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Chase Fulton #1
The Opening Chase
When collegiate baseball phenom Chase Fulton suffers a freak injury on the field that shatters his dreams of becoming a Major League catcher, his future looks bleak until he’s recruited into quasi-governmental covert operations, where his training as an assassin and covert intelligence operative launches him into a world fraught with danger, intrigue, and unexpected passion. As Chase navigates the Caribbean, he’s pursued by a beautiful Russian SVR officer who is trained and prepared to find, interrogate, and kill him if necessary. He learns exactly how deadly the realm of international espionage can be when duty and love collide.
310 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 18, 2018
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About the author
Cap Daniels
72 books234 followersCreator of The Chase Fulton Novels series and The Avenging Angel - Seven Deadly Sins Series, Cap Daniels is a former sailing charter captain, scuba and sailing instructor, pilot, Air Force veteran, and civil servant of the U.S. Department of Defense. Raised far from the ocean in rural East Tennessee, his early infatuation with salt water was sparked by the fascinating, and sometimes true, sea stories told by his father, a retired Navy chief petty officer. Those stories of adventure on the high seas sent Cap in search of adventure of his own, which eventually landed him on Florida’s Gulf Coast where he and his wife Melissa spend as much time as possible on, in, and under the waters of the Emerald Coast.
With a headful of larger-than-life characters and their thrilling exploits, Cap pours his love of adventure and passion for the ocean onto the pages of his action adventure series, The Chase Fulton Novels and his new series Avenging Angel - Seven Deadly Sins.
Inspired by the likes of John D. Macdonald’s Travis McGee, Randy Wayne White’s Doc Ford, and Wayne Stinnett’s Jesse McDermitt, Cap creates thrilling tales of action and adventure set throughout the Caribbean and coastal Florida and Georgia by intertwining nautical adventure with international espionage. Cap’s Chase Fulton Novels series promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats, trying to guess what new danger or adventure lies just around the corner.
The Avenging Angel - Seven Deadly Sins series is a spin-off starring the most controversial and intriguing character from the Chase Fulton Novels. After defecting to the United States, Anastasia "Anya" Burinkova, a former Russian SVR assassin and intelligence operative puts her lethal skill set into action against the powerful Russian Mafia. In this gritty, organized-crime thriller series, Cap Daniels takes his readers into the dark underworld of the Russian Mafia weaving actual events into fiction to leave the reader's heart pounding and their fingers itching to turn the page.
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BOOKS BY CAP DANIELS:
-Chase Fulton Novels:
The Opening Chase
The Broken Chase
The Stronger Chase
The Unending Chase
The Distant Chase
The Entangled Chase
The Devil's Chase
The Angel's Chase
The Forgotten Chase
The Emerald Chase
The Polar Chase
The Burning Chase
The Poison Chase (Feb 2021)
-Avenging Angel - Seven Deadly Sins series
The Russian's Pride (Dec 2020)
-Stand-Alone Works:
I Am Gypsy (Novella)
We Were Brave (With Co-Author Melissa Mason)
With a headful of larger-than-life characters and their thrilling exploits, Cap pours his love of adventure and passion for the ocean onto the pages of his action adventure series, The Chase Fulton Novels and his new series Avenging Angel - Seven Deadly Sins.
Inspired by the likes of John D. Macdonald’s Travis McGee, Randy Wayne White’s Doc Ford, and Wayne Stinnett’s Jesse McDermitt, Cap creates thrilling tales of action and adventure set throughout the Caribbean and coastal Florida and Georgia by intertwining nautical adventure with international espionage. Cap’s Chase Fulton Novels series promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats, trying to guess what new danger or adventure lies just around the corner.
The Avenging Angel - Seven Deadly Sins series is a spin-off starring the most controversial and intriguing character from the Chase Fulton Novels. After defecting to the United States, Anastasia "Anya" Burinkova, a former Russian SVR assassin and intelligence operative puts her lethal skill set into action against the powerful Russian Mafia. In this gritty, organized-crime thriller series, Cap Daniels takes his readers into the dark underworld of the Russian Mafia weaving actual events into fiction to leave the reader's heart pounding and their fingers itching to turn the page.
