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Navy Justice #3
Defiance
From a murder in Paris to a courtroom in California to a terrorist camp in the Gobi Desert, Don Brown’s follow-up to Treason and Hostage plunges into a suspense-filled journey of danger, duty, and hope. The Commander’s Bodyguard is Shannon McGilverry, a crack NCIS agent assigned to protect Navy JAG Officer Zack Brewer. Zack is being hunted by terrorists, stalked by a psychopath, and is working his way through a perilous, politically-charged trial. When another Navy JAG officer is murdered, it’s clear that Zack is in harm’s way. As his bodyguard, Shannon must do more than protect Zack. She also must set aside her growing feelings for the brilliant attorney and investigate rumors that the love of his life, Diane Colcerninan, may still be alive. Zack finds himself in need of his faith more than ever as Navy SEALS launch a daring rescue attempt that has the potential to trigger World War III.
336 pages, Paperback
First published February 20, 2007
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Don Brown
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DON BROWN, a former U.S. Navy JAG Officer, is the author of Zondervan’s riveting NAVY JUSTICE SERIES. a dynamic storyline chronicling the life and adventures of JAG officer ZACK BREWER. In 2003, Don began writing TREASON, his first novel in the NAVY JUSTICE SERIES. After TREASON was published to rave reviews in 2005, drawing comparisons to the writing style of John Grisham, DON BROWN was named as co-chairman of national I Love To Write Day, an event recognized by the governors of nine states to promote writing throughout the nation, and especially among the nation’s schools. HOSTAGE and DEFIANCE, the second and third novels in the series, were published in 2006 and 2007. BLACK SEA AFFAIR, was released in June of 2008, and with a bonechilling plot and precipient accuracy of international events, has been called the “Novel that Predicted the Russian-Georgian War,” which broke out just two months later, in August of 2008! Don is now penning his fifth novel, entitled THE MALACCAN CONSPIRACY, to be released in June of 2010. Paying no homage to political correctness, DON BROWN’S writing style is described as “gripping,” casting an entertaining and educational spin on a wide-range of current issues, from radicalIslamic infiltration of the military, to the explosive issue of gays in the military, to the modern day issues of presidential politics in the early 21st Century. The Charlotte World Newspaper described TREASON as “A DAVID VERSUS GOLIATH STORY FULL OF ACTION, INTRIGUE, AND THE KIND OF CALCULATED TYRANNY THAT YOU COULD FIND IN THE HEADLINES OF ANY MAJOR DAILY AT ANY MOMENT.” The Romance Reader’s Connection described Don’s novels as “fascinating and fresh.” In November of 2009, four years after it was released, and in the wake of Fort Hood, TREASON rocketed to the top-selling in the nation on the Amazon.com bestseller list for fiction, and remained there for over a week. On Thanksgiving Day of 2009, all four of Don’s novels were ranked in the top 5 on the Amazon bestseller list for fiction! DON BROWN graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1982, and after finishing law school, continued his post-graduate studies through the Naval War College, earning the Navy’s nonresident certificate in International Law. During his five years on active duty in the Navy, Don served in the Pentagon, was published in the Naval Law Review, and was also a recipient of the Navy Achievement Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal.'
DON BROWN, a former U.S. Navy JAG Officer, is the author of Zondervan’s riveting NAVY JUSTICE SERIES. a dynamic storyline chronicling the life and adventures of JAG officer ZACK BREWER. In 2003, Don began writing TREASON, his first novel in the NAVY JUSTICE SERIES. After TREASON was published to rave reviews in 2005, drawing comparisons to the writing style of John Grisham, DON BROWN was named as co-chairman of national I Love To Write Day, an event recognized by the governors of nine states to promote writing throughout the nation, and especially among the nation’s schools. HOSTAGE and DEFIANCE, the second and third novels in the series, were published in 2006 and 2007. BLACK SEA AFFAIR, was released in June of 2008, and with a bonechilling plot and precipient accuracy of international events, has been called the “Novel that Predicted the Russian-Georgian War,” which broke out just two months later, in August of 2008! Don is now penning his fifth novel, entitled THE MALACCAN CONSPIRACY, to be released in June of 2010. Paying no homage to political correctness, DON BROWN’S writing style is described as “gripping,” casting an entertaining and educational spin on a wide-range of current issues, from radicalIslamic infiltration of the military, to the explosive issue of gays in the military, to the modern day issues of presidential politics in the early 21st Century. The Charlotte World Newspaper described TREASON as “A DAVID VERSUS GOLIATH STORY FULL OF ACTION, INTRIGUE, AND THE KIND OF CALCULATED TYRANNY THAT YOU COULD FIND IN THE HEADLINES OF ANY MAJOR DAILY AT ANY MOMENT.” The Romance Reader’s Connection described Don’s novels as “fascinating and fresh.” In November of 2009, four years after it was released, and in the wake of Fort Hood, TREASON rocketed to the top-selling in the nation on the Amazon.com bestseller list for fiction, and remained there for over a week. On Thanksgiving Day of 2009, all four of Don’s novels were ranked in the top 5 on the Amazon bestseller list for fiction! DON BROWN graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1982, and after finishing law school, continued his post-graduate studies through the Naval War College, earning the Navy’s nonresident certificate in International Law. During his five years on active duty in the Navy, Don served in the Pentagon, was published in the Naval Law Review, and was also a recipient of the Navy Achievement Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal.'
