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Sam Pope #0.5
The Right Reason
Before he was the UK's most wanted vigilante, he was the UK's deadliest weapon.
After a mission in Afghanistan goes wrong, highly decorated sniper Sam Pope finds himself trapped behind enemy lines. Injured and abandoned, Sam is taken in by a local doctor, in a town under the threat of a local terrorist cell. As they close in, Sam must fight not just for his own survival, but the survival of the doctor and his family.
Set ten years before his war against organised crime, experience Sam Pope's fight for justice turn into a fight for survival.
An action packed, pulse racing prequel to the international best selling series, THE RIGHT REASON is a must for Sam Pope fans.
Will you join the fight?
After a mission in Afghanistan goes wrong, highly decorated sniper Sam Pope finds himself trapped behind enemy lines. Injured and abandoned, Sam is taken in by a local doctor, in a town under the threat of a local terrorist cell. As they close in, Sam must fight not just for his own survival, but the survival of the doctor and his family.
Set ten years before his war against organised crime, experience Sam Pope's fight for justice turn into a fight for survival.
An action packed, pulse racing prequel to the international best selling series, THE RIGHT REASON is a must for Sam Pope fans.
Will you join the fight?
86 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 1, 2019
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About the author
Robert Enright
31 books207 followersRobert Enright was born in North London and resides in Buckinghamshire with his wife and daughter, working earnestly to write for a living and dreaming of the day he can get a dog.
He is the author of the international best selling Sam Pope series as well as the DS Jack Townsend series.
Robert also hosts the Two Indie Authors podcast, alongside fellow best selling author, David B. Lyons.
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He is the author of the international best selling Sam Pope series as well as the DS Jack Townsend series.
Robert also hosts the Two Indie Authors podcast, alongside fellow best selling author, David B. Lyons.
Visit his website via the Linktree in the profile and sign up for TWO FREE Sam Pope novellas and ONE FREE Bermuda Jones novella.
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/robenrightau...
Instagram - robenrightauthor
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January 4, 2020
I was fortunate to receive an advanced copy of this book , with a request for an honest review.
First things first....I am.not usually a fan of novellas. Maybe it is because I am greedy and like a full length book to get my teeth into. However, having read the first 2 books in the Sam Pope series, I was more than a little intrigued to learn about the man behind the hero.
This little novella manages to pack quite a punch. It neatly fills in some of the backstory of Sam, without over embellishment. . Whilst it certainly answers some questions about Sam and his backstory ( for those who have read others in the series } it is also a great tale just of it's own.(Tiny spoiler...there is a huge twist I did not see coming, AT ALL!)
The story unfolds at a nice pace, packed with detail but not cluttered. It captures the brutality of terrorism and conflict, and the impact on both the innocent and corrupt. Sam Pope has clearly earned his place as a hero, but here we also get to witness Sam Pope , the man, with all the frailty, humility and compassion that entails. I loved everything about this book and am currently we reading the rest in the series....another captivating read by a great author!
First things first....I am.not usually a fan of novellas. Maybe it is because I am greedy and like a full length book to get my teeth into. However, having read the first 2 books in the Sam Pope series, I was more than a little intrigued to learn about the man behind the hero.
This little novella manages to pack quite a punch. It neatly fills in some of the backstory of Sam, without over embellishment. . Whilst it certainly answers some questions about Sam and his backstory ( for those who have read others in the series } it is also a great tale just of it's own.(Tiny spoiler...there is a huge twist I did not see coming, AT ALL!)
The story unfolds at a nice pace, packed with detail but not cluttered. It captures the brutality of terrorism and conflict, and the impact on both the innocent and corrupt. Sam Pope has clearly earned his place as a hero, but here we also get to witness Sam Pope , the man, with all the frailty, humility and compassion that entails. I loved everything about this book and am currently we reading the rest in the series....another captivating read by a great author!