Visit CapDaniels.com to join the mailing list to receive the newsletter and release updates.
Read an interview with Cap Daniels: bit.ly/CapDanielsInterview
FOLLOW CAP DANIELS:
BookBub: bookbub.com/profile/cap-daniels
Facebook: facebook.com/WriterCapDaniels/
Instagram: instagram.com/authorcapdaniels/
GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Website: capdaniels.com/
BOOKS BY CAP DANIELS:
-Chase Fulton Novels:
The Opening Chase
The Broken Chase
The Stronger Chase
The Unending Chase
The Distant Chase
The Entangled Chase
The Devil's Chase
The Angel's Chase
The Forgotten Chase
The Emerald Chase
The Polar Chase
The Burning Chase
The Poison Chase (Feb 2021)
-Avenging Angel - Seven Deadly Sins series
The Russian's Pride (Dec 2020)
-Stand-Alone Works:
I Am Gypsy (Novella)
We Were Brave (With Co-Author Melissa Mason)
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October 28, 2020
Really, really, good!
It starts with action and tragedy, then a mysterious opportunity. A young man is wined and dined, his past revealed to him, and he is made an offer to join a covert organization, with the opportunity to serve his country and get rich. Oh, he will have to kill people too.
It takes place in New York, Florida, Virginia, Georgia, Cuba and a few other places in the Caribbean.
In the book is flying (including a P51), sailing, scuba diving; horse racing…it is just packed with interesting and exciting action.
Oh yes, there is love too. Not too much, just enough as the young good guy falls in in love with the enemy and it could get him killed. As a matter of fact, many things could get him killed.
If you like an action-packed, tightly, wrapped story, then this is s must-read.
The first book in a series.
Strongly recommend.
I wish they were all this good.
Review by Mike Slavin author of award-winning Kill Crime (action-packed thriller on Amazon to buy or KU. As of this writing 94% 5 and 4-star reviews on Amazon with 350+ reviews)
It starts with action and tragedy, then a mysterious opportunity. A young man is wined and dined, his past revealed to him, and he is made an offer to join a covert organization, with the opportunity to serve his country and get rich. Oh, he will have to kill people too.
It takes place in New York, Florida, Virginia, Georgia, Cuba and a few other places in the Caribbean.
In the book is flying (including a P51), sailing, scuba diving; horse racing…it is just packed with interesting and exciting action.
Oh yes, there is love too. Not too much, just enough as the young good guy falls in in love with the enemy and it could get him killed. As a matter of fact, many things could get him killed.
If you like an action-packed, tightly, wrapped story, then this is s must-read.
The first book in a series.
Strongly recommend.
I wish they were all this good.
Review by Mike Slavin author of award-winning Kill Crime (action-packed thriller on Amazon to buy or KU. As of this writing 94% 5 and 4-star reviews on Amazon with 350+ reviews)
April 14, 2019
DNF at 64% (page 208 of 326)
Okay, Chase was kind of lame from the very beginning, but I kept going, hoping the book would get better. It didn’t! He saw a sniper on a water tower, and it was a woman and he fell in love and didn’t tell anyone that he’d gotten a good look at her. Now, this guy was a newly trained assassin and thought it was a good idea to lie to his handler, hoping that someday he’d meet this chick? Of course, he did meet her, the night she broke into his yacht and nearly cut his tongue in half while questioning him. (And of course, they were kissing the next day.) Who are you kidding? Dutch, his handler, got there in time and after chasing Anya off he proceeded to sew up Chase’s tongue. Really?
This book could have been much better if the author would have left the silly romance out. Don’t get me wrong I read a lot of romances but that much romance doesn’t belong in a book about assassins.
And, since his love-interest is in the next book too I won’t give that one a try, hoping it would have better than this one.
No actual sex and the F-bomb was used 9 times.
