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Soft Targets (Jonathan Grave Thrillers) Kindle Edition

by John Gilstrap (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,457 ratings
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An exclusive eBook prequel novella to the New York Times bestselling author’s award-winning thriller series.

FBI Special Agent Irene Rivers is horrified to learn that because of mistakes made by agents under her command, a murderer and child molester will walk free. But now her worst nightmare has come true: the monster has abducted Irene’s own daughters. With nowhere else to turn, she reaches out to an elite Special Forces operator named Jonathan Grave.

While Rivers has always observed the letter of the law, Grave cares more about results than procedures. Together, they will face a new breed of evil—and pursue a new kind of justice.
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Basil Sands is an award-winning narrator working between the Chugach Mountains and Pacific Ocean in Anchorage, Alaska. He has narrated for many bestselling authors and helped many less-known authors climb that ladder. He's a former US Marine who for several years in the '90s ran the dining hall at the NSA, a.k.a. Chef to the Spies. He's been a logger, carpenter, scoutmaster, wilderness rescue medic, senior IT guy, and novelist, and was a minister for over twenty-five years. He rents space in his basement to four Leprechaun brothers; they make the best lager.

John Gilstrap is the New York Times bestselling author of Threat Warning (July, 2011), Hostage Zero, No Mercy, Nathan's Run, At All Costs, Even Steven, Scott Free and Six Minutes to Freedom. In addition, John has written four screenplays for Hollywood, adapting the works of Nelson DeMille, Norman McLean and Thomas Harris. Most recently, he has signed two movie deals for his books. He will write and co-produce the film adaptation of his book, Six Minutes to Freedom, and executive produce the film adaptation of Scott Free. A frequent speaker at literary events, John also teaches seminars on suspense writing techniques at a wide variety of venues, from local libraries to The Smithsonian Institution. Outside of his writing life, John is a renowned safety expert with extensive knowledge of explosives, hazardous materials, and fire behavior. He currently works as the director of safety for a large trade association in Washington, DC. John lives in Fairfax, VA.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00CICDDFW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pinnacle Books (October 1, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 1, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1339 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 111 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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When John Gilstrap's first novel, Nathan's Run, hit the market in 1996, it set the literary world on fire. Publication rights sold in 23 countries, the movie rights were scooped up at auction by Warner Brothers, and John changed professions. A safety engineer by training and education, he specialized in explosives and hazardous materials, and also served 15 years in the fire and rescue service, rising to the rank of lieutenant.

That "first" book was really his fourth, and that one call from an agent (after logging 27 rejections) changed the trajectory of his life. Twenty books and seven movie projects later, it's been a good run, and it's still running. But his career track looks more like a sine curve than a rocket ship. There were lots of setbacks along the way. At one point, his writing career appeared to be dead. Then came the comeback.

John's presentation, "Dare to Dream", tells the story of triumph, disappointment, despair and finally some long-lasting success.

John has spoken at events across the country, most recently at the Pike's Peak Writers Conference in Colorado Springs, and Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers in Denver. In February, he will be the keynote speaker at the annual meeting of the California Association of Teachers of English in Los Angeles. His YouTube channel, "A Writer's View of Writing and Publishing" has over 1,700 subscribers and more are coming aboard every day.

Outside of his writing life, John is a renowned safety expert with extensive knowledge of explosives, hazardous materials, and fire behavior. John lives in Fairfax, VA.

Please visit John's website, www.johngilstrap.com for more information.

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Tom D
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read!
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2023
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Action packed and story moves right along..... Length is very good and provides an excellent snapshot of authors writing style. Found it a worth my time and have book marked other John Gilstrap Jonathan Grave series books.
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Todd Harig
4.0 out of 5 stars Good introduction to Graves & Big Guy
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2019
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A fun/quick read which serves as a good introduction to Jonathan Graves & Big Guy. I’ve read several other titles by this author & always look forward to new works. He’s definitely gotten better at telling stories, certainly letting the characters develop more completely.
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claudette valliere
5.0 out of 5 stars Got some history with this one.
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2013
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Liked it a lot.

We got to go back and see exactly when Wolverine, Irene Rivers, first met Digger Grave and Boxers.

I really enjoyed this book.

It starts off with an arrest that was illegal as far as the prosecutor and Rivers's boss Frankel are concerned.

