The TANNER Series #1-3

Tanner #1-3

by Remington Kane

The TANNER Series - Books 1-3From REMINGTON KANE - The author of The TAKEN! Series With a SPECIAL BONUS - The first three chapters of Book 4 - THE FIRST ONE TO DIE LOSES INEVITABLE I by REMINGTON KANE - A TANNER NOVEL Book 1Hiring Tanner is the same as killing someone.Once the assassin has a target he won’t stop until they’re dead.Frank Richards thought Tanner was a robot he could turn on and off at will.But Tanner has no off switch and lives by his own code.When Richards changes his mind about having mobster Albert Rossetti hit, he orders Tanner to let Rossetti live.Too late!Rossetti is Tanner’s target, and nothing and no one will keep him from fulfilling his contract, not the FBI, not prison, nor the endless line of killers sent to stop him.Tanner is coming, Tanner is deadly, and Tanner never fails.KILL IN PLAIN SIGHT by REMINGTON KANE - A TANNER NOVEL - Book 2 Tanner Returns and the Conglomerate wants him dead. With their resources and vast troops of lethal thugs, the Conglomerate assumed that killing one man would be easy.They were wrong!While Tanner is just one man, he is the last man you want to go to war with, and when he teams up with another target of the Conglomerate, he doubles his chances at surviving.But this is war, and the Conglomerate plays to win. Enter Lars Gruber, possibly the greatest assassin in the world, and now he's set his sights on Tanner.It's hit man vs. hit man and only one can survive. MAKING A KILLING ON WALL STREET by REMINGTON KANE - A TANNER NOVEL- Book 3Tanner's war with the Conglomerate heats up, but also grows more complicated as he becomes embroiled in a power struggle within the Calvino Crime Family.Sophia Verona, daughter of slain mobster Jackie Verona is in the middle of the conflict, and only Tanner can save her, but first, he has to keep himself alive.Meanwhile, Conglomerate boss Frank Richards has plans to gain more power, while his former assistant, Al Trent, grows closer to learning the truth about Tanner's "Death."Can Tanner survive and start a new life, or will fate snatch away victory at the last instance? The first three chapters of Book 4 - THE FIRST ONE TO DIE LOSES

Genres: Thriller, Audiobook, Action

565 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 12, 2015

About the author

Remington Kane is an American author that writes action-packed thrillers. The author might be unfamiliar to some people because Remington Kane is actually a pseudonym for Donald Wells.

Donald Wells has garnered a reputation for writing darker and somewhat serious novels about killers. The author was born in New Jersey. He never really left and has since made a home there. Like most of his peers, Donald Wells was an avid reader as a child.

He spent many an hour devouring every book he came across. And it wasn’t long before he began to yearn for the chance to write. Like many aspiring authors, Donald Wells knew he had the capacity to tell stories. However, he was a little hesitant to venture into such uncharted waters, not only because he didn’t know where to start with regards to writing a book but also because he didn’t have confidence in his own ability to produce compelling fiction.

Again, like most notable authors, Donald meandered about for a while. Rather than going into publishing the first chance he got, Donald tried his hand at various odd jobs. He worked as an insurance salesman, a Real Estate Sales person, and even a Retail manager.

The jobs, though seemingly meaningless in the grand scheme of things, did wonders for the author’s writing capabilities. Whether he was driving trucks or cleaning floors, Donald gained insight into the workings of the world.

He met unexpected people and heard their intriguing stories. He came across numerous strange encounters and even participated in some of them. He essentially dipped into so many unique aspects of life that it came as no surprise that he had more than enough stories rattling around his head when it finally came time to write his first novel.

Not that many authors can claim to have been offered a chance to act as bodyguard to a drug dealer. Since getting his first book sold, though, Donald has finally settled in his career. The author loves writing novels and there is nothing he else he would rather be doing. The fact that he has found a way to make money out of his passion makes him one of the luckier individuals in the world.

By the time Donald Wells began writing as Remington Kane, he had already become established as a novelist with numerous thrillers under his name. However, writing as Remington practically took over his life.

This is because Donald has achieved more success writing as Remington Kane than he did producing novels under his real name. Kane is best known for the Tanner series of novels. Tanner is a hit man who accepts a job to take out a mob boss.

When he is betrayed and thrown into prison, Tanner thinks of little else besides getting revenge. And once he finally gets his freedom, the hit man becomes a one man army, engaging in a brutal way against a crime organization known as the Conglomerate.

