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Gone Tomorrow by Lee Child

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Way of the Wolf by Bear Grylls

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Zeb Carter by Ty Patterson

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Really enjoyed this and looking forward to reading more.

Outbreak by Chris Ryan

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Definitely an entertaining series.

I enjoyed the story in this one more than the first two, so I'm hoping this continues with the following ones.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence and Violence

An Evil Mind by Chris Carter

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

One by One by Chris Carter

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

The Executioner by Chris Carter

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Wow!

Gold of the Gods by Bear Grylls

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

I knew Bear Grylls had written survival non-fiction books, but until recently, I didn't know he had written fiction too.

There was nothing overly complex in terms of plot and characters. Things seemed too easy for Beck in terms of his knowledge and skills. I generally like my main characters in these types of books to, of course, be talented badas**s, but a little bit of a struggle does also make the stories very interesting. 

This was, however, a quick, entertaining read. I would say especially good for children who may find reading difficult or aren't the most keen of readers.

I plan to read the rest in the series. 

The Caller by Chris Carter

mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

My first time reading anything by Chris Carter. I came across a collection of 4 of the books in this series online. They weren't the first ones but I thought since they were on offer, I'd give them a go.

These are definitely my type of books. Psychological thriller with a super intelligent and all-around decent main character and I'm in from the get-go.

I loved the story and if I hadn't been busy with real life, I would have read this in one sitting. I'm really looking forward to reading more and already planning on buying the other books in the series.

I'm hooked and quite possibly in love with Robert Hunter..

The Body by Stephen King

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Adored the film and I have been meaning to get around to reading the book for ages.

Glad I finally did, loved it.