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Fear the Reaper #3

Kane: Darkness Upon Us

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A job in his old hometown ends halfway around the world in a blaze of gunfire…
It was meant to be a simple job but ended in a violent ambush and betrayal. Unwilling to let it be, Kane swore revenge against those responsible and the terrorist they helped into the country.

The trail led him halfway around the world trying to achieve his objective, and when he’d finished, the Reaper had collected his payment…

386 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 26, 2020

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Brent Towns

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168 reviews4 followers
November 5, 2020
Kane taking on the bad guys without his team.

Again the bad guys find out that wherever Reaper shows up death and destruction follow..
Kane is sent on a mission to find the truth behind the killing of the sheriff in the county where he was brought up,and finds out the major players in a drug running gang that is using the town as a base of operations. Kane takes the gang on and puts an end to their drug running with the usual high body count.
170 reviews2 followers
August 29, 2020
Wow, what a different Kane story!

Kane returns to his hometown to take the place of the sheriff who was recently murdered. It is no surprise that hew team of officers and staff are interesting characters. And he meets old friends, many of whom don't want him there.

But this is not an ordinary town as mysterious deaths seem to be occurring in addition to that of the sheriff. Kane is the man who can solve them. But the plot is involved with town members, a Chicago dope gang, and terrorists.

Jump on in and read an enjoyable Kane novel by Brent Towns.
460 reviews2 followers
September 15, 2020
Fast Paced Action For Thriller Junkies

Pick up this book and you'll not stop until you're done-its that good. No wondering what is going to happen next but you had better hold on for dear life because the twists will have you grabbing for something to hold onto. This episode takes us on a journey with the Reaper sans his team as he sets to make right the deaths of friends and none fiends who lost their lives because of one of the oldest vices known to mankind-drugs-and the usual accompanying criminal activities.
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Author 43 books26 followers
November 28, 2023
Darkness Upon Us," the third installment in Brent Town's Fear The Reaper series, brings special operative John Kane, also known as Reaper, back to his hometown in an undercover role as the Sheriff. The narrative starts with Kane delving into the mysterious death of his predecessor, revealing a web of murders and disappearances linked to the town's mayor and his illicit dealings. The story takes an unexpected turn in its second part, transforming from a small-town crime investigation into a globe-trotting espionage thriller.

While the initial investigation promises a gripping tale filled with shocking twists and turns, the shift to a broader international scope feels somewhat out of place for the book. The transition from a localized mystery to a global espionage plot may leave readers longing for the grounded intensity.

Despite this, "Darkness Upon Us" is an enjoyable read, showcasing Town's talent for weaving intricate plots and maintaining a sense of suspense. However, the departure from the series' roots may not resonate as strongly with fans who appreciated the more focused and intimate narratives of the previous entries. While not reaching the same heights as its predecessors, the book still offers a decent dose of action and intrigue, making it a worthwhile addition to the Fear The Reaper series, albeit with a different flavor.
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September 1, 2020
One of my favourite Kane novels so far. The Reaper is asked to get back to his home town as the acting sheriff after the previous one is murdered. There he meets old friends and makes new enemies. Soon the body count rises and he stumbles upon drug trafficking and terrorists brought into the US. A real page turner.
317 reviews4 followers
September 1, 2021
Kane Darkness upon Us

It was an interesting read, but there was a lot of it that was unbelievable. The fact that Kane was in a position to be killed so many times and yet people passed and let him live. Then had sex after they wanted him dead made no sense. Not one of Brent’s best.
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367 reviews6 followers
September 19, 2020
Wild Swings

Kane is a great character, and I appreciate the author is pushing out a lot of novels per year. But the wild swings of this one really take the reader out of the story. One minute It’s an episode of Bonanza, the next it’s honorable mafiosi .
27 reviews
November 19, 2020
Great and gripping story line. Believable characters and great detail on locations and weapons. One constructive criticism is there are some grammatical and spelling errors which a careful edit would have caught. Really enjoy the Reaper series. Keep up the good work.
Bruce Howitt
25 reviews1 follower
September 12, 2020
Awesome

Really has non stop action .I think I’ve read all his books and loved them all .However I am going to check since I don’t want to miss great action and super prices...
78 reviews2 followers
September 15, 2020
fantastic

great book. tons of great action and humor. there is even a new person in the reaper world, hope to see him in future books.
3 reviews
September 29, 2020
Great book

I always enjoy reader the Reaper books with his team or without. There's never a dull moment. Try them. If you like action you won't be disappointed.
19 reviews
October 13, 2020
Best Reaper book yet!

I could not put this book down. I read it cover to cover in one sitting. I can't wait for more!
100 reviews
October 19, 2020
Exciting

Constant action. Great storyline. Reaper is a one man art! I enjoyed this book always a great escape for me. Looking forward to more books by this author.
100 reviews2 followers
October 29, 2020
Great Storyline

The book started out with a completely different perspective and I was wondering about the timeline. But the story just kept getting better and better! Great book!
15 reviews
November 2, 2020
Very good read

Really good and exciting storyline. Lots of action and suspense. I highly recommend this book. I look forward to the next one.
543 reviews1 follower
November 7, 2020
Wow great story line and can't wait to read the next in this series!!
532 reviews5 followers
December 8, 2020
Hard hitting novel

Another great story pitting Kane against the bad guys. A totally different adventure with more twists and turns than a rollercoaster ride. Great read!
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1,009 reviews9 followers
January 9, 2021
A good read

I have read the first two books but this one was the best one yet ! Can't wait to read the next one
270 reviews1 follower
July 1, 2022
Darkness

This one was good but didn't keep my heart racing as some of others. Enjoy the intriguing story lines and way things get handled
694 reviews4 followers
April 6, 2024
Plenty of Action

Well thought out with plenty of twist and turns. The story and Characters make this a great read with plenty of action.
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4 reviews
May 27, 2025
All Action

No lack of action hard to put down, also great humor, looking forward to the next book. Keep up the good work !



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