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Drift: A Mystery Thriller (A Rachel Hatch Mystery Thriller Book 1) Kindle Edition

by L.T. Ryan (Author), Brian Shea (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 34,462 ratings

THEY KILLED THE WRONG GIRL. RACHEL HATCH WILL MAKE THEM PAY.


WALL STREET JOURNAL bestselling author L.T. RYAN has teamed up with police detective Brian Shea for this debut novel in the gripping Rachel Hatch mystery thriller series.

Ex-Army criminal investigator Rachel Hatch is a drifter. No home. No commitments. Until her sister's drowning forces her back to the town she left fifteen years ago.

Convinced her sister's death was no accident, Hatch partners with the local sheriff, Dalton Savage to uncover the truth. Every answer unlocks another question, and as the investigation begins to unravel, Hatch and Savage find their lives on the line.

Hatch is forced to use her special set of skills - forged on the field of combat - to learn the truth about her sister and bring those responsible to justice.

The first novel in one of the most highly-anticipated collaborative series this decade, DRIFT is a tightly woven story, with deeply-developed and endearing characters that will have you rooting for them at every turn, set at an exhilarating pace that will keep you turning pages late into the night.

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Two accomplished crime novel authors and one talented narrator collaborate to produce an arresting listening experience introducing ex-Army criminal investigator Rachel Hatch. Rachel returns to her Colorado hometown to look into the bizarre circumstances of her sister's death. Rachel is one tough heroine, and narrator Marnye Young gives her a resolute voice that is, at the same time, undeniably feminine. The voices of the other female characters are also well executed, especially the gentle tones of Rachel's mother and the plucky voice of the sheriff's office manager. Male characters are clearly differentiated and capably portrayed. This mystery moves quickly and leaves listeners eager to hear Rachel's next adventure. D.L.G. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2021]

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L.T. RYAN is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author. The new age of publishing offered L.T. the opportunity to blend his passions for creating, marketing, and technology to reach audiences with his popular Jack Noble series.

Living in central Virginia with his wife, the youngest of his three daughters, and their three dogs, L.T. enjoys staring out his window at the trees and mountains while he should be writing, as well as reading, hiking, running, and playing with gadgets. See what he's up to at ltryan.com.

BOOKS IN THE JACK NOBLE SERIES
The Recruit (prequel short story)
The First Deception (prequel)
Noble Beginnings
A Deadly Distance
Thin Line
Noble Intentions
When Dead in Greece
Noble Retribution
Noble Betrayal
Never Go Home
Noble Judgment
Never Cry Mercy
Deadline
End Game

BOOKS IN THE BEAR LOGAN SERIES
Ripple Effect
Blowback
Takedown
Deep State (coming January, 2020)

BOOKS IN THE CLARISSA ABBOT SERIES
Beyond Betrayal

BOOKS IN THE MITCH TANNER SERIES
The Depths of Darkness
Into the Darkness
Deliver Us From Darkness (coming soon)

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BRIAN SHEA has spent most of his adult life in service to his country and local community. He honorably served as an officer in the U.S. Navy. In his civilian life, he reached the rank of Detective and accrued eleven years of law enforcement experience between Texas and Connecticut. Somewhere in the mix he spent five years as a fifth-grade school teacher. Brian's myriad of life experience is woven into the tapestry of each character's design. He resides in New England and is blessed with an amazing wife and three beautiful daughters.

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Kill List - Book 1
Pursuit of Justice - Book 2
Burning Truth - Book 3
Targeted Violence - Book 4
Murder 8 - Book5
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0813MC131
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Liquid Mind Media
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 3, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.7 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 298 pages
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  • Book 1 of 14 ‏ : ‎ Rachel Hatch
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    L.T. Ryan is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author, renowned for crafting pulse-pounding thrillers that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Known for creating gripping, character-driven stories, L.T. Ryan is the author of the Jack Noble series, the Rachel Hatch series, and more. With a knack for blending action, intrigue, and emotional depth, L.T.'s books have captivated millions of fans worldwide.

    Whether it's the shadowy world of covert operatives or the relentless pursuit of justice, L.T.'s stories feature unforgettable characters and high-stakes plots that resonate with fans of Lee Child, Robert Ludlum, and Michael Connelly.

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Customers find the book's storyline engaging with amazing twists and turns, and appreciate its readability as a great first book in the series. The writing is well-executed with no bad language, and the pacing is fast. Customers praise the character development, particularly the strong female protagonist, and the book's strength, describing it as a super tough bad ass.

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350 customers mention "Storyline"302 positive48 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, praising its twists and turns, suspense, and mystery elements, as well as its outstanding action-adventure elements.

