Rat-Catcher

Alpha Force #2

by Chris Ryan

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Genres: Young Adult, Action, Adventure, Fiction, Espionage, Childrens, Ebooks

264 pages, Paperback

First published September 22, 2009

About the author

Colin Armstrong (b. 1961), usually known by the pen-name Chris Ryan, is a British author, television presenter, security consultant and former Special Air Service sergeant.
After the publication of fellow patrol member Andy McNab's Bravo Two Zero in 1993, Ryan published his own account of his experiences during the Bravo Two Zero mission in 1995, entitled The One That Got Away. Since retiring from the British Army Ryan has published several fiction and non-fiction books, including Strike Back, which was subsequently adapted into a television series for Sky 1, and co-created the ITV action series Ultimate Force. He has also presented or appeared in numerous television documentaries connected to the military or law enforcement.

Reviews

[Joe King · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like this series. It's like a teens first experience of real adult themes in fiction like COCAINE and CHILD MURDER and DIABETES.

[Artus D · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the second book of a series called Alpha Force and in Rat-Catcher, Alpha Force are on a mission to save children living on the streets from a dangerous drug dealer and killer. This book is very exciting and some parts might scare you.

[Ryan Everly · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book Rat-Catcher was one of my favorite in this series. In this book, Alpha Force travels to South Africa for a vacation. But what they soon find out is that there is a major drug dealer and kidnapper lurking in the streets. As Paulo goes undercover as a homeless child he meets a girl named Eliza who lost her brother to the kidnapper. Soon Eliza gets abducted and Paulo decides to go with her, so the Alpha Force has to save Paulo as well as stop the drug dealer. Soon they finally get the evidence they need to take down the drug dealer and the police takes him down. But Paulo is still in the hands of the kidnapper and they have to save him. But Paulo escapes with Eliza and he brings Eliza to an orphanage where she is now safe.

[Louis Frew · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book Rat-Catcher was one of my favorite in this series. In this book, Alpha Force travels to South Africa for a vacation. But what they soon find out is that there is a major drug dealer and kidnapper lurking in the streets. As Paulo goes undercover as a homeless child he meets a girl named Eliza who lost her brother to the kidnapper. Soon Eliza gets abducted and Paulo decides to go with her, so the Alpha Force has to save Paulo as well as stop the drug dealer. Soon they finally get the evidence they need to take down the drug dealer and the police takes him down. But Paulo is still in the hands of the kidnapper and they have to save him. But Paulo escapes with Eliza and he brings Eliza to an orphanage where she is now safe.

[Genevieve · Rating 4 out of 5]

These books are so fast paced and exhilarating to read. You can really fly through them in hours and I love how you can pick up tips and tricks to survival from these books too.

(I totally still ship Hex and Amber together even after all these years and I love their small moments together 😍)

[Raphael Villareal · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m not sure how these 14 year olds are pulling off secret agent missions but I’m here for it.

[Thomas Gillespie · Rating 5 out of 5]

My first memory of reading, had my younger self hooked! Great read for children as it is captivating but doesn't deal with too harsh subject

[Big Book Little Book · Rating 4 out of 5]

The second book in the Alpha Force series 'Rat Catcher' is a great story which takes Alpha Force to South America where they find themselves only seconds from death in the mountains of Chile.

The story has many twists and turns. The team encounter both a dangerous drugs dealer and a young street boy who they learn to trust and who is able to help rescue them when they find themselves in trouble.

This amazing book is full of tension and suspense. I couldn't put it down.

Verdict: Great for those who love an action packed story.
Jack.

[Caroline D · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Rat Catcher by Chris Ryan was an Ok book. Defiantly not a book that had me reading for hours into the night. I just read it because I did not want to abandon it. The only time I got glued to the book was when the kids where in danger. I guess one of the reasons I didn't like the book very much was because I prefer realistic fiction. Some parts where realistic, but other parts where not at all realistic. The characters where not very realistic. What uncle would let a group of kids free climb up the side of a mountain?!

[Lady Entropy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lembram-se da minha crença que os ingleses gostam de traumatizar criancinhas? Pois, isto confirma-o. Um livro para jovens leitores sobre um grupo de "adolescentes" forças especiais que se vê envolvido numa conspiração com um barão da droga, onde pessoas morrem de forma violenta, há tortura, perigo, agressão a crianças -- enfim, muito realista, gostei mesmo muito, porque não tem cenas estúpidas nem trata os leitores (ainda que jovens) como idiotas que não percebem como a realidade funciona.

[Ben B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book. It was filled with non-stop action and multiple fight scenes and bad situations which Alpha Force has to overcome. I love the unique plot. It is not a play off of other stories, it is completely unique. This book is extremely hard to put down. A downside to this book though is that it is only for a small group of interest. Anyone who loves SAS or military evasions book will thoroughly enjoy this book, but most others will not.

[St Stephen's C C]

Target: Drug Rat Alpha Force are an elite team of five highly-skilled individuals brought together to battle injustice. The team join a covert SAS operation in South America, fighting to catch an evil drugs baron. To gain information, they infiltrate a tight-knit community of street kids then head into the isolated mountains where a terrifying and twisted hunt is to test their individual skills to the max ...Contains Chris Ryan's top SAS tips for survival in cave systems.

[Bipurna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read first time Cris Ryan.And I love his climax when Eliza and her brother meet in sister Catherine house is the best scene in this book that touch me too much and I cried almost.and I like a scene when Marco got killed by
bloody rat-catcher.
thanks for the book.
Trust No One

[Zane · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book was good

[Ben · Rating 4 out of 5]

it was a good book that intertwined survival skills with hard paced action. A must read if you're in to kid spy books.

[Chris Harrison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really getting into the alpha force series, this book started of with a bit of a surprise and this got me hooked. Fast paced and always interesting, good climax too.

[Ollie Farid · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is about five highly-skilled individuals who came together as a team. The team have a SAS operation in South America, fighting to catch a evil drug baron. To gain information

[Georgebell · Rating 5 out of 5]

was very good and nice

[Tyler · Rating 1 out of 5]

boring

[Patrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is awesome and if you like action or suspense books you will love this and like the rest of the ALPHA force series.

[Zoë Ann Book Queen · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 magical little stars

[Nitha · Rating 4 out of 5]

so..interesting and one of the best book in my school library.

[Rosie Worrall · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is my binge book

[Swag 6 · Rating 3 out of 5]

nice ending but not the best start

[El · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the way Chris Ryan writes, but not suitable for children under 12.

[Jess · Rating 3 out of 5]

Re-reading this series to relive my early teen years! Just as enjoyable as the previous times I have read the book. Nice easy read.