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Jack Kane Thrillers #3
Hidden Enemy
If you like Andy McNab, Steven Leather, Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne and Lee Child's Jack Reacher, you will love this heart-stopping thriller.
A former Special Forces soldier and Government Agent is called upon to help a family in danger.
Jack Kane is a wanted man... governments want him dead... and he is the last hope for a family facing a ruthless private military organisation.
A UK football club owned by a father daughter team finds itself the subject of an aggressive takeover bid. Things get out of control when the buyers turn out to be a company backed by a private military group with links to the Russian Government. Jack Kane and Frank Craven are the family's last hope as they try to survive brutal attacks and violent thugs in this life or death thriller.
Kane is pursued by savage military thugs and vicious government agents. Can he survive and save the family in his fast paced adventure packed with action, twists, and unforgettable characters?
A former Special Forces soldier and Government Agent is called upon to help a family in danger.
Jack Kane is a wanted man... governments want him dead... and he is the last hope for a family facing a ruthless private military organisation.
A UK football club owned by a father daughter team finds itself the subject of an aggressive takeover bid. Things get out of control when the buyers turn out to be a company backed by a private military group with links to the Russian Government. Jack Kane and Frank Craven are the family's last hope as they try to survive brutal attacks and violent thugs in this life or death thriller.
Kane is pursued by savage military thugs and vicious government agents. Can he survive and save the family in his fast paced adventure packed with action, twists, and unforgettable characters?
- GenresThriller
439 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 30, 2024
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March 30, 2026
I didn’t like this book. I was hoping this would be my new John Milton series but I think this is the end for me.
If Kane knew he was still going to be doing this kind of work (and getting paid a lot for it!), why is he still so unfit? And if he’s so unfit how can he still run and fight like he used to? How can he take bullets and head butts and just walk them off?
I don’t understand why he takes Craven with him. He doesn’t offer anything: he’s not tech savvy, he’s not a good detective, he can’t fight, the only reason he has money is Kane gave it to him. What does he bring?! If anything he’s more of a liability than helpful and he just swears a lot.
Every time Kane’s kids come up, it’s mentioned how much he loves them and can’t bear to lose them and would do anything for them. Yeah, anything except give up his job. Instead he puts them in a foreign boarding school and fobs them off on a woman who has cancer. The fact that he seems to think a present from the airport (or whatever it was) is enough to make up for his absence is insane.
I didn’t feel sorry for Jess and her dad at all. They were idiots. If you own something that is haemorrhaging money and a huge, violent, and powerful organisation comes at you demanding you sell: you sell. You take the money, go somewhere else, and start over. You don’t put your lives, and everyone’s around you, at risk because it’s “your dream”. Idiots. The fact that this didn’t see to even be an option for the father & daughter until she’s being held captive is mind boggling.
I also didn’t really understand the relationship with Jess & Kane. It seemed to go from absolute hatred to sex (with drinks involved, obviously) and then love. Kane went from feeling guilty every time he so much as thought of another woman, to going on a rampage because Jess had been taken. Which makes zero sense to me. Maybe I’m just too autistic to understand.
One thing that consistently bugged me was the use of full names: “Jack Kane thought he was going to die…” “Craven had a gun in his right hand and Jess Moore in his left”. “Kane held Jess Moore to his chest”.
WE KNOW WHO THEY ARE!
A few memorable lines:
“Life isn’t about money, Mr Kane…” says the billionaire.
“She’s gone.” And there was a note of sadness in Kanes voice that Craven had never heard before. Really? Not even when his wife was murdered?
And the ending was so anticlimactic I’ve forgotten it already…
If Kane knew he was still going to be doing this kind of work (and getting paid a lot for it!), why is he still so unfit? And if he’s so unfit how can he still run and fight like he used to? How can he take bullets and head butts and just walk them off?
I don’t understand why he takes Craven with him. He doesn’t offer anything: he’s not tech savvy, he’s not a good detective, he can’t fight, the only reason he has money is Kane gave it to him. What does he bring?! If anything he’s more of a liability than helpful and he just swears a lot.
Every time Kane’s kids come up, it’s mentioned how much he loves them and can’t bear to lose them and would do anything for them. Yeah, anything except give up his job. Instead he puts them in a foreign boarding school and fobs them off on a woman who has cancer. The fact that he seems to think a present from the airport (or whatever it was) is enough to make up for his absence is insane.
I didn’t feel sorry for Jess and her dad at all. They were idiots. If you own something that is haemorrhaging money and a huge, violent, and powerful organisation comes at you demanding you sell: you sell. You take the money, go somewhere else, and start over. You don’t put your lives, and everyone’s around you, at risk because it’s “your dream”. Idiots. The fact that this didn’t see to even be an option for the father & daughter until she’s being held captive is mind boggling.
I also didn’t really understand the relationship with Jess & Kane. It seemed to go from absolute hatred to sex (with drinks involved, obviously) and then love. Kane went from feeling guilty every time he so much as thought of another woman, to going on a rampage because Jess had been taken. Which makes zero sense to me. Maybe I’m just too autistic to understand.
One thing that consistently bugged me was the use of full names: “Jack Kane thought he was going to die…” “Craven had a gun in his right hand and Jess Moore in his left”. “Kane held Jess Moore to his chest”.
