Excellent read with lots of action that keeps you entertained from the beginning to the end!
Ollie Ollerton is up there with the likes of Mark Greaney and Jack Carr.

When's number 3?!!!!

Having read Scar Tissue I was desperate to read this and waiting too long - I know, but work and covid!!

This was brilliant, page turning, kept me hooked and just what I needed to lose myself.

I read this in two days, it was action packed and a great storyline.

Well done Ollie a brilliant thriller, can I have the next one soon please?

Although I haven't read the first instalment by Ollie Ollerton I quickly caught up and once I did - there was no putting it down.

This nail-biting action thriller was terrific, and I didn't know what to expect next.

The cliffhanger ending has left me wanting the next instalment already!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher Bonnier Books UK for an advance reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

All or nothing by Ollie Ollerton.
They say blood is thicker than water. They never mention alcohol. Ex-special forces soldier Alex Abbott has a lead on the killer of his dead brother, if only he can stay off the booze long enough to hunt it down. But the skeletons in Abbott's closet are mounting up faster than the bodies in their bags, and Abbott needs to get his focus back if he's going to get his revenge.
A brilliant read. Loved this author. 5*.

This is the first book I have read from Ollie Overton and this is the second in the Alex Abbott series, which I didn't realise but it was fine. I caught up at the beginning of this adventure and by the time the threads from the explosive, cliff hanger of the prologue began to connect I was so in this book there was no putting it down.

They say blood is thicker than water. They never mention alcohol. Ex special forces soldier Alex Abbott has a lead on the killer of his dead brother. If only he can stay off the booze long enough to hunt it down. But the skeletons in Abbott's closet are mounting up faster than the bodies in their bags, and Abbott needs to get his focus back if he's going to get his revenge.
His pursuit takes him to the North of England, where Abbott infiltrates a local gang, forced to carry out jobs to maintain his cover. As he gains their trust he ventures deeper into the organisation uncovering a long-established, international network of rich, depraved thrill seekers, with a sadistic side hustle in child trafficking.

Can Abbott stay ahead of his quarry and keep those who matter to him safe? The answer will take Abbott into Eastern Europe and a deadly game of cat and mouse where he will face a terrible choice between his past and his future; it's winner takes all and Abbott has everything to lose.

An action packed thriller that doesn't let you catch your breath from the prologue to the conclusion. A flawed ex- special forces soldier, Alex Abbott, who has faced more than you would expect in his life. A man who relies a bit too much on alcohol to try to escape, that is, until he realises there is no escaping the situation he is in.
I could tell Ollie Overton had personal experience in the Special Forces, he has certainly used every bit of it to create a thriller that gives us authenticity and plenty of action. I felt like I could know Alex Abbott, I empathised with him and could understand why he was the way he was. This enhanced my reading experience as I felt like I was part of the action.
A compelling story that takes you on an adventure that is so tense you find yourself holding your breath. I will say the bad characters aren't just bad, they are among the most evil I could bring to mind. A story not always easily read as Alex's investigations uncover some heinous things, so be prepared!
All together a cracking book which also gives you a glimpse of the way Special Forces do things, that was a bonus for me!
Thanks to Tracy Fenton Of Compulsive Readers and NetGalley for the copy of the book.

⭐️ 4.5 ⭐️
Rounded up to 5 stars.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC, in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.

What a nail-biting, action-packed read that was.

I didn’t really know what to expect when I picked up All or Nothing; to be totally honest my hopes weren’t that high - how completely wrong I was!

This is the second book by Ollie Ollerton but reads perfectly well as a standalone. Scar Tissue (the first) is definitely on my to-be-read list now.

I was pulled onboard from the first few explosive pages of the prologue, enjoying the fast-paced, thrilling ride right until the very end. The brilliantly characterised protagonist Alex Abbott makes a fantastic anti-hero; definitely a man you would want as a friend rather than an enemy.

I’m not usually a huge fan of cliffhanger endings, but I loved this one and can’t wait to find out what happens next.

All or Nothing is a fabulous read; I could also see it being adapted for TV or the big screen. I highly recommend!

After having read Scar Tissue back in September, I was desperate to read the next as it ended on such a cliff hanger, it was quite cruel to have left me hanging like that! Boy was I right to be excited … Ollie has kicked this one right out of the park, keeping the momentum going on such a scale you just can’t peel your eyes away from the pages.

We are thrown straight in with a prologue that leaves you wide mouthed and then just a few chapters in you’re given a recap of Scar Tissue. It’s just a few pages but that short recap is perfect and is the catalyst to propel you to read on because you are reminded again of that cliffhanger of all cliff hangers, especially for a screwed up guy like Alex Abbott as you instantly think of the repercussions and what he is capable of doing.

I devoured this book in two days. The action packed story is adrenaline junkified and has you desperately seeking the next page before you’re anyway near finishing the one you’re on.

I don’t want to go into the storyline as I don’t like giving spoilers away but please pick this up. If you’ve read Scar Tissue you will know the kind of story that’s coming to you and if you’re completely new to Alex Abbott then good god what are you doing?

Like Scar Tissue, in All Or Nothing you can feel Ollie’s personal experience seeping out of the pages and this is exactly why his writing is so good. We all know his background as a military veteran, and to see it in fiction form is quite incredible.

We yet again receive an action packed thriller full of punch with a fantastic lead character and not some super human being who has it all handed to him on a plate. Hell no. Alex Abbott is a heavy drinking ex special forces guy full of baggage who gives us twists and turns and heart in your mouth moments.

