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Harry Bauer Thriller #8
Breath of Hell
Harry Bauer is a killer. That’s his job, and after eight years in the British SAS, he’s good at it. One of the best.
He works for Cobra, a secret organization that takes out the world’s trash. They serve the so-called Five Eyes, but answer to nobody. Now, Cobra’s head of operations, Colonel Jane Harris, has been abducted, and Cobra Director, the brigadier, has told Harry to go find her.
Harry doesn’t need telling. She’s more than his employer. How much more he doesn’t know, but he does know he’s going to find her and bring her home, and whoever took her is going to pay. In blood.
His search takes him to Koufonisi, a small Greek Island in the Cyclades, to Charlotte’s House, a small boutique hotel on the beach, and to Russian billionaire Gabriel Yushbaev’s super yacht, anchored just off shore. What he finds there will be crueler than any knife wound he ever took. It will lead him on to Istanbul, and across the Black Sea to Divnomorskoye, to the heart of an evil empire that straddles the globe, and to the very gates of Hell…
He works for Cobra, a secret organization that takes out the world’s trash. They serve the so-called Five Eyes, but answer to nobody. Now, Cobra’s head of operations, Colonel Jane Harris, has been abducted, and Cobra Director, the brigadier, has told Harry to go find her.
Harry doesn’t need telling. She’s more than his employer. How much more he doesn’t know, but he does know he’s going to find her and bring her home, and whoever took her is going to pay. In blood.
His search takes him to Koufonisi, a small Greek Island in the Cyclades, to Charlotte’s House, a small boutique hotel on the beach, and to Russian billionaire Gabriel Yushbaev’s super yacht, anchored just off shore. What he finds there will be crueler than any knife wound he ever took. It will lead him on to Istanbul, and across the Black Sea to Divnomorskoye, to the heart of an evil empire that straddles the globe, and to the very gates of Hell…
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242 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 26, 2021
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December 27, 2021
Well, shucks…. I thought maybe we’d turned a corner on bad. The last two entries into the Harry Bauer series have been…well…stinkers. This writer has an interesting style, an easy-to-read storytelling ability that makes his books fun to read…until the recent two or three. I’m not sure what’s going on, but these books are not introducing anything new; they are continuations of previous stories. I rated this book 2.5 stars, rounding up to 3 stars.
This entry into the Harry Bauer series is pretty flimsy: light on plot, light on convincing bad guys, lighter yet on believable female characters. Maybe it really is difficult for men to write authentic female characters, although Ian Fleming and James D. MacDonald did credible jobs in their respective series of books.
Bauer’s interactions with the cardboard Charlotte Fanshaw at Koufonisia are unreal. Their discussions about the Russian mafioso are boring; I put the book down several times, totally fatigued with the stilted dialog. Even the exchanges with the sensual Marianne (“call me Marie”) are stiff and unnatural. There is plenty of innuendo and wink-wink, but it was off. Not just because her character is jaded and cynical, she isn’t written particularly well. The reader is aware that she is a character, as opposed to being a woman that might hold Bauer’s interest.
Mr. Banner created a great turn of phrase: “apocalyptic holiday resort.” It conjures up all sorts of pictures, deliciously grim and spooky. And there’s a pleasantly surprising Steppenwolf (the rock musician) reference:
Bauer: “Looking for adventure.”
Yushbaev: “And whatever comes your way.”
That was a nice little bit of nostalgia, a little “Born to be Wild” reminiscence.
The same old friends (so to speak) are with us still, in thoughts if not in person: Charles Cavendish is mentioned in order to get a rise out of this book’s villain, Gabriel Yushbaev, who maintains that Cavendish was killed in a boating accident, even though Yushbaev was in cahoots with the previous book’s baddie and should have known that he was alive and well after the accident only to die in a fire…maybe. We can’t be sure. That whole lunchtime conversation was contrived as all get-out. And, of course, the long-dead Ben-Amini makes his usual postmortem appearance.
