L.T. Ryan
Kindle Edition | Pages: 222 pages Rating: 3.78 | 13800 Users | 779 Reviews
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| Title | : | Noble Beginnings (Jack Noble #1) |
| Author | : | L.T. Ryan |
| Book Format | : | Kindle Edition |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 222 pages |
| Published | : | December 21st 2013 (first published April 3rd 2013) |
| Categories | : | Thriller. Fiction. Mystery. Action |
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ACE for ASIN: B009K8RHNQ In March of 2002, while the eyes of the world focused on Afghanistan, Jack Noble finds himself on the outskirts of Baghdad, Iraq. A Marine in name only, Jack is on-loan to the CIA. Normally an integral part of the team, he finds that he is nothing more than a security detail in Iraq. Jack and his partner Bear have a run-in with four CIA special agents over the treatment of an Iraqi family. Within hours Jack and Bear are detained. All Jack wanted was to finish his enlistment and move on with his life. All he did was intervene and save a family from unwarranted violence at the hands of four CIA agents. But he soon discovers that he did far more than intervene. He has placed himself dead square in the middle of a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of the U.S. government.Identify Books Toward Noble Beginnings (Jack Noble #1)
| Original Title: | Noble Beginnings |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Jack Noble #1 |
Rating Out Of Books Noble Beginnings (Jack Noble #1)
Ratings: 3.78 From 13800 Users | 779 ReviewsCriticize Out Of Books Noble Beginnings (Jack Noble #1)
Noble Beginnings is a "guy" book, I thought, as I prepared to plow through the pages, planning to persevere to the end because it was my husband's turn to pick our read. That thought quickly disappeared by page three as by then. I was hooked. The story line - two Marines involved with the CIA "for the good of all" - was only for openers. So engrossed was I with the tale that I would often go back and reread sections to try and figure out the ending before it was revealed. I signed up for theLight and easy read. Nothing to write about much. The story is about a conspiracy involving Marines, CIA, NSA practically the whole bunch of agencies. The climax was a downer. On the whole, the plot required much more depth.
The first half of this book seemed one long fist-fight to me, designed to prove that Jack Noble was a tough, testosterone-filled Marine. I got tired of it but I rarely ever quit reading a book that I've started, so kept with it. The last half was where the meat of the plot developed and grew interesting, even suspenseful. You come to have more respect for Jack as he assesses his situation, then takes actions that aren't always so smart or that work to his advantage. Whether through Jack's dialog
Non-stop action. Jack Noble joined the Marines and was transferred to a special CIA unit before completing basic. Seven years later he and his partner, Bear, are in Iraq when the CIA unit to which he was attached abused a native family who were ultimately found dead. Noble and Bear are accused of the murders. They are transferred back to the US and begin to search for the real killers. Going further into the plot would reveal spoilers, however it serves as a great introduction to a new character
While it was entertaining, in my opinion it doesn't compare to Reacher nor Will Robie. Also in audiobook format, the narrator Dennis Holland is horrendous! I never have to listen to this particular narrator again. Too, in my opinion, the writing seemed labored and stiff. The author's turn of phrase didn't create the right tone for the situations thereby causing the action scenes to fall flat and lose their intensity. Perhaps the succeeding stories are better but I have no interest in continuing
Well, I think I prefer to believe that this type of treatment does not happen. Think heads being bashed, bodies kicked in, guns held to heads...and that's just by way of greeting.A couple of Marines attached to CIA goonier than usual goons in Iraq somehow escape from CIA brutality with their lives to continue into the next book, I suppose. It was a decided contrast for me after spending time in the drawing rooms of 1700's.Kindle Unlimited
This book seemed like a conflation of several characters into a new nobleman. Sorry couldnt overlook the pun but nonetheless the book was what I wanted while cruising the Galápagos Islands. Not too deep, with action and plot twists. The storyline seemed like an over done plot but this one had some interesting twists to keep my interest through the end. Looking forward to reading #2 to see if it keeps up. More to follow.
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