Each new book sees Tanner raising the stakes by finding a new target that will sting the Conglomerate in ways they couldn’t possibly fathom.

Remington Kane has been praised for the Tanner novels because Tanner is such a refreshing hero. The protagonist is so average physically, devoid of the exaggerated traits that most action heroes seem to bear. If not for his natural fighting and survival instincts, one would be hard pressed to tell Tanner apart from any other ordinary man on the street.

Reviews

[Mike (the Paladin) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the way I read these...I might have given each it's own review except that Goodreads' new interface, style, look or whatever they prefer is so D--MED UNFRIENDLY, to navigate
I HATE THIS "IMPROVEMENT GR!"

I am refraining from bad woods only by the skin of my teeth and the fear of God. Did you get it?

I HATE THE NEW LOOK!'.

Any way good book/books overall. I think the "arch-enemy+" motif may be running into the ground but I guess we'll see. Started the next 3in1 set and am not enthralled as it seems to be more of the same. Tanner the bad guy who saves people and dose good things (I actually like that part) while being perused by his arch enemy...the same arch enemy. The 2 of them have had multiple opportunities to kill one another but have never managed to do so. Guess we'll see how that goes, eventually.

[ShanDizzy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tanner is an assassin with a certain moral flexibility that kills for money, but he seems to only eliminate the "bad guys" who "deserve" to die. He is a 3-dimensional character and the stories are thrilling to read.

“I don’t take domestic contracts. The people I kill are all guilty of something, even if that something is just bad judgment.”
Does it ever bother you, the killing?”
Tanner placed his cup down atop the table and stared into Tim’s eyes. “We’re not that different, it’s just that I have a lower threshold than you do.”
Tim swallowed once, as Tanner’s intense gaze unnerved him. “Lower threshold?”
“You would kill to protect someone you love, or to save your own life. With me, the threshold is lower. I’ll kill for money.”

[Will Decker · Rating 5 out of 5]

This box set really deserves a solid 5 star rating. Despite there being so many players, I actually found it easy to keep track of them all because they're each so unique and interesting. In addition, Kane has a way of making them disappear when they no longer fit the script or have anything useful to offer. Lots of suspense, great dialogue between the characters, fast moving plot and clean editing all combine to make one very enjoyable book. Looking forward to reading much more by this author.

[subram · Rating 1 out of 5]

Did not understand the meaning or purpose of the book.

Did not understand the meaning or purpose of the book. Tanner is combination of Terminator Rambo etc. just a killing machine without any purpose or heart. I kept reading to find something but nothing popped up. Sorry to have started.
I have read several authors who have written about hired assassins which were more interesting than Tanner like Rain.

[Jyll Justamond · Rating 3 out of 5]

Made it through book 1. I felt like the storyline was uncomplicated but layered enough to keep my attention, however, not a single emotion was noted in the entire book. It's entertaining in a way, but if you want to actually connect with the characters, go elsewhere. If you are ok with surface-level interactions and want non-stop action and nothing more, this is the book for you.

[Grady · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great action series

This group of books were a great read. Tanner the main character is a assassin. The stories follow him as he tries to finish a job then take care of the person who wronged him.

[Deborah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm hooked! I can't wait to hear the next in the series.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Assassin

I read this set after a marathon session of the Taken series. While I didn't like Tanner, Books 1-3 as well, it's showing great promise. I'll be reading set two next.
This was a KU library read.

[Solfreedom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tanner is a force!

I love reading all things written by Kane and Wells! As soon as I finish one book, I, immediately have to download the next one. Every word written is in anticipation of the next. Tanner is a Whitman, on a level like no other, as you will learn. The people who encounter him, either adore him, or are dead. You spend every second of reading these books, wanting to see what happens next. I will gladly continue on these adventures with him!
If you enjoy action, action, action, and intelligence, while all the action is going down, I recommend these books to you. Once started, hard to not want to keep going. I am intrigued by the author's writing style, it demands you pay attention!
Thank you for all the adventures and the many more to come!

[Angela Nesbitt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good action drama

I truly enjoyed this books. The twists and turns of the storyline and the colourful characters made for an excellent read. I recommend it to anyone who loves a good action, drama.

[Kristine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great set of books that keep the pages turning. Action packed. No fancy plot, but still a fun read... Always waiting to see how Tanner will get himself out of sticky situations