Thunder Game

GhostWalker #20

by Christine Feehan

Diego Campos has come home to die. The GhostWalker is tired of walking a dark path shaped by countless losses. There has never been a moment of good in his life that wasn’t followed by something bad. But as he makes his way to his family’s homestead in the Appalachian Mountains, his plans are interrupted by a violent ambush that sets his life on a new course.

In between fighting off a small army of assailants, Diego is struck by a beautiful, brutal warrior woman unlike anyone he’s encountered before. Compelled to rescue her, Diego uses his psychic gifts to make Leila’s broken body whole again and save her from certain death. With each new breath she regains her strength, showcasing her humor, intelligence and courage as she reveals the truths of her past and inspires feelings Diego never thought his heart could experience.

After a lifetime alone, in the middle of firefight, Diego has finally found a light to guide him through the darkness—and one brief touch is enough to set them both aflame.

Genres: Romance, Paranormal, Paranormal Romance, Military Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Audiobook

375 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 6, 2025

About the author

Christine Feehan is a #1 New York Times bestselling author multiple times over with her portfolio including over 100 published novels, including five series; Dark Series, GhostWalker Series, Leopard Series, Drake Sisters Series, the Sisters of the Heart Series, Shadow Riders, Torpedo Ink and her Romantic Suspense novels. All of her series have hit the #1 spot on the New York Times bestselling list as well. Her debut novel Dark Prince received 3 of the 9 Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature (PEARL) in 1999. Since then she has been published by various publishing houses including Leisure Books, Pocket Books, and currently is writing for Berkley/Jove. She also has earned 7 more PEARL awards since Dark Prince.
Her series include:
The Dark Series - https://www.christinefeehan.com/darkb...
The GhostWalker series- https://www.christinefeehan.com/ghost...
The Leopard Series - https://www.christinefeehan.com/leopa...
The Shadow Series- https://www.christinefeehan.com/shado...
Torpedo Ink series- https://www.christinefeehan.com/torpe...




IN HER WORDS:
I've been a writer all of my life -- it is who I am. I write for myself and always have. The ability to create pictures and emotions with words is such a miracle to me. I read everything; I mean everything! All kinds of books, even encyclopedias. I am fascinated by the written word and I love storytellers. It is a great privilege to be counted one myself. (www.christinefeehan.com)

Reviews

[Jenna · Rating 3 out of 5]

unexpected ending

Potential spoiler alert…






I was surprised the ending included a preacher for the wedding when religion was such a major trigger for Diego and his depression. As someone who suffers with depression and considering that this book was mentioned to maybe cover a month or so of the lives of the couple there is no way he would of been able to get over his initial reaction and tbh it seemed uncaring of whoever planned the wedding when there are many alternatives for wedding ceremonies including just someone ordained or even a judge or naval officer. Nothing wrong with having a preacher but other parts of the book and scenes made this feel like an uncaring choice for their ceremony.

[Reading In Pajamas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review: THUNDER GAME by Christine Feehan https://bit.ly/4cXVQmi
Publication Date: 5/6/2025
Genre Paranormal Romance
Reviewed by Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated 3.5 Stars

One thing you can always count on in the Ghostwalker series is uniqueness. All the enhanced characters have their own powers, quirks, and limitations. That makes each book interesting to the overall storyline flowing through all the books.

This book started out quickly with danger and battle, enabling warriors, Diego and Leila to meet. Quite a bit of time was spent developing their relationship and enhancing their mutual respect. I liked how they slowly helped to heal each other. Not just in body, but mentally as well. Their banter and rapport was fun and added a bit of lightness to the situation.

My problem with this installment is that the healing and downtime drug out too long. Granted it helped to cement their relationship, but as a book, it slowed it down repeatedly. The ending was a bit anticlimactic as well. ( I’m not sure why it was written like that.) I did love when the rest of the Ghostwalkers showed up with their teasing and camaraderie. I enjoy a group dynamic like that.

