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Tanner #38
Contender
From REMINGTON KANE, the author of the TAKEN! Series
CONTENDER - A Tanner Novel - Book 38
Tanner and the lethal assassin Soulless compete to kill the same target.
CONTENDER - A Tanner Novel - Book 38
Tanner and the lethal assassin Soulless compete to kill the same target.
282 pages, Paperback
Published October 20, 2020
About the author
Remington Kane
260 books135 followersRemington Kane is an American author that writes action-packed thrillers. The author might be unfamiliar to some people because Remington Kane is actually a pseudonym for Donald Wells.
Donald Wells has garnered a reputation for writing darker and somewhat serious novels about killers. The author was born in New Jersey. He never really left and has since made a home there. Like most of his peers, Donald Wells was an avid reader as a child.
He spent many an hour devouring every book he came across. And it wasn’t long before he began to yearn for the chance to write. Like many aspiring authors, Donald Wells knew he had the capacity to tell stories. However, he was a little hesitant to venture into such uncharted waters, not only because he didn’t know where to start with regards to writing a book but also because he didn’t have confidence in his own ability to produce compelling fiction.
Again, like most notable authors, Donald meandered about for a while. Rather than going into publishing the first chance he got, Donald tried his hand at various odd jobs. He worked as an insurance salesman, a Real Estate Sales person, and even a Retail manager.
The jobs, though seemingly meaningless in the grand scheme of things, did wonders for the author’s writing capabilities. Whether he was driving trucks or cleaning floors, Donald gained insight into the workings of the world.
He met unexpected people and heard their intriguing stories. He came across numerous strange encounters and even participated in some of them. He essentially dipped into so many unique aspects of life that it came as no surprise that he had more than enough stories rattling around his head when it finally came time to write his first novel.
Not that many authors can claim to have been offered a chance to act as bodyguard to a drug dealer. Since getting his first book sold, though, Donald has finally settled in his career. The author loves writing novels and there is nothing he else he would rather be doing. The fact that he has found a way to make money out of his passion makes him one of the luckier individuals in the world.
By the time Donald Wells began writing as Remington Kane, he had already become established as a novelist with numerous thrillers under his name. However, writing as Remington practically took over his life.
This is because Donald has achieved more success writing as Remington Kane than he did producing novels under his real name. Kane is best known for the Tanner series of novels. Tanner is a hit man who accepts a job to take out a mob boss.
When he is betrayed and thrown into prison, Tanner thinks of little else besides getting revenge. And once he finally gets his freedom, the hit man becomes a one man army, engaging in a brutal way against a crime organization known as the Conglomerate.
Each new book sees Tanner raising the stakes by finding a new target that will sting the Conglomerate in ways they couldn’t possibly fathom.
Remington Kane has been praised for the Tanner novels because Tanner is such a refreshing hero. The protagonist is so average physically, devoid of the exaggerated traits that most action heroes seem to bear. If not for his natural fighting and survival instincts, one would be hard pressed to tell Tanner apart from any other ordinary man on the street.
Donald Wells has garnered a reputation for writing darker and somewhat serious novels about killers. The author was born in New Jersey. He never really left and has since made a home there. Like most of his peers, Donald Wells was an avid reader as a child.
He spent many an hour devouring every book he came across. And it wasn’t long before he began to yearn for the chance to write. Like many aspiring authors, Donald Wells knew he had the capacity to tell stories. However, he was a little hesitant to venture into such uncharted waters, not only because he didn’t know where to start with regards to writing a book but also because he didn’t have confidence in his own ability to produce compelling fiction.
Again, like most notable authors, Donald meandered about for a while. Rather than going into publishing the first chance he got, Donald tried his hand at various odd jobs. He worked as an insurance salesman, a Real Estate Sales person, and even a Retail manager.
The jobs, though seemingly meaningless in the grand scheme of things, did wonders for the author’s writing capabilities. Whether he was driving trucks or cleaning floors, Donald gained insight into the workings of the world.
He met unexpected people and heard their intriguing stories. He came across numerous strange encounters and even participated in some of them. He essentially dipped into so many unique aspects of life that it came as no surprise that he had more than enough stories rattling around his head when it finally came time to write his first novel.
Not that many authors can claim to have been offered a chance to act as bodyguard to a drug dealer. Since getting his first book sold, though, Donald has finally settled in his career. The author loves writing novels and there is nothing he else he would rather be doing. The fact that he has found a way to make money out of his passion makes him one of the luckier individuals in the world.
By the time Donald Wells began writing as Remington Kane, he had already become established as a novelist with numerous thrillers under his name. However, writing as Remington practically took over his life.
This is because Donald has achieved more success writing as Remington Kane than he did producing novels under his real name. Kane is best known for the Tanner series of novels. Tanner is a hit man who accepts a job to take out a mob boss.
