Barry Lidstone
Author
DOUBLE CROSSED
With flawless loyalty and a deadly occupation, heading through danger beyond imagination, Rider excels in every situation. When he is assigned to demolish a massive drug lab deep in the jungles of South America, and then infiltrating a notorious motorcycle gang just north of San Francisco, he quickly realizes this could be one of his most dangerous missions. Facing adversaries who will go to the limit and will hold nothing back, Rider is a true force to be reckoned with. A former Elite Navy Seal turned undercover agent for the DEA, he’s spent years infiltrating some of the most dangerous criminal organizations in the world. With his chiselled physique, piercing gaze, lethal combat skills, and bad sense of humor, he’s a true danger to those who would stand in his way. Rider has faced some of the most dangerous situations imaginable but no matter the challenge he always manages to come out on top, but not unscathed. Despite the danger of his work, Rider is steadfastly focused on his mission, but his dedication comes at a cost. He has lost friends and loved ones along the way, which sometimes lays heavy on his chest.
With heart-pounding action, pulse-pounding suspense, and a hero you won’t soon forget, Rider is a must-read for fans of crime fiction and thriller novels with much humor thrown in. Whether you’re a fan of Lee Child’s Jack Reacher or Vince Flynn’s, Mitch Rapp, Rider will surely become one of your new favorite characters. This is a high-energy, action-packed, and humorous page-turner that will grab you from the start.
Hostage
Deep in the waters off the Somalian coast Rider sets out on a mission navigating dangerous pirate infested waters to rescue three hostages for the DEA. As an ex-Navy Seal, Rider is no stranger to danger but with the lady hostage rebuffing his rescue attempts he must dig deep to complete his mission. The journey is treacherous with pirates relentlessly attacking his container ship and the zodiacs which deliver him to shore. With Chance his police dog by his side Rider is up for the challenge.
In this thrilling tale of bravery and perseverance “Chance and the reluctant lady” paint a riveting picture of Riders heroic feat amidst a backdrop of the pirate plagued waters off Africa. With high stakes, strong characters and a truly remarkable story this novel will leave readers eagerly turning pages from start to finish.
WHO’S BAD LUCK?
JUSTICE WEARS MANY FACES. RIDER KNOWS THEM ALL.
Rider isn’t just a lawyer—he’s a fighter. In the courtroom, he cuts through lies with razor-sharp wit and a mind that never stops moving. Outside it, when the law isn’t enough, he delivers his own brand of justice with the same precision—and the same risk.
What begins as another case quickly turns into something far deadlier. From storm-lashed marinas to jungle hideouts thick with danger, Rider is pulled into a conspiracy that stretches farther and cuts deeper than he ever imagined. Each witness he questions, each secret he uncovers, and each gun barrel aimed his way pushes him closer to the truth—and closer to losing everything.
But Rider doesn’t quit. With nothing to lose and his dogs at his side, he’ll fight until the very end, no matter the cost. Some verdicts are written on paper. Others are written in blood.
Rider is a relentless thriller where courtroom battles and shadow wars collide—fast-paced, gritty, and impossible to put down.
About the Author
Barry Lidstone knows how to build things—whether it’s homes, boats, or stories that hit hard and don’t let go. Before turning to writing, he worked as a building contractor, a trade that sharpened his eye for detail and taught him the value of patience, precision, and imagination.
Those same tools now shape his fiction. Blending grit with humor, danger with loyalty, Barry crafts thrillers that take readers from the polished floors of the courtroom to the raw edges of survival.
The Rider series is his signature work—crafted with the same determination and craftsmanship he once brought to construction. Bold, fast-paced, and unapologetically human, Rider is built to last.
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