*Review copy provided by Penguin in exchange for an honest review.


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[Maureen Gianinio · Rating 5 out of 5]

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This SciFi Military Romance series is known for its edge of seat action scenes and strong male and female main characters… Thunder Game, Diego and Leila’s Story and the parts the GhostWalkers teams play do not disappoint here! Christine Feehan also brings alive the subjects of childhood abuse and traumas and the affects they have on people, facing isolation and depression.

Throughout the action packed part of the storyline, all emotions are felt and connections built between these main characters. A story that wonderfully immerses you in their journey to their own Happily ever after…

Follow them coming together… Two loyal people determined to survive and sacrifice to protect others. Coming to realize that someone else truly sees them, others can truly care for them, just the way they are, with all they carry. See themselves as individuals, a couple, Family, in a new light… and find love-see hope in a future.

[SassafrasfromAmazon · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.8⭐️ This could have been an incredible GhostWalker book, but it very obviously lacked the panache of the other books in the series. The action in the first portion of the book was captivating and near the end of the book, somewhat confusing, but interesting. Nonetheless, in between the action-packed, violent scenes that the MCs encountered to stay alive, there were endless pages of incessant noise—redundant conversations, some aloud, some telepathically. It just became tiresome. Further, even the author’s signature sexy time between MCs Leila and Diego was missing in action. This is an UNHEARD OF event in any of the author’s books I’ve read. Moreover, do we know if Whitney is still with us? Please let him be dead and move onto another villain. Please. This IS Book 20.

I am a huge fan of most of the author’s books; however, all in all, this offering is simply mediocre. After waiting for about a year to get my hands on this book, I was exceedingly disappointed.

[Linda Cook · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5. This book started off really well- lotsa action , hero rescues injured damsel, does what he does best, then she goes on the hunt , injuring herself and he has to do it again. Then after that …..yadda, yadda, yadda, for ever! He and the Ghostwalkers rescue her daughter and injure Whitney and then more yadda, yadda. If anyone was hoping for the old Christine Feehan spice, forget it and read the back of a cereal box instead. I’ve read spicier YA. The four paragraphs on page 336 was the equivalent of “ and then she saw stars” ! Did the author get religion or is AI writing this and if AI did it, change progams. Maybe it’s time to wrap all of these books up, they are getting repetitive.

[Kath · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast paced, thrilling read. Another 5+* from me.

I Highly recommend reading any Christine Feehan series.

[Mom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hits the feels! Loved it.

This one really kept my emotions engaged I loved the way Diego and Leila talked through everything together. The mental health aspect was also great to see included. I love how Christine wrapped everyone into story. It was great to see the triplets again and how Ginger is still a bit headstrong. Nonny is always a person I want interactions with and she did not disappoint with her wisdom. This was a quick read and I will reread again! Looks like I need Bridget's story!! Maybe with Ian??

[Catherine A · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love and Happiness

Is a great book. Good story line Love the way They loved each other. And the Baby . w
Wondered if they Killed Whitney.All it said that his arm was cut off

[Tammy Withem]

love it

Love it as always. Just to short. I can't wait for the next one to come out. Who's gonna marry Bridget? Lol

[THall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great story
I look forward to next installment

[authorsrikandi]

10/12/2024
Currently rereading Lightning Games because I love Rubin and Diego Campo. So, I would like to put this stamp before Diego’s book comes out next year and see what changes did my fave author brings for Diego😌

[Ashley (Red-Haired Ash Reads) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Series: GhostWalker #20
Rating: 3 stars - I liked it

Diego Campo has returned to his home in the Appalachian Mountains to die. He has it all planned out and knows his brother will find him soon. What he doesn’t expect is to find his mountain covered in soldiers who are after two women on his neighbors farm. While attempting to rescue the women, Diego finds himself enraptured by Leila, who provides him with a new reason to live.

