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Moving Target : A Porter Novel (The Porter Series Book 2) Kindle Edition

by R.A. McGee (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,170 ratings
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A clan of drug pushers. A high-profile hostage. To track down his target, he’ll cover the mountains in blood...

As a former federal agent, Porter does his best work outside the law. So when his friend from the FBI calls in a favor with a hefty reward, Porter heads straight for the heart of the Appalachians. Since by-the-books tactics failed to bring home an agent’s abducted daughter, Porter gets free reign to crack skulls and take names while the agency looks the other way.

Deep in the heart of the mountains, Porter matches wits and muscle with rowdy bikers, money-hungry dealers, and a vicious Mexican cartel. As the chase for the kidnappers kicks into high gear, he’ll need to strike fast to secure his payday… and save the hostage’s life.

Moving Target is the second novel in an exhilarating series of crime thrillers. If you like unflinching action, gritty heroes, and white-knuckle suspense, then you’ll love RA McGee’s vicious rescue mission.

Buy Moving Target to follow the trail of broken bones to a brutal, psychological thriller today!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07GV27QHZ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Darewood Press (October 5, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 5, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 330 pages
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R.A. McGee

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R.A. McGee is the bestselling author of gritty mystery and thriller novels, including the Porter series and the Blackthorn

Thrillers.

He lives in the mountains with his wife, small tribe of children, and two fairly reasonable dogs.

He can be reached at: info@ramcgee.com and Ramcgee.com

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Customers praise the story for its great suspense and fast-paced plot. They find the book enjoyable and well-written. Readers appreciate the strong, forceful characters and the protagonist's confidence. The pacing is described as smooth and not too slow. Many readers describe the writing quality as similar to Jack Reacher novels. However, opinions differ on whether the book holds their interest throughout or seems far-fetched and gory.

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61 customers mention "Story quality"61 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story's engaging plot and fast-paced storyline. They find the characters likable and the action exciting, keeping them hooked until the end. The plot is straightforward and the book is described as a suspenseful thriller.

"...As a bonus, you get a great protagonist with an excellent and fast-paced storyline. Well done, R.A. McGee. Well done." Read more

"...'s confidence and ability to back it up, his somewhat mischievous take on situations and their solutions...." Read more

"'Moving Target' was phenomenal. I loved the ironic tone the author created with the vivid details and the humorous way Porter, the protagonist and..." Read more

"This book didn’t disappoint. The story was awesome and the characters were equally terrific. I already downloaded number three in this series...." Read more

49 customers mention "Readability"49 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and engaging. They say it's a quick read with an exciting storyline. The characters are described as good, bad, and complicated.

"...As a bonus, you get a great protagonist with an excellent and fast-paced storyline. Well done, R.A. McGee. Well done." Read more

"...Although it was a mystery, it was a very entertaining and levity-filled narrative, and I liked it." Read more

"This book didn’t disappoint. The story was awesome and the characters were equally terrific. I already downloaded number three in this series...." Read more

"...good, the action is dramatic but not too over the top, and the story kept me reading...." Read more

31 customers mention "Character development"31 positive0 negative

Customers find the characters believable and interesting. They appreciate the strong, independent hero with his sense of justice. The main characters are colorfully described and engaging. Readers like the protagonist's confidence and ability to back it up. There are no complicated characters or plot twists that slow down the reading pace.

"...As a bonus, you get a great protagonist with an excellent and fast-paced storyline. Well done, R.A. McGee. Well done." Read more

"Okay, bottom line first, I liked it and I'd recommend it. Liked the protagonist's confidence and ability to back it up, his somewhat mischievous..." Read more

"Porter is an awesome character and I love the action. I am definitely hooked and cannot wait to read the next Porter book!!" Read more

"...The story was awesome and the characters were equally terrific. I already downloaded number three in this series...." Read more

17 customers mention "Pacing"17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book. They find it fast-paced with plenty of action, and not too slow or rushed.

