LETHAL ACTION is the ninth book in the Mason Sharpe thriller series by Logan Ryles - it's another corker!

Something is not as it should be in Prairie Junction, Iowa, and Mason Sharpe's internal warning signals are ringing loud and clear.

Suddenly a swarm of choppers and trucks descend on the sleepy town and everyone is told to stay indoors whilst the town is put under complete lockdown with roadblocks restricting movements.

As we know from previous escapades, Sharpe is not one to sit and wait, so he starts investigating. After witnessing a murder of a local man, it's clear that something big is happening. Sharpe is soon calling in a favour from an old friend who is now in a position of power within central government.

Working together to outsmart the bad guys and trying to figure out what is actually happening we are treated to an action packed and intelligent thriller in true Sharpe style.

Highly recommended!

Army veteran Mason Sharpe has been laying low in Prairie Junction, Iowa. Working a steady job, enjoying the quiet life. Then all hell breaks loose when a swarm of National Guard choppers descend on the town. Soldiers in hazmat suits enforce a strict lockdown. Roadblocks go up. Martial law kicks in. Everyone’s ordered to stay inside. No questions, no answers.

But when Mason sees a local man murdered by soldiers, he knows something is very, very wrong. Joining forces with an old flame, Dr. Evelyn Landry, Mason will do whatever it takes to find out why this little town has been cut off from the outside world.

Super fast-paced thriller from a new-to-me author. I loved this! Gripping from start to finish, lots of twists I didn't see coming. I really enjoyed this and will now go binge-read the earlier books in the series! 5⭐

I received an advanced complimentary digital copy of this book from Netgalley. Opinions expressed are my own.

Mason Sharpe, retired Army Vet, currently working with saws and lumber instead of weaponry, is pulled out of his simple post-active duty life when his new home of Prairie Junction suddenly is invaded by NBC-suit wearing individuals, communications are shut down and lock downs are placed.
Trying to get to the thick of it, he manoeuvres his way into the heart of something bigger than them all, needing the help of new friends and love from the past.
This is an action packed, fast paced thriller in the Jack Reacher style that will have you barging through the chapters like the main character treats doors. Lovable side characters add spice and humour into the mix and with its length, this book does not get draggy or too slow, ever.
For me, personally, the only thing hindering the fun a little were the ever present repetitions of some few descriptions (I distinctly remember being annoyed by being told that Mason's car has an inline six engine - i know, by now) and some metaphors being dragged over multiple pages, that had you sometimes wondering, where the hell an icepick came from now (it was the metaphorical one that had plunged itself into the main characters gut upon stumbling over new revelations).
These being my only points of critique, I have been very well entertained reading this book and would recommend to action lovers out there to pick it up for a fun read!

Mason Sharpe continues his journey around America and finds himself in Iowa when the town is shutdown/quarantined/occupied by militia.. Obviously, something is wrong, and Mason doesn’t believe what he’s being told. As he digs deeper, lives are lost to disease and execution. He doesn’t give up, but taps into friendships that lead to the discovery of a major plot and cover up. Lots of action, great addition to the series.

I love this book…& series! It’s better than some of the big name thriller authors I’ve read..
Each one is completely different yet Sharpe is always There, intense, focused on finding out what the truth is, doing right, helping the everyday person. I found this book extra scary as the scenario is frightening real. I can wait to see what’s next. #LethalAction

This series is only getting better and better for every book. Lethal Action is the ninth adventure with Mason Sharpe by Logan Ryles and in every book there is a new problem in a new place to deal with. In this we even get a glimmer of hope for Mason. I found the book well written and fast paced with some great winter scenery. I must thank Inkubator Books and Netgalley for supplying me with an advance copy and for those interested the book hits the shelves on the 8th of December 2024.

Part of a series featuring Mason Sharpe. Fast paced and exciting this is an excellent addition to the series

Thank you for the opportunity to preview Lethal Action.
Action packed suspense and great characters define this novel.
This is my first time reading this series but it didn’t matter because this book is easy to follow even if you have not read previous books in the series
Mason Sharpe lives a comfortable life in Iowa. He’s ex military and is still recovering from a dangerous time he spent in Africa.
He has made friends but continues living with his past.
Things change suddenly when the National Guard show up and put the small town under lockdown. And Mason knows this is not the kind of situation you just accept. And Mason knows that he has to do something about this because soon death and destruction seem to happen in front of his eyes and he will not allow or accept a situation without answers. He is a resourceful man who can produce an arsenal himself. Even if he has to sacrifice himself to save others because something is quite wrong in this peaceful town. And he is equipped to find out what’s going on.

3.5 stars.

Review: I have lately read so many fookin' Jack Reacher replicant novels that I wonder what and whom is driving this bus. Here we sit reading my review that may instill a sense justice for the myopic collective. It is always an ex-CIA/Ranger/Delta guy with a heart of gold in some little city/town that needs his special attentionas to battle trained spec-ops killers and mercenaries. With.....a hot little dish that needs some lovins'. Meow?

