Fields of Fire

A Matthew Redd Thriller

By: Ryan Steck

Narrated by: Chris Abell

Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins

Publisher's summary

Waiting to be deployed on a critical mission, elite Marine Raider Matthew Redd stops to help a stranger and wakes up hours later to learn his team was wiped out in an ambush. Unable to remember anything, Redd can’t deny the possibility that he’s somehow responsible for the information leak that led to the massacre. He’s given a deal to avoid a charge of treason, but it means walking away from the Corps and the life he loved.

As he faces his loss, Matty gets a cryptic message from his adoptive father, J. B.: “Trouble’s come knocking. . . . Might need your help.” He points his truck home to rural Montana, only to discover that J. B. is dead and the explanation for his death is far from satisfying. Determined to dig up the truth, Redd uncovers a dark global conspiracy with his hometown at the center and no team at his back―except one he might find among past friends, old enemies, and new allies, if he can figure out who to trust.

©2022 Ryan Steck (P)2022 Tyndale House Publishers

Well done !!

The book captured my attention at the beginning and I enjoyed it very much. Great story

Well done mix of bang bang shoot ups and a mystery

Well done performance. A predictable story and I did not mind. Had to laugh at times with the old school dialouge.

A little slow in the middle

Great story and hero. It seemed a little slow in the middle when Matt arrived in town.

Loved it

Was skeptical as how could the best critique of spy/thriller books be able to write anything that didnt have the same plot as all or some of the great books he has reviewed. After listening I’m more than impressed. Amazing book. Great characters great setting. Nailed it!

An Impressive Debut Novel

Simply put, Ryan Steck’s Fields of Fire is an impressive debut novel. It harnesses the better elements of C.J. Box, Jack Reacher, Yellowstone, Longmire, and more into an engaging novel. Ryan is no stranger to thriller writing, having made a career for years as one of the most respected thriller reviewers. He deliberately builds the plot's tension, allowing the reader to meet Matthew Redd and other characters. We feel his anger and confusion as he tries to investigate what happened to him, his family, friends, and the Montana town where he was raised. The twists and turns sneak up on you and are not overshadowed by lengthy high-tech descriptions or forced action sequences.

I listened to the Audible of this book. The narrator was professional and easy to listen to. His accents and voices were natural and never forced. I look forward to the next book in the Matty Redd series.

Action packed mystery delivers

This book will have you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. The characters feel real and developed. Rural Montana doesn't seem like the setting for much of anything but this story begs to differ.

If you enjoy action packed mystery look no further. Can't wait for the next book.

The Real Book Spy’s break out debut novel!!!!

For anyone who read reviews by the Real Book Spy this writing style should be somewhat familiar since his real name is Ryan Steck. With all the books Mr. Steck has read and reviewed I had expected to find character similarities to some of the more popular mystery and espionage books. In a way there are similarities but no more then any other series has in common with another. So I was happy to see this new original character being introduced into the mystery/espionage/thriller genre. I am also glad I found this since it has been categorized into Literature and Fiction.

The protagonist is Matthew Redd. After being tricked into helping a beautiful woman with a flat tire , she convinces him to join her for one beer. He wakes up confused and had missed an operation with his crew that leaves his entire team dead. Disgraced and barely dodging a court martial he heads for the only real home he’s ever had. His foster father, JB has a ranch in Montana. He’s hit with another blow when he finds JB has died in an apparent accident when he fell from his horse. But Redd becomes suspicious when an offer from a very wealthy man comes in on JB’s failing ranch before the estate has come anywhere close to being settled.
Redd begins to investigate because he just can’t believe JB could have died in a horse accident. What Redd finds is trouble. And the action begins.
Chris Abell does a great job narrating.
VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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Such a good read!!!

I listen to a ton of literature, and a lot of new books fall flat for me, however, I couldn’t stop listening to “Fields of Fire.” Genuinely thrilled with this book!

Great first book

Excitement from start to finish. Characters well developed and story well developed. Of course several characters were obvious villains it never detracted from story. Narration top notch. Can’t wait for the next installment.

Nail biting suspense from start to finish

One of the the most entertaining books that I have listen to in a while.