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Connor Reed #8
A King’s Gambit
Can the Ryder clan defeat a more ruthless organization that dwarfs them in size and finance?
When the dark hands of a blood feud between Irish criminal organisations begin to choke civilians, and strategies to halt the evil fail, fear grips law enforcement in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.
When this war ensnares the Ryder clan, Connor finds with the choice between trusting the skill and mental fortitude of untested family members, along with the motives of his enemy’s enemy.
Or the complete annihilation of his family.
When the dark hands of a blood feud between Irish criminal organisations begin to choke civilians, and strategies to halt the evil fail, fear grips law enforcement in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.
When this war ensnares the Ryder clan, Connor finds with the choice between trusting the skill and mental fortitude of untested family members, along with the motives of his enemy’s enemy.
Or the complete annihilation of his family.
503 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 5, 2023
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Quentin Black
15 books51 followersQuentin Black is a former Royal Marine corporal with a decade of service in the Corps. This includes an operational tour of Afghanistan and an advisory mission in Iraq.
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June 20, 2023
I promised Quentin a review, now he’s going to regret it.
As an American, I don’t have much trouble keeping up. That said, you UK sods are fookin weird.
The 8th installment of the Connor Reed series might be my favorite. I always look forward to Connor getting “personal” with assholes, and we have to wait almost the whole story this time. Great action sequences and detail surrounding them gives you a stadium view but also very intimate experience. Character development is nails, as you cheer when certain people are “done” in the storylines.
Thanks, Quentin, for another great novel. I hope others enjoy this story as much as I do.
As an American, I don’t have much trouble keeping up. That said, you UK sods are fookin weird.
The 8th installment of the Connor Reed series might be my favorite. I always look forward to Connor getting “personal” with assholes, and we have to wait almost the whole story this time. Great action sequences and detail surrounding them gives you a stadium view but also very intimate experience. Character development is nails, as you cheer when certain people are “done” in the storylines.
Thanks, Quentin, for another great novel. I hope others enjoy this story as much as I do.
September 19, 2023
Book review
Each of Quentin Blacks books brings deeper character development, to the point I feel like I’m familiar with them as individuals. As such when daydreaming once I had finished the book would wonder what they were doing. This is a testament to Quentin as a writer. I’ve enjoyed the diving in to the criminal life of Connor with the progression of the “Chameleon project” in the background. I’m looking forward to seeing what his new life holds with the ties that life brings with age and responsibility.
I tell anyone I can about the Connor series, while reminding them they don’t need to read them in sequence as each is a gripping page turner and each can stand alone.
If you haven’t read it, do it, you won’t regret it!
Each of Quentin Blacks books brings deeper character development, to the point I feel like I’m familiar with them as individuals. As such when daydreaming once I had finished the book would wonder what they were doing. This is a testament to Quentin as a writer. I’ve enjoyed the diving in to the criminal life of Connor with the progression of the “Chameleon project” in the background. I’m looking forward to seeing what his new life holds with the ties that life brings with age and responsibility.
I tell anyone I can about the Connor series, while reminding them they don’t need to read them in sequence as each is a gripping page turner and each can stand alone.
If you haven’t read it, do it, you won’t regret it!
September 7, 2023
4.5 stars really almost perfect
Another in the series that focuses on Conner and the family, rather than the chameleon project.
This one seemed a lot longer than the previous books and as a result benefited from more background info and also just more story.
As with all of them it is fast paced and action filled with Conner always taking the lead and Tom and Luke now starting to become more involved
I enjoyed it, I read it in a day and a half, my only complaint is the repetitive comments about Conners morning routine. I know he gets up early, I know he works out and I know he studies for 45mins. I just don't need to be told 3 or 4 times in each book
Another in the series that focuses on Conner and the family, rather than the chameleon project.
This one seemed a lot longer than the previous books and as a result benefited from more background info and also just more story.
As with all of them it is fast paced and action filled with Conner always taking the lead and Tom and Luke now starting to become more involved
I enjoyed it, I read it in a day and a half, my only complaint is the repetitive comments about Conners morning routine. I know he gets up early, I know he works out and I know he studies for 45mins. I just don't need to be told 3 or 4 times in each book
June 13, 2023
Another engaging read. Good pace, solid characters. Next one please!
November 4, 2023
Excellent reads
Superb in switching between gangster and spy narrative, cannot wait for next book, have now read them all, highly recommend
Superb in switching between gangster and spy narrative, cannot wait for next book, have now read them all, highly recommend
November 24, 2023
Excellent story line. Branches
out to all aspects of the family
business plus his stint with
special operations. Looking forward
in Connor's involvement with Grace and Jackson.
out to all aspects of the family
business plus his stint with
special operations. Looking forward
in Connor's involvement with Grace and Jackson.
October 4, 2024
My rating 5 stars
January 7, 2025
Lots of action, a page turner. Up with the best in the series.
May 7, 2025
A KING'S GAMBIT
This series of Connor Reed is excellent. Great,personable characters,supported by believable plots and locations. Keep writi g!! I think I am addicted!!!
This series of Connor Reed is excellent. Great,personable characters,supported by believable plots and locations. Keep writi g!! I think I am addicted!!!
June 17, 2025
Gleaming
Another excellent read, a must for anyone who has served. Laugh out loud moments, and a hero that you grow to like.
Another excellent read, a must for anyone who has served. Laugh out loud moments, and a hero that you grow to like.
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