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Return Fire (Sam Archer Book 6) Kindle Edition

by Tom Barber (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 2,225 ratings
Praise for Return Fire:
‘Well I've read the entire collection now and each one is a stand alone that is terrific. Best series I've ever read.’
‘I can't speak highly enough of this author and the books in the Sam Archer series’
‘Once again Tom Barber has written a book that is extremely difficult to put down once you have started to read. Sam Archer is again launched into some major league gunfire, this time back on home turf’
‘Yet another brilliant Sam Archer story-another three days wiped out due to my inability to put the book down having started it'
‘Looking forward to reading more from this truly talented writer’

It’s 2:30am on a warm July night in New York City. Four months after they first encountered one another, NYPD 3rd Grade Detective Sam Archer and Alice Vargas are working in the NYPD Counter-Terrorism Bureau and also living together. However, things between them are strained; both are struggling to deal with the aftermath of a terrifying ordeal in a Harlem tenement block the day they met. Before long, the tension between them boils over and Vargas walks out, going to Spain to visit family. Seven days later, Archer still hasn’t heard a peep from her. Unable to sleep and sitting on the balcony of his apartment, Archer suddenly hears a knock on his front door. It’s his NYPD partner, Josh, and he has some shocking news.

Vargas has been abducted.

Archer and Josh are soon at the Bureau, working with two other members of their team to try and find out what happened; a preliminary lead suggests Vargas may have been taken to London. Within twelve hours Archer suddenly finds himself back on his old turf, reunited with old friends and team-mates at the ARU as the Unit and Archer’s NYPD team work together to try and find Vargas. As his past and present collide, several unexpected and violent incidents occur and the situation starts to deteriorate at a frightening pace. Using all his skills but with his back against the ropes as their every move seems to be anticipated, Archer starts to unravel the mystery surrounding Vargas’ disappearance and begins to realise just why she was taken.

However, as events unfold and the confrontations with the enemy intensify, one thing remains constant. Every second Vargas is missing is another second closer to never seeing her again.

And if Archer stands any chance of ever finding her, he’s going to have to return fire with fire.
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    Sam Archer
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Born in Sydney, Australia and raised in England and Brunei, Tom Barber has always had a passion for writing and story-telling. It took him to Nottingham University, England, where he graduated in 2009 with a 2:1 BA Hons in English Studies. Post-graduation, Tom moved to New York City and completed the 2 Year Meisner Acting training programme at The William Esper Studio, furthering his love of acting and screen-writing. Upon his return to the UK in late 2011, Tom set to work on his debut novel, Nine Lives, which has since become a five-star rated Amazon UK Kindle hit. The following books in the series, The Getaway, Blackout, Silent Night, One Way, Return Fire, Green Light and Last Breath have been equally successful, garnering five-star reviews in the US, UK, France, Australia and Canada. The Sam Archer series has sold over 80,000 books worldwide and each title is currently being adapted into audiobook format. Tom spends most of his time back and forth between the US and the UK. He can be contacted at http://www.tom-barber.co.uk/ For info on all upcoming releases: http://tom-barber.us6.list-manage1.com/subscribe?u=b0781b8bbbf40dd4814d66d1a&id=25304e0ab3

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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 18 Dec. 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.2 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 425 pages
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  • Book 6 of 14 ‏ : ‎ Sam Archer
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Born in Sydney, Australia and raised in England and Brunei, Tom Barber has always had a passion for writing and story-telling. It took him to Nottingham University, England, where he graduated in 2009 with a 2:1 BA Hons in English Studies. Post-graduation, Tom moved to New York City and completed the 2 Year Meisner Acting training programme at The William Esper Studio, furthering his love of acting and screen-writing.

Upon his return to the UK in late 2011, Tom set to work on his debut novel, Nine Lives, which has since become a five-star rated Amazon UK Kindle hit. The following books in the series have been equally successful, garnering five-star reviews in the US, UK, France, Australia and Canada. The Sam Archer series has had over a million books downloaded worldwide and each title is currently being adapted into audiobook format.

Tom spends most of his time back and forth between the US and the UK. He can be contacted at http://www.tom-barber.co.uk/

For info on all upcoming releases: http://tom-barber.us6.list-manage1.com/subscribe?u=b0781b8bbbf40dd4814d66d1a&id=25304e0ab3

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Customers find this book to be an amazing read with an intriguing plot filled with twists and turns and constant action. The story moves at a cracking pace, and customers appreciate the likeable characters, with one review noting the author provides potted histories of the characters. Customers describe the book as gripping, with one mentioning it keeps readers engaged until the last page.

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55 customers mention ‘Readability’55 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be an amazing read, with one describing it as a real page turner.

"Excellent, from start to finish, definitely one of Barbers best. Highly recommended as are all of Tom Barbers books...." Read more

"Great book from start to finish" Read more

"...Need a break with something less hectic. Highly recommended series." Read more

"...Well worth a read." Read more

30 customers mention ‘Plot’25 positive5 negative

Customers enjoy the plot of the book, describing it as a well-constructed action adventure filled with twists and turns and constant action from start to finish.

"Lots of action, some of it similar to other of his books. Enjoyed the story and the action, Sam Archer does seem to have more than 9 lives though!" Read more

"...Plenty of action and so many bullets flying you find yourself flinching as you try to dodge them. I give it 10 out of 10." Read more

"...for that would give some of the game away, but what a game - a very serious game that demands everything from Sam's skill set. Tautly plotted...." Read more

"...packed thriller by Tom Barber in the Sam Archer series, plenty of twists and turns in this page turner of a thriller. Well worth a read." Read more

13 customers mention ‘Pacing’13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's pacing, describing it as fast-paced with a fast-moving plot.

