As a bodyguard, Atticus Kodiak knows danger is part of the job. But he still can't shake his guilt over his best friend's death in their last assig...
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Aug 01, 2009
Caroline
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I can't help wondering if Greg Rucka realized what he was getting himself into with the Atticus Kodiak series. The idea of a protagonist who's a professional bodyguard -- as a opposed to a PI or a cop or an ME or any of the other zillion professions that have been thoroughly *done* in crime fiction -- is certainly intriguing. But the rub is that, in order to have the kind of exciting, action-packed, and uberviolent story that the genre demands, the bodyguard has to fail at his job, again and a
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Nov 03, 2011
Zachary
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I often hear this described as a detective series, which is completely inaccurate. Atticus Kodiak is, at least for the first few books, a professional bodyguard, not a detective. While the book does share some aspects with the crime genre, it is primarily concerned with the world of close protection and bodyguarding - something that I found both unique and fascinating. Rucka's lead character is largely appealing and sympathetic, if something of a blank slate. While the plot moves quickly and is
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Aug 13, 2010
Jordan
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Salvation through guns and violence. Good guys and bad guys. International intrigue, mercenaries, and big money. I prefer a smaller scale kind of story, ordinary people thrown into ordinary dangers and dilemmas. All the relationship stuff that filled in the long stretches between action scenes kept me reading but didn't suck me in, enthrall me. Overall, it was alright, kept me reading, but it'll be awhile before I pull Smoker off my shelf.
Apr 01, 2011
Daryl
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I know Greg Rucka from his work on comics, mostly his spy series Queen & Country, his DC work, the pseudo-spy Checkmate, and a run on Batman in Detective. Finder is the second novel to feature professional bodyguard Atticus Kodiak (is that a great character name or what?). I liked it as much as the first novel. I won’t say much about the plot, but Rucka’s writing style carries the book along at a breakneck pace, even in the “slower” moments. This was a really quick read for me, and one I really
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Mar 10, 2010
Mary
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Another winner by Rucka. Bodyguard Atticus Kodiak see the teenage daughter of Colonel Wyatt, one of his former protection cases while in the service, in a bondage club in NYC. Kodiak removes the girl from the club only to be attacked by a SAS agent. Lot's of questions, why is the SAS involved, where is the ex-wife of Wyatt and who does the girl need protection from? Lots of twists and turns.
Sep 26, 2010
Rae
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The second in the Atticus Kodiak series, this book is as amazing as the first. The ending, much like the last one, isn't your traditional happy ending yet it is not as deeply hard-hitting as the first but still is emotional and tugs at the heart strings.
Oct 27, 2011
Peter
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this book is a mystery. this book is like the previous book by this author a good read and good characters as well as a good plot. i recommend if you like this kind of book
Jun 03, 2010
Drew
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Not quite as good as Barry Eisler's but still a very good read! Good action scenes, but again, not as detailed as Eisler. Excellent character development.
Mar 23, 2009
Tamra
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I love Greg Rucka's writing, and Finder is no exception. That being said, this is pretty bleak stuff - and I say that as somebody who has a very, very high tolerance for bleak.
Mar 29, 2011
Eric
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Great first novel. Enjoyed learning who Atticus is and why he does what he does. Exciting and thrilling adventure.
Aug 10, 2011
Joey
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The second Atticus Kodiak book... what more can I say? These books are fantastic and addictive.
Oct 28, 2009
Danny
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Kodiak #2. In Finder, Atticus protects the daughter of a retired army General named Erika Wyatt (A general Atticus protected during his time in the Army). Finder picks up right after Keeper with Atticus and friends still dealing with the dramatic events at the end of Keeper. Finder provides suspense and cinematic action sequences, a page turner from beginning to end.
Sep 24, 2007
Pam
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TITLE/AUTHOR: FINDER by Greg Rucka
RATING: 3/C
GENRE/PUB DATE/# OF PGS: Suspense, 1997, 352 pgs
TIME/PLACE: 1990's NYC
CHARACTERS: Atticus Kodiak/bodyguard
COMMENTS: #2 in Atticus Kodiak series. Characters did not
engage me. Heavy handed on the fighting/action scenes. Atticus is hired to protect the teenaged daughter of an Army Colonel he used to work for.
RATING: 3/C
GENRE/PUB DATE/# OF PGS: Suspense, 1997, 352 pgs
TIME/PLACE: 1990's NYC
CHARACTERS: Atticus Kodiak/bodyguard
COMMENTS: #2 in Atticus Kodiak series. Characters did not
engage me. Heavy handed on the fighting/action scenes. Atticus is hired to protect the teenaged daughter of an Army Colonel he used to work for.
Nov 18, 2007
David
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A decent thriller book in the vein of Tom Clancy by a good writer, Greg Rucka. Also the author of great comics, 52, Gotham Central, Checkmate, Whiteout. I think I like his comics more than his prose.
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