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Running the Maze (Kyle Swanson Sniper #5)
In the aftermath of great floods, a doctor on a relief mission in northeastern Pakistan discovers the remains of a collapsed bridge that reminds him of a bridge near his childhood home in Ohio. He snaps a cellphone picture and sends it to his sister—just before his entire team is slaughtered.His sister is Beth Ledford, a Coast Guard sniper, who suspects that the answer to...more
Hardcover, 291 pages
Published
March 13th 2012
by St. Martin's Press
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“Running the Maze” by Jack Coughlin is not a novel that I thought I would enjoy reading. Much to my surprise, I found myself caught up in the story as soon as I started reading it and couldn’t put it down. It is the story of a Coast Guard sniper, Beth Ledford, and a Special Agent, Kyle Swanson, who need to team up and find out what was happening in Pakistan. Beth’s brother, a doctor on a medical relief mission in Pakistan, is killed due to something he saw. Beth is determined to find out what wa...more
The fifth in the series to feature sniper Kyle Swanson working for a small Government black ops team. In this book, he teams up with a female Coastguard sniper to investigate dodgy happenings around a new bridge in Pakistan.
It’s an odd book, somewhat spoilt by a couple of farfetched plot lines but there are also some good bits. It starts off well with a medical team getting wiped out near the bridge, sufficient characterisation that we actually care about them and regret their passing. But it is...more
It’s an odd book, somewhat spoilt by a couple of farfetched plot lines but there are also some good bits. It starts off well with a medical team getting wiped out near the bridge, sufficient characterisation that we actually care about them and regret their passing. But it is...more
I was lucky enough to win this great book in one of the give away's. I was slightly skeptical for a few reasons. 1: My last experience with a give-away was not so great and 2: this is not typically the type of book I enjoy.
Let me just say that this book made me take it to work and other places just because I wanted to continue to read it. Kyle Swanson (one of the main chars) was very well evolved throughout the book and would definitely be someone that I would enjoy reading more about. Think Di...more
Let me just say that this book made me take it to work and other places just because I wanted to continue to read it. Kyle Swanson (one of the main chars) was very well evolved throughout the book and would definitely be someone that I would enjoy reading more about. Think Di...more
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In the aftermath of a great flood a doctor on a relief mission in
northeastern Pakistan discovers the remains of a collapsed bridge that
reminds him of one near his childhood home in Ohio. He snaps a cellphone
picture and sends it to his sister just before his entire team is
slaughtered. Beth Ledford is his sister and she is a Coast Guard sniper
She believes that the answer to her brothers death is in the photo but
no one believes her until she finds Kyle Swanson who is a member of a secret
operations...more
northeastern Pakistan discovers the remains of a collapsed bridge that
reminds him of one near his childhood home in Ohio. He snaps a cellphone
picture and sends it to his sister just before his entire team is
slaughtered. Beth Ledford is his sister and she is a Coast Guard sniper
She believes that the answer to her brothers death is in the photo but
no one believes her until she finds Kyle Swanson who is a member of a secret
operations...more
I won this as a first read. Really do not read military thrillers. Did find this a interesting read. Right out of the pages of life today. The book is well written and the characters are very true to life.
This is military thriller with a lot of face pace to it and many twist that gives you a heart stopping thrill.
You will find yourself kept guessing and asking question. We are following to military snipers sent in to find out what happen to a medical team that was executed and what a picture hol...more
This is military thriller with a lot of face pace to it and many twist that gives you a heart stopping thrill.
You will find yourself kept guessing and asking question. We are following to military snipers sent in to find out what happen to a medical team that was executed and what a picture hol...more
I won this book in a goodreads giveaway. Thank you!!!!
I got this book through a Good Reads giveaway. I gave it four stars, so I obviously enjoyed this book, but I can't pinpoint exactly why. It is co-written by a retired marine officer, though it is a novel. It reads like it was a true story, not super great or lyrical writing, but clear and concise. The story was slightly predictable, but in a sort of enjoyable way. It is about a young woman who is with the Coast Guard, and a well-trained specials ops soldier whose team answer to no one but the Pr...more
I won and advanced reader copy of this book from Library Thing. I have never read any books by this author and I liked this book a lot. The author has an impeccable record in the military and the book was very nail biting to read, a high intensity, faced-pace thriller. I liked the characters in the book and how the author’s use of his own military background helped to shape the characters. I have never read a military fiction book, always non-fiction, but found myself thinking I was reading non-...more
The development of the characters was done very well; how you could easily see them operating in real world locations and situations.
However, the execution could have been done better, the dialogue needs some work, and I just really didn't think it was a good read. I much prefer Tom Clancy books.
However, the execution could have been done better, the dialogue needs some work, and I just really didn't think it was a good read. I much prefer Tom Clancy books.
Took a bit long for the action to perk up. Then it peaked a bit early. And the ending was predictable.
Still, it was a decent read. The concept and threat were interesting. And the action, when it finally started, was well-done. But I'd recommend the first book in this series. T'was much better.
Still, it was a decent read. The concept and threat were interesting. And the action, when it finally started, was well-done. But I'd recommend the first book in this series. T'was much better.
A corrupt astronaut, sniper rifles with a two-mile range and a former British SAS fighter who is now a rich industrialist willing to support Trident clandestine ops with weapons and transportation, and Coughlin and Davis (An Act of Treason, 2011, etc.) hit the action-adventure 10-ring again.
