Radar

Terk's Guardians #1

by Dale Mayer

Having cultivated his instincts through years of naval missions, Radar is roaming the world, working part-time for Levi and Bullard. When he’s instructed to go to Paris to help out a new start-up, he’s not sure what to expect. Especially given the caginess of Levi’s description of those who Radar would be working for. Outside of telling him, He’d fit right in, there is minimal intel on the job itself. Plus Radar’s working with two men he doesn’t know, and they aren’t willing to share their own secrets.
Sammy threw in her heart and soul to help her best friend and fellow hacker track down a bomber, who’d left devastation behind on the Parisian streets over the last few years. When they finally get something tangible, they contact the authorities to help. That’s when Sammy’s world goes to hell.
The race to save Sammy—and, indeed, Paris from an imminent attack—has Radar questioning his own instincts, and the abilities of those around him. … especially Sammy’s.

Genres: Romance, Romantic Suspense, Audiobook, Suspense, Contemporary

274 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 25, 2023

About the author

Dale Mayer is a USA Today bestselling author best known for her Psychic Visions and Family Blood Ties series. Her contemporary romances are raw and full of passion and emotion (Second Chances, SKIN), her thrillers will keep you guessing (By Death series), and her romantic comedies will keep you giggling (It's a Dog's Life and Charmin Marvin Romantic Comedy series).

She honors the stories that come to her - and some of them are crazy and break all the rules and cross multiple genres!

To go with her fiction, she also writes nonfiction in many different fields with books available on resume writing, companion gardening and the US mortgage system. She has recently published her Career Essentials Series. All her books are available in print and ebook format.

To find out more about Dale and her books, visit her at http://www.dalemayer.com. Or connect with her online with Twitter at www.twitter.com/dalemayer and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dalemayer.author. If you like Dale Mayer's books and are interested in joining her street team, sign up here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/40238...

Books by Dale Mayer

Psychic Vision Series
Tuesday's Child
Hide'n Go Seek
Maddy's Floor
Garden of Sorrow
Knock, Knock...
Rare Find
Eyes to the Soul - fall/winter 2014

By Death Series
Touched by Death - Part 1 - Free
Touched by Death - Part 2
Touched by Death - Full book
Haunted by Death
Chilled by Death - fall/winter 2014

Second Chances...at Love Series
Second Chances - Part 1
Second Chances - Part 2
Second Chances - Full book

Novellas
It's a Dog's Life- romantic comedy

Charmin Marvin Romantic Comedy
Broken Protocols #1
Broken Protocols #2
Broken Protocols #3

New adult/adul crossover Books
In Cassie's Corner
Gem Stone (a Gemma Stone mystery)

Design Series
Dangerous Designs
Deadly Designs
Darkest Designs

Family Blood Ties Series
Vampire in Denial
Vampire in Distress
Vampire in Design
Vampire in Deceit
Vampire in Defiance

Non-Fiction Books
Career Essentials: The Resume
Career Essentials: The Cover Letter
Career Essentials: The Interview
Career Essentials: 3 in 1

Reviews

[CarolKat · Rating 5 out of 5]

MI6 has a problem and Jonas needs Terk's group to help. The problem is manpower, Levi sends in Radar and Terk hires Riff. They will team up with Gage to recapture suspects wanted by Interpol that MI6 lost during transport to England.

Robert 'Radar' Dagliesh, has some sort of ability, Levi knows of it and that's why he knows he's a good fit with Terk, although Radar has no idea who Terk is. He starts looking into things from the French side of the tunnel while the others make their way to him.

Riff was starting on the English side of the tunnel and would be joining Gage in his car. Riff wants a favor in all this, he wants to find who killed his fiancée. He has a name he sends to Terk as well as the file he's put together. Then he concentrates on the problem at hand. There are four missing people, two MI6 agents and the two escapees. The male no info yet but the female, Savannah is known as Sammy and is a computer programmer who has been tracking a bomber.

We learn that her best friend Johnny is with her and also was the one who started this tracking. For Johnny it's personal. They were first taken from their Paris apartment.

Meanwhile Terk gets an energy signal off the British agents. He contacts Jonah and puts out what if we get them and the hackers. Jonas immediately offers more money but also demands a location which they don't have yet.

