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Jack Bass Black Cloud Chronicles #4
Don't Worry, You'll be Safe
After the murder of his wife and unborn child, Jack Bass longs for death. In fact, he welcomes it. That is, until Amanda, his lovechild with Major Lori Darden, unexpectedly enters his life. Jack tries to shroud his new life with his daughter in privacy, determined that the events of his past should not threaten his daughter. But no matter how hard he tries, Jack cannot avoid trouble. It relentlessly pursues him.
˃˃˃ Homeless Veterans Are Disappearing From The Streets
After being kidnapped and delivered to an isolated encampment, veterans are given a medication that makes even the most out-of-control psychotic captives turn into walking, order-taking, defenseless shells. They are used as slave labor, exploited then killed whenever the mood strikes their captors. Despite his best efforts to remain isolated from the world, Jack is faced with a choice between protecting himself and his daughter or helping to save these veterans who are being victimized for profit.
˃˃˃ There Will Only Be One Man Left Standing after This Battle
Jack is again unwittingly thrust into a world of conspiracy and murder as he follows yet another trail of bodies. This time, Jack may have bit off more than he can chew. Will his new-found daughter become an orphan?
˃˃˃ Homeless Veterans Are Disappearing From The Streets
After being kidnapped and delivered to an isolated encampment, veterans are given a medication that makes even the most out-of-control psychotic captives turn into walking, order-taking, defenseless shells. They are used as slave labor, exploited then killed whenever the mood strikes their captors. Despite his best efforts to remain isolated from the world, Jack is faced with a choice between protecting himself and his daughter or helping to save these veterans who are being victimized for profit.
˃˃˃ There Will Only Be One Man Left Standing after This Battle
Jack is again unwittingly thrust into a world of conspiracy and murder as he follows yet another trail of bodies. This time, Jack may have bit off more than he can chew. Will his new-found daughter become an orphan?
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First published June 4, 2015
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August 16, 2017
Overall, I think this is a good book filled with suspense, mystery and adventure. I did note that there were several editing mistakes throughout the book, such as, misspelled words and strangely placed commas (at the start of a word), that I found somewhat distracting to the flow of the story.
For the most part, I enjoyed reading 'Don't Worry, You'll Be Safe'. It had an interesting storyline and a fascinating plot. I wasn't a huge fan of the main character, Jack Bass. I understand that this was Book 4 in the 'Black Cloud Chronicles', but at some point I found his pessimistic, doom and gloom attitude to be too much. I found it interesting how his friends and peers saw Jack as a survivor and he saw himself and cursed and incapable of breaking free of his black cloud. Perhaps if I had read the preceding books I would have appreciated his pessimism more.
Even though this book is the fourth in a series, it can be read as a standalone. The author does a great job of providing backstory and flashbacks to allow the reader to understand and relate to the main character.
I think I am undecided about whether or not I would continue reading this series. I do enjoy great crime dramas and this one did fit the bill on that point.
I would recommend this book to those who enjoy crime dramas and mysteries. Overall, this was a good book and an enjoyable read.
For the most part, I enjoyed reading 'Don't Worry, You'll Be Safe'. It had an interesting storyline and a fascinating plot. I wasn't a huge fan of the main character, Jack Bass. I understand that this was Book 4 in the 'Black Cloud Chronicles', but at some point I found his pessimistic, doom and gloom attitude to be too much. I found it interesting how his friends and peers saw Jack as a survivor and he saw himself and cursed and incapable of breaking free of his black cloud. Perhaps if I had read the preceding books I would have appreciated his pessimism more.
Even though this book is the fourth in a series, it can be read as a standalone. The author does a great job of providing backstory and flashbacks to allow the reader to understand and relate to the main character.
I think I am undecided about whether or not I would continue reading this series. I do enjoy great crime dramas and this one did fit the bill on that point.
I would recommend this book to those who enjoy crime dramas and mysteries. Overall, this was a good book and an enjoyable read.
August 22, 2017
I enjoyed this book. There were several typos and misspellings: however, this does not affect my opinion. Jack Bass has endured more than any mortal should have to. I admired his intelligence and kindness. Having said that, I feel the author should widen his repertoire of insults. Dumbass, although accurate, was used quite often.
This book raises several issues. Personally I enjoyed the scenes where Jack was teaching Amanda how to shoot. And my opinion in these days and times it can be essential for a child of Amanda's age to know how to operate a gun. Safely and under the instruction of highly skilled adults. It can be a time of bonding between a father and daughter, as it was for Jack and Amanda.
