War Hawk: A Tucker Wayne Novel by James Rollins (Epub)

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Former Army Ranger Tucker Wayne and his war dog Kane are thrust into a global conspiracy that threatens to shake the foundations of American democracy in this second exciting Sigma Force spinoff adventure from New York Times bestselling authors James Rollins and Grant Blackwood.

Tucker Wayne’s past and his present collide when a former army colleague comes to him for help. She’s on the run from brutal assassins hunting her and her son. To keep them safe, Tucker must discover who killed a brilliant young idealist—a crime that leads back to the most powerful figures in the U.S. government.

From the haunted ruins of a plantation in the deep South to the beachheads of a savage civil war in Trinidad, Tucker and Kane must discover the truth behind a mystery that leads back to World War II, to a true event that is even now changing the world . . . and will redefine what it means to be human.

With no one to trust, they will be forced to break the law, expose national secrets, and risk everything to stop a madman determined to control the future of modern warfare for his own diabolical ends. But can Tucker and Kane withstand a force so indomitable that it threatens our very future?

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From the Author About James RollinsJAMES ROLLINS is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of international thrillers that have been translated into more than forty languages. Known for unveiling unseen worlds, scientific breakthroughs, and historical secrets, Rollins’ knack for breakneck pacing and stunning originality has been hailed by critics and embraced by scores of millions of readers around the world.The Critics RaveThe New York Times says that his “roguish charm comes from his efforts to persuade readers the story is credible [through] real-life sources for his novel’s science, history and geography.” Rollins’ rare blend of action, suspense, and knowledge was also mentioned by the Huffington Post, which stated that “After Crichton passed away in 2008 he clearly passed the baton to James Rollins, who like Crichton, is a renaissance man.”NPR calls his work “adventurous and enormously engrossing…” and the New York Journal of Books had this to say: “If you’re a fan of smart, entertaining adventure fiction, this is your summer beach read writ large….All the science, all the history, and all the locations are masterfully intertwined. The characters are multi-dimensional. And the story is, well, a corker.”The Story Teller’s StoryAs a boy immersed in the scientific adventures of Doc Savage, the wonders of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells, and pulps such as The Shadow, The Spider, and The Avenger, James Rollins decided he wanted to be a writer. He honed his storytelling skills early, spinning elaborate tales that were often at the heart of pranks played on his brothers and sisters.Before he would set heroes and villains on harrowing adventures, Rollins embarked on a career in veterinary medicine, graduating from the University of Missouri and establishing a successful veterinary practice. This hands-on knowledge of medicine and science helps shape the research and scientific speculation that set James Rollins books apart.Explosive Page-Turning AdventuresThe exotic locales of James Rollins novels have emerged as a hybrid between imagination, research, and his extensive travels throughout the United States and Europe, as well as New Zealand, the South Pacific, China, Southeast Asia, Africa, Australia, and South America. Recent jaunts include book tours and stops across the country and several European nations to give talks, seminars, and media interviews.In recent years, much of James’ travel has involved meeting readers in small and large groups, at writing and fan conferences, and even aboard seagoing “seminars.” James’ mentoring and coaching skills have made him a sought after writing instructor and guest speaker for workshops, symposia, conventions, and other forums throughout the country.James Rollins is the author of nine thrillers in the bestselling Sigma Force series (Sandstorm, Map of Bones, Black Order, The Judas Strain, The Last Oracle, The Doomsday Key, The Devil Colony, Bloodline, and The Eye of God); six individual adventure thrillers; and the Jake Ransom middle grade series (Jake Ransom and the Skull King’s Shadow, Jake Ransom and the Howling Sphinx.) About the Author James Rollins is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of international thrillers. His writing has been translated into more than forty languages and has sold more than 20 million books. The New York Times says, ” Rollins is what you might wind up with if you tossed Michael Crichton and Dan Brown into a particle accelerator together.” NPR calls his work, ” Adventurous and enormously engrossing.” Rollins unveils unseen worlds, scientific breakthroughs and historical secrets matched with stunning suspense. As a veterinarian, he had a practice in Sacramento for over a decade and still volunteers at local shelters. Nowadays, Rollins shares his home up in the Sierra Nevada Mountains with his two golden retrievers, Echo and Duncan. He also enjoys scuba diving, spelunking, kayaking, and hiking. Of course, he loves to travel and experience new places around the world, which often inspire his next globe-trotting adventure. From Publishers Weekly Former Army Ranger Tucker Wayne and his canine partner, Kane, face a new state-of-the-art threat in bestseller Rollins and Blackwood’s inventive sequel to 2014’s The Kill Switch. Global media magnate Pruitt Kellerman seeks to destabilize political hot spots and murder those in his way with a fleet of military drones. Secret teams under his control use research stolen from famed WWII cryptanalyst Alan Turing to develop drones capable of thinking autonomously, hacking enemy computer systems, and instigating chaos with social media disinformation. Tucker leads a team of intelligence analysts who race to decrypt the drones’ malicious code. The action ranges from the swamps of Alabama and New Mexico nuclear test sites to the beaches of Trinidad and the mountains of Serbia. Kane, a Belgian Malinois, is the standout character, more than just a plot device and never anthropomorphized. His point-of-view chapters reveal his loyalty, fear, intelligence, and even a desire for revenge. Kane’s a good boy! Agent: Russell Galen, Scovil Galen Ghosh. (Apr.) –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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⭐ I liked the story and the characters, but there were just too many times that I found myself thinking that a section of writing was amateurish. That is, I was noticing the writing itself instead of being drawn into the story. The language would get stilted or overly explanatory.In too many places, the book broke the first rule of fiction (and I mean that literally – if you take a fiction-writing class in any college in the U.S., this is the first rule the teacher will tell you): SHOW, don’t tell. That is, you wouldn’t say “Bob became panicked.” That’s telling and doesn’t evoke a mental image. Rather, you would say something like “Bob’s eyes went wide, his face went white, and he leaped backwards and began running wildly, bouncing off trees.” That’s “showing.” This book just had too many places where it told instead of showed. additionally, the flow and tone of the writing would suddenly change. It wasn’t blatantly bad — it was kind of subtle, but it was still jarring.I don’t know which author wrote what, but I have to assume based on Mr. Rollins’ individual-effort books that his of co-author is the problem. I would also blame the editor, because the editor’s responsibility is to make sure these problems get cleaned up.Maybe these problems aren’t noticeable to you. If so, then if you like Mr. Rollins’ other books, you’ll probably like this one just fine. But it bothered me a lot; I had to keep putting the book down. I didn’t hate it, hence 3 stars instead of 1, but I did have to force myself to finish it. All things considered, I wish I hadn’t bought it and I wont buy any other books with that co-author.

