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The Quiet Professionals series | Raptor 6
His team. His mission. A mission that comes at the highest cost!
Captain Dean Watters keeps his mission and his team in the forefront of his laser-like focus. So when Dean’s mission and team are threatened, his Special Forces training kicks into high gear. Failing to stop hackers from stealing national security secrets from the military’s secure computers and networks isn’t an option.
Zahrah Zarrick is a missionary teacher to Afghan children in Mazar-e Sharif. And a target. When Zahrah is captured because of her expertise in quantum cryptology, compromising the U.S. military, Dean is forced to crack the lockbox around his heart—a move that might come at the highest cost.
ABOUT RONIE KENDIG}
Ronie Kendig is an award-winning, bestselling author who grew up an Army brat. She married a veteran, and together their lives are never dull with four children and two dogs–a a Maltese Menace and a retired military working dog, Vvolt N629. Ronie’s degree in psychology has helped her pen novels of intense, raw characters. Since launching onto the publishing scene in 2010, Ronie and her books have hit bestseller lists and garnered awards and critical acclaim.
Find out more about Ronie at http://roniekendig.com.
Dynamic Uno Here: Raptor 6 grabs you from the first page and keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
I thought that once I had read The Discarded Heroes series by Ms. Kendig, that nothing would be able to top it. Boy was I WRONG! (Thank goodness!) Action around every turned page, and the reality of the men and women that are currently deployed facing the risks and challenges that were throughout this story gave me a whole new appreciation for those wearing a uniform.
Having to constantly be on guard and ten steps ahead of your opponent actually caused me a little bit of anxiety as I felt the helplessness and hopelessness of the characters. I admired the strong faith of Zahrah despite the turmoil and abuse she lived through. I don't think I would have handled the situation quite as calm and clear-minded as she did. In fact, I can almost guarantee that I would have just given up and given in to my captors.
Reading the struggles Dean faced on a previous mission and then having to volunteer to face them again showed me true courage and honor. I think I would have told my boss to "stick it" if he requested that I face the same challenges as before, and that there was a chance that I might not come back alive. (I guess that's why I'm not in uniform. Thankfully, there are many others who would.)
I enjoyed reading about the missionary work that Zahrah did while in Afghanistan--teaching the young girls to read and speak English. I definitely take for granted that I am allowed to have an education in this country--especially when so many others do not allow women or young girls to have one. I thought she was very noble to stick with her students, even after the threats and destruction of their school, but as a fellow teacher, I completely understand her stance.
I was frustrated when I read about the "mole." I didn't realize at first what the situation was, but later, the mole's antics made sense. I have some ideas on who it may be, but if I've learned anything from reading Raptor 6, is that what is expected is not what is going to happen.
If you enjoy action and suspense, with a hint of romance, then this is the book for you! (Guys, don't let the romance stint cause you to balk at the story--there's not much included since propriety must be followed in Afghanistan, but knowing the thoughts of the characters definitely helps.)
I say, go get the book and read it already! I want to discuss it with someone!!!
Let me know what you think and Happy Reading!!
I thought that once I had read The Discarded Heroes series by Ms. Kendig, that nothing would be able to top it. Boy was I WRONG! (Thank goodness!) Action around every turned page, and the reality of the men and women that are currently deployed facing the risks and challenges that were throughout this story gave me a whole new appreciation for those wearing a uniform.
Having to constantly be on guard and ten steps ahead of your opponent actually caused me a little bit of anxiety as I felt the helplessness and hopelessness of the characters. I admired the strong faith of Zahrah despite the turmoil and abuse she lived through. I don't think I would have handled the situation quite as calm and clear-minded as she did. In fact, I can almost guarantee that I would have just given up and given in to my captors.
Reading the struggles Dean faced on a previous mission and then having to volunteer to face them again showed me true courage and honor. I think I would have told my boss to "stick it" if he requested that I face the same challenges as before, and that there was a chance that I might not come back alive. (I guess that's why I'm not in uniform. Thankfully, there are many others who would.)
I enjoyed reading about the missionary work that Zahrah did while in Afghanistan--teaching the young girls to read and speak English. I definitely take for granted that I am allowed to have an education in this country--especially when so many others do not allow women or young girls to have one. I thought she was very noble to stick with her students, even after the threats and destruction of their school, but as a fellow teacher, I completely understand her stance.
I was frustrated when I read about the "mole." I didn't realize at first what the situation was, but later, the mole's antics made sense. I have some ideas on who it may be, but if I've learned anything from reading Raptor 6, is that what is expected is not what is going to happen.
If you enjoy action and suspense, with a hint of romance, then this is the book for you! (Guys, don't let the romance stint cause you to balk at the story--there's not much included since propriety must be followed in Afghanistan, but knowing the thoughts of the characters definitely helps.)
I say, go get the book and read it already! I want to discuss it with someone!!!
Let me know what you think and Happy Reading!!
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