I feel that often times our veterans aren't treated fairly and properly. They have put themselves at risk for our country and come back to cardboard boxes and alleys. My grandfather is a veteran and I watch him have to shuffle through mountains of paperwork just to get anything accomplished. Their health insurance sometimes isn't enough. Not to mention the blas~e attitude from people on a daily basis.
I will continue the series. I must find out if Jack pulled through. I look forward to watching Amanda develop into a kickass young lady.
This book raises several issues. Personally I enjoyed the scenes where Jack was teaching Amanda how to shoot. And my opinion in these days and times it can be essential for a child of Amanda's age to know how to operate a gun. Safely and under the instruction of highly skilled adults. It can be a time of bonding between a father and daughter, as it was for Jack and Amanda.
I feel that often times our veterans aren't treated fairly and properly. They have put themselves at risk for our country and come back to cardboard boxes and alleys. My grandfather is a veteran and I watch him have to shuffle through mountains of paperwork just to get anything accomplished. Their health insurance sometimes isn't enough. Not to mention the blas~e attitude from people on a daily basis.
I will continue the series. I must find out if Jack pulled through. I look forward to watching Amanda develop into a kickass young lady.
August 2, 2017
Jack Bass suffers from PTSD. In recent years he’s lost his pregnant wife Janice, Amy a coworker, and Lori, a fellow officer that he was protecting. They were all three killed as retribution to Jack for foiling the plans of some very bad people who only cared about making loads of money, no matter who died from it. Now Jack has been drawn into the mystery of who is kidnaping homeless veterans, and having them turn up dead with an illegal drug in their systems. On top of that, this abomination to his fellow comrade in arms is causing Jack’s nightmares and PTSD to flare with a vengeance.
Even though this is book four in this series, I did not feel lost, because everything was recapped by flashbacks or otherwise. The character of Jack was easily likeable, and I even felt sorry for him and his situation. His surrounding characters were a good focus also. The plot was fast paced and interesting enough that I read it straight through in one day. I like the writing style of this author and will probably go back and read the first three books. I know that I’ll definitely continue the series, especially since this one ended cliffhanger style.
Even though this is book four in this series, I did not feel lost, because everything was recapped by flashbacks or otherwise. The character of Jack was easily likeable, and I even felt sorry for him and his situation. His surrounding characters were a good focus also. The plot was fast paced and interesting enough that I read it straight through in one day. I like the writing style of this author and will probably go back and read the first three books. I know that I’ll definitely continue the series, especially since this one ended cliffhanger style.
July 26, 2017
Jack Bass goes on another adventure hunting a murder ring in this fourth book in the series. I really liked this book and the things it brings to your attention. The characters are interesting, and Jack's background has you sucked right in even if you never read the other books.
Jack has had a really difficult past. He discovers his love child after his wife and unborn baby die. It just sounds crazy and shocking. Since he now has his daughter, he is very protective and what he can to protect her. Losing one child and not wanting to lose the other guides him.
This is by FAR one of the best medical mystery books I have read. I've read a handful and none have really caught the true feel to me of a medical thriller. This does it. This is a solid read for sure. This book also calls attention to our many Veterans and the state they are left in. It goes into PTSD which is a very personal topic for me so I would recommend this book for those aspects alone.
Jack has had a really difficult past. He discovers his love child after his wife and unborn baby die. It just sounds crazy and shocking. Since he now has his daughter, he is very protective and what he can to protect her. Losing one child and not wanting to lose the other guides him.
This is by FAR one of the best medical mystery books I have read. I've read a handful and none have really caught the true feel to me of a medical thriller. This does it. This is a solid read for sure. This book also calls attention to our many Veterans and the state they are left in. It goes into PTSD which is a very personal topic for me so I would recommend this book for those aspects alone.
August 14, 2017
Interesting read
Don't worry, You'll be Safe is the first book I've read in the Jack Bass Black Cloud Chronicles. The author Edwin Dasso did an excellent job of incorporating the back story of the previous books for those like me who havent read the entire series. This novel follows the story of Jack Bass a retired army medic, with a serious case of PTSD, who unwittingly gets involved in an extremely dangerous situation. Once Jack realizes the stakes he does all he can to help his pal, FBI agent Wes, even though his gut tells him to stay far away. The main character Jack is an unconventional mix of crazy and rational all held together by a thin string named Amanda, his ten-year-old daughter. The theme of the story is heavily laced with the political innuendo and the extremes greed will carry one over the edge. I enjoyed this novel and would recommend it to anyone who loves a good medical/army thriller.
