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Thirst of Steel
Written by Ronie Kendig
Narrated by Graham Winton
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Tox Russell must complete his final mission before he can begin his life with Haven Cortes: retrieve the ancient sword of Goliath and destroy the Arrow Flame Order. The AFO is determined to have the sword, and they are blackmailing part of the Wraith team to do it. Will Ram's secret be exposed before its ramifications tear the team apart? Dismantled centuries ago, the sword of Goliath is still rumored to thirst for its enemies' blood. Cole "Tox" Russell only wants to begin his life with Haven Cortes, but he must first complete a final mission: retrieve that sword and destroy the deadly Arrow Flame Order. The AFO, however, is determined to claim the sword. Wielding their father's life over Tzivia and Ram Khalon, they threaten to expose Ram's long-held and dangerous secret while demanding Tzivia locate the sword. With the Wraith team slowly being torn apart, things only worsen when Mercy Maddox, a new operative, emerges with the stunning news that the sword is tied to both Ram's secret and a string of unsolved serial murders. Tox, Ram, and the others are forced to set aside fear and anger to focus only on the enemy. No matter the cost, Wraith must stop or take the enemy down with them.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Title: Thirst of Steel (The Tox Files #3)Author: Ronie KendigPages: 464Year: 2018Publisher: Bethany House PublishersMy rating is 4 out of 5 stars.Tox has agreed to one last mission before settling down with Haven. The Arrow & Flame Order has ramped up their campaign to obtain more power. This time they are seeking the sword David used to kill Goliath. It is imbued with some sort of supernatural power that cannot be allowed to see the light of day according to those fighting the AFO. Tox must keep the leader of the AFO from obtaining the three pieces of the sword covertly while also trying to protect his friend, Tzivia, who is out to find the sword to free her father from being held captive by the AFO.Meanwhile, Haven is in the United States researching Tox’s family history at the urging of Tzaddik. The AFO is active on American soil by killing what seem to be random people with their phosphorescent arrows, causing their victims to melt from the inside out. Haven and Tox have been apart for months and she wonders if she will ever see him again. He is deep undercover and not allowed to receive any communications. Tox’s best friend and fellow Wraith team member, Ram, gives her only the barest of details about Tox while he is on his mission. Haven has something she desperately need to tell Tox, but will she ever have the chance?Ronie Kendig delivers another suspense-filled, tension-packed story that will keep readers glued to their seats. There are twists in the plot to keep readers guessing and the ending is a shocking surprise. I admire the lengths Wraith team will go to in order to protect the U.S., as well as their fellow soldiers. A shout out of thanks to all those in the military past and present who have served or are currently serving to keep our country safe. Having read book two so long ago, I had a little trouble keeping all the many characters straight. I also think the flashbacks to the past disrupted the story taking place in the present day. I recommend reading the books in order as the story is continuous and readers will not understand what is going on in book three without the backgrounds of the first two books in the series. This was an exciting ride with Tox and Wraith team! I can’t wait to see what this author creates next that I’m sure will entertain for hours!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book is a roller coaster ride from page one!! Thirst of Steel is the conclusion to the Tox Files series by Ronie Kendig. This time Tox and team are on the hunt for the sword of Goliath. Be prepared for lots of plot twists along the way!! There were definitely some things I never saw coming!!As readers have come to expect in a Ronie Kendig novel, what begins is an adventure full of military action, Biblical history, mysterious artifacts, just the right amount of romance, and more. It is apparent that Ms. Kendig has done extensive research for this series. Although you could read this as a standalone novel, I would recommend reading Conspiracy of Silence and Crown of Souls first if you haven't already since this novel picks up where the last one left off.I was given a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Absolutely stunning. Every page is adrenaline-filled with high-intensity action and suspense. Yet those raw, tender, emotional moments are the ones that will stay with you long after you’ve finished the book. Ronie Kendig has indeed created a masterpiece of a series in The Tox Files and she ends the series with a mighty bang in The Thirst of Steel. This final book in the series is everything you’ve come to expect from this wonderful author - fast-paced and fluid writing, intricately and tightly woven plot with multiple dimensions that comes together seamlessly, a nice dose of history and archeology, a great splash of humor in dialogue, memorable characters that grab your heart, and a solid thread of faith and prayer integrated into the story. Although this book can be read as a stand-alone, reading the prequel novella and the subsequent two novels will definitely help in understanding the background for the ultimate mission in this book and also in understanding the characters. We see a lot more of Cell, Ram, and Tzivia in this book than previously and many questions readers have had about Ram are explained. We see a bit more of Levi here, too, which is nice. It’s also nice to see that Tox and Haven are finally together and planning for a life with each other. There are twists and turns to the plot that will leave you with whiplash, for sure. And the angst, ache of love denied and repressed that follow the characters will leave you crying for them. If you love suspense with military action and delicious romance, you will love the Tox Files, especially The Thirst of Steel. I received a copy of the book from the author and Bethany Publishing. I was under no obligation to post a positive review. All comments and opinions are solely my own.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Sharp, Precise, Target, Danger, Espionage, Secrets, Enemies, Courage and Determination is a great description of this book by the brilliant and talented author. The characters are fierce and their job is to complete their mission at all cost.It is a race that will takers readers around the world as the coveted artifact is the prize. Many are willing to die for it and others will destroy their enemy to possess it. The story is action packed and full of surprises. It is a nonstop thrill a minute as one common denominator prevails. Will the enemy tear a team apart? Who can be trusted as the story goes to a high octane level?I love the feel of a special forces team at command in the story. The author delves a bit more into the characters we have grown to love. We see a glimpse of the symbolism of Christianity embedded into the story that leaves a message of hope and keeping your eyes fixed on God.The story is a well oiled machine that brings intrigue, danger, and a closure to a series I have loved. The characters were well represented and I will miss them greatly. The ending is powerful and one of a surprise to me. Well done Ronie Kendig.I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.