Thorn

Uncommon Enemies #4

by Fiona Quinn

Thorn Has Met His Match
Retired Navy Seal, turned Iniquus security operative, Thorn Iverson is heading home from Brussels when the call comes in.

A U.S. military scientist's daughter, Juliette, was snatched from the streets of France, and she’s in immediate danger.

Juliette is desperate.
Juliette is fighting for her life. She travelled to France, trying to piece together the mystery surrounding her disabling accident. In her condition, how could she be a threat to her captors? Did this have to do with her father's research for the Pentagon?

While she may not have Thorn’s physical strength, her scientific brain, sparking back to life as each hour passes, is a powerful tool. And the reason she got into this mess in the first place.

In an international game of cat and mouse, Thorn and his team of ex-special forces operators are put to the test.
But they aren’t the only ones searching for the kidnapped woman. Three terrorist organizations are out to find her at all costs. If they succeed, Juliette faces imminent harm, torture, even death.

USA Today Bestselling author Fiona Quinn
takes you on a fast-paced action adventure, unwinding conspiracies, covert operations, and military scientific secrets.

Download your copy and join the team fighting to protect America’s safety and Juliette.

Genres: Romance, Military Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Suspense, Thriller, Mystery, Contemporary

317 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 4, 2018

About the author

Fiona Quinn is a USA Today bestselling author, a Kindle Scout winner, and an Amazon All-Star.

Quinn writes action-adventure romance in her Iniquus World of books including Lynx, Strike Force, Uncommon Enemies, Kate Hamilton Mysteries, FBI Joint Task Force, Cerberus Tactical K9 Team Alpha, and Delta Force Echo series.

She writes urban fantasy as Fiona Angelica Quinn for her Elemental Witches Series.

And, just for fun, she writes the Badge Bunny Booze Mystery Collection with her dear friend Tina Glasneck under the pen name Quinn Glasneck.

Canadian born, Fiona Quinn is now rooted in the Old Dominion where she lives with her husband. There, she pops chocolates, devours books, and taps continuously on her laptop.

Reviews

[CC · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was merrily enjoying this series. I love romantic suspense. Each book was fairly short. A little insta spark but not too bad. And loads of action. And then this piece of crap landed on my next up list.

Having the hero screw another woman after talking all about how much seeing Juliette’s picture did things to him. And it was detailed. Not a fade to black. Really poor choice from the author. Me that I know she is ok with this I’ll stop reading her books.

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Blurb:
Thorn has met his match
Retired Navy Seal turned Iniquus special operative Thorn Iverson is heading home from Brussels when the call comes in. A military scientist, David DuBois, needs protection.


>>> Thorn’s mission? Get him safely home.
DuBois’s daughter has just been kidnapped, and he’s in immediate danger.


In an international game of cat and mouse, Thorn and his teammates are put to the test, both mentally and physically, as they unravel the mystery of why Juliette DuBois was snatched from the streets of France.


>>>But he isn’t the only one searching for answers.
Three terrorist organizations are out to find her at all cost. If they succeed, Juliette faces imminent harm, torture, or even death. Only Thorn and his team can keep Juliette safe.


>>>Juliette is fighting for her life,
She’s trying to unravel the mystery of her past, seeming only to exist in a photographic display. After her disabling accident, how could she be a threat to her captors?


While she may not have Thorn’s physical strength, her scientific brain, sparking back to life as each hour passes, is a powerful tool. And the reason she got into this mess in the first place.

[Tonya Peterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Going from not knowing to knowing

Arya was under false background and her so called father was drugging her with memory loss but one day she decided to fly and find her grandmother and family and get answers from her accident. While doing this her memory started to come back along with detoxing. Between fighting high fevers she had to figure out who was the good guys and who wanted her dead.

