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From USA Today bestselling author Robert Swartwood, a new tour de force that reinvents the conspiracy thriller.
THEY ARE EVERYWHERE
An estranged father shoots himself in the head.
THEY KNOW EVERYTHING
A message courier is pushed in front of an oncoming subway train.
THEY WILL NOT BE STOPPED
A young woman kills her family before jumping off the roof of her apartment building.
THEY ARE LEGION
Your name is John Smith. The Legion is coming for you. They want you dead, because you have a secret.
You just don't know what it is.
THEY ARE EVERYWHERE
An estranged father shoots himself in the head.
THEY KNOW EVERYTHING
A message courier is pushed in front of an oncoming subway train.
THEY WILL NOT BE STOPPED
A young woman kills her family before jumping off the roof of her apartment building.
THEY ARE LEGION
Your name is John Smith. The Legion is coming for you. They want you dead, because you have a secret.
You just don't know what it is.
334 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 19, 2014
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Robert Swartwood
62 books308 followersUSA Today bestselling and ITW Thriller Award–winning author of The Serial Killer's Wife, The Killing Room, Man of Wax, and several other novels. He created the term "hint fiction" and edited Hint Fiction: An Anthology of Stories in 25 Words or Fewer.
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August 14, 2017
While I dig a good thriller, this one doesn't strike me as a well thoght-out one.
Really? The car chase, a fight inside a car hurtling along a busy street with the driver dead and the occupants scrample to put on their seat belts? They do that and they miracuously survive the said car striking at full tilt a coffee shop full of people? And the guy who put his seatbelt on is holding the gal, replacing the belt for her?? Gosh, sounds like a cross between any car manufacturer's wet dream and the alternative physics manual for producers of blockbusters.
And the son, who was hardly bothered to visit his father's gravesite, suddenly goes on to lead the chase away from his father and the gal whom he met, like, an hour earlier?
And the son's rift with the aforementioned father was brought on by the father not willing to issue his son more money to spend around on travelling and vagabonding and girls and whatnot? Ahem...
The car chase, bullets spraying, the freshly resurrected father of her childhood friend and the first thing that's bothering Ashley is whether Frank is Eli or Frank and whether Martha is Janice or not... And Ashley is supposed to be a journalist and as one she should know how to phrase a question or two, one hopes.
Weak final scene with Duncan... Grrr...
Really? The car chase, a fight inside a car hurtling along a busy street with the driver dead and the occupants scrample to put on their seat belts? They do that and they miracuously survive the said car striking at full tilt a coffee shop full of people? And the guy who put his seatbelt on is holding the gal, replacing the belt for her?? Gosh, sounds like a cross between any car manufacturer's wet dream and the alternative physics manual for producers of blockbusters.
And the son, who was hardly bothered to visit his father's gravesite, suddenly goes on to lead the chase away from his father and the gal whom he met, like, an hour earlier?
And the son's rift with the aforementioned father was brought on by the father not willing to issue his son more money to spend around on travelling and vagabonding and girls and whatnot? Ahem...
The car chase, bullets spraying, the freshly resurrected father of her childhood friend and the first thing that's bothering Ashley is whether Frank is Eli or Frank and whether Martha is Janice or not... And Ashley is supposed to be a journalist and as one she should know how to phrase a question or two, one hopes.
Weak final scene with Duncan... Grrr...
February 19, 2015
The story have good premise but unfortunately the characters feel a little 2 dimensional despite many emotional scene and dialogues. The story itself feel a little too unrealistic. I wonder whom is the main character and despite everything I find myself care about Eli more than John. Anyway it could have been more flashed if the author focus the story toward Eli or John instead both of them because they are both on the same side.
July 25, 2015
Could never happen
The number of killings without either of the protagonists dying is a bit of a stretch can't say more without giving it away
The number of killings without either of the protagonists dying is a bit of a stretch can't say more without giving it away
August 17, 2021
Brought home for the funeral of a father he detested, John Smith finds himself dumped into a storm of insanity. His sister, an Assistant District Attorney starting a high-profile case, murders her family and then jumps from the roof of her apartment building. And then men start trying to kill Smith. Obviously the three things are connected, but Smith can’t figure out how. What he does know is that the men trying to kill him are highly influential people and they don’t appear to care how many other innocents die in their quest. This is a fast moving, highly exciting novel of ruthless killers and the man trying not to become their next victim.
