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Adrift (Daniel Briggs Book 1) Kindle Edition

by C. G. Cooper (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 7,252 ratings

A Marine sniper came to town to drown his demons.
But demons fight back...

Daniel Briggs, a Marine sniper fresh out of The Corps, wakes up in Defuniak Springs, FL, hungover and confused, with no memory of the night before. A powerful local family finds him, intent on repaying the previous night's encounter.

How will the former Marine ward off his attackers, deal with his demons and avoid being blamed for a young girl's death?

If you like Stephen Hunter's Bob Lee Swagger, WEB Griffin's Killer McCoy, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp, Ted Bell's Alex Hawke, and Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne, you will love Cal Stokes.

The Corps Justice series has over fifteen books in total and running, plus multiple spinoffs with its most popular characters. The series has earned thousands of five-star reviews and has been downloaded millions of times to Kindles all over the world.


If you enjoy page-turning thrillers loaded with twists, brotherhood above all else, a staunch moral code and non-stop action, Cal Stokes and his unique brand of Corps Justice is for you!


Readers are saying...
"Cooper got me hooked in the first chapter."
"One of the absolute best fiction books dealing with military fiction I have read in a very long time."
"I can't say that I have enjoyed any series as much as this one."
"Boy is it hard to work when a book is this good. Hard to go to sleep in time."

I asked Corps Justice readers what my books stand for and here's what they said:

"Honor, integrity and family." - Adam E.

"Truth, freedom and the American way." - Alvah D.

"Doing what's right." - Ken S.

"Service. Honesty. Dedication." - Vicki M.

"Overcoming evil." - Ken J.

"Truth and Justice." - Kevin H.

"Justice. Teamwork. Love of country." - Sherry C.

When asked what authors they read when they're not in C. G. Cooperland, they mentioned David Baldacci, Mike Ryan, Brad Taylor, Ted Bell, Jason Kasper, David Archer, Andrew Watts and Leo J. Maloney. It's great to be associated with such an amazing cast of writers.

We're not just a list of books around here. We're a family of readers who come together to share a common bond. Why don't you join us? We'd love to have you.

Semper Fidelis,

C. G. Cooper

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"C. G. Cooper kept my eyes glued to my Kindle with non stop action and suspense throughout the entire novel." - VT Strong"I had a hard time putting this book down at dinner time." WM Griffin"I was darn near late to work as well since I picked it up with my morning coffee." - Amazon Customer"It was a cross between Rambo & road house. I enjoyed the book very much." B. Probst"I enjoyed this book immensely. From this veteran to the author, Thank you!!!" LW Otte"Keep your eye out for C. G. Cooper, he's one hell of a writer." D. Haner

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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 24, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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C. G. Cooper is the USA TODAY and AMAZON BESTSELLING author of the CORPS JUSTICE novels, several spinoffs and a growing number of stand-alone novels.

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WHY C. G. COOPER MATTERS

Fiction has the power to change lives.

Pay a visit to Cooper Country and you’ll understand why. With his unique voice and flair for creating characters you’d love to hang out with, C. G. Cooper imparts every one of his novels with messages that perfectly illuminate what Faulkner called, “the human heart in conflict with itself.” In them, characters confront hard truths about life, the necessity of war, the military industrial complex, and why and how good men and women die.

But there are messages within the messages.

There is the power of the individual to triumph over evil against overwhelming odds; the struggle of good people against their inner demons; there is brotherhood, family, the discovery of allies in unexpected places, struggles with faith; there is community; there is authenticity; Cooper’s heart is on every page, beating hard and fast through action and moments of tenderness alike.

Expect high-octane action, slow-burn thrills, and gut-wrenching drama. Expect the ultimate conflict of the human heart.

This is Cooper Country. Lives will change.

THE LOWDOWN

Drawing on his days as an infantry officer in the United States Marine Corps—a stint that came on the heels of a degree in foreign affairs from UVA—Cooper sifted his experience through his vivid imagination and created Corps Justice, the first novel in the beloved Corps Justice series. Thus, a band of characters was born that would go on to enthrall readers throughout 17 novels and counting. With more than 2 million book downloads and multiple appearances in the Amazon Top 100, C. G. Cooper remains one of the most successful USA TODAY and Amazon best-selling authors.

In 2020, he won the prestigious James Webb Award presented by the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation for his novel Chain of Command.

In addition to bouncing around the country in search of the perfect vacation (turns out, it is anywhere with his family), Cooper has called Nashville home ever since his final Marine duty station. When not enjoying the laid-back lifestyle of Music City, he’s doing his best to add more novels to the growing list at cg-cooper.com.

