Danger awaits Marine veteran Jake Wolfe in San Diego. There he finds white sand beaches, warm turquoise water, boat trips among gray whales, and … cold blooded murder.
It was meant to be a vacation for Jake and his war dog, Cody, but violence erupts when he crosses paths with a criminal cartel urgently seeking to reclaim a deadly package.
Jake learns the missing item is a threat to US citizens … threat to US citizens and vows to stop the cartel from possessing it, no matter what vigilante justice actions he might have to take.
Time is running out and thousands of innocent lives are at risk. Will the two combat veterans be able to retrieve the dangerous item before the killers do? The clock is ticking, but Jake hopes that if anybody can help find the package, it has to be his highly-trained and ultra-intelligent dog, Cody.
Find out what happens next. Start reading the latest Jake and Cody thriller right now and enjoy another fast-paced stand-alone story by author Mark Nolan.
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San Diego Dead (Jack Wolfe #4)
By Mark Nolan
4 stars
San Diego Dead was an action packed story from beginning to end and whilst this isn’t my usual genre to read I have to say I have really enjoyed this series and would highly recommend it to others. The action begins straight away and I find that I am completely hooked on what I am reading. The multiple points of view in the story mean that as a reader I feel like I am truly absorbed by the story. I have to say Cody is just adorable! I love that he is included in the story so much – makes it fun to read amongst the drama and action of Jack’s life! Jack is still as great as always – there is just something about him that draws me to him, I think it’s his dedication to his job and his protectiveness of the people he cares about (not forgetting Cody of course!!)
I look forward to more from this author again in the future!
San Diego Dead by Mark Nolan is book four of the Jake Wolfe series. Though it is book four in the series, this book can be read as a standalone.
This story is a fast paced, action packed thriller. You can’t help but be on the edge of your seat wondering how Jake is going to get himself out of the situation he stumbled into. This book is able to pull you in from the beginning and doesn’t let go until you find out how once again Jake is able to protect his country and it’s citizens. I can’t wait to see if there is more in store for Jake.
SAN DIEGO DEAD (Jake Wolfe Series Book 4) by Mark Nolan
5++++++++ Stars
This is my first book by this author and Im kicking myself because of that…This was 100% awesome and falls into my favorite genre of all time and written so perfectly, I can’t believe I haven’t read this author before now!
I will be going back asap and starting this series from the start because I want all the history I feel like I am missing. That does not mean this can be read as a standalone because I had no problem reading it but I want it all. LOL
This started right on page 1 with me being completely invested and I fell in love with both Jake and Cody. This hit me in all the feels but more than anything had me reading so fast I had to keep slowing myself down so I didn’t finish too fast. I must say I completely enjoyed Cody’s POV, that was brilliant and I was not expecting that.
This book has everything and I can not recommend it high enough and I can not wait to read the whole series including this one all over again and I can’t wait for more.
Mr. Nolan has a new fan and I’ll be one clicking everything!
Loved It!!
San Diego Dead
An Action Thriller
Jake Wolfe
Book 4
By Mark Nolan
Best of the Best, right here. Not for those under 18, due to violence.
Jake Wolfe was a marine, Semper Fi and all. Now out of the service, he became a lawyer. But first he is going on a much needed vacation. As he begins to relax, trouble finds him. Now his is involved in a manhunt. His goal is to keep his brothers and loved one safe. Only one way to protect those he cares for. Revenge is his goal, but only for those who hurt the innocent. He has begun what he does best, find and catch Rojo! Can he protect those he loves and save the lives of others along the way? Only one way to find out!
Mark Nolan writes an “End of your Seat Thriller.” He has a way of building his characters, and keeping you on the edge. Once I started his book I could not put it down. You will find this is a fast paced novel, that you will need to finish. Word to the wise! Read this series in order. I will not give you any spoilers. All I will say is you won’t be disappointed! Mark Nolan you have done it again. I am looking forward to reading more from Mark Nolan!
SAN DIEGO DEAD (Jake Wolfe Series Book 4) by Mark Nolan. I LOVED this book. Its the 4th book in the Jack Wolfe series and I couldn’t put it down. Its the story of Jake Wolfe, a retired Marine turned Lawyer and his super smart, super trained war veteran dog Cody. They have planned this wonderful vacation to San Diego & Cabo San Lucas but of course nothing goes as planned. They find themselves in the middle of a murder and it involves a criminal cartel and a missing package they want back badly. The cartel will do anything to get it back. When Jake finds out the missing package contains something that is a huge threat to the US he decides he will do whatever it takes to find it before the Cartel does. With the help of Cody, Jake is determined they can find this package but will they beat the Cartel who will stop at nothing to find it first including murder whoever gets in their way? Will Cody & Jake survive this mission they didn’t want to be on? Read San Diego Dead to find out. I fell in love with Cody more and more in this book!
