$13.99
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime
FREE delivery Tuesday, May 14 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
In Stock
$$13.99 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$13.99
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Ships from
Amazon.com
Ships from
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Returns
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Returns
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Payment
Secure transaction
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Terry Weaver
+ Follow
More books from this author
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

A Dark Day In Texas (Eli Ridge Novels) Paperback – March 27, 2020

by Terry Weaver (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 89 ratings
See all formats and editions
{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"$13.99","priceAmount":13.99,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"13","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"99","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"x87hKWobwn6pwoLSwhkaJlrSfK2u37y%2Bz%2FQDV4Q6rQieXKsSXK%2FudCey57y38zKZqkteMJUCB8CBRSFNOtIXSlfLawrY3CJTVrGjvYhZrVX4QvEeT%2BA%2FXL7a4oU3kSm1lDfQtGrg9UsAAvK0Hpa%2BDg%3D%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

Eli Ridge, an Iraq war veteran, has been through a world of hurt. Since the age of eleven, he has vowed to become a police officer to join the fight for justice. After spending five years as a combat medic and settling back into his hometown in Texas, he realizes Howard Hendricks, Houston's wealthiest and most powerful billionaire will stop at nothing to prevent him from becoming a police officer and uncovering his vast criminal empire. Accompanied by his two friends, Travis, a missionary, and Curtis, a fledgling movie star, the trio becomes locked into a battle between good and evil of massive proportions. This fast-paced suspense novel unfolds in a mysterious fashion that is as shocking as it is vividly entertaining.
Read more Read less
Previous page
  1. Book 1 of 3
    Eli Ridge Novels
  2. Print length
    295 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    March 27, 2020
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.74 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1733090223
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1733090223
  8. See all details
Next page
The Amazon Book Review
The Amazon Book Review
Book recommendations, author interviews, editors' picks, and more. Read it now

Customers who bought this item also bought

Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
Previous page
  1. The Evolution of A Leader
Next page

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Terry Weaver (March 27, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 295 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1733090223
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1733090223
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.13 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.74 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 89 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Terry Weaver

Terry Weaver

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Terry grew up in San Bernardino, a suburb of Los Angeles, California. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Military as a Navy Corpsman. He was deployed as a combat medic with the U.S. Marines and served a tour of duty in Kuwait and Iraq from 2002 to 2003. After five years of active duty, Terry received an honorable discharge.

He attended Mays Business School at Texas A&M and received the Pat Tillman Foundation Scholarship, established in the namesake of Army Ranger and NFL star player Pat Tillman, who was killed in action while serving his country.

Terry earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2011 and completed his Master of Arts in Biblical Studies in 2020 at Grace School of Theology.

He spent over a decade in sales and marketing, and while doing so, he founded VEL INSTITUTE, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, that helps veterans advance in life through leadership and entrepreneurship training.

Terry has published four books, two non-fiction and two fictional works. His fifth book, A Long Night Cry, released June 1st, 2023.

He is the lead actor in the television series Breaking Strongholds.

Terry is happily married. He and his wife Chelley have four children: Laura, Zen, Presley and Liam. His family resides in a suburb of Houston Texas.

Terry’s life mission is to inspire those he loves and the world through his faith, creativity, and writing. Learn more about Terry at www.terryweaverbooks.com

Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
89 global ratings
Suspenseful. Gripping. Interesting. Entertaining!
5 Stars
Suspenseful. Gripping. Interesting. Entertaining!
This is a great story. The characters came to life right away. The pictures of life as a corpsman in the Iraq war were interesting. The gripping of emotions was real...feeling the pain of the veterans' memories of the brutal death of their friends. And I felt the pain of the real life issues of addiction, PTSD, and broken relationships. Then there's the story of the evil Texas billionaire and the suspense of a tale of corruption and deception. How the author wove the stories together made for a very entertaining experience. The best part--Good triumphing over evil. Well done Terry Weaver!
Hide
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry, there was an error
Sorry we couldn't load the review