⭐ I read the first novel in this series last year, The Kill Switch, and loved it. As such, I was very much looking forward to this one. Unfortunately, this novel turned out to be a huge disappointment on many different levels.Disappointment #1: The writing. I realize that most novels are written to an eighth grade level of vocabulary and sophistication, but I thought this novel’s writing fell far short of that level.Disappointment #2: Way too many coincidences. Verisimilitude goes right out the window when the hero escapes his demise time and time again because of neatly arranged coincidences. The hero had all the luck and the bad guys had no luck. It made the story a little too much “make believe” for my reading enjoyment.Disappointment #3: A stupid hero. There were multiple instances of this stupidity, but here is one of them: Upon finding Sandy Conlon’s dead body, shot in the head and her stomach cut open, in the trunk of her sunken car, what would a smart and intelligent hero have done? First, Sandy Conlon’s murder confirmed that something very wrong was going on. Tucker now had proof of a murder. He also had the shell casing and tracking pod from the drone attack on him. He also had the remote control for the invisible drone. And he had the name of the group: The Odisha Group. So what would an intelligent hero do? Write things down, take pictures, capture as much evidence as possible so that if the bad guys tried to cover their tracks, there would still be that evidence. And then an intelligent hero would find a third party, totally independent from the current circumstances, and have them view/save the evidence. But did Tucker do any of those things? No. But then again, if Tucker had done just a few of those intelligent things, much of the remaining “contrived” suspense would not have been possible. As such, the writer forced the hero to not use his brains in order for the plot to work.Disappointment #4: Completely contrived, unreal situations. Here’s just one example: The whole scene concerning Tucker’s boat trip to Patos Island was totally contrived. The author illogically created action just for the sake of creating action rather than maintaining the integrity of both the plot and the characters. This whole sequence of action started out unbelievable and then got even worse. I was very annoyed that the author was asking me to play along, wanting me to play the role of a stupid reader. First, Tucker knew the drones were in the area. Going out into the open ocean in a boat was pure stupidity. Second, miraculously escaping the Stryke attack. Third, having the Stryke delay its attack until Tucker was close enough to the island to swim to shore as a means of escape, rather than attack when Tucker was in the open ocean, miles from any land (the island was 13 miles from their departure point. Fourth, the helicopter coming to the island when the bad guys could’ve/would’ve sent their drones (hundreds to choose from). Fifth, how convenient it was that the bad guys talk about the “big mission” within earshot of Tucker. Gee, how convenient. And loud enough that Tucker can even hear it above the pounding sound of crashing waves. This whole scene was contrived just for the sake of creating action, but it was totally illogical.I could go on with more disappointments, but I think I’ve made my point. This was a good story concept turned into a less than satisfactory story. I expected more from this author. My recommendation would be to not waste your time or money on this one; there are much better stories and much better writing to be easily discovered. A suggestion: read one of Daniel Silva’s Gabriel Allon stories and see how great stories can be written with a really smart protagonist, smart supporting casts, smart bad guys, and plots that do not rely on coincidence to make them work. I personally enjoy stories with a lot of verisimilitude, and this one didn’t have very much of it.