This novel starts no differnt than the others and deserves to be thrown in the trash for bad behavior. Or does it? Yeah, the story line is patterend as are the characters. The setting is dismal and keeps the scene descriptions to a simple modality. Do you hear a but? There is a big but here. Dayam this was really good. The scene progression is flawless. The timing between events and the build to the next is superb. The stark enviornmental contrasts that drive tense interactions is utilized to great effect. The bro dude spec ops killer guy is not an over the top a-hole with near mythic skillz. He gets lucky here and there and the battle scenes are not that realistic (like I know) but that is entertainment.

I really enjoyed this novel and I think you will too if you give it a chance.

I received this ARC for an honest review.

4.7/5

Book #9 in this action filled thriller with a hero you'd want on your team. If you've not read the series, the MC has travelled his life through some very dark places. His skill set includes military and street knowledge that make him a formiddable member of any team and a voice for those who need to be heard. LETHAL ACTION finds him in the middle of a National Guard lockdown of an Iowa town. The military rule is absolute, with no explanations and no way to get information from outside the town.

This series maintains it's place on my TBR list as a must read. Every book in the series has been excellent, my reading friends and family receive these books as gifts and I share my personal copies often. Logan Ryles has not slowed Mason Sharpe down yet. Let's hope he never does.

Mason is taking life easy in Army retirement until he's not.
When his town is suddenly overrun with National Guard and curfews with home lock downs are imposed , he decides something foul is afoot and sets out to find out what the real story is. The
town''s conspiracy theorist is busy telling stories of mid Eastern terrorists driving around, checking
out a local "off the books" hidden compound.
Mason begins a hunt of his own for answers, defying lockdown orders and skirting local roadblocks and checkpoints.
Great action and suspense.
All too real possibilities make this a riveting read.
And Mason Sharks always delivers.

Mason Sharpe is back, and what a thrilling addition to the series this book is.

It's absolutely relentless from start to finish, and as is always the case with Logan Ryles' writing, I couldn't put it down. I won't go into plot details, but suffice to say, this is a brilliant read with the story unfolding in a really satisfying way.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, Sharpe is by far one of my favourite fictional characters and has been since he made his debut in Point Blank. Lethal Action is, for me, one of the best in the series so far and is highly recommended if you're after an action thriller with a bit of soul.

Thank you to NetGalley and Incubator Books for an ARC of this book. Bring on the next one!!

Lethal Action by Logan Ryles is a very highly recommended action thriller featuring ex-military Army Ranger Mason Sharpe. This is the ninth book in the series but it can be enjoyed as a standalone novel. The opening flashback has Sharpe rescuing WHO workers from an Ebola infected war zone, which provides a clue to the plot.

It's winter and Mason Sharpe has been working at a lumber mill in Prairie Junction, Iowa, for the last three months. He is shocked to wake up one morning, hearing helicopters and obvious military equipment. Prairie Junction is under orders by the governor to be under a strict lock down, quarantined. Armed National guard soldiers in hazmat suits are enforcing martial law, setting up roadblocks, and not answering questions. Sharpe manages to get outside the quarantine zone to check on a friend's mother. He discovers her body and recognizes the cause of death - Ebola. This is the beginning of an action-packed investigation into what is really going on and Sharpe is holding nothing back to get answers.

Lethal Action is a lightning-fast-paced thriller that has Sharpe using all of his military experience, intelligence, and discernment to uncover what is really happening. He takes incredible risks to discover the truth and the scope of the deception is shocking. He manages to contact Dr. Evelyn Landry with the CDC, who understands Sharpe's concerns and immediately comes to Iowa into the fray. The action intensifies to explosive levels.

Make no mistake, you will have to set a major dose of disbelief aside in several areas and overlook a few inconsistencies (for example Landry's hair color changing). However, the plot and the action make it easy to do. In fact even while noting glitches, I was all in and committed to the end. That in itself is a huge recommendation. The plot is shocking because recent events make it more possible than anyone would want to believe.

Mason Sharpe is an extraordinary character for a military based action thriller. He is resourceful, smart, and capable. He will do whatever it takes to uncover and expose the corruption and the threat. Thanks to Inkubator Books for providing me with an advance reader's copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary and expresses my honest opinion.

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Very fast action book with realistic fights and based on a good plot. The main character stays in character, and gets the help he needs from a smart woman. A very entertaining book.

I thoroughly enjoyed this military biological thriller. It was well written and kept me enthralled throughout. I especially related to the well written descriptions of iowa winters and the ham radio interactions! Though there is no city in Iowa called Prairie Junction north of Des Moines, there could be one exactly as described. This was one of those page turners that is hard to put down and when you aren’t reading, you are thinking about the story. The characters felt like real people and their interactions felt true to life . The storyline was non.-Stop action. I really enjoyed this book and recommend it to anyone who likes well written action adventures!

A small town under martial law. But one man makes his own rules! Great book and series! Action packed thriller! This book had great suspense, murder, mystery, violence, great shootouts, it was like an action movie! I highly recommend reading this book! It was well worth reading! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me! Can’t wait for more!