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Levon Cade
Levon Cade: Volumes 1-6
FROM BEST-SELLING AUTHOR CHUCK DIXON COMES LEVON CADE—A CAN’T-PUT-IT-DOWN VIGILANTE JUSTICE SERIES.
Levon Cade left his profession behind to work construction. He just wants to live an anonymous life and be a good dad to his daughter. But when a local girl vanishes, he’s asked to return to the skills that made him a mythic figure in the shadowy world of counterterrorism.
Follow Levon and his daughter as they go on the run from the feds and a growing army of enemies that Levon makes along the way.
“Levon is bad ass. Makes Jack Reacher seem like a crossing guard.”
Levon Cade left his profession behind to work construction. He just wants to live an anonymous life and be a good dad to his daughter. But when a local girl vanishes, he’s asked to return to the skills that made him a mythic figure in the shadowy world of counterterrorism.
Follow Levon and his daughter as they go on the run from the feds and a growing army of enemies that Levon makes along the way.
“Levon is bad ass. Makes Jack Reacher seem like a crossing guard.”
1146 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 5, 2019
395 people are currently reading
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About the author
Chuck Dixon
3,431 books1,033 followersCharles "Chuck" Dixon is an American comic book writer, perhaps best-known for long runs on Batman titles in the 1990s.
His earliest comics work was writing Evangeline first for Comico Comics in 1984 (then later for First Comics, who published the on-going series), on which he worked with his then-wife, the artist Judith Hunt. His big break came one year later, when editor Larry Hama hired him to write back-up stories for Marvel Comics' The Savage Sword of Conan.
In 1986, he began working for Eclipse Comics, writing Airboy with artist Tim Truman. Continuing to write for both Marvel and (mainly) Eclipse on these titles, as well as launching Strike! with artist Tom Lyle in August 1987 and Valkyrie with artist Paul Gulacy in October 1987, he began work on Carl Potts' Alien Legion series for Marvel's Epic Comics imprint, under editor Archie Goodwin. He also produced a three-issue adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit for Eclipse with artist David Wenzel between 1989 and 1990, and began writing Marc Spector: Moon Knight in June 1989.
His Punisher OGN Kingdom Gone (August, 1990) led to him working on the monthly The Punisher War Journal (and later, more monthly and occasional Punisher titles), and also brought him to the attention of DC Comics editor Denny O'Neil, who asked him to produce a Robin mini-series. The mini proved popular enough to spawn two sequels - The Joker's Wild (1991) and Cry of the Huntress (1992) - which led to both an ongoing monthly series (which Dixon wrote for 100 issues before leaving to work with CrossGen Comics), and to Dixon working on Detective Comics from #644-738 through the major Batman stories KnightFall & KnightsEnd (for which he helped create the key character of Bane), DC One Million , Contagion , Legacy , Cataclysm and No Man's Land . Much of his run was illustrated by Graham Nolan.
He was DC's most prolific Batman-writer in the mid-1990s (rivalled perhaps in history by Bill Finger and Dennis O'Neil) - in addition to writing Detective Comics he pioneered the individual series for Robin , Nightwing (which he wrote for 70 issues, and returned to briefly with 2005's #101) and Batgirl , as well as creating the team and book Birds of Prey .
While writing multiple Punisher and Batman comics (and October 1994's Punisher/Batman crossover), he also found time to launch Team 7 for Jim Lee's WildStorm/Image and Prophet for Rob Liefeld's Extreme Studios. He also wrote many issues of Catwoman and Green Arrow , regularly having about seven titles out each and every month between the years 1993 and 1998.
In March, 2002, Dixon turned his attention to CrossGen's output, salthough he co-wrote with Scott Beatty the origin of Barbara Gordon's Batgirl in 2003's Batgirl: Year One. For CrossGen he took over some of the comics of the out-going Mark Waid, taking over Sigil from #21, and Crux with #13. He launched Way of the Rat in June 2002, Brath (March '03), The Silken Ghost (June '03) and the pirate comic El Cazador (Oct '03), as well as editing Robert Rodi's non-Sigilverse The Crossovers. He also wrote the Ruse spin-off Archard's Agents one-shots in January and November '03 and April '04, the last released shortly before CrossGen's complete collapse forced the cancellation of all of its comics, before which Dixon wrote a single issue of Sojourn (May '04). Dixon's Way of the Rat #24, Brath #14 and El Cazador #6 were among the last comics released from the then-bankrupt publisher.
