War Hawk - (Tucker Wayne) by James Rollins & Grant Blackwood (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

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?

From the Back Cover

Former Army Ranger Tucker Wayne and his military dog, Kane, are thrust into a global conspiracy in this second Sigma Force spinoff adventure from New York Times bestselling authors James Rollins and Grant Blackwood

Tucker Wayne's past and 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 swamplands of the deep South to the beachheads of a savage civil war in Trinidad, Tucker and his beloved war dog, Kane, must work together to discover the truth behind a mystery that dates back to World War II, involving the genius of a young code-breaker, Alan Turing . . .

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 future?

Review Quotes

"A fantastic adventure story with non-stop action [that] shows the close bond between dog and partner, and the readers will fall in love with this canine and his handler." - Crimespree Magazine on THE KILL SWITCH
"In The Kill Switch James Rollins and Grant Blackwood have managed to combine two sure-fire favorites: lots of action and a brilliant, memorable dog. The pages keep turning quickly as danger is topped by more danger and violence is avoided only rarely. Throughout the story the reader will enjoy the twists and turns the action takes as much as the reader will enjoy the clever ruses that Tucker takes to fulfill his mission. Love dogs? Love action and adventure books? Love it when the good guy wins? Don't miss The Kill Switch. It's all that and more." - Examiner.com on THE KILL SWITCH
"[A]nother outstanding adventure. Fans of Tom Clancy, Brad Thor, or Rollins' previous titles will enjoy this, and hopefully Wayne and Kane will appear again, perhaps in the next Sigma Force title." - Booklist on WAR HAWK
"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!" - Publishers Weekly on WAR HAWK
Praise for The Kill Switch: "Exceptional . . . A spin-off from bestseller Rollins's Sigma Force series introduces U.S. Army Ranger Tucker Wayne and his four-footed partner, a small Belgian Shepherd named Kane. . . . The action careens across Russia and into South Africa, where Tucker and Kane must go underground to find a deadly life form. Rollins and Blackwood succeed brilliantly." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) on THE KILL SWITCH
"Combine Rin Tin Tin and James Bond, and you get Kane, a vastly appealing, smart, brave dog outfitted with the latest high-tech gadgetry for saving the world from some pretty horrible stuff. His pairing with handler Tucker Wayne - a former Army Ranger with similar qualities - makes for a riveting, smart page-turner." - Maria Goodavage, New York Times bestselling author of Soldier Dogs
"The taut and complex story sprints across the globe from Russia to Istanbul to southern Africa to the United States, and offers a diverse cast of well-developed characters and a tightly woven plot that intrigues, excites, and doesn't let go." - Library Journal (starred review) on THE KILL SWITCH
"Rollins knows how to deliver a terrific page turner, and teaming up with Blackwood, co-author of novels with Clive Cussler and Tom Clancy, proves to be a success. The mix of Blackwood's military knowledge and Rollins' background as a veterinarian makes the narrative seem authentic. While Tucker Wayne is a terrific character, the star of the novel is Kane, a Belgian Malinois and one of the best dogs in thriller literature. The Kill Switch is the start of a new series, and the next book cannot come soon enough." - Huffington Post on THE KILL SWITCH