December 25, 2019
This episode of the Sam Pope series takes us back in time to an incident mentioned in a previous book. It also introduces us to characters that continue to have an impact on him. I liked learning how he met his wife, it served to show a softer side of Sam, that we don't see much if at all in the books that place after this incident. It's a quick read, but action filled but not quite as bloodthirsty as some of Sam's adventures have been. I received an ARC version of this book and this is my voluntary and unbiased review
January 14, 2022
The Right Reason. Robert Enright
Sam and his partner Mac were shot at by a helicopter on a mission. Sam wakes up in a strange room, wrapped in bandages. A local doctor has saved his life. His partner Mac he assumes has to be dead. The doctor is marked for death by the Taliban. Murdered for helping Sam. Sam tracks them to their campsite and dispatches them with a rifle they left behind. Revenge his motive. They murdered a good man. The doctor who saved his life. An excellent read!!
Sam and his partner Mac were shot at by a helicopter on a mission. Sam wakes up in a strange room, wrapped in bandages. A local doctor has saved his life. His partner Mac he assumes has to be dead. The doctor is marked for death by the Taliban. Murdered for helping Sam. Sam tracks them to their campsite and dispatches them with a rifle they left behind. Revenge his motive. They murdered a good man. The doctor who saved his life. An excellent read!!
May 20, 2025
First one in this series and was surprised. This dealt more than just a person running around with a gun, this person also has a conscience. You felt you were in Afghanistan with him dealing with the local population who have a love hate relationship with him and the west. Enjoyable introduction.
July 9, 2025
Excellent Short Story
An excellent short story by Robert in the Sam Pope series.Great storyline and plenty of action. Sam Pope of course being the central character and doing what he does best.Looking forward to reading more.
An excellent short story by Robert in the Sam Pope series.Great storyline and plenty of action. Sam Pope of course being the central character and doing what he does best.Looking forward to reading more.
March 9, 2020
Excellent prequel
doesn't matter at what stage you read this.you will enjoy it. Seriously fast paced novella which answers a lot of the questions from the first 3 novels.
doesn't matter at what stage you read this.you will enjoy it. Seriously fast paced novella which answers a lot of the questions from the first 3 novels.
May 11, 2020
A nice insight into Sam Pope's military life before his "Civvy" life begins.
April 22, 2021
Heartbreaking to know the outcome and devastating result of this read through the rest of Sam's series.
October 4, 2022
A great read and an insight to Sam Pope in the early days. Non stop action
December 14, 2022
Fast-paced intro novella. This is the first book I've read by the author. I like his writing style.
August 4, 2024
Another really good short story.
February 7, 2025
Sam Pope fans will enjoy this!
November 10, 2025
This was a sad story but Sam gave the culprits his own brand of justice to salve some of his guilt.
December 6, 2025
This was free book from Robert and is a short story of just 80 pages. It is about Sam Pope, who was injured in an attack and was helped by a local. 4.5 out of 5.
December 30, 2025
A great introduction to Sam Pope. Thoroughly enjoyed this novella and look forward to reading more in the series
January 25, 2021
The Right Reason is a well-paced, action filled short read. It fills in Sam's back story and gives an insight into what Sam has gone through, what has made him into the man he is.
It shows a different side to Sam, I already new Sam ‘the deadly assassin’ but now I feel like I know Sam the man before he became the assassin.
Rob's writing style is informative, fluent, and engaging. Rob has managed to write a breadcrumb trail that captured my attention and had me hooked; wanting and needing to know more.
The Right Reason is another great addition to the Sam Pope series. It was a joy to read and I am intrigued to see what Rob has in store for Sam next.
It shows a different side to Sam, I already new Sam ‘the deadly assassin’ but now I feel like I know Sam the man before he became the assassin.
Rob's writing style is informative, fluent, and engaging. Rob has managed to write a breadcrumb trail that captured my attention and had me hooked; wanting and needing to know more.
The Right Reason is another great addition to the Sam Pope series. It was a joy to read and I am intrigued to see what Rob has in store for Sam next.
June 21, 2025
A nice introduction to Sam Pope and his background.
January 19, 2026
better than any of his books
This was a good story, and kept me reading. It was better than the repetitiveness that occurs in the series.
This was a good story, and kept me reading. It was better than the repetitiveness that occurs in the series.
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