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Bunker #2
Bunker: Dogs of War
When a covert communication is intercepted, Jack Bunker and the town leaders of Clearwater swing into action to uncover the secret behind its deadly intent.
However, before their defenses can be fortified and the threat neutralized, a ruthless faction gains a foothold, turning to kidnapping and torture for control.
As the body count rises, Bunker is forced to summon a part of himself he loathes in order to save everyone he cares about.
But rescuing his friends won’t be easy, not when the insurgents focus their attention on him and his mysterious past.
However, before their defenses can be fortified and the threat neutralized, a ruthless faction gains a foothold, turning to kidnapping and torture for control.
As the body count rises, Bunker is forced to summon a part of himself he loathes in order to save everyone he cares about.
But rescuing his friends won’t be easy, not when the insurgents focus their attention on him and his mysterious past.
259 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 6, 2017
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About the author
Jay J. Falconer
45 books186 followersJay J. Falconer is an award-winning screenwriter and USA Today Bestselling Author whose books have hit #1 on Amazon in Action & Adventure, Military Sci-Fi, Post-Apocalyptic, Dystopian, Terrorism Thrillers, Technothrillers, Military Thrillers, Young Adult, and Men's Adventure fiction. He lives in the high mountains of northern Arizona where the brisk, clean air and stunning views inspire his day.
When he's not busy working on his next project, he's out training, shooting, hunting, or preparing for whatever comes next.
You can find more information about this author and his books at www.JayFalconer.com.
Awards and Accolades:
2020 USA Today Bestselling Book: Origins of Honor
2018 Winner: Best Sci-Fi Screenplay, Los Angeles Film Awards
2018 Winner: Best Feature Screenplay, New York Film Awards
2018 Winner: Best Screenplay, Skyline Indie Film Festival
2018 Winner: Best Feature Screenplay, Top Indie Film Awards
2018 Winner: Best Feature Screenplay, Festigious International Film Festival - Los Angeles
2018 Winner: Best Sci-Fi Screenplay, Filmmatic Screenplay Awards
2018 Finalist: Best Screenplay, Action on Film Awards in Las Vegas
2018 Third Place: First Time Screenwriters Competition, Barcelona International Film Festival
2019 Bronze Medal: Best Feature Script, Global Independent Film Awards
2017 Gold Medalist: Best YA Action Book, Readers' Favorite International Book Awards
2016 Gold Medalist: Best Dystopia Book, Readers' Favorite International Book Awards
Amazon Kindle Scout Winning Author
When he's not busy working on his next project, he's out training, shooting, hunting, or preparing for whatever comes next.
You can find more information about this author and his books at www.JayFalconer.com.
Awards and Accolades:
2020 USA Today Bestselling Book: Origins of Honor
2018 Winner: Best Sci-Fi Screenplay, Los Angeles Film Awards
2018 Winner: Best Feature Screenplay, New York Film Awards
2018 Winner: Best Screenplay, Skyline Indie Film Festival
2018 Winner: Best Feature Screenplay, Top Indie Film Awards
2018 Winner: Best Feature Screenplay, Festigious International Film Festival - Los Angeles
2018 Winner: Best Sci-Fi Screenplay, Filmmatic Screenplay Awards
2018 Finalist: Best Screenplay, Action on Film Awards in Las Vegas
2018 Third Place: First Time Screenwriters Competition, Barcelona International Film Festival
2019 Bronze Medal: Best Feature Script, Global Independent Film Awards
2017 Gold Medalist: Best YA Action Book, Readers' Favorite International Book Awards
2016 Gold Medalist: Best Dystopia Book, Readers' Favorite International Book Awards
Amazon Kindle Scout Winning Author
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April 21, 2022
Stephanie is still brutally annoying and poorly written. The EMP still takes a backseat to relationship drama. The books still feel like a scam, stretching one books worth of content into a series just to make more money (Jokes on you, the audiobooks are free on YouTube). And the author still over describes even the smallest, most inconsequential of things.
**Spoilers** ahead.
I think what annoyed me the most in this part though was that we learned Jack's oh so super secret dark past . . . which is that he felt sooooo bad over the vile things he did during his military service that he . . . joined a white supremist group?
I read that right, didn't I? He was so morally conflicted over what he did as a soldier . . . that he joined a group with worse morals? . . . Am I interpreting this wrong?