When he is betrayed and thrown into prison, Tanner thinks of little else besides getting revenge. And once he finally gets his freedom, the hit man becomes a one man army, engaging in a brutal way against a crime organization known as the Conglomerate.
Each new book sees Tanner raising the stakes by finding a new target that will sting the Conglomerate in ways they couldn’t possibly fathom.
Remington Kane has been praised for the Tanner novels because Tanner is such a refreshing hero. The protagonist is so average physically, devoid of the exaggerated traits that most action heroes seem to bear. If not for his natural fighting and survival instincts, one would be hard pressed to tell Tanner apart from any other ordinary man on the street.
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December 9, 2020
Meh. Character and author's style is getting old. Burning out on Tanner.
October 16, 2020
Tanner, on a contract for Thomas Lawson, travels to Africa. Soulless, a sociopath contending for the title of Greatest Assassin, also travels to Africa on a contract - same target, different client. Once there, they compete in a match of dance moves, show tunes, and interpretive poetry.
..and by "match of dance moves, show tunes, and interpretive poetry", I mean killing tons of people.
..and by "match of dance moves, show tunes, and interpretive poetry", I mean killing tons of people.
November 13, 2020
How You Choose To Do The Job
This is about two different assassins and the way they choose to compete the same contract. One chooses the indirect approach and loses to the one who chose the more direct approach. As Tanner said "Soulless uses overkill" to do his job. He leaves death and destruction in his wake when it's not necessary. He is a despicable character that needs to be taken out of the storyline.
This is about two different assassins and the way they choose to compete the same contract. One chooses the indirect approach and loses to the one who chose the more direct approach. As Tanner said "Soulless uses overkill" to do his job. He leaves death and destruction in his wake when it's not necessary. He is a despicable character that needs to be taken out of the storyline.
October 13, 2020
When Thomas Lawson calls, Tanner comes running. The lawman has a contract that only Tanner can fulfill. However, unbeknownst to them, a foreign country has hired “Soulless”, who views himself as the world’s greatest assassin, to fulfill the same contract, killing an evil African leader. Both assassins race to complete the impossible task, albeit in different ways.The methods and the race provide the action, and there’s plenty of it.
October 15, 2020
Another Home Run!
Whenever, wherever I get the notice informing me of the arrival of a new Kane Remington book I Drop Everything because it's time for me to indulge! I've read a great lot of books in my 66 years but I can't tell you what it is about Tanner, etc. that makes me go nuts - other than that for a brief moment when it's just me & Kane I'm completely full up with delight!! Galloping action, drama, humor and surprise - Remington Kane delivers it all Every Single Time.
Whenever, wherever I get the notice informing me of the arrival of a new Kane Remington book I Drop Everything because it's time for me to indulge! I've read a great lot of books in my 66 years but I can't tell you what it is about Tanner, etc. that makes me go nuts - other than that for a brief moment when it's just me & Kane I'm completely full up with delight!! Galloping action, drama, humor and surprise - Remington Kane delivers it all Every Single Time.
October 25, 2020
Evil Abound
This was an amazing book from Remington Kane so much excitement and action it puts you right in the Middle of it all and leaves you gasping for breath. This is a book you will not be able to put . A must read for anyone who is a fan of amazement. My dream is to be invited to watch him work and what the Author goes though while writing. Highly recommend this wonderful story.
This was an amazing book from Remington Kane so much excitement and action it puts you right in the Middle of it all and leaves you gasping for breath. This is a book you will not be able to put . A must read for anyone who is a fan of amazement. My dream is to be invited to watch him work and what the Author goes though while writing. Highly recommend this wonderful story.
October 26, 2020
Keep getting better
Finally, a book without plumbing problems. No flush toilet in holes or water sources cut off that don't drain the tanks. However, I feel the family dynamic is off. NO mother is going to take a phone from her son and immediately say "oh daddy, have you killed someone today?" Not only would that skew Lucas view of tanner, but what happens when career day roles around at school?
Finally, a book without plumbing problems. No flush toilet in holes or water sources cut off that don't drain the tanks. However, I feel the family dynamic is off. NO mother is going to take a phone from her son and immediately say "oh daddy, have you killed someone today?" Not only would that skew Lucas view of tanner, but what happens when career day roles around at school?
November 4, 2020
Read all 38 books without a break
I stumbled across a random Tanner book and liked it. I went to the first book of the series and kept reading the books. Usually I would have enough after reading a half a dozen, but the author is a good writer and I finished the series. I liked the concept, the characters, and I have to say again good writing. If you like action adventure books read this series.
I stumbled across a random Tanner book and liked it. I went to the first book of the series and kept reading the books. Usually I would have enough after reading a half a dozen, but the author is a good writer and I finished the series. I liked the concept, the characters, and I have to say again good writing. If you like action adventure books read this series.
