War Hawk audiobook

I first read about Tucker Wayne in the short story TRACKER and I instantly liked both Tucker and Kane. WAR HAWK is the second book in the Tucker Wayne series, but I yet to read THE KILL SWITCH, which is the first book in the series. However, it didn't bother me much when I started this book. James Rollins starts off the book in such a way that you quickly get a grip on the characters without feeling lost and I was hooked right from the start with an interesting scene from WW2 that has special meaning to the storyline.READ THE REST OF THE REVIEW OVER AT FRESH FICTION!

It's the second exciting Tucker and Kane adventure combined by two global conspiracy masters: James Rollins and Grant Blackwood. Tucker, Kane and their friends must solve the mystery that can change the world. Another fabulous story about Tucker, Kane, their fascinating bond, breaking the law, global conspiracy, the cyber war, secrets, terror, suspense, risk and a madman determined to control the world. Everything I love and expect from James Rollins. James Rollins is the best to offer a fast paced action thriller with historical facts and a shinning star. This book has it all. The action sometimes was so tense that I feared for Kane’s life. Kane

3.5 Stars. There is good and there’s bad in War Hawk, the second entry in Rollins “Tucker Wayne" series. The good is, of course, more Tucker and Kane. The bad is (for me) that there’s too much ‘Sigma Force’ type action. I had hoped this series would concentrate more on Tucker and Kane. In the first book and the prequel short, they read more like Jack Reacher with a war dog companion; travelling around the world getting in the middle of trouble. This story, however, quickly headed into full on out-there Sigma Force. I had hoped for a little more from the new series.There was a heck of a lot going on here. Basically, it had to do with a rich and powerful man wanting to get more rich and powerful by setting war drones off on enemies and countries he wanted to destabilize for takeover. Tucker and Kane came into play after an old girlfriend asked him to look into the mysterious deaths of the people who had been working with her on programming the drones. The story does make you think, however, about how powerful drones really are or can be; what they can be programmed to do. Here, the drones could not only spy, they could retrieve information, attack, and learn new strategy while they are in the air to avoid detection and destruction. In short, a form of Artificial Intelligence. Ridiculously outlandish, or something that could really be done? I don’t know, but it certainly gave me pause while reading at all the possibilities.The story went over my head fairly quickly with all the techno-babble. I’m just a lowly high school math teacher. I learned to go with the flow, though, as a lot of it didn’t really matter. It was just who they were, and what they were doing to try to stop the drones. That was enough to know. There were Kane scenes in this book, but not nearly as many as in previous stories. By the end, he and Tucker both were afterthoughts in the story. As Tucker himself thought out loud at one point – they were just glorified bodyguards for the geeks doing the real work of getting into the drones programming to try to stop them. He was there for the action scenes.This is certainly an exciting story, and if you are looking for Sigma Force type action, it’s in there. If you are looking for a story truly about the adventures of Tucker and Kane (as I was), not so much. If I wanted to read Sigma Force, I’d pick one of those books up, you know? I was looking for something new and different about the former Army Ranger and his faithful war dog companion; and didn’t really get that. Although an enjoyable read, it was just more of the same Sigma Force...