Ok, first of all, Jack is not written like someone who ever belonged to such a group. The way he interacts with others does not align with the type of person who would ever do or had done such a thing, let alone engrave certain symbols upon his own skin. And if someone were to defend his current behavior as part of his recovery journey, he does not exhibit the kind of internal strife I would suspect one to deal with after leaving that kind of group. We get plenty of war flashbacks and muscle-man loner type grumblings, but he always seems more worried about people seeing his tats and what they would think of him than guilt toward, oh I don't know, the POC characters he meets. In fact he sympathizes with them in a way that is all too friendly and comfortable for someone who blow torched swastika's off his own neck.
Besides not being very convincing, his backstory also doesn't make him very sympathetic. Not that characters need to be perfect Angels or even likable to be interesting. In fact I prefer my characters on the gray side, but I don't think the author understands what the character SHOULD be going through. If Jack is trying to make amends or prove that he is a changed man, then where is the guilt, the nervousness of being around Megan and her dad? Did he at one time believe in the group's ideology to take on their symbols? What made him think joining this particular group would make him feel welcome over others? Was his induction more complex than just wanting some freaking friends? Did he fear leaving?
When Jack is telling Daisy what finally made him leave, he says it was because his gang buddies were selling meth to kids . . . Oh, is that what made you leave? Really? That's it? None of the other garbage bothered you up until that point? That's where you drew the line?
And like I said, when he interacts with other characters, he doesn't act like someone dealing with this kind of guilt. Maybe Jack will TELL you he is in his internal dialogue, but there's too much conflict between what muscle man poetically tells us and how he's actually written. Well, even if his "walk about" was more convincing, he's still too dull and generic to keep me interested anyway.
**Spoilers** ahead.
I think what annoyed me the most in this part though was that we learned Jack's oh so super secret dark past . . . which is that he felt sooooo bad over the vile things he did during his military service that he . . . joined a white supremist group?
I read that right, didn't I? He was so morally conflicted over what he did as a soldier . . . that he joined a group with worse morals? . . . Am I interpreting this wrong?
Ok, first of all, Jack is not written like someone who ever belonged to such a group. The way he interacts with others does not align with the type of person who would ever do or had done such a thing, let alone engrave certain symbols upon his own skin. And if someone were to defend his current behavior as part of his recovery journey, he does not exhibit the kind of internal strife I would suspect one to deal with after leaving that kind of group. We get plenty of war flashbacks and muscle-man loner type grumblings, but he always seems more worried about people seeing his tats and what they would think of him than guilt toward, oh I don't know, the POC characters he meets. In fact he sympathizes with them in a way that is all too friendly and comfortable for someone who blow torched swastika's off his own neck.
Besides not being very convincing, his backstory also doesn't make him very sympathetic. Not that characters need to be perfect Angels or even likable to be interesting. In fact I prefer my characters on the gray side, but I don't think the author understands what the character SHOULD be going through. If Jack is trying to make amends or prove that he is a changed man, then where is the guilt, the nervousness of being around Megan and her dad? Did he at one time believe in the group's ideology to take on their symbols? What made him think joining this particular group would make him feel welcome over others? Was his induction more complex than just wanting some freaking friends? Did he fear leaving?
When Jack is telling Daisy what finally made him leave, he says it was because his gang buddies were selling meth to kids . . . Oh, is that what made you leave? Really? That's it? None of the other garbage bothered you up until that point? That's where you drew the line?
And like I said, when he interacts with other characters, he doesn't act like someone dealing with this kind of guilt. Maybe Jack will TELL you he is in his internal dialogue, but there's too much conflict between what muscle man poetically tells us and how he's actually written. Well, even if his "walk about" was more convincing, he's still too dull and generic to keep me interested anyway.
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October 8, 2023
Bunker 2 is an interesting EMP apocalyptic thriller with quite a bit of tension and drama. The male protagonist, Bunker, is a flawed and repentant ex-military guy who has many skills and talents. The story kept me interested and I enjoyed it enough to begin book 3 next.
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March 22, 2024
Book two dives deeper into the past of Bunker in a stunning, but not in an unexpected way. Things are heating up in the world pushed into chaos..or has it? With no communication there's no idea what's truly going on. I'm thoroughly enjoying it. The narrator is fantastic as well!
October 28, 2020
NOTE: This is the same review for books 1 - 3 in the series.
Even though I've read some poor books in the genre, I am still drawn to post-apocalyptic novels. I am somewhat intrigued by the subject, probably because I harbor a hidden fear that something like this could actually happen. If it does, what would happen to society and civilization? Who would be the survivors? Would life be worth living?
