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True Courage (Uncommon Heroes #4)
Someone snatched his cousin's wife and son. FBI agent Luke Falcon is searching for a kidnapper and sorting out the crime. He's afraid it's the work of a stalker. He's afraid they're already dead, and he'll do anything required to get them back alive--he just didn't plan on falling in love with the only witness. Uncommon Heroes: Welcome to a world where friendships go deep,...more
Paperback, 336 pages
Published
October 5th 2005
by Tyndale House Publishers
(first published April 30th 2004)
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The fourth book in the Uncommon Valor series, "Kidnapped" unfolds as a hunted murderer, Frank Hardin, eludes FBI agent Luke Falcon once again. Falcon delays plans to join his family for a Labor Day weekend gathering so that he can follow one more lead. Tragically, his relatives (and the woman he has not admitted he loves) become the target of a kidnapper and ransom demand while also on their way to the weekend. Falcon must do everything in his power to find them while keeping an eye on the searc...more
The fourth and final book in the Uncommon Hero’s series is True Courage and it is a bit of a departure from the other three. There is no connection to the Navy Seals whatsoever and none of the characters from the first three novels emerge in this one. Having said that, FBI agent, Luke Falcon, still has his hands full and when his job takes a twist and becomes personal, it tests his faith and confidence.
Caroline Lane is a fifth-grade teacher and while she’s allowed her relationship with Luke to c...more
Caroline Lane is a fifth-grade teacher and while she’s allowed her relationship with Luke to c...more
The book Kidnapped was written by Dee Henderson and was published in 2008. Kidnapped is a fiction story about a kidnapping..obviously. Kidnapped was originally called True Courage and was part of a series written by Dee Henderson called Uncommon Heroes. It was later reprinted as Kidnapped and is its own novel unrelated to the Uncommon Heroes series. The book is fiction, it is a little romantic and has a lot of suspense and mystery to it. The book revolves around a family kidnapping. FBI agent Lu...more
Mar 27, 2012
Wendy Sparkes
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5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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Dee Henderson is a favourite author in our house & this particular story, True Courage" is my favourite of her books. (It has since been re-released as Kidnapped.)
Frank Hardin has been on the FBI's most wanted list for a while, with FBI Special Agent Luke Falcon & his partner FBI Special Agent Jackie Noner trying to track him down for the past year. He manages to stay one step ahead of them. This new assignment is special - this one will personally hurt Luke Falcon.
It is Labor Day weeken...more
Frank Hardin has been on the FBI's most wanted list for a while, with FBI Special Agent Luke Falcon & his partner FBI Special Agent Jackie Noner trying to track him down for the past year. He manages to stay one step ahead of them. This new assignment is special - this one will personally hurt Luke Falcon.
It is Labor Day weeken...more
Although I preferred the SEAL stories and the Hornet pilot story from earlier books in the series, I found this FBI hero tale refreshing particularly in its Christian content. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy Dee Henderson's books a lot, but it gets old reading how every one of her main characters is in angst over salvation. Add in a supporting character, and potential love interest, who is on the opposite side of the fence belief-wise and it's her typical novel formula. I was so glad to meet to Chri...more
Another good book from Dee Henderson. I've only read a couple, but have really enjoyed both. This is book 4 in the "Uncommon Heroes" series, but I have not read them in order. I don't think they have to be read in any order at all, they seem more like stand-alone books to me. This one involves a family in Georgia. One character, Luke Falcon, is an FBI agent stationed in Atlanta. He's close to his cousin Mark, who marries Sharon and adopts her son Benjamin. At the wedding, he meets Carolyn, siste...more
While this book is part of the Uncommon Heroes series, it could with a few tweaks be a part of the O'Malley series. I loved both series, so that's not a major issue. I enjoy Dee Henderson's books in that they talk quite honestly about faith, but they do it in a way that intersects with a messy reality. All the main characters are Christians so there isn't time taken out of the book to present an altar call in case this book has made the reader repent. I very much appreciate it. I'm not sure how...more
This is a fantastic book! I loved every minute of it. The only complaint I have is that it is a part of the Uncommon Heroes series and it should have been a separate book. The other three books in the series were all connected; characters reoccured, and you felt like you were in the middle of this circle of friends Dee Henderson had created. This book had no common characters and didn't seem to fit with the series at all. All in all it was an amazing book. It was hard to put down filled with non...more
This had to be my favorite book written by Dee Henderson. I usually like books that are FILLED with romance but this book showed me that I can like a little romance in very passionate bursts. Every minute seemed like an adventure and there were so many twists I could barely keep them straight. This shows the reality of what can happen in real life today. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone who likes adventure, romance, and fiction. I'll definitely be keeping this is reading it aga...more
The title really captured my attention. (I can really feel that this book is pack with suspenseful actions, a little bit of mysteries, and romance.) Never heard of the author for I was never a fan of Christian books, not until I stepped into the Logos Hope book fair. I'm now a big fan of Christian books. :)
"Don't expect too much for it will only lead to disappointments."
That's true for what I had experienced in this book. I mean through the title, I really expected a lot. But somehow I got disap...more
"Don't expect too much for it will only lead to disappointments."