"...Well composed, great characters, and good story line." Read more

"...Would recommend these books to anyone who enjoys excellent story telling by writers who check facts as opposed to those who just make them up as..." Read more

"This is a good start for this series of books. It has a lot of great action and introduces the main character very well...." Read more

"...It's classed as a mystery but I see it as more of an action novel with a few procedural elements thrown in...." Read more

247 customers mention "Readability"232 positive15 negative

Customers find the book engaging and easy to read, with one customer specifically appreciating its large print format.

"Worth the read! The first - in what I hope is a continuing series- is really worth the read. Well composed, great characters, and good story line." Read more

"Very good. Holds your interest throughout. I am looking forward to book 2" Read more

"Great book. Paced appropriate to keep you turning pages." Read more

"The main character is the female version of "Reacher". Excellent, fast paced read. Only put it down when I had to!..." Read more

217 customers mention "Character development"195 positive22 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly praising the kick-ass female protagonist and Rachel Hatch's independent nature. One customer notes that the main characters have military backgrounds, while another mentions the detailed descriptions of places and characters.

"...Well composed, great characters, and good story line." Read more

"...It has a lot of great action and introduces the main character very well...." Read more

"Well written characters with some unpredictable character arcs. Great to read a strong, female protagonist who is smart and capable." Read more

"Is a good title for the book, since the main character is restless and can't stay in one place too long...." Read more

123 customers mention "Writing quality"103 positive20 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting it is tightly written with no distractions and well-edited.

"Like the writing style and professional skills of these two writers. Too many just blather on without knowing or caring what they are saying...." Read more

"Well written characters with some unpredictable character arcs. Great to read a strong, female protagonist who is smart and capable." Read more

"...Overall it's a well written story with former army protagonist Rachel Hatch returning to her hometown to investigate the death of her twin sister...." Read more

"...the author's skillful storytelling was plot focused and tightly written with no distractions, making it a fast and suspenseful read...." Read more

122 customers mention "Enjoyment"122 positive0 negative

Customers find the book an unexpected pleasure that holds their attention throughout, with excitement on every page and thrills to keep them engaged.

"Very good. Holds your interest throughout. I am looking forward to book 2" Read more

"...If you can overlook that, this is a fun read. I'll try the second one and see if Hatch's character gets any better." Read more

"Excited for this book series! Hatch is a bada** and the read was super enjoyable. Let’s see what happens next!" Read more

"...Folks, if you are looking for a top notched, thrilling, and suspense-filled murder mystery that is engrossing, THIS IS IT! Enjoy!" Read more

90 customers mention "Pacing"86 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, describing it as well-paced and fast-moving, with one customer noting it's a non-stop action ride.

"...It's a quick, but enjoyable read with a good supporting cast...." Read more

"...This is a mesmerizing, fast-paced, action-packed story that is really hard to put down...." Read more

"Great book. Paced appropriate to keep you turning pages." Read more

"The main character is the female version of "Reacher". Excellent, fast paced read. Only put it down when I had to!..." Read more

58 customers mention "Start"58 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's start positive, with several noting it's a good beginning for a series, and one customer mentioning it serves as a great lead-in to the next book.

"This is a good start for this series of books. It has a lot of great action and introduces the main character very well...." Read more

"Excited for this book series! Hatch is a bada** and the read was super enjoyable. Let’s see what happens next!" Read more

"...But nice try." Read more

"What a great way to start off a series that I will start with book 2 today ! Non-stop thriller this is a great book with a stronger female lead!" Read more

45 customers mention "Strength"45 positive0 negative

Customers praise the book's strength, describing Rachel as a super tough bad ass with a well-crafted narrative, and one customer notes how she is hardened by war and life.

"...Well composed, great characters, and good story line." Read more

"...develop, then builds continuously to a satisfying end with a solid foundation for the next book in the series...." Read more

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Hatch is on the Case - Watch Out!
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Hatch is on the Case - Watch Out!
Army Veteran Rachel Hatch return home to find her sister dead. But her "drowning" was actually murder and Hatch won't stop until justice is served. L.T. Ryan's newest character follows clues and dead ends and uses her military training to save her neck (and others', too) in this page-turner. Filled with twists and turns, I couldn't put it down. Now I'm waiting for book two!
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  • TE
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hatch is #1
    Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2025
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    Worth the read! The first - in what I hope is a continuing series- is really worth the read. Well composed, great characters, and good story line.
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  • J MORTON
    4.0 out of 5 stars Drift review
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    Like the writing style and professional skills of these two writers. Too many just blather on without knowing or caring what they are saying. Only drawback for me was trying to feel a connection to Hatch, but definitely will continue to follow through on this series. Would recommend these books to anyone who enjoys excellent story telling by writers who check facts as opposed to those who just make them up as they go.
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  • j. julien
    5.0 out of 5 stars Drift is a good read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2025
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    Very good. Holds your interest throughout. I am looking forward to book 2
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  • Patrick V. Flanigan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Drift
    Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2025
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    This is a good start for this series of books. It has a lot of great action and introduces the main character very well. The only problem I have is that a lot of people are now doing knockoffs of Reacher. This is one of them. I’ll see how it goes the further we get into the series.
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  • Suzy Q
    4.0 out of 5 stars good read
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2025
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    Well written characters with some unpredictable character arcs. Great to read a strong, female protagonist who is smart and capable.
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  • Boomer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good story - main character needs work.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2021
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    I'm a fan of the Jack Reacher series, and this seemed to share similar themes so I thought it was worth a shot. Overall it's a well written story with former army protagonist Rachel Hatch returning to her hometown to investigate the death of her twin sister. It's a quick, but enjoyable read with a good supporting cast. It's classed as a mystery but I see it as more of an action novel with a few procedural elements thrown in.