⭐ This is a great book for anyone who loves dogs and a good action-adventure story. After reading The Kill Switch I was looking forward to the next adventure for former Army Ranger Tucker and Kane the former war dog, and War Hawk does not disappoint. I bought the cd (of both books) to listen to in my car as I go about my daily errands, and they made me look forward to getting in my car. Even a quick trip to the grocery is a chance to check in on Tucker and Kane and hear what they’re up to and how they’re saving the world from some dire situation and evil villain. I love the partnership of man and dog, and it’s great when James Rollins switches during parts of the narration to Kane’s perspective. Kane’s understanding of long strings of sentences and commands is somewhat improbable, but it makes the story fun and exciting. In Kill Switch, Tucker is more solitary, and the only one he can really trust is his dog. In War Hawk, Tucker and Kane team up with a small group of brave, tech-savvy folks to save the world once again. I don’t want to give away too much, but if you’re a techie, you’ll like this book. The plot is interesting and fast-paced and kept me engaged, and probably making unnecessary trips to the grocery. Keep them coming Mr. Rollins. Eagerly awaiting the next one…

⭐ I just finished reading War Hawk, the second Tucker Wayne novel collaboration between New York Times best selling authors, James Rollins and Grant Blackwood. I grew up an Air Force ‘brat’ (from birth to the age of 16) so I’ll admit, I am partial to all things military. I have enjoyed reading books by both of these authors separately and have found their collaborations to show a seamless integration of both their writing styles. Each man is extremely proficient in his areas of expertise. Grant, with his military/action/adventure background and Jim, with his historical/adventure/science knowledge. Their words are so beautifully blended that it is hard to tell where one man stopped writing and the next man started. These two ‘Wizards of Words’ adeptly maintain the suspense and take us on an engrossing odyssey into the world of drones, be they privately manufactured or by the military, that literally scares the bejesus out of me!We first encountered former Army Ranger Tucker Wayne and his MWD (military war dog) Kane in the stand alone novel The Kill Switch (actual first introduction was the Sigma Force novel Bloodline, 2012). Globe-trotting across Russia, Istanbul, South Africa and the United States, Tucker and Kane worked in tandem to stay one step ahead of villainous enemies in order to stop an apocalyptic biological threat inflicted on the world.In this new release, War Hawk, we are reunited with Tucker and Kane as they are enlisted to help an army colleague from their past, unknowing that their involvement will unleash a torrent of mystery, intrigue and the revealing of decades old secrets.Join Tucker and Kane as they chase down a diabolically evil man. This mission also dredges up an old physiological issue Tucker has over the combat related death of Kane’s military partner and litter mate, Abel (briefly mentioned in the first novel, The Kill Switch). Journey through time, from the days of World War II up to the present, and follow in the footsteps of Alan Turing and witness the fruition of this remarkable mathematician’s mind.Myself being a dog lover, I was especially intrigued by the relationship between Tucker and Kane that was portrayed in these novels. It is amazing how co-ordinated a man and dog can become, to the point of appearing as one entity when at work in the field. Another aspect that really piqued my interest was reading passages in these books from the dog’s point of view. How perfect the world would be if dogs could talk. Who better to express what a dog is thinking than a veterinarian! Most animal lovers would agree that a special bond does exist between owner and pet (be it dog, cat, bird or turtle) to the point that owners ‘understand’ what their pet is thinking simply by looking in the animal’s eyes or reading their body language. With Rollins being a semi-retired’ veterinarian and professed dog-lover, he was able to give a convincing and believable voice to Kane. I enjoyed being able to see the dog’ side of Kane as opposed to the well disciplined ‘soldier’ side. Although MWD’s are highly trained animals, they still like to play.Dogs have been used in warfare since the Civil War through Viet Nam (I even believe they have been used in wartime service since Ancient Egyptian times) and especially into Desert Storm, Iraq and Afghanistan. I throughly enjoyed this book. Military working dogs and their handlers have become so much a part of our lives in the civilian world, due to novels like these. They are the unsung heroes. These ‘teams’ have saved countless number of lives. Hopefully, these books, by James Rollins and Grant Blackwood, will help educate the general public to see how vitally important their roles are in our lives.I literally could not put this book down. It was like the dust jacket was infused with glue that was activated by the heat emanating from my hands as I clutched the book with unbridled anticipation. You will spend the majority of your time sitting on the edge of your seat, holding your breath and gritting your teeth! If you are a dog lover, it will also bring a tear to your eye while reading about Abel and the debilitating effects of Tucker’s ‘moral injury’. All this suspense and intrigue is lightly salted with intermittent lines of comedy. Just enough to allow you to catch your breath and carry on reading. I also found another reason for Tucker’s character to be my favorite – he eats fried bologna sandwiches! I grew up (military budget) on fried bologna sandwiches! I love fried bologna sandwiches! Upon completion of this book, every unknown buzzing sound you hear after stepping outside will have you searching the skies for drones. If you spot one – run and hide!

