Review: 187 Pain and Bliss by Wade J. Halverson

187 Pain and Bliss
by Wade J Halverson
(Book 2)
Pages: 302
Book Format: Trade Paperback 6x9
Subject: Fiction/Adventure

Surviving a plane crash that claims the life of his mother, 10-year-old Axle Hunter suddenly finds himself in the jungles of Thailand, wanders into an opium poppy field and enters an exotic realm far beyond the familiar — the world of the drug cartel. Rescued and adopted by Chang So'Ming, commander of the poppy farm, Axle works the fields and trains to become a Thai fighter in the ancient tradition. Axle comes to embrace the jungle and its people as family, and confronts the savagery of revenge when called upon to fight for his father's life. "This man was torturing his family. Axle was not afraid as he drove the blade into the man's neck. The gangster lay on the floor, choking on his own blood."

Years later, Axle has become a world champion Thai fighter, husband to the beautiful nurse, May, and father of his own son. But rival forces seeking to control the So'Ming poppy empire thrust Axle into a quest for revenge when they murder his family and burn down his father's compound, and Axle enlists the help of the one man he knows he can trust: Kane Silver.

The above information is obtained from Mr. Wade's website.

This book was given to me by the author, Mr. Halverson for review. The thoughts that are expressed are solely mine and mine alone. Now on the review...

This was another slam dunk for Mr. Halverson. Now I know most of you are thinking right now... This is not Cecile's normal reading habits and a book like this does not fit in her normal range reading material. But I read Mr. Halverson's first book and now I have read this one. And let's just say I can not wait to see the next Kane Silver adventure.

Mr. Wade did not disappoint.. he gave me exactly what I got in the first book... my quote, "This book is kick ass. There is some steamy sex, a hell’va lot of action, and the courage of a true man.." Expect not only do you find the courage of a true man but actually a couple of men.

I have come to truly enjoy Mr. Halverson's writing style. He seeks to tell you the whole story, the good, the bad, the absolutely ugly, but in turns gives you the moments that make you think, gives you the moments of "go get'em!" Mr. Wade's words makes me feel the dense jungle surrounding me, makes me scared of the animals in the night, hell he even makes me feel like I have run the 10 mile jog with his characters. He also makes me feel sorrow for what happens to Axel, then turns around and makes me feel the love for his wife, the joy of his son and the pride from his father.

The story keeps with the characters we met in the first book, but we get introduced to some new characters. The drama builds, the action higher, the suspense... ever more and the love... still as deep. The honor just as high and the revenge, just as sweet.

Please let me introduce you to Axel Hunter. He was ten when he and his mother were on a plane ride over Thailand when the plane crashed... and Axel found himself alone in the jungle... All alone. What is a ten year old, American boy to do in a very foreign country. Survive. At. All. Cost.

We watch Axel grow up in a world that he truly did not belong to, but a world that embraced him and loved him. And he grew to love back. He found a family of his own, to love him as their own. He found at a young age something that drives him, pushes him and gives him purpose - training, fighting and learning how to hone in on his skills of martial arts. Then in a selfish act of saving someone he respects and trust, he founds real love. May.

Life is good, life is great. Axel has everything a person could possibly want. A beautiful, loving wife, a son who adores him, a father who is proud of him and a handful of friends that are loyal to him. What more could a man ask for.....

Until his father decides to retire out of "The" business... "The" business as in being a partner in the world of a drug field. Where it is said the only way to retire... was by death. I mean come'on... do you think you just retire as being one of the top dogs in the world of a poppy field... where Opium is what you grow? But Chang, Axel's father, tried to do it the right way. He paid his partners a nice leaving package, to just walk away... But what they did, turned Axel's world upside down.

Revenge is sweet, but life is sweeter. I will not tell you more than that because what comes next is a good old fashion whoop ass to the bad guys. It is an awesome kick ass book. Mr. Wade, you did an awesome job of drawing a woman into a man's world (and I don't say that often). But this truly was an awesome book. The world will envelope you and if you allow... it will take you on a journey of a true characters.