As to the narration: Kyle Tait did a great job on the voices and emotions but even he couldn’t help the poor story-line.
Okay, Chase was kind of lame from the very beginning, but I kept going, hoping the book would get better. It didn’t! He saw a sniper on a water tower, and it was a woman and he fell in love and didn’t tell anyone that he’d gotten a good look at her. Now, this guy was a newly trained assassin and thought it was a good idea to lie to his handler, hoping that someday he’d meet this chick? Of course, he did meet her, the night she broke into his yacht and nearly cut his tongue in half while questioning him. (And of course, they were kissing the next day.) Who are you kidding? Dutch, his handler, got there in time and after chasing Anya off he proceeded to sew up Chase’s tongue. Really?
This book could have been much better if the author would have left the silly romance out. Don’t get me wrong I read a lot of romances but that much romance doesn’t belong in a book about assassins.
And, since his love-interest is in the next book too I won’t give that one a try, hoping it would have better than this one.
No actual sex and the F-bomb was used 9 times.
As to the narration: Kyle Tait did a great job on the voices and emotions but even he couldn’t help the poor story-line.
July 31, 2018
I rated this based on an experienced author not a first time author. For me, the writing left a little to be desired. For example, Chase has these phenomenal abilities, but always seems to be lacking them in times of crisis. And the romance seemed to go from 0-100 in 1 page. Overall, things just seemed to move too fast with no explanation of how we went from one extreme to another.
I will say, I read a lot of first time authors searching for someone interesting. I stop reading when it's just plain bad. I finished this book. The plot and character development were strong enough to keep me interested even when I was thinking "c'mon you can do better". I'll definitely be reading the second book to see how Cap's writing improves.
As an aspiring author, I can only hope my first book is this good. Best of luck Cap.
I will say, I read a lot of first time authors searching for someone interesting. I stop reading when it's just plain bad. I finished this book. The plot and character development were strong enough to keep me interested even when I was thinking "c'mon you can do better". I'll definitely be reading the second book to see how Cap's writing improves.
As an aspiring author, I can only hope my first book is this good. Best of luck Cap.
August 8, 2018
Couldn't do it
Super disappointed in this book. It started with great promise and got totally lost along the way. I found myself wanting the protagonist to get killed.
Super disappointed in this book. It started with great promise and got totally lost along the way. I found myself wanting the protagonist to get killed.
March 24, 2019
An excellent book full of romance, action, and high seas adventure.
Cap Daniel’s has written a great sea adventure novel that builds on the romanticism of Ian Fleming’s Caribbean novels (Live and Let Die, Doctor No, Thunderball and others) and adds an interesting twist with sports references, and a healthy dose of Russian master criminals and devious CIA agents.
I found I couldn’t see where the book was headed most of the time, which was great because it continuously surprised me. I kept expecting one character to die at the end of the book because that’s what happens in these kinds of stories, but that character didn’t. The main character, all round American hero Chase Fulton, made decisions I couldn’t always understand, but as you learn more about him, you start to understand why he does what he does. Made him all the more interesting because of his eclectic way of doing things.
This book was lots of fun, and well written. Cap Daniel’s has done an excellent job of setting up series for further adventures. I’m half expecting in future books where Chase Fulton is hunting for lost sea galleons from the pirate era, or battling supervillains with exotic island lairs in future books, Clive Cussler style.
If you just want good, seriously fun adventure stories, then read Cap Daniels
Cap Daniel’s has written a great sea adventure novel that builds on the romanticism of Ian Fleming’s Caribbean novels (Live and Let Die, Doctor No, Thunderball and others) and adds an interesting twist with sports references, and a healthy dose of Russian master criminals and devious CIA agents.
I found I couldn’t see where the book was headed most of the time, which was great because it continuously surprised me. I kept expecting one character to die at the end of the book because that’s what happens in these kinds of stories, but that character didn’t. The main character, all round American hero Chase Fulton, made decisions I couldn’t always understand, but as you learn more about him, you start to understand why he does what he does. Made him all the more interesting because of his eclectic way of doing things.
