• Hard Trauma

  • A Ty Stone Thriller, Book 1
  • By: Franklin Horton
  • Narrated by: Chris Abell
  • Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (307 ratings)

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Hard Trauma

By: Franklin Horton
Narrated by: Chris Abell
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Ty Stone never wanted to be anything but a soldier.

While in Afghanistan, an operation under his command goes horribly wrong, ending his military career. Ty is thrust back into civilian life, stuck working as a security guard at a truck stop. To make matters worse, he struggles every day with the demons that followed him home from the war.

His new job is routine, even boring, until a young girl is abducted while he’s on duty. Ty can’t let the case go, even when law enforcement insists he leave the investigation to the professionals.

Ty doesn’t listen. He cannot listen.

His gut tells him that the investigators are going down the wrong road, and with every minute they waste, the girl slips farther away. Unable to accept that outcome, Ty risks it all for this new mission. He knows that, somehow, their fates are inextricably bound. If he can save her, then he might just be able to save himself.

©2020 Franklin Horton (P)2020 Franklin Horton

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A must read!!!

This is a great story with mind blowing twists and a plot that made it hard to put down! I can't recommend it enough!!!

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great listen

great story some dark humor but if you ever read anything from Franklin horton. you get it

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Great story hard subject matter

This is a great story with a hard subject(human trafficking) very well thought out and great narration. I would definitely recommend this book and all the other Franklin Horton books as well.

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Its Only Fiction To The Reader

Horton brings the Reader face to face with the ugliest of realities facing humanity. To the criminal, you've been revealed. To the victim, you are loved and help is on the way. To the "door kickers" staff and volunteers far and wide, here's medicine to soothe the damages of demons that plague us daily. May they be obliterated, never to return.

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Unlike Borrowed World, but great in it's own right

This is so very unlike Franklin Horton's Borrowed World universe, of which I'm a huge fan. The voice, setting, and characters are very different. And yet I absolutely loved it! I was pulled into the story, characters, and situations. While perhaps not an imperfect tale, overall I was impressed that Franklin Horton hooked me on yet another of his series.

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Impressive

Fan of the author and mostly post-apoc books. This was a nice departure for me and a really well put together story.

I’ll say it was mildly predictable but that drop the enjoys ilitu. I’d highly recommend!

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Great start to a new series

This is not what I have come to know as a typical offering from Franklin Horton. With that in mind I was a bit skeptical about whether or not I would enjoy the book.

Fortunately my concerns were not realized, this is a great book. I see the opportunity for more awesome stories with Ty hard charging.

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Great Story

Follows a vet with PTSD as he searches for a kidnapped girl and deals with his demons. Well written, fast paced and exciting.

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Great book as always

Franklins writing is spectacular as always. Chris Abell did the character spot on although at first it he was rushed at but he settled down and did a great job. I highly recommend this book and all others by Franklin Horton

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Horton Writes Another Winner

I loved all his prior books, but this new move into the Thrller category is exceptional. As a Vietnam combat veteran, his descriptions of life after those experiences and the return to “normal” post military life ring true. His insights into PTSD are amazing. You owe it to yourself to read this promising new series.

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