Diego is the brother of Rubin from Lightning Game, and is known as the more reserved brother who always puts himself first. As we quickly learn, Diego really struggles with his mental health and has a lot of childhood trauma making him believe his abilities are evil, even though he has the same abilities as Rubin. Diego starts this book planning to die but meeting Leila changes his perspective on everything. He realizes how depressed he is and eventually how much damage his mother’s abuse did to him. I liked that we get to see the growth of his character and his determination to seek help for his problems.

Leila has been trained as an assassin since she was ten years old. She and her sister were taken by the government when their parents died and her sister Bridget was given to Whitney. Leila was a badass who didn’t need anyone to protect her. She is severely injured and still goes on a killing spree. I really liked her a lot and kind of wish we had seen her in action more.

Leila and Diego had a very sweet and fast paced relationship. Diego falls instantly for her and basically worships the ground she walks on. He has no problem doing whatever it takes to make her happy, whether it's rescuing her sister or daughter. I liked their relationship, especially since dealing with Diego’s trauma was discussed. What I didn’t like though was that Leila’s trauma was never addressed. She was raped and yet at no point is it ever brought up during their relationship, not even before they have sex. It was disappointing to see so much time put on Diego’s trauma but none on Leila’s. My other issue with the relationship between these two was the dialogue. Sometimes it was so repetitive and drawn out that it got a bit boring.

In this book we finally get to see Whitney come back into play. After so many books with no progression made at all in stopping him, he finally appears again. The Ghostwalker’s finally push back against the military commanders and Whitney in this one by striking at one of his labs and destroying it. I am very glad that we finally see some movement against him because that has been one of my main complaints in the previous books. Hopefully, we will continue to see more of this in the future books.

Overall, this was another enjoyable Ghostwalker book. I am curious to see who the next book will be about and if we will finally see more being done to stop Whitney.

TW: Diego is suicidal in the beginning of the book and has made plans to kill himself; death of parents recounted (one by suicide); death of siblings recounted; parent with mental illness discussed; child physical and emotional abuse discussed; death; gun violence and wounds; attempted rape (on page) and past rape mentioned;

[Julia's Book Haven · Rating 3 out of 5]

I feel like Feehan saw readers (me) complaining that her books were like 80% sex scenes and was like “Ok bet. Now you get one short sex scene per book at the very end” Her writing style has changed a lot the last couple of books and I’m not saying it’s bad, just different. I’m honestly curious what caused the shift. This one was pretty mid if I’m being honest, however I did appreciate her tackling the topic of depression in this one. Honestly with what these soldiers have been through I’m surprised it hasn’t come up before. But this one could have definitely benefited from maybe one more edit only because it felt like the same thing was repeated over and over again. Whether it was something a character said out loud or thought, it was continuously repeated over and over again from the start of the book till the end. I assume the next book will be the last team 4 member and then I honestly wonder if she will wrap this series up since there isn’t really much more to do unless some new storyline is introduced like she did for her Dark series.

[Lyn *Nomadic Worlds · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ending climax was a bit disappointing. Author has set up the main villain as this godly figure who is unbeatable and 20 books in, it's getting a bit old. A few more issues where questions weren't even raised on that mission and no satisfying answers given.

[Meghan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Leila and Diego take center stage in Thunder Game, and from the very beginning the story pulls you in. Diego is back in his Appalachian mountains, where we immediately encounter Luther—though this time he’s in serious danger, accompanied by two mysterious women. Leila senses Diego right away, and from there the action launches full force, giving us the first sparks of their connection.

As the story unfolds, danger and secrets intertwine with political and military negotiations, and a relentless series of attacks pushes Leila and Diego closer together. Their bond deepens while we learn more about the GhostWalkers, the super-soldiers at the heart of this series, as well as the heartbreaking fates of the women Whitney and others have treated as disposable.

