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NOTE for August RE Kerry Donovan.I personally would like to send a message to all members, re- our BOTM and Q and A for September.
Kerry Donovan.
Kerry, is a member of this group and I would like to think a friend now, has been for quite a few years.
Many of my long standing members and friends know I love my action thrillers, my favourite genre.
I have listed many times on here my favourite thriller authors, always Kerry is in my top ten, among some well established and loved authors.
In September we have Kerry J Donovan's great series of Ryan Kaine, this series gets better and better, always added into the books are a hint of great humour, strong characters, great action, , and fast pace.
Please join us, and read this great series.
Here is my 4.16 rounded to 4 stars review of On the Run by Kerry J. Donovan:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Action Thriller
Book 1 in the Ryan Kaine series
Fast-paced, compelling protagonist dilemma, authentic feeling operations, multiple view-points
Graphic violence / torture
Abrupt sequel hook leaving a partial cliffhanger ending
Would have liked a little more character development
PamG wrote: "Here is my 4.16 rounded to 4 stars review of On the Run by Kerry J. Donovan:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Action Thriller
Book 1 in the Ryan K..."
Your note about the partial cliffhanger is the part that would decide whether book one worked for me. Did Kaine’s central dilemma reach a satisfying pause even though the larger arc stayed open, or did the ending withhold too much of its own payoff?
The partial cliffhanger seems to run through the series. Now that I know what to expect about that, I can enjoy the central dilemma in each book knowing that that one aspect isn't going to be resolved anytime soon.
PamG wrote: "The partial cliffhanger seems to run through the series. Now that I know what to expect about that, I can enjoy the central dilemma in each book knowing that that one aspect isn't going to be resol..."Knowing that the unresolved thread is a series feature probably changes the contract with the reader. Does each book still give Kaine a complete enough immediate problem to make the ongoing cliffhanger feel like momentum rather than unfinished business?
Vera wrote: "Does each book still give Kaine a complete enough immediate problem to make the ongoing cliffhanger feel like momentum rather than unfinished business?..."Yes.
Kerry's books get stronger and stronger, especially as you get to know the characters.The stories get stronger, love the touch of humour, and the great action.
Sean wrote: "NOTE for August RE Kerry Donovan.I personally would like to send a message to all members, re- our BOTM and Q and A for September.
Kerry Donovan.
Kerry, is a member of this group and I would ..."
Hi Sean,
Thanks so much for featuring my book, On the Run, and for having me in the group for the Q & A. I hope your members enjoy the read!
Cheers,
Kerry
For all the fans of Ryan Kaine, read on... right to the end!Goodreads Q & A Session
A reminder that On the Run is Book of the Month in the "A Good Thriller" Goodreads group and I've been invited to answer some fans questions, so if you have any burning questions about On the Run or general questions about any of my books, jump into the group now and post them! I can't wait to hear from you all. Click the link above or the image below to join.
I do have one request: no spoilers or specific questions where the answer could lead to a spoiler, please. If you have questions like this, my inbox is always open.
DCI Jones - Inside View Download Code Contest Winner
Congratulations to Terri!
The question was: what was DCI Jones' wife's name? And the answer is: Sian.
Ryan Kaine Audio Download Code Contest
Yes we have another contest! This time it's winner's choice of a single audiobook code and you can choose from all the Ryan Kaine books from On the Attack to On the Brink (inclusive). All you need to do is tell me the answer to this question: What is Lara Orchard's profession? Bonus entry: What is Lara Orchard's call sign? The contest will be drawn on the 31st of October. Open to all readers in all countries.
Other News
Thank you all for your patience while I've been re-editing and sprucing up all the books in my back catalogue ready for all the audio and translations that my publisher has created so far. Your support means everything.
Now for the great news. I've just written "the end" on the 15th Ryan Kaine book! That's right, it's already in my editor's queue right now. The not-so-great news is, it's not the first book off the rank, so I have no information on when it will be released... yet. Stick around to be the first to know and read a short excerpt!
And that's it for now. Stay safe, keep reading, and thank you for being a Friend.
Cheers,
Kerry
This is the first book in the Ryan Kaine series. A routine operation ends in tragedy. Kaine, a highly decorated former Royal Marine, becomes the target of a nationwide manhunt. The police want him on terrorism charges and a sinister organization wants him dead.
Goodreads Information:
Published: 1 Nov 2020
Kindle Edition: 394 pages
Paperback: 404 pages
More about Kerry: #1 bestselling author with the US-based Lucky Shores romantic suspense series and the Ryan Kaine military action thrillers, and creator of the popular DCI Jones Casebook series of police procedurals.