Hostile Takeover: A Jon Archer Novel [Paperback]

J D Bowen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 11, 2007

From Special Forces to homicide detective, Jon Archer has seen his share of battles. He has survived both the jungle wilds and downtown city streets - but nothing could prepare him for the coming wrath of a homicidal woman he locked away years ago, as well as her violent band of felons. Swearing in open court to get even with Archer, she has every intention of following through on her promise of deadly vengeance, as well as her sinister goal of taking down one of the largest media corporations in the country. Soon Archer, his loyal partner Brody and his dog, a highly trained Boxer named Jimmy, find themselves both the hunted and hunters in this edge-of-your-seat-thriller

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About the Author

J.D. Bowen was born and raised in Georgia. He now has a home in Florida. Hostile Takeover is the first in a series of novels featuring the daring exploits of Jon Archer. Be on the lookout for more in this exciting saga!

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace (December 11, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1450527280
• ISBN-13: 978-1450527286
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,540,787 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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The Jon Archer Series is an exciting, fast paced, crime drama printed with large font and spacing designed for a comfortable read. Page after page is full of action and suspense. You will finish one book in the series and hurry to the next. This series is a "can't put down" thriller with southern culture and flair.
Jon Archer, a highly decorated ex-special forces security expert, lives on a ranch in rural Georgia with his canine partner Jimmy, a Boxer Terrier trained and retired by the military. Joined by his team of specialized agents and his girlfriend Atlanta Homicide lieutenant Jane Kincaid, they track down and incarcerate or kill the country's most dangerous of criminals.




J.D. Bowen was born and raised in Georgia. He now has a home in Florida. Hostile Takeover is the first in a series of novels featuring the daring exploits of Jon Archer. National Hate Crime is the second in the series.
Be on the lookout for more in this exciting saga.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Totally pulled me in, December 16, 2010

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Tiffany A. Harkleroad "Tiffanys Bookshelf" (Kittanning PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hostile Takeover: A Jon Archer Novel (Paperback)

Lydia just got out of prison, and she has vowed to get revenge against the man who helped lock her up- Jon Archer. Jon is the owner and head of a security firm, and life is going pretty well, until one of his corporate clients suffers a crushing blow. The odd thing is, the attack on the client is somehow linked to Archer. Will he determine the link in time? And what does all of this have to do with Lydia anyway?

I read this book in less than a day, because it was just too hard to put down. The storyline in this book sounded like something straight from the headlines, it was that plausible and realistic. Maybe that is because I watch way too much Snapped on the Oxygen Network, but nevertheless, the book was riveting, because the plot was fantastic.

The characters in the book are incredibly well developed, and at times I even felt a little sad for Lydia. But only a little. Archer is clearly a hero, but I also like that we see a softer side to him as well, both in his adoration for his dog Jimmy, and his relationship with his love interest, Jane.

There is a subplot in the book that really captivated me, involving some stolen gold. It was completely unrelated to the main plot in terms of the crime and criminals, but it helped establish Archer as a no nonsense always gets the bad guy kind of character, and I loved it. It made me want to learn more about Archer, which is good, because there are other Archer stories to be read. And you can bet I will be reading them.

I think all fans of crime drama and thriller books will love Jon Archer. As a character, he appeals to both men and women, which will serve the series well. I highly suggest you check it out.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read, February 28, 2010

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G. LeMay (Atlanta, Ga.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hostile Takeover: A Jon Archer Novel (Paperback)

Hostile Takeover is a great read. Jon Archer is a character that men will want to drink with and women will want to love. He takes a full speed ahead approach to sloving his cases and there is no stopping until he has finished the job. When you finish Hostile Takeove you will want to see what Jon Archer will get into next.

5.0 out of 5 stars Tough, gripping, and unafraid., July 18, 2010

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Robin Armstrong Atlanta, Ga - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hostile Takeover: A Jon Archer Novel (Paperback)

From the first page, you are hooked. Captivating and original. J.D. Bowan's characters jump off the page and into your psyche. I found 'Hostile Takeover' hard to put down. A jaw-tightener and nail biter of the first order. J.D. Bowan's writing style is poised and unafraid. A top notch storyteller. I look forward to future Jon Archer thrillers.