One of the highlights for longtime fans is the return of Nonny and the triplets—who are as charming and adorable as ever! On the flip side, we also uncover some of Diego’s biggest secrets, ones he has kept from everyone, which add weight and depth to his character.


The climax delivers high-stakes action, leaving me questioning what the true outcome will be for their primary nemesis. Overall, Thunder Game is fast-paced, action-packed, and an excellent addition to both Diego and Leila’s team and the larger GhostWalker world.

[Meiwilli · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lot of talk, no action.

Thunder Game is a "Team Diego" read. Diego's brothers have to assure him and stroke his ego constantly. While I am rooting for Diego, the usual action and suspense of the franchise are not present in this story, which delves into mental health.

Thunder Game is the first GhostWalker story I've read that was boring. Let me start with what didn't wow me about Thunder Game. Thunder Game is the most repetitive book in the series, and that's saying a lot. Feehan tends to be repetitive in her storytelling. The trip down memory lane in Appalachia, rehashing Diego's childhood with Luther Gutherie, Layla, and Rubin, is depressing, along with the reason Diego has come home. Diego and Rubin's childhood is rehashed again when some of the team arrive. Diego is self-sacrificing for Rubin mainly because of their childhood and mental and physical abuse by his mother (hard to wrap my head around this woman having so many kids). Diego views himself as less than Rubin and everyone else, so he's come home to end his life now that Rubin has Jonquille to keep him happy.

After the background story, there is not much action—a dead soldier here and there, but no real fight that I expect from a GhostWalker. Diego refers to Layla as his "warrior woman," but I'm unimpressed. Sure, Layla has some skills (shockingly not experimented on by Whitney- he saved that for her sister, Brittany). Diego has a ready-made family with Layla, her daughter Grace, and her sister Brittany. Of course, Diego is on board to help, and I would expect no less of a GhostWalker; however, their instant attraction was hard to swallow and seemed forced, although I know the GhostWalkers generally fall fast for the women in previous stories-BUT they were usually paired. AND, I still haven't wrapped my mind around the concept of psychic surgery!

Thunder Game seems disconnected from the GW franchise until the Fortunes, Ezekiel, Mordecai, Malachi, and the others arrive, and things change more in the GW world. Even then, it's still all talk and no action. The latter part of the story is more of a congressional hearing before moving on to the swamp, a rescue mission to find Brittany, and a brief confrontation with Whitney.

This one is heavy and fell flat for me. I think it's time to introduce a new villain or end the series. Whitney is no longer a threat, exciting, or interesting, although still psychotic, twenty books in. Operation night-night is appropriate. Thunder Game was a sleeper for me. 2.5 stars, which is the lowest I think I've ever rated a GW novel...sigh...

[Sandy S · Rating 4 out of 5]

THUNDER GAME is the twentieth instalment in Christine Feehan’s contemporary, adult GHOSTWALKERS paranormal, romance series focusing on an elite group of enhanced men and women known as the GhostWalkers (GW). These ‘super soldiers’ were once part of an unauthorized government experiment performed by Dr. Peter Whitney. The original GhostWalkers struggled without a female anchor, a female whose genetic and enhanced powers were often in tandem with the men involved. This is Diego Campos, and Leila Fenton’s story line. THUNDER GAME can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual omniscient third person perspectives (Leila & Diego) THUNDER GAME follows Team Four GW Diego Campos as he returns to his home in the Appalachian Mountains where he reconsiders the direction of his life. Sensing other enhanced soldiers nearby, Diego will find himself in a firefight and rescue of the woman with whom he will fall in love. Leila Fenton had been a prisoner and a test subject of General Phil Chariot, but her younger sister Bridget was struggling with the abuse performed by Dr. Peter Whitney. Desperate to save her sister, Leila left a part of herself behind in Chariot’s compound, taking refuge with a great uncle in the Appalachian Mountains but our couple will find themselves defending against several enhanced teams of soldiers, many of whom were battling the enhancements themselves.