When Amazon's "Book Bub" offered the first three books in this Bunker series at a ridiculously low price, I couldn't resist. I probably should work on my resistance skills. While the books aren't terrible, they are quite formulamatic. The damaged protagonist is forced to become a hero due to extenuating circumstances. He is, of course, ex-military and has amazing skills. He shows-up at the last minute -- time and time again -- to save the day. He gets injured, but somehow manages to quickly and effortlessly overcome beatings and torture that would kill just about anyone. Sometimes I think these plots could write themselves.
I also find that the author spends WAY too much time describing events that really aren't that important. It took the author numerous pages to describe the agonizing details of how Bunker was able to secure some honeycombs from a beehive. Was that really necessary? It seemed to me that these loooong descriptions of non-consequential events were inserted to add page count, and little more. I grew weary of these extended descriptions.
I dutifully completed all three books in the package, but really don't have the desire to read the final two books to complete the series. That says a lot.
Even though I've read some poor books in the genre, I am still drawn to post-apocalyptic novels. I am somewhat intrigued by the subject, probably because I harbor a hidden fear that something like this could actually happen. If it does, what would happen to society and civilization? Who would be the survivors? Would life be worth living?
When Amazon's "Book Bub" offered the first three books in this Bunker series at a ridiculously low price, I couldn't resist. I probably should work on my resistance skills. While the books aren't terrible, they are quite formulamatic. The damaged protagonist is forced to become a hero due to extenuating circumstances. He is, of course, ex-military and has amazing skills. He shows-up at the last minute -- time and time again -- to save the day. He gets injured, but somehow manages to quickly and effortlessly overcome beatings and torture that would kill just about anyone. Sometimes I think these plots could write themselves.
I also find that the author spends WAY too much time describing events that really aren't that important. It took the author numerous pages to describe the agonizing details of how Bunker was able to secure some honeycombs from a beehive. Was that really necessary? It seemed to me that these loooong descriptions of non-consequential events were inserted to add page count, and little more. I grew weary of these extended descriptions.
I dutifully completed all three books in the package, but really don't have the desire to read the final two books to complete the series. That says a lot.
September 22, 2021
Interesting part two of the story of Jack Bunker on sale at Chirp audiobooks.
As a Colorado resident, I wish the author, Jay J. Falconer would have come to Colorado to or gone to Wikipedia to research his story before he invented Clearwater, Colorado. Every reference to the location of Clearwater is in contradiction to the previous reference - from Amtrak rails to forests to silver mines to canyons to highway names and nearby locations.
This episode (yeah, like a Saturday morning serial) finds Jack in conflict with the local silver baron, King, and a member of his past life in an L.A. gang. We get to learn more about Jack and his past through little snippets of conversation with sheriff's deputy Daisy Miller. Daisy, by the way ends up surprising us with her depth of skill and character.
Another item of missing research is that the mayor and sheriff in Colorado are elected officials. The mayor may appoint a chief of police, but he does not appoint or have jurisdiction over the sheriff.
In this story, I was sorry to see the hermit conspiracy nut doesn't get to transform into a helper hero. The local dude rancher, however does get his chance to be a hero.
I found this book to be an engaging action episode with some revealed research on weapons, torture methods, and trained killing, but poor research on location.
In audiobook format, this book really shines. The narrator, Gary Tiedemann, really does a great job of voice characterization. In an argument between the ex-Ms King and Daisy, the vocalizations remain clear and the dialog of the two is not confused. That is quite a feat for a male narrator.
I have enjoyed listening to the first two books of the series while I work from home, but I think that I'll hop off this train and move on to something else. Six installment seems a little long to come to a final conclusion. However, they have been written as six possible episodes of a made for TV series.
As a Colorado resident, I wish the author, Jay J. Falconer would have come to Colorado to or gone to Wikipedia to research his story before he invented Clearwater, Colorado. Every reference to the location of Clearwater is in contradiction to the previous reference - from Amtrak rails to forests to silver mines to canyons to highway names and nearby locations.
This episode (yeah, like a Saturday morning serial) finds Jack in conflict with the local silver baron, King, and a member of his past life in an L.A. gang. We get to learn more about Jack and his past through little snippets of conversation with sheriff's deputy Daisy Miller. Daisy, by the way ends up surprising us with her depth of skill and character.
Another item of missing research is that the mayor and sheriff in Colorado are elected officials. The mayor may appoint a chief of police, but he does not appoint or have jurisdiction over the sheriff.
In this story, I was sorry to see the hermit conspiracy nut doesn't get to transform into a helper hero. The local dude rancher, however does get his chance to be a hero.