Please go to visit Mr. Wade's place to see what other things he is cooking up -->> here.
To see my review of his first book, please go -->> here.

And remember... Keep it Dirty, Smutty & Hussy!

Book Review: Life After 187 by Wade

Life After 187 by Wade J. Halverson
Subject :FICTION / Adventure
Pages: 236
Book Format:Trade Book 6x9

Description

Sentenced to life in prison when he executes the men who murdered his wife, Kane Silver is singled out by the warden for his fi ghting ability. Along with inmates Valentino Lopez and Si’Ling Lee, Kane is drafted into service and forced to fi ght for money in high-stakes tournaments. But when the three friends escape during a New Year’s Eve match in Lake Tahoe— saving the warden’s life in the process—their situation becomes more complicated. Their status undetermined, they vanish underground and sign on to help a young woman whose parents are being held by an Argentinean drug kingpin. Follow Kane and his friends as they compete and grow closer while rediscovering what it means to be free. From Lake Tahoe and the western United States to Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Buenos Aires, and Thailand, Life After 187 takes readers on an exhilarating ride fi lled with big money, intense action, justice, and the pursuit of honor.

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This book was given to me by the author, Mr. Halverson for review. The thoughts that are expressed are solely mine and mine alone. Now on the review...

This book is kick ass. There is some steamy sex, a hell’va lot of action, and the courage of a true man. Please meet Kane Silver. Now, this book was not very high on the romance, but I will tell you that Kane made it to my Sex On A Stick Man status. How you might ask... I will let the story unfold.

Kane was raised in a military family all his life, moving from one post to another with his family. His father made the military his career; so Kane was raised to be the best the best could be. Kane followed in his father's footsteps. At the age of 25 years old, Kane's fellow comrades deemed him a Greek statue. He was in awesome shape, good looking and I my words, just plain hot. But it was not just his physical features that drew me to him, no. It was the man himself. He was all a man should be and more. He was the perfect gentleman, the perfect soldier, and all around great guy. But I do not want you to think that they man was all that perfect, for he was not ~ no one is.

Kane meet Melinda when he was serving in the Persian Gulf war. They hit it off instantly ~ love at first sight. I have to give my hat off to Mr. Wade for bringing the characters to life for me. I could see the love that Kane and Melinda shared. How deep it ran and how true it was. The depht of how they truly adored each other.
One day, like any other, all that changed. Kane's world was rocked and not in a good way. One afternoon, four men decided to break into Kane's house; with the Melinda inside. Well, the events that unfold broke my heart and had tears in my eyes. But the story did not end there.

No, Mr. Wade pushed farther into the depths of how far would a man go to do the right thing. Kane's life changed. I do not want to give away to much of the book, but know that I found myself rooting for Kane through the whole thing. The thing that may bore some women are the fighting scenes. I watch a lot of mma(mixed martial arts) shows and such, so for me, this was awesome. I felt like I was standing on the side of Kane and his opponent, watching them fight. I felt like I was right there when Kane would be doing his daily workouts. Mr. Wade did a brilliant job at luring into the intoxicating tale of Kane's journey in life.

I can honestly say this was an awesome book. The ride it took me one and where it ended, I never saw that coming. The love that is in the book is simply amazing. First with his wife, then you see it trickled down to his friends. Family. The loyalty to everyone Kane comes into contact with is not lost either. He is a man of honor and code and most of all respect.

A man who would defend me no matter the cost, honor his own values and morals, treat everyone with the respect they deserve, fight for his friends and love with all his heart is definitely a sex on a stick man to me. So, if you would like to meet a man of such description, I think you should definitely go out and get this book. It definitely leaving you feeling a sense of satisfaction and it will leave a smile on your face.

Mr. Wade, I appreciate you allowing me the time to read and review your book and I look forward to many more. Good luck to you sir!

Please feel free to visit Mr. Halverson's site --->> here.
You can also go to Amazon.com to buy the book and see other reviews of this book --->>> here.
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Hope you enjoyed the review!!!