Ricochet: A Garrett Kohl Novel

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DEA Special Agent Garrett Kohl and his CIA team embark on an off-the-books investigation and partner up with a ragtag crew of outcasts and outlaws to stop extortionists and dismantle their operation before complete devastation rains down in their Texas High Plains community in this pulse-pounding thriller for fans of C. J. Box.

After hunting down a rogue spy as part of an elite CIA counterespionage unit, Garrett Kohl returns home to Texas in hopes of settling down and carving out a normal life. While learning the ropes of fatherhood, falling deeper in love with his high school crush, and rebuilding his wildfire ravaged cattle ranch, he is approached in secret by an engineer working at a nearby nuclear weapons plant, who is in desperate need of his help. Utilizing a unique skill setabilities Garrett has honed as a deep cover narcotics agent and former Green Berethe embarks on anoff-the-booksinvestigation and learns that Iranian operatives are blackmailing weapons facility employees and potentially planning a devastating act of sabotage and destruction.

Already engaged in an intense shadow war with Tehran and their Quds Force spies, Garretts CIA team rallies to take down the extortionists and dismantle their operation. But before they can get their mission under way, enemy commandos hijack a train carrying nuclear weapons, and activate a lone wolf assassin to murder the visiting U.S. Secretary of Defense. Caught flatfooted by the sudden attack, Garrett musters the only help he can finda ragtag crew of outcasts and outlaws, some of whom hed once put behind bars. Although theyre from different walks of life, and opposite sides of the law, they hold in common the deep desire to protect their homes, their families, and their way of life on the remote, wild, and alluring Texas High Plains.