The world building follows the rapidly building relationship between Diego and Leila as our couple must defend themselves against the enhanced soldiers sent to destroy their lives. One of Diego’s abilities is revealed, something with which he struggles to come to terms in the face of emotional and physical abuse as a child. A powerful GhostWalker, Diego’s low sense of self-esteem is the antithesis of the usually confident super soldier.

The relationship between Diego and Leila begins as a rescue but one of immediate attraction. Although the author has altered and revised some of the enhancements and ‘fated mate’ qualities as the series develops, Diego knows Leila is the woman that calls to his heart. And similarly to his brother Ruben Campo’s story line LIGHTNING GAME, there is little to no focus on the sexual needs and wants of our story line hero. There is one-lone, tepid $ex scene, only warranting a few sentences in the story.

There is another large ensemble cast of enterprising, familiar, supernatural and powerful secondary and supporting characters including several members of Diego’s GhostWalkers Team Four who are determined to protect their brother: Ezekiel (Bellisia), Mordichai and Malichai Fortunes, Colonel Joe Spagnola, Gino Mazzo (Zara), Wyatt and Pepper Fontenot, and everybody’s favorite grandmother Nonny Fontenot: Logan Maxwell (Team Two), and Trap Dawkins, whom the author seeks to remind the reader at every opportunity of Dawkins neurodiversity, in the face of the negativity and backlash of Trap’s book VIPER GAME. We are introduced to General Phil Chariot, another career military officer determined to create his own team of super soldiers; Leila’s sister Bridget, and their great uncle Luther. The requisite evil has many faces

THUNDER GAME is a partly introspective look at one man’s struggle with his life and the choices he has made; a story of power and control, betrayal and action, family and friendships, relationships and love . The premise is inviting and edgy; the characters are animated and dynamic; the romance is limited but passionate.

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[Valerie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love this series so much. It’s a true urban fantasy with good guys and bad guys. The men in this series are all lethal. Their units are called the Ghostwalkers and they can do the impossible. Loyal to each other and the military, they defend those who can’t defend themselves. They use incredible physic and physical abilities as they rescue people. The whole idea makes me happy. Then you add the personalities of these men. And I have my favorites. This is Diego’s book. I have loved Diego so much. He has a great sense of humor and protects his brother without question. Having him be a huge part of his brother made Rubin’s book perfect. I was excited for his story. I may have had too high of expectations for Diego’s story. It fell a little flat for me.

The beginning of the story was engaging and action packed. I really drew me into the dark side of Diego. His mother was a highly religious women who saw his physic gifts as demonic. She treated him differently than her other 8 children. It scarred him. The book begins with some of the repercussions of that childhood. When he meets Leila, his reaction is protective. He is a protector. When he’s doing that the voices of the past are silenced. They spend a lot time together alone and there is a huge amount of dialogue. That section of the book had a mixed response for me. I did love that this time cemented their relationship and allowed them to get to know each other. But it also made me feel stuck. Very little to no motion happened. I ended up putting the book down and struggled to pick it back up. That had never happened reading a book in this series.

There is a lot I did enjoy about this book. Other Ghostwalkers arrived to help and I loved seeing so many of them there. There were little bits of their personality on the page that made me happy. The battle was fought in a different way this time. That was interesting. There were some discoveries that we didn’t know about Diego. He had kept his secrets close including one about his family that he had never told Rubin. All of these little pieces made the book enjoyable.

The part that was missing from this book was the motion. There was way too much talking. Yes Diego showed us his skills but most of the rest of the Ghostwalkers were either talking or eating. One of their strengths is their teamwork. The teamwork that did happen was in a room talking and we were told about other parts. Basically the story was happening off the page and we were just told. Maybe that was the price that had to be paid for the long beginning where our couple got to know each other. I don’t know. But it was the reason I kept putting the book down. I wondered a lot about how different this book felt to me than others in the series.

