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Jericho Quinn reports to what he does best – going head to head with the baddest gys on the block. In this case in an off-the-books rescue of his brother and his companions.

The upside is the story reads fast, with plenty of action. Don’t concern yourself with character development, this is all about the action.

The downside is that it is a short novella, that lacks depth.

A satisfying, if quick read.

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When the opening line is - Nothing says "your prompt payment is appreciated like the sight of another man's severed toe" - you know that you are in for one hell of a ride.

Jericho Quinn is very much a smaller Jack Reacher type enforcer, but with one massive difference: he is accompanied by a team of bad asses in the form of the monstrous, pirate eye-patch Cajun, Thibodaux and the small, enigmatic martial arts specialist, Miyagi.

This novella is a fun, action packed romp into kicking serious ass and not bothering to ask questions later.

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The Triple Frontier by Marc Cameron is a fast paced tale of a kidnapping of a son of a wealthy business man and his group whilst touring South America on their motorcycles. Before being knocked unconscious, their guide manages to set off a distress signal that starts a violent chain of events as his brother and his friends hunt the kidnappers, before it’s too late. A great, if short, novel that doesn’t waste a word. I’ll ceetainly be seeking out more from this author.

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Novellas seem to be the newest trend for authors trying to fill the time void between publication of full, series novels. Although never a short story fan I decided to give this novella a spin, as the Jericho Quinn series from Marc Cameron is a favorite. This swiftly paced international thriller didn't disappoint. Novellas by their vary nature are single plot line stories, so there's a certain lack of complexity and detail that must be overlooked in enjoying the novella for what it is. In this book, Jericho is called to rescue his big, little brother Bo, who's been abducted along with the group of spoiled rich college students he's been motorcycle guiding through Argentina. The bad guys are clearly bad, not shades of grey so there's no questions about that being a plot twist. If you're looking for secondary plots, character development (beyond what we already know) or lots of twists and surprises, then this novella might not be for you. This is a great yarn for a speedy read, with an abundance of action and a plot that moves at a fast pace, then you'll love this this latest installation in the Jericho Quinn series.

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The blurb is great. The book however did not grab my attention when I started it nor could it keep me attention as I read it. Good luck you the author.

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I'M MAD!

Only because I didn't realize this was just 122 pages.

I love everything by Marc Cameron, and this adventure of Jericho hunting down his brother Bo is no different.

The triple frontier is a great backdrop, I bet others try to jump on this.

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Jericho Quinn to the rescue once again, and this time it's brother Bo who needs his help. As a South American hostage situation goes (even farther) south, Jericho and his crew need to fight a corrupt judge and the merciless Richter to save the hostages that Bo was paid to protect.. Would have liked to have the characters put to better use and show their special skills a little more as he book finished way too soon for my liking.

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The Triple Frontier was an Awesome introduction to author Marc Cameron!!! With this being a short 122 page read, the novella gave me a sneak peak into the flow of the writer and the characters of the series.

I would offer up Marc Cameron in any conversation when someone is looking for a new author in the thriller genre. The characters aren't over the top, but they mean business and will deal with the thugs of the world with the force to wipe evil off the map.

If you are looking for a new action/adventure author, Marc is an exciting, edge of your seat author...

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What a great, fast-paced adventure we find our hero Jericho Quinn in as he has received a SOS from his brother Bo. Bo is a guide for some young rich people on motorcycles in the Brazil,Paraguay and Argentina area where there is much crime in a lawless zone. Jericho can not raise him on his cell phone, so immediately plans to travel. Luckily the people he still trains with are ready to be right beside him, the team calling in assist from friends all over the country.
Even though this is a novella, the story is complete, suspenseful and keeps you holding your breath until the end! The author has done an amazing job with this character, and we get to know his father and brother also.
I received this book from Netgalley, and I thank them along with author Marc Cameron, and publisher Pinnacle for letting me enjoy this story and write my thoughts for you.

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First and foremost, a large thank you to NetGalley, Marc Cameron, Kensington Books, and Pinnacle for providing me with a copy of this publication, which allows me to provide you with an unbiased review.

In his latest novella, Marc Cameron brings Jericho Quinn back for another high-octane adventure, this time way out of his comfort zone. The Triple Frontier—the area where the sovereign states of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay converge—is extremely dangerous. Drug running and human smuggling are common, creating a zone where the authorities have all but stopped trying to enforce the law. Bo Quinn is down in the region with a group of rich Americans to ride their motorcycles around the country. While travelling one morning, they are ambushed by a group of locals, though Bo is able to activate his SOS and GPS beacons before being tossed into the back of a van and led away. Back in America, Bo’s older brother, Jericho, receives word that the beacon has been activated, but cannot raise his sibling over the phone. Panicked, Jericho prepares to make his way down to South America, though his close friends will not let him go alone. On a rescue mission, Jericho prepares to head into the unknown, though is promised the help of a local when he arrives. Meanwhile, a ransom note comes in, seeking $3 million, only to be trumped by another offer of five million. Could rival cartels be using Bo and his clients as pawns in a larger battle? By the time they reach the Triple Frontier, Jericho and his entourage realise that this is one mission that will not end peacefully. When an unexpected individual shows up to offer Jericho added support, the mission takes on an entirely different flavour. Jericho forges ahead into the unknown in hopes of trying to clean up the mess that is this hostage situation without alerting the formal authorities. Faced with kidnappers who have nothing to lose and seek a major payday, the end result is anything but predictable. Cameron provides an entertaining addition to the Jericho Quinn series that fans of the collection will surely enjoy as they wait for the next full-length book.

Marc Cameron has done well crafting the Jericho Quinn series over the past numbers of years. While he has taken on some additional series work elsewhere, fans of the novels have been biding their time with some novellas, though their quality remains at the highest calibre. While much attention has been spent on Jericho and his interesting backstory, Cameron has only recently shed any light on the life of the younger Quinn, Bo. In this piece, the reader is able to see just how resilient Bo can be when faced with trouble, cool under pressure and ready to fight for what he feels is right. As the premise of the piece is an intense rescue mission, Jericho is still able to take centre stage in this story and does so, showing a compassionate side when it comes to protecting his family. Some of the secondary characters on both sides are able to keep the attention focused on the fast pace of the rescue mission, adding interesting flavours to the narrative. The story remains a ‘cookie cutter’ effort to save those who are being held captive, but it is the way in which Cameron approaches the story and how he is able to inject some much-needed humour into the dialogue to lighten the mood. With a narrative that clips along, the reader is swept up in this novella that has as much action as any of the stories that Cameron has published to this point. That being said, I eagerly await something longer in the near future.

Kudos, Mr. Cameron, for this entertaining piece. I can always count on something interesting and full of adventure when you write.

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Jericho Quinn to the rescue again! Cameron continues to hold the reader transfixed with this robust series.

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