it, too.
December 10, 2020
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tl;dr: 'Assigned to Ghost' has an engaging storyline but is let down by poor editing
Pike Evans is a down on his luck ex-military driver who gets co-opted into delivering a secret government consignment. His performance impresses the actual driver of the truck, who then asks Pike to join this elite team. But Pike needs to overcome his fears as well as win over the rest of the group. Will he be able to do it?
'Assigned to Ghost' is a relatively small story. It is quite engaging with its mix of interesting characters, military boot camp setting and its road trip oriented story. Most of the story is not that original. We have seen multiple versions of the boot camp story before. But, somehow, the author is able to take these stale ingredients and makes the whole mix seem fresh and entertaining. The story compelled me to keep reading till the very end.
But all is not well. The whole structure has a weak foundation, and that is the horrid editing. There are issues on the first page itself. The tenses mix - past tense holds hands with future tense and then goes back to mingling with present continuous. Initially, I thought that this story was about time travel and that the author was trying to show the protagonist existing across the timelines. But then it became evident that this whole thing is an editing problem. The middle of the book seems ok. But then the issues crop up a lot towards the end. It is as though she was facing a deadline and had to finish the book in a hurry. And yes, the ending is quite abrupt too. I spent some time trying to see if I got a bad copy. But then, when I saw some other reviews, I realized that the book did, in fact, end suddenly.
So, in conclusion, I think there is a lot of potential in the story and character. But the writing needs to be a rigorous editing effort to make the story live up to its potential.
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tl;dr: 'Assigned to Ghost' has an engaging storyline but is let down by poor editing
Pike Evans is a down on his luck ex-military driver who gets co-opted into delivering a secret government consignment. His performance impresses the actual driver of the truck, who then asks Pike to join this elite team. But Pike needs to overcome his fears as well as win over the rest of the group. Will he be able to do it?
'Assigned to Ghost' is a relatively small story. It is quite engaging with its mix of interesting characters, military boot camp setting and its road trip oriented story. Most of the story is not that original. We have seen multiple versions of the boot camp story before. But, somehow, the author is able to take these stale ingredients and makes the whole mix seem fresh and entertaining. The story compelled me to keep reading till the very end.
But all is not well. The whole structure has a weak foundation, and that is the horrid editing. There are issues on the first page itself. The tenses mix - past tense holds hands with future tense and then goes back to mingling with present continuous. Initially, I thought that this story was about time travel and that the author was trying to show the protagonist existing across the timelines. But then it became evident that this whole thing is an editing problem. The middle of the book seems ok. But then the issues crop up a lot towards the end. It is as though she was facing a deadline and had to finish the book in a hurry. And yes, the ending is quite abrupt too. I spent some time trying to see if I got a bad copy. But then, when I saw some other reviews, I realized that the book did, in fact, end suddenly.
So, in conclusion, I think there is a lot of potential in the story and character. But the writing needs to be a rigorous editing effort to make the story live up to its potential.
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October 2, 2020
I won this book in a goodreads drawing.
A veteran is at a bit of a low point, driving a produce truck, when he stops to help a man in a strange rig. It turns out the guy is driving truck for a special government service, taking secret loads all over the country. The veteran is hired, and tries to fit in with his new cohorts.
Not bad. Trucking novels are a relatively small sub-genre, but this one is entertaining.
A veteran is at a bit of a low point, driving a produce truck, when he stops to help a man in a strange rig. It turns out the guy is driving truck for a special government service, taking secret loads all over the country. The veteran is hired, and tries to fit in with his new cohorts.
Not bad. Trucking novels are a relatively small sub-genre, but this one is entertaining.
September 28, 2020
Couldn’t stop reading
Loving how the story develops. Want the next one already, does pike finally get along with Morris or does a not so friendly rivalry develop. Does Pike pass and become a full fledged driver
Loving how the story develops. Want the next one already, does pike finally get along with Morris or does a not so friendly rivalry develop. Does Pike pass and become a full fledged driver
October 3, 2020
Amazing read!
I would have never picked this book to read myself...I won it as an e-book from Goodreads and am totally glad I did!...I read it in 2 nights because I couldn't put it down!...the ending was pretty cool
I would have never picked this book to read myself...I won it as an e-book from Goodreads and am totally glad I did!...I read it in 2 nights because I couldn't put it down!...the ending was pretty cool
December 6, 2020
Ended too soon
I enjoyed it. It was really a pretty short read, and ended abruptly. I'll definitely read the next. The only criticism I would have is grammar and spelling (seen him coming instead of saw, and some strangely placed commas) but they weren't bad enough to interrupt the story's momentum. If you're looking for a quick, fun read, I would definitely recommend it.
I enjoyed it. It was really a pretty short read, and ended abruptly. I'll definitely read the next. The only criticism I would have is grammar and spelling (seen him coming instead of saw, and some strangely placed commas) but they weren't bad enough to interrupt the story's momentum. If you're looking for a quick, fun read, I would definitely recommend it.
March 14, 2021
Story is good. Proof reading, word choice and grammar not good.
The story line is good, but it book reads like a first draft.
Punctuation is bad. Needs polishing and editing. Looking forward to future work from this author.
The story line is good, but it book reads like a first draft.
Punctuation is bad. Needs polishing and editing. Looking forward to future work from this author.
April 4, 2021
Couldn't put it down
Then it ended with no resolution. Not even next book to follow. I hate when that happens. Will look for the next one though.
Then it ended with no resolution. Not even next book to follow. I hate when that happens. Will look for the next one though.
May 7, 2021
Lot of adventure
Nicely written. Fast pace with lot of action and challenges. Please write more. I love the characters. Fun fun fun....
Nicely written. Fast pace with lot of action and challenges. Please write more. I love the characters. Fun fun fun....
November 11, 2025
An interesting setup, but that's all it really is. Easy to read, popcorn book with some minor character development but no real plot. Felt like the notes for worldbuilding a longer novel.
April 1, 2024
This is first book in the Pike Evans Novel series. Next book released November/Early December 2020.
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