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The Journalist: A Gripping, Addictive Thriller! (Book 1 in the Jamie Ryder thriller series) Kindle Edition
“An intelligent, enjoyable thriller tracking one man’s road to redemption.” – Thomas Waugh
Everyone makes mistakes. Not everyone does their duty.
Jamie Ryder is a highly-trained officer in the British army with a beautiful girlfriend and a bright future. But within a few days he has quit his regiment, and his girlfriend has left him.
Lost and alone, Jamie considers opportunities offered by security contacts in London. But a chance meeting sees him heading impulsively to the Scilly Isles to try and rebuild his life.
While there he meets Brendan, a personable Irishman who’s desperate for help to deliver a yacht to a port in northern Spain. Yet this isn’t any normal cruise, but a gun-running operation between the IRA and Basque Separatists.
Jamie finds himself at the centre of a deadly game of cat and mouse, and a terrifying plot only he can foil. It would be easy to look the other way, but he’s not running any more. With lives on the line Jamie knows he must do his duty…
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateAugust 23, 2021
- Reading age16 - 18 years
- File size551 KB
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- ASIN : B09DGH4XJF
- Publisher : Reidten Publishing (August 23, 2021)
- Publication date : August 23, 2021
- Language : English
- File size : 551 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 258 pages
- Page numbers source ISBN : B09DMQZMQV
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,729,760 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,968 in Sea Adventures Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #2,532 in Kidnapping Crime Fiction
- #2,835 in Vigilante Justice
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About the author
John Reid Young was born in London’s Welbeck Street in 1957. Although he has spent most of his life in the Canary Islands, home to his paternal ancestors since the middle of the 19th century, he was educated at private schools in England and Scotland. At university he read Law and Politics and completed his studies with a Master’s degree in Diplomatic Studies. After spending time in the UK and elsewhere he returned to the Canary Islands. A family man with a Spanish wife and two sons, he enjoys nothing more than swimming in the Atlantic Ocean, hiking in the mountains and gardening. He owns Tenerife Private Tours with which he finds great pleasure meeting people from all over the world. He has provided his voice to numerous recordings. He has translated numerous documents and publications. He has published several articles and keeps an historical blog, Travel Stories in Tenerife and the Canary Islands. His collections of short stories, and his first novel, a thriller, confirm his passion fo telling a goog story.
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Customers find the book an enjoyable and well-written read with a suspenseful plot. They describe it as a great first installment to the Jamie Ryder thriller series with an epic twist. The characters are likable and the story is action-packed with romance.
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Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it well-written and interesting, with a fun mix of romance, history, and suspense. The epic twist makes it a great first installment to the Jamie Ryder thriller series, and the payoff is worth it.
"A winding start to an epic twist makes this a great first installment to the Jamie Ryder thriller series...." Read more
"...A truly fun read for a person that likes some romance, history, and suspense." Read more
"Wonderful book to read. Once you start, you can’t put it down. Can’t wait for the sequel!" Read more
"Excellent read that is well-written and interesting." Read more
Customers enjoy the suspenseful thriller with an epic twist. They find the characters likable and the story engaging, with action-packed scenes and an interesting take on the genre.
"...be a hilarious set of events, if they weren’t so gruesome, into an action packed, romance skimming, sea faring read!..." Read more
"...Spy thrillers aren’t usually my thing, but this one was a really interesting take. It definitely fits the category, but in a quirky new kind of way...." Read more
"The story kept me guessing about what would happen next, in this suspenseful thriller...." Read more
"This is a cracking good read with likeable characters and a great story. However, I'd place it more in the 'cozy' genre than call it a real thriller...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2023“The Journalist” opens with heartbreak. Lost love and a beloved career in the British Army gone, Jamie Ryder is in a state of free fall, unsure what to do next. Travelling to London in search of a future outside of the military he stumbles upon a new and intriguing woman. Setting off to find this woman again, Jamie travels solo under the guise of being a journalist to avoid the judgement and questions, eventually getting talked into a sailing adventure to Spain on a yellow yacht.
Beginning with heartbreak and espionage, this story turns what would be a hilarious set of events, if they weren’t so gruesome, into an action packed, romance skimming, sea faring read! Author John Reid Young takes his obvious skill with ships and sea to bring a wholly entertaining story to the page. Spanning beautiful scenery, Young transports readers to the Canary Islands, Ireland, Spain, and all across Europe.
