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John Kane #1
Blur
The life he left behind threatens to destroy him.
John Kane is a retired asset enjoying a quiet life of anonymity.
One phone call from his past turns his life inside out, setting him on a path of death and destruction.
When assets are being eliminated by an assassin with a special skill, a skill John thought only he possessed, he is given one last mission.
Find and eliminate the assassin, or be eliminated.
John Kane is a retired asset enjoying a quiet life of anonymity.
One phone call from his past turns his life inside out, setting him on a path of death and destruction.
When assets are being eliminated by an assassin with a special skill, a skill John thought only he possessed, he is given one last mission.
Find and eliminate the assassin, or be eliminated.
- GenresUrban Fantasy
302 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 9, 2014
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61 people want to read
About the author
Orlando A. Sanchez
104 books589 followersOrlando Sanchez has been writing ever since his teens when he was immersed in creating scenarios for playing Dungeon and Dragons with his friends every weekend. An avid reader, his influences are too numerous to list here. Some of the most prominent are: J.R.R. Tolkien, Jim Butcher, Kat Richardson, Terry Brooks, Piers Anthony, Lee Child, George Lucas, Andrew Vachss, and Barry Eisler to name a few in no particular order.
The worlds of his books are urban settings with a twist of the paranormal lurking just behind the scenes and generous doses of magic, martial arts, and mayhem.
Aside from writing, he holds a 2nd and 3rd Dan in two distinct styles of Karate. If not training, he is studying some aspect of the martial arts or martial arts philosophy.
He currently resides in Queens, NY with his family and can often be found in the local Starbucks where most of his writing is done.
Please visit his site at: www.OrlandoASanchez.com for more information about his books and upcoming releases.
The worlds of his books are urban settings with a twist of the paranormal lurking just behind the scenes and generous doses of magic, martial arts, and mayhem.
Aside from writing, he holds a 2nd and 3rd Dan in two distinct styles of Karate. If not training, he is studying some aspect of the martial arts or martial arts philosophy.
He currently resides in Queens, NY with his family and can often be found in the local Starbucks where most of his writing is done.
Please visit his site at: www.OrlandoASanchez.com for more information about his books and upcoming releases.
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April 10, 2024
Fast and Furious Bruce Lee Style
What can you say about Retired Assassin John Kane? Well pretty much he is the pre cursor to John Wick. This Story was originally published in july 2014 the John Wick movie came out in October its strange really. Two writers creating almost the same character type.
Orlando's take though is more of a mystical bent, turning the ability to Blur aka move faster than the eye can perceive and deliver strikes and blows using this technique to his advantage.
What can you say about Retired Assassin John Kane? Well pretty much he is the pre cursor to John Wick. This Story was originally published in july 2014 the John Wick movie came out in October its strange really. Two writers creating almost the same character type.
Orlando's take though is more of a mystical bent, turning the ability to Blur aka move faster than the eye can perceive and deliver strikes and blows using this technique to his advantage.
April 14, 2024
A Rebirth of a Great Story
This is the new and improved version according to the author, I find myself lost in the story and eagerly awaiting the sequels that are promised.
This book is one of the plethora of reasons he is on my preferential authors list.
Pick up any of his works and be amazed.
This is the new and improved version according to the author, I find myself lost in the story and eagerly awaiting the sequels that are promised.
This book is one of the plethora of reasons he is on my preferential authors list.
Pick up any of his works and be amazed.
May 3, 2024
I couldn’t put this book down. Plenty of action from start to finish with time for some conversations. I am looking forward to learning more about the special abilities, like blurring, and to finding out just who is the big, bad guy and what he wants.
I really enjoyed this book.
I really enjoyed this book.
April 18, 2020
a blindingly fast paced read
there are echoes of master wei whispering between the lines. John kane is a definite future read. he is tough, straight to the point, and cuts to the quick in his solutions.
there are echoes of master wei whispering between the lines. John kane is a definite future read. he is tough, straight to the point, and cuts to the quick in his solutions.
April 22, 2020
Now the torture comes
Really enjoyed the book. Loved the characters and storyline but now I have to find it wait for the next book in the series.
I'm on a mission to read all of Orlando Sanchez's books. The different series flavors are pretty fun. Great quarantine reading
Really enjoyed the book. Loved the characters and storyline but now I have to find it wait for the next book in the series.
I'm on a mission to read all of Orlando Sanchez's books. The different series flavors are pretty fun. Great quarantine reading
March 16, 2021
Blur
Fast paced intricate and lots of twists and turns. Orlando weaves a hell of a story. He is a master of leading you down one way only to show a dead end it way totally not considered.
Fast paced intricate and lots of twists and turns. Orlando weaves a hell of a story. He is a master of leading you down one way only to show a dead end it way totally not considered.
January 28, 2022
I like this!
Wonderful to have a new series from Orlando. Very serious tone, spy-type storyline, fascinating deeper look into the martial arts than I’ve seen before. Very anxious for the next novel.
Wonderful to have a new series from Orlando. Very serious tone, spy-type storyline, fascinating deeper look into the martial arts than I’ve seen before. Very anxious for the next novel.
April 7, 2022
This is one of the best books I have read by Orlando. It is fast moving, strong main character and a great story. I know it has been 8 years since it was released, but I really wished he would do a follow up/
August 12, 2022
to be continued
Good read that would be 5 star great if it was not unfinished after years. Far to many loose ends. It took what was a fast paced exciting read and turned it into a frustrating skein of why’s. However it has made me appreciate some of his other work far more.
