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Levon Cade #5
Levon's War: A Vigilante Justice Thriller
His word is his bond.
A promise made in the past takes Levon Cade from the hills of Alabama to the caliphate of ISIS.
The US Marine turned backwoods vigilante returns to the Iraqi desert on a mission of mercy that will take him to the heart of terror.
It will take all his skills, all his courage and all his will to survive the hell that Mosul has become.
It’s time for Levon’s War.
A promise made in the past takes Levon Cade from the hills of Alabama to the caliphate of ISIS.
The US Marine turned backwoods vigilante returns to the Iraqi desert on a mission of mercy that will take him to the heart of terror.
It will take all his skills, all his courage and all his will to survive the hell that Mosul has become.
It’s time for Levon’s War.
280 pages, Paperback
First published January 29, 2018
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Chuck Dixon
3,436 books1,040 followersCharles "Chuck" Dixon is an American comic book writer, perhaps best-known for long runs on Batman titles in the 1990s.
His earliest comics work was writing Evangeline first for Comico Comics in 1984 (then later for First Comics, who published the on-going series), on which he worked with his then-wife, the artist Judith Hunt. His big break came one year later, when editor Larry Hama hired him to write back-up stories for Marvel Comics' The Savage Sword of Conan.
In 1986, he began working for Eclipse Comics, writing Airboy with artist Tim Truman. Continuing to write for both Marvel and (mainly) Eclipse on these titles, as well as launching Strike! with artist Tom Lyle in August 1987 and Valkyrie with artist Paul Gulacy in October 1987, he began work on Carl Potts' Alien Legion series for Marvel's Epic Comics imprint, under editor Archie Goodwin. He also produced a three-issue adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit for Eclipse with artist David Wenzel between 1989 and 1990, and began writing Marc Spector: Moon Knight in June 1989.
His Punisher OGN Kingdom Gone (August, 1990) led to him working on the monthly The Punisher War Journal (and later, more monthly and occasional Punisher titles), and also brought him to the attention of DC Comics editor Denny O'Neil, who asked him to produce a Robin mini-series. The mini proved popular enough to spawn two sequels - The Joker's Wild (1991) and Cry of the Huntress (1992) - which led to both an ongoing monthly series (which Dixon wrote for 100 issues before leaving to work with CrossGen Comics), and to Dixon working on Detective Comics from #644-738 through the major Batman stories KnightFall & KnightsEnd (for which he helped create the key character of Bane), DC One Million , Contagion , Legacy , Cataclysm and No Man's Land . Much of his run was illustrated by Graham Nolan.
He was DC's most prolific Batman-writer in the mid-1990s (rivalled perhaps in history by Bill Finger and Dennis O'Neil) - in addition to writing Detective Comics he pioneered the individual series for Robin , Nightwing (which he wrote for 70 issues, and returned to briefly with 2005's #101) and Batgirl , as well as creating the team and book Birds of Prey .
While writing multiple Punisher and Batman comics (and October 1994's Punisher/Batman crossover), he also found time to launch Team 7 for Jim Lee's WildStorm/Image and Prophet for Rob Liefeld's Extreme Studios. He also wrote many issues of Catwoman and Green Arrow , regularly having about seven titles out each and every month between the years 1993 and 1998.
In March, 2002, Dixon turned his attention to CrossGen's output, salthough he co-wrote with Scott Beatty the origin of Barbara Gordon's Batgirl in 2003's Batgirl: Year One. For CrossGen he took over some of the comics of the out-going Mark Waid, taking over Sigil from #21, and Crux with #13. He launched Way of the Rat in June 2002, Brath (March '03), The Silken Ghost (June '03) and the pirate comic El Cazador (Oct '03), as well as editing Robert Rodi's non-Sigilverse The Crossovers. He also wrote the Ruse spin-off Archard's Agents one-shots in January and November '03 and April '04, the last released shortly before CrossGen's complete collapse forced the cancellation of all of its comics, before which Dixon wrote a single issue of Sojourn (May '04). Dixon's Way of the Rat #24, Brath #14 and El Cazador #6 were among the last comics released from the then-bankrupt publisher.
On June 10, 2008, Dixon announced on his forum that he was no longer "employed by DC Comics in any capacity."