⭐ I love anything by James Rollins. It’s so informative but he has a way of weaving a story into your minds eye that makes you feel present in a moment plucked from real life. I know the book is fictional but it’s base is on so much fact you can’t help but learn. He is like the professor of a class your excited to go to, he truly makes learning fun!This story is a fantastic more in-depth look at the newly introduced characters Tucker and Kane and the truly awesome potential of the relationship between a man and his friend. If you are an animal lover you will love these characters and how they integrate into Rollins rich military environments and espionage driven story telling. I would recommend to all as this is a story with a very special focus that you can’t help but get immersed in. Worth all five stars given!

⭐ I’d normally break up my Rollins reading with other authors (it helps make them last longer if I don’t binge read them), but The Kill Switch left me breathless and I couldn’t even look at another book or author, so I downloaded War Hawk and read it straight away.It’s just as good as the first one. My only disappointment is that there aren’t more Tucker Wayne books to follow.Please keep the Tucker Wayne series going Mr. Rollins!

⭐ I just love the two main characters Kane and Tucker. Can’t get enough of them and their wild adventures. Heart stopping antics and always fearful something could happen to Kane. Thankfully he is good. Hoping there’s other books coming out soon with these two characters. I also love the afterword explanations from the author about the subjects he has chosen. Does give you pause to ponder.

⭐ I have been a big fan of James Rollins for quite a while. I really enjoy his writing style and his attention to detail while telling a really good story with plenty of imperfect main characters. The main character in this book (or co-main) is a dog and he is one of my absolute favorite characters. Every time I read one of these books with Kane in it I want to run out an buy one! The bond between Tucker (the human 😉 and Kane (the dog) is awesome. How the author conveys how they feel about each other is just awesome. As for the book in its entirety, I really enjoyed it. You don’t have to be current on his Sigma series to enjoy this book but you do need to read all of the Tucker and Kane stories to really appreciate this book!

⭐ A great read from this author. Now I understand why book was delayed. Mr. Rollins also stated that he spent time with my fellow veterans and their military dogs and the bond that develops between them. Also, Mr. Rollins touches on PTSD, which I can relate to, as have friends who suffer from this.Also, liked the use of drones, in warfare, and how automation will sanitize humanity’s view of how wars are fought. Also, liked the cyber security view, and how companies like “fakebook”, and countries like China and Russia are mining and hacking information from the West.Am looking. Forward to the next Tucker Wayne and Kane adventure. Hoping new novel comes out yearly, like Mr. Rollins Sigma series.

⭐ Awesome book. I love Tucker Wayne and Kane. They are great characters and realistic. I think James Rollins did amazing with this set of characters, though everything I have read from Rollins pen has been amazingly well written.Highly recommend!

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