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December 20, 2018
Average writing skill plot and character development. Son hears his father killed himself and reluctantly goes to the funeral only to turn and walk out when his mother approaches him. Sister kills her family and commits suicide and a ho hum reaction when told...actually goes back to sleep. How can you like this kid! Some suspense and intrigue but not worth the time. Will not read future books.
December 17, 2018
Means without Ends
Action packed and fast pace. However the story is without heart and soul. The main character is so bitter, thinking of that the whole world is in debt of him.
Action packed and fast pace. However the story is without heart and soul. The main character is so bitter, thinking of that the whole world is in debt of him.
May 7, 2014
Full review over at Fantasy Book Critic
OVERVIEW/ANALYSIS: Legion by Robert Swartwood was a trip back to a writer whom I had enjoyed previously. The Serial Killer’s Wife was his standalone book that had captivated me as it explored the often-overlooked angle into the spouse of a serial killer. That book was a top-notch read combining excellent thrills, terrific characterization and an ending that was absolutely unpredictable. Legion is a standalone work but also serves as a "prequel of sorts" to the Man of Wax trilogy (of which Man Of Wax and The Inner Circle are released so far).
Legion serves well as a standalone story as it focuses on John Smith who is the youngest among his five siblings and the only one who’s been unsuccessful in the eyes of his parents. A lazy guy who just manages to survive, he doesn’t want to attend his father’s funeral with whom he shared a troubled relationship. His elder sister Melissa wants him to come but he nearly doesn’t do so. Ashley is Melissa’s friend and whose work colleagues are pushing her to give them a scoop about Melissa’s most recent case. Things take a rather difficult turn as Melissa kills her family and then apparently commits suicide. Ashley is very skeptical about Melissa's murder suicide and turns to John to find out how events took a tragic turn. Here’s where they discover that the Legion have been altering the case so and they are its new targets. But who or what is the Legion and why are they so interested in John?
As far as conspiracy thrillers go, this one performs admirably, with an ever constant change of POVs in every other chapters, the author keeps you on your toes as we are constantly left wondering as to what’s going to happen next. There are quite a few POV characters besides John and Ashley but to shine a light upon them would be highly spoilerific. The author however makes this story an absolute thrill ride with its frantic pace and almost something happening in every other chapter that keeps the readers glued to the pages, unsure of what will happen next. I loved this crazy rumble-tumble approach the author has taken and it just goes to show what an accomplished writer he is. On to characterization, our protagonists aren’t quite that interesting but it’s the side characters and antagonists that shine and make this read such a compelling one. Both John and Ashley begin out as rather annoying characters but as the plot unfolds, they come into their own.
Another aspect of the story that I enjoyed was how this story was kept grounded and even though the antagonists have an advantage, they never become caricatures. There’s a reason for all their doings and the way they perform and it’s revealed in the climax but not to its entirety. I believe there will be a lot more about this in the Man Of Wax trilogy and I’ll have to read those books to see what other revelations are there. Lastly the climax ties all loose ends smoothly and gives us a small thread that might open into Man of Wax and I’m hoping it does.
CONCLUSION: Robert Swartwood's Legion is an excellent thriller that does what most thrillers set out to do. Keep the readers hooked with a fast paced story, sprinkled heavily with jaw-dropping twists that end on a climax, which will leave the readers wanting more. Legion is an excellent story and I would heartily recommend it to all thriller readers yet to discover Robert Swartwood. As for me I’m about to start on his other books and Man Of Wax beckons non-stop with its alluring blurb.
