The Mechanic by Tom Fowler
A military action thriller about a retired Special Forces soldier whose quiet second act as a mechanic ends when an old enemy takes what he loves most. Single-dad grit, kidnap-and-rescue stakes and lone-wolf justice for readers who like their heroes scarred but unstoppable.
John Tyler just wanted to be a mechanic. Life had other ideas.
Eight years retired from the army, John Tyler manages his PTSD and begins a job as a classic car mechanic. He's a single dad to Lexi, who's about to enter college. Life is looking up.
Then everything comes crashing down.Tyler’s former commanding officer is out of prison early.
Years ago, Tyler exposed the man’s war crimes and sent him to Leavenworth. While inside, the disgraced officer built a private military company. Now he’s free, and he hasn’t forgotten who destroyed his career.
When he comes for Tyler, he strikes where it hurts most. He kidnaps Lexi.
Tyler wanted to be just a father and a mechanic. Now, to get his daughter back alive, he'll need to use every deadly skill he thought he'd left behind and take down an entire organization of trained killers who know exactly how dangerous he is.
Can Tyler save his daughter without losing himself to the violence that once defined him?The Mechanic is Book One in the John Tyler Action Thriller Series, perfect for readers who love fast-paced action thrillers, former Special Ops heroes, lone-wolf justice, private military villains, and high-stakes family danger.
Praise for A John Tyler Action Thriller Series:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Jack Reacher fans will find a new hero in John Tyler.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Perfect for readers who enjoy military and action thrillers with heart.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ If you like Lee Child, Vince Flynn, and Michael Connelly, you’ll love this series.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A new action hero in the tradition of modern military thrillers.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A former Special Ops operator trying to live a normal life, and failing.
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I’m Tom Fowler, USA Today bestselling author of mysteries and thrillers with action, snark, and flawed heroes. Just like you, I’ve been a longtime lover of books that keep me reading past my bedtime.
I wrote my first “murder mystery” around age eight—a dubious addition to the genre due to the lack of an actual killing. (In my defense, I was eight.) These days, you’ll find no one is safe on the pages of my books, and the circumstances surrounding their demise or disappearance will always keep you on your toes.
Born and raised in Baltimore, I still live in Maryland, and my home city is the setting for my novels—you could say I know all its secrets. When I’m not writing, I’m a computer security specialist, which comes in handy when C.T. Ferguson has a ransomware attack to figure out . . .
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781036709754 |
| ISBN 10 | 1036709752 |
| Title | The Mechanic |
| Author | Tom Fowler |
| Series | John Tyler Action Thrillers |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Vinci Books |
| Year published | 2026-08-13 |
| Number of pages | 300 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |