Cameron Curtis

Hard Contact by Cameron Curtis
A Breed Thriller #8

I missed book seven in the series but felt right at home following Breed on his next thrilling adventure.

What I liked:
* The gritty compelling introduction to the story and how Breed took care of business
* Breed: intriguing, strong, lethal, intelligent, ex-military, sniper, excellent and varied skills, independent contractor, battle-scarred, survivor, attractive to women, someone I would like to have as a friend and definitely would want in my corner if in trouble
* Anya Stein: CIA Director of Special Situations, intelligent, strategic thinker, capable, hard worker, dedicated, intriguing, not infallible, and seeing a different side of her in this story
* Hecate Kyrios: Greek, daughter of wealthy businessman, strong, resilient, will probably take over her father’s business, might have been a ship passing in the night or could show up again in a future book in the series
* The plot, pacing, setting, and writing
* That I felt I was there with Breed and a part of the story – and yet was really glad that I was NOT there – can’t imagine the training that he must have gone through to do all that he can in these books
* The twists, turns, and surprises that kept occurring
* Following the story and finding out who the bad guys were and what they were up to
* Wondering what Breed does when he is NOT working for the Stein and the CIA
* Thinking about what type of situation Breed will find himself in next
* All of it really, except…

What I didn’t like:
* Who and what I was meant not to like
* Having to wait for the next book in the series

Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more in this series? Definitely

Thank you to NetGalley, Inkubator Books, and the author for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars… (más)

White Spider by Cameron Curtis
A Breed Thriller #6

Intense, action-packed, thrilling addition to this excellent series ~ Couldn’t put it down!

What I liked:
* Breed: intriguing, lethal, intelligent, ex-military, sniper, independent contractor, battle-scarred, survivor, attractive to women, someone I would like to have as a friend
* Stein: CIA Director of Special Situations, intelligent, strategic thinker, capable, hard worker, dedicated, intriguing, not infallible
* The plot, pacing, setting, and writing - impeccable
* That I felt I was there with Breed and a part of the story – and yet really glad that I was NOT there in the cold and facing what he did
* The twists, turns, and surprises that kept occurring
* Finding out what was REALLY going on as Breed figured who the bad guys were and what their motivation was
* Wondering what Breed does when he is NOT working for the Stein and the CIA
* That it ties in, somewhat, to the current news of the submersible that was lost while taking passengers to see the Titanic
* All of it really, except…

What I didn’t like:
* Who and what I was meant not to like
* Having to wait for the next book in the series

Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more in this series? Definitely

Thank you to NetGalley, Inkubator Books, and the author for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars… (más)

thriller, series, action-adventure, assassins, japan, international-crime-and-mystery, intrigue, suspense, knife-crimes, riveting, unputdownable, real-horror, danger

It opens with August 2021 at the Kandahar airport complete with real horror.
Scene changes to California, a missing atomic scientist, an unknown with a knife, a wild chase, and more. This is one wild ride with lots of mayhem and danger. Wonderful and timely.
I requested and received a free e-book copy from Inkubator Books via NetGalley. Thank you!… (más)

Broken Arrow by Cameron Curtis
A Breed Thriller #3

Action-packed, politically savvy, thrill ride from beginning to end – I could not put this book down.

What I liked
* Breed: ex-elite military, sniper, martial arts trained, independent contractor, lethal, intriguing, would like to know more about him and hope that I learn more as the series progresses
* Stein: CIA Director of Special Situations, intelligent, strategic thinker, capable, capable, not sure what her part will be as the series progresses
* Takigawa siblings: Ken who worked with Breed and is now married with a family and a business, Rin who lives and works in Japan and is the sister, Niko who is oldest and became Yakuza to be able to support his family – a lot to consider within this family’s dynamics
* Knowledge gained: broken arrow definition and some relevant history, Japanese cultural information related to the Yakuza, Article 9, and thinking – also had to look up overnight sleeper trains in Japan to see how they compare to the one I was on in Scotland
* The feeling of being there as the story unfolded – can definitely see this book as a movie
* The action sequences – all seemed so real, breathtaking, and death defying
* Wondering what makes people align themselves with certain ideologies and be willing to do anything to achieve their goals
* The way, once again, the opening and closing chapter seamlessly come together making the story resonate
* Thinking about the “what-ifs” this story stirred up
* Knowing that there will be another book to look forward to and wondering where Breed will be next and what mission he will be on

What I didn’t like:
* Who and what I was meant not to like
* Knowing that there are people willing to do some of the evil me

Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more in this series? Yes

Thank you to NetGalley, Inkubator Books and the author for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars… (más)