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Hard Contact (Breed Thrillers Book 8) Kindle Edition

by Cameron Curtis (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 2,212 ratings
Thirty tons of gold. One brilliant heist.

The Medusa, a freighter carrying gold bullion worth two billion dollars, is hijacked off the coast of Greece. Using sophisticated technology, the hijackers make the vessel disappear. The CIA’s deputy director, Anya Stein, recruits Breed to locate the vessel and recover the gold.

Breed and Stein trace the missing vessel to the mouth of the Aegean Sea, between the islands of Rhodes and Crete. Realising Breed is on their trail, the hijackers do everything they can to stop him – permanently.

Breed and Stein enlist the aid of a Greek shipping magnate, his fiery daughter, and the USS Pressley Bannon, currently based out of Crete. With their help, Breed uses all his Special Forces training to find the Medusa, break into the hijackers’ base, and serve the killers his own lethal brand of justice.

This time, it’s hard contact all the way.

Hard Contact —Book Eight in the stunning Breed action thriller series. Perfect for fans of Jason Kasper, Jack Carr, and Lee Child.


What readers are saying about Hard Contact:

“…very entertaining, fast paced and action packed.” -Booksprout Reviewer

“Curtis's attention to detail is evident in his descriptions of the tactical maneuvers and technologies used throughout the mission. A must-read for fans of action thrillers, this book is both a heart-pounding adventure and a thought-provoking journey into the complexities of covert operations.” -Goodreads Reviewer

“As always, the Breed books are exceptional… another page turner. Can’t wait for the next one.” -Booksprout Reviewer

“…great characters in this series and the books sure are entertaining to read.” -Netgalley Reviewer

“I raced through this. It's fast-paced as usual for this series and… some heart in mouth moments and a few twists along the way to keep you entertained as if the action itself isn't enough. Highly recommended.” - Booksprout Reviewer

“…gripping… Curtis delivers an action-packed narrative.” -Booksprout Reviewer
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CV4J1Q5G
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Inkubator Books
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 18, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1837563326
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  • Book 8 of 11 ‏ : ‎ Breed Thrillers
  • Customer Reviews:
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Cameron Curtis

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Cameron Curtis

Cameron Curtis has spent thirty years in the financial markets as a trader and risk manager. He was on the trade floor when Saddam's tanks rolled into Kuwait, when the air wars opened over Baghdad and Belgrade, and when the financial crisis swallowed the world. He's studied military affairs and warfare all his adult life. His popular Breed series of military adventure thrillers are admired for combining deep expertise with propulsive action. The premises are realistic, the stories adrenaline-fuelled and emotionally engaging.

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Customers find the book an enjoyable read that keeps them enthralled throughout. The action content receives positive feedback, with one customer describing it as an action thriller of the better sort. Customers praise the characters as the best in this genre, and one review highlights the deep research that yields comprehensively realistic descriptions.

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Customers find the book enjoyable and keep them enthralled throughout, describing it as a great story.

"Very much enjoy the series, and will continue to read. It has been a very fun and terrific journey...." Read more

"...Breed series that is about the country of Greece and I found it very interesting of some of the things that were revealed in the story...." Read more

"As a former marine he is the very best in descriptive reading. His novels can be quite Spellbinding. I am looking forward to book Nine...." Read more

"Kind of choppy, this one, but not terrible. Decent read...." Read more

9 customers mention "Action content"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the action content of the book, describing it as action-packed, with one customer noting it's a fast-paced thriller.

"Another great book in the series, filled with plenty of action and suspense. A strong plot and a likeable main character." Read more

"This was a great read that just keeps going until it hits a cliff. That part was a little over my head figuratively and literally...." Read more

"...Breed is right up there with the best super heroes and the story is so well done...." Read more

"Fast paced, action packed and hated to put down... give me more like it and out Breed in the movies!" Read more

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Customers praise the characters in the book, with one customer noting that the hero is semi-superhuman, making them the best in their genre.

"Hard Contact was a very exciting book to read and follow the characters in the islands in Greece...." Read more

"...A strong plot and a likeable main character." Read more

"Cameron never disappoints. Breed is right up there with the best super heroes and the story is so well done...." Read more

"This series and characters are the best of this genre. The detail is amazing and impressive. I’ve got experience with ships and skydiving...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the detailed descriptions in the book, with one noting that the deep research provides comprehensively realistic scenes.

