This was an enjoyable action thriller which I finished in less than two days. A straightforward (and well-used) plot has a retired soldier of fortune get back into action for humanitarian reasons. Of course, his superior experience and skills allow him to wipe out all his foes, while most of his allies are killed or injured in his war against evil. The author has the skill of moving the story right along, and making us sympathize with the protagonist. I will read more by Marten-Zerf.

In desperate need of a good proofreading!

I am not finished with Chapter One yet and I already count over 10 grammatical mistakes that could easily be fixed by a good proofreader (which I unashamedly admit that I am). I will review the book again when I’m finished and see if the book is good enough to excuse the glaring mistakes. Sometimes I can’t even finish a book if the mistakes are so bad. Makes me want to contact the writer and beg him to let me fix his book.

Enjoyable Book

I thought this was a fairly good adventure. Some of the subject matter was provocative, but the elements of the story, gun battle, close quarter violence, child exploitation were not excessive but were depicted with truthfulness and accuracy. There are parts of the world where tragic behavior occurs daily and many elsewhere stay unaware of the inhumanity. A book like this introduces this reality to anyone who takes time to read.

Great action A former soldier with a a dark past; a Zulu warrior, also with a dark past; a nun; and missing African orphans. These are the main elements to this story, the first in a series featuring Garrett Storm, the former soldier, who is enlisted by a local mission nun when a number of orphans go missing. Garrett Storm has witnessed some real atrocities in the local civil wars in Sierra Leone. As a result, a side of him, which he calls the Beast, has developed. When "the Beast" is released, ...

This is about a deadly mercenary who returns to South Africa when a friend calls for help! Orphans are disappearing from orphanages and no one cares, except sister Manon! He discovers his friend from the war is now a wealthy security consultant who also doesn’t care about the orphans! So he begins his search for them, shocked at how no one cares about the orphans. This book had a lot of action/violence! Especially when his mind takes him back to the previous war he fought in Africa! The plot was...

Redemption

The story revolves around Garrett, a modern mercenary who had enough killing and retired to Scotland. He receives a call from a Nun, an old friend of his who runs an orphanage in South Africa telling him children are missing from various orphanages and she needs his help. He reluctantly agrees and once there discovers a group that kidnaps, rapes and kills orphans. The authorities don't believe the Nun or him as Orphans run away all of the time and who cares about them. Garrett does.

One of the most violent but most beautifully written books I've ever read If you don't enjoy violence or bad language, you may be tempted to skip this book. I usually limit my intake of both, but I'm so glad I didn't miss this one!As a proud South African, my heart filled with joy as the author's love for my homeland shone through in vivid descriptions that accurately captured the essence of this amazing land.The characters were authentic and believable, and their personal beliefs, conflicts and...

Heart-Breaking Reality Adventure!

Readers prepare yourself for one of the most exciting, action-packed horrors you'll ever read, based on a mix of the author's firsthand knowledge, experience and imagination! Heart-breaking scenes, blended with heart-warning actions and an almost touch of romance might make you late for work like this reader was after not wanting to stop reading one morning! No lull in the action from beginning to end.

A Small Read...in the same sense that in August we might experience 'a slight breeze.' Billing as Action/Adventure/Thriller, understates this book. An allegory waiting to escape? A commentary on the last expression of Patriarchy? A "Shane" for adults?Marten-Zerf's writing is simple and clean, but with astute observation. Cameos of aspects of the human condition. The causal element of the story is abduction of orphan children to be sold to pedophiles in S.A.In the U.S., the dereliction of respons...

This was a pretty intense Story. Game Keeper Garret is a quiet tough protector of the game on the preserve. But then, a name from the past Sister Mannon calls for Help, some one is kidnapping her orphans, and the cops don't care!! When Garrett answers her plea, we discover his past!! His mission moves along at a feverous pace. He picks up help along the way, that makes this book blossom and flame. If you like adventure and intrigue you will like " Choice of weapon" by Craig Martin-Zerf. A good R...