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Customers find this book to be a great action novel from start to finish, packed with suspense and numerous twists and turns. The writing style keeps readers engaged, and they appreciate how the author carefully crafts each character. Customers describe it as a fast-paced read that's hard to put down, with one customer noting it's not too graphic and violent. They praise the Corps Justice series for its superb story of justice.

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387 customers mention "Readability"387 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and exciting to read.

"Great read, After so many decades of war I can easily see the real darkness of this story. I picked it up for the action packed “thrill”...." Read more

"...So begins one great read...." Read more

"...None of the vets were UNDER 60 years of age! It was still a good read and I intend to read more from this author." Read more

"Fast paced and hard to put down. This is a great book and well written. I recommend this book to all." Read more

180 customers mention "Pacing"163 positive17 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, describing it as a fast-paced novel that can be read straight through.

"...Fast paced, a page turner however the ending fell flat. It just kinda stopped. Nothing about a second book or this Marines future...." Read more

"...This book is even more exciting and fast paced than the other books Mr. Cooper has written, and I'm looking forward to the next 3 books in the..." Read more

"...This was another well written, keep you on the edge of your seat thrilller from C. G. Cooper...." Read more

"...Well written and enjoyed the ending...." Read more

120 customers mention "Character development"110 positive10 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting that the author carefully crafts each character, with particular praise for Daniel Briggs and the Corp Series.

"...1st book read of this author for me; loved the story line & characters. Great work by author combining first & third person views in the same book." Read more

"...What a great novel, full of action and well developed characters...." Read more

"Fast read, interesting characters good story line. Wish there was a bit more character details." Read more

"So glad I have found C.G.Cooper's books. Well written ,great characters, enjoy reading about all their histories and backgrounds...." Read more

34 customers mention "Writing style"34 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing style of the book, noting it keeps readers engaged and delivers a tight story.

"...It was exciting, never a dull moment. C. G. Cooper is a great author." Read more

"...3rd book that C. G. Cooper had found his grove and the stories read like the best authors out there...." Read more

"...It's not right. It was good to read about a PTSD veteran who helped his fellow man, whether it was a true story or not. Good job, C G Cooper!" Read more

"...Obviously a talented writer but not remotely realistic or believable even for fiction...." Read more

33 customers mention "Difficulty to put down"27 positive6 negative

Customers find the book hard to put down and easy to read.

"Fast paced and hard to put down. This is a great book and well written. I recommend this book to all." Read more

"Over all the book is pretty good. It is an easy and quick read...." Read more

"...Plenty of excitement. Hard book to put down. Has a good story line. Shows the relationship of those who have served." Read more

"Thoroughly enjoyable and very difficult to put down, I'm so glad a took a chance a while back buying this authors first book as each and every one..." Read more

32 customers mention "Violence level"25 positive7 negative

Customers appreciate the violence in the book, describing it as vicious and furious, with one customer noting it's not too graphic.

"...This one has murder, attempted murder, people on the take, an attempt to blame a murder on Briggs, a band of ex vets who stand with Briggs and a..." Read more

"...if the reason was a mix of thrilling scenarios, a ton of action, tense moments, jack-ass characters and the location of the story...." Read more

"...The author presents themes of honor, sincerely, integrity and righteous anger...." Read more

"It was not really acceptable in that it was very violent...." Read more

26 customers mention "Story quality"26 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, particularly praising it as a tale of justice and revenge, with one customer noting it as a wonderful addition to the Corps Justice series.

"The Corp Justice series is my favorite series. Once I open one of the books, I can’t stop reading until I finish...." Read more

"...What an excellent story of honor, loyalty, justice, honesty, and getting to see the guy in the white hat win...." Read more

"A superb story of justice for the ordinary folk, who get taken for a ride just too many times...." Read more

"...Lots of action, adventure, suspense and mystery. Great read in the Corps Justice series. Highly recommended." Read more

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  • claudette valliere
    5.0 out of 5 stars Two thumbs up, way up
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2014
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    One super read.

    This one starts with Daniel Briggs.

    Briggs is the best friend and body guard for Cal Stokes, owner of SSI.

    Before Briggs attained that position he was a wanderer. A guy who woke up in a barn in Defuniak Springs, Fl. How he got there he has no idea. In fact he didn't even know the name of the Town he was in.

    Briggs quickly finds out when three men head into the barn. The men are intent on beating Briggs to a pulp. Seems Briggs beat the crap out of all of them at Pappy's, a local bar. They were hassling a young waitress and Briggs interfered. Now they want him beaten or dead.

    Briggs has just left the marine corp and has loads of baggage. He also has loads of training and ability. Training and ability that will serve him well.