"This series and characters are the best of this genre. The detail is amazing and impressive. I’ve got experience with ships and skydiving...." Read more

"This book keeps you enthralled throughout. The detail paints an accurate picture of what is happening. It twists and keeps your interest throughout" Read more

"...Action thriller of the better sort. Deep research yields comprehensively realistic descriptions. All thumbs up. Bravo!" Read more

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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great story
    Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2025
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    Mr curtis, breed, books just keep getting better and better. Read the complete set and you will be totally satisfied with these thrillers.
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  • East County Curt
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read, great story. Some technical issues though….
    Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2024
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    Very much enjoy the series, and will continue to read. It has been a very fun and terrific journey. And we’re all waiting for the retirement of Breed and Stein when they decide to finally go to the next level ;-)

    This time however, there were numerous technical issues with the US Navy’s equipment, processes, and platforms. And these are all verifiable through open source, unclassified means.
    - SH-60B is the ASW variant- has no room for cargo or multiple passengers, nor gun mounts. MAD sensor is a towed body. None of the SH-60 variants can have all the sensors detailed in the story.
    - charts are almost exclusively digital on US Navy platforms. All charts have contours. They wouldn’t use a laptop, then acetate over a paper chart; that is ‘70’s tech.
    - MAD sensors do not give highly detailed images like described, and neither does military grade active sonar, active dipping sonar, or active sonobuoys. It’s be nice but it’s a long, long ways away.
    - DDGs, Cruisers, LCS, etc. don’t use whaleboats, RHIBs are all that the Navy uses. Whaleboats might be found on older carrier or command ships, but doubtful.
    - DDGs don’t have a SEAL team onboard except for a specific mission, then an MH-60 would be attached to ship.
    - DDG with a HUEY on deck, would not be able to operate other Helos; and no way to stuff a HUEY in the hangar (too large) while other aircraft is in flight, not to mention the HUEY’s rotors don’t fold.
    - Despite the popular Hollywood shows, a CO or XO of a ship would NEVER go onshore to support a mission.
    - and yes, for over a decade now, the US Navy typically has the XO (they are not called First Officer) serve onboard, then take command of the ship as the new CO.
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  • Gman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hard Contact
    Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2025
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    Hard Contact was a very exciting book to read and follow the characters in the islands in Greece. This is the first book that I have read in the Breed series that is about the country of Greece and I found it very interesting of some of the things that were revealed in the story. Hard Contact talked about two families that were extremely rich and a country where they could monopolize everything for their own profit.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars outstanding Cameron, this author is one to be fan of.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2025
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    As a former marine he is the very best in descriptive reading. His novels can be quite
    Spellbinding. I am looking forward to book
    Nine. Mike.

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  • paulsenh
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2025
    This is full of fast paced action, great suspense, and interesting characters. Loved it. I really enjoy this series. It never disappoints.
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  • Jill Stonesifer
    3.0 out of 5 stars 3.9
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024
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    Kind of choppy, this one, but not terrible. Decent read. Could be a bit technical at times, which seems to be the bulk of the descriptive writing in the book.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2025
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    Another great book in the series, filled with plenty of action and suspense. A strong plot and a likeable main character.
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  • GRD
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Ride
    Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2024
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    This was a great read that just keeps going until it hits a cliff. That part was a little over my head figuratively and literally. Now I want to visit the Greek Isles.
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  • mrs mollie e harmer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in Australia on March 17, 2024
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    Another great read, love Breed
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  • Scott Butcher
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic series!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 27, 2024
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    I came across book 1 through a facebook advert link and after reading the synopsis bought it. It was so good I then bought the whole series (8 books in total) and binge read the lot. Absolutely fabulous reading throughout!! This has to be one of the best “ex special forces character doing good in the world” that I have come across. Breed is definitely a force to be reckoned with so many more books please Mr Cameron!!
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  • Stephen Lloyd
    4.0 out of 5 stars Hard contact
    Reviewed in Australia on February 26, 2024
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    A great read, brings the reader into the story like you are watching it unfold before you.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A new hero joins the gang of Reacher, Bond etc.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 23, 2024
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    An Investigator looking into the 'loss' of a ship with a cargo of gold ends up fighting for his life as well as having to climb a 400 foot cliff to try to rescue hostages. A well crafted and written story, with a good plot line and info on climbing. Worth the time spent on it.
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  • Samuel Murphy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good fast moving thriller.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2024
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    Fast moving thriller that has Breed searching for a missing charge ship containing billions in gold bullion. Accompanied by friends or people he believed to be friends he suffers attempts on his life as he slowly uncovers the location of the missing ship and gold. In doing so he also finds out who the traitors were in his group.
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