His earliest comics work was writing Evangeline first for Comico Comics in 1984 (then later for First Comics, who published the on-going series), on which he worked with his then-wife, the artist Judith Hunt. His big break came one year later, when editor Larry Hama hired him to write back-up stories for Marvel Comics' The Savage Sword of Conan.
In 1986, he began working for Eclipse Comics, writing Airboy with artist Tim Truman. Continuing to write for both Marvel and (mainly) Eclipse on these titles, as well as launching Strike! with artist Tom Lyle in August 1987 and Valkyrie with artist Paul Gulacy in October 1987, he began work on Carl Potts' Alien Legion series for Marvel's Epic Comics imprint, under editor Archie Goodwin. He also produced a three-issue adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit for Eclipse with artist David Wenzel between 1989 and 1990, and began writing Marc Spector: Moon Knight in June 1989.
His Punisher OGN Kingdom Gone (August, 1990) led to him working on the monthly The Punisher War Journal (and later, more monthly and occasional Punisher titles), and also brought him to the attention of DC Comics editor Denny O'Neil, who asked him to produce a Robin mini-series. The mini proved popular enough to spawn two sequels - The Joker's Wild (1991) and Cry of the Huntress (1992) - which led to both an ongoing monthly series (which Dixon wrote for 100 issues before leaving to work with CrossGen Comics), and to Dixon working on Detective Comics from #644-738 through the major Batman stories KnightFall & KnightsEnd (for which he helped create the key character of Bane), DC One Million , Contagion , Legacy , Cataclysm and No Man's Land . Much of his run was illustrated by Graham Nolan.
He was DC's most prolific Batman-writer in the mid-1990s (rivalled perhaps in history by Bill Finger and Dennis O'Neil) - in addition to writing Detective Comics he pioneered the individual series for Robin , Nightwing (which he wrote for 70 issues, and returned to briefly with 2005's #101) and Batgirl , as well as creating the team and book Birds of Prey .
While writing multiple Punisher and Batman comics (and October 1994's Punisher/Batman crossover), he also found time to launch Team 7 for Jim Lee's WildStorm/Image and Prophet for Rob Liefeld's Extreme Studios. He also wrote many issues of Catwoman and Green Arrow , regularly having about seven titles out each and every month between the years 1993 and 1998.
In March, 2002, Dixon turned his attention to CrossGen's output, salthough he co-wrote with Scott Beatty the origin of Barbara Gordon's Batgirl in 2003's Batgirl: Year One. For CrossGen he took over some of the comics of the out-going Mark Waid, taking over Sigil from #21, and Crux with #13. He launched Way of the Rat in June 2002, Brath (March '03), The Silken Ghost (June '03) and the pirate comic El Cazador (Oct '03), as well as editing Robert Rodi's non-Sigilverse The Crossovers. He also wrote the Ruse spin-off Archard's Agents one-shots in January and November '03 and April '04, the last released shortly before CrossGen's complete collapse forced the cancellation of all of its comics, before which Dixon wrote a single issue of Sojourn (May '04). Dixon's Way of the Rat #24, Brath #14 and El Cazador #6 were among the last comics released from the then-bankrupt publisher.
On June 10, 2008, Dixon announced on his forum that he was no longer "employed by DC Comics in any capacity."
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March 3, 2018
Another awesome entry in the Levon Cade series.
Years ago, Cade made a promise to a brother in arms. And to Cade, his word is his bond. So he finds his way into ISIS territory, where he has to rescue some young girls from human trafficking.
Meanwhile, Merry is picked up by the FBI and sent into foster care...which doesn't work out for anyone.
Great stuff all the way around. The scenes with Merry really make you think about both the foster care system and the law enforcement. Both seem incredibly timely, yet not "ripped from the headlines."
Highly recommended. Read it Post-Haste!
Years ago, Cade made a promise to a brother in arms. And to Cade, his word is his bond. So he finds his way into ISIS territory, where he has to rescue some young girls from human trafficking.
Meanwhile, Merry is picked up by the FBI and sent into foster care...which doesn't work out for anyone.
Great stuff all the way around. The scenes with Merry really make you think about both the foster care system and the law enforcement. Both seem incredibly timely, yet not "ripped from the headlines."
Highly recommended. Read it Post-Haste!