Things move quickly as they get more information from Sammy's ex. From the moment Radar and Sammie meet you can feel the attraction. Johnny notices it first and teases a bit. But we are just beginning this book and there's a lot more hurdles to get over. Plus, there's Riff's problem they're working as well.

Fast paced with plenty of twists, some laughter, some heat and lots of surprises.

[TrishAM · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fantastic start to Dale Mayer's new series "Terk's Guardians", new series but some old friends from previous series make in more interesting.
Terk had worked for the government until everything had gone pear shaped. he decided to keep most of his team, all with special abilities, some would say psychic, others woo woo, and set up a private company "Terks Guardians".
Terk had been contacted by Jonas at MI6, a bomber was on the loose, intent on bombing Paris and London, a bomber with a personal score to settle, he had to be stopped before many lives were lost.
Sammy (Savannah) and Johnny were computer experts who were tracking the bomber but they had been kidnapped.
Radar wasn't his given name, it was a name given to him as a child because his instincts were so acute, Terk realised that it was more than that but he needed Radar to face that fact that he was "gifted" in his own time.
Radar had been working for Levi and Levi had sent him to assist Terk in rescuing the computer experts, retrieving a vital USB drive and then finding and apprehending the bomber.This is Radar and Sammy's story, the battle, along with Riff, but I suspect that is another story, to find and apprehend the bomber.This story is fast paced, full of intrigue and suspense and of course a blossoming love story. Bring on the next one.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Mandy (MP Book Reviews) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Radar has what he calls his instincts and is currently roaming the world working for Levi and Bullard part-time. He is instructed to go to Paris to help a new startup and is not sure what to expect especially as Levi is cagey when describing them but insists he will fit right in. Hacker Sammy went all in to help her best friend to track down a bomber and when they get something tangible they contact the authorities to help stop him. Then her world tilts and they are kidnapped and the new team that includes Radat has to rush to find and save her and stop any future attacks. All of this leads Radar to question his instincts, Sammy's instincts and those of the rest of his team.

I enjoyed this story with the new team member who was fighting to understand what skills they had, how the future could be, and who could be in it. I did find the ending a little strange as their decisions about the future were a little too up in the air for the events that were happening. A good start to the new series and a great background to the way their setup is likely to work. Easy to read and get involved in the story and the hunt for the bomber. Contains just a little mature content at the very end.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Wendy Hodges · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's interesting that both Radar and Riff are slightly in denial about their talents. Riff is introduced as part of the team in this first book in the new spin off series for Terk, he flits in and out mostly in the background and his story is later in the series. Radar is our main focus along with Gage helping to rescue two people of interest for MI6, however nothing is smooth sailing with twists and unexpected developments. It's action packed and sometimes hard to figure out which country they are in as there is some back and forth. I found the talents of all concerned to be quite useful ones to have and certainly got used to maximum benefit for all. This is a plot that keeps readers focussed and gripped, the climax was nerve-racking for a bit and i was certainly keeping fingers crossed. Characters are easy to like and id hope we get to know a bit more about them as the series goes on. Sammy was independent and strong for most of the book and more aware of her own specialties, she also pushed Radar to think and question which I found nice. Brilliant start and look forward to a lot more books in this series.

[Meg Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Radar was a nickname given to him when he was young because of his instincts. He still feels it's just instincts when he senses things. But he may very well fit into Terk's newly formed Guardian Security which is made up of people with special gifts. Terk worked for the government with some of these people and when the government got rid of this area the people found themselves under attack. They fought back and are now a private company still setting up. This is a excellent book and first in a new series that never ceases to amaze me (it is a spin off of another series but can be read alone). Now M16 wants Guardian Security to help them again and Radar has come to help. The story is about Radar helping Sammy (Savannah) as she tracks a bomb maker while trying to stay safe. Mystery, intrigue, interesting interactions and romance as well. Couldn't ask for more entertaining reading! Looking forward to more.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Radar’s story is the beginning of a new series by Dale Mayers. It is another excellent suspense book with an original, one- of-a-kind plot. This creative plot contains non-stop action, riveting suspense, constant danger, and lots of unexpected twists and turns. All of the main characters are multi-dimensional, even the villain.

Radar works part-time for Levy. Levy instructs him to go to Paris and help Terk, who needs extra people to help with the current mission. The only information he gives Radar is, “He’d fit right in.”

