Last Breath

I absolutely love this series by author Tom Barber! Action, suspense, amazing plots and wonderful characters in every moment of this exciting read! Sam Archer is a hero, of sorts, but he remains human above all and reacts to situations the same way many of us would. This is the very best thriller series you could possibly read, I have not been let down yet!!<br /> Another 5 STAR read in an unbelievably good series!!

Sam Archer is back, and in a big way with, "Last Breath", the eighth action thriller from author Tom Barber's iconic series of Archers. Wherever Sam Archer goes in this world heart stopping action and adventure is sure to follow. Archer, 29 is still with the NYPD's elite Counter Terrorism Bureau living in a world of danger and terrorism on a daily basis. It's near mid June, and Archer is headed south to D.C. to visit his sister Sarah. Sarah is married to Jack with two young kids Ally 9, and Maia, 7. It's been many many years since Archer and his sister have gotten together. Sarah traveled across the Atlantic to become a lawyer while Archer was starting out with London's elite "ARU (Armed Response Unit). On the train ride south Archer has an altercation with a Washington Redskin's player. We all know who got the worst of that dust up ! It was also the easiest of situations Archer would be in the entire time visiting Sarah. Meanwhile, three shocking murders have taken place along the east coast. All three victims are killed with a long range super scope rifle. One victim in Maine, one in Boston, and one in NYC. It appears as if there is one killer since all the bullets came from the same gun. Soon the authorities have a suspect- Harry Ledger. The FBI is sure that NYPD officer Harry Ledger is the assassin in this 72 hour sniper spree. Ledger is a close friend of Archer, and they trained together years back. Also dominating the news was hero high school guard who had shot and killed a student who brandished a handgun. However the guard was wounded in the event and hospitalized. Before long the "wanted" sniper kills the hero guard. When 14 year old Nathan Blake is shot and killed while riding his bike Archer knows he's involved with this plot somehow. Nathan was son of one of Archer's partners, Josh Blake.As the manhunt proceeds Archer digs out Ledger from hiding and teams up to figure this mess out. They Also partner up with sister of the Boston victim, and best friend of teenager school shooter. Having to clear Harry's name, and protecting Sarah's family becomes a herculean task for Archer to do without support of his unit or the FBI. Before long the NSA is also involved along with ATF. It's Archer against the world. Archer is at his very best when the task at hand is momentous to say the least. With a plot that comes flying with non stop action at high octane speeds at the reader, Archer delivers. Author Tom Barber is a master of weaving Sam Archer through a gauntlet of evil and terror numerous times throughout the book. Sam Archer books never fail to provide trilling action at fast paces start to finish. Author Barber has a unique set of quirky characters to mesh this story into a wild ride that's very enjoyable to read. All eight of the Sam Archer books have been excellent thrillers with a protagonist to root like hell for. Five stars out of a possible five stars for, "Last Breath", from author Tom Barber. This is a series not to be missed for any reason. Sam Archer proves he can battle to his last breath time and time again.

<strong>Action packed</strong><br /><br />The Sam Archer books just keep getting better. Sam’s friendship with his former college roommates gets him involved in a circus of riots. While trying to help prove his friend’s innocence, they just keep getting shot at by the one who framed his friend. The killing keeps on going. It Takes a series of events that allows Sam to put the pieces of the puzzle together. As the mystery continues his sister and her family are put at risk. This is a must read to see how Sam manages to stay alive.

Typical Sam Archer thriller from Tom Barber. Lots of action and lots of credulity needed to get through all of the scenarios. That stated, it's fun entertainment for those who read action thrillers. <br /><br />Think about a sniper using an 80 pound 20mm sniper rifle and then making his getaway. Hmmm.

