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Savage Lies (John Savage Thriller) Paperback – June 7, 2018

by Peter Boland (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 464 ratings
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#1 BEST-SELLING INDIE AUTHOR IN AMAZON CRIME ACTION & ADVENTURE.
 
"Wow! My goodness, what a book!" Five stars, Amazon reviewer
 
An abandoned van in London, containing the surgically removed wombs of missing girls. 
John Savage sets out to find one of the victims, thinking it's a simple case of sex trafficking. What he discovers is more shockingthan he could have ever imagined...
John Savage keeps hearing a voice in his head telling him to end it all. It's surprising he doesn't hear more voices, considering the hundreds of people he's killed in the name of democracy. That changes when the mother of a missing girl asks for his help. Just another statistic to the police, Savage goes looking for the girl, sending him deeper and deeper down a terrifying rabbit hole. He uncovers a conspiracy that leads him across Europe, to the dark and lonely pine forests of Scandinavia. To a twisted and heart-pounding conclusion. 
 
Savage Lies is a fast-paced action thriller for fans of Lee Child and David Baldacci.
 
"The action never stops" Five stars, Vine Voice
 
"I couldn't put it down" Five stars, Amazon reviewer
 
"One of my books of the year" Five stars, Suze reviews
 
"Book to treasure" Five stars, Terence B Bulmer
 
"Action-packed & highly entertaining" Top 50 Amazon reviewer
 
"A must read" Five stars, SusanWallace
 
"One you don't want to miss. Highly recommended" Five stars, Paula D
 
"Action packed! Remember to breathe!" Fivestars, Julie Young
 
"Loved it" Five stars, Craig Reid
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  1. Book 1 of 4
    John Savage Action Thriller
  2. Print length
    396 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Creative Adrenalin
  5. Publication date
    June 7, 2018
  6. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.88 x 8.5 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    099356951X
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0993569517
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"Highly entertaining." Red Adept.

"This is a masterful bit of storytelling." Kath Middleton.

"Move over Jason Bourne, John Savage is in the house!" Deanna Finn.

"It kept me glued to the pages from the word go." Sophie Bristow Harris.

About the Author

After studying to be an architect, Pete realised he wasn't very good at it. He liked designing buildings he just couldn't make them stand up, which is a bit of a handicap in an industry that likes to keep things upright. So he switched to advertising, writing ads for everything from cruise lines to zombie video games. After meeting his wife Shalini and having two children, he was amazed when she sat and actually wrote a book. Then another and another. They were good too. Really good. So he thought, I'll have a go at that. He soon realised there's no magic formula. You just have to put one word in front of the other (and keep doing that for about a year). It also helps if you can resist the lure of surfing, playing Nintendo with the kids and drinking beer in front of the TV.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Creative Adrenalin (June 7, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 396 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 099356951X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0993569517
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.88 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 464 ratings

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After studying to be an architect, Pete realised he wasn't very good at it. He liked designing buildings he just couldn't make them stand up, which is a bit of a handicap in an industry that likes to keep things upright. So he switched to advertising, writing ads for everything from cruise lines to zombie video games.

After becoming disillusioned with working in ad agencies, he switched to writing thriller novels (or was it because he just wanted to work at home in his pyjamas?). He soon realised there's no magic formula. You just have to put one word in front of the other (and keep doing that for about a year). It also helps if you can resist the lure of surfing, playing Nintendo Switch with his son, watching America's Next Top Model with his daughter and drinking beer in a garden chair.

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Susan1
5.0 out of 5 stars “Resilient, Resourceful, and Unmerciful”
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2018
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Wow! Former SAS operative, a hero to his country, John Savage, retired and in his 50’s, has been brought down by grief. The two people he loves the most are gone and he cannot find an anchor to hold him to life. Amazingly, he asks for help before he kills himself! Savage just didn’t tell anyone about that one voice in his head that is “a symptom of his declining mental health”. After therapy, working out in a health club helps. Then he meets someone, Theresa, who asks him for help, and that really has him feeling better! Theresa’s daughter, Bella has disappeared. While trying to find Bella, Savage meets and hires a brilliant IT tech, Tannaz. This is the smartest thing Savage does in the beginning of his search! Savage is a mesmerizing character!

