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Hi all.
I retired in 2003, after 22 years in the British army, and I am now trying to use my vast knowledge and experience of the military to write novels. I am pursuing every avenue possible to learn this new craft, and any help would be very much appreciated.

Also, if anyone here feels the need for any advice on military matters, I would be more than happy to help.

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Retribution.

Michael Bates

Jack Spader is forced to retire as an hired assassin. Until his daughter is kidnapped forcing him into doing one more job.


Jack Spader is enjoying his life as an hired assassin, and why not? it pays well. However, when he learns of his ex-wife's death in a car crash, and of his ten year old estranged daughter being placed into foster care, he feels duty bound to give up his work and take on his role as a father. He knows his clientele are not going to like it, but feels he has no choice.

Even though he hasn't seen his daughter for five years, he begins to prepare his future as a father, and leave behind the seedy world he once knew. That is, until he discovers one of his clients isn't quite ready for him to retire, and so kidnaps his daughter, forcing him to carry-out one more job. It all seemed so simple, until he learns the identity of his proposed victim. He has been given a deadline of one month, and so, Jack is left with a choice of doing the job or saving his daughters life. Will he have the time to locate his daughter and save her? Or will he have to carry out the contract.

 

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I wrote 1232 days ago

David. Thanks for your comments and your backing, I'm glad you liked it. I have put you on my WL and will get back to you shortly. Mick. view book

I wrote 1234 days ago

Hi Lynne. Not my kind of book I'm sorry to say. However, I do know a well written story when I read one, and this is great. I think you should do really well with this. So good luck, and backed with pleasure. Mick. view book

I wrote 1234 days ago

Great opening. Very explosive, and did well to introduce the characters. Great dialogue, helping to set the emotional scene between both partners. I'm not quite sure that a female DI would say things like buddy and mate, but maybe that's just me. I think this will do very well. Backed, and good luck... view book

I wrote 1236 days ago

Hi Mel Thanks for backing and commenting on my book, I will take a look at yours shortly, very much appreciated. Mick. view book

I wrote 1249 days ago

Good story and well told. I'm glad you broke this first part up, as It would have been way to long for an opening. Backed with pleasure. Mick. view book

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