"Starts off like a Formular 1 racing car off the grid and does not slow down...." Read more

"This is the second book I've read in this series and although they're fast paced there is far too much shooting going on...." Read more

"...to bring his NYPD and ARU colleagues together in a very tight, fast moving plot that makes it difficult to put down the book...." Read more

"This is a very readable, pacey book just like the previous 5 books in the series...." Read more

9 customers mention ‘Character development’9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding them likeable, with one customer noting that the author provides potted histories of the characters.

"...34;stand-alone", because the author gives potted histories of the characters, and flash backs to..." Read more

"...This is an absolutely brilliant series with great main characters & intricate plot lines...." Read more

"...Well put together ,the main character is certainly a very lucky guy." Read more

"...Sam Archer is a very likeable character who has been blessed with bucket loads of good luck in his job, sometimes stretching credulity, but, hey, it..." Read more

4 customers mention ‘Grip’4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book gripping, with one mentioning it keeps readers engaged until the last page.

"Nice to hold. .powerful beam of side display" Read more

"A cannot put down book once started, grips you from start to finish, pure escapism, now read all 7 and desperately need Tom Barber to write more." Read more

"...Can be gory but a good read. Well thought out plots, keeps you gripped til the last page!" Read more

"Again, not disappointed, fast paced, gripping, couldn't read it fast enough!! Come on Tom, I need another fix!!" Read more

Top reviews from United Kingdom

  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 November 2024
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    Excellent, from start to finish, definitely one of Barbers best. Highly recommended as are all of Tom Barbers books. If you haven't already started reading them what are you waiting for.
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  • Angela
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another fast moving novel
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 October 2023
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    Lots of action, some of it similar to other of his books. Enjoyed the story and the action, Sam Archer does seem to have more than 9 lives though!
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  • Claudine Delacour-Jarrett
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly enjoyed this book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 October 2024
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    Great book from start to finish
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  • Pete the cad guy.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fire returned.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 March 2025
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    Starts off like a Formular 1 racing car off the grid and does not slow down. Plenty of action and so many bullets flying you find yourself flinching as you try to dodge them. I give it 10 out of 10.
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  • Alan Marston
    5.0 out of 5 stars Kidnapped my attention
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 September 2018
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    Another heart-stopper! Sam's girlfriend is kidnapped in Spain, the prelude to a mad dash by Sam and his NYPD colleagues to work with his former team in London. The reason for the kidnapping does not become clear for quite some time as an elaborate plot has been hatched by the kidnappers. I can say no more for that would give some of the game away, but what a game - a very serious game that demands everything from Sam's skill set. Tautly plotted. I read this following on from the previous novel in the series, but now need to give myself a break because it is another non-stop action, page turner that grabbed me and wouldn't let go. Need a break with something less hectic. Highly recommended series.
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  • Mrs. Bruce
    3.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 stars - a lot of injuries, shooting and deaths
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 March 2016
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    This is the 6th Sam Archer book I have read - some have been 3, 3.5 and 4 stars. This is
    a 3.5 stars, but I do wonder if the author is running out of ideas. This book could be read as a
    "stand-alone", because the author gives potted histories of the characters, and flash backs to
    previous books - though for those of us who have read them all to date, this is a bit of padding.
    Also, I didn't really need several pages describing their club class flight to the UK, the lounge, the
    cabin, the food, getting through customs, etc.

    Once in the UK it was non-stop action, though, as others have said, there really was too much violence,
    shooting, injuring and killing packed into 2 days to make the plot remotely believable. I wonder how any
    of the good guys survive, not to mention their cars and offices!

    Sam Archer's girlfriend is kidnapped, but all is not what it seems and the bad guys are always two
    steps ahead of the UK and USA teams searching for her.

    I preferred Nine Lives and Silent Night.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Return Fire
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 July 2016
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    Another action packed thriller by Tom Barber in the Sam Archer series, plenty of twists and turns in this page turner of a thriller. Well worth a read.
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  • Christopher MacKenzie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Torch
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 November 2024
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    Nice to hold. .powerful beam of side display
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  • Richard Ewing
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read great author
    Reviewed in Australia on 12 February 2016
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    Great read great author ,fast moving just make sure you've got a whole day to spare once you start it's hard to put down. Keep up the good work
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  • William Dauphinee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Add Tom Barber to your favorite author list.
    Reviewed in Canada on 24 May 2015
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    I liked the whole series of Sam Archer books VERY much. The stories are fast-moving and the characters are memorable. There are enough plot twists to keep you on your toes. I lost some sleep several nights because I couldn't put the books in the series down. Maybe the best indicator from me is that I have NEVER written a review before.. Tom Barber writes in as entertaining a style as some of the big-name up-to-now better-
    nown authors.
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  • Mo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Could not put it down.
    Reviewed in the United States on 7 February 2025
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    It was a very good read and kept me reading until I finished. Twists and turns that made me want to finish it and not put it down
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  • pradeepkumar j.rupawala
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in India on 3 March 2016
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    super best
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
    Reviewed in the United States on 24 December 2024
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    Action packed all the way through. Well written! Hard book to put down and ready to read his next one.
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