As has become the norm, Bauer has a plan fully developed within the first third of the book so we know it will not happen…and it doesn’t. That’s par for the Harry Bauer course. Colonel Jane is back and if not exactly front-and-center, pretty close. I still cannot warm to her character; she is just that implausible. She has never seemed more than a one-dimensional picture of an Air Force colonel. Here, she is selling a story that is too fantastic and totally farfetched. At one point, this colonel, supposedly beginning a deeper friendship with Bauer (if we are to rely on the information in previous books), smashes a heavy glass object over the back of Bauer’s head rendering him unconscious. That’s a dangerous action, capable of inflicting severe damage to the man’s brain…and mind. Not the action of a friend, nor of a compassionate person…definitely NOT the actions of a woman attracted to the man she just bashed over the head.
Additionally, Colonel Jane is perfidious. Her treachery extends to placing Bauer in Yushbaev’s crosshairs. She knows Harry Bauer will be looking for her, on orders from the brigadier if not from his own interest. She knows Bauer will keep coming until he retrieves her, so she knowingly makes him a target. Hmmm. With friends like that….
I have to say again that I think Colonel Jane is a McGuffin…maybe a double McGuffin. She is of little use in the book, for all that it is supposed to be about her. She is a device, not unlike the statue of the eponymous Maltese falcon in Dashiell Hammett’s The Maltese Falcon. It beguiles readers, making us believe in something that really has no true bearing on the story. It could have been anyone, not just Colonel Jane. Harry Bauer would have helped any woman, or child, placed in the position of having been kidnapped (an action accomplished in the previous book). The colonel isn’t written as a living, breathing female. Araminta is much better written and seems a better match for Bauer’s career choice.
Another questionable action is the brigadier’s changing the name of the boat, Apollonis, to the Lady Jane. First of all, this is not something done lightly; sailors know it’s extraordinarily unlucky to rename a boat. Even if not superstitious, why take the chance? The brigadier would know this. And secondly, why on earth call attention to a boat named after the person Bauer is attempting to rescue? Geez…a cup of obvious, anyone?
And while “dogleg” is a word the writer uses a lot in his previous books, it’s used just once here. The first time I read it, several books ago, I had to look it up: I’d never seen the word before. I like it. Be that as it may…in this book, the word “belly” is the word du jour, having been used 16 times. Generally, it’s Bauer’s belly full of anger or fire as in hot anger, hot coals of anger, a hot slow burn, a hot burn, a hot knot, a belly on fire, a burn growing in the belly, and so on.
There are a few errors:
“…knowing Gabriel Yushbaev was onboard, and the Colonel Jane Harris was with him.” THE Colonel Jane? Are there other facsimiles (oh, I hope not!)…? Maybe “…and that Colonel Jane Harris was with him.”
Hyphenations are odd sometimes, even funny. The word “superyacht” is hyphenated “supery-acht,” an eye-stopper, for sure.
Yushbaev is hyphenated “Yushb-aev” also stopping the eye in the middle of the sentence.
Missing quotation marks beginning or ending a dialog throw the reader off; we have to go back and reread a passage to verify who is speaking, if someone is actually speaking.
Finally, this book contains a LOT of philosophizing on the writer’s part. He generally puts it into Harry Bauer’s thoughts or conversations, but it frequently doesn’t gel with Bauer’s persona. John D. MacDonald’s Travis McGee character is one of the best uses of inner monolog to promote ideas and notions about life and times. McGee’s ruminations are always spot-on appropriate, and they make sense within the context of what is going on in the story. Here, the writer’s various philosophies get in the way.
I will probably read the next installment. It just may be that Colonel Jane will retire or just go away. I like the brigadier; his relationship with Bauer is seasoned and decent. Colonel Jane is superfluous. I’d like to see more of the brigadier and much less of his chief of operations, Colonel Jane. I doubt that this will happen. For some reason the writer seems to be enamored with his Jane creation.
I am reminded of a Robert A. Heinlein quotation. He said that writing should be done in private but be sure and wash your hands afterward. I totally get it now.