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July 28, 2014
The whole Naval Justice series was an interesting read but not as good as some other military suspense books I've read. I like the author's writing style. The big issue I have with this third book is that the storyline with Senator Claxton was never really resolved. She was a major part of the story and there is a big ordeal to move Zach so she can't have him killed; so to end her part of the story by saying Wendy beat her in court is a major let-down that left a bunch of loose ends. Why was Jackson killed? Could he really trust Mary-Latham with his secret? Who the heck is Mohammed really? I so thought the fact that he was Arabic would somehow tie him to the Council of Ishmael, but apparently it was just coincidence. Also I don't understand why it was never confirmed until the very end of the book that the woman held in captivity in Mongolia really was Diane. There really was no mystery as to who the captive was.
September 16, 2017
I thought this book was very realistic, and while it is #3 in its series I enjoyed it more than the first two (and I liked the first two). It weaves a tale of today's issues concerning radical Islamic terrorists and its specific threat to America. The book has a believable plot and conclusion, excellent character development, and doesn't leave you thinking the author is trying to weave in a bunch of b.s. I would compare this author with all of the "big name" authors who are recognized for action thrillers such as Vince Flynn and Lee Child. This book is one of those you just don't want to put down. This certainly changes my previous stereotype of Zondervan fiction! Looking forward to starting #4 soon.
February 5, 2024
Defiance is the well written fourth book in the Navy Justice Collection. Defiance takes a turn and focuses more on domestic politics and relegates the radical Islamic group to assassinations, strategizing and hostages. We get to know characters that were previously more minor and enjoy coverage of the Seals, NCIS and enjoy one of the settings on a warship. The storyline and characters are well developed with a lot of danger, suspense and courtroom drama. One prevalent theme is duty. This is an excellent five star book.
January 27, 2018
This book was awesome! I always hated to stop reading because I was anxious to see what would happen next. Personally, when I was reading the parts about Senator Claxton's presidential campaign and all the skeletons in the closet, I got a sense of deja vu because it reminded me so much of the 2016 election. The last few minutes of the book were definitely heart pounding.
April 10, 2019
Don Brown does not disappoint in the third book in the Navy Jag series. Thoroughly enjoyed the two story lines one involving Eleanor Claxton a presidential hopeful who, in my opinion bears a strong resemblance to the woman who most recently ran for president. The second involves Diane Colcernian a prisoner of Islamic terrorists.
March 9, 2018
I really enjoyed this story. I was a little disappointed that one of the story lines wasn't wrapped up as tightly as I would've liked. Overall a very good series of books. This is probably been the best out of the three books. I look forward to reading more of Don Brown's writing.
August 25, 2018
Riveting
I have read 4 of Don Brown s books. Three in this justice series.. all of them are hard to put down until they are finished. The subject is hard to think about but believable. Don Brown writes in a way that draws you into the story.
I have read 4 of Don Brown s books. Three in this justice series.. all of them are hard to put down until they are finished. The subject is hard to think about but believable. Don Brown writes in a way that draws you into the story.
May 4, 2022
Last book in the series and a really good wrap up to this story. I really loved this whole series and did so enjoy learning a lot about the Navy. Zack and Diane’s story was eloquently done and a tear jerker at times. I will be looking for more of Don Brown’s books.
July 25, 2017
I love Don Brown's books. This one lived up to his reputation
August 5, 2017
Great read
This was a very good book. with all its twist it was very hard to put down. I would recommend it to anyone.
This was a very good book. with all its twist it was very hard to put down. I would recommend it to anyone.
February 11, 2018
Good Read
I was apprehensive at the start of the book. That’s only so much you can stomach when comes to terrorism and religion. But quarter way the book turned to be a good read.
I was apprehensive at the start of the book. That’s only so much you can stomach when comes to terrorism and religion. But quarter way the book turned to be a good read.
May 5, 2022
The action and twists and turns kept me turning pages and I’m always a sucker for a strong female lead…
September 17, 2024
Excellent - could not put it down
August 12, 2015
Don Brown in his new book, “Defiance” Book Three in the Navy Justice series published by Zondervan gives us an adventure with Zack Brewer.