I read this right after reading Pursuit of Honor by Vince Flynn. This book made up for everything Flynn lacked. Multiple perspectives, a well played climax followed by another, and a ending that left just enough room for the story.
More excellent military action from Jack Coughlin. This book is as good as the others in the series, though I will say the whole high-tech, terrorist stronghold was a little far-fetched. Other then that, definitely an exciting page-turner.
Won an ARC copy on Giveaways - man, I love unexpected books in the mail. Can't wait to start reading it. Will update review upon completiong. Thanks Goodreads.
A very enjoyable military thriller in the style of Tom Clancy or Dale Brown with a little Matthew Reilly thrown in on the side. This book has action enough to keep you turning the pages. I highly recommend for fans of military, political action/thrillers.
A very enjoyable military thriller in the style of Tom Clancy or Dale Brown with a little Matthew Reilly thrown in on the side. This book has action enough to keep you turning the pages. I highly recommend for fans of military, political action/thrillers.
Always love these tall tales. Fast paced, short, and unbelievable but believable aura about them. There are some very minor appalling errors on military ranks that were absent from the previous four books. We get a new female character and the traitor/conspirator within the highest echelons of the government plot line in this yarn. More Islamic terror from our friends in Pakistan but the attack that's being planned against the USA is quite unique and fresh. Never knew how they would choose to en...more
Revenge for the death of a loved one is the focus of this novel. A seasoned sniper takes a less experienced one under his wing in preparation for an operation aimed at killing the people responsible for the death of some aid workers. It's an interesting tale, but not much emotional depth to the characters. An okay read.
I won this book through goodreads.com's firstreads. this is far from my typical read or something I would pick up on my own. I do not typically read military thrillers, also, this is the 5th book in a series that I haven't read any other book from. That being said, this book was readable as a stand-alone without reading the previous books in the series.
The book was an action packed tale that takes placed mostly in the US and Pakistan. When a group of foreign doctors are found murdered in Pakist...more
The book was an action packed tale that takes placed mostly in the US and Pakistan. When a group of foreign doctors are found murdered in Pakist...more
Coughlin continues the formula with Kyle Swanson adding a new sniper to the mix, this time the beautiful Beth Ledford as a Coast Guard sniper with a personal stake.
A taut paced military thriller.Very engaging and a good read.Adding Coughlin to my list of authors of whom I want to read more of their books.
A military thriller which could have been taken straight out of today's headlines. Fast paced, action-packed, yet believable. Even if military thrillers are not your "cup of tea", this is a book which can be enjoyed by anyone who simply likes a good story.
I received this book free through Goodreads. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. (I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning t...more
I received this book free through Goodreads. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. (I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning t...more
I received this book in a Goodreads Giveaway. I enjoyed the fast paced action and "behind the scenes" look at the current war on terror. I have not read the previous books in this series but this did not deter my enjoyment of the story. My only slight issue with the character development is having a minor villain possess Dissociative Identity Disorder. This diagnosis occurs very rarely and seemed to be a flashy choice to replace the typical sociopathic villain angle. Otherwise, I thought the sto...more
I really enjoyed this book. I received as a Goodreads Advanced Readers Copy. The story was true to life and felt like something that could potentially happen in today's crazy world. I look forward to more books from Jack Coughlin and Donald Davis.
I received this book through the First Reads giveaway program on Goodreads. Review to follow!
interesting..current..believable..well developed characters and story
Just waiting for the entire series to be made into a movie..:/
I won this book in a Goodreads 'first-reads' giveaway. When I first began the book I thought it might be a real...kind of a 'deep, too much military type jargon' type deal, & I wasn't too sure I'd be able to get into it. I am happy to report that was not to be the case! I found that it turned out to be quite a 'cat & mouse' plot, & kept the reader interested. There was alot of military in it...& it was really good, actually. So I found myself to be pleasantly surprised & enjo...more
An entertaining "elite SEAL" story that doesn't get hung up on a lot of unbelievable stunts and endless array of acronyms. I found "Running the Maze" to be a suspenful, action-packed tale that kept me in a non-stop reading mode. Very pleased to have won this ARC through Goodread's giveaway site.
This book was enjoyable, if not a little choppy. It could stand to have another proof-read as there are multiple spelling/grammar errors, and the dialogue seemed a little awkward throughout. However, it was the action-packed adventure that it promised. If you like military adventures and are good with the terminology, you would probably like this book :)
A Quick Good Read, picked it up to read something I knew would be a good story not a lot of depth in the characters but great action. It's a good book to read if you want some heroism not a lot of deep thinking, and some simple summer enjoyment. It met my expectations...
i was hoping the book would be better, somehow the story didnt carry on from the other books! the book was still very good and the way the book was written very good, but still the story and the way it didnt carry on from the other books was little bit of a let down!
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Gunnery Sgt. Jack Coughlin’s autobiography, Shooter, describes his experiences as the top-ranked marine sniper in the Iraq War.
Coughlin is also the author, with Donald A. Davis, of the Kyle Swanson Sniper Novels: Kill Zone, Dead Shot, Clean Kill, and An Act of Treason.
Coughlin grew up in Waltham, Massachusetts, and joined the Marines when he was 19. He served with the Marines during the drive to...more
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Coughlin is also the author, with Donald A. Davis, of the Kyle Swanson Sniper Novels: Kill Zone, Dead Shot, Clean Kill, and An Act of Treason.
Coughlin grew up in Waltham, Massachusetts, and joined the Marines when he was 19. He served with the Marines during the drive to...more
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