On June 10, 2008, Dixon announced on his forum that he was no longer "employed by DC Comics in any capacity."
His earliest comics work was writing Evangeline first for Comico Comics in 1984 (then later for First Comics, who published the on-going series), on which he worked with his then-wife, the artist Judith Hunt. His big break came one year later, when editor Larry Hama hired him to write back-up stories for Marvel Comics' The Savage Sword of Conan.
In 1986, he began working for Eclipse Comics, writing Airboy with artist Tim Truman. Continuing to write for both Marvel and (mainly) Eclipse on these titles, as well as launching Strike! with artist Tom Lyle in August 1987 and Valkyrie with artist Paul Gulacy in October 1987, he began work on Carl Potts' Alien Legion series for Marvel's Epic Comics imprint, under editor Archie Goodwin. He also produced a three-issue adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit for Eclipse with artist David Wenzel between 1989 and 1990, and began writing Marc Spector: Moon Knight in June 1989.
His Punisher OGN Kingdom Gone (August, 1990) led to him working on the monthly The Punisher War Journal (and later, more monthly and occasional Punisher titles), and also brought him to the attention of DC Comics editor Denny O'Neil, who asked him to produce a Robin mini-series. The mini proved popular enough to spawn two sequels - The Joker's Wild (1991) and Cry of the Huntress (1992) - which led to both an ongoing monthly series (which Dixon wrote for 100 issues before leaving to work with CrossGen Comics), and to Dixon working on Detective Comics from #644-738 through the major Batman stories KnightFall & KnightsEnd (for which he helped create the key character of Bane), DC One Million , Contagion , Legacy , Cataclysm and No Man's Land . Much of his run was illustrated by Graham Nolan.
He was DC's most prolific Batman-writer in the mid-1990s (rivalled perhaps in history by Bill Finger and Dennis O'Neil) - in addition to writing Detective Comics he pioneered the individual series for Robin , Nightwing (which he wrote for 70 issues, and returned to briefly with 2005's #101) and Batgirl , as well as creating the team and book Birds of Prey .
While writing multiple Punisher and Batman comics (and October 1994's Punisher/Batman crossover), he also found time to launch Team 7 for Jim Lee's WildStorm/Image and Prophet for Rob Liefeld's Extreme Studios. He also wrote many issues of Catwoman and Green Arrow , regularly having about seven titles out each and every month between the years 1993 and 1998.
In March, 2002, Dixon turned his attention to CrossGen's output, salthough he co-wrote with Scott Beatty the origin of Barbara Gordon's Batgirl in 2003's Batgirl: Year One. For CrossGen he took over some of the comics of the out-going Mark Waid, taking over Sigil from #21, and Crux with #13. He launched Way of the Rat in June 2002, Brath (March '03), The Silken Ghost (June '03) and the pirate comic El Cazador (Oct '03), as well as editing Robert Rodi's non-Sigilverse The Crossovers. He also wrote the Ruse spin-off Archard's Agents one-shots in January and November '03 and April '04, the last released shortly before CrossGen's complete collapse forced the cancellation of all of its comics, before which Dixon wrote a single issue of Sojourn (May '04). Dixon's Way of the Rat #24, Brath #14 and El Cazador #6 were among the last comics released from the then-bankrupt publisher.
On June 10, 2008, Dixon announced on his forum that he was no longer "employed by DC Comics in any capacity."
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January 20, 2022
Levon Cade Series
I have enjoyed reading this series of books. I like the fact that Levon is a simple man, who's main priority is his daughter. He has the ability to solve problems, based upon his previous experiences. He's a man of honor, whose word means everything to him. An honest common man is difficult to find in today's world, however, that is exactly what you see in him. Great series and I am looking forward to many more additions.
