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Omega #8
Powder Burn
It is almost two years since Lacklan walker, veteran Captain with the British SAS, helped Carmen Vazquez escape from the clutches of the Sinaloa Cartel in Arizona. He never expected to hear from her again, and he certainly never expected to hear from her brother. So when Lacklan receives a text message claiming to be from Charlie Vazquez, saying that he is in New York, that his life is in danger and that he needs help, Lacklan is intrigued, to say the least.
But when Lacklan gets to New York, the mystery only deepens - and the more he investigates, the deeper it gets. Charlie has vanished without a trace, and so have his closest friends: Zack the mathematical genius whose brain works with the speed of a computer, Bran whose memory is beyond photographic, and Hans and Hattie, whose powers of empathy and analysis seem almost supernatural.
Who are they? Where have they gone? And what have they done with Charlie Vazquez…?
And then again, who is Dr Olga Lucia Salcedo - The extraordinarily beautiful lecturer at Columbia university, whose relationship with Charlie seems to have been more than just mere mentoring…?
But when Lacklan gets to New York, the mystery only deepens - and the more he investigates, the deeper it gets. Charlie has vanished without a trace, and so have his closest friends: Zack the mathematical genius whose brain works with the speed of a computer, Bran whose memory is beyond photographic, and Hans and Hattie, whose powers of empathy and analysis seem almost supernatural.
Who are they? Where have they gone? And what have they done with Charlie Vazquez…?
And then again, who is Dr Olga Lucia Salcedo - The extraordinarily beautiful lecturer at Columbia university, whose relationship with Charlie seems to have been more than just mere mentoring…?
- GenresThriller
251 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 13, 2018
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Blake Banner
151 books392 followersUSA TODAY and Amazon #1 bestselling author of the OMEGA and DEAD COLD MYSTERY series. Learn more about Blake Banner at his website: www.blakebanner.com
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August 21, 2021
The killings were more a crime than the actual murders. Young very bright we’re killed.
Why? Lacklan faced the killers.
Why? Lacklan faced the killers.
November 18, 2018
Lacklan Walker dismantled the Omega group in the last novel, killing who he thought was the leader of the secret organization. The action gave him no satisfaction. So game over. Series done. However, with "Powder Burn," the eighth in the series, writer Blake Banner has more to say. In fact, he's crafted with this latest novel, a murder mystery. A brother of a woman Walker once helped seeks his assistance. But with anything Walker does, it's hardly simple. The cry for help isn't straightforward. The guy disappeared. Walker has to track down the threat and convince others as well as himself that there is indeed a problem. The best part of the novel is reading how Banner, through his protagonist, sorts through all the clues to discover the source of the issue. There's a group of people who have become extremely smart, but they're dying. Some group is after them but is making it look accidental. Everybody is a suspect. Walker takes each unrelated clue and tries to put together what's going on. He's got his suspects, but nothing adds up. This turned out to be one of my favorite. Good writer at his best.
August 14, 2018
Powder Burn. Blake Banner
Scientists are developing drugs that can alter a person's intelligence. Their are side effects on some of the human trials. But these people are expendable. A message for help has been sent to Lacklan Walker. He's being set up by Omega, a group of extremely powerful people whose primary American leaders he has eliminated . In all likelihood their leader survived, his half brother. Extremely fast paced thriller. Enjoyed immensely!
Scientists are developing drugs that can alter a person's intelligence. Their are side effects on some of the human trials. But these people are expendable. A message for help has been sent to Lacklan Walker. He's being set up by Omega, a group of extremely powerful people whose primary American leaders he has eliminated . In all likelihood their leader survived, his half brother. Extremely fast paced thriller. Enjoyed immensely!
November 30, 2018
A BB Mystery Novel/Omega Series (8)/DNA Modifier/Increased Intelligence
BB has penned a mystery novel about our intrepid SAS ex-Captain, who happens to be a billionaire, begins his next mission as a request. He enters into it he problem four murders to late, but attempts to get in touch with the 5th person before his death only to find he has received treatment. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
BB has penned a mystery novel about our intrepid SAS ex-Captain, who happens to be a billionaire, begins his next mission as a request. He enters into it he problem four murders to late, but attempts to get in touch with the 5th person before his death only to find he has received treatment. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
June 1, 2022
Powder Burn
An amazing story. What we as humans do to each other is truly ugly sometimes. Although the main character in this series is a proclaimed assassin, he is still human. He has a family he loves dearly. He enjoys spending time with his wife and her children. Yet, he simply can NOT let those persons out there who are intent on destroying the world as we know and enjoy it live another minute.
An amazing story. What we as humans do to each other is truly ugly sometimes. Although the main character in this series is a proclaimed assassin, he is still human. He has a family he loves dearly. He enjoys spending time with his wife and her children. Yet, he simply can NOT let those persons out there who are intent on destroying the world as we know and enjoy it live another minute.
August 27, 2018
Powder Burn Totally Awesome
I always look forward to all of Banner’s adventures!! Hope the next one is well under way. These books are always exciting and make it so the next pages just fly by!! Do yourself a favor and get all of the books in this series you haven’t read yet!!
GMR
I always look forward to all of Banner’s adventures!! Hope the next one is well under way. These books are always exciting and make it so the next pages just fly by!! Do yourself a favor and get all of the books in this series you haven’t read yet!!
GMR
October 9, 2018
What a Book!
Brilliantly written and an excellent cliff hanger. Please send us Book 9! Absolutely love this series. One of the best I've ever read. haven't been this hooked since the Harry Potter days, Artemis Fowl. Brought back my childhood. Amazing. Thanks for writing these books and giving us such an amazing storyline.