This entry into the Harry Bauer series is pretty flimsy: light on plot, light on convincing bad guys, lighter yet on believable female characters. Maybe it really is difficult for men to write authentic female characters, although Ian Fleming and James D. MacDonald did credible jobs in their respective series of books.
Bauer’s interactions with the cardboard Charlotte Fanshaw at Koufonisia are unreal. Their discussions about the Russian mafioso are boring; I put the book down several times, totally fatigued with the stilted dialog. Even the exchanges with the sensual Marianne (“call me Marie”) are stiff and unnatural. There is plenty of innuendo and wink-wink, but it was off. Not just because her character is jaded and cynical, she isn’t written particularly well. The reader is aware that she is a character, as opposed to being a woman that might hold Bauer’s interest.
Mr. Banner created a great turn of phrase: “apocalyptic holiday resort.” It conjures up all sorts of pictures, deliciously grim and spooky. And there’s a pleasantly surprising Steppenwolf (the rock musician) reference:
Bauer: “Looking for adventure.”
Yushbaev: “And whatever comes your way.”
That was a nice little bit of nostalgia, a little “Born to be Wild” reminiscence.
The same old friends (so to speak) are with us still, in thoughts if not in person: Charles Cavendish is mentioned in order to get a rise out of this book’s villain, Gabriel Yushbaev, who maintains that Cavendish was killed in a boating accident, even though Yushbaev was in cahoots with the previous book’s baddie and should have known that he was alive and well after the accident only to die in a fire…maybe. We can’t be sure. That whole lunchtime conversation was contrived as all get-out. And, of course, the long-dead Ben-Amini makes his usual postmortem appearance.
As has become the norm, Bauer has a plan fully developed within the first third of the book so we know it will not happen…and it doesn’t. That’s par for the Harry Bauer course. Colonel Jane is back and if not exactly front-and-center, pretty close. I still cannot warm to her character; she is just that implausible. She has never seemed more than a one-dimensional picture of an Air Force colonel. Here, she is selling a story that is too fantastic and totally farfetched. At one point, this colonel, supposedly beginning a deeper friendship with Bauer (if we are to rely on the information in previous books), smashes a heavy glass object over the back of Bauer’s head rendering him unconscious. That’s a dangerous action, capable of inflicting severe damage to the man’s brain…and mind. Not the action of a friend, nor of a compassionate person…definitely NOT the actions of a woman attracted to the man she just bashed over the head.
Additionally, Colonel Jane is perfidious. Her treachery extends to placing Bauer in Yushbaev’s crosshairs. She knows Harry Bauer will be looking for her, on orders from the brigadier if not from his own interest. She knows Bauer will keep coming until he retrieves her, so she knowingly makes him a target. Hmmm. With friends like that….
I have to say again that I think Colonel Jane is a McGuffin…maybe a double McGuffin. She is of little use in the book, for all that it is supposed to be about her. She is a device, not unlike the statue of the eponymous Maltese falcon in Dashiell Hammett’s The Maltese Falcon. It beguiles readers, making us believe in something that really has no true bearing on the story. It could have been anyone, not just Colonel Jane. Harry Bauer would have helped any woman, or child, placed in the position of having been kidnapped (an action accomplished in the previous book). The colonel isn’t written as a living, breathing female. Araminta is much better written and seems a better match for Bauer’s career choice.
Another questionable action is the brigadier’s changing the name of the boat, Apollonis, to the Lady Jane. First of all, this is not something done lightly; sailors know it’s extraordinarily unlucky to rename a boat. Even if not superstitious, why take the chance? The brigadier would know this. And secondly, why on earth call attention to a boat named after the person Bauer is attempting to rescue? Geez…a cup of obvious, anyone?
And while “dogleg” is a word the writer uses a lot in his previous books, it’s used just once here. The first time I read it, several books ago, I had to look it up: I’d never seen the word before. I like it. Be that as it may…in this book, the word “belly” is the word du jour, having been used 16 times. Generally, it’s Bauer’s belly full of anger or fire as in hot anger, hot coals of anger, a hot slow burn, a hot burn, a hot knot, a belly on fire, a burn growing in the belly, and so on.
