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Taken! #17
Bedeviled
After the death of Samantha's grandfather, Jessica and her husband learn the extent of the late Brendan Ryan's financial woes, and are faced with making a life-changing decision.
176 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 18, 2016
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Remington Kane
250 books131 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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May 5, 2017
Prophet
This KU library read is another great addition to the Taken! series. There are two fronts in the storyline. Samantha's grandfather travels to South Africa and succumbs to a bad heart. Her grandmother is found murdered and Samantha becomes a primary suspect. Meanwhile, Prophet sends predators after PREY and learns they are quite formidable, but refuses to give up on the master plan. As usual, there is a lot going on and this reader found it very hard to put this book down. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
This KU library read is another great addition to the Taken! series. There are two fronts in the storyline. Samantha's grandfather travels to South Africa and succumbs to a bad heart. Her grandmother is found murdered and Samantha becomes a primary suspect. Meanwhile, Prophet sends predators after PREY and learns they are quite formidable, but refuses to give up on the master plan. As usual, there is a lot going on and this reader found it very hard to put this book down. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
October 9, 2019
This book was kinda strange to me. Prophet and Prey. Two twins Violet and Viola . One was true to the Prophet and the other belonged on the Prey side. Everyone was afraid of the Prophet. He would set it up to go to the Prey side and take small children. Most of his guys were serial killers that prophet had in his group . Then theres this little girl Samantha who ever one says is strange. She was suppose to have murdered some people when she was a young child. Her grandmother dies and everyone thinks she did it. A surprise at the ending for everyone.
May 13, 2017
Good book
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy. Characters are realistic and get better and better. Storyline continues to grow and develop and get better and better.
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy. Characters are realistic and get better and better. Storyline continues to grow and develop and get better and better.
April 25, 2020
Twins
This book had a huge surprise! I couldn't believe it. This series is an amazing read and full of surprises.
This book had a huge surprise! I couldn't believe it. This series is an amazing read and full of surprises.
December 29, 2023
Getting More Family
Samantha's grandmother is killed, and her grandfather dies. Jessica's and her husband plan on adopting Samantha. He finds out he has two more daughters.
Samantha's grandmother is killed, and her grandfather dies. Jessica's and her husband plan on adopting Samantha. He finds out he has two more daughters.
March 21, 2017
A very interesting and entertaining novel. I enjoyed reading this novel and recommend this book to everyone.
August 26, 2016
Taken!-Bedeviled (a Taken novel #17)
The White family saga continues with Samantha's loss of her Grandfather and Grandmother. She becomes a ward of the Whites as they peruse to adopt her. Samantha is overjoyed and becomes a big sister to the twins of Jessica and Mr White. Prey is still active and is under fire by Prophet's hired killers. One twisted part of the plot is that twin girls, Violet and Viola, have split loyalties. Violet's to PREY; while VIOLA claims she is in love with the PROPHET. After a failed attempt to kidnap one of Dr White's twins to free Viola by the PROPHET's hired killers, Violet reveals that Viola is gay, so PROPHET must be a woman. What is more intriguing to the reader is that Mr White may be their father? Another twist in the tale, but you'll have to read that for yourself. Thanks for another great read.
The White family saga continues with Samantha's loss of her Grandfather and Grandmother. She becomes a ward of the Whites as they peruse to adopt her. Samantha is overjoyed and becomes a big sister to the twins of Jessica and Mr White. Prey is still active and is under fire by Prophet's hired killers. One twisted part of the plot is that twin girls, Violet and Viola, have split loyalties. Violet's to PREY; while VIOLA claims she is in love with the PROPHET. After a failed attempt to kidnap one of Dr White's twins to free Viola by the PROPHET's hired killers, Violet reveals that Viola is gay, so PROPHET must be a woman. What is more intriguing to the reader is that Mr White may be their father? Another twist in the tale, but you'll have to read that for yourself. Thanks for another great read.
July 3, 2016
Wow!
Another great story in the life of Dr. and Mr. White. Taken, in a general sense, it's a spectacular series. Each book its better than the last. I hate that it has to and one day, but thankfully it isn't today! Grab this book, but if you haven't read the series, please start with the first one. I don't want you confused nor do I want you disappointed.
Enjoy! I'm off you read the next one up!
Another great story in the life of Dr. and Mr. White. Taken, in a general sense, it's a spectacular series. Each book its better than the last. I hate that it has to and one day, but thankfully it isn't today! Grab this book, but if you haven't read the series, please start with the first one. I don't want you confused nor do I want you disappointed.
Enjoy! I'm off you read the next one up!
July 22, 2016
Another excellent book
This book is just as well written as the last one. But this one offers not just the Whites but more characters then ever before. It also gives Mr White a softer side then we have ever seen before. Anyone who reads this book will have to read all of the books before this one. Keep up the great work. I loved thisbook
This book is just as well written as the last one. But this one offers not just the Whites but more characters then ever before. It also gives Mr White a softer side then we have ever seen before. Anyone who reads this book will have to read all of the books before this one. Keep up the great work. I loved thisbook
April 22, 2016
murder, theft, mayhem
..a cop with an agenda and vendetta.. tragedy recalls Samantha.
..a cop with an agenda and vendetta.. tragedy recalls Samantha.
July 17, 2016
Not one of you're best story
Two much going on in the story was kind of boring but you're still a great writer but it was good idea
Two much going on in the story was kind of boring but you're still a great writer but it was good idea
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