From the back cover: JAG Officer Zack Brewer faces another high profile case…and a mission he hopes will rescue the best part of his past.
From a murder in Paris to a courtroom in California to a terrorist camp in the Gobi Desert, Don Brown’s follow-up to Treason and Hostage plunges into a suspense-filled journey of danger, duty, and hope.
Shannon McGilverry, an NCIS agent, has been assigned to protect Navy JAG Officer Zack Brewer. Zack is being hunted by terrorists, stalked by a psychopath, and is working his way through a perilous, politically-charged trial. When another Navy JAG officer is murdered, it’s clear how close the noose is to tightening around Zack’s own neck.
And now the rumors surface that Zack’s ex-cocounsel, Diane Colcerninan, may still be alive. Determined to risk everything to find her, Zack finds himself in need of his faith more than ever as Navy SEALS launch a daring rescue attempt—one with the potential to trigger World War III.
If you thought the first two books in this series were exciting then you are certainly in for a treat. “Defiance” is the best so far! Don Brown knows how to write a perfect thriller. First there is the murder of an international attorney. Then Zack has to deal with the posturing of a power-hungry politician. In the meantime Zack has an NCIS agent protecting him from the schemes of a psychotic stalker. To top it all off there is the high-stakes drama of a daring rescue mission. Here is what I recommend: eat dinner early, go to the bathroom, make your popcorn and turn off all your phones. You are not going to want to be disturbed while you are reading and you will want to finish the book before you go to bed. The action flies in this book and the suspense builds and builds with each page. All I can say is that you will be riveted as you flip pages as fast as you can read. You will not be disappointed. I recommend this book with enthusiasm.
If you missed the interview for “The Malacca Conspiracy”, a different series from Don Brown, and would like to listen to it and/or interviews with other authors and professionals please go to Kingdom Highlights where they are available On Demand.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Zondervan. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
From the back cover: JAG Officer Zack Brewer faces another high profile case…and a mission he hopes will rescue the best part of his past.
From a murder in Paris to a courtroom in California to a terrorist camp in the Gobi Desert, Don Brown’s follow-up to Treason and Hostage plunges into a suspense-filled journey of danger, duty, and hope.
Shannon McGilverry, an NCIS agent, has been assigned to protect Navy JAG Officer Zack Brewer. Zack is being hunted by terrorists, stalked by a psychopath, and is working his way through a perilous, politically-charged trial. When another Navy JAG officer is murdered, it’s clear how close the noose is to tightening around Zack’s own neck.
And now the rumors surface that Zack’s ex-cocounsel, Diane Colcerninan, may still be alive. Determined to risk everything to find her, Zack finds himself in need of his faith more than ever as Navy SEALS launch a daring rescue attempt—one with the potential to trigger World War III.
If you thought the first two books in this series were exciting then you are certainly in for a treat. “Defiance” is the best so far! Don Brown knows how to write a perfect thriller. First there is the murder of an international attorney. Then Zack has to deal with the posturing of a power-hungry politician. In the meantime Zack has an NCIS agent protecting him from the schemes of a psychotic stalker. To top it all off there is the high-stakes drama of a daring rescue mission. Here is what I recommend: eat dinner early, go to the bathroom, make your popcorn and turn off all your phones. You are not going to want to be disturbed while you are reading and you will want to finish the book before you go to bed. The action flies in this book and the suspense builds and builds with each page. All I can say is that you will be riveted as you flip pages as fast as you can read. You will not be disappointed. I recommend this book with enthusiasm.
If you missed the interview for “The Malacca Conspiracy”, a different series from Don Brown, and would like to listen to it and/or interviews with other authors and professionals please go to Kingdom Highlights where they are available On Demand.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Zondervan. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
September 18, 2016
Great Book !!! Included a deceitful, power-hungry Senator named Eleanor Claxton. Sure wounded like a former senator from New York !! Thrilling right through the end !!!
January 23, 2016
Don Brown definitely has the inside track writing about a Navy JAG officer, since he himself was a JAG officer for five years. DEFIANCE is the third installment in The Navy Justice Series. It follows the career of JAG Officer Zack Brewer through the up and down battles of devotion to country and personal loss at the hands of those who threaten the U.S. The authenticity of the story is its strong point. The lingo,terminology and the details given to specific events are what make this book so intriguing. This series is definitely geared more towards a male audience, since the romantic interests are never really front and center. The only negative I found in the story was the quick wrap up in the end. Without giving it away, I will say, I was disappointed that the climax was not given more development. I felt as if I didn't get to connect with the characters and experience their emotions.
