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Corin Hayes: Omnibus Books 1 to 3 Kindle Edition

by G R Matthews (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 out of 5 stars 8 ratings

At the bottom of the ocean, the last of humanity scratches out a living in the corporation owned cities where everything has a price. Those who can't pay die.

Corin Hayes, a former Special Forces soldier, has nothing to live for. Everyone he loves is dead and the only solace is to be found at the bottom of a beer glass.

Offered a job only a fool would turn down, perhaps he might be able to redeem something from his life and salvage his self-respect.

However, in the world beneath the waves there is no such thing as an easy life and Hayes is about to discover that some jobs can be real killers.

This omnibus edition collects books 1 to 3 of the Corin Hayes series in one volume. Now with the first ever Corin Hayes Short Story 'The Passenger' included.

Silent City, Book 1
With a new job, new responsibility, and some self-respect at last, Corin can do nothing but watch as his friends are killed. Revenge may not be enough.

Nothing Is Ever Simple, Book 2
An easy job, paying good money, is something new for Corin but nothing is ever that simple. Framed for a crime, can Hayes clear his name and bring down those who want him dead?

Three Times the Trouble, Book 3
With danger coming from every direction, can Corin Hayes save the lives of two children who have fallen into his as well as his own?

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(A) book that isn't short on action or imagination and the setting is an interesting change of pace, so check it out!" - Mark Lawrence (Author of Prince of Thorns, Prince of Fools, Red Sister)

"Truly stellar world-building, which combines all the griminess of cyberpunk with the majesty and terror of the sea." paperplanereviews.blogspot.com "Entertaining and exciting: Silent City is the start of a series I'll certainly be following with interest." - Laura M Hughes (Author of Danse Macabre, Founder of Fantasy-Hive.co.uk)

"Damn good fun, intriguing as hell, different and exciting, I devoured this book." - Dyrk Ashton (Author of Paternus)

"It had plenty of twists and turns, and I was on the edge of my submarine pilot seat once or twice. The ending left lots of room for more adventure but wrapped up this particular part of the tale. It was very well done. I like Corin’s sense of humour too, so that was a plus." - SuperStarDrifter.com (Top Amazon Contributor)

“Corin Hayes' adventure in Silent City is an altogether more visceral first-person adventure set in a far future where humanity has fled beneath the waves to live in undersea cities. The story is packed with action from the first page which has our hero preparing for a beating to the last where our hero is... (spoilers as Riversong would say).” - (T O Munro, Lady of The Helm, Contributor on Fantasy-Hive.co.uk)

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Corin Hayes Series

When war broke out, it didn't last long. A few threats, a rattling of sabers, a promise of retaliation, and they unleashed their biological weapons on the world.

Populations crashed overnight. Cities emptied. Factories were abandoned. Roads stilled. Governments crumbled.

The corporations were ready, suspiciously so, some said. They had been exploiting the sea for years. Mines, factories, and outposts in the depths. Here was sanctuary they said. Here you could be safe. Here you can live and thrive.

And, by the way, you work for us, you fight for us, and we might give you just enough to live, but we'll claw it all back in rent, water rates, air rates and a thousand other ways.

Welcome to the brand-new world.

What a mess.

- Corin Hayes

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07NWKR4YL
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (March 26, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 26, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.2 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 764 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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After studying for a Diploma in Creative Writing, G R Matthews taught the subject at A Level and holds a BSc (Hons) in Geography. Currently working in education with a focus on Child Protection and Safeguarding, he finds time to write in the evenings between battles to get his children to go to bed and the desire to binge watch Eureka on Netflix. He has also studied (been hit a lot) Judo, Kung fu, Wing Chun and Kickboxing - and is not particularly skilled in any of them (hence the being hit a lot).

A D&D enthusiast, G R Matthews prefers the rogue (stabby stabby… who me?) as it suits his imagination and allows him to hide from all the things that go (accidentally) wrong during a dungeon crawl… (and no one can prove I set fire to that town… it was only a little fire, honest!). As a self-taught guitarist the best that can be said is that at least he doesn’t sing along to the songs (all the time) and the few thousand, over the years, who’ve heard him play (and sing) are mostly fine (some, to be fair, are still in recovery, but we wish them well).

At night, he sits and dreams that Spielberg, Lucas, Keanu Reeves, someone, anyone, reads his books thinks they’d make a great movie series (they would, that much is definitely true). With two children (where did they come from?), a wife (long suffering, caring, strong) and two hamsters (who actually show him the respect he deserves), G R Matthews is known for his self-deprecating sense of humour (true), his chiselled jawline (false), and his long career as a heart-throb film star (utterly false).

