Kay M. (maydayzee) reviewed Talon: Combat Tracking Team (Breed Apart, Bk 2) on + 749 more book reviews
Talon: Combat Tracking Team is a really exciting book, the second one in A Breed Apart trilogy. I am glad the books are connected and the main cast of characters are in all the books. I think this feature adds depth and layers to the series and draws the reader more deeply into each subsequent book.
The plot is intriguing and pulls the story along at a very fast pace. The characters generally fit their parts and I especially like the hero and heroine, Dane and Aspen. I enjoyed the slight romantic thread. I think it adds great tension to the story and is very realistic. The backstory woven into the novel takes it to a much higher plane than the average suspense novel, and gives Talon strength and complexity.
I had a slight bit of difficulty following the action and dialogue in a couple of places, but overall it is a top-notch read. If you like military, spy novels or novels that include dogs as main characters, I think you will enjoy this book.
The plot is intriguing and pulls the story along at a very fast pace. The characters generally fit their parts and I especially like the hero and heroine, Dane and Aspen. I enjoyed the slight romantic thread. I think it adds great tension to the story and is very realistic. The backstory woven into the novel takes it to a much higher plane than the average suspense novel, and gives Talon strength and complexity.
I had a slight bit of difficulty following the action and dialogue in a couple of places, but overall it is a top-notch read. If you like military, spy novels or novels that include dogs as main characters, I think you will enjoy this book.
Wow, another great action book with a dog that's SURE to steal your heart!! My favorite character in this story was Aspen, Talon's new handler since her brother, Austin, went missing in action/presumed dead.
Cardinal is an impressive character, but I didn't like him in the beginning of the story at how easily he "plays" Aspen. It's obvious he's full of secrets and emotionally scarred. To get her to come on this mission he first tests her making sure she's ready to face uncertainty. Reminded me of the scene in Pirates of the Caribbean where Captain Sparrow questions Will about what he's willing to risk to save Elizabeth. Cardinal gets shot and wounded multiple times in the story, but the man WILL NOT SLOW DOWN.
My favorite parts of the story were with the team including Timbrel, Watterboy, and Candyman. The banter between them and trying to figure out Talon's signals were nonstop and kept me turning pages. Also loved how Timbrel wants to protect Aspen from Cardinal.
I didn't feel as connected to Talon as I did with Trinity because Talon is still recovering from PTSD. I really felt protective with this awesome dog until the end when she saves Aspen's life, showing what she's really made of.
I also thought how great it was Aspen wanted to come to her brother's rescue, but there was a twist in the story I never saw coming.
Even though I enjoyed the writing tremendously, this wasn't my favorite book by Kendig. I wasn't as attached to the characters as I normally would like to be. The way this one ends was beautifully done and makes a great opening for the last book, Beowulf!
Cardinal is an impressive character, but I didn't like him in the beginning of the story at how easily he "plays" Aspen. It's obvious he's full of secrets and emotionally scarred. To get her to come on this mission he first tests her making sure she's ready to face uncertainty. Reminded me of the scene in Pirates of the Caribbean where Captain Sparrow questions Will about what he's willing to risk to save Elizabeth. Cardinal gets shot and wounded multiple times in the story, but the man WILL NOT SLOW DOWN.
My favorite parts of the story were with the team including Timbrel, Watterboy, and Candyman. The banter between them and trying to figure out Talon's signals were nonstop and kept me turning pages. Also loved how Timbrel wants to protect Aspen from Cardinal.
I didn't feel as connected to Talon as I did with Trinity because Talon is still recovering from PTSD. I really felt protective with this awesome dog until the end when she saves Aspen's life, showing what she's really made of.
I also thought how great it was Aspen wanted to come to her brother's rescue, but there was a twist in the story I never saw coming.
Even though I enjoyed the writing tremendously, this wasn't my favorite book by Kendig. I wasn't as attached to the characters as I normally would like to be. The way this one ends was beautifully done and makes a great opening for the last book, Beowulf!
Bonnie A. (ladycholla) -
I enjoyed this book very much as always when about our great dog heros. I would really like for the author to stay with one name for people instead of changing from first name to last name and then on to special ops names. For someone my age (75) that can get complicated and time out for looking back to make sure we are on the same page. Especially all of the military men who are in charge. But all in all that's my only complaint, great story and plenty of hard work went into it. Looking forward to number 3, so I can see how Timbrel, Candyman and Beowulf get along. Talon was a great dog and came through with flying colors after more stress that he should have had to go through. Enjoy!!!
Aspen Courtland wants to find out what really happened to her twin brother, Austin. The only thing she has left of him is his traumatized combat tracking dog, Talon. Although Aspen is Talons new handler, he would still remember Austins scent and may be able to find him if he is alive. Enter Dane Markoski. He also wants to find Austin and is asked to work with Aspen. The connection is immediate but Dane wants nothing to with it. Aspen has no idea who he really is but he knows that when she finds out shell run the other way. Aspen knows there is more to Dane than meets the eye but she cant deny how he makes her feel. Danger lurks at every turn on this mission. Success or failure depends a lot on Talon. Will he find the courage to use his tracking ability one more time in a hostile area?
Get ready for an action packed, roller coaster ride! Talon, the second book in the A Breed Apart Series offers up the rapid fire fiction this authors famous for. Having read Trinity I was looking forward to Talon and I have to say that though I really liked both stories, Talon is my favorite so far. I loved getting to know Aspen and Dane. Aspen has lots of grit yet also has a tender heart. Shes just someone you want to get to know. Dane is a complex tortured hero who definitely stole my heart. The romantic tension was great! I liked the reminder that in Christ we are a new creation. That doesnt mean we dont struggle with our past but we have a God who allows us a new beginning. I loved seeing the team together again. I must say I thoroughly enjoyed the banter between Timbrel and Candyman and cant wait to see what happens with them in Beowulf. Hoorah!!! Talon comes highly recommended by this reader or any of Ronie Kendigs book for that matter!!
*This complimentary copy was provided by Barbour through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Barbour Books (May 5, 2013)
ISBN-10: 1616266015
ISBN-13: 978-1616266011
For more information about this book or the authors other books I recommend you visit her website at http://roniekendig.com/
Get ready for an action packed, roller coaster ride! Talon, the second book in the A Breed Apart Series offers up the rapid fire fiction this authors famous for. Having read Trinity I was looking forward to Talon and I have to say that though I really liked both stories, Talon is my favorite so far. I loved getting to know Aspen and Dane. Aspen has lots of grit yet also has a tender heart. Shes just someone you want to get to know. Dane is a complex tortured hero who definitely stole my heart. The romantic tension was great! I liked the reminder that in Christ we are a new creation. That doesnt mean we dont struggle with our past but we have a God who allows us a new beginning. I loved seeing the team together again. I must say I thoroughly enjoyed the banter between Timbrel and Candyman and cant wait to see what happens with them in Beowulf. Hoorah!!! Talon comes highly recommended by this reader or any of Ronie Kendigs book for that matter!!
*This complimentary copy was provided by Barbour through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Barbour Books (May 5, 2013)
ISBN-10: 1616266015
ISBN-13: 978-1616266011
For more information about this book or the authors other books I recommend you visit her website at http://roniekendig.com/
