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232nd out of 525 books
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All Necessary Force (Pike Logan #2)
by
Brad Taylor (Goodreads Author)
A terrorist hit is coming. CIA, FBI, and Department of Defense systems have spiked, but traditional intel is going nowhere. It falls to the Taskforce--a top secret team that exists outside the bounds of U.S. law and is charged with finding and destroying asymmetric threats--to stop the unknown conspirators...
A shadowy trail leads the Taskforce to Egypt--where an attack le...more
A shadowy trail leads the Taskforce to Egypt--where an attack le...more
ebook, 400 pages
Published
January 17th 2012
by Signet Book
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This was a really great read, I have read the previous Brad Taylor Novel one rough man, and while it was a good read, sparing in its writing, not over doing the action scenes or the chases, (they are kept tight and as such more realistic. ) it wasn't as good as this title. Pike Logan is a character that i can really see on the big screen (but then again Hollywood would spoil it by making the action OTT).
Unlike so many books in this type of genre you can actually see this happening, and th...more
This was a really great read, I have read the previous Brad Taylor Novel one rough man, and while it was a good read, sparing in its writing, not over doing the action scenes or the chases, (they are kept tight and as such more realistic. ) it wasn't as good as this title. Pike Logan is a character that i can really see on the big screen (but then again Hollywood would spoil it by making the action OTT).
Unlike so many books in this type of genre you can actually see this happening, and th...more
This was my first book by Brad Taylor. I should have read "One Rough Man" first but I just happened to meet him at a book signing which is why I purchased "All Necessary Force" and I am so glad I did.
Brad Taylor has a background in Spec Warfare and you can clearly see it in his writing. This guy has real world experience, but he was able to take that and make a fantastic fiction that seemed all too real.
Pike is main character and he is THE MAN. He is the elite of the elite but its the fact tha...more
Brad Taylor has a background in Spec Warfare and you can clearly see it in his writing. This guy has real world experience, but he was able to take that and make a fantastic fiction that seemed all too real.
Pike is main character and he is THE MAN. He is the elite of the elite but its the fact tha...more
The book All Necessary Force is about CIA, and FBI agents form a task force to elimate muslim extremests in the middle east and around the world. Pike the main character brings in a female (Jennifer) operater the first in the history, turns out he wanted her to be their because he has feelings for her and apprciates her talents as a operater in the task force. The task force operates out side the U.S. law and way of operating they opearate on their own rules and do what they wish to keep the Ame...more
3 1/2 stars Rating.
At end of "One Rough Man," Pike Logan donned Indiana Jones boots and went looking for a temple with his now partner Jennifer Cahill. It's been a year and Pike and Jennifer now have their own company working as archaeologists ...Not. Its mainly used as a front or to camouflage the Taskforce when they on a mission.
Like in first story Pike is main protagonist, narrated in the first person and the other characters told in the third person.This story to me was way better then the f...more
At end of "One Rough Man," Pike Logan donned Indiana Jones boots and went looking for a temple with his now partner Jennifer Cahill. It's been a year and Pike and Jennifer now have their own company working as archaeologists ...Not. Its mainly used as a front or to camouflage the Taskforce when they on a mission.
Like in first story Pike is main protagonist, narrated in the first person and the other characters told in the third person.This story to me was way better then the f...more
Excellent!!! I really enjoyed the first Pike Logan book "One Rough Man", but this one was even better. I think the fact that Brad Taylor is ex-military gives more realism to the story and the action. I love Pike Logan as a character. He's a bit of an a-hole at times, but that is just a part of who he is. It helps him to get the job done. Jennifer was a bit annoying at first in that she wanted to be part of the team but then got cagey when things got tough. I can see that she's getting past it an...more
Jan 24, 2012
Steven Hildreth Jr.
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
action-adventure-challenge
Brad Taylor is a man who has walked the walk, and it shows in spades. All Necessary Force takes us on a roller coaster of a thriller, following Pike Logan and his partner and lover, Jennifer Cahill, as they chase a terrorist across the globe to prevent a major attack. Weapons, lingo, tactics--you name it, it's spot-on.
