Greatest Enemy (American Mercenary)

Awful book. I just finished the sixth chapter and I’m not gonna go any further. I don’t mind the foul language that other’s are complaining about, it’s just not a good book. So far, nothing has happened exept a relationship break up due to a suicide issue, which we had to read two and a half pages about. Very depressing. Also , the author over-describes everything! It took a half of a page to describe him walking down a hallway. Just one example out of a million. Just awful.

Wow! I just finished reading this book, and it had me at the edge of seat the entire time.

I was looking for a new action-packed book series to start reading, and “The David Rivers Series” fits the bill. I will definitely will be buying part 2 very soon.

As a former Ranger, I could definitely relate to some of the experiences described in the story. However the way the book is written, it doesn’t alienate a person with no military experience. My wife enjoyed this book as well.

Keep ‘em coming Sir!
RLTW

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(Note: the author was kind enough to provide me with a copy of his book, which is why my ‘Verified Purchaser’ bona fides don’t show up for this review. Rest assured, I’ve read it...)

This first installment of the David Rivers novels caught me off guard for several reasons. First, the hero is a mess. He’s a brilliant and capable man, a battle tested warrior, a committed alcoholic, and a profoundly damaged human being with a monumental death wish. Second, the story is well structured and immediately gripping; the first scene presents SO many questions that one simply must keep reading to shed light into how he got there. And third, I was NEVER taken out of the story by technical problems. Nothing ruins a good story for me as much as inaccurate descriptions of things I happen to know about. In everything from gun handling to BASE jumping, firing mortars to close quarters combat, Jason Kasper writes like he’s been there.

The thing that distinguishes this book from so many others of the genre, however, is the deep exploration of the protagonist’s deep depression, suicidal ideation, and the descriptions and analogies through which his suffering is communicated to the reader. It can be rough, as other reviewers have intoned, but it provides an insight into Daniel Rivers that is often missing with the lead characters of otherwise good novels.

I highly recommend this for folks who are fans of mystery/thriller novels and military adventure as well. It’s well worth the investment of a few bucks and a few hours. Oh, and bonus: if you like it, there’s a sequel available, and the third installment is due out in April!

Each of these books are very well written and intense. You'll be hooked guaranteed. Highly recommend for veterans.

If you're looking for an author similar to Brad Thor or Vince Flynn this isnt your guy. I honestly had trouble getting through it and have not/will not be ordering the next book. I'm not saying it's bad, it's just not what I consider "a political thriller".

I am in the middle of re-reading the first two books in anticipation of the third installment. I have enjoyed them even more this time around. Jason has done an amazing job capturing the dark humor and complicated motivations of his characters. As cliche as it may sound, I could not put the book down and have finished it just as quickly the second time around. The story and characters had me hooked from the beginning and I look forward to the next part of the story.

Disappointing. The writing is good, but the main character (Rivers ) is unlikeable. He's depressed, suicidal and works for criminals which results in his killing innocent bystanders, making him a criminal , too. I have no sympathy for him. As I neared the end of the book, I kept hoping that the author would create a "come to Jesus moment" for Rivers, thereby transforming & redeeming the character. Didn't happen. What a waste.

First book I read from this author - not intrigued enough to buy another.