    Where things fell down for me is with the character of Hatch herself. The authors make an effort to portray her as this bad-ass ex special forces heroine, which is great, but she comes across as extremely arrogant and not really likeable in any way. I rolled my eyes whenever she'd spout another one of her many cliched lines like ""Not too many people get to point a gun at me and live to tell about it" or "I rarely misread a person or situation". She seems so selfish that even the death of her sister is taken more like a personal insult, rather then the tragedy it really is. She pursues the villains simply for vengeance, not for her sisters kids, or her mother, and certainly not for justice. It's hard to like such a character, which makes the blurb's claim of "enduring characters you can root for at every turn" quite comical.

    If you can overlook that, this is a fun read. I'll try the second one and see if Hatch's character gets any better.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy, engaging read
    Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2025
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    Excited for this book series! Hatch is a bada** and the read was super enjoyable. Let’s see what happens next!
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Female Reacher!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2025
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    If you've read Reacher books or watched the Netflix series you'll like this female version of former military Hatch. She has no problem fighting the bad guys and roams the country with no home of her own.
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  • 新しもの好き
    4.0 out of 5 stars 現代版西部劇
    Reviewed in Japan on April 7, 2020
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    場所はどこでも良い。レイチェル・ハッチは幼いころ森で父が撃たれて死に、狩猟中の事故だと聞かされていた。長じてレイチェルは軍に入り幾度も修羅場をくぐって戦術と格闘技の専門家となっていたが自爆テロで傷を負い除隊した。おりしも双子の妹オリビアが溺死したという知らせを受けて15年ぶりに母と妹の忘れ形見ジェイクとダフネの兄妹が待つ故郷に帰った。検視報告書をみたレイチェルは肺に水がないことから殺人だと直感して着任間もない保安官ダルトン・サヴェージとあちこちつつきまわすことになる。妹オリビアは当地のウラニュウム鉱山開発ナイトホーク社（サイモン・チゾルム社長）で働いていたが、妹の同僚でレイチェルの幼馴染みでもあるコール・ジェンソンが力になってやると近寄ってきた。街で横暴を極めていた社長のドラ息子ビルを叩きのめしたことからレイチェルは幾度も狙われ、銃撃戦が繰り返される。鉱山廃水で水道水汚染が起きていることがバックグラウンドとなり、妹オリビアの殺人犯を倒すまでのレイチェルの凄いこと！ただし老いた母をいたわり6歳のダフネと兄のジェイクを可愛がるレイチェルはこの話を単なる西部劇もどきに終わらせない温かみを与えてくれている。これでお終いかと思ったら、父の死が事故ではない、と背後の陰謀に気づいたレイチェルに再びスイッチが入って旅に出る、というので、これは続編を読まずにはおられない。
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  • Plessi
    4.0 out of 5 stars Gut zu lesen
    Reviewed in Germany on February 23, 2025
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    Manchmal ein bisschen flach und Wendungen, die zu schnell sind und nicht klar dargestellt werden. Backstory zu simple und zu viel Zeitgeist.
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  • Graham Johnston
    5.0 out of 5 stars I admire brave, bright , smart women
    Reviewed in Australia on June 22, 2024
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    The main heroine is tough ,but a fair minded compassionate woman . It was a good book , interesting start to finish
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  • Faithy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Drift, means to meander, not one to be idle.to move from one place to another!
    Reviewed in Canada on February 4, 2024
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    This is an enjoyable, action packed read. Really like the heroine, Hatch. Like ,The man with no name!
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  • miss elaine m worby
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great book.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 23, 2025
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    This book had me hooked from the first chapter. Rachel's sister is found dead under suspicious circumstances, so she goes home to find out what the investigation has discovered.
    As ex Army CID, Rachel does some investigating on her own and soon finds herself assisting the Sheriff with his investigation.
    All is not what it seems within the community and the local mining company. The situation deteriorates rapidly, can they unravel the puzzle before more people are injured or worse?
    I really enjoyed this book, the twists and turns were compelling and the characters interesting.
    I'm looking forward to reading book 2 in the series.
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