Let me start by saying, if you're into relentless action and a hero who just won't quit, Sam Pope is your guy. The series throws him into impossible situations—gunfights, betrayals, personal demons—and yet, he keeps coming back. It's like watching an unstoppable force meet an immovable object... except the object always loses.

That said, the books aren’t perfect. The pacing can feel uneven—some scenes drag with repetitive flashbacks or filler (I caught myself skimming a few pages), while others hit like a freight train. And oh boy, the editing... 'Earnt' instead of 'earned'? Really? Those little errors yanked me out of the story more than once.

But here’s why I kept reading: Sam Pope himself. He’s a mess of guilt and grit, an ex-sniper with a moral compass that’s... flexible. Think Jack Reacher but with more emotional baggage. The action sequences? Chef’s kiss. Bullets fly, bones break (though that femur injury scene had me side-eyeing the realism), and Pope bulldozes through it all.

Worth the 99p? Absolutely. Just don’t expect literary polish—this is a greasy-spoon burger of a thriller: messy, satisfying, and best enjoyed when you’re craving pure adrenaline.