April 28, 2016
*Received a copy for an honest review.*
Legion is an action, adventure where two unsuspecting adults get swept into danger as a seemingly innocent day turns into quite possibly the last day of their lives. John may not be successful by most standards, but at least he has a job and a roof over his head. When his old man dies, he doesn't think much about it, after all they didn't have much of a relationship between them. But after the funeral, things take a deadly turn. Ashley has a job she enjoys, writing for a city paper. After the unthinkable happens, she decides to put her journalist skills to the test and uncover the truth no one else seems to believe. When the two meet, they soon discover that sometimes secrets can be deadly.
The story is told in mainly the alternating point of views of our heroes, but with the occasional bits from one of the baddies. It's interesting to not that the author choose to use first person for John and third person for the others. One might think the switch would be distracting, but aside from the my initial noticing the switch, I quickly moved past the words and into the story because the changes blended together after a bit. And I think it kind of offered the story another layer that added to the novel.
"Rule of thumb is that you don't get into vehicles with strangers. Especially strangers carrying machine guns. Then again, I think the rule becomes muddied when the stranger with the machine gun has just helped you escape two other men with guns, bent on killing you."
I wasn't sure what to think about John. When the story first started, he didn't want to attend his father's funeral. What kind of man didn't want to go to his father's funeral? What kind of father must he have been to make his youngest son not want to attend the event? It could have gone either way at this point. But as I kept reading the story, I was drawn to him. There is something about him that captures your attention. He doesn't have a glamorous job, his own place, or any real social life to speak of, but there is something about him that, about the way he thinks, that promises he is just going to be a great character.
When we first meet Ashley, she is having lunch with her only real friend. You get to see this vulnerable side, but that's only a part of who she is. Sure she is out of her element when the guns start coming out, and naturally is scared out of her mind. But by the time the ending rolls around, it's obvious how that Ashley and the beginning Ashley are different people. And I liked how the author wrote the character's growth into the story.
"There are some things that just can't be explained."
This book was sort of a conspiracy theory, murder mystery, action in a blender type of book. Until I read Legion, I would never have said I liked that kind of thing. The author incorporated just enough real stuff into the mix of fiction that you could actually imagine the events unfolding in any major city. It didn't take very many pages to get into this book.
There is so much I would love to say about this book, but if I start talking about things that happened beyond the first few chapters, I'd quickly move onto spoiler territory. So I'll say this, there is not a dull moment in this book. Even when the action bits are not happening directly, the author does a great job weaving all our informative scenes in between the action, that the story keeps flowing long after the bullets have stopped.
When I entered the goodreads giveaway, I wasn't sure what book I'd be getting. I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did. I will be checking out the author's other works.
Legion is an action, adventure where two unsuspecting adults get swept into danger as a seemingly innocent day turns into quite possibly the last day of their lives. John may not be successful by most standards, but at least he has a job and a roof over his head. When his old man dies, he doesn't think much about it, after all they didn't have much of a relationship between them. But after the funeral, things take a deadly turn. Ashley has a job she enjoys, writing for a city paper. After the unthinkable happens, she decides to put her journalist skills to the test and uncover the truth no one else seems to believe. When the two meet, they soon discover that sometimes secrets can be deadly.
The story is told in mainly the alternating point of views of our heroes, but with the occasional bits from one of the baddies. It's interesting to not that the author choose to use first person for John and third person for the others. One might think the switch would be distracting, but aside from the my initial noticing the switch, I quickly moved past the words and into the story because the changes blended together after a bit. And I think it kind of offered the story another layer that added to the novel.
"Rule of thumb is that you don't get into vehicles with strangers. Especially strangers carrying machine guns. Then again, I think the rule becomes muddied when the stranger with the machine gun has just helped you escape two other men with guns, bent on killing you."
I wasn't sure what to think about John. When the story first started, he didn't want to attend his father's funeral. What kind of man didn't want to go to his father's funeral? What kind of father must he have been to make his youngest son not want to attend the event? It could have gone either way at this point. But as I kept reading the story, I was drawn to him. There is something about him that captures your attention. He doesn't have a glamorous job, his own place, or any real social life to speak of, but there is something about him that, about the way he thinks, that promises he is just going to be a great character.
