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The Specialist: The Costa Rica Job Paperback – January 1, 2013

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After barely surviving thirty-nine days of hell in Costa Rica-the site of his first-ever botched assignment-the Specialist is just coming off a six-month hiatus when the beautiful Mimi Sabo contacts him. Desperate to find her kidnapped father and with just days to come up with millions in ransom, Mimi needs the Specialist's expertise, and quick. But there is only one problem: she is from Costa Rica-the last place the Specialist ever wants to be again. The Specialist is prepared to decline the job until Mimi slaps a fat check on his desk. When he begins his investigation, he enlists the help of his friend and former Israeli secret service member and soon discovers that things are not as they appear. Swept up in a life-or-death mission, the Specialist heads to Costa Rica, where he must walk a path of corruption and betrayal, pitted against drug cartels, dirty cops, turncoat agents, and a terrorist bomber. But even the Specialist could never have predicted what happens next. In this gripping thriller, one man must return to the place that has given him so much trouble and face his demons in order to solve a case for a beautiful client.
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    208 pages
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    January 1, 2013
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.5 x 8.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1480800171
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1480800175
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Archway (January 1, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1480800171
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1480800175
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.5 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 29 ratings

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"Flint of Dreams” is the story of a Native American dream walker with incredible mental abilities and a troubled past. If you like adult mystery thrillers with humor, mysticism, bloodshed, and lots of inspirational lore, this book is for you! I hope you experience Flint’s unique personal journey, as so many others have. The story is based in upstate New York, the Finger Lakes Region where I grew up. I also authored The Specialist: The Costa Rica Job (2013 Smashwords / Archway Editions). It's loaded with great characters and fast-paced thriller-style action, and I invite readers to give it a try! It has seldom failed to please. And thanks for stopping by!

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carissa backherms
5.0 out of 5 stars An action-packed adventure you won't want to miss!
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2015
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This book is so cool for so many reasons. For one, the main character of the book, a former federal agent, is actually inspired by the author's brother and former Survivor contestant, Phillip Sheppard.
The story itself is quite an exciting tale! I've been busier than I would have hoped this week, so I had to read it slowly. I found myself hurrying back to it whenever possible, eager to dive back into the adventures of The Specialist. This is an action-packed adventure you won't want to stop reading!
After finishing a grueling assignment, the last place he wanted to go back to was Costa Rica. But the specialist can't resist the pleas of Mimi Sabo. Her dear father has been kidnapped, and who better to find him than the specialist himself?
Only...her father isn't quite the sweetheart or dear old man I expected. In fact, he's downright corrupt.
I loved the plot and the constant intensity. There was never a dull moment. In fact, it was fast paced and filled with enough twists to keep my head spinning. The ending had some intriguing surprises, so get ready!
Mr. Sheppard, your brother may be famous, but you are a true star! This story was fantastic and the writing top notch. I can't wait to read Mr. Sheppard's next book!!!
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LLB
3.0 out of 5 stars Easy read but very short
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2013
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Never would of bought it if I wasn't a huge Survivor fan. I was pleasantly surprised at how well it was written. I will order the next books in the series.

Edit: I was part way through the book when I wrote the above. Didn't realize I was almost done (kindle version). Very short book. Started out good then rushed to a premature finish. I actually rolled my eyes (may be a first for me at a book) when the character did the Phillip Sheppard feather from his grandfather bit. I won't be ordering another book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Specialist
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2013
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I'm not done with the book, but Amazon is prompting me to fill out this darn review. I'm halfway done. It's a pretty good story so far. It is definitely a book written by a man for a man. I feel like an intruder, or interloper, when The Specialist gets specific in his bedroom conquests. I could have done without those "scenes". All humans have sex, this we all acknowledge. It is part of the human condition, but so is having a daily bowel movement. The book doesn't benefit with a word picture of either activity.

So that is the part of the book that is off-putting to me. If you want to join The Specialist in the bedroom as well as the field, this is just the book for you on all counts.
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5.0 out of 5 stars By page 10, I couldn't put this book down.
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2013
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For those of you (like me) who can’t get enough of The Specialist, Phillip Sheppard, your answer has arrived. Phillip’s devious strategy and Stealth-R-Us skills on Survivor give you only a taste of what you’re about to enjoy in this book.

Phillip Sheppard is the star of this fantastic action-packed novel, bringing us with him to Costa Rica as he embarks on a mission to save a man who was captured and imprisoned by terrorists. Survivor didn’t give Phillip many opportunities to show of his kung fu skills, but this novel certainly does! The strategic intelligence that Phillip Sheppard revealed to us on Survivor is out in full force as he matches wits against an opponent that both outnumbers him and outguns him, by a wide margin.

This is the first book in a series, and I’m anxiously awaiting the release of The Specialist’s next novel. What a fantastic page-turner!
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Cheryl C.
2.0 out of 5 stars Boring
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2014
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The book starts out great, but then turns into a confusing mess. Not something I would recommend very highly despite the promise of the plot.
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Katie F
5.0 out of 5 stars A superb adventure!
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2013
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I was teased by the blog that preceded this book, so I knew a little about what to expect. When I say a little, I mean it. This book delivered more than I ever expected. It is action and adventure with some wonderful humor and steaming romance all rolled into one fun package. I haven't read a book like this in years and all I could hear when I read it was the narrator from "Casablanca" in my head! My favorite line? "his blood stained tongue stuck out too, like a 'take a number' meat market pull tab." Brilliant!!!!! I truly hope that there will be another job for the Specialist in the near future. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who would like a few hours of escape from their daily life!!
6 people found this helpful
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larryvickery
1.0 out of 5 stars One Star
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2016
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Hokey and poorly written. The author had his undeserved 15 minutes of fame on the television show.
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Michael Dodd
5.0 out of 5 stars The man, the myth, the legend
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2013
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If you're a fan of Phillip Sheppard on Survivor, you'll enjoy this book written by his brother Charles. Where do we draw the line between reality and fiction when it comes to The Specialist? That's the nickname of both the man and the character in "The Specialist" The Costa Rica Job".

I think Charles Sheppard did an amazing job capturing the essence of The Specialist. I literally could picture Phillip in the situations laid out in the book. Not only with Phillip's character but every character was well written and given meaning throughout. The twist in the end was surprising but was logical all the same. I really hope this is just the beginning of more books detailing the adventures The Specialist will get himself into over the years.

Highly recommended.
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