Barney Jennings is being released.

So begins a really good read. Rivers can't go to her bosses or the police when her two daughters are taken. If she does the kidnapper will know and her girls will be history.

Enter Dominic D'Angelo, a priest and a friend to Irene for many years. He asks her how far she is willing to go to get her girls back and the answer he gets lets him know the course to take.

Dom puts her in contact with Jonathan "Digger" Grave. Grave is member of the Unit, Delta Force. Digger is also one of the best looking men Irene has ever seen.

Digger contacts his fellow temmate Boxers. Boxers is one giant of a guy and he and Digger agree to help Irene get her girls back.

So begins one great read. This one has loads of action, white slavers, pedophiles, murderers and one hell of a surprise.

Digger and Boxers are two guys who have no problem doing the right thing and Irene Rivers is one hell of a lady.

Five stars and then some
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A User
5.0 out of 5 stars Revenge and justice is sweet.
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2021
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Another great, but short, story from John Gilstrap. Keep em coming. Can’t wait for the next great novel from one of my favorite authors and “brother”.
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Vaughn Hopkins
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Gilstrap book
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2022
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John Gilstrap always writes a very good book, and this is no exception. He puts us in the shoes of the main character as she faces problems no parent could fail to become extremely angry about. The book seems to be too brief to get a perfect rating, but that is a minor thing.
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Mountain Reader
3.0 out of 5 stars Having read this prequel, I'm looking forward to starting the first book in the series
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2016
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I'm a new reader of the series so decided to start with this prequel. I enjoyed it thoroughly, good plot, likable characters, didn't lag. A solid four-star but I had to deduct a star for a couple of reasons. First, there were some major slips along the way—the types of things an author might overlook because he's too involved in the story. A couple of pre-reads by other people probably would have caught them. Second, and for me more problematic, was having the mother of kidnapped children debate whether or not she's willing to break laws to rescue them. If I was in that situation, if any mother or for that matter any parent I know was in that situation, there wouldn't be even a second's debate. I'd do anything, whatever it takes, to get my children back. Having a badge, taking an oath as a law enforcement officer, would not change the fact that I am always first and foremost a mother. I simply can't understand how or why the author chose to make this such a dilemma for Irene. All this aside, it was a fine, enjoyable novella that I would recommend to others. I'm looking forward to moving on the the first book in the series.
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Jana L. Shellman
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Story. Never Disappointed!
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2014
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Giljohn came through again. A fast-paced adventure I couldn't put down! My only complaint for John is that he doesn't satisfy my craving for instant gratification. I do know he just finished another book that will be out next year. That gives me time to sell two houses buy another renovate and move before it comes out... John's stories are like opening a Christmas present, or even better is Thanksgiving Dinner, you gobble it up because it's so good and then it's gone! The wait for the next turkey dinner is interminable! My word to new readers of John Gilstrap's Jonathan Grave Thrillers is to read this book, then start on reading all of the rest of John's terrific books. That will almost hold you over until next year's book comes out. Almost.
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Big Cat
5.0 out of 5 stars Gilstrap hits a homer with this one!
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2023
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Best Gilstrap work that I have read so far. I couldn't put it down once I got past the first few pages.
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Ruth
5.0 out of 5 stars Could not put down
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2021
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First of many stories. gripping from first to last page. Love the human factor into the storylines, makes it more realistic. Look forward to more.
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L. Evers
5.0 out of 5 stars A great introduction to an awesome series.
Reviewed in Canada on November 6, 2013
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I really enjoyed this story, as a fan of the series it was great insight into how it all began. If you haven't read the series, this is a great place to start.
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Steve Mac
4.0 out of 5 stars thoroughly enjoyable.
Reviewed in Canada on September 28, 2014
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It was good to see where they came from, how they met.
Would recommend as a quick read on a commute, for sure.
Doesn't let up on the action.
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Ronald davidson
4.0 out of 5 stars Fast action
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 30, 2014
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Is liked the speed of action and the development of the characters it is good to have carry over to the next book
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DMcQ
5.0 out of 5 stars Important read for Jonathan Grave fans
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 4, 2020
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Tells the story of how the relationship between Scorpion and Wolverine starts.Chronologically this is actually the first book in the series.
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