There are a few errors:
“…knowing Gabriel Yushbaev was onboard, and the Colonel Jane Harris was with him.” THE Colonel Jane? Are there other facsimiles (oh, I hope not!)…? Maybe “…and that Colonel Jane Harris was with him.”
Hyphenations are odd sometimes, even funny. The word “superyacht” is hyphenated “supery-acht,” an eye-stopper, for sure.
Yushbaev is hyphenated “Yushb-aev” also stopping the eye in the middle of the sentence.
Missing quotation marks beginning or ending a dialog throw the reader off; we have to go back and reread a passage to verify who is speaking, if someone is actually speaking.
Finally, this book contains a LOT of philosophizing on the writer’s part. He generally puts it into Harry Bauer’s thoughts or conversations, but it frequently doesn’t gel with Bauer’s persona. John D. MacDonald’s Travis McGee character is one of the best uses of inner monolog to promote ideas and notions about life and times. McGee’s ruminations are always spot-on appropriate, and they make sense within the context of what is going on in the story. Here, the writer’s various philosophies get in the way.
I will probably read the next installment. It just may be that Colonel Jane will retire or just go away. I like the brigadier; his relationship with Bauer is seasoned and decent. Colonel Jane is superfluous. I’d like to see more of the brigadier and much less of his chief of operations, Colonel Jane. I doubt that this will happen. For some reason the writer seems to be enamored with his Jane creation.
I am reminded of a Robert A. Heinlein quotation. He said that writing should be done in private but be sure and wash your hands afterward. I totally get it now.
May 16, 2022
Breath of Hell
Reading this book has made me realize that we never actually know what will possibly come back to haunt us one day! I would hate for people to know about some things I did (or didn't) . Be careful how much you share with others and always try to find respect in others!
Reading this book has made me realize that we never actually know what will possibly come back to haunt us one day! I would hate for people to know about some things I did (or didn't) . Be careful how much you share with others and always try to find respect in others!
January 15, 2022
4 Stars
Breath of Hell (Harry Bauer Book #8) by Blake Banner.....
Review still to come.
Breath of Hell (Harry Bauer Book #8) by Blake Banner.....
Review still to come.
July 27, 2021
Breath of Help. Blake Banner
Harry Bauer is on a very difficult and tricky mission. He needs to rescue the colonel his immediate supervisor but not his boss. COBRA the clandestine agency he works for is not sure if she has been kidnapped or gone willingly into the clutches of one of the most deadly and wealthy crime lords in existence. What evolves is and extremely fast paced read full of action and unanswered questions. Harry cannot use his normal course of action albeit brute force to put it mildly. But in the end he gets his wish. He destroys every thing in his path. Problem solved. An excellent read!!Enjoyed immensely!!
Harry Bauer is on a very difficult and tricky mission. He needs to rescue the colonel his immediate supervisor but not his boss. COBRA the clandestine agency he works for is not sure if she has been kidnapped or gone willingly into the clutches of one of the most deadly and wealthy crime lords in existence. What evolves is and extremely fast paced read full of action and unanswered questions. Harry cannot use his normal course of action albeit brute force to put it mildly. But in the end he gets his wish. He destroys every thing in his path. Problem solved. An excellent read!!Enjoyed immensely!!
August 20, 2021
Honestly I love this author, I devour his books like a starving man who has just seen the buffet. But….. I didn’t love this one. It felt far more drawn out and with almost meh side characters - all of which could have been brilliant had they been fleshed out a little more. I loved the globetrotting and I love Harry. I’ll buy the next one and the one after that but I didn’t enjoy this one.
August 3, 2022
Really??
So many mistakes made by Harry to be beyond believable. Especially towards the end and those in between were just not what you expected from Harry especially so in previous books without stupid blunders. But will continue with the series for awhile longer.
