March 11, 2004. The Madrid train bombings kill 193 innocent civilians. What the terrorists didn’t know was on that fateful day they also succeeded in creating their worst nightmare. No one knew who he was, what he looked like, where he came from, nor who he worked for. He was a sniper who could take a target out from eight-hundred yards to a mile. He could kill with a long gun, short gun, or no … long gun, short gun, or no gun. He was lethal with edged weapons, explosives, poisons, or no weapon at all. Targets could be executed from afar or die with his breath in their faces.
Among his enemies he has many names: El Gato, the cat, Alshaytan, the Devil in Arabic, the Ghost, and many others.
His real name is Rex Dalton. He has no friends. He has no family. He has no girl. He has only one motto; don’t hate the terrorists. Instead kill them, so they can’t kill again.
THE FULCRUM is a full-length novel, a nail-biting thriller by best-selling author JC Ryan. It is the first book in the electrifying new Rex Dalton series.
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I must admit I am currently reading this book, but agree with others that it is hard to put down. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that the bombing incident actually took place as I did not remember this. The things described in this book unfortunately are true and actually happening in today’s world! It makes you want to not think about what is actually happening and to continue with you every day life. But everything mentioned in this book so far is actually happening and has been happening for years. I recommend everyone reading this book.
A thrilling novel that shows what terrorists can do to a man’s life and what he does to end their’s!
The Fulcrum – My first read by this author and I couldn’t put the book down! Mesmerized by the writing style, the vivid descriptions and the storylines, I read without stopping. Fast paced, action packed and interesting on several facets. Rex is a good example of what many Americans used to be, the masses who made this country great. Now after the decades of the Dark State (read chapter 15 for clarification) at work molding the brainwashed and dumb downed younger American generations with Mickey Dees and smartphones, our future and security is at stake. This is not a political agenda on part of the author, but part of the description of what we’re facing; the reasons Rex became driven. The truth of what we’re actually facing with cartels, terrorists and the havoc and destruction caused by the corruption and ineptness of our government’s screaming chimps. Oh, sorry, our politicians.
I thought our Founding Fathers voted English (by one vote over German) as our Country’s language? A point that caused me concern was his blacking out and thinking he was rescuing his sister. Not sure he would have been allowed to continue, but I’m not in that world and maybe he has special talents that were in dire need. As for mental testing, as determined as he was, he probably had the ability to pass them. Of course there’s clarification later concerning those tests. While the ending was not a cliffhanger, the job was accomplished, plus; the ending gives the opening to the next book of the series. Ludlum is my favorite author, but I’ve found another one that I look forward to reading more of his work. The only editing needed was Internet, somehow everyone thinks this proper noun and place is lower case. I found this book on authorsxp.com. 5*
As a huge fan of the Rossler Foundation Mysteries, I was very much looking forward to this new series. But, that being said, I probably will not read any more from this series. You may wonder why I gave the book a 5 star rating if I didn’t like it…well, I DID like it. It was well written, the characters were great, and I believed everything that the story was about could be true. The trouble is that I am by nature, a PollyAnna. I’m an ostrich. I don’t want to know things like what I read. I hung on every page, but I was extremely relieved when it ended the way it did. I don’t want to know anything more about what Rex Dalton is capable of doing. I think he is a necessary part of this world, and I truly believe that this book will be a great hit with the right crowd of people. But not me. Probably. I don’t want to know or even imagine how life works.
Love Rex Dalton
Well written with a great story line. Love the characters. Want to read more of the author’s books.
I really enjoyed this first Rex Dalton novel and the others I have read. I would recommend this series for those who enjoy books by Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, and Daniel Silva.
I love all of JC Ryan, and this was a great book.
This was a very good book. Kept me interested from cover to cover.
I have read several of JC Ryan’s books and enjoyed them all.
Book started out as 5+, but slowed down. Some filler that seemed to take away some action of missions, but still a very good book. Have started the next in series.
It’s a good book series. I especially love the term man jammies. Seriously it’s a very good series of books. It’s fast paced, the characters are great and all around a good read.
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Great read!
If you are looking for a non-stop action book—this is the one for you.
I could not put this book down, I had to see what came next.
I hope you like Digger as much as I do.
I recently read The Fulcrum, the first novel in JC Ryan’s Rex Dalton Thriller series. Rex’s life is turned upside down when quite by chance he escaped a horrible terrorist attack in Madrid. Despite a loving girlfriend, the loss of his family is too much for him. He pushes his girlfriend aside as he searches for a way to avenge their deaths.
With a riveting plot and larger-than-life characters, JC takes readers on a whirlwind tour of exotic locations. But first, we find out how Rex will carry out his plan.The story is well-written and you’ll find it hard to put down. I don’t like to spoil stories for others, so you’ll have to get a copy, but this is a fantastic story. I’ve already become a fan of JC’s work and will definitely be continuing to read more!
Love the human and dog relationship. The book is well written as well as the books that follow.
Really enjoyed this book. Very good read.
some repetive parts
Wafer-thin and 2 dimensional. Even Trump supporters write books. Won’t be continuing the series.
Excellent fast action thriller.