Savannah, who is known as Sammy, is a professional computer programmer. She and her colleague are currently using their expertise to hunt down a bomber who has been terrorizing the people of Paris for the last few years. It is crucial that Radar, Gabe and Terk’s team discovers the bomber’s target and prevents him from killing any more people.

The opening chapter immediately grabs your attention and doesn’t let go until the last page!

[Linda Carlson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Radar & Sammy

This new series is a good one! It gets intense right from the start with kidnappings, new team members and those awesome specialized skills they all have, and finally, the sour-puss MI6 guy, Jonas!

Computer investigators, Johnny and Sammy are tracking Frenchie, a infamous bomb maker, who is determined to make as many people suffer as he can for the accidental death of his daughter by the local police, and with the help of Terk’s team members, makes this story an exciting read.

Car chases, multiple safe houses, premonitions and gut feelings. Radar, Gage and Riff are running fast to keep up with all the chaos going on as well as keeping Sammy and Johnny safe.

This is a fast-paced story with a lot of different angles. The suspense and intrigue are intense with many thrilling facets. It’s a fantastic and exciting adventure. The intellectual and awareness journey for Radar and Sammy is sweet and sexy which makes for an amazing HEA!

[Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Betrayal, denial and blinders

Terk's Guardians are in demand before they even properly exist as a company and with so many babies due soon the team needs expanding....urgently. Here we meet the first two additions to the team, Radar and Riff, it's a bumpy start with questions about the team and their abilities, denials and none acceptance. But they are quickly dragged into the investigation and on the run where abilities and skills cannot be denied....
I really like Sammy for Radar, she challenges him, makes him think and reassess, she is super smart and has skills of her own...which is what got her in this trouble to begin with! Can Radar keep them alive long enough for her to convince him his intuition is actually energy abilities and a good thing or will his radar fail him just when he needs it most?
A great first book of the spinoff, it has all of the original team as a support cast for the new recruits.

[JigsawGirl · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good start to Terk's Guardians. It can be read on its own, but there is so much information in the previous series that will make this book more enjoyable.

Although I thought the story was good, I listened to the audio book, and wished I had read the ebook. I often had a hard time with the flow of the book.

The narration was done with such a level of monotony that it was difficult for me to keep up with the story. I had to rewind to discover who was speaking or when a scene changed. That did take some of the enjoyment out of experiencing the book. Listening to this book was rough going. I will more than likely buy the ebook to read.

I can't speak to any romance in this book, because I got absolutely no romantic vibe. I thought both Radar and Sammy were interesting. I would have liked to learn more about their energy capabilities. I guess more of that will come to light in future books. I would give this audio book 3 stars.

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

New Series! Terks Guardians Book 1. If you did not read the previous series (Terkels Team)you can still read this, but you miss so much. The team is now in the UK and have purchased a castle to house all members and work from. Levi volunteers Radar to help Terks Team on their first mission as the Guardians. They rush to save Sammy (hacker extraordinaire) and her friend, as well as two MI6 Agents that were captured. Twists, turns, suspense delivered with special abilities. We also meet Riff who I think will be floating through each book here and there till he gets his own. I am excited with the new start for this team and look forward to meeting new members.....like that pediatrician. Thank you for the arc. I freely volunteer my thoughts and opinions. #Radar #Terk'sGuardians #DaleMayer #ValleyPublishingLTD #Booksprout

[Di · Rating 4 out of 5]

A new start to a series with Terk’s team expanding and naming their new venture Guardian Security. Their first assignment two new guardians are recruited to help find a kidnapped pair that M16 has “lost”. Terk gathers a team and sends them out to track the missing two, Savannah aka Sammy and her friend Johnny. The two know how to track a terrorist who is planning his next bombing and he doesn’t want to be found but knows of the duo. Radar is new to the team, and even though he has his own special abilities, he doesn’t put much stock into it until he meets Sammy and he hones his “instincts” to keep her safe….will it be enough.
A great start to a new series with old and new characters making appearances, suspense and some action. I liked these two, no drama, and a connection between them.
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy and expressed my honest opinion*

[Dita · Rating 4 out of 5]

A 3.5 stars read

I always excited with new romantic suspense series and there's no exception with this one. The first case for this new team (well it's not exactly new because it's Terkel's Team settling in and expanding) is to help track down a bomber and stop the next attack. The action, mystery and suspense are pretty solid, repetitions here and there but it's okay, I enjoyed all the twists and turns. Not a big fan of the ending though, but again still enjoyed it nonetheless.
What I love the most is Radar of course, Dale Mayer always wrote awesome alpha male and love the romance part, it's not too much but definitely can feel the sparks between Radar and Sammy.
Overall it's a great start to a new series.