When we first meet Ashley, she is having lunch with her only real friend. You get to see this vulnerable side, but that's only a part of who she is. Sure she is out of her element when the guns start coming out, and naturally is scared out of her mind. But by the time the ending rolls around, it's obvious how that Ashley and the beginning Ashley are different people. And I liked how the author wrote the character's growth into the story.
"There are some things that just can't be explained."
This book was sort of a conspiracy theory, murder mystery, action in a blender type of book. Until I read Legion, I would never have said I liked that kind of thing. The author incorporated just enough real stuff into the mix of fiction that you could actually imagine the events unfolding in any major city. It didn't take very many pages to get into this book.
There is so much I would love to say about this book, but if I start talking about things that happened beyond the first few chapters, I'd quickly move onto spoiler territory. So I'll say this, there is not a dull moment in this book. Even when the action bits are not happening directly, the author does a great job weaving all our informative scenes in between the action, that the story keeps flowing long after the bullets have stopped.
When I entered the goodreads giveaway, I wasn't sure what book I'd be getting. I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did. I will be checking out the author's other works.
November 30, 2018
Compared to the other installments, this prequel was agonizing to read. There were so many boring moments that I had to glaze over just so I could get to the end. And even in the ending, there were more questions than answers. It lacked the urgency and edge-of-your seat excitement as Man of Wax and Inner Circle, but there’s no denying the writing skill was excellent. I didn’t really feel the genetic engineering subplot all that compelling. I wanted to love this prequel but it was not good for me.
March 14, 2014
I've come to expect certain things from Robert Swartwood's books. He always manages to paint a vivid picture without using too many words. His characters are always well fleshed-out, and you either love them or hate them (and even THAT can change from chapter to chapter). Also, hyperventilation. When a book has so completely sucked me in and has me breathing way too quickly and hanging on every word to the point where I get light-headed...that's a good book. :)
This kind-of-prequel offers some insight into the Inner Circle, a mysterious and powerful group of people who always seem to be behind the scenes, pulling the strings and making people miserable.
I always find it very difficult to thoroughly review Swartwood's books because there are SO many twists and turns that it is hard to write about anything in detail. This book seems to have more of those twists and turns than any of his previous books, so forgive this lame review, but I don't want to ruin it for anybody.
Let's just say that if you are a Swartwood fan, you will love this book. If you have never read his books before, read MAN OF WAX and INNER CIRCLE and then read this book. Then go read all the rest of them, because you'll be hooked on Swartwood after just a few pages.
This kind-of-prequel offers some insight into the Inner Circle, a mysterious and powerful group of people who always seem to be behind the scenes, pulling the strings and making people miserable.
I always find it very difficult to thoroughly review Swartwood's books because there are SO many twists and turns that it is hard to write about anything in detail. This book seems to have more of those twists and turns than any of his previous books, so forgive this lame review, but I don't want to ruin it for anybody.
Let's just say that if you are a Swartwood fan, you will love this book. If you have never read his books before, read MAN OF WAX and INNER CIRCLE and then read this book. Then go read all the rest of them, because you'll be hooked on Swartwood after just a few pages.
May 1, 2015
Legion is an action thriller-- lots of action, constant action, violent and bloody action as the hero, named John Smith ( don't let it bother you, there is a good reason for the generic name as you will find out as the novel proceeds) is caught up in a fantastic, murderous plot.
Fantastic and conspiratorial are two good words to describe what goes on in the book. It seems some scientist/ activist tried and succeeded in making super kids that would grow up into super soldiers, but some other scientist has thought twice about this being a good idea. As the two factions fight it out, Smith is, literally, caught in the middle.
One day he is pedaling his cool bike along a NYC street, doing his job as a bike messenger and then, after a series of mishaps, is sent sprawling in front of an u rushing subway train.
From here, well, things just get worse, much worse.
Jump into this book and it will hold you until the climax where bullets and bodies fly everywhere.
Three stars because Legion is the third book in a series. You can still read and enjoy the story, especially if you like plenty of action; just be aware that some plot motifs are sketchy.
Warnings: much violent combat and bloodletting, a bit over the top, maybe, but if you enjoy all out mayhem, Legion fits the bill.