Well done Ollie! Another great thriller. Please tell me you’re writing number three!!!!!

Ex-Special Forces soldier, Alex Abbott is a man in a bad place. Reeling from the death of his son Nathan in Iraq, Alex spends his time in a pit of despair, seeking solace in booze and petty fights down the local, but then he receives some information about the childhood death of his brother Chris that brings him a new sense of purpose.

Off on the trail of the people he now knows are responsible for the loss of his brother, Abbott finds himself embroiled in the murky gangland scene in the North of England, and then widens the scope of his quest for revenge to include finally bringing down a crime family with its fingers in some very unsavoury pies - including child trafficking and the very worst kinds of abuse.

This is a reckoning that will bring some hard choices, and Abbott must call on all his skills, and some old friends, to achieve his goal.

All or Nothing is the second book in the Alex Abbott series by former Special Forces soldier Ollie Ollerton, and he has called on all his experience in the field to create a thriller heavy with action and excitement. Being at a disadvantage by not having read the first book in the series, Scar Tissue, there was a bit of catching up to be done at the beginning of this adventure, but by the time I reached the part where the threads pick up from the intriguing cliff-hanger prologue I was hooked.

Ollerton takes you on a relentless journey through the life of an ex-special forces soldier who has seen just about everything in his time, but has been brought low by personal losses from which he seems unable to recover. A nicely conceived chance discovery by an old flame sets Abbott on a path that gives him hope for redemption, and allows Ollerton to throw almost everything at you in terms of military style revenge plots, filled with fascinating planning and operational detail, deep in a gritty gangland setting - and then, if that wasn't enough, to carry you off into a delicious Bond-esque scenario in Eastern Europe that the fear of spoilers prevents me from going into here.

This book was so much fun, full of twists turns and emotive themes - be prepared from some gut-wrenching scenarios to play out on the abuse side of things, which are integral to the plot on more than one front, even if they make for disturbing reading. The baddies are ones you can really get your teeth into, and you are firmly behind broken-hero Abbott throughout, despite his many faults, which always makes for a very engaging yarn. This book kept me turning the pages well into the night, until all the threads had reached their highly entertaining conclusions... and there is a lovely hook into the next book, which means it will definitely be on my reading pile too!

Great story about the exploits of Ex-SAS Alex Abbott. Easy and fun to read but with some darker aspects. Overall very enjoyable and I would recommend to family and friends

I’ve never read one of this author’s books before; I really don’t know why. What a fantastic read.
This is part of a series but reads well as a standalone.

Ex-special forces, Alex Abbott is on a mission. A personal mission.
A borderline alcoholic, still in the midst of grief, he is given information about the historic death of his brother which could tip him one of two ways.
Brilliant writing & a relentless pace are what define this book. Ollerton obviously knows what he’s talking about, as Abbott finds himself in various shades of trouble.
There is violence, some of it graphic, & child abuse is hinted at, but that isn’t what stays with you. It’s the never-give-up attitude of Abbott. Almost an anti-hero. But I loved him & couldn’t help rooting for him, no matter what he did.
A brilliant introduction to this character & author for me. I’m now off to buy the other books. Well & truly recommended.

Exciting special ops adventure. Alex Abbott finds out that he has been lied to since the childhood death of his brother.

This book started a bit too slow for my liking and in some aspects was pretty rushed. However when I got 40% through it really started to heat up and I was completely hooked. I have to say I wasn’t expecting the story to go the way it did but there is a lot of things happening to keep you wanting to read on.

A fun, improbable, read.

Abbott is falling into a well of alcoholism when he finds out that he has been lied to throughout his childhood.

Snapping him back to reality he is pulled into a feud of immense proportions.

Whilst credibility is stretched almost to breaking point on occasion, the book contains enough excitement for fans of the special ops genre to enjoy it.

Worth reading.

My thoughts about Ollie Ollerton’s All Or Nothing is thrilling, engaging, nail biting and gripping, which keeps you on the edge of your seat. This is writer Ollie Ollerton’s 2nd action packed venture and boy is it good. He has managed to keep it real and with amazing consistency. Among all its merits, the biggest would be the fact that the book moves at an amazing pace. There is not a moment’s respite and there is always a twist waiting to move you off your seat. The most important ingredient in a perfect thriller. Author Ollie Ollerton who is a ex SAS soldier again delivers yet another masterpiece, which is incredible and unique. Ollie Ollerton’s All Or Nothing grabs the reader from the get-go. There are cool action sequences, and hard hitting suspense and the good guy, character Alex Abbott, going after his brothers killers,makes for a good action adventure. The story of All Or Nothing begins with after the death of his brother, ex-special forces soldier Alex Abbott is out for revenge. From the North of England to the depths of Eastern Europe, Alex must infiltrate a local gang, uncovering long-established sadistic links to child trafficking.But the skeletons in Abbott’s closet are mounting up faster than the bodies in their bags, and he will face a terrible choice between his past and future. Can he stay one step ahead of a deadly game of cat and mouse and keep those close to him safe.Overall, the book is one of must read books if you are interested in high-quality action thrillers. You must also read “Scar Tissue” from Ollie Ollerton. All Or Nothing is a praiseworthy action thriller with thrills throughout continues till the last moment. I can’t pause it for a single moment till the end. After ending. I would like to say thank you to Author Ollie Ollerton, Publishers Zaffre Books and Netgally for kindly giving me a chance to read and review this brilliant 2nd book in the explosive Alex Abbott series,that takes you on a Rollercoaster ride. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐💥💥💥💥💥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