March 23, 2016
The author was a Navy JAG and can't see past that experience. If he'd just stick to lawyering, this book might be OK. However, he ignores the other Services in operations and JCS/POTUS deliberations, making that part of the book unbelievable. To further exacerbate the irritation, he hired a Brit narrator, James Adams. Adams just does not sound USN and the accent grates...I'd believe Royal Navy. The characters fit their roles and the female politician running for President seems so much like, well...Hillary...in her left leaning actions. That the chain of command left Zack twisting in the wind relative to her, is really incomprehensible. The book is quite a fun read even if I do find myself saying "BS" quite often.
October 31, 2014
Although this book has a reasonable plot, the number of errors I encountered put this book in the unpublishable category. It needs to be recalled by Zondervan and run through an editor that knows about sailboats, another editor familiar with aircraft carrier operations, a proofreader and a formatter. "service" and its derivatives was consistently spelled "ser vice". If this was deliberate it needs a footnote saying why, because it certainly didn't make any sense to me. The carriage returns in the middle of sentences should have been caught by any of the above unqualified screens. Zondervan should be embarrassed to have their name on this book. Recall it, fix it, and put it out there again.
July 29, 2011
Book 3- More political commentary in this novel compared to the other two. More Republican vs Democrat and Conservative vs. Liberal viewpoints. I don't really like how almost everyone seems to be in a good or bad camp...there were only a few characters who dealt with being some place in the middle. The plot of the series is tied up nicely by the end of this novel. I think the author should dedicate more to events in the book as opposed to the constant internal questioning of the characters.
July 3, 2014
I'd give this one a big 0 if I could. Fault lies with me, I know, I keep picking up bad books.
I am fairly religious but I found the constant "prayers" of the characters annoying, most of them (and I am truly happy for them too) found God, even after years of denying him because it was the chic thing to do (sic).
The politics I also found tried my patience, all very black and white.
And the gay trial was a big "WHY?" where does it fit with the story, don't ask-don't tell should have been the authors policy on this one.
I am fairly religious but I found the constant "prayers" of the characters annoying, most of them (and I am truly happy for them too) found God, even after years of denying him because it was the chic thing to do (sic).
The politics I also found tried my patience, all very black and white.
And the gay trial was a big "WHY?" where does it fit with the story, don't ask-don't tell should have been the authors policy on this one.
August 28, 2015
This is the third in the Navy Justice trilogy which portrays what could happen if radical Islamic terrorist infiltrated the U.S. Navy. Well written from a strong Christian worldview. It kept both my husband and m y interest
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March 17, 2008
The third in the Navy Justice Series. You must read Treason and Hostage first to truly appreciate this book. Enjoyed the court-room aspects, but loved the plotting, with a little bit of romance and a whole lot of suspense and action. Escape fiction at it's best. Don't plan to do much if you start reading the series.
March 14, 2010
The Third, but hopefully not final, book of the Navy Justice Series features a Hillary-like Senator questing for the Presidency, who I suspect will make a reappearance should the series continue. In addition to the legal elements of the story that are core elements of these books, there's a goodly bit of action and adventure to keep things moving along.
August 5, 2010
This one will keep you reading - it's hard to put down. If you like military legal thrillers, this is a good choice. The author manages to give the reader a realistic picture while keeping the novel clean - great job there! I would have liked to see more emphasis on God and Scripture. I am looking forward to reading more from this author.
January 1, 2011
excellent book the final book in the series a good ending to the series. worth the time and effort to buy the whole series although there is a lot of repetetion with the characters faith moments so you have to realize this is a christian faith series book. that said it certainly is a good story line and a fun read.
June 13, 2013
I continued to very much enjoy #3 of the Navy Jag officers verses the terrorists. This one deals with a second kidnapping and a daring rescue mission which Navy Lt. Commander Zach Brewer participates. These books, while very compelling and thrilling, are completely clean with no bad language and even a definite Christian flavor. I liked them very much.
February 11, 2010
Though this is fiction, I kept thinking how these things could actually happen and it's kind of scary. I really got "sucked in", you know, when you don't want to be distracted because you want to know what happens.
May 24, 2010
The third in this series entitled "The Navy Justice Series". I really enjoyed all of them. See my review on Hostage by Don Brown which is more detail. A new book in this series, "The Malacca Cnspiracy" is due out in June 2010.
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August 2, 2011Well these books go back and forth on good and not so great! I Started this one with enjoyment but towards the middle it kinda dragged. You Zach and all his ladies! Poor guy is still heart broken over Diane though. You will have to see what happens, ;)
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August 3, 2011This is the best book of the series. It was almost like he was using the first two books to set this one up. The action was nonstop and the plot was amazing. I recommend this book and the series to all who like this genre.
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