Don't worry, You'll be Safe is the first book I've read in the Jack Bass Black Cloud Chronicles. The author Edwin Dasso did an excellent job of incorporating the back story of the previous books for those like me who havent read the entire series. This novel follows the story of Jack Bass a retired army medic, with a serious case of PTSD, who unwittingly gets involved in an extremely dangerous situation. Once Jack realizes the stakes he does all he can to help his pal, FBI agent Wes, even though his gut tells him to stay far away. The main character Jack is an unconventional mix of crazy and rational all held together by a thin string named Amanda, his ten-year-old daughter. The theme of the story is heavily laced with the political innuendo and the extremes greed will carry one over the edge. I enjoyed this novel and would recommend it to anyone who loves a good medical/army thriller.
October 28, 2017
Safe
This is a very good book. Don't let the beginning get u to not read more. It gets much better as it goes on. It is full of nasty killing men and women, intense moments, history of our veterans lives and fears and woes as you go on into the book. Some won't like this book for the gruesomeness described in it, don't let it bother you, that is life around us now. Some of the killing is senseless to us but then we face evil in many ways, now you learn some of the fear and terror our vets have experienced, n some still do. It also helps you to realize that PTSD is a war on the mind and very serious. No longer can you just shake it out like a blanket and ignore what they live through almost daily and their fear of a flashback and what they might do! Its real and for fiction its amazing!
This is a very good book. Don't let the beginning get u to not read more. It gets much better as it goes on. It is full of nasty killing men and women, intense moments, history of our veterans lives and fears and woes as you go on into the book. Some won't like this book for the gruesomeness described in it, don't let it bother you, that is life around us now. Some of the killing is senseless to us but then we face evil in many ways, now you learn some of the fear and terror our vets have experienced, n some still do. It also helps you to realize that PTSD is a war on the mind and very serious. No longer can you just shake it out like a blanket and ignore what they live through almost daily and their fear of a flashback and what they might do! Its real and for fiction its amazing!
February 4, 2026
Jack Bass avenges the death of his loved ones
Jack, a MD, suffered from PTSD. When he thought he had it under control he would find himself back in battle. Now he was after a group that was taking homeless vets, dosing them with drugs, using the as slaves, and then killing them for their life insurance.
Well written story. Strong main characters. Lots of suspense. Sit back and enjoy reading this book.
Jack, a MD, suffered from PTSD. When he thought he had it under control he would find himself back in battle. Now he was after a group that was taking homeless vets, dosing them with drugs, using the as slaves, and then killing them for their life insurance.
Well written story. Strong main characters. Lots of suspense. Sit back and enjoy reading this book.
March 13, 2018
Enjoyed but confusing
This was a good story filled with lots of action but it seemed at times to lose it's flow and become confusing. There were times when it was difficult to figure out what the author was describing even upon re-reading and trying to clarify. The characters were developed nicely but thought too much time was spent on PTSD.
This was a good story filled with lots of action but it seemed at times to lose it's flow and become confusing. There were times when it was difficult to figure out what the author was describing even upon re-reading and trying to clarify. The characters were developed nicely but thought too much time was spent on PTSD.
February 6, 2018
Excellent read!
I had never read thiS author but I must say that I am happy to have done so! Jack Bass is fascinating! His relationships are faceted, and the storyline held me captive! Wow...already getting the other ones in series to catch up!
I had never read thiS author but I must say that I am happy to have done so! Jack Bass is fascinating! His relationships are faceted, and the storyline held me captive! Wow...already getting the other ones in series to catch up!
October 9, 2017
very good, look forward to reading the next installment
October 22, 2017
Bit slow to start but later got into it, good story some good action second half of the book was good right up to the end.
February 23, 2019
I really enjoyed this book - great adventure and suspense. There were a few typos but that didn;t detract from the story - a great read!
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August 9, 2019Dr. Bass must have nine lives
Homeless vets are disappearing and many are found at a later time dead. Not good . The FBI are on it only too slow for Jack.
Homeless vets are disappearing and many are found at a later time dead. Not good . The FBI are on it only too slow for Jack.
July 17, 2015
Edwin Dasso just keeps getting better. With this new story about Dr Jack Bass, the reader is drawn in to the characters, the plot, and even curious about the villains. You don't need to have read any of the other black cloud books to know what is going on in this story, and really get a full story from this book. The new characters in the book really help add to Jack Bass and his story, making him a relatable character.
