| No Mercy |  | Author: John Gilstrap
Publisher: Pinnacle
Category: eBooks
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Rating:  75 reviews
Sales Rank: 216
Format: Kindle Book
Media: Kindle Edition
Edition: 1
Pages: 400
Number Of Items: 1
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
ASIN: B002DYMBJE
Publication Date: June 19, 2009
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Deep inside the dangerous world of rescue operations, one anonymous hero pays no ransom, takes no prisoners, and breaks every rule. Meet Jonathan Grave. . .No names. No feds. No trace evidence. That's how Jonathan Grave operates. As a freelance specialist in covert rescues, he has to work outside the law to get things done-especially in highly sensitive hostage situations. But when an Indiana college student is abducted, and Jonathan's meticulous plan explodes into a deadly shooting spree, the local authorities are out for blood-and they're not alone. Someone wants to control a devastating secret . . . someone rich and powerful . . . someone willing to capture, torture, and kill anyone to get it. Even the people Jonathan loves most. . . Praise for John Gilstrap and his thrillers. . . "Gilstrap hits the accelerator and never lets up."-Harlan Coben "A gut-grabbing, pure-adrenaline rush."-Jeffery Deaver "Gilstrap pushes every thriller button." -San Francisco Chronicle "Surprising and satisfying."-The Denver Post
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 Riveting Thriller July 9, 2009
Sharon Kennedy
76 out of 79 found this review helpful
Gilstrap's newest thriller "No Mercy" grabs the reader from page one, and holds tightly right to the finish. Cleverly written, with engaging twists and turns, along with a smattering of humor, this is a novel you won't want to put down. The story begins quite simply with the kidnapping of a college student. But quickly, it turns into a good guy, bad guy intrigue. You'll be on the edge of your seat, and perhaps a little queasy at times, as you follow Jonathan Grave, along with his friend and employee "Big Guy" as they work through the murk that comes from pure greed. As the story develops, one looming question is who are the good guys. Is it Grave who's job can force him to kill? Or is it, Irene Rivers, the FBI Director who wants the "incident" to disappear? Perhaps it's Gail Bonneville, the Sheriff of Samson, Indiana. When she took office, she promised to fulfill her duties without fail. Can she ignore the fact that she knows who saved the college student from his kidnappers, and who now has blood on his hands? At first, it appears that the kidnapped boy's parents, Stephenson and Julie Hughes are good guys. As the story unravels, however, not only are they responsible for something terrible, but their actions endanger their lives and many others. As in real life, it's not always easy to discern good from evil, but by this book's end, the good guys will leave an indelible mark on the reader's mind.
Gilstrap did a masterful job with "No Mercy". Not only did he weave a story with amazing character development to capture, and hold, the reader's attention, but he also provided an ending to be applauded. Too often, reader's enjoy the journey of a story only to be disappointed by a sappy, or poorly written, conclusion. Not so with Gilstrap. The ending leaves the reader wanting more suspense, more intrigue, and more Jonathan Grave.
Gilstrap once again delivers a thrilling ride July 7, 2009
John R. Miller (Concord, NC)
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
Few authors deliver a great read ...out of the gate ...every time. John is one of the rare ones. Jonathan Graves is one of the meatiest protagonists in years. Ex-Delta Force and Gilstrap is more familiar with Delta than most since he wrote the only book the secret force has ever cooperated with, and endorsed, "Six Minutes To Freedom." NO MERCY is one of those books where the words "joy ride" and "train wreck" threaten to become interchangeable at every turn. This is one exciting read, guaranteed. Don't pick it up unless you have enough time to finish it. Congrats, Gilstrap and congrats Gilstrap fans. I'm waiting for the next Graves offering.
Lots of Tension in this Stay Up All Night Thriller April 28, 2010
Beth Saboori (Santa Monica, California)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Bad guys have kidnapped the son of Stephenson Hughes, a man whose company has created a synthetic smallpox virus called GVX. Dad hires Jonathan Grave, a man with Jack Reacher's abilities and Bruce Wayne's techie goodies. A guy who out Lone Ranger's the Lone Ranger, only unlike Jack, Bruce and the famous masked man, Mr. Grave's services are for sale. Still, he's on the side of the good guys.
The kidnappers, terrorists, were after more than ransom, they'd wanted to get their hands on that GVX, but unfortunately Grave takes them out. Grave goes outside the law to accomplish his objectives, almost seems to have a distain for the law.
Police Chief Gail Bonneville, who is ex-FBI, goes by the book and she wants to arrest the killer of the kidnappers, but Grave knows how to cover his tracks, however Bonneville is good at finding tracks where others might not and she is hot on his trail, even as he is on the trail of his ex-wife's missing husband.
Fast-paced with lots of tension and good characters -- most notably Grave himself and his crew (he has some very able sidekicks), Chief Gail and her deputy Jesse -- and with a plot right out of a James Bond movie, replete with more high tech goodies than any book outta have, this is a book made for stay up all night reading. One caveat though, there is lots and I mean lots of violence in this story. If that doesn't turn you off, you'll love this book.
Gilstrap's latest: No Mercy July 26, 2009
B. Garino
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
What's not to like? An action-packed thriller introducing Jonathan Graves, hostage rescuer, who works on the edge of the law, and sometime a bit over...but no matter, Graves is definitely someone you want on your side, and someone you can't get enough of. No Mercy begins with the successful rescue of a kidnapped college student that ultimately draws Graves, along with an eclectic alliance of assorted characters, in a final thrilling shoot-`em-up showdown. It's this summer's Must Read!
NO MERCY August 6, 2009
Marlee G. Soulard (WISCONSIN)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I started reading John Gilstrap's latest book NO MERCY. Half way thru the book, I stopped and went to my computer. I emailed John and told him how much I liked this book and was not even thru reading it. I liked the pace of the book and the characters. I noticed that his description of where the main character was, Jonathan Grave, I felt that I was in the room with him or out in the woods. I recommend this book to anyone that likes fast action books. I had to go to work and could not wait to return home to finish this book. Now talk about a good summer read, this is your book.
M. Soulard
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