Caged Lightning

by Brent Rock Russell

Overview

“Like an arrow in the hand of a warrior, so are the sons of those who have been shaken. Hurl lightning bolts and scatter them. Shoot your arrows and rout them.”
- King David, circa 1000 BC

Wyatt Stryker, an ex-special ops, has suddenly found his more recent roles as a father, husband and doctor thrown into a world of chaos. A deadly drug cartel has targeted him and his family and forced Stryker to revisit a chapter of his life he thought forever closed.

Fortunately for his family, this transition was easier than he imagined – leading a simple life was never really in the cards for Stryker. In his heart, he always has been a warrior, but he now must battle for more than just king and country.

Confused by his connection to the cartel, Stryker sets off with little on his side but instincts and experience. As he attempts to connect the dots, Stryker infiltrates the deepest, darkest places of the organization’s stronghold and comes face to face with certain death.

In his every attempt to uncover the truth, Stryker’s plans are crushed by the cold-blooded cohort. His resolve to save his loved ones, however, becomes more firm with every failure.

Will his wits and training alone be enough to discover his connection to the cartel in time to save his family?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781943425372
Publisher:	Elevate Publishing
Publication date:	07/12/2016
Pages:	464
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 1.20(d)
Age Range:	17 Years

About the Author

Brent Rock Russell is a board certified emergency room doctor, living and working in Sun Valley, Idaho. He trained in Portland, Oregon and spent the first decade of private practice there. With over 15 years of emergency room experience, Brent Russell has witnessed what most can only imagine.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Caged Lightning by Dr. Brent Russell doesn't build to action—the action starts at the beginning and never lets up. The story holds your attention while your inquiring facilities are asking, "Where does this gripping, curving literary road lead?" The first fiction from this medical mind has a seldom-seen perspective and is written with a use of the language that is fresh, clear and exciting.
Dr. Roy Ruby
Emeritus Vice President for Student Affairs, Mississippi State University

"Dr. Brent Russell's Caged Lightning reads exactly like its name suggests: fast and furious. Wyatt Stryker, a special op agent turned doctor, launches the reader on an adventure rarely seen in this genre."
Dr. Deborah Robertson
Director of Emergency Services at St Luke's Wood River

Editorial Reviews

"A perfect read for armchair adrenaline junkies... this first installment in a series featuring Stryker delivers testosterone-driven escapist literature at its best: fast, furious, and fun."
Kirkus Reviews

"Holy action, Batman! I'm not sure I've ever read a book with so much thrilling suspense."
The Coffee Pot Review

"Caged Lightning starts off with a bang and gallops full bore right to the end."
Luxury Reading

"There is way more happening than you first see. If you are looking for an action packed thriller/mystery, make sure to pick up this book–you will not be disappointed. Now I just hope Brent Rock Russell is quick to write the second book in this series.
J Bronder Book Reviews (5/5 Stars)

"Caged Lightning starts off with a bang and doesn’t let off."
Brian's Book Blog (5/5 Stars)

"The characters are developed and interesting. The plot is action-packed and full of twists. The mystery will keep you reading until you get to the last word on the last page and leave your mind reeling. Honestly, I am happy this book is going to be a series, because I am not sure how the story will go, which is refreshing. This is a well-crafted thrilling, suspenseful, and fast-paced mystery book that all will enjoy."
TMBA Corbett

From the Publisher

2016-05-25
A California physician investigates a politician's death in this debut thriller that incorporates military and medical elements. Wyatt Stryker—a former Navy SEAL and current San Diego emergency room doctor—is U.S. Sen. Mark Ripp's personal physician and security consultant. While vacationing with the senator at his beach home in Mexico, Stryker catches a burglar and almost gets killed in the process. When he returns home with his wife, they're both anxiously looking forward to reuniting with his 10-year old son, Blake, but the couple discover the babysitter tied up and the boy missing. Soon after, Stryker finds out that the senator—an iconic political figure who was being touted as a potential presidential candidate—has unexpectedly died, allegedly from an accidental overdose of pills. Stryker enlists the help of his longtime buddy Navy SEAL Commander Javier Alcaraz ("Javier and I had been through a lot. He was unbelievably intelligent and had a quiet strength, both physically and mentally. He was the best soldier I'd ever known and the best friend I'd ever had"). Stryker believes the senator was murdered but has no suspects ("Who'd want to kill Mark? He was a moderate, a rare animal these days"). Seeking to locate and rescue Blake before it's too late, Javier and Stryker begin a perilous quest to tie together the seemingly unconnected events. Russell (Miracles and Mayhem in the ER, 2013) is a former ER doctor, and there is much to like about his pedal-to-the-metal novel; the character development is strong and the plot intricate. But the most noteworthy narrative element turns out to be the author's obsessive focus on pacing and action. The conflict (both psychological and physical) in this 400-plus-page novel never flags, making it virtually impossible to put down. Additionally, the action scenes aren't overdone (as is the case in many comparable reads); they're realistically choreographed, fitting organically into the storyline. Another element of note is Stryker's main nemesis, the assassin Behram. The author seems to take great pleasure in not only creating a nightmare-inducing villain, but also devising the various ways he receives his karmic comeuppance. This page-turner is a perfect read for armchair adrenaline junkies. While not thematically deep, this first installment in a series featuring Stryker delivers testosterone-driven escapist literature at its best: fast, furious, and fun.

Kirkus Reviews