So many mistakes made by Harry to be beyond believable. Especially towards the end and those in between were just not what you expected from Harry especially so in previous books without stupid blunders. But will continue with the series for awhile longer.
March 14, 2022
Breath of hell
Difficult change in the story line except for coninuing the gore. Real change near the end almost like he got tired of writing and just decided to end it.
Difficult change in the story line except for coninuing the gore. Real change near the end almost like he got tired of writing and just decided to end it.
January 7, 2023
Harry Bauer is still looking for the Colonel, and still killing people. This time he's in the Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea, with a stop-over on a small Greek Isle, Istanbul, and the Russian Black Sea coast.
Somewhere along the line I lost count of how many bodies Harry leaves lying around, or of the imaginative ways he uses to dispatch them. However, that isn't the point. The point is that it's adventure, infinitely readable, and extremely well written. As always with Blake Banner stories, you don't want to stop until the end, and then you're left wondering what happens next.
If you're going to read the Harry Bauer stories, which I sincerely recommend you do, I think it's important to start at the beginning and read them in series order. They most certainly are all interconnected, and we can't really know who Harry is without having the proper backstory.
Do it. You won't regret it.
Somewhere along the line I lost count of how many bodies Harry leaves lying around, or of the imaginative ways he uses to dispatch them. However, that isn't the point. The point is that it's adventure, infinitely readable, and extremely well written. As always with Blake Banner stories, you don't want to stop until the end, and then you're left wondering what happens next.
If you're going to read the Harry Bauer stories, which I sincerely recommend you do, I think it's important to start at the beginning and read them in series order. They most certainly are all interconnected, and we can't really know who Harry is without having the proper backstory.
Do it. You won't regret it.
October 10, 2021
Prediction
I am just starting book 9 of this series and I have learned a lot about Harry's world. For instance, no master where he is,in any country, he will always be able to get a ham and cheese sandwich on demand. All women will drink gin and tonics, with lime, and the idea of a shaken martini is amusing. Names are recycled more than cardboard and I have no doubt that the name Blanka has sentimental value to the author. Despite the predictability I have enjoyed each book very much and am sad the journey is al.most over.
I am just starting book 9 of this series and I have learned a lot about Harry's world. For instance, no master where he is,in any country, he will always be able to get a ham and cheese sandwich on demand. All women will drink gin and tonics, with lime, and the idea of a shaken martini is amusing. Names are recycled more than cardboard and I have no doubt that the name Blanka has sentimental value to the author. Despite the predictability I have enjoyed each book very much and am sad the journey is al.most over.
December 19, 2021
Awful book. The back and forth between Bauer and Gabriel were incredibly tedious. The fact the Bauer and the brigidier never even considered that Jane might have been brainwashed or blackmailed just made them both look stupid. Bauer always seems to be taken by surprise or captured or tortured or all three. And I've just about had enough of Banner's world view and his politics expressed through Bauer. This book and his others would be much more enjoyable for this "libtard" if he kept his bs to himself. He tries to present Harry as apolitical but just can't really seem to pull it off.
August 5, 2021
Pure and enjoyable escapism! If you want an action packed read and prepared to accept Harry Bauer's super-human abilities that are well beyond those of a mere-mortal, this is the read for you. Harry's adventures took me away from day-to-day worries and transported me to his world of suspense, action, tackling evil and beautiful women. I suspended reality and thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end. I look forward to his next adventure. Nine out of ten for fun.
August 13, 2021
Disappointment
I have read all of the Harry Bauer series—not anymore! The plot was poorly conceived, unbelievable and fraught with contradictions. Breath of Hell borders on a collection of sermons instead of a novel. That treason is justified because of an illegitimate child or blackmail due to drug use as a teenager doesn’t wash in this day and age. The author got diarrhea of the pen and forgot to tell the story.
I have read all of the Harry Bauer series—not anymore! The plot was poorly conceived, unbelievable and fraught with contradictions. Breath of Hell borders on a collection of sermons instead of a novel. That treason is justified because of an illegitimate child or blackmail due to drug use as a teenager doesn’t wash in this day and age. The author got diarrhea of the pen and forgot to tell the story.