This book not only brings a fun, suspenseful mystery to life, but it also brings to light issues with how many of our veterans end up after they leave the service. It really touches the reader, and helps remind us that the veterans of our country don't always get treated how they need. It also focuses quite a bit on PTSD, which many more of our veterans these days are suffering from, and how hard it can be for them to function in normal life.
As with previous black cloud novels, there is a villainous murder ring plot going on, and you can only guess who gets sucked into the middle of it.
I thoroughly enjoyed this edition of the Jack Bass Black Cloud chronicle, and the twist at the end has me ready to hear what's going to happen next!
This book not only brings a fun, suspenseful mystery to life, but it also brings to light issues with how many of our veterans end up after they leave the service. It really touches the reader, and helps remind us that the veterans of our country don't always get treated how they need. It also focuses quite a bit on PTSD, which many more of our veterans these days are suffering from, and how hard it can be for them to function in normal life.
As with previous black cloud novels, there is a villainous murder ring plot going on, and you can only guess who gets sucked into the middle of it.
I thoroughly enjoyed this edition of the Jack Bass Black Cloud chronicle, and the twist at the end has me ready to hear what's going to happen next!
October 30, 2016
Found another continuing character.. Found another medical series written by a doctor..
As a nurse I am drawn to medical background characters and plots. I could not put it down. Cannot wait for next one.
As a nurse I am drawn to medical background characters and plots. I could not put it down. Cannot wait for next one.
November 11, 2016
great series, couldn't put them down. Four stories they just kept getting better. I think it's going to be a long time before I find an author that can have the same effect.
April 22, 2017
Always a faced paced adventure
Jack is the kind of character that we all know. He is the hardworking nice guy who never seems to catch a break. All the characters are well developed and complex. The reader feels the pain of ptsd and the toll it takes. If you love action, suspense and real medical thriller this has it all.
Jack is the kind of character that we all know. He is the hardworking nice guy who never seems to catch a break. All the characters are well developed and complex. The reader feels the pain of ptsd and the toll it takes. If you love action, suspense and real medical thriller this has it all.
August 14, 2017
Everyone seems to be in the zombie craze these days and this book addresses a zombie like scenario where former veterans are turned into zombies by using a medication that makes even the most out of control psychotic patients turn into walking, order-taking, defenseless shells. Enter Jack Bass, a former Army doctor who has seen more than his fair share of troubles and had more than his fair share of psychos try to kill him. Can he save the veterans from the people behind this sinister plan against these down and out veterans or will his involvement in the case put those he loves the most in danger including himself?
Don’t Worry You’ll Be Safe by Edwin Dasso, M.D. is a thriller mystery story about the disappearance of numerous veterans who are largely homeless, suffering with mental issues, or found themselves in not so glamourous places after serving their country. They are hauled away in a mysterious van and delivered to an encampment where they are kept under control using mind altering drugs, essentially rendering them defenseless and easy to control. The numbers of the missing homeless as well as groups of dead veterans showing up in allies with blunt force trauma causing their deaths tips off police in at least four states that they may have a bigger problem on their hands. This is when one of those detectives calls his friend, Jack Bass, to see if his medical knowledge as well as his status as a veteran can help solve the case.
The main character Jack Bass is so interesting to me. He has PTSD, which I also have so he instantly peaked my interest, and the author has handled his flashbacks in a phenomenal way. At first I felt a little out of place with the flashbacks, but I quickly deduced that these were Jack’s flashbacks and I like the way they tend to linger just a bit, enough to distract us from the plot. I like that because that is truly the way a flashback works in real life and the author was able to grasp that so well and make it translate in his writing. Additionally since this is a series it is a great way to introduce things to the reader who may have not started at book one which is my case. I was able to read through the book without having to worry about what I missed from previous books and felt like I was able to understand the character and their backgrounds. This is a clever way to handle that information and it works very well. I do however want to go read the first three novels after finishing this one and the lack of information at the end of this one will keep me watching for book five in the series.
Amanda is also a great character. I loved her scene where she gets the bad guy and her spunky and determined personality while doing so. There were a handful of developed characters within the story but overall I didn’t feel like I knew much about many of the characters as their stories came in bits and pieces due to the structure of the story and the author focused a lot on just moving the story forward instead of supplying us with some details of the characters. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing I just am finding it hard to recall the nature of a lot of the characters thinking back on the book. The ones that were really three dimensional to me where really unforgettable and characters I enjoyed and empathized with.