[Heather Russell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Want a book that grabs your attention and doesn't let you go? Then this book is for you!
What starts out as a simple mission turns into one complicated mess! What was suppose to be a easy get the “package” AKA David DuBois onto his plane home becomes keeping him safe and getting him to a safe house and then onto a plane home. But there are other players who don’t want David to get home.
Juliette is a woman who just wants to know who she is after a “accident” left her with No memory and a bunch of medical issues that complicate things! She decides she’s going to go where it all began for her. France. First she goes to her childhood home and then to her grandmother’s house and things in her memory just don’t add up! And then she’s kidnapped!
Thorn’s new mission find and get Juliette to safety! With the help of Nutsbe, Lynx and the rest of his teammates they just might be able to save the girl and find out the mystery of just who Juliette is!
This book is definitely a must read! Fiona Quinn just keeps giving us the books we don’t want to put down and keep us wanting more!

[Laura Demchuk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book from Fiona Quinn! I really love this author and this series, highly recommend any of her books.

[Kristen Lewendon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. There is so much going on in this book I don’t even know where to start. And perhaps more importantly, I’m at a loss for what to say that doesn’t give away all the best parts of the book. Thorn is surrounded by half-truths and deception. Even his team can’t tell what’s real and what’s cover-up. Who’s worthy of trust? Who only has their own best interests at heart? Is Juliette the innocent kidnap victim she appears to be or is she playing a deeper game than any of them can guess? I loved this story, and I hated everything that got in my way of enjoying it: work, food, sleep. I resented every moment that I couldn’t spend with this book, because I was desperate to know more about what was going on and how Thorn was going to pull off a miracle. I can’t wait for the next book. In the meantime, I’ll probably be back-tracking to read the rest of the series that I haven’t yet.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book from the author.

[Patricia King · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thorn
Iniquus, Book 14 & Uncommon Enemies, Book 4
Fiona Quinn, author

-- Brilliant-- Complex-- Mind boggling--
Although this was the first book I'd read in the Uncommon Enemies series from Fiona Quinn, I have had the honor of reading the majority of her other books. The story is told with the skillfulness from a brilliant, complex and detail-oriented mindset. This is a spin off from Ms. Quinn's Lynx series.

A very technical and complex storyline, Thorn keeps the reader engrossed with just enough intrigue to entice the reader. As an operative for the Iniquus organization, Thorn and his associates are challenged with the job of finding and helping people in dire situations. He is ordered to rescue Dr. David De Bois; but in turn, he ends up seeking out the rescue of Dr. De Bois's daughter, Juliette instead.

Read this dynamic book that uncovers one twist after another, as Thorn and his associates seek the answers as to Juliette's whereabouts. He unwittingly discovers that she was kidnapped and brainwashed into believing her present-day situation. Not only does Thorn uncover the fact that she was kidnapped, but with the help of his team, the violent and aggression manner in which she was taken is also uncovered.

Will Thorn be able to save Juliette from her captors in time? If he does, what will happen to Juliette if she begins to remember the events of the abduction? Read this fascinating story to discover the answers for yourself. I promise that you will be taken on the ride of your life. I was afforded an advanced reader copy by the author, and I chose to voluntarily leave this review.

*My second reading of this fascinating story was followed along with the audible version as well. *

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow - what a mystery. This book is about Juliette, who struggles with memory problems, vertigo, and tinnitus. Why? And is she really a vet assistant or a doctor? And who hired Iniquus, an elite protection, problem solving agency? And who is Thorn? And how is an important U.S. Senator involved in all this? Is Juliette's neuroscientist father in danger? And lots more! Just one question after another to be answered as readers move through this suspenseful book. One thing I will quickly mention is that I really appreciated that there were helpful strangers in this book, instead of everyone always turning out to be a threat. I very highly recommend it to those who like to have mysterious questions raised and answered by such an excellent author. Her previous Iniquus books were wonderful, too, and each is worth its purchase price.

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

An action packed page turner! I hopped into this series late and have fallen in love with all the characters so I will definitely be going back and starting from the beginning. The author does a great job with the team. They work and flow together very smoothly.

[Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like a Sci-fi horror plot

Thorn has seen evil and twisted people before...many times, he has even experienced the horrors they will subject people to, himself. But the depraved acts done to Arya and the gas lighting that is continuing even as he fights to free her from her nightmares are heartbreaking. The frustration and pain he feels as he has to stand by and watch her suffer as she fights her demons almost breaks one of the strongest men at Iniquus.
The thought that this is possibly done to people without their knowledge is haunting.
A disturbing but gripping read on Kindle Unlimited.

[Patricia Butler · Rating 5 out of 5]

The latest book in Fiona Quinn’s Uncommon Enemies series centers on Thorn Iverson. Along with two of his Panther Force teammates, Thorn is on a mission to bring Dr. David DuBois, a DARPA scientist, back to the US. Their mission goes astray when there are people at the airport who seem to have kidnapping as their objective. To add further complication to the mission, Dr. DuBois’ daughter, Juliette, is kidnapped and must be found. This book is full of action, suspense, and a little romance. I highly recommend it.

[Zoraida Luciano · Rating 5 out of 5]

Received this book directly from the author.
A must read. Did not disappoint. Great book and strong sexy characters.
There was excitement, explosive action, gripping and full of twists.. kept me on the edge of my seat, at times.
In my opinion, it is well worth reading and I highly recommend it. I now have to play catch up and read a bunch of others in this series that I’ve missed.
Thank you Fiona Quinn for giving me the opportunity to read your books.

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thorn: Uncommon Enemies Book 4 is by Fiona Quinn. This is part of the Iniquus series as well as the final book in the Uncommon Enemies series. It really is suspenseful and deals with a unique topic- altering brain memories.
Juliette DuBois had traveled from the United States to Toulouse, France to try to get some questions answered about her life before her brain surgery. When she went to her childhood apartment, everything looked right; but the landlady said she had never seen her and the apartment had never been rented to David DuBois and his family nor had burned. Now Juliette’s next stop is at her Grandmother’s home. The caretaker, after consulting with someone inside, told her that Mrs. DuBois did not have a granddaughter. That her son was gay and didn’t like children. Juliette is confused, tired, and had a fever. She called a cab and went across the street to ask if she could sit on a man’s steps until the cab came. She never got the chance, a car drove up, two men got out and forced her into the car. Why were they kidnapping her and why could she understand and speak Russian?
Thorn, Honey, and Gage of Iniquus’ Panther Force had just finished a mission in Brussels, Belgium when they were diverted to Dr. DuBois in sight when he got off the plane from France, keep him covered until he made it to his next flight and was on a plane back to the US. He wasn’t to know they were there if possible. However, at the airport, three other teams were there to meet Dr. Dubois with what looked like to kidnap him and Panther Force had to snatch him away from them and get him out of sight. Dr. DuBois isn’t cooperating with them.
Meanwhile, Juliette had escaped from her captors and stole a car to get to Orleans, France. There, she hitched a ride to Paris where she was to wait for her fever to pass and then make her own flight home. Thorn ends up becoming her guard and nursemaid as she fights for her life.
This is undoubtedly one of her best books.

[Elisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Talk about fast paced, action packed and a total page-turner.

Thorn was amazing he really is the ultimate operator, completely focused and his mission comes first always, even when gorgeous women grab his eye he still puts the job first.

I loved how gripping this story was, the twists and turns kept me guessing and just when I thought the author was going in one direction she totally surprised me and I LOVE that.

I also loved the descriptive writing as I read I could fully picture where I was and what was happening this makes the book come completely alive for me and that makes an awesome story.

I am a huge fan of the author and can not wait for more from her.

[Elizabeth Cantu · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not my kind of hero

Gosh, it was a struggle to finish this book. I did NOT think the sex between the hero and Brigette was right. He was weak and unprofessional, on a mission, not vacation. The author really confused me as a reader as to who he was supposed to end up with. I hope Arya does Not end up with Thorn. He's weak in character and not trustworthy. Just not my kinda hero...not really a hero at all.

[Carly · Rating 5 out of 5]

In a continuation of the Uncommon Enemies saga, Lars Iversen (aka Thorn) is our latest hero struck by that eerily paranormal love bug. This has hit a number of men at Iniquus. It’s the “I’ve-known-you-before-we-met” moment that cements Iniquus relationships. Somehow, it works.

