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Cloak Games #8
Hammer Break
Nadia Moran is in serious trouble.
Bad enough that Lord Morvilind is forcing her to work with the Rebels. Even worse that the murderous Rebels want her dead.
But this time, the Rebels want her to rob a bank.
Specifically, the Royal Bank itself, the best-defended building in North America.
And unless Nadia uses all her magic and all her cleverness, she’s going to take the fall for the heist of the century…
Bad enough that Lord Morvilind is forcing her to work with the Rebels. Even worse that the murderous Rebels want her dead.
But this time, the Rebels want her to rob a bank.
Specifically, the Royal Bank itself, the best-defended building in North America.
And unless Nadia uses all her magic and all her cleverness, she’s going to take the fall for the heist of the century…
254 pages, Paperback
First published July 30, 2017
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About the author
Jonathan Moeller
408 books671 followersStanding over six feet tall, USA Today bestselling author Jonathan Moeller has the piercing blue eyes of a Conan of Cimmeria, the bronze-colored hair of a Visigothic warrior-king, and the stern visage of a captain of men, none of which are useful in his career as a computer repairman, alas.
He has written the DEMONSOULED series of sword-and-sorcery novels, and continues to write THE GHOSTS sequence about assassin and spy Caina Amalas, the COMPUTER BEGINNER'S GUIDE series of computer books, and numerous other works. His books have sold over one million copies worldwide.
He has written the DEMONSOULED series of sword-and-sorcery novels, and continues to write THE GHOSTS sequence about assassin and spy Caina Amalas, the COMPUTER BEGINNER'S GUIDE series of computer books, and numerous other works. His books have sold over one million copies worldwide.
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December 29, 2025
It's almost time for Nadia to steal the second item for the Rebels- but in her down time she has been making hell for them behind the scenes- mostly blowing their operations and literally blowing things up.
But now that she's back with Nicholas and the 'team' she will have to work with them if she wants to complete her Elven masters deal with the Forerunner. Fortunately for Nadia it's looking like a bank heist (which is well worn territory for her) Unfortunately its an Elven bank and highly secured.
However, this time around it looks like she might have a tentative ally in new member Rory Murdo. He seems strangely familiar and Nadia finds herself trusting him. But with her sanity teetering a thin line and having to dodge multiple assassination attempts- can Nadia keep it together enough to complete this insane mission?
But now that she's back with Nicholas and the 'team' she will have to work with them if she wants to complete her Elven masters deal with the Forerunner. Fortunately for Nadia it's looking like a bank heist (which is well worn territory for her) Unfortunately its an Elven bank and highly secured.
“How much experience do you have robbing banks?” said Murdo.
“Um,” I said. “What’s the statute of limitations for bank robbery?”
Murdo thought for a moment. “I don’t think there is one.”
“Then none. I have no experience robbing banks whatsoever.”
However, this time around it looks like she might have a tentative ally in new member Rory Murdo. He seems strangely familiar and Nadia finds herself trusting him. But with her sanity teetering a thin line and having to dodge multiple assassination attempts- can Nadia keep it together enough to complete this insane mission?
September 28, 2021
3.5 stars
March 5, 2019
Nadia is given her second assignment working for Nicholas Connor and the Rebels. This involves stealing an item from the Royal Bank in Washington D.C. Both the Inquisition and High Queen, in addition to Elven nobility and highly placed humans, bank there so security and surveillance, both magical and electronic, is practically insurmountable.
Nicholas is an evil genius and creates a plan to overcome these obstacles. As an aside, he doesn't have any respect for Hailey so I wonder why he made her a Gatekeeper. She doesn't seem very skilled in her magical abilities.
Meanwhile, Nadia is beginning to trust Rory Murdo and they reveal some secrets to each other. She is also the target of more assassination attempts. Somebody definitely doesn't think she is irreplaceable for success in these missions.
There is a surprise revelation at the end. All in all, another great sequel.
Nicholas is an evil genius and creates a plan to overcome these obstacles. As an aside, he doesn't have any respect for Hailey so I wonder why he made her a Gatekeeper. She doesn't seem very skilled in her magical abilities.