Fantastic and conspiratorial are two good words to describe what goes on in the book. It seems some scientist/ activist tried and succeeded in making super kids that would grow up into super soldiers, but some other scientist has thought twice about this being a good idea. As the two factions fight it out, Smith is, literally, caught in the middle.
One day he is pedaling his cool bike along a NYC street, doing his job as a bike messenger and then, after a series of mishaps, is sent sprawling in front of an u rushing subway train.
From here, well, things just get worse, much worse.
Jump into this book and it will hold you until the climax where bullets and bodies fly everywhere.
Three stars because Legion is the third book in a series. You can still read and enjoy the story, especially if you like plenty of action; just be aware that some plot motifs are sketchy.
Warnings: much violent combat and bloodletting, a bit over the top, maybe, but if you enjoy all out mayhem, Legion fits the bill.
February 20, 2014
John Smith isn’t exactly close to his family; he has been estranged from his father for years and rarely sees his brothers or sisters. When he travels home to attend his father’s funeral, he doesn’t know that his life is about to be turned upside down forever and his father’s death is only the start of the upheaval. This is a very good conspiracy thriller, full of plot surprises, action and drama and with a plotline that grabs you right from the start. John soon discovers that his father had been keeping a very deep and dark secret, one that people will kill to protect and that he can’t trust anyone to help him.
I really enjoyed the read, it kept me on the edge of my seat as the story unravelled. I only had one complaint, and that is that I wasn’t exactly convinced about the ages of John and his siblings, and how that could have played out – when you get to that part of the book you will understand what I mean.
The story itself is a prequel to the author’s Man of Wax series, which I haven’t read but I am really tempted to download now.
I really enjoyed the read, it kept me on the edge of my seat as the story unravelled. I only had one complaint, and that is that I wasn’t exactly convinced about the ages of John and his siblings, and how that could have played out – when you get to that part of the book you will understand what I mean.
The story itself is a prequel to the author’s Man of Wax series, which I haven’t read but I am really tempted to download now.
July 24, 2017
Let me start off by saying that I have read the first two Man of Wax books and enjoyed each of those for what they are; good plot driven page turners. Legion is set up as a prequel to the series, however, it misses the mark. The weakness lies in the premise between the protagonist and his family - too many loose ends left dangling - about these relationships. None of the characters are really likable enough to root for them. In the end this is just good guys versus bad guys with a lot of car chases, gun fights and things blowing up. I've come to expect more from Swartwood; seems like he dialed this one in.
January 7, 2018
Disjointed Read
Lots of action, mystery, and excitement...but it just did not come together well. I will not read more of the series.
Lots of action, mystery, and excitement...but it just did not come together well. I will not read more of the series.
February 3, 2019
I haven't read the trilogy that this book prequels. Based on what I read here and the title of the trilogy, I'm wondering if Jack Smith is being set up to be a "Pretender" (TV series) like hero. Or perhaps it is more like the TV series "Dark Angel" with the genetic manipulations.
The book starts slowly for me and it took me a while to care about any of the characters. Jack seems to start out as a bit of an uncaring jerk. He doesn't want to talk to his sister. He doesn't want to go to his father's funeral. When he does go, he talks to only one of his siblings, and even that not for too long. At some point we also learn that Jack's parents gave each child $40,000 to use toward college. Jack was the only one who didn't use it for a formal education--he apparently went to Europe, spent it all, then got mad when his dad refused to give him more money. We learn the reason behind some of it throughout the rest of the book.
Shortly after their father's funeral, Jack is pushed off a subway platform--but the video shows no one there to push him, and his bike, which had had its wheels stolen, is found intact by a coworker. Then, shortly after that, Jack's sister Melissa apparently murders her husband and children and then jumps to her own death--and again, the videos show she was alone as she made her way to the roof. Melissa's friend Ashley refuses to believe her friend would do such a thing. She tracks down Jack and the adventure begins.
I do agree with another reviewer that some scenes were a bit beyond believability. The car crashing into the coffee shop is one. Yes, it is possible that Jack's reaction (to put on his seatbelt) is a result of the genetic manipulation to destroy fear, and yes, the author does say that the car's momentum is changed at the last minute--but it is highly unlikely he could hold onto Ashley during the crash.