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Taylor Moore gives his readers an insiders glimpse into a world of covert operations that few novelists can match. Ricochethas it all: great writing, perfect plotting, quick pacing, and a cast of high-octane characters that brings it all together. An extraordinary accomplishment from a relatively new author with a fresh voice and a new way of looking at the age-old struggle between good and evil. Nelson Demille,#1 New York Times Bestselling author of The Maze and The Cuban Affair Mix Craig JohnsonsLongmireand Lee ChildsReacherwith a humongous dollop of pure, high-powered originality and youget Taylor Moores Garrett Kohl. Ricochetrocks and rolls from its surprising opening action to its final paragraphs, taking readers on a breathless, careening ride. Its the mark of a great thriller when you cant put it down until the end.Ricochetnot only takes care of that, but leaves you breathlessly hanging on for Kohls next adventure. Jerome Priesler, New York Times bestselling author of Tom Clancys Power Plays Series "Wild and gritty as a West Texas road, Ricochet snaps with action and unbridled authenticity. Taylor Moore is the real deal. Ill read anything he writes." Marc Cameron,New York Timesbestselling author of Breakneck "A thrilling tale of family and global brinkmanship set on the high plains of West Texas, Taylor Moore's Ricochet starts like wildfire and picks up speed with every page you turn." Nick Petrie, author of The Runaway Muscular but heartfelt, Ricochet is an adrenaline-fueled nail biter. Set in Texas but spanning the globe, Taylor Moore's latest neo-Western classic finds DEA agent Garrett Kohl trapped between duty and family, loyalty and country. As foreign operatives infiltrate American soil, Garrett and his rogues gallery of friends and associates race to save innocent lives caught in the crossfire. Riveting, propulsive, and timely, Ricochet is the rare thriller that fires fast on all cylinders. J. Todd Scott, author of The Far Empty "Set amid a vividly written backdrop of the Texas High Plains, Ricochet is a frightening portrayal of cat and mouse maneuvers that could unfortunately happen in todays world. This high stakes thriller filled with well-drawn characters satisfies on all levels. A fine read thats true to the Lone Star State and all Texans. Reavis Z Wortham, award-winning author of the Texas Red River series "Diverse characterization, exciting scenes, and great world-building...this was an intense novel with suspense and action. If you enjoy crime thrillers, then I recommend that you check out this one." Mystery and Suspense Magazine on Firestorm A series worth watching. Booklist Having lived it, Taylor Moore hits every bit of the cost of counterterrorism inDown Range, but this story is much more. Its a riveting thriller with a family in crisis at the core. It's my kind of book. Brad Taylor,New York Timesbestselling author ofAmerican Traitor on Down Range "Taylor Moore'sDown Rangeis an intense, authentic,and spellbinding powerhouse that pulls no punches. With high-octane action as well as genuine Texas lore and bravado, readers will be wanting more from hero Garrett Kohl and author Taylor Moore, and soon!" Mark Greaney,New York Timesbestselling author ofRelentless on Down Range Delivers both a compelling story and a vivid portrait of the landscape of the High Plains of Texas Moore has written a tense and irresistible thriller that fans of C. J. Box and the military action novels of Brad Taylor will savor. The chaos mixes well with a stellar panorama. Library Journal(starred review) onDown Range [A] strong debut Things culminate in an exciting, Texas-style showdown between Kohls family, cartel sicarios, and a host of other bad actors. Fans of J. Todd Scott and C. J. Box will want to check out this propulsive, character-driven thriller. Publishers WeeklyonDown Range A stunning debut, as wild and beautiful as the Texas High Plains in which its set,Down Rangeturns the thriller genre on its head. Stretching from Kabul to Amarillo, Moores yarn is chock-full of gripping action, white-knuckled suspense, and, most important, heart. Don Bentley, author ofTarget Acquired on Down Range "Combining the suspense and intrigue of a Tom Clancy thriller with the action and grit of a hard-hitting western, Taylor Moore'sDown Rangeis sure to entice fans of both genres, as he weaves a wild tale of betrayal, vengeance, and death on the Texas High Plains." Philipp Meyer,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Son on Down Range [A] masterwork of classic storytelling:a man defending his own in the best tradition of a John Wayne or Clint Eastwood film. ThinkNo Country for Old Menwith Boxs Joe Pickett taking over for Ed Tom Bell.Down Rangeis downright awesome. Providence Journal on Down Range Debut author Moore's hold-your-breath thriller introduces DEA agent Garrett Kohl Though our hero's outnumbered, he's able to lead the brutal criminals into the Texas high plains for a wild Western showdown. Moore's previous experience as a CIA intelligence officer and deep Texas roots bring authenticity to this action-packed tale. AARP Magazine on Down Range Down Rangefuses the classic Western with the modern thriller. DEA operator Garrett Kohl has big skills and an even bigger heart that drives him to a pulse-pounding showdown as good as anything youll read this yearand maybe ever. Mike Maden, author ofTom Clancys Firing Point on Down Range [A] powerful debut Moore melds the thriller and western genres inDown Range, punctuating frequent action scenes against vivid scenery that adds to the suspense. But he also concentrates on his believable characters.[Garrett] makes for a forceful hero in Down Range, the beginning of what should be a long-running series. South Florida Sun Sentinel on Down Range It took me about 25 pages before I got sucked into this exciting thriller featuring Garrett Kohl, a DEA agent who has been working undercover. This book offers lots of excitement, but also has its funny moments as well. The Pilot(Southern Pines, NC) on Down Range A rough neo-Western about family lost and found A propulsive story of survival... [Kohls] slice of Texas is sparse and beautiful, but its also deadly A powerful entry in the reluctant warrior subgenre, in which a dangerous but decent man is pushed past his limits. Texas Monthly on Down Range

Author Bio

TAYLOR MOORE is the author of Down Range, which was nominated for the Barry Award for Best First Novel, named a Strand Magazine best mystery of the year, and selected for the Texas Library Association's Lariat Reading List. Taylor is a sixth-generation Texan who grew up on a farm and ranch northwest of Houston and is a former CIA intelligence officer who worked in both analysis and operations and later consulted for the Department of Defense in Theater Security Cooperation, Force Protection, and Counternarcotics. He now lives with his wife and two children in the Texas Panhandle, where he is a full-time author, screenwriter, and speaker. This is Taylor's second novel featuring Garrett Kohl.