[Char Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sammy comes too an looks around seeing her friend there with her.But she doesn't know where she's at or who kidnapped them.She hopes no one found the computer thumb drive she hid.When one of Terks men tells him Jonas from M16 has called multiple times. Terk realizes he forgot he turned his phone off to think for awhile as soon as he turned his phone on he saw several calls an texts from Jonas then his phone rings an Jonas says get out of the newly wed happenings he needs their help he names a price which shocks the team then he says two M16 men are missing an the two people that may have a way to find the bomber.An they weren't supposed to have them but need to find them.will terk add new members to his team?Radar was on loan from Levi an Riff had called Term with a proposal that he'd help his team on their next mission then they help him find the man who killed his fiancee.there are so many twists an turns to this story you will be riveted til the very last page.I can hardly wait to see what's next by this multi talented author.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

Radar is the first book in a new series Terk’s Guardians. After the CIA disbanded Terk’s team, they were attacked. Now that they caught the people that caused the attack, they are ready to start working in the private sector. Jonas from MI6 gives them their first case. Two prisoners being transported to London escaped and Jonas needs them found since they have information on an imminent threat. Once Radar joins Terk’s team for this mission, the action never stops. Radar wants Sammy to stay safe, but she has a different idea. She is going to do whatever it takes to help prevent the bombing. After the mission is complete Radar and Sammy can start their future together.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Radar by Dale Mayer
Terk’s Guardians Book One
Robert Dagliesh, AKA Radar, is doing a job for Terk’s team in between working for Bullard or Levi. Levi had said the group was his kind of people or something. What did that mean? Well, he was about to find out.
Savannah “Sammy” had been working with her friend Johnny for months to track a bomb maker. Johnny’s uncle had died in one of the bombs, so it was personal to her friend. So when they get kidnapped…several times…and rescued, life just goes wild.
I enjoyed the storyline and the characters. Looking forward to more in this new series.
**Mild sexual content and language
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[Paula · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading Radar it's the first story in Terk's Guardians series . It's full of action and suspense and very intriguing . Radar works free lance for Levi when he is asked to assist Terk's Guardian Gage with an assignment he agrees . When they Rescue computer programmer Sammy and her friend Johnny who were taken . They are task to protect Sammy and Johnny and stop the bomb maker Sammy and Johnny have been tracking . As Radar and Sammy work along side each other their chemistry and fast connection bring them together . If only they can survive long enough . I highly recommend taking the time to read .

[Laura R · Rating 5 out of 5]

Terkel's Guardians have received their first assignment from MI6 even though they are still setting up their compound and looking to hire more employees. There's plenty of suspense as Radar, Gage, and Riff search for two hackers who have been able to track a bomber. Of course, once Sammy and Johnny are found the action doesn't start as they still need to find the bomber.

The interesting twist in this story is that although Radar knows he has instincts, he isn't aware of the extent of his abilities. I'm really looking forward to this series and seeing what kind of special abilities the new characters and their partners will have.

[Kari Hansen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Radar’s unique skill set has him being sent to Paris where he isn’t certain what will be required of him but knows that he will be assisting Terk. He has a lot of questions both when it comes to other members of the team and the assignment, but he knows the first item on the agenda is keeping Sammy and her friend safe.

The city and the people of Paris are under attack, and they need to be stopped before more devastation occurs. Sammy and her friend have teamed together to try and uncover the truth however that means they could become the next targets.

Radar and Sammy take us on an action-packed adventure filled with surprises, intrigue and a romance that neither expected.

[Char Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an exciting paranormal psychic thriller.Terk and his team an their spouse's are working on the castle they need work but need more men .when he turns his phone on it rings and its M16 agent needing help Jonah's says get off the honeymoon an start working we need your help.He says a price that shocks Terk an his team.then says there are two M16 Agents missing along with two valuable people who may know where the bomb maker is.Terk calls Levi to see if he has anyone available an he says Radar. Terk also knows Riff will help but they have to help him find the man who killed his fiancee.there are so many twists an turns to this story you will be riveted til the very last page.I can hardly wait to see what's next by this multi talented author.