I may at some point read the Man of Wax trilogy if I come across it.
The book starts slowly for me and it took me a while to care about any of the characters. Jack seems to start out as a bit of an uncaring jerk. He doesn't want to talk to his sister. He doesn't want to go to his father's funeral. When he does go, he talks to only one of his siblings, and even that not for too long. At some point we also learn that Jack's parents gave each child $40,000 to use toward college. Jack was the only one who didn't use it for a formal education--he apparently went to Europe, spent it all, then got mad when his dad refused to give him more money. We learn the reason behind some of it throughout the rest of the book.
Shortly after their father's funeral, Jack is pushed off a subway platform--but the video shows no one there to push him, and his bike, which had had its wheels stolen, is found intact by a coworker. Then, shortly after that, Jack's sister Melissa apparently murders her husband and children and then jumps to her own death--and again, the videos show she was alone as she made her way to the roof. Melissa's friend Ashley refuses to believe her friend would do such a thing. She tracks down Jack and the adventure begins.
I do agree with another reviewer that some scenes were a bit beyond believability. The car crashing into the coffee shop is one. Yes, it is possible that Jack's reaction (to put on his seatbelt) is a result of the genetic manipulation to destroy fear, and yes, the author does say that the car's momentum is changed at the last minute--but it is highly unlikely he could hold onto Ashley during the crash.
I may at some point read the Man of Wax trilogy if I come across it.
November 28, 2020
I've read a few Robert Swartwood books at this point and I'm always impressed by his pacing, plotting, and action description. The guy knows how to write a fast-paced thriller and keep the reader engaged from beginning to end. While I haven't necessarily loved every one of his books that I've read, I've always respected how well he crafts the thriller elements of his story.
For this particular book, I thought it was just okay. The characters worked, but I didn't find myself particularly drawn to any of them, and the plot felt a tad generic. There was nothing outright bad about the book, but it just didn't really stand out for me. It was a perfectly enjoyable read, but as an intro to a new series I'm not sure it did the best job of setting up the series and leaving the reader wanting more.
I'm still a fan of this author and will continue to look forward to checking out his future work.
For this particular book, I thought it was just okay. The characters worked, but I didn't find myself particularly drawn to any of them, and the plot felt a tad generic. There was nothing outright bad about the book, but it just didn't really stand out for me. It was a perfectly enjoyable read, but as an intro to a new series I'm not sure it did the best job of setting up the series and leaving the reader wanting more.
I'm still a fan of this author and will continue to look forward to checking out his future work.
December 2, 2023
He does it again…a fantastic action, thriller book! This time a prequel to the Man of Wax trilogy. This one had less psychological thrilling aspects to it, but it was not without plenty of action! A very fast paced story that kept me coming back for more; however, I felt a little unsatisfied at the ending. The ending was fitting and helped bridge the Legion story to Man of Wax, but it felt like I didn’t get enough of the backstory of Legion to really make me connect with the characters. I still highly recommend the book! I just wanted a bit more backstory to make a stronger connection in the Man of Wax trilogy.
As a prequel, I think it can be read actually before Man of Wax or after the trilogy (which is what I did). It is almost a stand alone except it is referenced later in the Trilogy.
As a prequel, I think it can be read actually before Man of Wax or after the trilogy (which is what I did). It is almost a stand alone except it is referenced later in the Trilogy.
December 29, 2018
Wow. I bought this book because it is a prequel to a series I was going to read.
Not planning to read it anymore.
“ I got an email. I didn’t answer it. I got another email. I didn’t answer it, looked out the window. I saw a train”
The book reads like “Fun with Dick and Jane” my first grade reader.
The characters you are supposed to like are unlikable, unappealing, and hard to care about at all.
The book flips from first to second to third person narrative, seemingly at the writers whim, and some of the scenes are stupidly unbelievable...
And what the heck is LEGION, anyway.
Not buying the rest!
Not planning to read it anymore.