"...I thought the plot deserved a four. The pacing is good, the action is dramatic but not too over the top, and the story kept me reading...." Read more

"I recently picked up this book and am really glad I did. It's fast-paced and gritty, with a plot that moves along, and characters that are well-..." Read more

"A strong hero. A good read. It was nicely paced and the characters pretty well developed. A nee author for me." Read more

"Fast moving and exciting, this story forces the reader to maintain interest...." Read more

17 customers mention "Writing quality"17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's writing quality. They find it well-written, smooth to read, and a page-turner with great action. The author is new to them, and the writing style reminds them of Jack Reacher novels.

"...(11) Grammar and punctuation police, come ahead on: I know you'll find something." Read more

"...It was nicely paced and the characters pretty well developed. A nee author for me." Read more

"...So, like I said, while it’s an okay read, it just seems too far fetched to be a serious read...." Read more

"...Not a terrible story, written well enough for pulp fiction, but just a regurgitation of a Reacher story line." Read more

6 customers mention "Ruthlessness"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's ruthlessness. They appreciate the tough, well-rounded bad guys and believable action. The good guy is well-trained to handle bad guys, and the good guy wins in the end.

"Porter is a man not to be played with! He is ruthless and charming all at the same time! Story flowed effortlessly with lots of twists and turns!..." Read more

"I love a tough guy that knows what he can do...." Read more

"...High action. Porter is a man who is well trained to handle had guys. He does so in this book and saves a young girl...." Read more

"...A sympathetic character in danger, well rounded bad guys and believable action...." Read more

13 customers mention "Interest"9 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book. Some find the storyline engaging and hooked, with lots of twists and turns that keep them turning the pages. Others feel it seems too far-fetched and gory to be a serious read, and not good for the faint-hearted.

"Packed full of action keeping the reader engaged. For the good it was a happy conclusion. For the wicked it was lights out...." Read more

"Held my interest throughout. Enough action and suspense to keep me reading until my eyes hurt and left wanting more" Read more

"...So, like I said, while it’s an okay read, it just seems too far fetched to be a serious read...." Read more

"A fast moving detective story that holds your interest with every word...." Read more

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  • MA
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great action
    Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2023
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    Want to read a book without having to mentally edit it as you go? This one’s for you.

    It’s been edited and proofread just like all the good books used to be. As a bonus, you get a great protagonist with an excellent and fast-paced storyline.