[Debra · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book and others in this new series are about Terk's new venture with new men and women to join.
Radar has been contacted by Terk to help in this mission. Two hackers have been tracking a serial bomber and now have the bomber going after them. Radar is working with MI6 to keep these two people alive long enough to capture the bomber. Sammie is the female half of the hackers and seems to get a feel for who the bomber is. John the other is after the man due to personal reasons and she is helping him. These two will have several tests before they get to the other side. Loved listening to this on audio.

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book and I absolutely loved it.

It is the first book in the Terk's Guardians series and it not necessary to read the other series about Terk's team but you do get the full background about the team. We meet Radar in this book and his radar senses, he meets up with team to help find a bomber and some hackers who are tracking him. He meets Sammy and is instantly connected with the brainy beauty. Good Story. Packed with plenty of drama, action, intrigue and emotion.

[Fleur · Rating 4 out of 5]

This first book in Terk's series did not disappoint, not only do we get a rescue mission, the puzzle as to who was behind it and how are they going to stop future attacks, but also an attraction between Radar who was already weary of the matching occurring at Levi and Ice's place and Sammy. You can't go wrong with great action, mystery and danger as well as attraction and a hint at future characters with stories of their own.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Shyla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Radar may very well fit into Terk's newly formed Guardian Security which is made up of people with special gifts. Radar was a nickname given to him when he was young because of his instincts. Radar works free lance for Levi when he is asked to assist Terk's Guardian with an assignment. When they Rescue computer programmer Sammy and her friend Johnny who were taken. Savannah, who is known as Sammy, is a professional computer programmer. This is a action packed read with so many twist and turns your bound to love it.

[Whitney K. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been provided with a copy of Radar from the author via Booksprout for an impartial review. This is the first book in the brand-new Terk’s Guardian series and it was just a great way to start off a new series. I just absolutely fell in love with this new world and new characters. I just couldn’t get enough of this world and it’s characters. I was sad to turn the last page. I can’t wait to see what happens next with this series.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A new beginning with a new team sees Radar face his special gifts. Something he has hidden his whole life now comes into play with his new team mates Gage and Riff. Watching these 2 together has him thinking of things. But working the mission, getting to know Sammy sees them working together closely which brings more questions. Having accepting the job and having Sammy at his side see him invest in his gifts and the wonderful workd of geing part of Terks team.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Each person that is a part of Terk's Guardians has some paranormal element. Levi sent Radar to help Term with special M16 assignment. Radar has strong intuitive feelings but he denies that it is a paranormal ability. Sammy is a hacker who is helping her friend track down a bomber. They must be getting close because she and her friend, Johnny, are kidnapped. It's Radars job to find and save them.

Great first book in this new series.

[Laurie · Rating 5 out of 5]

It looks like the start of another great series from Dale Mayer. This is a spinoff from Terk’s Team with his new private company of Guardians. Radar’s use of what he calls instincts make him a perfect fit for the new team. The first job is to rescue and keep safe Sammy, a hacker who is tracking a bomber. Lots of twists and turns in this story. Radar and Sammy are drawn to each other and make a great couple.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[janelle beaver · Rating 5 out of 5]

First book in this series and it's a great start. Radar is sent by Levi to help Terk's team and feels he should fit in with them. When he gets there, he meets Riff and together they are trying to find Sammy and Johnny who are hackers who have been kidnapped. Radar is in denial about his talents but as the book goes on Radar leans more about himself and about Sammy and her special talents. Lots of action, suspense, with some twists and turns. And the interaction between Sammy and Radar is great.

[Melissa Swafford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely a page turner, Radar and Sammy are drawn to each other like needles on a compass 🧭 . When Levi sends Radar to work with Terk, his instincts fail to understand why everyone thinks he's a great fit. Can he save Sammy in time for her to work with him and his 'instincts' . Must have addition to anyone's library who enjoys suspenseful, thrilling, romantic books 📚 with an HEÀ.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Catherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Terkel's group accepts their first job from Jonas who is with M-16. He wants them to find two missing hackers that are wanted for questioning. Also missing are the first two agents sent out to find them. The job is assigned to Gabe who will be assisted by Riff and Radar, two new tentative members of Terk's group. As soon as they find the two hackers, Sammy and Johnny, Radar and Sammy hit it off and sparks fly.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.