Top reviews from the United States

John Fraser
5.0 out of 5 stars Better Than "The Thrilla From Manila!!!"
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2020
Verified Purchase
If I could describe this novel in one word, it would be - "thriller!" It was a page turner with many turns and twists that kept me coming back to the very end. The chapters are short so it is easy to read a chapter or two at a time and come back to where the story picks right back up. My primary book genre of choice is non-fiction, but this novel based in my hometown metro area of Houston, TX and on Iraq War veterans where I also served, hooked me into adding it to my 5 or 6 books I read at a time on Kindle each day. It could also be read easily in a much shorter time if that is your preference. I highly recommend this book to all!!!
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Martha J
5.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful. Gripping. Interesting. Entertaining!
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2020
Verified Purchase
This is a great story. The characters came to life right away. The pictures of life as a corpsman in the Iraq war were interesting. The gripping of emotions was real...feeling the pain of the veterans' memories of the brutal death of their friends. And I felt the pain of the real life issues of addiction, PTSD, and broken relationships. Then there's the story of the evil Texas billionaire and the suspense of a tale of corruption and deception. How the author wove the stories together made for a very entertaining experience. The best part--Good triumphing over evil. Well done Terry Weaver!
Customer image
Martha J
5.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful. Gripping. Interesting. Entertaining!
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2020
This is a great story. The characters came to life right away. The pictures of life as a corpsman in the Iraq war were interesting. The gripping of emotions was real...feeling the pain of the veterans' memories of the brutal death of their friends. And I felt the pain of the real life issues of addiction, PTSD, and broken relationships. Then there's the story of the evil Texas billionaire and the suspense of a tale of corruption and deception. How the author wove the stories together made for a very entertaining experience. The best part--Good triumphing over evil. Well done Terry Weaver!
Images in this review
Customer image
Customer image
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
kassandra
4.0 out of 5 stars MUST READ
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2021
Verified Purchase
I found this book about a week ago on Facebook. There was an add stating what it was about and that it was free for active duty and veterans so I said why not!

These last two weeks have been extremely hard on the military with the loss of our brothers and sisters not only in theatre but also on a training exercise. And this book describes perfectly the relationship between NAVY CORPSMAN (because we aren’t medics) and their Marines. I can’t tell you how many times I cried as I read through those portions or the fact that I could wait to get back to them and then trying to figure out what the heck was going on… let’s just say I lost track of time.

I would say the only thing I didn’t like is the fact that not all the terms are navy rested although he is a corpsman. The navy doesn’t have Drill Instructors in boot camp we have Recruit Division Commanders or RDC’s. And a few other phrases. Also it was difficult to keep the time line especially when Eli was trying to get his Psych Eval done it takes longer than 2 weeks to do that.

All in all it was a great book and one that I’d highly recommend to anyone.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Beth Nettles
5.0 out of 5 stars Terry Weaver writes a suspense novel that will make you wish for another Eli Ridge adventure.
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2020
Verified Purchase
Terry Weaver skillfully interweaves the backstory of his main characters’ Iraq war experiences into their present dilemma. Set in Houston, The Woodlands and Conroe, “A Dark Day in Texas,” is an entertaining, gripping, suspenseful novel. Regional readers will recognize local landmarks. Protagonist, Eli Ridge, desires to learn the truth surrounding his father’s death. His plans to enter the police academy are thwarted by his struggle with addiction and a powerful enemy. As more characters are introduced, more intrigue is added to keep you on pins and needles until the end. Hopefully, Terry will bring us more Eli Ridge adventures in the near future.
Helpful
 Report
J. T.
5.0 out of 5 stars Corpsman up!
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2020
Verified Purchase
I titled this review that way because the book is about a Navy Corpsman and his buddies as they return from war and try to find their way in the civilian world. All are carrying the baggage of PTS and dealing with it in different ways. Many Veterans find there way into law enforcement as it is somewhat like live in the military so it is with Eli. Many twists to the story and that keeps you thinking. A few military nomenclature errors but you have to be a Type A obsessive to have it detract from the storyline. A good read!
Helpful
 Report
LMorris
5.0 out of 5 stars Page turner - Good read
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2020
Verified Purchase
The story took me on a journey into Eli's life, from his dreams of becoming an HPD officer, to his struggles with alcoholism and the loss of his father. Then the journey continued to dig deep into Eli's soul and his faithfulness to his fellow warriors--those like him, who survived the war in Iraq, and those that didn't.
A Dark Day in Texas is a thriller filled with good vs evil moments that kept me engaged and turning pages to see who would win.
Helpful
 Report
James Traenkner
5.0 out of 5 stars great read
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2021
Verified Purchase
As a multiple deployed Corpsman to Iraq….this book is a must read. Easy to follow and relate to “Eli” the main character. Thank you for this book and please continue to write.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Evan P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Would recommend this book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2020
Verified Purchase
Exciting, in depth journey of the post deployment turmoil of soldier turned alcoholic turned law enforcement officer named Eli Ridge. Makes your stomach turn when it feels like the odds are stacked against Eli as he makes enemies with the wrong person early on, for apparently no reason. And if you’re from the Houston area, you’ll recognize lots of local scenes!
Helpful
 Report