I found this book to be an engaging action episode with some revealed research on weapons, torture methods, and trained killing, but poor research on location.
In audiobook format, this book really shines. The narrator, Gary Tiedemann, really does a great job of voice characterization. In an argument between the ex-Ms King and Daisy, the vocalizations remain clear and the dialog of the two is not confused. That is quite a feat for a male narrator.
I have enjoyed listening to the first two books of the series while I work from home, but I think that I'll hop off this train and move on to something else. Six installment seems a little long to come to a final conclusion. However, they have been written as six possible episodes of a made for TV series.
May 12, 2017
We find Bunker still in Clearwater. His previous employer Conner Watts; who is known for, “nobody walks away and lives to tell about it”. If word got back to Watts that Bunker was alive and well Watts and his men would come gunning for him. Bunker’s chest, back, and arms were full of identifying tattoos. Stephanie had seen his back and arms when they were rescuing the children from the overturned bus, but he could not let her see his chest; too revealing. With the internet and other communications down due to the EMP, Stephanie won’t be able to look up the numbers and symbols tattooed on his body; that will keep him safe, at least for now. As long as he keeps his body art under cover, his new identity will remain intact. There are a few minor skirmishes and plot twists, but nothing of major importance. The story is brought forward, that is about all. The writing is good, but it seems like a light version, if you understand what I mean. I’ll get the next book when available to see where this heads. Three.point.five for the effort.
March 25, 2018
This is book #2 in the series. Suffice it to say it continues exactly where #1 begins. Chronologicaly we are still in the first 48 hours of the EMP. I hate to add a spoiler in any review but here I have to. Shortly after the rescue of the children and the community sort of pulling itself together an incident occurs. It started the primary conundrum of the series plot line. A series of Morse Code. Of course only Bunker knows it.
Book 2 deals with immediate aftermath of TEOTWAWKI.....
Again, nonstop action and we learn more of the characters.
Awesome read that grows on you. But was more important was the questions I asked myself that I knew would be in book 3.
Great read, and I could not put off reading #3......
Book 2 deals with immediate aftermath of TEOTWAWKI.....
Again, nonstop action and we learn more of the characters.
Awesome read that grows on you. But was more important was the questions I asked myself that I knew would be in book 3.
Great read, and I could not put off reading #3......
November 12, 2025
“Bunker: Dogs of War” takes up the plot immediately after the first book in the 'Bunker' series - Bunker being the mysterious stranger in Clint Eastwood/Jack Reacher mode who rides in to save the day after an EMP event cripples the USA.
A mysterious Morse Code message reveals the possibility that it is no accident but rather a conspiracy to … well, that's what the series is leading up to.
Coldwater, Colorado, is for reasons which escape me, central to the plan (Area 51 is bandied about).
This second instalment doesn't really move the story along very much, it is more interested in laying the groundwork for what is to come.
It is mercifully short.
2 Stars.
A mysterious Morse Code message reveals the possibility that it is no accident but rather a conspiracy to … well, that's what the series is leading up to.
Coldwater, Colorado, is for reasons which escape me, central to the plan (Area 51 is bandied about).
This second instalment doesn't really move the story along very much, it is more interested in laying the groundwork for what is to come.
It is mercifully short.
2 Stars.
May 9, 2017
A lot of action and introduction of an unknown force that is a threat. The character development seemed to stall a little. I didn't think Bunker's revelation of his background warranted all of the trepidation of the deputy, especially in the situation where he had saved her a couple of times.
I do look forward to book 3.
I do look forward to book 3.
July 10, 2017
This is a different approach to TEOTWAWKI. Jack Bunker has saved the busload of children now he must figure out who is attacking the good folks of Clearwater if not the entire nation. A lot happens in a day in the life of our hero. The book opens with Jack being tortured by the bad guys and ends with.... well I won't ruin it. This is an entertaining story so far. Onto Book 3 today.
November 17, 2018
Some useless characters.
You just can't have a book that devotes multiple chapters to characters that are completely irrelevant to the current book. I understand they may eventually be relevant, but they are not important in this book and there is no reason to be interested in them.
You just can't have a book that devotes multiple chapters to characters that are completely irrelevant to the current book. I understand they may eventually be relevant, but they are not important in this book and there is no reason to be interested in them.
August 13, 2020
Pretty good so far
Read book 1 and 2. Liking it so far. Just wish authors would write in one solid book instead of the smaller book series. The books about an Emp strike. Main character Bunker is trying to redeem himself. So far the books main focus is about what’s happening and the main character worried about others opinions of him.
