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Taken! #1-4 [novels]
The TAKEN! Series - Books 1-4
From REMINGTON KANE, the author of The TANNER SeriesTHE TAKEN! SERIES - BOOKS 1-4TAKEN! - LOVE CONQUERS ALL - BOOK 1Dr. Jessica White has made a career out of tracking down serial killers. At her side is her husband, a man with a secret in his past. Together, they hunt down those who prey on the innocent, and they’re not above dispensing justice themselves.TAKEN! - SECRETS & LIES - BOOK 2Jessica White and her husband are back in Georgia to spend time at the home of an old friend who is getting married. However, when their friend's fiancee, Lena, goes missing, they become involved with not only the Russian mob, but also discover a plot to kill dozens of innocents.TAKEN! - STALKER - BOOK 3Someone is leaving notes and flowers on Jessica's doorstep, and the main suspect is a cop. Despite the stress of dealing with a stalker, Jessica and her husband are happy to be involved in the wedding of one of their oldest friends. However, in the midst of bliss, tragedy strikes, and not even Dr. White's husband is immune to fate's cruelty.TAKEN! - BREAKOUT! - BOOK 4It's now days after the deadly crash and Jessica still holds out hope as the bodies of Juliet and her husband have yet to be recovered. Meanwhile, Vera Callaway, sister of prime suspect Dave Callaway, has a theory as to why no bodies have been found, a theory that, while disturbing, at least does offer a hope for survival. And yet, in the end, reality comes crashing down and Jessica must deal with the fact that her husband is gone.
605 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 23, 2015
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About the author
Remington Kane
252 books127 followersRemington 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.
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.
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August 16, 2016
The TAKEN Series-books 1-4( boys set)
This series continues the saga of Doctor White and her Husband while they sort out who is trying to kill them. Stiletto returns for another attempt, but this time, there's no doubt as her husband kills him. Then friends around them start being killed and Doctor White watches in horror as the helicopter he's on crashes into a frozen lake. She's doing everything she can to keep her heart and mind convinced her husband is still alive. The action is fierce and you'll have to read the rest to find out what happens. Thanks for another great read.
This series continues the saga of Doctor White and her Husband while they sort out who is trying to kill them. Stiletto returns for another attempt, but this time, there's no doubt as her husband kills him. Then friends around them start being killed and Doctor White watches in horror as the helicopter he's on crashes into a frozen lake. She's doing everything she can to keep her heart and mind convinced her husband is still alive. The action is fierce and you'll have to read the rest to find out what happens. Thanks for another great read.
June 13, 2019
I read all four books straight!
I definitely enjoyed reading this series of books and cannot wait to read the next book in this series. The author did a superb job with the writing.
I definitely enjoyed reading this series of books and cannot wait to read the next book in this series. The author did a superb job with the writing.
May 6, 2020
Everyone should read this series...if you love thrillers!!
Finished first four books in three days!! Loved them all!!
Already have the next two box sets to start tonight. Anyone who loves suspense and excellent excitement in books will love these stories! Annette Graham
Finished first four books in three days!! Loved them all!!
Already have the next two box sets to start tonight. Anyone who loves suspense and excellent excitement in books will love these stories! Annette Graham
November 29, 2024
A very interesting premise. I enjoyed the characters and plot lines, which showed that some of us are born depraved, whereas other storylines showed how a person‘s upbringing affects their nature. The way that Dr. White and her husband met and ended up being together was riveting.
October 29, 2017
Taken Series
If you want nothing but action and no frills these books are for you. A serial killer but not, and his victim/wife turn into serial killer hunters.
If you want nothing but action and no frills these books are for you. A serial killer but not, and his victim/wife turn into serial killer hunters.
May 14, 2020
Attention Grasped
You don't want to put it down because you want to know the ending. It is a captivating book. Read
You don't want to put it down because you want to know the ending. It is a captivating book. Read
October 14, 2021
Good
Just had a box set read enjoyed every minute good character great story good read ,will try more books today
Just had a box set read enjoyed every minute good character great story good read ,will try more books today
April 4, 2016
The first few books seemed to follow the same format with Jessica and her husband tracking serial killers. I thought the contrast between Jessica and her husband, and Hanna and Jeffrey was interesting. I actually thought they were more alike than different. The difference being that Jessica and her husband killed the bad guys and saved the good people, while Hanna and Jeffrey didn't differentiate between good and bad. I felt that Jessica and her husband were just as likely to kill people. I think the characters could have been a little more developed. They all seemed a little shallow. The 4th book did improve with the story being more in depth, and more characters being added. I imagine the story line about Jessica's husband's family being a family of serial killers will be in future books. I would like to know more about that.
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November 1, 2016I'm definitely missing something; I started with Book 3 because I thought it was a stand alone. Looks like I'm mistaken. What the books are described as here on Goodreads and Amazon have nothing whatsoever to do with the murders/arson that I read in the first 12% of the Kindle book. Not interested.
December 29, 2016
Great Reading.
This author has it right. All his stories are awesome. He tells the story in great detail but without being overly long with it.
His Tanner series should be made into a tv show.
Please keep the stories coming.
This author has it right. All his stories are awesome. He tells the story in great detail but without being overly long with it.
His Tanner series should be made into a tv show.
Please keep the stories coming.
January 17, 2016
Loved them.
Love the stories, really good read. B u y boxed sets to keep reading. I loved the wife an d husband together.
Love the stories, really good read. B u y boxed sets to keep reading. I loved the wife an d husband together.
January 17, 2016
Twists turns
The box set had twists n turns like a curvy road
Especially the last story.
Kept me guessing for a while.
The box set had twists n turns like a curvy road
Especially the last story.
Kept me guessing for a while.
January 25, 2016
This w SaaS s
Captivating
This book read fast and was interesting at all levels. I reAd far into the night many times. Wonderful!
Captivating
This book read fast and was interesting at all levels. I reAd far into the night many times. Wonderful!
April 22, 2017
I'm a fan
Okay, so I'm a fan of great writing. I can't help it. I did spot a few typos but not enough to diminish how much I enjoyed these books. By the time I'm through I will have read everything Remington Kane has ever written. If you enjoy good fiction I recommend you do the same.
Okay, so I'm a fan of great writing. I can't help it. I did spot a few typos but not enough to diminish how much I enjoyed these books. By the time I'm through I will have read everything Remington Kane has ever written. If you enjoy good fiction I recommend you do the same.
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