What's more, Taylor takes the time to develop the characters, to breathe life into them. Logan AND Jennifer are dynamic characters, expertly written. Seeing their evolution through...more
What's more, Taylor takes the time to develop the characters, to breathe life into them. Logan AND Jennifer are dynamic characters, expertly written. Seeing their evolution through...more
Brad Taylor brings Pike Logan back in “All Necessary Force”. This time teamed with the gal from a former novel. Interesting…
Taylor makes the concept of a female operator work – actually much better than the Brad Thor novels. (And why not? As I write this, they are probably saving our lives in the real world.) Pike’s is not a romantic relationship but one which deals with the emotions – and sanity – faced by people who make life and death decisions.
The detail provided by the author make the acti...more
Taylor makes the concept of a female operator work – actually much better than the Brad Thor novels. (And why not? As I write this, they are probably saving our lives in the real world.) Pike’s is not a romantic relationship but one which deals with the emotions – and sanity – faced by people who make life and death decisions.
The detail provided by the author make the acti...more
The book was okay. There was lots of action, bad guys killed, terrorist threats thwarted, and the usual political playing with covert agents' lives to keep the president's terrorist agenda clean. The reason for three stars instead of the four stars I gave the author's debut volume with Pike Logan, a killing machine, is Logan's emotional outbursts that appear about every other chapter: "Let me get them, let me get them, no one else can!" seemed to be petulance rather than believable. I wouln't wa...more
Until about half way through the book, I was questioning whether or not I should continue with this series. I really liked "One Rought Man", but was starting to questions if this was really "One Rough Author"? The booked finally grabbed me and closed out strong, so I'll continue with the series and see where it goes. In particualar, the author leaves us with some personal intrigue that does remind me of Vince Flynns side stories, and makes me want to follow the characters and see where they go f...more
All Necessary Force is about an up coming terrorist attack. When Pike Logen and his team of the task force is sent in. They soon find out what's to come. All over the world Egypt, phillippines, U.S., e.t.c. CIA and FBI must work together to decipher what this "new enemy" has in mind, locate and track them down. Pike logen the main character is a hardcore soldier who knows what he's doing, and won't let anything cross his path for our nations sake (U.S). I would recommend this book to all militar...more
May 30, 2012
Matthew
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
fiction,
spy-thriller
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I have to confess, that late one late night, I thought I was downloading a Brad Thor book to my kindle. And it read like a Thor book. So glad I accidentally found what turned out to be my new favorite author Brad Taylor and his second book "All Necessary Force".
Brad is an Ex Navy Delta Force Seal who spent 21 years in the military; much of it was in special ops. He retired in 2010 and started writing international special ops thrillers.
If you like Brad Thor and Vince Flynn, you will love Brad T...more
Brad is an Ex Navy Delta Force Seal who spent 21 years in the military; much of it was in special ops. He retired in 2010 and started writing international special ops thrillers.
If you like Brad Thor and Vince Flynn, you will love Brad T...more
I liked this book more than I thought I would. Very Vince Flynnish. Able to show the dark side of being on the tip of the spear without losing sight that these are the good guys. Very touching scenes of vietnam vets based on reality. It's great that he's giving those vets their props. Most of us have no idea what great men they were. I might not read a whole book about vietnam, although Marcinko's book about forming SEAL team 6 was an exception, by blending it into a current book, their stories...more
I loved this book! A great follow up to the first Pike thriller. After reading a few 2 and 3 star books in a row, I can truly appreciate the work put into this novel. I sure hope the Task Force and Pike Logan are kept alive and many more books in the series are written. As an author myself I can see the work that was put into this one, outstanding job. If your a fan of the genre I say buy this book today, you can't go wrong. As with all of my reviews I am not going to cut and paste what the book...more
It was okay, but that was about it. I couldn't get involved with the story or interested in the characters. I didn't particularly like the Pike Logan character; hell, his team wasn't even comfortable with him. The operation and status of the team itself wasn't very clear to me either. And the love interest with the female team member seemed like an afterthought. Twas all very chaotic to me. I doubt if I'll listen to any more of Taylor's books.