This story has a lot of intermingling parts leaving readers on the edges of their seats for the entirety of the ride. From land to sea, romance to organized crime, “The Journalist” had it all. “The Journalist” appears to just the beginning of Jamie Ryder’s adventures, as this hero and accidental journalist leaves the door open for more.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2024A winding start to an epic twist makes this a great first installment to the Jamie Ryder thriller series.
This book had a bit of a slow start. It’s the first in a series, so you’re just getting introduced to the character. At first, I wasn’t a huge fan of Jamie Ryder. Also, I was a little hesitant and confused about the storyline. Why were we following these random people – none of whom appeared to be a journalist?
And bam! When you get the payoff, it is totally worth it! It’s definitely one of THOSE stories! Where, yeah, you have to wait for it, but it’s like a choo-choo train. You start slow and build up to it, and then you’re barreling along at breakneck speeds and can’t physically read fast enough to keep up with the pace of how fast you want to consume what is happening! And I love it! Sometimes it’s exactly perfect for how you’re feeling, and for the exact story.
And every little random encounter ends up making perfect sense and making the story tie up into a perfect little package at the end. That is always chefs kiss Love it!!
And our main character Jamie, definitely grows on me throughout this book! I’m not sure he’s my favorite character ever, but he’s going through some things in the beginning and we get to see him grow and change throughout the story. And I love Ruth so much!! She’s a firecracker who knows what she wants and gets it! My grandma was named Ruth, and she reminds me a lot of her. It’s a good representation of the name, I think.
Spy thrillers aren’t usually my thing, but this one was a really interesting take. It definitely fits the category, but in a quirky new kind of way. So, I’d definitely give it a try, if you’re on the fence about the genre!
Who’s It For?
If you love a good spy novel, but with twists and turns you’d never see coming this book is for you. Also, if you enjoy some sweet romance thrown in, there’s some of that as well.
Content Warnings: Murder, Violence, Death, Adult Situations, Adult Language, Crime, Alcohol Abuse
- Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2022The story kept me guessing about what would happen next, in this suspenseful thriller. The mix of historical references and Jamie Ryder's adventures were enjoyable. I look forward to the next exciting chapter in Jamie's life, in another book by John Reid Young. A truly fun read for a person that likes some romance, history, and suspense.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2022Wonderful book to read. Once you start, you can’t put it down. Can’t wait for the sequel!
- Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2022Excellent read that is well-written and interesting.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2023This is a cracking good read with likeable characters and a great story. However, I'd place it more in the 'cozy' genre than call it a real thriller. The villains are typical baddies and the hero is a thoroughly good type: honourable, gentlemanly and endearing. Nevertheless, I romped through it, appreciating the author's background knowledge of the Canary Islands, Spanish, the army and boats. My only issue was the political framing of the villains. I found it a bit stereotyped, but otherwise, this was a very enjoyable novel with potential for a sequel given the loose ends left dangling.
Top reviews from other countries
- weaselhipsReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 17, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping page turner!
The first in a new series of thrillers that offers an intelligent, gripping story with compelling characters. The premise is original and Jamie Ryder is an appealing protagonist - think an Andy McNab hero crossed with a thoughtful spy from a Gerald Seymour novel. Great research drives the storyline along, as well as perfectly realised locations from the UK to Spain. Highly recommended!
- NivarReviewed in Spain on October 7, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars What's a human being without a sense of duty?
"Te digna sequere" is the motto that lingers in all of Mr. Ryder's actions. A sense of dignity presides all his acts. Tension, emotion and romance are present in this exciting and enjoyable book written in a beautiful English.
- Cliente AmazonReviewed in Spain on September 26, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant storytelling!
Captivating characters, ruthless crime and the gentle touch of a love affair kept me turning the pages. Absolutely intriguing. Definitely material for a movie. I can't wait for the next story from this author!
- Cliente de AmazonReviewed in Spain on January 20, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping "Reid" !!
Living in Tenerife, I love knowing some of the places were the action takes place...and some of the people!
Great read !!
- Nick FelsingReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 19, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping! A real page turner - the mark of an exciting author!
The plot carries you along on countless waves of adventure, intrigue, and romance all within the ambience of the fabulous settings accompanied by a deliciously fluid narrative that makes you feel present with each character as they develop their particular involvement within the twists and turns as the plots reach their stunning conclusions.
Loved every moment of my read.
John Reid Young has a real talent for storytelling - cannot wait for the next installment.