Mandatory Reload [Paperback]

Al Voth (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 30, 2001

In B-ZONE, Nathan Burdett was tested. In this, the long-awaited sequel, he has lessons to learn: when you're the best in the world at what you do - expect to be in demand. When those you work for live by deception - expect to be deceived. When your only friend has other loyalties - expect her betrayal. When your integrity becomes a threat - expect to be hunted. And when your the one destined to confront an unspeakable evil, to call it out in the street, to draw a line in the sand, to say this far and not one millimeter further, expect this to be just the beginning...

Editorial Reviews

Review

By 3:15 I was immersed...and I sat glued to my chair until I finished it at 9:30 that night. -- Robin Taylor, Front Sight magazine, Jan/Feb 2002

Every bit as good as the first...I never said BULLSHIT once through the entire book! -- Rod Henrickson(gunsmith), Alberta Outdoorsmen, January 2002

I'll be first in line to buy the next one when it's released...(B-ZONE and MANDATORY RELOAD)are that good. -- Bryce Towsley, Guns & Gear magazine, June 2002

From the Publisher

Have you ever noticed how often our heroes possess a high level of proficiency with the weapons of their time? David's skill with a sling and stone was used to defeat Goliath; Robin Hood owned the longbow; William Tell a master of the crossbow; Zorro the greatest swordsman of his time, and the Lone Ranger was better with his brace of Colt 45's than any gunslinger who walked a dusty street in the Old West. In each case the weapon evolves with the times, but the hero stays the same - fighting evil, rescueing the innocent and righting wrongs.

Ultimately, all these heroes owe their existence to writers; historical heroes to those who chronicle their stories and fictional heroes to the artists who create them for stage, screen or the printed page. The origin of actual historical heroes, whose lives writers record, is self-evident. Fictional heroes are commonly viewed as the product of nothing but imagination. I'm not so sure that's true. I suspect their seeds actually exist somewhere in reality.

Our generation probably has more fictional heroes than any other, but are they great heroes? I don't think they can be until they've established their durability over time. Once we become history ourselves and that nostalgic perspective mellows how our age is perceived, who will our great heroes be? A sports star? I doubt it. An international spy? A super-hero? A police officer is a fair bet. But maybe, just maybe it'll be a person like Nathan Burdett, whose skill level with firearms is exceeded only by his iron will to do the right thing.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Trigger Press International (October 30, 2001)
• ISBN-10: 0968505015
• ISBN-13: 978-0968505014
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,908,518 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sequel to B-Zone, May 21, 2004

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James R. Mckinley (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mandatory Reload (Paperback)

Al Voth's second book is a huge improvement over his first effort. The characters, including the hero, Nathan Burdett, are more developed, and the story line is more believable. There are several plot twists that keep the novel interesting, and compelling. The book is very hard to put down. As a side note, all technical details relating to firearms and hunting are technically correct. There is nothing that stops the flow of a story more than reading Hollywood style lies about firearms or inaccurate technical data related to firearms. This book contains nothing to stop the action. Five Stars.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Now, we;re getting somewhere!!, April 7, 2004

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1gewehr "1gewehr" (Mid TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mandatory Reload (Paperback)

Mr. Voth's first book, B-Zone, was burdened with a simplistic characters, predictable plot, and the relative inexperience of the writer. In spite of all that, it was an interesting and fun read.

Now comes the sequel, and it treats the first book as a mere introductory chapter to the REAL story! Mr. Voth has obviously taken criticisms of the first book to heart as character development, writing style, and the plot are all much improved.
The plot twists, while sometimes foreseeable, contain just enough unpredictability to keep you wondering.

Technical detail is superb, a feature usually sadly lacking in books of this genre. The characters start to come alive as we see more details into their motivation, flaws, and humanity. Sub-plots make their appearance, and start to intricately weave through and divert the main plot line.

I look forward to the third book of this series. Hopefully, it will be better still!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great read and a hero for today, February 4, 2002

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Jody Harris "havoc42" (Hagerman, NM United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mandatory Reload (Paperback)

This is the much anticipated sequel to B-Zone. I have a fear of sequels because they never seem to live up to the original. Al Voth has proven me wrong by taking his writing and his story to a new level. If you're looking for a hero, Nathan Burdett is him. If you're looking for a great book, Mandatory Reload is one. I'm a slow reader, I never rush through a book, I savor them. In Mandatory Reload, every page was delicious.

I tried to set the book down at midnight and get some sleep. That was a mistake I don't intend to repeat with an Al Voth book. I lost a night's sleep and then had to finish the book the next day.

-- ShootersBookshelf.com