    Well done, R.A. McGee. Well done.
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  • mrsdepass
    4.0 out of 5 stars Recommended without reservation
    Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2020
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    Okay, bottom line first, I liked it and I'd recommend it. Liked the protagonist's confidence and ability to back it up, his somewhat mischievous take on situations and their solutions. Doesn't take himself too seriously, a loyal friend when it counts and ready to step up and make things right. Short-lived romantic connection was brief and basic but solid and not based solely on sex. I got no message that Porter had any problems with the whites he encountered, country dwellers or otherwise. Liked him a lot and will read more of this series. Some may have thought it formulaic, but basically what isn't? I saw no problems with the dialogue (the characters aren't rocket scientists, after all) or with some of the beginning being written from the POV of a 13-year-old girl. I didn't find her thinking to be younger and don't know what that other reviewer could have expected from a 13-year-old: Shakespeare? Head crook on the wrong side of the law was predictable but not disappointing.
    For those who are keeping score, here are the standings:
    (1) Zero paranormal/supernatural/magic components;
    (2) Occasional profanity but not excessive and scene/character appropriate;
    (3) No gooey romance;
    (4) No explicit sex;
    (5) Violence but not graphic;
    (6) No child abuse;
    (8) No animal abuse;
    (9) No alternative lifestyle agenda or promotion;
    (10) Not a cliffhanger ending;
    (11) Grammar and punctuation police, come ahead on: I know you'll find something.
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  • J G
    5.0 out of 5 stars Boom!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2023
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    'Moving Target' was phenomenal. I loved the ironic tone the author created with the vivid details and the humorous way Porter, the protagonist and the man who got the job done, presented his POV throughout the tale. At most junctures, I liked the way dramatic irony was used which kept the reader somewhat ahead of the action until the twist towards the end. I saw something coming but not from the direction it came. The author gave the reader a thrilling ride. Although it was a mystery, it was a very entertaining and levity-filled narrative, and I liked it.
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  • rcarljohnson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2025
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    Porter is an awesome character and I love the action.
    I am definitely hooked and cannot wait to read the next Porter book!!
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  • Christine
    4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2023
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    This book didn’t disappoint. The story was awesome and the characters were equally terrific. I already downloaded number three in this series. I can’t wait to begin reading it. I love Porter’s character. Keep this series going. I love it.
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  • Ms. Poe
    3.0 out of 5 stars A Page Turner
    Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2023
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    But not much more. I wavered between three and four stars for this book. I thought the plot deserved a four. The pacing is good, the action is dramatic but not too over the top, and the story kept me reading. I finally decided on the three because the rest of the book didn't live up to its potential. Porter put me off so much at the beginning that I almost didn't get past the first few pages. He seemed obnoxious and arrogant for no particular reason. Eventually I mellowed toward him, but never really cared about what happened to him. He seems to me to be the stereotypical strong, silent, invincible comic book hero. The rest of the characters also could have stepped out of the same comic book. Would I read another in the series? I don't know, but I doubt it.
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  • Tod with 1 D
    5.0 out of 5 stars top-notch writing, hard-hitting story
    Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2020
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    I recently picked up this book and am really glad I did. It's fast-paced and gritty, with a plot that moves along, and characters that are well-built and three-dimensional. This book is not for the faint of heart and contains a far amount of profanity. No "dagnabbit" or "gol-durn-it" from these down to Earth characters.

    My one complaint is the author's lack of variety in describing the drugs as they are simply "product" all the way through. Not "the product," not any number of other terms such as stuff, meth, rocks, etc. "Product" sounds too much like something in a Silicon Valley financial statement.

    I'm looking forward to read more of Porter's adventures. I recommend this book to all who love a good page-turner thriller.
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  • Keshavamurthy Ramamurthy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Moving Target by R. A. McGee
    Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2022
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    Excellent and fast-paced thriller as the first one in Porter series was. This story is cast in North Carolina and deals with a little girl (daughter of an FBI agent) being held hostage by a group of Meth drug producers dealing with a Mexican Cartel. Porter manages to rescue the 13-year old girl. Quite a bit of surprise in who was involved in al the drug-related issues happening in the little town. Can’t wait to read the third book in this series.
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  • Lisa Badger
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 12, 2020
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    My 1st taste of Porter & I am well & truly hooked. Hunting a kidnapped girl Porter finds himself up against some seriously tough adversary's but in his own unique way he gets the job done. This is the 1st full on action, thriller that has made me laugh, cringe & cheer all in the space of a few pages. Have added the rest of the series to my wish list. Well worth a read.
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  • Evert
    4.0 out of 5 stars A great read
    Reviewed in Canada on May 5, 2023
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    Moving Target is an engaging and enjoyable novel. It has authentic characters and a realistic, exciting story line. It was difficult to put down and the conclusion didn’t disappoint.
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  • Jas
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fast read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 1, 2022
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    Don't need to think much reading this. Good bang bang you're dead stuff. Ideal read when the tv is showing nothing of interest.
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  • Joanne Ford
    4.0 out of 5 stars A very enjoyable read!
    Reviewed in Australia on June 3, 2024
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    This book was a very enjoyable action read! Strong characters & great storyline. If you like an action packed book then this is for you!
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  • Jason
    5.0 out of 5 stars Light ,fun and easy read
    Reviewed in Canada on February 25, 2024
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    I enjoyed this book, it kept me turning the pages and there were no filler chapter or pages. No nonsense and straight to the story.
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