This book was lots of fun, and well written. Cap Daniel’s has done an excellent job of setting up series for further adventures. I’m half expecting in future books where Chase Fulton is hunting for lost sea galleons from the pirate era, or battling supervillains with exotic island lairs in future books, Clive Cussler style.
If you just want good, seriously fun adventure stories, then read Cap Daniels
November 30, 2018
I first heard about this author from another author, Dawn Lee McKenna. In one of her books, she mentioned yet another author Wayne Stinnett, who I am now hooked on, so when McKenna AND Stinnett BOTH recommended giving this guy a try when his second book came out, well I knew I was gonna read him. But then Hurricane Michael tore through the northern coastal areas of FL in Oct 2018, and Cap Daniels wrote this delightful book called I Am Gypsy, donating ALL proceeds to hurricane relief. I love this area of Florida, and saw for myself some of the damages that were heartbreaking. It was time to give this man a try, so I got all of his books.
I am hooked. Opening Chase is the debut novel in the Chase Fulton series, and oh my goodness! I can see Chase Fulton as the next Jason Bourne, and yes, I can see this on the Big Screen. I hope the right people read this. I am serious, this is screenplay material.
Chase Fulton is a catcher on his college baseball team. He makes a fantastic play at home base, earning him MVP status, but his hand is destroyed. He had been a certain choice for a spot in the pros, but that dream is shot. He is alone in the world with no family, graduating shortly from college, and no definitive plan for his future.
One of Chase's favorite psychology professors had become his mentor and a father figure in his life during college, since his own father, as well as his mother and sister all died a decade before.
Dr. Richter visits Chase and tells him that things and people are not always what they seem. He would like Chase to meet some people. Chase grew up believing his parents were missionaries, but Dr. Richter and his friends KNEW Chase's parents and tell him the truth. Based on his professor's recommendations, Chase is encouraged by this group of men to follow in his parents' footsteps, and he is recruited.
After two years of training, Chase is given his first assignments, and his new life begins. What is it that Chase has become? He "works" for the government, but doesn't draw government wages or benefits. If he is caught, the government will disavow any knowledge of him, yet he is part of an elite group of people with special skills who handle certain situations for a handsome price. His life is often on the line. People like him don't usually survive long.
Then he falls in love with a treacherous Soviet agent when she is trying to kill him and things get REALLY complicated....
Don't miss these five big stars!
F Q
I am hooked. Opening Chase is the debut novel in the Chase Fulton series, and oh my goodness! I can see Chase Fulton as the next Jason Bourne, and yes, I can see this on the Big Screen. I hope the right people read this. I am serious, this is screenplay material.
Chase Fulton is a catcher on his college baseball team. He makes a fantastic play at home base, earning him MVP status, but his hand is destroyed. He had been a certain choice for a spot in the pros, but that dream is shot. He is alone in the world with no family, graduating shortly from college, and no definitive plan for his future.
One of Chase's favorite psychology professors had become his mentor and a father figure in his life during college, since his own father, as well as his mother and sister all died a decade before.
Dr. Richter visits Chase and tells him that things and people are not always what they seem. He would like Chase to meet some people. Chase grew up believing his parents were missionaries, but Dr. Richter and his friends KNEW Chase's parents and tell him the truth. Based on his professor's recommendations, Chase is encouraged by this group of men to follow in his parents' footsteps, and he is recruited.
After two years of training, Chase is given his first assignments, and his new life begins. What is it that Chase has become? He "works" for the government, but doesn't draw government wages or benefits. If he is caught, the government will disavow any knowledge of him, yet he is part of an elite group of people with special skills who handle certain situations for a handsome price. His life is often on the line. People like him don't usually survive long.
Then he falls in love with a treacherous Soviet agent when she is trying to kill him and things get REALLY complicated....
Don't miss these five big stars!
F Q
September 30, 2018
Nothing special to recommend this book. It was pretty silly in some parts.Violates one of Tom Clancy's rules for fiction: "Fiction, unlike real life, has to make sense."