This book is wonderfully clever, sometimes funny, and with many surprises and twists. Touching on subjects such as kidnapping, sex trafficking, politics, far right and far left crazies, and mind control, “Savage Lies” is an engrossing and fabulously entertaining read!
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Rubyredz
4.0 out of 5 stars Impressive Thriller
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2018
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Great storyline. When I thought I had it figured out, the story took a turn in another direction. Savage is a fine character and handles himself well. His tekkie partner is a cool addition to the book. The last scene in the health club office drug on for a bit, which is the reason for the less than perfect review. It
Is a page turner right up there with Reacher!
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IanB
5.0 out of 5 stars Could not put it down!
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2020
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I was desperately searching around for a new book after weeks of trying and stopping different authors. Saw this and decided to try a sample. Immediately bought the full book and read it in one sitting. Such a breath of fresh air to have a real character that one can identify with not some superhuman American-style hero with perfect teeth and super powers. This guy loves a cup of tea, has weaknesses, and yet when he gets going, you’re in an action-packed thriller like the best of them. I did not see the clever twist coming at all !!! Such a pleasure - I hope this series will go on for “yonks”.
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CaryLory
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and exciting
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2019
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Interesting series and did enjoy Savage’s life in dangerous situations. Clever action and lifestyle with more exciting action to come in this thriller series.
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James Jansen
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2019
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Having read all of Shalini Boland’s books, I bought Peter’s because, well, it’s her husband.
This book is definitely a page turner for sure. I just could not put it down. The characters are brilliant and I could see all of them so clearly.
A lot of research has gone into this book. I particularly like the details of places and circumstances, some quite technical.
I finished this book last night and bought the second book in the series straight away and I will start it tonight. I would highly recommend.
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Buzy_reading
3.0 out of 5 stars I expected something different
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2018
I’d recommend reading the prequel Savage before reading Savage
Lies to gain a better understanding of who John Savage is. I personally think the first 9 chapters of Savage Lies should have been included in the prequel to assist with the transitional changes in John’s career move.

When a trained killer retires from the SAS he sets out for a life as a civilian. He’s retired, yet still capable of confronting dangerous men. John’s skills get put to use by bringing down dangerous men.
I wasn’t expecting John’s character to quit his job and become a retired civilian. Even as a civilian John’s life is anything but dull. However, even with his expertise and knowledge in the SAS I didn’t find this to be the fast paced story as indicated in the description. I never felt myself get immersed in the story. I wasn’t motivated to read each chapter, but I was determined to finish it. Some of the chapters ended abruptly not transitioning well into the next chapter.

I suppose my definition for highly entertaining varies from most other readers. There was action, but it wasn’t action packed nor was it fast paced. I found one scene to stretch on for far too long. This story went in a completely different direction than I expected: a political one.

On a positive note, Mr. Boland impressed me with his hacker knowledge. He is a meticulous writer making sure to note every detail. The writing was a bit repetitive in some areas. The process for obtaining information was lengthy. I appreciated all the effort put into researching SAS training it was quite extensive.

I liked John Savage’s character he had a sarcastic personality that won me over. His skills were exceptional. He was good at casing out a scene and reading people. He was a well rounded character who fit the role as an SAS agent. He was a clever negotiator with a sharp attitude.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Time to stay alert!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2021
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The storyline is a complex one. There are many ways to capture someone. This is a sadistic plot to kidnap people for the bad guy's bidding. With so much human trafficking going on and people just disappearing, well, just stay alert. Savage has his work cut out for him .Exciting.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A great read!
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2018
John Savage has been through it all: Special Forces missions, the loss of his family, and now he finds himself teetering on the brink until he is faced with a new mission. A young woman disappears and he senses that there is more to it than the police realize. As he follows a shadowy trail to find her, he gets help from Tannaz, a cyber geek who is able to hack anything. Soon, he finds himself getting caught up in a much larger plot, one he didn't see coming. I enjoyed this thriller by writer Peter Boland. It had plenty of twists and included enough details to make it feasible if not believable. The main character is strong but not invincible which gives him a kind of vulnerability to which readers can easily relate. A great read!!
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Mr. J. A. Alder
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2020
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Peter Boland is a new author for me. I am so glad I found him and his character of John Savage. I really enjoyed reading the book and genuinely found it hard to put down. The story was well thought out and a good insight was given to not only John Savage but to the other characters. My next book will be Savage Games, which is the second in this series. A big thank you to the author and from me a well deserved 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Solario
4.0 out of 5 stars Unpleasantly violent at times, Boland has a brain that conjures up new concepts in thriller books.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 16, 2023
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Savage is similar to Lee Chids's Reacher. More ruthless. Kills just to be sure. I'm not certain I will buy another but I had to finish it so 4 stars.
I bought this because I enjoyed his amusing Charity Shop Detectives and Beach Hut Murders. Brilliant. Try them.
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nico44
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 6, 2022
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Brilliant read that keeps you on your toes and can't put it down plot and when you do put it down you miss it ! with an imaginative and refreshingly different story line.
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Jan Swan
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 23, 2018
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Loved this book, was drawn into the story straight away. It has it all action, suspense, nail biting moments and even some humor. John Savage is a likable strong and sometimes vulnerable character.Really didn't want the book to end . Cant wait for the next one.
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Julian
4.0 out of 5 stars Action packed from start to finish
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 26, 2018
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A great read from the outset. Humour and intelligence drive the plot in unexpected and at time terrifying ways. The characters are engaging and well developed. I can’t wait for the next adventure.
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