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    War Hawk: A Tucker Wayne Novel

    By James Rollins and Grant Blackwood

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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?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateApr 19, 2016
    ISBN9780062135308
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    James Rollins

    James Rollins is the author of international thrillers that have been translated into more than forty languages. His Sigma series has been lauded as one of the “top crowd pleasers” (New York Times) and one of the “hottest summer reads” (People magazine). In each novel, acclaimed for its originality, Rollins unveils unseen worlds, scientific breakthroughs, and historical secrets—and he does it all at breakneck speed and with stunning insight. He lives in the Sierra Nevada.

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    • 4/5
      This is the 2nd novel in the Tucker Wayne series and the whole series is a spin off from James Rollins Sigma Force series. Tucker is an ex-special forces soldier and he was a part of a K-9 team. Apparently, when he was discharged, he didn’t want to be separated from his partner Kane so took him along for the ride. The Army disagreed about the arrangement, and somehow Sigma intervened, (in a previous story). Now Wayne and Kane travel around the remote parts of the US trying to heal from the ravages of war. A friend, ex-soldier and x-flame Jane and her son find him and ask for help. She believes someone is trying to kill her to silence her for some top secret work she did in the recent past. All but one of her other colleagues (Sandy) have died and that one just went missing. Tucker decides that where Sandy worked would be a good place to start investigating and maybe he’d get lucky and find her alive yet. Tucker starts by checking out Sandy’s house with a little B&E. He’s surprised by visitors and has to do some quick thinking to get himself out of it. It’s his first taste that Jane was onto something and not being paranoid.I really enjoyed this book and I think I’ll have to try another Tucker Wayne novel some time in the near future. It also brings to light things like how gullible a populace can be and those who control media outlets control people's understanding of reality. Cyber warfare will continue to change our ideas of what is a trustworthy source of information and what we believe and who or what we don’t. Fun book, lots of action, and Kane was a ‘character’ who helped make the book much more enjoyable.
    • 5/5
      Tucker Wayne and Kane return in a tale of intrigue as Tucker becomes embroiled in the mystery with ties to Alan Turing and the Enigma Code. Pitted against media magnate Pruitt Kellerman, Tucker and Kane face assassins, drones, and unwitting researchers caught up in a power play of immense proportions.With strong characters, cutting-edge technology, and enough plot twists and turns to keep readers guessing, it will be nearly impossible to set this one aside before turning the final page. Highly recommended.
    • 5/5
      The remarkable bond between Tucker Wayne and Kane completely won me over in The Kill Switch, and I couldn't possibly miss the second installment of their adventures.The action wasn't as predictable as it was in the first, which made the book even more enjoyable.The focus in this book is information warfare, and it is terrifying. Those who control information are those who will be in control of the world. As always, Rollins includes an "Author's Note to Readers: Truth or Fiction" at the back of the book, and it's a good idea to read it. He doesn't make up most of what he writes about. Part of the mystery of War Hawk revolves around some work Alan Turing did at Bletchley Park during World War II. Were his papers really lost in a fire, or were they stolen? They just may contain the key to winning this information war.Tucker's PTSD and the way he relates to others figures highly in this book, and these things are a key to his character. So is his relationship with the war dog, Kane. When Rollins first wrote about Kane, he asked people in the military who actually worked with war dogs if what he'd written was realistic. All of them told him that the dogs were actually capable of doing much more than he'd written. Keep that in mind when you read about Kane. His relationship with Tucker will fill you with a bit of awe, a lot of admiration... and you might even get a bit emotional, too. James Rollins and Grant Blackwood have written the kind of thriller I enjoy the most: an intriguing plot, plenty of fast-paced action, and complex characters. Just the combination that will keep me coming back for more.
    • 4/5
      This book is the second in the Tucker Wayne series, a spin-off of Rollins' Sigma Force novels. It felt more like a Sigma novel rather than the first in the series, The Kill Switch, which leads me to think that it was more of Rollins' book and less of Blackwood's. It is not as good as The Kill Switch, but is still an enjoyable adventure nonetheless.
    • 3/5
      Perhaps because I have two Shepherds (see pics), I give it 3 stars. I wouldn't say it was a page-turner, but it was an enjoyable read and the interaction between dog and owner was interesting, although it seemed the a bit fantastic. But in Rollins "Author's Notes" at the end (p.505), he shared that Armed Service expert veterinarians and dog handlers confirmed that "not only are such action [depicted in Rollins' book] plausible, if anything these dogs could do much more"!An interesting aspect of this book is that Rollins delves into a variety of issues - his characters suffer from PTSD, the "mathematical genius" Alan Turing and it's possible uses in drone warfare, and corporations starting wars. Actually, there is much going on and perhaps that is what keeps one engaged in reading.Like I said, it's not exactly a page-turner, but it is an enjoyable read, especially if you're a dog-lover.
    • 4/5
      Another fast paced thriller from James Rollins. A continuation of the story of combat vet Tucker Wayne and his war dog Kane. More development of the two primary characters (yes, I include the dog) and a very intriguing story line. The future of warfare ahead of us is computerized, deadly, and frightening. I appreciate Rollins using current developments in science and technology in his plots. This really drives home the question of whether or not using drones & other non-human forms of military hardware will make it ultimately easier for humans to kill and maim. Scary but all too real.
    • 4/5
      I liked "War Hawk." It's definitely better than the previous Tucker & Kane book "The Kill Switch." The writing is always good with Rollins and Blackwood, but "War Hawk" had more character development to go along with the nearly relentless high-throttle action, so I cared about what happened to Tucker and his team.In "War Hawk," Tucker is approached by a former military colleague who is on the run from assassins. Tucker and Kane find themselves wrapped more and more intricately into a web of intrigue involving high-tech drones, powerful corporations, covert military operations, and government cover-ups. I found the descriptions of advanced technology fascinating; I liked all the main characters; the action was pretty much non-stop, which is what I expect from Rollins. All of this wrapped up into a very entertaining novel. Although I wasn't 100% satisfied with the motive behind all the diabolical happenings, I accepted it, and that was really the only thing that kept me from giving this book a full 5 stars.