San Diego Dead was a thrilling 5 star read and book four in the Jake Wolfe series.
You get pulled in right from the beginning when Jake and his dog Cody are floating in the ocean with sharks circling. Cody is an adopted war dog who is now a service animal for Jake.
Jake is taking a vacation with his girlfriend Sarah and his dog Cody. Jake was a marine, he is now a lawyer who is also part of a secret group. He is very well trained and dangerous man right along with Cody his dog. When Sarah has a woman approach demanding a package, Jake and Sarah are determined to find out what this package is.
Will they find the package before it gets in the wrong hands?
We get lots of action, mystery, murder and so much more. You will be on the edge of your seat waiting to see what is coming next. Overall I really enjoyed this read, all of the books in the series can be read as stand alones. I look forward to reading more from this author and series. 1-click and get started today.
San Diego Dead is the 4th book in the Jack Wolfe series by Mark Nolan. It continues the story of Jake Wolfe, and his retired war dog, Cody. These books are always action packed, and you never know what will happen next. In this story, Jake is trying to take a break from his job as a government hired assassin. But no surprise, he gets roped back in. His skills are just too sought after, and he finds it hard not to take the job, having personal stake in it. However, his job once again puts his relationship on the line. Will Sarah continue to stand by, even when it puts her life at risk over and over? Read the book and find out. While you could probably enjoy this book as a stand alone, or the first you read, I recommend you go back and read the other books. It will give you the full story, and lets face it, they are just good!
San Diego Dead: An Action Thriller (Jake Wolfe Book 4) by Mark Nolan is just brilliant. I had forgotten about this series, sorry Mark, but as soon as I realised what it was, I was into it without a second thought. Mark always gives us a thrilling ride with lots of twists and turns. The Jake Wolfe series is one of my all-time favourites. I must say I had a chuckle when I saw just how the cartel were thwarted in their attempts at kidnapping. Anywhoo, Mark always makes his stories of Jake and Cody with plenty of action and danger, adventures and drama, mayhem and murder that makes it hard to put down. I love that the story is told in multiple POV’s and that Cody also has a voice. It’s almost as though he doesn’t know he isn’t human. The characters are hard not to fall in love with their own unique personalities and characteristics. Emotions run high when we see others in danger and the heart gets a good ‘ol pump.
Jake Wolfe is an ex-marine, but he is also more than just a lawyer, he is also part of a secret covert operative team. He is drawn between is feelings for his beautiful woman and his time spent working in highly sensitive and above people pay grades work. He along with Cody an ex-marine war dog have become an explosive team and they have no problem with holding the extremely bad guys accountable and then some.
Sarah finds it hard to deal with the work that Jake does, even if it is above her pay grade and is top secret. But after a series of events where she has to use some brute force she has a slightly better understanding of why he is compelled to do whatever it is he does.
Mark I need more and soon, don’t make me wait! Please……………………….
I highly recommend this series to everyone and I can’t wait to see what they get up to next.
Another amazing adventure with Jake Wolfe and his sidekick Cody. This story is number 4 in the Jake Wolfe series and must be read in order. San Diego Dead starts with action, continues with action and ends with action! Hang on for the wild ride that is Jake Wolfe! Protecting the USA is a tough and violent job so there is a little violence throughout this story. Each story is getting better and better. Characters on top of characters, some from previous stories and some that are new. Being a romance lover I am still waiting for Jake to have his “happily ever after”!
I can highly recommend this entire adventure! If you have read the other stories then you already know you want to read this one!! If you haven’t, what are you waiting for!?!
San Diego Dead: An Action Thriller by Mark Nolan is the fourth book in the Jake Wolfe series. This book, and series, is action packed and fast paced and really will leave you wanting to read more and more.
I loved this book right from the start. I was instantly drawn into the story and the characters. I absolutely love the relationship between Jake and Cody. This is probably one of the strongest bonds between dog and human I have read in a book before. It was so convincing.
The story was really good as well. I felt like it kicked straight off and there was no hesitation in getting into it. It had a punchy story line and was action packed. I was constantly on the edge of my seat wondering how the characters were going to navigate the situation they found themselves in. I was fully engaged and thoroughly enjoyed the whole story. If you haven’t done so already then I definitely recommend you try these books!
I give San Diego Dead: An Action Thriller (Jake Wolfe Book 4) by Mark Nolan, 5 stars.
Jake just wants to have a relaxing vacation with his dog and his girlfriend. However, things quickly turn south. His girlfriend is attacked and it looks like a Mexican cartel may be behind it. Using their former military background Jake and war dog Cody are quickly pulled into things much more frightening than anyone ever imagined. Can they get to the bottom of it? But what will the cost be? While they are trained for this type of thing, they are personally affected in ways they could never imagine.