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  • Anders Haywood
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of my all time favorite series!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2019
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    These Corin Hayes books are easily some of my all time favorites!
    Set in a dystopian future where the world is flooded and everyone lives in massive underwater cities (think Bioshock without the magic powers).
    The main character Corin Hayes, is a broken alcoholic with a... history (no spoilers).
    He isn't particularly intelligent, brave or a martial arts badass. Although he can hold his own in a fight, he freely admits that he's been beaten up more than a few times.
    His only two real skills are his bloody minded determination, not only to keep on going, but to do the right thing and his skill with, (and ownership of) a military Fish Suit (basically a deep sea diver's rig with some fairly advanced computers inside).
    Obviously something useful in an underwater city.
    Corin himself is surprisingly charismatic, despite the rampant alcoholism and self loathing. He is someone you really find yourself pulling for.
    The three stories (and one all new short!) were full of intrigue, action and were very tense.
    I would rate them in order of age as to my favorites (3,2,1). As the books go on, you gain a deeper understanding of this vast, aquatic world.
    The short story at the very end was my particular favorite. It's just a typical Corin misadventure, with some very amusing dry humour mixed in and it was a fantastic way to end the omnibus.
    Ireally can't recommend this one enough, it really was great!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Under the sea
    Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2020
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    A series of fast paced action under water. A great read an thoroughly enjoyed the books. Looking forward to more! Mr Mathews is a master at his craft.
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  • Lynn - Grimmedian
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliantly imagined SciFi. A must read.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2019
    A terrific mash up of SciFi and Techno-thriller, Corin Hayes’ adventures are sharp witted, exciting, and delightfully different. Set under the sea, where mankind has fled the surface of earth and exists in underwater cities, the setting is highly imagined and falls neatly into my fun and relaxing shelf. One could almost forget that the cities are fragile and vulnerable habitats where one failure or mishap can kill thousands. Where air, clean water and food are the highest of commodities.

    You can depend on Corin Hayes to be a character who we love despite his numerous flaws. His battles with the past, he drowns with booze whenever possible. Readers can’t help but sympathize with his feelings. He has lost his family and his sub crew. He is always haunted by memory and survivor’s guilt. He has a knack for being in the wrong place at the wrong time and the stories of his narrow escapes with violence and death in this strange dystopian world are addicting. His first person narrative gives one a sense of everything happening in a way that is quite unnerving, from breathing Oxyquid instead of air, to the stink of a garbage barge and the claustrophobic mazes of the Boxes.

    Although SciFi to the bone, Corin Hayes has the same irresistible character appeal of many urban fantasies like the Daniel Faust series by Craig Schaefer and The Iron Druid by Kevin Hearne without the paranormal aspects. Highly recommended reading.
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  • Sarainy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Corin Hayes got me back into reading for pleasure
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2024
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    Corin Hayes is the series that got me back into reading again after a decade. It rekindled my love of a great novel and a story that deserves to be read and finished.

    I used to read avidly as a child, any book I could find in the fantasy or sci-fi section of the local library. Then adulthood came along and my reading for pleasure stopped entirely. I read for work or study purposes. The few attempts to read novels I made simply didn’t go anywhere, I’d stop half way through everything!

    Then I got recommended Corin Hayes by a friend, and I just couldn’t stop reading it! One chapter after another it pulled me in, made me want to find time to read it, make time to give it ‘just one more chapter’. Before I knew it I’d finished Book 1.

    I don’t know whether it was the sarcastically reluctant hero main character (who reminded me fondly of Harry Dresden), the captivating gritty world that the author had created, or the gripping noir story that begged me to read book 2 immediately… but since I finished this novel I started enjoying reading again.

    You owe it to yourself to read this book. Whether you haven’t read for a while like me, or you’re an avid reader already, this series is a must read.
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  • Mr Mark S Higginson
    5.0 out of 5 stars If Bond and Reacher had a love child…
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2024
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    G.R. Matthews delivers a thrilling blend of espionage and action reminiscent of both James Bond and Jack Reacher. Hayes, a resourceful protagonist, navigates a world of intrigue with the suave sophistication of Bond, while embodying Reacher's gritty determination and tactical prowess. Matthews crafts a fast-paced narrative filled with clever twists, high-stakes missions, and a strong moral compass, making it a must-read for fans of both iconic characters. The writing is engaging, ensuring that readers are hooked from the first page to the last. Overall, it's a compelling addition to the action-thriller genre.
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