WE KNOW WHO THEY ARE!
A few memorable lines:
“Life isn’t about money, Mr Kane…” says the billionaire.
“She’s gone.” And there was a note of sadness in Kanes voice that Craven had never heard before. Really? Not even when his wife was murdered?
And the ending was so anticlimactic I’ve forgotten it already…
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 11, 2024
I'm an avid "Thriller" reader and I know there is a balance between the "thrill" of a good action adventure and "believability." A good fiction writer knows how important it is for the reader to be able to validate the "action" elements in their own minds. In other words, as you read, you say to yourself; "Hey, I think this could really happen!" I found myself saying the opposite throughout this book. I have to say I did feel compassion for poor "Jess" (the damsel in distress). She moved from one threatening situation to another. I found myself wondering when or if our "hero" was ever going to rescue her. What happened to her? Her father? The football team? And most importantly, did our widowed "hero" ever reunite with his young children who were left behind so that adrenaline pumping adventures could be pursued? What kind of a "good-guy" father does that? No immediate closure on so many key elements of this story line. I know that some of these questions may be answered in the author's "next in series." But I won't know this. I'll be moving on. I believe Mr. Stone has potential but he needs to keep working at it.
May 4, 2024
just plain bad
Once again an author has a great first book, with a realistic character in realistic situations..only to turn it into crap that continually leaves you shaking your head at the shear stupidity…horrible book. If it wasn’t for my OCD and the need to finish a book I start, I’d have quit when Jack didn’t kill his arch nemesis just so’he could get in his head so he’d make a mistake’…the whole book was riddled with dumb scenarios….
Once again an author has a great first book, with a realistic character in realistic situations..only to turn it into crap that continually leaves you shaking your head at the shear stupidity…horrible book. If it wasn’t for my OCD and the need to finish a book I start, I’d have quit when Jack didn’t kill his arch nemesis just so’he could get in his head so he’d make a mistake’…the whole book was riddled with dumb scenarios….
August 5, 2024
Fast moving thriller.
A mission that has Kane and Craven employed to protect a father and daughter who own a football club close to promotion to the premier league. An assignment that at first looked easy become difficult as a face from Kane’s past who he thought was dead kidnaps the daughter as a means to extract revenge on Kane while earning financial reward from the Russians wanting control of the club.
A mission that has Kane and Craven employed to protect a father and daughter who own a football club close to promotion to the premier league. An assignment that at first looked easy become difficult as a face from Kane’s past who he thought was dead kidnaps the daughter as a means to extract revenge on Kane while earning financial reward from the Russians wanting control of the club.
June 7, 2024
Brilliant
Brilliant from start to finish. On the edge of my seat with the turning of every page. Great story, great action. A fine thriller from page one. What's next for Tom Kane ?
Brilliant from start to finish. On the edge of my seat with the turning of every page. Great story, great action. A fine thriller from page one. What's next for Tom Kane ?
July 29, 2024
Kane is not a man, a creature wrapped in the skin of a human
He’s stabbed, shot, concussed and generally has the ++++ beaten out of him, but he always gets up, like the superhero he is. Drivel and overwrought heroism.
He’s stabbed, shot, concussed and generally has the ++++ beaten out of him, but he always gets up, like the superhero he is. Drivel and overwrought heroism.
September 10, 2024
Gripping fast pace to the end
Good read that kept you wondering what could be next and how it would be dealt with
Includes action, stealth, romance, grit and determination in storey that keeps you wanting to turn page to next.
Good read that kept you wondering what could be next and how it would be dealt with
Includes action, stealth, romance, grit and determination in storey that keeps you wanting to turn page to next.
June 3, 2024
Same
Still action packed, mostly unbelievable. Not so many female villains as before. Sure wish Stone would change it up a bit.
Still action packed, mostly unbelievable. Not so many female villains as before. Sure wish Stone would change it up a bit.
June 17, 2024
Jack kane
I've just finished all 3 books enjoyed them all . I like this type of action books the hero always wins lol
I've just finished all 3 books enjoyed them all . I like this type of action books the hero always wins lol
June 25, 2024
full of action
This book showed all the characters strengths and weaknesses. The different groups that had their own agendas. Very good reac
This book showed all the characters strengths and weaknesses. The different groups that had their own agendas. Very good reac
July 31, 2024
Another great read.
We continue with the breathtaking episodes of J Kane & Craven as their world's are turned inside out. Gritty stuff but gripping& brilliant.
We continue with the breathtaking episodes of J Kane & Craven as their world's are turned inside out. Gritty stuff but gripping& brilliant.
August 8, 2024
Exciting read
A simple job turns into a mini war. Jack is still not fit. ?why not with all the fighting he does. 1 typo noticed
A simple job turns into a mini war. Jack is still not fit. ?why not with all the fighting he does. 1 typo noticed
August 15, 2024
Great series
My first time reading from Dan Stone. I've enjoyed the first 3 books A LOT. Looking forward to the last of this series coming out the end of this month. good work!!
My first time reading from Dan Stone. I've enjoyed the first 3 books A LOT. Looking forward to the last of this series coming out the end of this month. good work!!
March 12, 2025
Great action book, as good as Reacher.
May 5, 2024
Enjoyed it but left a funny ending why have liked ,to now what happened next
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