This book was fascinating. It is the first book I have read in the series and the author did a great job of making me not feel too confused, giving me a brief background of what I needed to know. The story itself pulled me right in, and I could not stop reading until I finished it. I enjoyed how the point of view kept changing too. You got to see things from different angles. The people (and dog) in this book seemed so real and complex. Each one had their own issues they were struggling with while still keeping true to themselves. Some in good ways, some in not so good ways.
This book has an intriguing story, lots of suspense, strong characters, and the cherry on top is of course Cody! I cannot wait to go back and read the previous books. I highly recommend this book.
A great read about danger. Jake and Cody just wan to have a relaxing vacation in Mexico after protecting their country from dangerous forces. But fate has other ideas when a mysterious woman attacks his girlfriend Sarah. With a drug cartel group behind them, they flee back to America to find safety and also learn more about a mysterious package the cartel desperately wants to retrieve. As events unravel and danger threatens everyone, can Jake and his friends stop these enemies before its too late?
A great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns. Well developed characters like Jake determined but protective underneath or Cody as smart and intelligent and an adorable dog. Great cast of supporting characters like the anxious Sarah or the good friend Pez or Easton as gruff but kind underneath. A great villain in Rop cold and ruthless and menacing. However, at times it felt as if there were to many marines to keep track of which could have been reduced.
I loved the visual detail throughout the novel like with the vacation scenes with the beach and the sea for a sense of calm. Or the scenes with the whales as giant but beautiful creatures for asense of woner. Or the scenes with the sharks in the stormy sea, pulling the reader straight into the action from the start wonderfully written. Or the use of the senses throughout the novel with tastes and smells and sounds so vivid its as if you’re actually there.
I also liked the use of switching the perspective to Cody for a dogs narrative which is something you don’t often see in novels and was a great addition to the story. I also liked the use of Mexican culture in the vacation scenes with its language and people and customs given the respect they deserve and giving the novel a sense of character wonderfully written.
The only issue I would raise is that there was a lot of long sentences that made it difficult to read which could eb resolved by a variety of sentence lengths. There was also a lot of repetition with Sarah’s inner dialogue which could also be reduced. Fast paced action and high stakes made for a captivating read. Overall, a great read and I would give it four stars..
San Diego Dead is the fourth book in the Jake Wolfe series by Mark Nolan. Mark Nolan does an amazing job in that you can read these books as stand alone stories. Nolan’s characters are lovable and believable just like they were in the “real world”. Nolan has a way of grabbing my attention at the first page and holds my attention until the end. This story kept me on the edge of my seat and even caused me to scream out loud to warn what is coming up. The main characters Jake and his dog Cody have come into some sticky situations and in this story there is no difference. Jake and Cody are on vacation, at least they thought they were on vacation. There just happens to be a drug cartel with a deadly package that needs to be found. Jake and Cody are on the case and we will see who gets to the package first. Will Jake and Cody find the package before the drug cartel? Will the drug cartel get the package first which will cause some deaths? Stay tune and read San Diego Dead to find out which party finds the deadly package.
San Diego Dead (Jake Wolfe #4) by Mark Nolan
4 out of 5 stars
San Diego Dead is the fourth book in the Jakes Wolfe series but it’s only the second book in this series that I have read. The characters were well written and the story was in-depth, intense and very suspenseful. I really enjoyed this story.
Jake Wolfe is a Marine-turned-lawyer Jake Wolfe is on his vacation to sunny San Diego and Cabo San Lucas. While enjoying the white beaches, warm blue water and boat trips among the gray whales he also finds cold blooded murder. He crosses paths with a criminal cartel urgently seeking to reclaim a deadly package.
Jake learns the missing item is a threat to US citizens and vows to stop the cartel from possessing it, no matter what vigilante justice actions he might have to take. Time is running out and thousands of innocent lives are at risk ill Jake be-able to save the innocent lives?
I was a little lost in the beginning because I didn’t know what happened because I didn’t read book 2 and 3 but I will be reading them soon.
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I can not get enough of reading and visualizing Jake and Cody “working” together. When an officer says she need volunteer DNA sample from a suspect. Jake and Cody say “no problem” and proceed to “scare” the man til he pees his pants. Then smile and say Thank you for your donation. Stuff like this are what make Jake and Cody so much fun to read. Plus all the personable time with Cody wanting bacon or huffing in agreement or laughing(pant, pant, pant) at what Jake says. Cody is a star in his own. He helps make this action adventure story.
Jake ….well Jake is the brains of the operations. He is smart on his own. I love how his brain works to figure things out. He must get that from his Marine days. Think fast and on your feet. He is not afraid and steps right up to danger. His friends are as important as his dog are to him. I love love love his dedication to Cody. I am surprised all the places he takes Cody during the book. When Cody is added to him they are an unstoppable team.