I have enjoyed reading this series of books. I like the fact that Levon is a simple man, who's main priority is his daughter. He has the ability to solve problems, based upon his previous experiences. He's a man of honor, whose word means everything to him. An honest common man is difficult to find in today's world, however, that is exactly what you see in him. Great series and I am looking forward to many more additions.
April 15, 2020
Levon Cade : Omnibus
After over 13,000 pages I am still looking forward to what is next. The character descriptions are really good and if you close your eyes you can see the people and the location. It is full of action,backstabbing and treachery along with honor and dedication to the people who are friends or just innocent. 👍
After over 13,000 pages I am still looking forward to what is next. The character descriptions are really good and if you close your eyes you can see the people and the location. It is full of action,backstabbing and treachery along with honor and dedication to the people who are friends or just innocent. 👍
April 22, 2024
Merry rocks!
Levon left to fulfill a promise to someone in Mosul while Merry was essentially kidnapped by the FBI and put into foster care in the hopes of drawing out Cade. That intrepid little girl was not to be bullied into submission by a selfish foster parent nor her predatory teenaged son! What she did to draw attention to her situation was awesome!
Levon left to fulfill a promise to someone in Mosul while Merry was essentially kidnapped by the FBI and put into foster care in the hopes of drawing out Cade. That intrepid little girl was not to be bullied into submission by a selfish foster parent nor her predatory teenaged son! What she did to draw attention to her situation was awesome!
September 30, 2021
Great set of books
I could not put it down. I read all 6 books in less then 2 weeks. I couldn't stop the story line it was very compelling and I couldn't stop. I will probably get his other books in the series.
I could not put it down. I read all 6 books in less then 2 weeks. I couldn't stop the story line it was very compelling and I couldn't stop. I will probably get his other books in the series.
March 13, 2022
A white-knuckle, heart-pounder of a ride from beginning to end.
Only reason I couldn’t give it 5 stars was my inner-editor (the bitch) noting every typo, of which there were more than a few. Could be the conversion to e-reader format. Anyway, if you ignore—or are generally not bothered by—that, you will be propelled through a series of adventures with breathtaking speed, all the while engaging with well-developed characters and compelling storylines. Warning: Dixon pulls no punches, and there’s a lot of brutality. But he’s true to his story and characters, and he wouldn’t be if he toned it down for sensitive readers.
Only reason I couldn’t give it 5 stars was my inner-editor (the bitch) noting every typo, of which there were more than a few. Could be the conversion to e-reader format. Anyway, if you ignore—or are generally not bothered by—that, you will be propelled through a series of adventures with breathtaking speed, all the while engaging with well-developed characters and compelling storylines. Warning: Dixon pulls no punches, and there’s a lot of brutality. But he’s true to his story and characters, and he wouldn’t be if he toned it down for sensitive readers.
October 29, 2024
Decent read. A typical vigilante thriller, characterization and plot are not too complicated, but deep enough to keep you interested. One thing I really liked is that the dialogue and writing is more show than tell. I find some other books of similar genres uses character dialogue as a way of exposition that makes it too obtuse and awkward to read. While each book reads very fast, the pacing doesn't feel rushed. Overall recommend if you like a these thriller books.
June 21, 2019
Wordsmith-fu
I’ll Jutz lay down the ubiquitous potato chip challenge here.
Pages devoured vs yur favorite chip. . .
Can ya do dis simple test of taste? Youz Won’t gain an oz. . .
But you’ll gain pounds of digital substance fer yur bwrain.
Itzz called delightful Return on Time spent.
I’ll Jutz lay down the ubiquitous potato chip challenge here.
Pages devoured vs yur favorite chip. . .
Can ya do dis simple test of taste? Youz Won’t gain an oz. . .
But you’ll gain pounds of digital substance fer yur bwrain.
Itzz called delightful Return on Time spent.