March 30, 2023
DNF@51%
The book started so well but as soon as the female assassin was introduced it went downhill, things became unbelievably shallow, I just can’t continue with the book
The book started so well but as soon as the female assassin was introduced it went downhill, things became unbelievably shallow, I just can’t continue with the book
March 22, 2024
A college baseball player has a freak accident, costing him his career and scholarship. He' recruited into a spy agency, meets a beautiful Russian assassin, and boats around the Caribbean.
Takes way too long to get going, and is pretty low octane.
Takes way too long to get going, and is pretty low octane.
June 1, 2020
GREAT first book, better than so many other authors' fifth books! I started binge reading the series.
Want to read
June 28, 2020I’m really struggling to get into this because of the inconsistencies of the “set up”.
Chase is supposed to be headed to Major League from college which would make him, at most, 22. But then it’s mentioned he’s graduated and become a psychologist- that’s AT LEAST 8 years of school. Then, he says he watched the 1978 Kentucky Derby. What?!?! That would make him in his 40’s (book was published in 2018)
Reviews are really good, and this is definitely a genre I enjoy. I’ll put this back in my TBL and try again in a few months.
Chase is supposed to be headed to Major League from college which would make him, at most, 22. But then it’s mentioned he’s graduated and become a psychologist- that’s AT LEAST 8 years of school. Then, he says he watched the 1978 Kentucky Derby. What?!?! That would make him in his 40’s (book was published in 2018)
Reviews are really good, and this is definitely a genre I enjoy. I’ll put this back in my TBL and try again in a few months.
October 3, 2019
AUDIOBOOK
When you are a covert operative for the government living your life on the edge and trusting no one is all in a normal day for Chase Fulton but when he spies another assassin tampering with a horse race his world and life as he knows it is turned upside down. This book is exciting and the narrator of this audio really suits the pace and feel of the story. This is an exciting start to this series of books and I can’t wait for book two.
When you are a covert operative for the government living your life on the edge and trusting no one is all in a normal day for Chase Fulton but when he spies another assassin tampering with a horse race his world and life as he knows it is turned upside down. This book is exciting and the narrator of this audio really suits the pace and feel of the story. This is an exciting start to this series of books and I can’t wait for book two.
March 6, 2020
There is a not so thin line between suspending reality and the absurd. This novel crosses it...repeatedly.
September 1, 2024
I’m so sad. This book was sooo good to start off. I was completely in it fully. Even to the point that I recommended it to multiple friends and family members while I was about 70% of the way through. But shortly after that, I just got mad and disappointed. The love interest relationship ramped up so fast that it was completely unbelievable. So then after that, every reference to their relationship just made me angry. I kept thinking, “you don’t feel that way, you don’t even know them.” It was just very sad because I was so ready to read this entire series. I’m trying to move past it. I’m about 4 chapters into book 2 and the relationship has started to normalize for me. If something doesn’t change soon, I may not make it much further.
March 3, 2021
Very solid start to the series. Lots of action and adventure, a lot of boating terminology and lingo and some romance thrown in for good measure. It will be interesting to see where the series goes from here.
January 27, 2020
An interesting start. Chase is so naive, and arrogant as just a young man can be. For someone trained as an assassin he takes a lot at face value.
July 5, 2021
This was an exciting book
I really enjoyed this book, will read more if them.
Great plot, surprises. I really enjoyed the description of the sailing
I really enjoyed this book, will read more if them.
Great plot, surprises. I really enjoyed the description of the sailing
July 13, 2021
I was excited to find a new series that sounded promising but I think I’m stopping at one here. There were just too many silly plot points. I willing to let a few coincidences go but this one has some ridiculousness.
July 21, 2022
Book was meh. Strong opening, but lacked depth throughout. Not a lot of suspense built up, very cheesy at times. Will give second book in series a shot before calling it
July 22, 2025
New author for me, and a very good start for a pretty long series!