This time it’s Thorn, of Iniquus’ Panther Force, who is assigned the task of figuring out just who Juliette DuBois is: friend? Foe? Enemy of the government? Victim or player? It’s a huge unknown and the layers are peeled off as the book progresses. We never do get a full picture, but by the end of the book we can figure out that Thorn and Juliette will have their happy ending.

It’s a high-octane book filled with intrigue, suspense, high-drama, chase scenes, lots of action and very few tender moments, which makes sense. There’s no time for tendresses. Lynx makes her appearance and that, in my opinion, only makes a book better. She remains one of my favorite Fiona Quinn characters.

As I’ve come to expect from Ms. Quinn’s books, this one has a fascinating scientific bent: subsonic sound waves and the possibility of altering them into neuroweaponry. It references the “Havana Syndrome” from 2016 when U.S. diplomats in Cuba were subjected to what was believed to be some sort of weaponized microwave. Diplomats attached to the U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou (Canton), China reported similar symptoms. It was scary in 2016; it’s deadly now. It’s written in a plausible way, which adds to the pathos of such weapons unleashed by unethical and immoral men.

There is a part of the book that made me pause. It’s a sex scene between Thorn and another operative (don’t worry, it’s pre-Juliette) but it seemed out of character for the writer. Ms. Quinn doesn’t write gratuitous sex scenes, so I tucked it in the back of my mind. The scene was referenced a couple more times in the book and that made me think it may have some added significance. And it does! It is a clever way of getting Juliette on Iniquus' radar and it is pivotal in the denouement of the book. At the book’s end, I totally got why the scene was necessary. It’s an “Ah-ha!” moment.

There are, unfortunately, several errors: perhaps the proofreading was rushed? Here are a few examples:
 There are some problems with tense, even mid-sentence:
“…the jeans guy was getting focus-fatigued, and that he’d mostly discounted her since she’s been incapacitated.” There’s a switch between past and present tenses. In context of the paragraph, and for better clarity, I think that should read, “…the jeans guy was getting focus-fatigued, and that he’d mostly discounted her since she’d been incapacitated.”
AND
There is a paragraph that starts in the present and ends using past tense. One sentence is oddly constructed: “When Arya flew to France, they realize that she’s endangering the entire scheme.” The sentence should employ present tense only (within context of the paragraph) and should be: “When Arya flies to France, they realize that she’s endangering the entire scheme.”
 There are some punctuation errors involving periods and commas:
“They piled out of the elevator car and moved down to their room” A period is needed after “room.”
AND
“He could bare his soul to her tell her that he’d been fighting his emotions….” There’s a comma missing that would help delineate two separate thoughts: “He could bare his soul to her, tell her that he’d been fighting his emotions….” The comma after “soul to her” highlights the shared subject-verb, “He could.”
AND
“He hoped she could read that in his eyes .” The period should not have a space in front of it.
 Ms. Quinn introduces her own terms and usually this is interesting. However, at times it’s confusing. In Chapter 16, she uses the phrase, “the four-top of women.” What does that mean? There’s no context, just a waiter who delivers Juliette’s to-go meal and who then turns to take food orders from this four-top. The hyphen makes me think that the writer isn’t talking about four top women from some organization. I don’t know quite what to make of it.
 It’s rare that this writer makes a subject/object error, but there’s one here: “We don’t have a code between Brigette and I….” “I” is a subject pronoun, used as an object. That phrase should read, “We don’t have a code between Brigette and me….”
 “…he known since he was a toddler…” should read, “…he’d known since he was a toddler…” or “…he knew since he was a toddler….”
 “You’re out numbered.” This sentence is kind of funny. Had Thorn been out numbering something? No. “Outnumbered” is not two words, although it can be hyphenated. This sentence should read, “You’re outnumbered.”
 The phrase, “for curiosities sake” should read, “for curiosity’s sake” since the “sake” belongs to the possessive noun, “curiosity.”

