Levon's
Trade: Levon Cade Book 1
Levon Cade is the newest tough guy on
the literary scene. Cade, I think, is much like his author, ace action writer
Chuck Dixon: a tall, honorable, mildly shy father who means no man harm. But,
unlike his multi-talented creator, trouble finds Cade on a regular basis
(or—maybe Cade is more like his creator than we thought ...). In this terrific
debut of a promising new series, Cade is a retired military man, working
construction and taking care of his young daughter Merry. When his boss asks
him to track down his missing college student daughter, the money is good and Cade
reluctantly agrees. He finds himself in a bit over his head, fighting some
unsavory mob types who don’t appreciate Cade turning over the rocks they’re
living under. Violence ensues.
I
love the fact that, despite being a tough combat veteran and hand-to-hand
combat expert, Levon is a very human protagonist. He loves his daughter, he
lives by lessons taught from his fellow soldier Gunny Leffertz, and is not
perfect. He makes some mistakes, and his vigilante actions cause some
repercussions that will probably drive the story for some volumes to come.
Full
of driving action, flying bullets and good parenting. Don’t miss Levon’s Trade!
Rating: **** out of 5 stars
Levon's Night: Levon Cade Book 2
Dixon grows as a novelist with every new book. Levon’s Night is even better than the first Cade story. Due to the
events in that first book, Levon and his daughter Merry have moved to a remote
part of Maine to lay low for a while. They’re so remote when the snow starts
falling they had better hope the larder is stocked and they have enough baloney
to last until spring. Of course it would have to be the town a rich Bernie
Madoff-type criminal has chosen to purchase a safe house. Or safe mansion, more
like. Unfortunately, the mansion doesn’t prove to be so safe when a team of
very bad mercenaries come searching for treasure that may be hidden in the
house during a nasty blizzard. They’ve invaded several such mansions around the
world and they’re getting tired of looking. Their M.O. is to kill everything
moving, then tear the house to pieces in their treasure hunt. In this case the
entire town is marked for destruction. The only thing between the townspeople
and utter devastation ... is Levon Cade. And he’s all outta bubble gum.
Levon
Cade is fast becoming one of my favorite action heroes. Quiet with a generous
kind streak, all he wants is to be left alone to raise his daughter in peace.
But when someone—or group of someones—approach him with violence in their
hearts, that person or group will be dealt with. Levon is a protector with that
special set of skills you want in someone on your side. And pray Levon Cade is
on your side. An action packed, snow-covered, thrill-a-minute read. Highly
recommended.
Rating: **** out of 5 stars.
Levon's Ride: Levon Cade Book 2.5
On the road after the events in Levon’s Night,
Levon Cade and his daughter Merry stop at a roadside diner for a quick meal.
When Levon walks outside to check his SUV, it’s gone. The stolen car means
nothing to him, but the guns, cash and diamonds hidden inside are another
matter.
Using his military training, street smarts and a load of common sense,
Levon tracks down the local car thieves and their chop shop, but finds no sign
of the SUV. Where he goes from there is where the story really takes off. Oh,
and there’s the mob hitman who’s been chasing Levon and Merry and is very close
to catching up with them. A series of events converge with some very bad
timing. For the bad guys.
This short story acts as a bridge between books two
and three of the Levon Cade saga. Dixon keeps the stakes high and the
action tight, as Levon, who has already lost so much, stands to lose what
little he has salvaged for his and his daughter’s future. It would probably be
smart not to stand in his way. The novel also has spot illustrations by one of
the most talented artists around, Butch Guice. At $1.99 on Kindle (and free this
month on Kindle Unlimited), why aren’t you downloading it right now? Bring on
book #3!
Rating: **** out of 5 stars