Read book 1 and 2. Liking it so far. Just wish authors would write in one solid book instead of the smaller book series. The books about an Emp strike. Main character Bunker is trying to redeem himself. So far the books main focus is about what’s happening and the main character worried about others opinions of him.
May 30, 2017
Good story with broad story line and lots of action really like this charater set
Loving this series very well written and entertaining can't complain at all the character get a little more developed and new information about past keeps you hooked
Loving this series very well written and entertaining can't complain at all the character get a little more developed and new information about past keeps you hooked
February 8, 2018
This book was the book that keeps dragging on and on...You keep thinking it will get better and it never really does. I just finished books 1-3 and I feel a little shortchanged. If you like watching paint dry or watching grass grow this is your jam!
April 8, 2018
Never- ending suspense & action
You are sure to enjoy this adventure and will be coming back for more. This work freely flows along spiked with suspense and unexpected turns. An adventure you will want to continue on.
You are sure to enjoy this adventure and will be coming back for more. This work freely flows along spiked with suspense and unexpected turns. An adventure you will want to continue on.
September 1, 2018
Bunker: Dogs of War (Bunker #2) by Jay J. Falconer continues to hold my interest as a reader. I really like this series, nothing deep or philosophical but just good action and adventure. Well made characters really make this a good series.
June 3, 2020
Another great book in the series
Left me in suspense thing I knew what was going to happened but obviously I didn’t. Awesome book still leaving me to want to know more about what’s going to happen.
Left me in suspense thing I knew what was going to happened but obviously I didn’t. Awesome book still leaving me to want to know more about what’s going to happen.
September 22, 2021
Liked the series which had endings without ending the storyline. Not a cliffhanger but would’ve loved if it had been a single book. Narrator is terrific and I’m glad they had him perform the whole series.
December 3, 2021
A story full of action and intriguing.
The author has written a story of terror and crime that will have you well in grossed in the action and wounding just when the plot will take you next. Full of action and excitement.
The author has written a story of terror and crime that will have you well in grossed in the action and wounding just when the plot will take you next. Full of action and excitement.
May 15, 2023
Another action-packed page-turner. Never dull as everyone fights for their life in Bunker, Book 2. I look forward to Book 3. Even while the world may be ending, people still think of romance—I love the twist.
March 22, 2024
I like this series. I like the books are not drawn out. I have completed book 2 and am still interested in whats going on. Normally a series has books that are drawn out and are fillers. So far so good. I am invested into Bunker and Steph and the town.
July 6, 2024
excellent and creative new approach
Very well and creatively written and paced. Characters you like, dislike, despise … and aren’t sure of yet. Too short. Understand but would better as one longer story. Since that’s what it really is.
Very well and creatively written and paced. Characters you like, dislike, despise … and aren’t sure of yet. Too short. Understand but would better as one longer story. Since that’s what it really is.
May 8, 2017
Wow !!!
I loved this book ! The action and writing are superb. I couldn't put the book down, had to finish it in one read !!!
I loved this book ! The action and writing are superb. I couldn't put the book down, had to finish it in one read !!!
May 19, 2017
Bunker
A new series and a new author to me. Action starts right away , characters were good and storyline is ok. Am waiting for the next edition in the series to come.
A new series and a new author to me. Action starts right away , characters were good and storyline is ok. Am waiting for the next edition in the series to come.
May 20, 2017
Great book
Just like a post apocoyptic book should be. I like it that the hero is a former badass but now he is a good badass.
Just like a post apocoyptic book should be. I like it that the hero is a former badass but now he is a good badass.
June 5, 2017
Good
A delightful read. I recommend this author whose style and prose is interesting and engaging. I'm looking forward to reading more.
A delightful read. I recommend this author whose style and prose is interesting and engaging. I'm looking forward to reading more.
June 5, 2017
Not as good as Plague of Babylon, but well written.
June 21, 2017
Addictive
Fast paced and with unknown undercurrents. Can someone really change themselves, especially in a critical time like when all modern life ceases?
Fast paced and with unknown undercurrents. Can someone really change themselves, especially in a critical time like when all modern life ceases?
December 8, 2017
Another great read
Likeable characters and intriguing plot. Read one page, suddenly you have to read the next. Well written and executed. No boring crap! Well done again!
Likeable characters and intriguing plot. Read one page, suddenly you have to read the next. Well written and executed. No boring crap! Well done again!
April 2, 2018
I like Bunker. More of his history is revealed when Deputy Daisy sees him without his shirt on revealing his tattoos. She decides to trust him and he doesn't let her down.
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