The secondary characters are all helpful in moving the story along. Roxanne, Terrell, Pez and even the agents all have light hearted moments that make this story not quite so heavy. Add in Jakes sarcasm/wit and Cody’s dogginess and it’s a perfect recipe.
I have enjoyed all of these books so far. This one is no exception. It is full of action and moves right along. The characters are fun, dangerous and interesting. It’s easy to forget daily life and just keep reading about Cody and Jake. My only wish is that these would come out on audio.
PS. Thanks for the wonderful new gear I was able to read about. As always I love the Dear Reader at the back so I can find out what is real.
San Diego Dead is the fourth instalment in Mark Nolan’s Jake Wolfe series. You can read it as a standalone as each book has its own story BUT I would recommend you to read them in order as then you really get into Jake and his friends’/compatriots’ lives. I love how there is a story line below it all that carries on from story to story!
San Diego Dead is an action thriller that is so fast paced that it leaves you breathless! It takes Jake, our lawyer, ex-marine, and covert operative, and his ex war dog Cody after cartels, narcoterrorists, assassins and it is filled with danger and violence and murder and sharks and … what else do you need?! Add to this that the story is told from multiple point of views and I have to confess that one of the best one is through the perspective of Cody!
I understand that the romance is sort of secondary to Jake Wolfe stories, still there were moments when my heart ached when I read about the rocky patches that Jake and Sarah hit and until the last page I was there with Cody, hoping that Jake does his best to work things out with her …
This is already the fourth book of Jake and Cody’s adventures and I cannot wait what the writer will bring us next!
The book is an action adventure story with twists and turns on every page.
Jake and Cody are war veterans who have been partnered together through all the conflicts in the line of duty and now in their retirement.
However Jake and Cody aren’t retired as they do secret missions for the US Government.
An assignment to kill a boat thief to stop him selling boats leads to a war between Jake and the Criminal Cartels. Now no one is safe. The criminal cartel are after Jake and Cody and anyone else connected to a ‘package’.
When the cartel assasins attack murdering Jakes friend and injuring his girlfriend Sarah this becomes personal and Jake and Cody are now on a mission to end this and save the people they love.
It is an amazing book and i couldnt stop reading it
San Diego Dead: An Action Thriller (Jake Wolfe Book 4)
by Mark Nolan
I have loved this series since the first time I met Jake and Cody. This book is just as amazing. This story is full of action and fast paced. I was on the edge of my seat for most of the time while I was reading. This book is definitely a nail-biter. Every time I start reading one of these books I know it’s going to be an all nighter because it pulls me right in and I can’t put it down until I find out how it ends. I love how this story I’d so full of detail that I feel like I’m right there in it. This is a must read if you want to find out if Jake and Cody can find their way out of the situation they have found themselves in and if they can save a lot of innocent lives.
5 Star
SAN DIEGO DEAD (Jake Wolfe Series Book 4) by Mark Nolan
This series has quickly become one of my favorites. I was literally excited to see this was available to read. Every time I pick up a book by this Author I’m instantly drawn in and it’s hard to put it down. I find myself saying one more chapter and next thing I know I’ve read the whole book. This story has Jake and Cody searching for a missing item if it’s not recovered Innocence lives are at stake. Find out what happens next on their new adventure that is full of action, and a drug cartel.I can’t wait to read the next is this series
This is Book 4 in a series titled “Jake Wolf” and the story flowed like good wine. I could not stop reading; rarely put it down. To begin with, if you like dogs and vets and marines, you’re going to love this story. If you like boats and like me, always wished you could live on a boat, you’re going to doubly like this book.
While Nolan writes very good descriptive scenes, I have rarely seen anyone “write” action so well. You know, action is something we watch on tv or in the movies that makes us sit up, or cover our eyes, or gasp…something emotional. Well, somehow, Mark Nolan did that right here in this book. I truly was sitting on the edge of my seat part of the time.
I’m not much of a 5-star rater. As a reviewer, I read maybe 50 to 60 books a year and I rate maybe 4 or 5 as a 5-star book all year. It isn’t that there aren’t plenty of good books. It’s just that, in my opinion, a rating that high should only be for special books. A book that holds my interest throughout, one that’s well-written, very few typos or editing errors, has a flow to it that never once trips you up because of an out of place thought or word, has characters I like or maybe hate, has descriptive writing good enough to allow me to put myself right there in the moment. That’s a lot to ask I know, but this was that kind of book and I wanted to make sure I communicated how strongly I felt about its quality.
The only thing I can think of that isn’t ok is that there isn’t another Jake and Cody book out yet. Hurry up Mr. Nolan.