    The owner of the barn is a Hollis Hernden. Hernden with his shotgun puts the run on Johnny Laney and his two cousins. He also advises Briggs that Max Laney, grandfather to Johnny Laney, owns almost all of the Town hence Johnny Laney belief that he can do whatever he wants, whenever he wants. Almost everyone in Town is beholden to Max Laney in one way or another.

    Herndon also decides Daniel Briggs needs a friend and he, Hollis, will be that friend.

    So begins one great read.

    This one has murder, attempted murder, people on the take, an attempt to blame a murder on Briggs, a band of ex vets who stand with Briggs and a Briggs who's more than capable of defending himself and taking it to those who are chasing him.

    Five Stars all the way.
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  • John
    4.0 out of 5 stars I thought I was Reading a Jack Reacher Novel
    Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2014
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    Adrift is the first book that I've read by this author. He pulled me in from the very beginning - holding me captive until I finished the entire book - doing so in a single setting. The author's style is similar to Lee Childs and I could picture Daniel in the same role as Jack Reacher. I found out about the series at the end of the story and Immediately went to Amazon and downloaded the first four books in the Corps Justice series - hoping they are similar in style and just as good as Adrift.

    The backside of this story is that the main character, Daniel, is a former Marine who had successfully completed three tours of duty in both Afghanistan and Iraq. His actions there saved many American lives, resulting in him receiving medals for bravery, Now, as a civilian, he is plagued with those memories of former battles and fellow soldiers killed that continue playing out in his mind - PTSD punishing him for serving his country and he turns to booze to stop it all.

    After awakening with a serious hangover, Daniel finds himself in a strange barn - angry voices outside alert him that people are looking for him. All he remembers is getting off the bus and going inside of a bar during the rest stop...the bus must have left without him, leaving him with absolutely no idea where he is. Daniel is soon rescued by the farm owner, he befriends the farmer and helps around the property for a meal. This farmer is a veteran of the Korean War - he recognizes Daniels' symptoms and offers himself as a sounding board. One day leads to another...

    Meanwhile, both men learn they are targets of a corrupt town family and company of thugs, who attempt to pin the murder of a local waitress on the "visitor" to save one of their own. Little did they know who they were dealing with...Once Daniel is forced into "training mode", he becomes a killing machine, trying hard to make things right for his new friend and the entire town.

    Highly recommended! I did hold back a single star because of the number of typos found within the story, but they don't deter from the story and message. I'm looking forward to starting the series and will follow up with additional reviews.

    John Podlaski, author
    Cherries - A Vietnam War Novel
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  • Nancy K. Oliver
    5.0 out of 5 stars The marine and the farmer
    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2017
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    I've read many of C. G. Cooper's books, starting with the Corps Justice. Many books in to the series, I realized there was another series about a character that joined the team a few books in. His name is Daniel Briggs. This series is about Daniel before he knew about Cal Stokes and his group. Daniel is a highly decorated former marine who served in the Middle East, and is trying to drown his PTSD in alcohol. He has a destination in Florida, traveling by bus, but drinking along the way. His last memory is of the bus stopping for a rest stop, and going into a bar, and he wakes up with a pounding hangover in someone's barn. Hearing voices, he realizes someone is after him. Instead of hiding, he confronts them and the insuing fight tangles him with a corrupt but powerful family in a small town. Befriended by the farmer who owns the barn, he finds things get complicated really fast, and he is in for a fight for his life and the people around him.
    This book is even more exciting and fast paced than the other books Mr. Cooper has written, and I'm looking forward to the next 3 books in the Daniel Briggs series. It pulls you in from the start, and holds you there. It was dawn before I could finally put it down, but even then it was because my eyes were so tired it was difficult to read. Great book!
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  • Craig Warrick
    5.0 out of 5 stars Finding out about Daniel Briggs
    Reviewed in Australia on February 8, 2017
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    I have read all the Corps Justice books. Now I needed to find out as much as I could about the old Daniel Briggs. Book 1 has really got me hooked. Onto book 2
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  • Yim
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
    Reviewed in Canada on June 21, 2017
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    I am addicted to the city cooper novels I would like to see stories about the different characters separate from the main Novels
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  • Geoff
    5.0 out of 5 stars Minster and Marine
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 26, 2015
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    Great storyline that made me want to keep reading, I didn't want it to end. Like many returning heroes, Daniel just wants a quiet life but local hoodlums always seem to stop this.
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  • KISHORE
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in India on July 12, 2019
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    Pacy thriller
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  • Carmen
    4.0 out of 5 stars great read!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2014
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    This reminds me of a Lee Child book...a damaged valiant hero fighting against an evil tyrant. Good writing and a compelling story. I will look for more to read from CG Cooper!
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