November 17, 2022
Same old formula
Another light read using the same old formula; at times the same phrases and stories. Fewer word errors this time, have to love spell check. Harry is getting more intelligent and seems to be reading a lot these days! The pace quickly moves through the 10 page chapters and the ending twist was interesting. Will continue the series to see if the formula changes-still worth the light read. Thanks BB
Another light read using the same old formula; at times the same phrases and stories. Fewer word errors this time, have to love spell check. Harry is getting more intelligent and seems to be reading a lot these days! The pace quickly moves through the 10 page chapters and the ending twist was interesting. Will continue the series to see if the formula changes-still worth the light read. Thanks BB
September 6, 2021
BOH Review
I enjoyed the book, but I confess that I got bogged down in the middle some place when I become uninterested.
I did not like the colonel being kidnapped. I missed the implied sexual innuendo between her and Harry.
I am also disenchanted with bad guy Russian and Middle East bad asses.
I suppose I prefer good old evil American despots.
Don B
I enjoyed the book, but I confess that I got bogged down in the middle some place when I become uninterested.
I did not like the colonel being kidnapped. I missed the implied sexual innuendo between her and Harry.
I am also disenchanted with bad guy Russian and Middle East bad asses.
I suppose I prefer good old evil American despots.
Don B
September 6, 2021
Good thriller.
Fast moving thriller that had Bauer in various parts of the world removing bad guys. Only downside in my opinion was the female mastermind/assassin and her boss leaving him alive which allowed him to complete his mission rather than killing him. Would not happen in a real life situation but that aside a good read.
Fast moving thriller that had Bauer in various parts of the world removing bad guys. Only downside in my opinion was the female mastermind/assassin and her boss leaving him alive which allowed him to complete his mission rather than killing him. Would not happen in a real life situation but that aside a good read.
October 26, 2021
Every Good Sub-Plot Deserves A Final Twist
OK, that was only slightly insane and the final revelation was fun. Will the next volume give a break from the high speed high explosives? I doubt that but I am approaching the end of the series and the chaos must stop somewhere . . . Mustn't it?
OK, that was only slightly insane and the final revelation was fun. Will the next volume give a break from the high speed high explosives? I doubt that but I am approaching the end of the series and the chaos must stop somewhere . . . Mustn't it?
January 11, 2022
Harry Bauer Rules
Harry Bauer is a great character. Tough, competent, and always gets the job done. I have blown thru these books and enjoy the fast paced action. These books are definitely worth checking out. Also, I would suggest checking out Mr. Banner's Dead Cold Series of books.
Harry Bauer is a great character. Tough, competent, and always gets the job done. I have blown thru these books and enjoy the fast paced action. These books are definitely worth checking out. Also, I would suggest checking out Mr. Banner's Dead Cold Series of books.
March 19, 2022
except for…
I really like author’s storyline. His character development is good. I did roll my eyes when Marianna did her drug injection bc Harry way before that clicked her in the jaw. It was so out of character and a little dumb. It was annoying. Otherwise a typically good story.
I really like author’s storyline. His character development is good. I did roll my eyes when Marianna did her drug injection bc Harry way before that clicked her in the jaw. It was so out of character and a little dumb. It was annoying. Otherwise a typically good story.
February 1, 2023
Another non stop Harry Bauer action thriller. Harry is out to rescue his colleague Colonel Jane Harris who's got kidnapped and now seems to be in leagues with a Russian gangster. While first 5 books bad independent stories, book 6,7,8 are all connected in some manner. But all plotlines have been neatly tied up in this book. Going to pick the next one now.
July 31, 2021
Breath of Hell
Harry Bauer is a lot of fun in this story, but the villains are unbelievably stupid which makes it hard to get deeply involved. Having the Col.s family involved makes it more interesting and believable, but it went the long way to make the point.