War Hawk by James Rollins & Grant Blackwood deals with a lot of issues that get me so involved in the story, at times I forget it is fiction. This bone chilling, action packed suspense novel had my blood boiling, my head feeling like it would explode and my emotions running AMOK.Tucker is on the run from his past, she is on the run from the present and Kane is along for the ride. Tucker has an ability to, not only read his dog, but people too. With his skills, knowledge and network of people, he embarks on his journey to help Jane.I love when there’s a critter in the story, and Tucker’s faithful companion, Kane, is very special indeed. Their ability to act as one is remarkable and real.Tucker is a bit damaged from his time in Afghanistan…he suffers from PTSD and he struggles to come to terms with his past.I agree that pizza and beer is always a motivation to live.Kane is like the energizer bunny…he takes a lickin’ and keeps on tickin’. I could picture him, crawling, belly scraping on the ground, head low, paw by paw…scouting. On the verge of death…more than once…James Rollins and Grant Blackwood kept my heart in my throat, not only for Kane and Tucker, but for the entire team that is willing to sacrifice their life for US.Karl Webster is a fabulous villain who won’t go down.“Perception is everything.”Warfare is changing and the front line is technological. Electronic warfare, cyber attacks, psychological operations…The age of technology has reached epic proportions in its ability to shape our future. Too many people believe everything they see on hear on TV, radio, and online, regardless of the misdirection and distraction tactics used by those who wish to hide the truth.Could this really happen? Has it already? As I read, all my fears are confirmed. I can’t help but believe there is no way or will be no way to prevent others from stealing information, affecting our presidential election and possibly causing an economic collapse. If I think about it too long, I am left with a feeling of helplessness, seeing no way to protect ourselves. So we must be vigilant and keep on fighting the good fight, with help from those like Tucker and Kane.Hand to paw, Tucker and Kane face death with a determination to stop THEM. Makes me so angry, the sacrifices they have made and someone, for their own greedy purposes, wants them dead.This unpudownable, terrifying, realistic thriller pits the warriors against those who wish to rule, and I will be with them til the end!I voluntarily reviewed War Hawk by James Rollins and Grant Blackwood.

Once started on the book I stayed up into the wee hours of the morning to finish. Tucker Wayne is a former Special Forces dog handler with PTSD and traveling the country. A friend locates him and states that she feels that the lives of her and her son are in danger as everyone who worked with her on a secret project is dead or missing. Tucker and his dog are led into a world of corporate terror and artificial intelligence research.

What can I say about this book...heartpoundinghumorous, at timesenergeticracing to the finishJames has seriously done it again...and if Kane wasn't the whole purpose of the books, I would really need him to stop putting him in such perilous predicaments cause seriously my heart was about to pop out of my chest!!!!This is the second installment in the Tucker Wayne series, which is a spinoff of the Sigma Force series. If you love Sigma Force then you'll love this series too.

A man andhis dogThis is a fascinating book about the many ways drones and other technology are changing modern war. And through out the story runs the tale of an amazing dog. I was intrigued by the story and almost didn't want. It to end.

The second novel featuring ex-Army Ranger and tracker Tucker Wayne, and his extraordinary military working dog, Kane, was another thrilling adventure with some really cool characters. Set in the world of James Rollins' Sigma Force series, it was nice to see a couple of cameos from characters in those books interacting with the characters of this one and the final chapter indicates their working relationship may become a bit closer in the future.I enjoyed the premise of this one, that of smart drones with an AI capable of learning on their own, and all of the horrible possibilities that entails if that technology were controlled by the bad guys. I also liked the historical ties back to Alan Turing and the Enigma code resolution, one of my favorite events in history, which served as the forerunner of the AI tech.I hope this series continues; I'll have them on my TBR list as soon as they come out.

This was a thoroughly enjoyable read. It was fast paced and filled with action. It contained a lot of interesting concepts about AI and its deployment in drones designed to fight on the battlefield. It also explored the concept of the bond between a man and his dog that transcends that which you might think. The plot built around these concepts makes it interesting as well. Highly recommended.

These are fast paced novels that explore PTSD, potential cyber wars with drones being the assassins by privatized companies - quite scary and maybe all to real? I love the military dog parts they rock! James Rollins adds to his thriller crown!

I could read James Rollins thrillers all day, everyday! Loved War Hawk. The relationship between Tucker and his best friend Belgian shepherd Kane is so appealingly portrayed. Overall, a hugely satisfying adventure thriller. 4.5 stars

This is the second book I’ve read in the series about Tucker and his dog, Kane. I’ve read other books with the main character of the story has a dog that is his partner but they failed to capture the bond a man can have with his dog. James Rollins and GrantBlackwood succeed where others have failed. The level of bond between a man and his dog captured by these two authors touches me deeply. As with Kill Switch, the plot is excellent and kept me engaged.