The plot is very well developed with plenty of subplots to keep the story suspenseful. The conflict between Jack with his mental illness of PTSD rearing its head as he tries to solve this case in itself is a very real internal conflict. Jack blames himself for those he loves coming under danger and death and he must fight with that and how to keep those around him safe. Additionally, there is a former story of a malicious plan to kill him from his former employer that comes back to life as Jack finds that some of the people involved in this newest scheme were involved in that criminal dealing and they haven’t given up the idea of killing him. The author kind of gives away the main plot in introducing us to another character that was well developed, Hank Greene, who is an abducted veteran so we get to experience what the slaves in this camp endure. The last scene of the book really brought Hank to life and I am looking forward to hearing his fate in book five. I did think Jack maybe got a little to close to what was really happening based on limited information. I wish he has struggled a bit more to come to the conclusion; he just made it seem too easy. After he pretty much figured out what was going on most of his time is spent dealing with his would-be assassin and of course rescuing the slaved veterans so that doesn’t end the conflict or plot development.
In all, I think the author did a great job giving us a realistic character in Jack Bass and he was easy to empathize with. The story is multi-layered and keeps the reader flipping the pages. The book is edited well with few mistakes and shorter chapters that break up scenes for the reader. This is a great character to build a series around and if all his stories are this multi-layered with conflicts they will make a great thriller series.
Don’t Worry You’ll Be Safe by Edwin Dasso, M.D. is a thriller mystery story about the disappearance of numerous veterans who are largely homeless, suffering with mental issues, or found themselves in not so glamourous places after serving their country. They are hauled away in a mysterious van and delivered to an encampment where they are kept under control using mind altering drugs, essentially rendering them defenseless and easy to control. The numbers of the missing homeless as well as groups of dead veterans showing up in allies with blunt force trauma causing their deaths tips off police in at least four states that they may have a bigger problem on their hands. This is when one of those detectives calls his friend, Jack Bass, to see if his medical knowledge as well as his status as a veteran can help solve the case.
The main character Jack Bass is so interesting to me. He has PTSD, which I also have so he instantly peaked my interest, and the author has handled his flashbacks in a phenomenal way. At first I felt a little out of place with the flashbacks, but I quickly deduced that these were Jack’s flashbacks and I like the way they tend to linger just a bit, enough to distract us from the plot. I like that because that is truly the way a flashback works in real life and the author was able to grasp that so well and make it translate in his writing. Additionally since this is a series it is a great way to introduce things to the reader who may have not started at book one which is my case. I was able to read through the book without having to worry about what I missed from previous books and felt like I was able to understand the character and their backgrounds. This is a clever way to handle that information and it works very well. I do however want to go read the first three novels after finishing this one and the lack of information at the end of this one will keep me watching for book five in the series.
Amanda is also a great character. I loved her scene where she gets the bad guy and her spunky and determined personality while doing so. There were a handful of developed characters within the story but overall I didn’t feel like I knew much about many of the characters as their stories came in bits and pieces due to the structure of the story and the author focused a lot on just moving the story forward instead of supplying us with some details of the characters. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing I just am finding it hard to recall the nature of a lot of the characters thinking back on the book. The ones that were really three dimensional to me where really unforgettable and characters I enjoyed and empathized with.
The plot is very well developed with plenty of subplots to keep the story suspenseful. The conflict between Jack with his mental illness of PTSD rearing its head as he tries to solve this case in itself is a very real internal conflict. Jack blames himself for those he loves coming under danger and death and he must fight with that and how to keep those around him safe. Additionally, there is a former story of a malicious plan to kill him from his former employer that comes back to life as Jack finds that some of the people involved in this newest scheme were involved in that criminal dealing and they haven’t given up the idea of killing him. The author kind of gives away the main plot in introducing us to another character that was well developed, Hank Greene, who is an abducted veteran so we get to experience what the slaves in this camp endure. The last scene of the book really brought Hank to life and I am looking forward to hearing his fate in book five. I did think Jack maybe got a little to close to what was really happening based on limited information. I wish he has struggled a bit more to come to the conclusion; he just made it seem too easy. After he pretty much figured out what was going on most of his time is spent dealing with his would-be assassin and of course rescuing the slaved veterans so that doesn’t end the conflict or plot development.
In all, I think the author did a great job giving us a realistic character in Jack Bass and he was easy to empathize with. The story is multi-layered and keeps the reader flipping the pages. The book is edited well with few mistakes and shorter chapters that break up scenes for the reader. This is a great character to build a series around and if all his stories are this multi-layered with conflicts they will make a great thriller series.
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