I enjoy Ms. Quinn’s books. This one is exemplary in its style, plot, and character arcs. I dislike errors that pull a reader out of a page-turning story, but the errors here aren’t egregious and while they tickle a reader’s mind when reading, the crisp writing style keeps the reader engaged.

I rated this book 5-stars. The story is fast paced, the characters believable; Thorn is truly heroic, and Juliette is a likeable and understandably confused heroine. Well done!

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yet another great book by the inimitable Fiona Quinn. A good read with an intriguing arc for Thorn and Juliette/Oria's story. Or rather a great listen given that I listened to the audiobook and its consummate narrator Aiden Snow.

So good to have Lynx doing her special thing in this the fourth book in Quinn's Uncommon Enemies series in her brilliant Iniquus universe. And I've got to admit, the more Nutsbe is involved in any Quinn story, the more I want to see of him.

One interesting tidbit in this book is Lynx observing a curiosity of so many of the male Iniquus operators falling so quickly for their female love interests and her wanting to study that further, all while Thorn vehemently states he doesn't believe in insta love, despite his unusual feelings for Juliette from the moment he first saw her photo.

I have to date read 28 of Fiona Quinn's novels. They have all been a pleasure to read. Quinn, a wordsmith par excellence, continues to deliver with this book. I'm in awe of her ability to always produce a book and story, each different in terms of location and plot, with engaging action-packed page-turning suspenseful keep-you-up-past 2am plots, often complex characters that the reader quickly begins to root for or detest, and terrific detail (it's clear this author does indepth research and superbly incorporates the results into her stories). Many of her plots are seemingly drawn from real world happenings and smoothly integrated into her stories. Quinn has a fascinating way of delving into science and technology and making them an integral part of the plot and the reason, in a few of her books including this one, for the usually female protagonist being chased by the bad guys and rescued by the male Iniquus lead of the book.

In the case of this particular book, the action slows down about two-thirds of the way through when, with the help of Lynx, Thorn and Juliette try to figure out Juliette's history/time line and how she got to where she is currently in her life, why she is dealing with so many debilitating health issues, and who are the players/organizations so interested in Juliette and why. Then the action picks up in the final three chapters and leads to a life-affirming decision for Juliette.

There is really only one erotic scene in the book, fairly close to the beginning, that we see towards the end of the book had ulterior motives/usage by a character from an organization that is still a bit murky at the conclusion of this novel. I cheered Gage for his timely intervention with this character at a critical point in the closing chapters.

I will confess that I found the ending of the book a tad disappointing. The story would I think, have benefitted from an epilogue to let us how how Thorn and Oria's relationship further develop after their return to the US. Thus a 4.75 stars for this novel 😊.

Quinn continues to turn out one great book after another in the larger Iniquus world that also encompasses compelling stories of characters from the alphabet organizations.

I have even purchased her "A Family of the Heart Cookbook." Love the vignettes therein and the delicious recipes. A delightful concept for a wedding present for Lynx and Striker.

A very talented author whose books will continue to be on my automatic read/buy list. Can't wait to read the next one.

[PepperP0t · Rating 4 out of 5]

Juliette DuBois’ thoroughly confused, wishing she’d travelled with her support dog. In the months Juliette’s been recovering from a brain injury her only memories are what her father says they are. Juliette thought being back in France would stir memories but she runs into a different reality than what she was told. Then she’s snatched off the street by Russians.

As luck would have it, SEAL operative Thorn Iverson and his teammates are in the right place at the right time to observe Juliette’s father, David, a DARPA researcher and ensure he’s on the first plane back to the states. But there seems to be at least two other covert teams showing interest and trying to intercept David DuBois.

Despite their inability to carry weapons, Thorn and company snatch the uncooperative DuBois but have difficulty staying safely hidden. Meanwhile Juliette’s health starts to fail as she escapes her captors with an unstable memory and less stable knowledge of how to travel safely, except for the pieces of memory that float through her mind in spy novels she’s read.

