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# The Paragon of Man; Smokepit Fairytales Part III

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Review: Who'd Want to be Hank or Doc? - What I love the most about these books is that although narratively they all follow an overarching story; the tale of Hank and Doc, a Marine and a member of the Navy who have some seriously messed up things thrown their way; every book so far is unique enough, with it's own distinct feel to it, to make reading them an absolute treat. Part of the twisted enjoyment that comes from reading these novels, is just how the protagonists are able to adapt, overcome and walk away (sometimes crawl away) from the terrible situations that life keeps throwing at them. Without going into the plot, this book is a fantastic, enjoyable, and downright haunting at times, tale of two men and their unit doing everything they can to return back to their homes after facing some truly horrific things during their deployment. It reminded me a lot of a mixture of Mad Max and The Road, and the characters, situations and locations that are visited throughout are all gripping in their own right. The story also gave me serious Rambo: First Blood vibes in the second half of this story, and I was all the way invested and wanting to see how everything turned out for the characters. From the first book to here, Tripp is just going from strength to strength and it shows in his writing, which at this point incorporates many epic qualities from all walks of literature. If you loved the first two books then I highly recommend this. And if you haven't read any of the Smokepit Fairytales then you should go and pick up number one. If you're into military fiction, heck, if you enjoy sci-fi, romance, adult, pop culture, historical and fantasy stories, then this will be right up your street.
Review: The epic saga continues - The epic saga continues as Hank and the surviving Marines find themselves cut off and isolated in Russia. With no contact with the outside world, they break into smaller groups to search for a way home. The Paragon of Man is another action packed book in the Smokepit series. Just like all the others it's filled with moments of sorrow and joy, blood, guts and plenty of cigarettes. From savage cannibals to ruthless bounty hunters, the author continues to do a fantastic job of creating a story that entertains and sucks you in. I look forward to diving straight into book 4.

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| Specification | Value |
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| Best Sellers Rank | 532,162 in Literature & Fiction (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 62 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Who'd Want to be Hank or Doc?
*by P***N on 5 February 2021*

What I love the most about these books is that although narratively they all follow an overarching story; the tale of Hank and Doc, a Marine and a member of the Navy who have some seriously messed up things thrown their way; every book so far is unique enough, with it's own distinct feel to it, to make reading them an absolute treat. Part of the twisted enjoyment that comes from reading these novels, is just how the protagonists are able to adapt, overcome and walk away (sometimes crawl away) from the terrible situations that life keeps throwing at them. Without going into the plot, this book is a fantastic, enjoyable, and downright haunting at times, tale of two men and their unit doing everything they can to return back to their homes after facing some truly horrific things during their deployment. It reminded me a lot of a mixture of Mad Max and The Road, and the characters, situations and locations that are visited throughout are all gripping in their own right. The story also gave me serious Rambo: First Blood vibes in the second half of this story, and I was all the way invested and wanting to see how everything turned out for the characters. From the first book to here, Tripp is just going from strength to strength and it shows in his writing, which at this point incorporates many epic qualities from all walks of literature. If you loved the first two books then I highly recommend this. And if you haven't read any of the Smokepit Fairytales then you should go and pick up number one. If you're into military fiction, heck, if you enjoy sci-fi, romance, adult, pop culture, historical and fantasy stories, then this will be right up your street.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The epic saga continues
*by D***N on 17 May 2020*

The epic saga continues as Hank and the surviving Marines find themselves cut off and isolated in Russia. With no contact with the outside world, they break into smaller groups to search for a way home. The Paragon of Man is another action packed book in the Smokepit series. Just like all the others it's filled with moments of sorrow and joy, blood, guts and plenty of cigarettes. From savage cannibals to ruthless bounty hunters, the author continues to do a fantastic job of creating a story that entertains and sucks you in. I look forward to diving straight into book 4.

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