November 5, 2018
A couple of plots going on with the novel. Merry, Cade's daughter is being pursued by Nancy Valdez of the Treasury department. Valdez thinks that Merry can lead her to Cade and the missing billions. Valdez puts Merry in the foster system and the bad things that happen with that.
Meanwhile, Cade trying to keep a promise to a former member of his combat team, goes to Iraq to try and save that man's family from ISIS.
All in all, not a bad story. The flipping between the two plots keeps things moving along at a good pace.
To understand why Treasury is looking so hard for all of that money, one has to go back to the second book of the series and the shootout in Maine.
Meanwhile, Cade trying to keep a promise to a former member of his combat team, goes to Iraq to try and save that man's family from ISIS.
All in all, not a bad story. The flipping between the two plots keeps things moving along at a good pace.
To understand why Treasury is looking so hard for all of that money, one has to go back to the second book of the series and the shootout in Maine.
February 21, 2022
Levon heads to IS-torn Iraq to keep a promise made to a Yazidi man he met while serving there. Merry gets put into a foster home by Treasury agents eager to find the money Levon has, and shows smarts, guts, and determination that would make her father proud.
Of the two characters, little Merry is the more likable, even if she's not as lethal and well-trained as Levon.
Of the two characters, little Merry is the more likable, even if she's not as lethal and well-trained as Levon.
December 8, 2024
More like Merry’s War
January 29, 2024
Hello, dear readers; welcome to another review of a thrilling book by Chuck Dixon.
You may have heard of his Levon Cade series, which follows the adventures of a former Marine sniper who always keeps his promises. Today, I will tell you about the sixth book in the series, 'Levon's War,' which is a gripping story of loyalty, honor, and courage. It takes us back to Iraq, where Levon once served and made a friend who saved his life. Levon swore he would protect his family if anything ever happened to him. Years later, Levon learns that his friend is in trouble again and his family is in danger. He doesn't hesitate to go back to Iraq and fulfill his oath. But what he finds there is a nightmare of terror and violence. His friend's wife has been killed, and a ruthless gang has kidnapped his two little girls. Levon is determined to rescue them at any cost, even if it means going against the odds and facing his own demons.
This book is a roller coaster of emotions and action. Chuck Dixon knows how to keep you on the edge of your seat with his vivid descriptions and realistic characters. You will feel like you are there with Levon, sharing his pain, anger, and hope. You will root for him as he fights through the enemies and obstacles between him and the girls. You will also learn more about Levon's past and what made him the man he is today.
If you are looking for a book that will make your heart race and your adrenaline pump, 'Levon's War' is the one for you. It is a book that shows the power of friendship, the value of honor, and the strength of the human spirit. It is a book that you won't be able to put down until you finish it. Trust me, you won't want to miss it.
• ASIN: B09V894ZFV
• Publisher: Rough Edges Press
• Publication Date: 3/30/2022
• File Size: 3899 KB
• Print Length: 282 pages
• Genre: Pulp Thrillers Vigilante Justice International Mystery & Crime
You may have heard of his Levon Cade series, which follows the adventures of a former Marine sniper who always keeps his promises. Today, I will tell you about the sixth book in the series, 'Levon's War,' which is a gripping story of loyalty, honor, and courage. It takes us back to Iraq, where Levon once served and made a friend who saved his life. Levon swore he would protect his family if anything ever happened to him. Years later, Levon learns that his friend is in trouble again and his family is in danger. He doesn't hesitate to go back to Iraq and fulfill his oath. But what he finds there is a nightmare of terror and violence. His friend's wife has been killed, and a ruthless gang has kidnapped his two little girls. Levon is determined to rescue them at any cost, even if it means going against the odds and facing his own demons.
This book is a roller coaster of emotions and action. Chuck Dixon knows how to keep you on the edge of your seat with his vivid descriptions and realistic characters. You will feel like you are there with Levon, sharing his pain, anger, and hope. You will root for him as he fights through the enemies and obstacles between him and the girls. You will also learn more about Levon's past and what made him the man he is today.
If you are looking for a book that will make your heart race and your adrenaline pump, 'Levon's War' is the one for you. It is a book that shows the power of friendship, the value of honor, and the strength of the human spirit. It is a book that you won't be able to put down until you finish it. Trust me, you won't want to miss it.