October 1, 2024
Contender: Book 38
Tanner and Soulless become rivals in a quest on an assassination to kill the general in Africa. This looks almost impossible for the hit to happen. Tanner makes a decision to go one way to get to the general while Soulless attempts another way question is who will get there first. Good luck, but you have to really pay attention and follow it closely. There’s a lot of detail.
Tanner and Soulless become rivals in a quest on an assassination to kill the general in Africa. This looks almost impossible for the hit to happen. Tanner makes a decision to go one way to get to the general while Soulless attempts another way question is who will get there first. Good luck, but you have to really pay attention and follow it closely. There’s a lot of detail.
December 7, 2020
Tanner's toughest target ever
Sure, the cartel & the Conglomerate had him overwhelmingly outnumbered, but not even the Citadel was as challenging to pull off as trying to assassinate an warlord general in his African mine fortified palace protected by his former child soldiers… did I mention Soulless got a contract for the general too!! Its gonna be epic!
Sure, the cartel & the Conglomerate had him overwhelmingly outnumbered, but not even the Citadel was as challenging to pull off as trying to assassinate an warlord general in his African mine fortified palace protected by his former child soldiers… did I mention Soulless got a contract for the general too!! Its gonna be epic!
December 14, 2020
Just a Contender
The action is jaw dropping good and trouble is following Tanner as it always does. We are thrown right in the tick of it,as we find our hero right in the middle of a contract and coupe. The writer gets it right on all counts and our man finally gets to see the one who's out to take the number one spot. Can not what for the next nail bitter!
The action is jaw dropping good and trouble is following Tanner as it always does. We are thrown right in the tick of it,as we find our hero right in the middle of a contract and coupe. The writer gets it right on all counts and our man finally gets to see the one who's out to take the number one spot. Can not what for the next nail bitter!
October 13, 2020
Tanner certainly lives a charmed life
Another exciting adventure awaits Tanner as he once again faces insurmountable odds to keep his record as top in his field. This venture takes him to Africa where unbeknownst, another hit man Soulless is after the same prey.
Another exciting adventure awaits Tanner as he once again faces insurmountable odds to keep his record as top in his field. This venture takes him to Africa where unbeknownst, another hit man Soulless is after the same prey.
October 18, 2020
Gosh what a read two deadly Assassins after the same target couldn't fathom how this was going to go down what a read .Mr Kane certainly knows how to write a page turner .Think Soulless will feature again in this series !!what a great series hope it never ends .
October 19, 2020
Once again a great read
This author will never disappoint you. From start to finish he will keep your attention. Still waiting for the White family to come back though. Love this author!!!
This author will never disappoint you. From start to finish he will keep your attention. Still waiting for the White family to come back though. Love this author!!!
October 15, 2020
Very exciting
Mr Kane has done it again. This book was awesome with the ability to keep you turning the pages faster & faster. Super great ending!
Mr Kane has done it again. This book was awesome with the ability to keep you turning the pages faster & faster. Super great ending!
October 16, 2020
wonderful
Remington Kane is a master when it comes to storytelling. as always, a great book. I look forward to seeing what is next.
Remington Kane is a master when it comes to storytelling. as always, a great book. I look forward to seeing what is next.
December 10, 2020
Love this series
Unfortunately, I hate when the book ends and I have to wait for the new one to come out. I like the characters. Well rounded.
Unfortunately, I hate when the book ends and I have to wait for the new one to come out. I like the characters. Well rounded.
December 20, 2020
Great read
Thought it an interesting story, some portion was a bit off but a really good fast read. If there's a sequel I'll read it
Thought it an interesting story, some portion was a bit off but a really good fast read. If there's a sequel I'll read it
January 25, 2021
Headshots galore
Soulless and Tanner duel to the end? But Ben porter alwats gets his guy in False Assurances and threat bias!
Soulless and Tanner duel to the end? But Ben porter alwats gets his guy in False Assurances and threat bias!
February 14, 2023
pretty good but…
Decent story that went off the rails a few times. Still good enough to read the next one. Obviously someone will be in a future story.
Decent story that went off the rails a few times. Still good enough to read the next one. Obviously someone will be in a future story.
October 24, 2020
TANNER
Once again he prevail as if there were any doubt. I am an avid fan and have enjoyed every book thank you mr. Remington Kane keep up the awesome work
Once again he prevail as if there were any doubt. I am an avid fan and have enjoyed every book thank you mr. Remington Kane keep up the awesome work
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January 22, 2021Close Call!
I did not think Tanner was going to make it out of this one. The addition of Soulless was a great addition to the story.
I did not think Tanner was going to make it out of this one. The addition of Soulless was a great addition to the story.
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