Harry Bauer is a lot of fun in this story, but the villains are unbelievably stupid which makes it hard to get deeply involved. Having the Col.s family involved makes it more interesting and believable, but it went the long way to make the point.
August 2, 2021
She what?
This is another book about Harry Bauer that takes him to two continents to find someone. Along the way he kills the usual number of bad guys, gets knocked out a few times but prevails in the end.
This is another book about Harry Bauer that takes him to two continents to find someone. Along the way he kills the usual number of bad guys, gets knocked out a few times but prevails in the end.
August 4, 2021
As Expected, Lots of Action and A Great Storyline
I have come to love Blake Banner’s Harry Bauer character and look forward to the next book! Blake paints a great picture and I enjoy “touring” the exotic places he sends Harry!
I have come to love Blake Banner’s Harry Bauer character and look forward to the next book! Blake paints a great picture and I enjoy “touring” the exotic places he sends Harry!
August 5, 2021
Taste Of Heaven
Harry and Company are great fun as always. Superior plot told in easy-to-read but hard-to-put down style. Gives a whole new meaning the phrase: “give ‘em hell, Harry.”
Harry and Company are great fun as always. Superior plot told in easy-to-read but hard-to-put down style. Gives a whole new meaning the phrase: “give ‘em hell, Harry.”
August 8, 2021
Non stop action
I READ ALL 8BOOKS VERY QUICKLY. Non stop action from beginning to end. Harry is a great character who seems to slowly evolving into an unforgettable guy. You are held in suspense until the end.
I READ ALL 8BOOKS VERY QUICKLY. Non stop action from beginning to end. Harry is a great character who seems to slowly evolving into an unforgettable guy. You are held in suspense until the end.
August 8, 2021
Five Stars
Another great non stop action packed Harry Bauer book. I have read all of the books in this series and very much look forward to the next one, Invisible Evil. A big thank you to the author Blake Banner and from me another well deserved 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Another great non stop action packed Harry Bauer book. I have read all of the books in this series and very much look forward to the next one, Invisible Evil. A big thank you to the author Blake Banner and from me another well deserved 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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August 17, 2021Bauer and Bloodlust
Enjoyed another session with Harry Bauer and his penchant for killing and maiming of otherwise nasty characters. Interesting plots and twists that make for an easy read.
Enjoyed another session with Harry Bauer and his penchant for killing and maiming of otherwise nasty characters. Interesting plots and twists that make for an easy read.
August 20, 2021
I love Harry Bauer, and all Blake Banner's work !
The way ethics book was heading, mid-read, I feared I might be reading the end of either Colonel Jane, or Harry himself. Egads !, so glad it didn't turn out that way.
Now, off to see if Book Nine is published yet.
The way ethics book was heading, mid-read, I feared I might be reading the end of either Colonel Jane, or Harry himself. Egads !, so glad it didn't turn out that way.
Now, off to see if Book Nine is published yet.
August 21, 2021
Exciting and Surprising
I love the character Harry Bauer and the others in this book of the series. I recommend this highly, but read the books in order, and it will make more sense.
I love the character Harry Bauer and the others in this book of the series. I recommend this highly, but read the books in order, and it will make more sense.
November 3, 2021
Jane has been taken. Only 1 man can bring her back.
Harryhas to find Jane & rescue her from Gabriel & keep her safe. He tracks her down & saves her but she knocks him out & disappears. Now what does Harry do?
Harryhas to find Jane & rescue her from Gabriel & keep her safe. He tracks her down & saves her but she knocks him out & disappears. Now what does Harry do?
July 26, 2022
CC1
Excellent next chapter. Rescuing Col. Jane was of paramount . As usual Harry found a way to vet it done Needless to say he went through he'll in a hand basket. But at least he prevailed. 10 stars plus !!!! Thanks, Carl Clause
Excellent next chapter. Rescuing Col. Jane was of paramount . As usual Harry found a way to vet it done Needless to say he went through he'll in a hand basket. But at least he prevailed. 10 stars plus !!!! Thanks, Carl Clause
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