Good read that would be 5 star great if it was not unfinished after years. Far to many loose ends. It took what was a fast paced exciting read and turned it into a frustrating skein of why’s. However it has made me appreciate some of his other work far more.
May 14, 2017
Book was great lot of action martial arts galore.Where is John Kane 2
September 26, 2017
Very interesting concept
This is a good start to a series. I liked the mix of reality and mysticism that seems almost plausible in the way it is presented.
This is a good start to a series. I liked the mix of reality and mysticism that seems almost plausible in the way it is presented.
November 24, 2019
Martial arts meets paranormal!
Great story involving well rounded characters, multi cultural aspects and lots of depth. Very much needs a sequal as the ending is not enough!!
Great story involving well rounded characters, multi cultural aspects and lots of depth. Very much needs a sequal as the ending is not enough!!
January 10, 2020
I would have liked a heads up that this was a TBC. I just don’t like books without endings, no matter that I love Orlando Sanchez.
June 2, 2021
I really good story. I enjoyed the martial arts with the paranormal. Great action too.
January 14, 2022
Nice start
Here's to hoping the author continues on with this series. Good character development, great action, and very good story arc. Can't wait to see what's next for Kane.
Here's to hoping the author continues on with this series. Good character development, great action, and very good story arc. Can't wait to see what's next for Kane.
November 26, 2023
Excellent
An interesting martial arts covert ops thriller with great characters and lots of action, the book also includes a well plotted mystery to entertain you.
An interesting martial arts covert ops thriller with great characters and lots of action, the book also includes a well plotted mystery to entertain you.
May 8, 2024
Love it! New series with interesting characters. Action was fast-paced.
July 9, 2016
Very interesting
I liked the characters. It seemed like some punctuation was missing. I saw the wrong word, double words and it felt like there was a jump mid chapters from one character to another. I don't know if this is a side effect of it being put into kindles format, or if it was poor editing. Overall, it was a good book, but these little things were distracting and it could be polished up.
I liked the characters. It seemed like some punctuation was missing. I saw the wrong word, double words and it felt like there was a jump mid chapters from one character to another. I don't know if this is a side effect of it being put into kindles format, or if it was poor editing. Overall, it was a good book, but these little things were distracting and it could be polished up.
September 29, 2024
Great Start
To a new series (or an old one.) Even thought this is a different New York than the one with the terrible trio, it’s very well thought out.
I’m looking forward to more in this series as well as continuing series. I’ve been reading most of what Orlando has had published and enjoying the rides.
If you’re looking for funky martial arts in a darker than usual NYC, check this one out.
To a new series (or an old one.) Even thought this is a different New York than the one with the terrible trio, it’s very well thought out.
I’m looking forward to more in this series as well as continuing series. I’ve been reading most of what Orlando has had published and enjoying the rides.
If you’re looking for funky martial arts in a darker than usual NYC, check this one out.
March 11, 2014
Non- stop action martial arts action with startling twists and turns. Sanchez's women characters are strong fighters and don't give an inch. I liked that. I also liked that it was set in my neighborhood of Jackson Heights in Queens, NY and I could recognize the various locations and settings of the scenes in the book.
May 13, 2024
Great start to a new series
John Kane is an interesting character. This is a fast paced book. Every time I thought I knew who the bad guy was a twist in the story made me doubt myself. I can't wait for the next book. If you read this 10 years ago give the revised story a re-read, I think you will be surprised. I highly recommend this book.
John Kane is an interesting character. This is a fast paced book. Every time I thought I knew who the bad guy was a twist in the story made me doubt myself. I can't wait for the next book. If you read this 10 years ago give the revised story a re-read, I think you will be surprised. I highly recommend this book.
April 10, 2024
Book is good, editing is not
I really enjoy all the books Orlando Sanchez writes. He has the rare ability to pull you into his stories and make you invested in his characters. This book is great, but the editing is sub-par.
I really enjoy all the books Orlando Sanchez writes. He has the rare ability to pull you into his stories and make you invested in his characters. This book is great, but the editing is sub-par.
April 17, 2024
This is a re-write and release of Orlando Sanchez's first novel. It doesn't have the normal humor l've come to expect in most of his books and is actually closer to John Wick, but with more martial arts than guns.
Another excellent book and I wait for the next one
Another excellent book and I wait for the next one
May 10, 2024
Everything old is really new and way better!
This version of Blur is really good. But then this is also a high body count with marshal arts and special other skills!!! Way to go! More soon?
This version of Blur is really good. But then this is also a high body count with marshal arts and special other skills!!! Way to go! More soon?
April 15, 2024
OAS does it again!
Another really good read. Sanchez is a great world builder and his plots are well thought out. I look forward to the next book in this series.
Another really good read. Sanchez is a great world builder and his plots are well thought out. I look forward to the next book in this series.
April 19, 2024
excellent!!!!!
Another great book from Mr Sanchez! He doesn’t disappoint. I was totally absorbed into the story and am looking forward to the next story!!
Another great book from Mr Sanchez! He doesn’t disappoint. I was totally absorbed into the story and am looking forward to the next story!!
May 6, 2024
Excellent Revision
I read this when it first came out, it was really worth the reread. I can’t wait for the rest of the story.
I read this when it first came out, it was really worth the reread. I can’t wait for the rest of the story.
July 13, 2024
Brilliant
Dark, intriguing, exciting and simply brilliant. cannot wait for the second book in the series I am already hooked. Highly recommend.
Dark, intriguing, exciting and simply brilliant. cannot wait for the second book in the series I am already hooked. Highly recommend.
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