In a chance meeting with the enemy, Thorn gains useful information and Lynx is pulled in for insight as the team is reassigned. Seeing a photo of Juliette Thorn’s protective instincts as he’s tasked to locate and retrieve Juliette but he’s unsure if it’s to help or stop her. With her heal failing rapidly, Juliette evades the Russians, arrives in Paris, hoping to get to the US.
Rating: 4.5stars

[Roxx Tarantini · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have yet to meet a Fiona Quinn book that does not keep me up all night reading to the very last word!

Thorn was no different. Well, yes, it WAS different in story, narrative, challenges encountered – as it should be – but the attention that Quinn pays every little detail of her work constantly manages to blow me away. I often find myself wondering what it must be like in the mind of such an author. How does one keep all the details straight, the research needed, the new things that need to be learned?

Not unlike some of Quinn’s other heroes, Thorn is tough, all business, always thinking, always ready, and determined that matters of the heart are not for him! Until something happens to him the moment he sees a photograph.

Quinn is a master storyteller. Espionage meets deception, meets cunning, meets romance, in a seamless tapestry you cannot help but fall into. Thorn’s story will stay with you.

Book Four in this series, but don’t let that stop you. While all of Quinn’s works weave into the Iniquus World she has created and populated with engaging characters and their gripping stories; each one of these can and does stand alone extremely well. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can highly recommend!

[JigsawGirl · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was all in with this book. The mystery and suspense started in the very first pages. The issues with Juliette's mental and physical challenges only served to heighten the suspense. There were moments of intensity that left me on the edge of my seat.

The intrigue was enhanced by Aiden Snow's narration. I was completely engrossed in the story. This particular narrator is one of the few who manages to read all of the characters and never takes me out of the pace of the story. I also never have to figure out who is speaking. Each character has a unique voice.

Now, the one thing that I had to struggle with in order to continue with the book. When Thorn slept with Brigitte, I found it so off putting. I kept hoping he would reject her. I wanted him to take the high road. Exercise some self control. I kept yelling in my mind that Thorn needed to be stronger than that.

Even if that episode helped in the search for Juliette, I still wish it hadn't been included. I knew it was going to come back to bite him, but I didn't realize how until right before it happened.

This was the first book I have read in the series. My next book to read will be book 1.

[A.L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thorn is part of the Iniquus series by Fiona Quinn. They deserve their suspense / thriller designation. The story concerns a young woman named Juliette who had traveled to Paris in search of answers concerning her past. While there, she is kidnapped. Following her abduction, the Iniquus team is hot on her trail along with other paramilitary groups that are determined to find her. Thorn, a member of Iniquus, is intrigued by Juliette's photo. As he and his team search for her, he must constantly fight the emotional stirrings that would be detrimental to his mission, which is to find Juliette and bring her back to the United States. Juliette suffers from the aftereffects of a horrific car accident, which have been controlled by medication developed by her father, a scientist named Dubois. Iniquus doesn't know what the medication is or what it does. All they know is that they have to find her before it wears off, and the clock is ticking. Will Juliette die before they find her? The story moves at breakneck speed, and the details are spot on.

[Elizabeth Kemper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Find Peace in the Chaos

This story entails a lot of turbulence, confusion and meyham, before our two heroes even meet. The Panther Team of Thorn, Gage and Honey, with remote backup from Lynx, Nutsbe and Deep is mobilized. But the mystery and confusion surrounding the search for their kidnapped precious cargo, Juliette, is confounding. Is she good, is she bad? Is she just an innocent caught up in a spiraling web of horror, intrigue and fear? Thorn takes the lead in this search, drawn to Juliette simply by the fear in her eyes. Their instant connection plays out in real time, where Juliette's mosaic of a background must be parsed together by Iniquus. Thorn makes some ill advised choices along the way, but he learns from them. His growth and understanding, in the end, saves the intelligent, resourceful and tortured Juliette. Actually, saves them both.

[Carolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Great Iniquus Book

Another great book in the Iniquus Series. This one features Thorn. He is on the search for a woman kidnapped in France. Juliette is the daughter of a DARPA Scientist and has problems with her hearing and balance as the result of an accident. Thorn has an immediate reaction when he sees a video of the kidnapping and feels drawn to Juliette. Things are not what they seem and there are lots of people searching for this woman. Lynx is helping out and she is needed because we have Russians, Omega bad guys, dirty evil scientists, Mossad and the Rex Dues.
As with all of Ms Quinn’s books, this one is action packed and will keep you on the edge of your seat.

[Avidchic reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an ugly and sinister plot. Ugh.
It didn't start out like that but the deeper I delved the nastier it made me feel.
What an sinister story. I hope Ms Quinn kept positive as she wrote this.
The mystery and betrayal runs deep and I was listening to this bubbling with anger. As much as Thorn is the H, I was a bit ticked at him for not stopping the rant one of the bad people.
The emotions that this book evoked was more than any others I've listened to, except for Lynx's capture and escape.
The plot thickened then unravelled. Past book characters popped in to confirm and affirm the story mission and it was amazing how the stage had so many players.
Great novel, awesome novel.
Aiden Snow, just awesome I love his voice.

[Marlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

When you get to the end of this fabulous book, you can read the many names in the various types of “Force” people that make this book possible. It takes editors, readers, street sense and professional search and rescue teams to assist in a book like this. Thanks, because it is a story of wonder, mystery, intrigue and technical abilities that makes Thorn the man that he is. He sees a picture of a woman and he knew from that moment that he had to save her no matter what. He was an ex-seal and now part of a powerful unit that took on jobs the official CIA and FBI couldn’t do. Now he saw a picture of Juliette aka Arya and knew she was his mission.

[Meghan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tricky

Juliette probably has the worst backstory so far in that what she has experienced is horrible. The torture, memory blanks, hearing loss...wow. Thorn is interesting and I liked how he taught his feelings, though I did not like his time with Bridgette.

The story moves fast and is full of team members and other factions. Science is part of this story as well and plays an interesting background to the case of helping both characters. The science behind the harm done to Juliette is creepy and fascinating. I hope to see more of their story and fingers crossed she continues to get better!

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spies, lies, illegal drug experimentation and apocalyptic weapons development are but a few of the elements that Fiona Quinn has incorporated in Thorn. Yes there is some fast paced action but the emphasis is on a psychological suspense thriller ala Hitchcock (yes, I'm dating myself.) I am usually very good a figure out a whodunit but I was kept guessing until almost the end. Honestly, I was captivated start to finish. Thorn Iverson's complete dedication to protecting Juliette Dubois, as Iniquus works to unravel the mystery surrounding her, was impressive. The longer she's in his care the more he comes to care.

[Lexee Toste · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great story!

I really enjoyed this one! It pulled me in from beginning to end with Juliette and Thorn and watching Juliette try and figure out what was going on and how to stay safe. There are plenty of twists and turns in this one as Thorn and his team try and unravel fact from fiction and figure out what the truth is and who, if anyone else, is a good guy. There was plenty of action and intrigue and the story definitely kept my attention. This was a great read and installment in the series and I can’t wait to figure out what is next for Thorn and Juliette and the rest of Iniquus.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thorn

This is a great KU library selection, a standalone in a spin-off series. It takes place in Brussels and Paris, but the main characters are Iniquus operators. The grown daughter of a DARPA doctor/scientist has traveled from the U.S. to France to visit her grandmother. But once she's there, things begin to fall apart, and she's taken captive.
Thorn has been assigned to find Ms. du Bois, rescue and take her into protective custody. But Iniquus' Panther Force isn't the only team looking for her. And sorting out the good guys from the bad has never been harder.

[Shelly Roke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Strange bedfellows indeed

David DuBois is a scientist of the lowest order. He works for DARPA, no smear meant to them, but David is caught in a scheme to try his method to help severely PTSD and severe brain trauma patients gain function and reduce flashbacks. The guys at Iniquus are assigned to find him and his daughter when she, then he to flying of to France with no notice. What they don't know is he's after her to contain her. But why? And why is their three groups after each of them?