Matthew Betley

This was a free VIP download. Some have been a waste of time, but this one is a good read and has good narration. Thoroughly enjoyed and recommended. Look forward to more from this author and narrator.

FROM AMAZON: What happens when your neighborhood harbors a secret so destructive that dangerous men are willing to kill for it?

Welcome to Hidden Refuge, a normal American subdivision full of normal American suburbanites. At least that’s what the citizens thought before men impersonating police officers show up on their doorsteps in the middle of the night. Once the entire community is under siege, so begins a long, dark night that will prove to be anything but ordinary.

But Zack Chambers, suburban family man and programmer by trade, has his own secret. One he had dearly hoped that he’d never need to use again. The deadly ex-CIA agent and trained operative plots to take back the night, doing whatever it takes to protect his neighborhood.

In the face of a small army of trained killers, he’s got his wits, his babysitter, his equally lethal brother, and a ragtag group of neighbors willing to help.

Action-packed and relentless with twists and turns and old scores to be settled, this propulsive and brilliantly plotted can’t-miss thriller brings a shocking end you won’t see coming.… (más)

Matthew Betley's Logan West thrillers contain globe-trotting, high-octane action from start to finish. In his new standalone thriller, The Neighborhood, the action is all contained in one spot, save for some flashback sequences.
Hidden Refuge is a little secluded subdivision in Virginia. The neighborhood happens to harbor a piece of stolen equipment that some very important people would like returned and they've hired some very bad men to make that happen. What they didn't know was that Hidden Refuge is also the home of former CIA agent Zach Chambers. Zach left the CIA behind, but what he didn't leave behind were the deadly skills he learned in their employ. Skills that are quickly coming back to him once he sees a group of mercenaries threatening his neighbors.

It's not going to be a beautiful day in the neighborhood.

One of Betley's greatest skills is quickly sketching solid characters that are easy to either fear or empathize with. Zach Chambers is a great character as is his babysitter/neighbor, Samantha Hawkins. Griffin Huntsmen as the leader of the group tasked with retrieving the equipment is a great foil for Chambers and is both feared and respected for his prowess.

It doesn't take long for the action to start hopping, and once it does, you are in for a roller coaster ride all the way to the finish. The plot is aided by a number of coincidences, but the action keeps coming fast and furious. Flashbacks fill in Chambers and Griffin's shared history which lends impact to the showdown that you know is coming between these two. While I missed some of the globe-spanning scope of the Logan West thrillers, you can always count me in for intense battles and a plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Thriller fans will find a lot to like here!

I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher.… (más)

Can I start by saying that I hate it when an author decides it's a good idea to kill off one of the good guys??!! It's just not right and it breaks my heart. However, "Oath of Honor "was another exciting, action-packed read by Matthew Betley and I actually thought it was better than the first novel in the series, "Overwatch". I hadn't realised that Betley was a former marine officer when I read the first book, but it makes sense. His writing in authentic.

Logan West and John Quick (brothers-in-arms) are fabulous characters and I love the humour they share. I was also impressed with a new female protagonist who appeared on the scene, Amira. Not only is she lethal and intelligent, she is a deadly assassin and I would love for her to have her own novel. I think her back story would be fascinating.

With evil and danger all around, globe hopping, likeable characters and a rapid-paced plot, "Oath of Honor" was a fun, entertaining read.… (más)