• ASIN: B09V894ZFV
• Publisher: Rough Edges Press
• Publication Date: 3/30/2022
• File Size: 3899 KB
• Print Length: 282 pages
• Genre: Pulp Thrillers Vigilante Justice International Mystery & Crime
March 15, 2023
"Levon's War", fifth in the Levon Cade series, marks a return to form as Chuck Dixon adeptly weaves the strands together. It's still extremely violent at times - Leon doesn't take prisoners - but the plotting is simple and effective.
Levon once promised a comrade that if he was needed in Iraq he would return. And now he has - in search of stolen teenage children taken by ISIS.
He leaves his young daughter Merry with Uncle Fern in Alabama.
The FBI, however, have finally tracked her down and they effectively kidnap her and send her into the foster care system. She'll need her wits and accumulated wisdom (mostly from Leon, Gunny and Fern) to survive.
It's quite a straightforward read but very well told.
4 Stars.
Levon once promised a comrade that if he was needed in Iraq he would return. And now he has - in search of stolen teenage children taken by ISIS.
He leaves his young daughter Merry with Uncle Fern in Alabama.
The FBI, however, have finally tracked her down and they effectively kidnap her and send her into the foster care system. She'll need her wits and accumulated wisdom (mostly from Leon, Gunny and Fern) to survive.
It's quite a straightforward read but very well told.
4 Stars.
March 30, 2019
This book is different than any other Levon Cade offering. Being hunted by every alphabet soup agency in the states, who want him dead or alive, he none-the-less heads to Iraq to help a friend whose family has been kidnapped. Lots of death defying action there. But the most intriguing story line in the book, to me, has to do with his daughter Merry. In an effort to draw him out in the open, the FBI pulls Cade's daughter from Uncle Fern and places her in a foster care home that just doesn't have her best interest in mind. It took Merry burning down the garage to get someone's attention as to what is going on.
August 16, 2022
* I paid for this book. I also help Mr Dixon with a social media website. I did not ask for, nor receive this book free*
This is a very interesting series. Somewhat similar to Jack reacher - but with a difference.
In this story Cade goes to the Middle East to help an old friend recover his daughter from a warlord.
Meanwhile his daughter's placed into foster care as the federal government investigates his family.
The story goes between his daughters adventure and his adventure.
There's explosions gunshots fires and interesting story lines.
This is a very interesting series. Somewhat similar to Jack reacher - but with a difference.
In this story Cade goes to the Middle East to help an old friend recover his daughter from a warlord.
Meanwhile his daughter's placed into foster care as the federal government investigates his family.
The story goes between his daughters adventure and his adventure.
There's explosions gunshots fires and interesting story lines.
June 7, 2019
Another great book in the Levon Cade series. This book was expertly written with an engaging plot, great characters and lots of action. There were times during this book that I was genuinely afraid for one of the main characters. And when retribution was handed out, it was very satisfying.
If you like men's action/adventure stories then this series is for you. I can not recommend it highly enough!!
If you like men's action/adventure stories then this series is for you. I can not recommend it highly enough!!
June 18, 2024
First disappointment for me in the series. Levon goes back to where he fought in the past to help a former colleague survive in his war-torn country. Meanwhile, the feds have identified Levon and closed in on his daughter.
I prefer the vigilante justice of the first books compared to the war fighting. And Merry's story arc is just sad. Hopefully Dixon gets back to what makes this series great.
I prefer the vigilante justice of the first books compared to the war fighting. And Merry's story arc is just sad. Hopefully Dixon gets back to what makes this series great.
November 29, 2019
I see there is another book coming out, but this one was the perfect close out to the Omnibus. Cade returns to the middle east to keep a promise to a friend. Meanwhile the government agents catch up to his daughter. Toward the end things seem to be going Cade's way... I just hope the man can find a bit of peace.
March 21, 2024
Chuck Dixon outdoes himself with each one of these fantastic pulp action thrillers. Levon Cade is sort of a backwoods hillybilly Mack Bolan and Dixon masterfully parcels out background info on him. The action comes fast and furious and the pace never lags. Perfect for fans of Reacher or Frank Castle.
March 9, 2018
Another great chapter in the Levon Cade series.
