Carved in Memory: A Justin Hall Story [Kindle Edition]

Ethan Jones (Author)

Book Description

Carved in Memory is a short story prequel to ARCTIC WARGAME, the first book in the wildly popular Justin Hall spy thriller series, which came out in May 2012.

When Justin Hall, a Canadian Intelligence Service agent, is captured by terrorists in Libya during a rescue operation, he is left with only his mind games to escape certain death.

The bonus content includes the prologue and the first four chapters of ARCTIC WARGAME and the prologue and the first four chapters of TRIPOLI'S TARGET, the second book in this series, which came out on October 2012. Both thrillers hit the Amazon's Top 10 Best Sellers lists in 2012 and 2013.

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About the Author

Ethan Jones is the author of the wildly popular Justin Hall spy thriller series. The first book in this series, ARCTIC WARGAME, came out in May 2012. The second novel, TRIPOLI'S TARGET, was released in October 2012. The third one, FOG OF WAR, will come out on June 4, 2013. Ethan has also published three short stories. He is a lawyer by trade, and he lives in Canada with his wife and son.

Product Details

• File Size: 277 KB
• Print Length: 129 pages
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0084R0196
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #68,548 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Carved in Memory by Ethan Jones June 27, 2012

By S. Warfield TOP 500 REVIEWER

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This is a short story that is the prequel to the Ethan Jones' novel "Arctic Wargame (A Justin Hall Novel)". The first two chapters of the book are included after the story.

"Carved in Memory" is a very taut and suspenseful story of Justin Hall, who is a Canadian Intelligence Service Agent and a captive of a terrorist group in Libya. He is there on a rescue mission along with others from the CIS. When we first meet Justin, he has been tortured and continues to be tortured by by a man named Tarek and eventually Ali and his guards, until Justin gives up some information that Ali wants. Justin knows that he must somehow escape the awful prison conditions he is living in and also the torture and beating. Another prisoner, Abdul, is imprisoned next to him and he must escape, too. Justin Hall is very intelligent and knows what he must do to get Ali a little bit on his side. Ali is never going to trust Justin 100%, but Justin knows what the bargaining chip is that will buy him some time and possibly a let-up to the torture.

This short story doesn't take long to read and it is enjoyable and exciting. It is well-written, although not academic in a work like this, but the idea is to entertain and to provide enjoyment to the reader.

I read, also, the first two chapters of "Arctic Wargame" and I'd like to finish the book. Stories of expeditions and missions to the Arctic have always been enjoyable and exciting because the environment holds so many challenges for characters, and thus for the reader.

Four stars for the short story, "Carved in Memory" because I liked it and I'd like to read more of
Ethan Jones's writing. Arctic Wargame (A Justin Hall Novel)

Recommended for readers who like action and adventure, military novels.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A fast-paced, suspenseful cliffhanger June 18, 2012

By J. Chambers TOP 50 REVIEWER

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"Carved in Memory" is a short story prequel to the author's recently published novel Arctic Wargame. The story serves to introduce Justin Hall, one of the primary characters in Arctic Wargame. Brief references are also made to two other characters: Carrie, Justin's partner in the Canadian Intelligence Service; and Abdul, Justin's local connection with the Libyan government.

The story is short - only 325 Kindle locations - but it begins and ends with a bang, as Justin, who's being tortured by his terrorist captors, is forced to use all his wits in a desperate attempt to escape from the dungeon where he's being held.

I enjoyed the story, which succeeded in piquing my interest in Arctic Wargame. It's a fast-paced, suspenseful cliffhanger, written in a crisp, no-wasted-words style.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars I want more of Justin Hall June 12, 2012

By Bill Thibadeau

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Read the previous review for the specifics of the short story.

Carved in Memory is a short story prequel to Arctic Wargames. I really liked it and felt an immediate bond with the main character. Fast paced to be sure. Enticing - absolutely. Why only four stars? It ended too soon and I was not ready for the abrupt ending. Fortunately, I have Arctic Wargames in my possession and will start reading it when I complete the promised reviews.

More About the Author

Ethan Jones is the author of the wildly popular Justin Hall spy thriller series. The first book in this series, Arctic Wargame, came out in May 2012. The second one, Tripoli's Target, was released in October 2012. The third book, Fog of War, will come out on June 4, 2013. Ethan has also published three short stories. He is a lawyer by trade, and he lives in Canada with his wife and son.

To learn more about Ethan's current and future works and to read exclusive author interviews, books excerpts and book reviews, visit Ethan's blog: http://ethanjonesbooks.worpress.com