Meanwhile, Nadia is beginning to trust Rory Murdo and they reveal some secrets to each other. She is also the target of more assassination attempts. Somebody definitely doesn't think she is irreplaceable for success in these missions.
There is a surprise revelation at the end. All in all, another great sequel.
August 24, 2020
Formulaic but enjoyable. I’ve really liked this series - each book follows a similar formula (this one more so than most)... and I’ve been eating through the books. My reason for awarding this one 3 stars instead of 4 is that it feels a bit like the author is going through the motions, also the constant reference to things happening a 160 years ago or whatever feels a bit artificial (Nadia would surely not have such a precise grip of the number of years she was there to unthinkingly do the exact math). Also the revelation was - let’s be frank - not really a revelation at all as anyone with half a brain would have guessed it a book or so back. Happy days. With all that said I’m still going and still enjoying - take my monies Jonathan - and kudos to the publishers on book pricing - it’s about perfect.
August 29, 2024
Tip me over with a FEATHER!
Throughout this series, Moeller has made a practice of coming with some exceptional closing lines for the books’ last sentence. I don’t know if this is true of all of his writing, or merely the series, but it certainly applies here. In THIS case the final line of the book utterly blew me out of the water.
Nadia faces three tasks that she has to finish and each task is a book into itself. We’ve done two and I’m excited to see what the third is going to be especially now that I read that last line, trying to book pro this is not a piece of work all of these are built up upon the other and you will not regret a single penny you spend on them.
Have a good day and enjoy!!
Throughout this series, Moeller has made a practice of coming with some exceptional closing lines for the books’ last sentence. I don’t know if this is true of all of his writing, or merely the series, but it certainly applies here. In THIS case the final line of the book utterly blew me out of the water.
Nadia faces three tasks that she has to finish and each task is a book into itself. We’ve done two and I’m excited to see what the third is going to be especially now that I read that last line, trying to book pro this is not a piece of work all of these are built up upon the other and you will not regret a single penny you spend on them.
Have a good day and enjoy!!
June 7, 2025
I do still really like the overall plot, but it is just so freaking slow. I'm getting bored of the same heists, same conversations, same descriptions, same inner monolog. Many things are literally copied and pasted. This book also had tons of inconsistencies. It seemed like the author was getting lazy and forgetting things, like the fact that we already learned what an EMP was. Even things about Nadia's chatacter didn't make sense, and I don't mean because of her PTSD. I also knew who Rory was immediately. However, I still like that twist despite it being predictable and I can't wait to see how long it lasts.
July 28, 2020
Contracted out to do three tasks for the ex fromHell, task two has her breaking into the only bank dedicated to the Queen and her elven royals. Even through all the unimaginable trials she has had, it is surprising she still manages to hang onto threads of her humanity. Of course this is just a stepping stone with more and more in the shadows trying to plot her demise! All my reviews are always voluntarily written.
August 30, 2017
Love this series!
Cloak Games is one of those series that utilizes a large chunk of patience waiting for the next book. I truly enjoyed Hammer Break. Thankfully, Jonathan Moeller releases new books faster than a grandma knits socks. Hopefully we won't have to wait long for the next installment in the series.
Cloak Games is one of those series that utilizes a large chunk of patience waiting for the next book. I truly enjoyed Hammer Break. Thankfully, Jonathan Moeller releases new books faster than a grandma knits socks. Hopefully we won't have to wait long for the next installment in the series.
May 17, 2018
Cloak Games:Hammer Break Review
Dear Jonathan, once more another entertaining and interesting book in the series. Nadia just keep chugging along with excellent results. Your imagination and creativity is wonderful and your characters are outstanding. I highly recommend reading this book and series to anyone interested in reading a great story. Thanks for the entertainment.
Dear Jonathan, once more another entertaining and interesting book in the series. Nadia just keep chugging along with excellent results. Your imagination and creativity is wonderful and your characters are outstanding. I highly recommend reading this book and series to anyone interested in reading a great story. Thanks for the entertainment.
March 1, 2023
Two Down One To Go
Nadia has to retrieve 3 items for three Rebels, at the behest of Morvilind. This heist is the hardest so far. An Elven bank with golem, magical wards, elemental beings and more. She has unlooked for help from one of the Rebels named Rory. Will "Rory" be able to keep his secret from her & help to defeat the Rebels?