Brilliantly written and an excellent cliff hanger. Please send us Book 9! Absolutely love this series. One of the best I've ever read. haven't been this hooked since the Harry Potter days, Artemis Fowl. Brought back my childhood. Amazing. Thanks for writing these books and giving us such an amazing storyline.
September 24, 2018
Great Book
The story line is very very believable and incredibly accurate with all the research into genetics. This was a fast paced exciting book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. It is well worth the time to read.
The book nerd
The story line is very very believable and incredibly accurate with all the research into genetics. This was a fast paced exciting book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. It is well worth the time to read.
The book nerd
October 1, 2018
Too much blood and guts
I liked the story line but not the fact that he went around killing people that he decided needed killing. At the same time he was furious that they had wasted four young lives . It didn't work for me.
I liked the story line but not the fact that he went around killing people that he decided needed killing. At the same time he was furious that they had wasted four young lives . It didn't work for me.
November 14, 2018
Never overestimate a bad actor...
When I began reading this story, I was finding it a little pedestrian. I have since revised that opinion to realize there is a different tempo this time. Read on.....
When I began reading this story, I was finding it a little pedestrian. I have since revised that opinion to realize there is a different tempo this time. Read on.....
December 28, 2018
Powder Burn.
Another excellent book. Is Omega dead or alive? From beginning to end, you will be wondering, what is going to happen next? Lacklan is back and surprises are in store. Please keep up the great work.
Another excellent book. Is Omega dead or alive? From beginning to end, you will be wondering, what is going to happen next? Lacklan is back and surprises are in store. Please keep up the great work.
November 5, 2019
Lackman on another mission when his family are targeted he realises Omega are still around !!and is on a mission the find them never a dull moment and places and people are well described great series well worth a read .
February 9, 2021
Powder Burn
This was very good, Lackland was sent into to help Charlie the brother of a girl he had helped before only to find all of Charlie's friends our dead and who did it. Could it be a omega? He thought they were dead. Stay tuned and read.
This was very good, Lackland was sent into to help Charlie the brother of a girl he had helped before only to find all of Charlie's friends our dead and who did it. Could it be a omega? He thought they were dead. Stay tuned and read.
December 9, 2021
Brilliant writer
Started reading the omega series from book one too number eight my darling wife classes me as an impossible manic reader, found it spellbinding couldn't wait to get to the next book in the series , well done that man and his amazing team
Started reading the omega series from book one too number eight my darling wife classes me as an impossible manic reader, found it spellbinding couldn't wait to get to the next book in the series , well done that man and his amazing team
August 18, 2018
Great read!!
I have read all of this series to date and I am looking forward to the next one bye for now.
I have read all of this series to date and I am looking forward to the next one bye for now.
August 21, 2018
Wow a new start just when you thought that Omega was done here they come again with the way of controlling people. A whole new start up with greatness to follow !!! Love this series.
September 7, 2018
Mr. Banner You Did It Again
Reading this terrific book I kept thinking the very possibility of this happening in real life. That is how good this author can write.
Reading this terrific book I kept thinking the very possibility of this happening in real life. That is how good this author can write.
October 18, 2018
Great Read!
I like the Omega series. Always exciting, adventurous and action-packed. Lacklan is my kind of guy and I think action readers everywhere will love him, too.
I like the Omega series. Always exciting, adventurous and action-packed. Lacklan is my kind of guy and I think action readers everywhere will love him, too.
October 26, 2018
Power Burn
Fast action, lots of action never be disappointed as long as Lackland is around. The great thing there is more to come
Fast action, lots of action never be disappointed as long as Lackland is around. The great thing there is more to come
March 16, 2019
Good read
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and found the non stop action, interesting plots and ethically nuanced characters to collectively keep me reading.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and found the non stop action, interesting plots and ethically nuanced characters to collectively keep me reading.
July 25, 2019
Great read
I love Lachlan..he's always kicking someone's butt. Of course they deserve it. Can't wait to read kill two. Ordering now.
I love Lachlan..he's always kicking someone's butt. Of course they deserve it. Can't wait to read kill two. Ordering now.
September 10, 2019
Another great read in the Omega series .... like the others well written and difficult to put down.
December 14, 2019
really good read , great character
March 10, 2020
A bit long winded
Not his best I think but some great witty remarks especially early on in the book. A good read nevertheless and on to the next one.....
Not his best I think but some great witty remarks especially early on in the book. A good read nevertheless and on to the next one.....
May 23, 2021
Typos
I found a couple of typos, see the bookmarked, highlighted, and noted pages for details. Would be great if you could fix for future readers
I found a couple of typos, see the bookmarked, highlighted, and noted pages for details. Would be great if you could fix for future readers
July 7, 2021
Powder burn
Great read. Once again lots of twists and turns and unexpected outcomes. Looking forward to the next book in the series
Great read. Once again lots of twists and turns and unexpected outcomes. Looking forward to the next book in the series
July 12, 2021
Another great one, every page was exciting. Anxious to get on to the next book in the series. Have loved them all.
September 14, 2021
👌.....I...
Now that I read this book, it's a must that I start with Omega book 1-4. I was looking for action and I got it.
Now that I read this book, it's a must that I start with Omega book 1-4. I was looking for action and I got it.
May 4, 2023
Every book in this series is getting better and better. And they are all great books.
January 20, 2021
A great 5 star read
The plot thickens. This was the eighth book in the Omega series. Must admit I am totally captivated. There are lots of twists and turns. I will now start the next book, Kill: Two. Another well deserved 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The plot thickens. This was the eighth book in the Omega series. Must admit I am totally captivated. There are lots of twists and turns. I will now start the next book, Kill: Two. Another well deserved 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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