There is trauma that Diego was dealing with from his past. Anyone with abuse and depression should be warned before reading this one. Maybe that is why it felt so different to me. Those are huge topics that can’t be pushed aside. The author does make sure they aren’t swept aside despite Diego’s desire to do so.

I still enjoyed this book overall. I still love this series. This one was just different and I noticed that, wished it wasn’t. I will be waiting for the next one for sure.

[Mary Kirkland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Diego has come home to die, he's had enough of life and goes to the one place he knows his brother will find him and carry out his last wishes. Diego is a Ghostwalker- an enhanced and experimented on soldier who thinks he's not as good as his brother. Ghostwalkers are men who had volunteered to be enhanced psychically so they would be more use to their country. But Dr. Peter Whitney also performed experimental gene coding on them without their consent or knowledge. And because of his connection and the government who wanted his enhanced soldiers, he was pretty much untouchable and continues to experiment on people. Diego and his teammates are more like family to each other and will help each other out.

Before Diego can get to his cabin, a bunch of soldiers come for his elderly neighbor who is an ex Ghostwalker. But he's not alone, his two nieces are with him and one gets kidnapped while the other gets hurt. Diego has to trust Leila and show her some of his psychic gifts that no one else knows about in order to save her life.

Leila is a surprise because he's never had such a reaction to a woman before and he feels a pull towards her. Once they have both rested and she is healing and feeling better they want to go after her sister but more soldiers show up. Diego and Leila work together to take them out and keep each other safe. But when Diego's brother finds out what's going on and finds out some secrets that Diego has been keeping, the rest of the Ghostwalker team make their way to them to help out.

Diego and Leila's romance was a slow burn because neither of them had ever felt anything like the instant attraction they felt for each other. They let themselves get to know the other as they grew closer and tried to find a way to rescue her loved ones from Whitney before he could experiment on them more. There was so much action in this book, so much fighting so we get to see Leila and Diego in action.

I really liked that the rest of the Ghostwalker team shows up and we get to see how his teammates, the characters from past books and their families are doing. I really loved that. It's nice to see how characters from previous books that you really liked are doing. This is the 20th book in Christine Feehan's Ghostwalker series and I can completely recommend this book as well as this series. But I would read the books in order to understand what has been happening and how it all started. This was a great addition to the series and I am looking forward to reading more.

Disclosure: I was given an e-ARC of this book via NetGalley but all thoughts and opinions are my own.

[SunnySideUp · Rating 4 out of 5]

This review does contain spoilers.

I’ve been a huge fan of the Ghostwalkers series ever since I discovered it back in college, so I went into this book with a lot of excitement. Unfortunately, this installment left me feeling a bit let down. There were a few inconsistencies with the established background of the characters, and the ending felt rushed. I do appreciate this book was not fully built on sex, that is a refreshing change from a few of her other works. Especially after Viper and Spider Game. I love this series for its unique characters and attention to details creating such a unique world of enchanted individuals.

For example, the daughter and sister are barely present after their rescue, and Dr. Whitney—such a central villain—gets injured and then is simply never mentioned again. That absence was jarring, especially given how long this series has built him up.

What really pulled me out of the story, though, was the “sit-down” scene at the table. Having the characters casually discuss women being abused and experimented on without consent—and then used for government purposes—just didn’t fit the gravity of the situation. It felt strangely toned-down for such a serious issue.

While it was nice to get glimpses of earlier characters, this moment came across as almost silly, especially for book 20 of a series with such a rich, long-developed history. After all the build-up, I was expecting a deeper, more impactful payoff—especially regarding the fate of the infamous Dr. Whitney and his ability to never be caught.

[Lynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Diego Campos believes that his life has no purpose now that his brother, Rubin is happily married. Going home to die seems like the right thing, until he runs across enhanced soldiers attacking a capable "Warrior Woman" in the forest. He doesn't understand his attraction to Leila, especially since it isn't possible that she is his mate, paired with him by Dr. Whitney, but his feelings can't be ignored. Saving her means revealing secrets he has kept all of his life, however, that doesn't seem very important if he is able to keep her alive.