That's true for what I had experienced in this book. I mean through the title, I really expected a lot. But somehow I got disap...more
True Courage might just be the best of Dee Henderson's "Uncommon Heroes" series (it's actually been reprinted with the title Kidnapped as a stand-alone novel unrelated to the series). Unlike the previous three, True Courage centers on an FBI agent as opposed to a military man, and after a short prologue to set the scene, it doesn't waste any time jumping into the action.
In some ways, it's classic Henderson style - romantic, suspenseful and you just know it's got to have a happy ending. The chara...more
In some ways, it's classic Henderson style - romantic, suspenseful and you just know it's got to have a happy ending. The chara...more
Luke Falcon is an FBI agent, when his cousin's wife and son are kidnapped it is a race against time to find them before it's too late.
Why I picked this book up: I like FBI books, kidnapping books and romance... this promised all three and delivered none.
Why I finished this book: I like to read at the gym... and I only brought this book. I was literally trapped on the treadmill and that's what compelled me to finish this ridiculous book.
Rant: I hate Christian fiction that relies completely on fai...more
Why I picked this book up: I like FBI books, kidnapping books and romance... this promised all three and delivered none.
Why I finished this book: I like to read at the gym... and I only brought this book. I was literally trapped on the treadmill and that's what compelled me to finish this ridiculous book.
Rant: I hate Christian fiction that relies completely on fai...more
This book was a little harder to read than the others in this series. I think it was because the other books dealt with Navy SEALs or other armed forces and most of what they were dealing with was enemies overseas, or at least in a military setting. This was was about an FBI agent and a teacher and the bad stuff was all happening here (in the US). It was easier to distance myself from other books.
I find all of Dee Henderson's books extremely well written with characters that you come to know, love, and connect with on some level. The story lines are also intriguing. The religious aspect of the books can distract from the overall story, but if you consider the characters' value of religion itself, it makes sense that it is mentioned so often.
Dec 22, 2009
Danica Page (One Page at a Time)
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
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spy-book,
suspense,
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The O'Malley series introduced me to Dee Henderson and made me love her. The Uncommon Heroes series deepened that love. This book had really high expectations to live up to. Maybe that's why it wasn't my favorite. There was no way it could live up to my expectations.
However, I did love this book. Dee Henderson wrote another amazing novel.
However, I did love this book. Dee Henderson wrote another amazing novel.
The last book in the Uncommon Heroes series feels a little out of place. Our hero is an FBI agent instead of the usual soldier, sailor, airman or marine. Still, it was a good ride and a very enjoyable read. God can speak to each of us just as He speaks to the characters in the book and it encouraged me to do my part and listen.
This was a fun series for me. The main complaint that I have is that I don't feel like I got complete closure on the story line with the 4 books. I guess that you just assume certain things, but that is about it. They are fun reads though, very clean and interesting stories, they will leave you flipping pages quickly and wanting more.
I was kind of disappointed that there was no continuation of the military members theme but not disappointed in the caliber of this book. I was so impressed with Dee Henderson that I decided to read her O'Malley Chronicles starting with Danger in the Shadows.
This was definitely the best book in the series. It's actually not relatead to the other books, so you could read this one without reading the others. The author does a good job of blending Christian perspectives into the story without being overbearing.
Aug 12, 2012
Peggy
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Dee Henderson is a great author loved the book she goes in to great details on the job and the person. Love it so much I went out an bought the audio's and have listen to them several times. Also have lent out to family n friend.
The Fourth in this series - excellent read; lots of twists and an firm foundation that regardless of outcome, God is in control. Love, love, love Henderson's books - wish there were more.
I enjoy Dee Henderson's writing...she mixes good crime/mystery stories with love and family. Always has a little suspense and leaves me smiling from a dash of romance.
Probably the most exciting out of the whole series. Kept me on my toes until the end, whilst the other books from this series were slow to get going with the action.
Kidnapping is always a diffcult subject to read about, but this story was complete in details so you knew the "hero" would do his best to bring everyone home alive.
My all time favorite author is Dee Henderson. If you are looking for a series that is action packed and faith based this is the author for you. Trust me.
The book has you following the story of two unlikely love interests, and the "I don't like you" to "I love you." scenario. It was a fascinating read, since I have always liked the military, and government. This was the first Dee Henderson book I read, and I liked it on many levels.
Since I liked the connections from the first three books in this series, I didn't quite like this one as much, even though it was good.
This was a very good series making me even more thankful for what those that risk their lives on a daily basis for our protection.
Not as good as the others in the series....this one was like a Christian version of a Patterson novel, but not quite as good. I haven't read #1, but #2 has been my favorite so far in this series.
I read this too long ago to give a good review. But, this is one of my all-time favorite books and favorite series.
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Award-winning novelist Dee Henderson excels at creating believable, challenging characters. Dee is the author of two series: the Uncommon Heroes series and the O'Malley series of romantic suspense novels. Her books have won a host of awards, including the prestigious RITA Award, Bookseller's Best Award, and National Reader's Choice Award. True Honor is a finalist for the 2003 ECPA Gold Medallion A...more
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Know your students.
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Teach in an organized place, in an organized way.
Encourage curiosity.
Ask the questions: Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?
Time is priceless.
Care.”
