🌋 🚁 🚨 "The Price of Valor" (Global Search and Rescue #3) (2020) 🚨🚁 🌋 - Book Review
MY
REVIEW
Series: Global
Search and Rescue (Book #3)
Paperback: 368
pages
Publisher: Revell
(October 6, 2020)
Language: English
ISBN-10:
0800735862
ISBN-13: 978-0800735869
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“Former
Navy SEAL Hamilton Jones thought that the love of his life was dead. But when a
girl claiming to be his daughter shows up with a dire message from his wife,
Ham knows he will stop at nothing to find her and bring her home.
Kidnapped by rebels while serving as an interpreter in Ukraine, Signe Kincaid
has spent the past decade secreting out valuable information about Russian
assets in the US to her CIA handler. Fearing for her daughter after being
discovered as an operative, Signe sends her to Ham for safekeeping. She's ready
to give her life for her country, and she can hardly expect Ham to rescue her
after breaking his heart over and over.
When Ham discovers the reason Signe has kept her distance, he must choose
between love for his wife and love for the nation he has vowed to protect. Will
he save the many? Or the few?”
Thank you in advance to Revell (a division of Baker Books) for providing a complimentary review copy through Library Thing. A positive review was not required and all words are my own.
“The Price of Valor” is the thrilling, high adventure conclusion to the Global Search and Rescue series that started in January with “The Way of the Brave”. Orion and Jenny’s story does get some conclusion in this book.
This is Hamilton “Ham” Jones’ story, most of which was established in the prior book – “The Heart of a Hero”. Jake and Aria are present in this book with the hurricane being mentioned as well.
Since some of the events referenced in this book were previously established in the two prior novels, it is best to read “The Way of the Brave” and “The Heart of a Hero” prior to reading this one. Those two books are how I was introduced to Warren’s suspense line. I do have a romance book of hers that I got for free but have yet to read.
There is a mention of rape in this novel. This is an off-page, prior to the book’s beginning event. Readers sensitive to that subject might want to take caution when reading it.
“The Price of Valor” is a multi-faceted, fast-paced, thrilling read set with a touch of international spy intrigue. Written intensely from the beginning with a natural disaster (volcano anyone?) to start things off, the pacing doesn’t stop thanks to Warren’s vivid and descriptive writing. It was definitely an exciting, thrilling, edge of seat intense read that produced some heart-stopping and head-whipping moments. There were a few issues with some past/present scene transitions which could be confusing though it doesn’t take away from the story.
In addition to more of Jenny’s background being revealed, so too is Ham’s which is expected since this is his story.
I was slow to get into this one for some reason, but as I stayed with it, it picked up and left me not wanting to put it down. Worse once it got halfway. I did find I liked it the best of the series, and it had far less technical language. As a Revell Reads reviewer for book one (#1) and winning book two (#2), I was eager to see how the series was going to end.
There is a hot issue in this novel with the Russia/election deal and some readers might find this a bit too close to reality. And, it could seem like this novel has political undertones – which it does, to a point.
The intensity of the intrigue and plot added to the enjoyment of this novel. It was slightly predictable which was Signe was going to turn. But, the author did her best to stir up quite a bit of doubt.
Somewhat spoiler here – fans of the Montana Marshalls series (“Knox”, “Tate”, “Ford”, “Wyatt”, and “Ruby Jane”) will be glad to see the return of some of the main characters (Ford, and Ruby Jane), a mention of one (Knox) and a supportive one from that series (Scarlett) appears here as well.
I enjoyed the Shakey’s Pizza reference as it was part of my childhood when I lived in California. I also enjoyed the “I Will Always Love You” (Dolly Parton) song inclusion as well.
This story, unlike some, is not wrapped up in the matter of days or weeks; it does go about one (1) to two (2) months, which is pretty interesting. Usually stories that drag out that become boring and monotonous. Not this one. It is hard to tell a story such as this without rushing it or dragging it along. Warren obviously masters story telling in keeping this interesting.
There is a lot of high-octane drama that seems natural with the series. I’m wondering what Warren has planned next and who next we’ll see.
As it is distributed by a Christian/Faith themed publisher, there are loads of references to God, prayers, and lots of bible quotes. Though, given what Ham and his crew does for a living – this is to be expected.
Fans of the author, the previous two books, and the Montana Marshalls series will more than likely enjoy this.
As soon as I can save up the money, I’ll probably be adding “Knox”, “Tate”, “Ford”, “Wyatt”, and “Ruby Jane” to my library – they’re on the Amazon wish list for certain.
RATING:
4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Goodreads
4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Bookbub
4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Personal Rating (see rating explanation in this blog: https://readingexcursions.blogspot.com/2020/01/rating-system-2020-changes.html)
Other Books in this Series:
Series: Global Search and Rescue
(Book 1) “Former pararescue jumper Orion Starr is
haunted by the memory of a rescue gone wrong. He may be living alone in Alaska
now, but the pain of his failure--and his injuries--has followed him there from Afghanistan. He has no desire to join Hamilton Jones's elite rescue team, but
he also can't shirk his duty when the call comes in to rescue three lost
climbers on Denali.
Former CIA profiler and psychiatrist Jenny Calhoun's yearly extreme challenge
with her best friends is her only escape from the guilt that has sunk its claws
into her. As a consultant during a top-secret mission to root out the Taliban,
she green-lighted an operation that ended in ambush and lives lost. When her
cathartic climb on Denali turns deadly, she'll be forced to trust her life and
the lives of her friends to the most dangerous of heroes--the man she nearly
killed.
Her skills and his experience are exactly what's needed to prevent another
tragedy--but in order to truly set Orion free from his painful past, Jenny will
have to reveal hers. They'll have to put their wounds behind them to survive,
but at what cost?”
“Jake Silver may not be able to put the
memories of his time as a sniper and Navy SEAL behind him, but at least he can
put his skills to use as a part of the Jones Inc. rescue team. Saving the life
of pediatric heart surgeon Dr. Aria Sinclair on Denali helped too. Now he can't
get her out of his head, and when he hears she is in the path of a hurricane
down in Key West he can't help but jump on a plane to rescue her.
Aria has dedicated her life to helping children born with defective hearts.
After all, she was one of those children. Now driven to succeed, she lives a
lonely, stressful life. One she would have lost on Denali if it hadn't been for
Jake. Jake is exciting and handsome, but he's also dangerous, and she's already
lost one person she loves. She can't bear it again.
It's not until she finds herself trapped in the middle of a category 4
hurricane that she can admit she needs Jake desperately. With their very
survival in the balance, can they hope for a second chance at life . . . and
love?”
ABOUT
THE AUTHOR
Susan May Warren is the USA Today bestselling author of more than 65 novels with more than 1 million books sold, including The Way of the Brave and The Heart of a Hero, as well as the Montana Rescue series. Winner of a RITA Award and multiple Christy and Carol Awards, as well as the HOLT Medallion and numerous Readers' Choice Awards, Susan makes her home in Minnesota. Find her online at www.susanmaywarren.com, on Facebook @SusanMayWarrenFiction, and on Twitter @susanmaywarren.
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