When Sam Archer arrives in Washington D.C. to visit his sister and her family no one knows he has an ulterior motive. Yes, he wants to be there for his niece's birthday but he also needs to be there to find Harry Ledger, his friend, who is on the run because he has been accused of several horrendous murders. Even Sam knows he can't have done them. When Sam does find Harry he senses something is not right. Together they begin the search for the real culprits and WOW! does it go deep into the heart of the government. Meanwhile gangs are searching for them and the city is being trashed by protesters and looters.<br /><br />Little does anyone know that the ensuing chaos is choreographed by a group that wants to make money on their name and product. Even Sam &amp; Harry are part of the plan and they fall for it hook, line and sinker.<br /><br />From the very beginning there is non-stop excitement and craziness for any reader. Tom Barber is an expert at edge of your seat storylines that make it hard to put the book down.

<strong>Killer of will power</strong><br /><br />I will just read to the end of the chapter (I do have will power) well maybe just to the end of the next chapter then. I surrender it is a page turner/turner/turner.<br />Oh well only wimps need to eat and sleep.(please help me to put the book down).<br />Highly recommend but extremely difficult to put down

Last Breath is the 8th book in the Sam Archer series but can be read as a standalone novel. It is a fast-paced thriller that combines deceitful security agencies, riots, friendships and the desire for profit that overrides morality.<br /><br />Sam Archer is an NYPD cop and has taken some time off to see his niece for her birthday. Why else would he be in a cop station having been brought in after a skirmish with a football player on a train far away from home? That is the least of the problems in the city though, three people have been killed; by a cop. And the neighbourhood gangs are having a field day by joining the protests and causing mayhem. Then Sam learns the identity of the cop. It’s someone he knows, someone he is close to. Something seems off. As Sam makes a promise not to get involved in any more action and to just enjoy the time with his family, he knows he is lying. He needs to find out exactly what is going on. As he gets deeper and deeper into the network of lies and finds layers of conspiracies, he also finds out something he never wanted to know. That purple is the last colour you see before you die...<br /><br />This is definitely a fast ride with a lot going on. Yes, maybe the weaponry is not actually able to do what is claimed in the book, or some characters survive more shootings and stabbings than most, but hey – it’s fiction and it’s there as a break from reality. The plot may have stretched belief a little, but I enjoyed the way it was linked together and even when you are convinced you know who is involved a twist comes along. The writing style was easy to read, and I found myself saying just one more chapter, one more chapter. I liked that some backstory was explained without going into too much detail so that more about Sam’s character was revealed but that you weren’t left in the dark if you hadn’t read the previous books.<br /><br />An action-packed thriller that gets you caught up in the mayhem and exhausted when it’s all over. Definitely recommended. <br />

<strong>Hunted in DC!</strong><br /><br />Sam's partner's son is killed by the same Sniper who is responsible for two other deaths. When CTU is sidelined by the FBI and the prime suspect is an old friend of his Sam finds himself heading for DC and a whole lot of trouble. It soon becomes clear that nothing is as it seems and if he doesn't figure things out quickly it's not just his life that could be lost. With his family at risk and on the run with the suspect, a teen and the journalist sister of one of the victims it's just as well that Sam never gives up and will fight til his dying breath. Because that's what it might take for everyone to get out alive. Archer and co. are facing insurmountable odds and villains prepared to watch a city burn in this breakneck paced thriller that I thoroughly recommend to all lovers of great books.

This book left me with mixed feelings. I haven't read the previous books in the series and after reading this one, I'm not really regretting it.<br />When the author writes that the main character is dead at the start of the book, you know with certainty he's just toying with the reader. And the use of comma after comma, endlessly expanding sentences, describing yet another part of the scene, without starting another sentence, time after time, until you wonder when it's going to end, drove me nuts.<br />The plot was mildly interesting and the writing not bad (apart from the comma thing), but I won't be reading any more from this author.<br />I'd give 2.5 out of 5 if I could, but I'm feeling generous, so I'm rounding up to 3.

<strong>Unbelievable</strong><br /><br />Although i wanted to finish the book, it git so unbelievable at the end that it was hard to do. The suspense is definitely there but the two main characters are indestructible beyond all belief. It reads like a violent video game. I like Sam Archer but I'm not sure I'll read any more of the series. I believe this is book 8. In addition, as you get toward the end of the book, there are some editing issues and that's a real sticking point with me. When I have to read a sentence several times because of the use of a wrong word, etc., that's an issue with me. Someone got lazy.