Nadia has to retrieve 3 items for three Rebels, at the behest of Morvilind. This heist is the hardest so far. An Elven bank with golem, magical wards, elemental beings and more. She has unlooked for help from one of the Rebels named Rory. Will "Rory" be able to keep his secret from her & help to defeat the Rebels?
April 21, 2025
Deal with the Dark Ones/Rebels #2
In the second of three deals to steal something Nadia Moran aka Katrina Stoker has to rob a bank with magical impossible security before being attacked and betrayed from someone of Nicholas Connor’s team. Intense as always, and sometime in the next books her family may be used as leverage and blackmail.
In the second of three deals to steal something Nadia Moran aka Katrina Stoker has to rob a bank with magical impossible security before being attacked and betrayed from someone of Nicholas Connor’s team. Intense as always, and sometime in the next books her family may be used as leverage and blackmail.
November 3, 2019
And the adventure continues
As the adventure continues the characters become more and more real with strong feelings for and against each other. What surprises will the next chapter hold?
As the adventure continues the characters become more and more real with strong feelings for and against each other. What surprises will the next chapter hold?
December 3, 2019
I am not a big fan of the more traditional rob a bank stories. The characters were interesting. The action kept coming.
This is a fun book, but I do not consider it to be one of the better ones in the series.
This is a fun book, but I do not consider it to be one of the better ones in the series.
December 30, 2023
This is one of those series that gets better as it goes along. Lots of action, interesting characters, good story, well written - everything flows smoothly. The books are getting longer and more complex in areas but it works
August 6, 2017
Great series
November 30, 2017
Amazing as always!
Amazing story, characters, and action (the usual for Jonathan Moeller)! Can't wait for the next book! Nadia is my hero!
Amazing story, characters, and action (the usual for Jonathan Moeller)! Can't wait for the next book! Nadia is my hero!
March 30, 2019
3.5 stars
February 22, 2021
The series has definitely improved now that the main character has come into her powers more. There still is too much of a focus on appearance, but it's not too distracting from the series.
September 5, 2023
Another solid entry, continuing the story but with development. As with the last book, several proofreading errors which were distracting but not egregious.
July 10, 2024
Go Nadia go
Another excellent offering.
Mr. Moeller continues to entertain. He creates a fascinating future.
One that I thoroughly enjoy exploring. Great characters.
Another excellent offering.
Mr. Moeller continues to entertain. He creates a fascinating future.
One that I thoroughly enjoy exploring. Great characters.
December 19, 2024
Exciting
Another step forward for our heroine! Each new book advances the storyline. Makes it hard to wait for the next chapter! Great read!
Another step forward for our heroine! Each new book advances the storyline. Makes it hard to wait for the next chapter! Great read!
June 28, 2018
Book 8 of Cloak Games. Serious spoilers ahead.
Starting with the way Nadia is getting back at the Rebels in the opening with a raid and destruction. But then she gets the phone call: it's time for her to steal the second thing for them. And they send a stranger to pick her up. He tells her he's driving her from Denver to Washington DC.
The problems include some assassination attempts, what the Rebels have to do to keep from breaking the bargain, elemental fire panthers, mercury golems, a catering company that's only a shell, installing a new noble, and more.
Starting with the way Nadia is getting back at the Rebels in the opening with a raid and destruction. But then she gets the phone call: it's time for her to steal the second thing for them. And they send a stranger to pick her up. He tells her he's driving her from Denver to Washington DC.
The problems include some assassination attempts, what the Rebels have to do to keep from breaking the bargain, elemental fire panthers, mercury golems, a catering company that's only a shell, installing a new noble, and more.
February 27, 2025
I love this book that is continued in a well thought plot that brings much excitement to it. I highly recommend this!
March 6, 2022
Love me some Nadia!
Hammer Break has excellent action, story twisting and just enough emotion to tug at your heart strings. Always excited to read more!
Hammer Break has excellent action, story twisting and just enough emotion to tug at your heart strings. Always excited to read more!
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