September 1, 2019
Just keeps you going
Refreshing new character no dead space holds on to you, could not put the book down constant action and great story line,best I have read in quite awhile can't wait for the next one
Refreshing new character no dead space holds on to you, could not put the book down constant action and great story line,best I have read in quite awhile can't wait for the next one
May 29, 2020
Very interesting story lines with the various characters. Well done on keeping the drama going on the daughter and the conus investigation while daddy is being super man back in Iraq...
Shall continue with the series, it is an interesting multiple plot.
Shall continue with the series, it is an interesting multiple plot.
May 6, 2024
A hard man that loves his family
Good read. Levon's skills are put to the test as cr** gets piled on him as he tries to protect his family. His love for his daughter and family the one bright spot in his life.
Good read. Levon's skills are put to the test as cr** gets piled on him as he tries to protect his family. His love for his daughter and family the one bright spot in his life.
June 25, 2019
Amazing adventure
Book was written well, and all the main characters were easy to fall in love with. Hope to see more of them in future.
Book was written well, and all the main characters were easy to fall in love with. Hope to see more of them in future.
July 24, 2019
Good story line
One of the best I have read in a while. While long the book held my attention with will built story line and characters
One of the best I have read in a while. While long the book held my attention with will built story line and characters
August 4, 2019
Great series
Great story, great hero with a good heart. Enjoyed reading. A kick ass hero. And Merry was great as well.l
Great story, great hero with a good heart. Enjoyed reading. A kick ass hero. And Merry was great as well.l
August 11, 2019
Action packed binge-worthy
Binge this one. I did. Start to finish you will be rooting for the main character. Hard to put down.
Binge this book!
Binge this one. I did. Start to finish you will be rooting for the main character. Hard to put down.
Binge this book!
August 29, 2019
Stories 1 to 5 a very good read.
September 26, 2019
Good
A very very good series about levon cade by chuck dixon .the interaction of levon and his daughter adds to the action
A very very good series about levon cade by chuck dixon .the interaction of levon and his daughter adds to the action
October 2, 2019
No words to describe this series
If you love Jack Reach you will absolutely love this series. I did not want to put it down. I loved it.
If you love Jack Reach you will absolutely love this series. I did not want to put it down. I loved it.
November 29, 2019
Bourne, Reacher, and Cade. Same schools, similar skills, good kill counts, and they do it for the right reasons. Need I say more? If you like Jason Bourne and Jack Reacher, check out Levon Cade.
June 29, 2020
Good book
Read all of the books in order to really w. Storyline continues to grow and develop a. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
Read all of the books in order to really w. Storyline continues to grow and develop a. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
September 11, 2021
Lots of action
I really enjoyed the Levon Cade books. There were great characters and great action. I found these books hard to put down and look forward to reading more.
I really enjoyed the Levon Cade books. There were great characters and great action. I found these books hard to put down and look forward to reading more.
January 3, 2022
Amazing book.
One of the best books I’ve read in a while. Never a dull moment.Well written and great plot line. Love this book
One of the best books I’ve read in a while. Never a dull moment.Well written and great plot line. Love this book
November 6, 2022
WOW
What a great series of stories. Full of action, suspense, intrigue, drama and deceit throughout the series. I highly recommend this series to everyone.
What a great series of stories. Full of action, suspense, intrigue, drama and deceit throughout the series. I highly recommend this series to everyone.
July 8, 2023
Great action thriller
I had fun reading all six stories. Reminded me of renting action movies from a Mom and Pop video store in the 80s and 90s. Looking forward to reading more.
I had fun reading all six stories. Reminded me of renting action movies from a Mom and Pop video store in the 80s and 90s. Looking forward to reading more.
December 3, 2023
He does what he was made to do.
Get in a mind numbing situation, and kill your way out!
Thus the guy every real man wants to be!
Get in a mind numbing situation, and kill your way out!
Thus the guy every real man wants to be!
July 25, 2024
I really like the character Levon Cade. The plots definitely hold your interest. You find yourself rooting for Levon even though he is committing crimes.
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