Chase goes from college baseball catcher to super-spy in one book, moves along very well and is pretty believable.
I can't wait to read the next ones in the series!
Very much recommended!
Chase goes from college baseball catcher to super-spy in one book, moves along very well and is pretty believable.
I can't wait to read the next ones in the series!
Very much recommended!
January 20, 2020
Absolutely loved it! Kept me on the edge of my seat throughout! Outstanding start to the Chase Fulton series!!
September 16, 2019
One of the best finds on Audible. I anxiously await the next installment after each of these books. Cap is a masterful writer, character developer, and creative storyteller. This series just keeps getting better and better.
From the opening chapter of this book, a highly detailed baseball play, it has you roped in, and takes you on a wild ride. Follow Chase on an emotional rollercoaster through a career ending injury, to being recruited as an operative turned assassin.
The audiobook is performed by Kyle Tait, one of the very best narrators I've ever heard. He brings the characters and story to life with his changes in voice, and genuine interest in the story.
From the opening chapter of this book, a highly detailed baseball play, it has you roped in, and takes you on a wild ride. Follow Chase on an emotional rollercoaster through a career ending injury, to being recruited as an operative turned assassin.
The audiobook is performed by Kyle Tait, one of the very best narrators I've ever heard. He brings the characters and story to life with his changes in voice, and genuine interest in the story.
March 26, 2020
Redicilious action, stupid story, unbelievable romance, mediocre writing...And little bit of America is the greatest propaganda that is prevalent in a lot of books written by American authors, they don't even try to be subtle. For example American assassin are good people and freedom fighters, and everybody else is bad, a communist and so on... you know the drill. Not that they are unique, there is a lot of that in most military/spy/thriller books, wherever authors may be from. All of that could be forgiven if the writing, characters and story were any good. They were not. So I am really baffled why people like this book.
May 30, 2020
A great new adventure series
First off I all the greats, Clive Cussler, Craig Johnson, Randy Wayne White and.... the character of Chase is right there wit Dirk Pitt, Doc Ford and Walt Longmire. As Georgia Bulldog fan in Green Cove Springs, FL, I love the Chase is Dawg! Add in the location of NE Florida and Southern Georgia makes for a great read. The plot twists and turns make for excellent and fast pace read. I have stayed up way too reading and read everytime I get even 5 minutes to read. I am currently on book #4 reading just as fast as I can. There is 1 thing that worries me is I only 6 more books before I am caught up.
First off I all the greats, Clive Cussler, Craig Johnson, Randy Wayne White and.... the character of Chase is right there wit Dirk Pitt, Doc Ford and Walt Longmire. As Georgia Bulldog fan in Green Cove Springs, FL, I love the Chase is Dawg! Add in the location of NE Florida and Southern Georgia makes for a great read. The plot twists and turns make for excellent and fast pace read. I have stayed up way too reading and read everytime I get even 5 minutes to read. I am currently on book #4 reading just as fast as I can. There is 1 thing that worries me is I only 6 more books before I am caught up.
August 1, 2024
Wanted to DNF at 38%, decided to push through.
Contemplated DNF at 51%. Nope, gotta push through.
Finally DNF at 69%.
This is a spy novel written by a man for men. It’s got Cuban cigars, aged scotch, action, fancy cars, planes, boats… and even a bad ass woman Russian assassin willing to give it all up for a chance to be with the main character. *eye roll*
The absolute cringe on this book. I lost interest after she tried to drown him and he shot her foot so she straddled him and… kissed him? Garbage.
Contemplated DNF at 51%. Nope, gotta push through.
Finally DNF at 69%.
This is a spy novel written by a man for men. It’s got Cuban cigars, aged scotch, action, fancy cars, planes, boats… and even a bad ass woman Russian assassin willing to give it all up for a chance to be with the main character. *eye roll*
The absolute cringe on this book. I lost interest after she tried to drown him and he shot her foot so she straddled him and… kissed him? Garbage.
February 1, 2020
Great Reading
Great story line. Interesting characters that are still developing. I can't wait to read the next book. If you read Wayne Stinnett, you'll love Cap Daniels.