Pulling I am sure, from his vast experience in the special forces, Brad Taylor crafts another gritty, realistic, action packed, and thoroughly enjoyable action thriller. One of the most interesting things to me about the book is how much he dives into the psychological toll and ramifications doing the work that is necessary takes on people. Which again, is not the kind of thing you normally see in this genre. Fantastic book, and I highly recommend it but you should read the first book in the ser...more
I really liked this second offering from Brad Taylor. It really helped establish the humanity and internal conflict of the major protagonists without detracting from the riveting story at all. Also, as with the first Pike Logan novel, the plot is fairly realistic and doesn't take too many creative liberties in its resolution. Overall, highly enjoyable.
Plot was reasonably good, action sequences excellent.
Character development was not very good - not sure either the protagonist or the love interest were that believable.
Some of the philosophical discussions of anti-terrorism ethics were interesting - not typical of this genre.
I was hoping for better.
Character development was not very good - not sure either the protagonist or the love interest were that believable.
Some of the philosophical discussions of anti-terrorism ethics were interesting - not typical of this genre.
I was hoping for better.
This second book by Brad Taylor follows an attempt by the Taskforce to stop a terrorist attack within the United States. Pike Logan is back again in this case trying to stop terrorists from destroying the electrical grid in the United States. Non stop action as they track the terrorists all over the world from Indonesia to Egypt to Eastern Europe and then back to the US.
Excellent; Continuing character: Pike Logan; Pike and the Taskforce are on a mission that points to a radical Muslim attack (including those recruited from American prisons) on the US; they work to track down the perpetrators before they can act, while maintaining their own version of "do what's right"
I enjoyed reading this book immensely. I have always had trouble finding books that interested me enough to read. However, this book was perfect, both interesting and suspenseful. Kept my interest throuout the entire book. I can't wait to read Brad Taylor's other books.
Always enjoy a Taylor novel & this was no exception. Action is well paced using Egypt as a center point shows how in touch with current affairs author continues in writing. Will continue to read more from author as he knows how to weave an interesting adventure.
The author makes his point starting with action in Cambodia during the Vietnam era and bringing that in to actual time. The plot is about terrorist to come to the USA to destroy power plants.
There is a congresman supplying the armament. The narrtive hasd a good flow and it could be entertaining for some.
There is a congresman supplying the armament. The narrtive hasd a good flow and it could be entertaining for some.
I was anticipating book two in this series and was not disappointed. All Necessary Force picked up the action right away. Pike Logan, in many ways, is a typical "soldier" in this type of book, but he does display some personal growth in this book. There is genuine conflict and chemistry between Pike and the other female protagonist, Jennifer. The book works at a break-neck pace and the scenes crackle with violence and authentic military detail. White Pike is a good version of this archetype, Jen...more
I find most novels in this genre fall into the same pattern and problems. I was very pleasantly surprised with a tight and believable plot that made me want to keep reading. Great summer time leisure read.
Did not disappoint, I am so in love with Pike and Jennifer, I look forward to the next book and hope that the stories keep coming. Way to go Brad you are now one of my Favorite new authors.
If you like a guy who follows his own rules and saves the country all at the same time, you will like Pike Logan. He is an ass-kicker. The author is from Charleston and worked at The Citadel.
Great #2 book to One Rough Man and so proud that our good friend Brad wrote this series! Brad's background and personal research provide for a seamless page-turner.
Adequate as mystery/thrillers go. A bit too much plot complexities with twists and turns not adequately developed or explained. Not an easy read
Another very good book by Brad Taylor. Good characters, great plot, and wonderful action. A great adventure!
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Brad Taylor served for more than twenty-one years in the U.S. Army, retiring in 2010 as a Special Forces Lieutenant colonel. During that time he held numerous infantry and special operations positions, including eight years in 1st Special Forces Operations Detachment—Delta, popularly known as the Delta Force, where he commanded multiple troops and a squadron. He has conducted operations in support...more
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May 30, 2012 08:41am