This series keeps delivering. In this chapter we get a little more insight on the kind of man Levon is and a nice side story with his daughter Merry. Recommended.
This series keeps delivering. In this chapter we get a little more insight on the kind of man Levon is and a nice side story with his daughter Merry. Recommended.
September 27, 2018
Levon returns to the fight.
Another excellent read by the legend Chuck Dixon! Levon cuts a swath through ISIS in an attempt to fulfill a promise. As always, the action is tight and gripping. Highly recommended!
Another excellent read by the legend Chuck Dixon! Levon cuts a swath through ISIS in an attempt to fulfill a promise. As always, the action is tight and gripping. Highly recommended!
November 14, 2018
Split story but still a page-turner
I ended up reading Merry and Levan.Cade's stories separately. They've both great, but not well-connected. Still, if book 6 were available, I'd snatch it up. These are very satisfying reads for anyone with a still-functional moral compass.
I ended up reading Merry and Levan.Cade's stories separately. They've both great, but not well-connected. Still, if book 6 were available, I'd snatch it up. These are very satisfying reads for anyone with a still-functional moral compass.
April 23, 2024
Kevin Cade Series
Started reading Kevin's Trade as I am a fan of Jason Statham, who stars in the upcoming movie of the same name. A quick read, lots of actionable seesaw between chapters. Got the whole collection on kindle. A real page turner...
Started reading Kevin's Trade as I am a fan of Jason Statham, who stars in the upcoming movie of the same name. A quick read, lots of actionable seesaw between chapters. Got the whole collection on kindle. A real page turner...
November 3, 2025
Justice finally hits back
The pacing is spot on and the tensions is constant. I my absolute dislike for some of the characters was high so when certain people finally faces consequences it was pure satisfaction.
The pacing is spot on and the tensions is constant. I my absolute dislike for some of the characters was high so when certain people finally faces consequences it was pure satisfaction.
March 8, 2018
Good book, i liked all of the books in this series. A little short though
March 30, 2018
Outstanding read
I have enjoyed each one of the Levon books. Always excellent, great characters and strong storylines. Can not wait for the next. Thank you, 😺
I have enjoyed each one of the Levon books. Always excellent, great characters and strong storylines. Can not wait for the next. Thank you, 😺
April 3, 2018
What can I say, most of Chuck Dixon books i can take or leave, I am however hooked on levon . Most enjoyable
September 25, 2018
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I read the entire Levin cade series of 5 books in 1 marathon reading binge. I hope there will be a book 6 soon
I read the entire Levin cade series of 5 books in 1 marathon reading binge. I hope there will be a book 6 soon
August 19, 2024
At this point in the series, Merry is as compelling - if not even more so - than the titular Levon.
War comes in many forms. All Cades kick arse.
War comes in many forms. All Cades kick arse.
February 4, 2025
Love it! A Reacher type vigilante released on ISIS. Gets no better or more fun.
April 7, 2025
Nice change of pace
June 8, 2025
I skimmed through about 100 pages of this book. Taking the story to the Middle East did not do it for me. Boring and forgettable.
June 11, 2025
Didn't like the beginning, but the middle and ending were great!
November 20, 2025
You read this series for the constant action, this book continues to deliver on that promise. Great book for a three hour plane ride.
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May 21, 2018Levon's back, and leaving a trail of bodies in his wake.
Levon's going back to the hell of Iraq to help a friend in need. In this taught thriller, the ex-marine and full time bad ass must help a man he owes a debt to, and Levon Cade is a man who pays his debts, even if it takes him to hell and back! But the surly soldier is not the only one going through hell, as his young daughter is caught up in a deepening well of trouble on her own, back home, as the government has finally caught up with the Cade family. Will either Levon's or Merry's lives ever be the same after this adventure? Find out for yourself within the pages of Levon's War!
Levon's going back to the hell of Iraq to help a friend in need. In this taught thriller, the ex-marine and full time bad ass must help a man he owes a debt to, and Levon Cade is a man who pays his debts, even if it takes him to hell and back! But the surly soldier is not the only one going through hell, as his young daughter is caught up in a deepening well of trouble on her own, back home, as the government has finally caught up with the Cade family. Will either Levon's or Merry's lives ever be the same after this adventure? Find out for yourself within the pages of Levon's War!
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