Thunder Game continues the story of the psychically gifted GhostWalkers. As always, action is an important part of the narrative, but this installment delves more deeply into the psychic healing powers of the characters rather than their abilities in combat as well as the way they deal with their mental health. The story itself is entertaining, but the writing is very problematic. Lots of telling versus showing, repetitious conversations, and uneven pacing make this book a tough read. I'm finding these writing issues more and more of a distraction as I continue further into this long-running series, making me wonder if it is worth continuing to read it. Overall, Thunder Game introduces some interesting themes, but the writing fails to develop these ideas in the way they deserve.

[Thefirelily · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sigh. Where do I even start?

Normally, Feehan hits me with that trademark blend of sizzling chemistry, shadowy military intrigue, and unstoppable alpha madness—but Lightning Game felt like someone else snuck into her writing cave and tried to do Feehan cosplay.

The plot? Fine, technically. It had elements I normally love: danger, romance, mental superpowers, the usual GhostWalker soup. And there were interesting nods to mental health and trauma that I appreciated—it's rare and important to see that handled in a genre that often forgets therapy is a thing.

But the energy was off. The spark was missing. The female lead? She was okay. I wanted to love her. She had the bones of a Feehan heroine: capable, smart, empathetic. But something about her arc never really clicked into place for me. The romantic tension? Lukewarm. The action? Oddly paced. The writing? Just… not the usual Feehan fire I’ve come to expect.

By the time I finished, I didn’t feel satisfied. I just felt confused—like I’d been promised fireworks and got a sparkler in a rainstorm.

Rating: 2.5/5 – Points for the effort and the attempt at depth, but Feehan usually owns my soul and this time… she just borrowed it briefly.

[Miriam · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love Christines worlds and have read so many of her books including all the Ghostwalkers as its one of my favourite series of books ever. This book however was so disappointing, lately her books seem to be rushed with no real thought out storyline, even the one spicy scene was basically absent, I almost missed it listening to the audio book. I cant recommend this book and am seriously surprised to see so many 5 star reviews for this. Even the love story was so rushed with no substance at all, with them declaring their love for eachother after basically 2 days, I mean its ridiculous when they arent even paired. Lets not even get in to the ending in the lab made which made no sense, why use a knife Diego? why? Youre a shooter famed for speed and accuracy why are you using a knife? We all know its so Whitney can live another day 🙄

It seriously makes me wonder if Christine has lost it or shes being forced to meet deadlines when shes not ready, either way a very lack lustre and disappointing addition to this series. The Ghostwalkers deserve better!

Only giving 2 stars because the beginning of the book started really well.

[Lee Anne Lane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the Ghost Walkers. Diego is a very troubled but honorable man, weighed down by his childhood, distorted memories and the predatory genetic changes made to his body as a Ghost Walker.

While he’s made a decision that will change everything, his plans are blown away with one look at the warrior woman fighting to save not just her own life, but that of her sister and uncle. She’s fierce and has her own ties to a government lab that left her with traumas of her own and a little piece of light in the darkness.

She can stand on her own but her body took too many hits and Diego has to come to terms with more of those psychic talents. He’s a man with many secrets. He is giving her all his secrets and she is sharing hers. Their love is deep and seemingly effortless. But the battle is not yet won and no one is giving in.

Saving her family is the mission of Diego and his team, as well as some other familiar Ghost Walkers. Things get a little explosive but the beauty is there for the taking.

Love love love the ghost Walkers!!