Great story line. Interesting characters that are still developing. I can't wait to read the next book. If you read Wayne Stinnett, you'll love Cap Daniels.
April 8, 2019
DNF. Maybe I’ll try later. Just a bit too unrealistic to me.
July 26, 2021
The Opening Chase
Author takes five pages to get to the point. The book couldn't hold my interest. Reading it was like slogging through mud, could not finish the book.
Author takes five pages to get to the point. The book couldn't hold my interest. Reading it was like slogging through mud, could not finish the book.
March 19, 2019
Chase Fulton is a modern-day James Bond, or is he? At times the answer is yes. Other times, not even close.
I’ll admit, I was hooked in the first chapter when Georgia and Oklahoma State are playing the NCAA Baseball Championship. I attended OSU back in the glory days. I didn’t exactly agree with how Georgia beat us, but then, it happens.
Chase was the best catcher in College and was headed to a career with the Atlanta Braves until the play that sealed their victory. He was taken out at the plate. Sacrificing his body for the win cost he a mangled right hand and wrist. So much for baseball. Think “A League of Their Own,” when Dodie gets flattened by her sister and you get an idea. Or even better yet, when Pete Rose ended Ray Fosse’s career in the 1970 All-Star game. Now we’re on track.
Okay, so what is going to do know. Well, at the bequest of his favorite professor Dr. Richter, he dives into obtaining his psychology degree. Richter keeps in own point and spends hours with Chase to make sure his progress is satisfactory since he has a hidden agenda.
Chase finds himself recruited by a sub organization of the CIA. On his first day of training, he kills one of the instructors and deafens a second. An interesting start. Of course, the driver Grey, did try to drown him. Hmm.
His first mission is to protect a horse at the Kentucky Derby. Why? Well, appears there is a Russian oligarch. Barkov who will win at all costs. During the race, his job is to watch Barkov for any tell me might be giving off. He read lips and notices the Russian say, “Shoot the horse.” He pans the area and finds the sniper on a water tower. He watches her line up and pull the trigger. He sees no powder or muzzle flash, only a red light exits the barrel. While that alone stumps him, he becomes enamored with the female shooter. This is where is gets a big goofy. He isn’t just infatuated with the woman, he’s head-over-heels for her. Bond never fell that fast!
From this point it get a little ridiculous. The assassin, Anya or Anastasia is beyond belief in her stealth and killing abilities. She puts superheroes to shame with her skills.
Overall, it’s a quick entertaining read. Not sure if I’m going to continue with the series.
I’ll admit, I was hooked in the first chapter when Georgia and Oklahoma State are playing the NCAA Baseball Championship. I attended OSU back in the glory days. I didn’t exactly agree with how Georgia beat us, but then, it happens.
Chase was the best catcher in College and was headed to a career with the Atlanta Braves until the play that sealed their victory. He was taken out at the plate. Sacrificing his body for the win cost he a mangled right hand and wrist. So much for baseball. Think “A League of Their Own,” when Dodie gets flattened by her sister and you get an idea. Or even better yet, when Pete Rose ended Ray Fosse’s career in the 1970 All-Star game. Now we’re on track.
Okay, so what is going to do know. Well, at the bequest of his favorite professor Dr. Richter, he dives into obtaining his psychology degree. Richter keeps in own point and spends hours with Chase to make sure his progress is satisfactory since he has a hidden agenda.
Chase finds himself recruited by a sub organization of the CIA. On his first day of training, he kills one of the instructors and deafens a second. An interesting start. Of course, the driver Grey, did try to drown him. Hmm.
His first mission is to protect a horse at the Kentucky Derby. Why? Well, appears there is a Russian oligarch. Barkov who will win at all costs. During the race, his job is to watch Barkov for any tell me might be giving off. He read lips and notices the Russian say, “Shoot the horse.” He pans the area and finds the sniper on a water tower. He watches her line up and pull the trigger. He sees no powder or muzzle flash, only a red light exits the barrel. While that alone stumps him, he becomes enamored with the female shooter. This is where is gets a big goofy. He isn’t just infatuated with the woman, he’s head-over-heels for her. Bond never fell that fast!