“ I got an email. I didn’t answer it. I got another email. I didn’t answer it, looked out the window. I saw a train”
The book reads like “Fun with Dick and Jane” my first grade reader.
The characters you are supposed to like are unlikable, unappealing, and hard to care about at all.
The book flips from first to second to third person narrative, seemingly at the writers whim, and some of the scenes are stupidly unbelievable...
And what the heck is LEGION, anyway.
Not buying the rest!
January 16, 2019
Ribbons of intrigue and bands of action galore
More mystery than the mind can keep u p with. Action and violence to satisfy the most demanding aficionado. The prime basis is a conspiracy of mind altering training of young children. Genetic manipulation also plays a part. The characters are varied, dedicated warriors with plenty of secrets. The action is constant and pulse pounding.
More mystery than the mind can keep u p with. Action and violence to satisfy the most demanding aficionado. The prime basis is a conspiracy of mind altering training of young children. Genetic manipulation also plays a part. The characters are varied, dedicated warriors with plenty of secrets. The action is constant and pulse pounding.
October 10, 2019
Gay scientiest and his colleague working at a manipulating cells program taking quadruplets out of the program, going undercover, live their lifes for 30 years until they are found. Some of the kids get killed right away, but then the ‘father’ mutates into a Rambo followed by his ‘son’ and a girl from the newspaper who is unknown to everyone also a kid from the project and starts a mission to get to the ones which try to kill them ...........wow!
The author has some great imagination ........
The author has some great imagination ........
February 19, 2020
Anne Kinslow.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I read the Blurb for it as the cover caught my eye. What I read there sounded so good, that I decided to read the book. I was hooked from beginning to end. I am so glad that I read it and I look forward to reading more from this Author. I highly recommend this book.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I read the Blurb for it as the cover caught my eye. What I read there sounded so good, that I decided to read the book. I was hooked from beginning to end. I am so glad that I read it and I look forward to reading more from this Author. I highly recommend this book.
July 7, 2018
Legion
A good read for people who are in to the series recommend highly can't wait for the next one of the series a really enjoyable read but quick shaping up to be a enjoyable series
A good read for people who are in to the series recommend highly can't wait for the next one of the series a really enjoyable read but quick shaping up to be a enjoyable series
September 13, 2018
I found it almost impossible to put this one down. Started reading it this morning and finished it a few minutes ago. The action was fast-paced and continuous, the protagonist was relentless, the storyline compelling. I rate it 5 stars.
December 26, 2018
Great Story
What a great read, keeps you on your toes the entire time while they are trying to stay ahead of the "bad guys" who have so much technology at their disposal. Will definitely be reading the Wax trilogy.
What a great read, keeps you on your toes the entire time while they are trying to stay ahead of the "bad guys" who have so much technology at their disposal. Will definitely be reading the Wax trilogy.
January 30, 2019
A fast-paced, exciting and exhausting ride, this book! It was almost impossible to put down, although my eyes told me when to take a break. Well worth a reader's time - would likely make a fantastic movie, as well.
April 15, 2019
Edge of your seat thriller
This was a well written edge of your seat thriller. With a killer plot and three-dimensional characters you will have a hard time putting this book down, I know I did.
This was a well written edge of your seat thriller. With a killer plot and three-dimensional characters you will have a hard time putting this book down, I know I did.
October 4, 2019
An interesting read, but takes a while to get into it
I enjoyed the book, but it took a while before I really got into it. Some things that were happening did not make sense for a while , but it did become clear. I will read more from this author.
I enjoyed the book, but it took a while before I really got into it. Some things that were happening did not make sense for a while , but it did become clear. I will read more from this author.
March 24, 2023
This is a long one for a prequel, but I liked that everything was fleshed out. After reading this, I am sure the full trilogy will make more sense than if I hadn't read this first.
There are some things that don't make a lot of sense at first. By the end things came together for me.
There are some things that don't make a lot of sense at first. By the end things came together for me.
January 22, 2019
Spell binding!
A very engrossing story that develops rapidly! Once the reader begins, it is a very difficult book to put down!
A very engrossing story that develops rapidly! Once the reader begins, it is a very difficult book to put down!
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