[Alicia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved Rubin’s story so I was eager to jump into Diego’s. These two siblings are more alike than previously believed, and we get to see a whole new side to this brother.
The abilities weren’t as awe dropping this time around, since we’ve pretty much been stretching the limits of what’s possible for a while, and Diego was more an amalgamation of previously seen elements. Naturally it’s used in new original ways, and our MCs are the most super powered of them all.
This book is basically non-stop action and battles and super soldiers. No joke, I think all the previous soldiers play some sort of role or mention by the end. The found family vibes are as on point as usual, and the insta love is still in play. This one is another more focused on action story in the series, and there are a number of unsolved elements/active questions I have to assume will be addressed in the next book. The ending feels like the start to another story if picked up from a different viewpoint, and I like the continuity of that.

[Jite · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Stars

A solid and extremely eventful addition to the Ghostwalker series. Quite a lot of plot was covered in this book featuring Diego (psychic doctor, Rubin’s brother) and Leila, skilled assassin on the run trying to rescue her sister.

Some of CF’s recent works have sacrificed the love story and the relationship building between the main couple for battle scenes and actions. This one does not follow that trend and instead has a lot of relationship building even if at times it was a little repetitive. Here, you don’t doubt that Leila and Diego have time to get to know each other and you can wholeheartedly root for them.

This was also a great opportunity to reconnect with the other teams from previous books and re-introduce Whitney as a more present (rather than existential) big bad. This isn’t the most memorable entry into the series but it’s a solid addition and I enjoyed reading it.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thunder Game is the 20th book in the Ghostwalker series by Christine Feehan. It is an explosive installment with nonstop action from the very first pages. I love the camaraderie and sense of family that is evident between team four and the new friends and family they have made throughout the series.

Malachi, Ruben, and all the rest ride in to help Diego and support him and show how they love and accept him with all of his flaws and welcome Leila into the family during very tumultuous times. As usual, they show why the ghostwalkers are the best of the best.

I do feel like there should have been a trigger warning at the beginning of the book and maybe there will be in the published version, but there was not in the ARC that I read. That situation I think requires a trigger warning happens in the first three chapters so readers please be aware because your emotional health matters.

[Julie Mingus · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simply Divine

I am an avid Christine Feehan fan. I have read everything I can get my hands on that she has written. This book... this book is probably in my top 3 of my favorite books by her.
As a woman who has been diagnosed with PTSD, OCD, anxiety, and depression I found myself drawn in by Diego's struggles. I can understand the hopelessness that Mrs. Feehan described (very accurately, btw), and the love that brought hope back.
I pre-order everything I see coming out and was beyond thrilled when "Thunder Game" showed up in my library. I have awaited Diego's story through several books, and the result was beyond my expectations.
The continuation of these books makes each one highly anticipated with no disappointment from this reader.
Once again, Christine Feehan has "knocked it out of the park. "

[Darcy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sometimes in this series lately the heroes are too alpha and it makes me worry for the heroine. That wasn't the case this time around. Diego was alpha, but due to his upbringing he had 0 confidence in himself. Leila was such a great match for him, a very capable woman in her own right, but she saw what a gem Diego was. I loved how both of them felt the connection and went with it, but they talked about things, that could cause issues. Both of them so wanted that "family and belonging".

I loved how all the other Ghostwalker teams came to bat for Leila, in getting her daughter and sister back and how they were brought into the fold. Even when Leila was overwhelmed by them, she knew they were good people that just wanted to help her and celebrate her new life. It made the ending all the better!

[Candace Maggard · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book was fun I read lot Christine feehan .I think her style over the years is a little repetitive in her wording .I like that she brings characters across other books .come on these brothers deiago & friends eziechiel or sexy .strong .In this book he feels frustrated with his life feels he's less than his brother & adopted brothers.just when he's heading home to die bam he meets the strongest sexiest woman to not only knock him on his ass but give him a run for his money so to speak.Shes every inch the warrior he is his match in every way.& at this moment she's in need of him to escape mess she's in & even though she's injured,she goes down swinging.there is a little hope for him yet,he needs to be needed