From this point it get a little ridiculous. The assassin, Anya or Anastasia is beyond belief in her stealth and killing abilities. She puts superheroes to shame with her skills.
Overall, it’s a quick entertaining read. Not sure if I’m going to continue with the series.
August 16, 2019
( Format : Audiobook )
"All that Yankee Doodle Dandy shit we take for granted."
After winning the College World Series for his team, but, in the process, losing the future baseball career for himself, Chase Fulton concentrates hard on his psychology studies, growing close to his professor, Dr.Richtor. Instead of attending his graduation, however, the professor surprises Chase by flying him to an island to meet several of Richter's old pals and offer him the chance to join the ranks of secret assassins, risking everything to serve his country - and make a !of of money. Of course, he says yes.
Written in the first person from Chase's perspective, the introductory chapter on how he acquires his future-destroying injury during the final minutes of a baseball game is riveting and superb, even for a Brit like myself who has no knowledge of, nor interest in, the game. It drew me in completely. This book moves swiftly from one action packed scenario to another, only quickly drawing breath for 'the grand romance', a love at first sight, from a distance, type of affair. And, thereafter, multitudinous coincidences make this story completely unlikely: a real case of suspending disbelief required, especially since this all American, intellectually clever college graduate seems to be such a self destructive simpleton geek. And yet the book was strangely compelling. Narration by Kyle Tait was excellent, read with understanding and expression, and giving individual voice to all of the characters as well as becoming a very believable Chase Fulton. A good performance.
The start of the career of a new James Bond? Perhaps, if he survived for long enough. But at this point in his career, Chase Fulton is far too easily fooled, nowhere near suave enough and his whole private life is riddled with coincidences and unlikely decisions. He has the money, though - eight million dollars for his first job: not a bad return. My thanks to the rights holder of The Opening Chase, who, at my request via Audiobook Boom, freely gifted me with a complimentary copy. Despite my constant inner protests, I very much enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the next: The Broken Chase. Recommended to all who enjoy fast moving thrillers of the lone assassin kind.
"All that Yankee Doodle Dandy shit we take for granted."
After winning the College World Series for his team, but, in the process, losing the future baseball career for himself, Chase Fulton concentrates hard on his psychology studies, growing close to his professor, Dr.Richtor. Instead of attending his graduation, however, the professor surprises Chase by flying him to an island to meet several of Richter's old pals and offer him the chance to join the ranks of secret assassins, risking everything to serve his country - and make a !of of money. Of course, he says yes.
Written in the first person from Chase's perspective, the introductory chapter on how he acquires his future-destroying injury during the final minutes of a baseball game is riveting and superb, even for a Brit like myself who has no knowledge of, nor interest in, the game. It drew me in completely. This book moves swiftly from one action packed scenario to another, only quickly drawing breath for 'the grand romance', a love at first sight, from a distance, type of affair. And, thereafter, multitudinous coincidences make this story completely unlikely: a real case of suspending disbelief required, especially since this all American, intellectually clever college graduate seems to be such a self destructive simpleton geek. And yet the book was strangely compelling. Narration by Kyle Tait was excellent, read with understanding and expression, and giving individual voice to all of the characters as well as becoming a very believable Chase Fulton. A good performance.
The start of the career of a new James Bond? Perhaps, if he survived for long enough. But at this point in his career, Chase Fulton is far too easily fooled, nowhere near suave enough and his whole private life is riddled with coincidences and unlikely decisions. He has the money, though - eight million dollars for his first job: not a bad return. My thanks to the rights holder of The Opening Chase, who, at my request via Audiobook Boom, freely gifted me with a complimentary copy. Despite my constant inner protests, I very much enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the next: The Broken Chase. Recommended to all who enjoy fast moving thrillers of the lone assassin kind.
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