Warriors: An Alex Hawke Novel, Book 8

I have read most, if not all of Ted Bell's Alex Hawke series of books, and am a fan. However, for some reason I had trouble getting started into this novel, once I did get into it (say 50+ pages) it then grabbed me and held me for the duration.Again we have the same gaggle of players assembled to save the world - Hawke, Congreve, Pelham, Stokely Jones, etc. The author brings them all to life in every smallest detail - and in this case Stokely Jones, becoming Sir Stokely.The author not only gives creates good plots, as most of his books have several going at once, but also gives you the feel of the location - be it the Georgetown section of Washington, DC or the stunning lobby and public areas of Claridges in London, or whichever location is being described in that section of his books.I did find one plot flaw - Hawke gives Sabrina the weekend off, she is to return on Sunday, as Hawke is departing on Monday - Sabrina returns on Sunday, later than planned but still on Sunday, but Hawke is already gone, or at least that is the way it seemed to me as written.Also, the author accurately describes a favorite restaurant of one of the characters, a Georgetown University grad, and the 1789 restaurant. However, once introduced to the reader a real GU grad would have reverted to the local slang and merely referred to it as the "89". Also, if the character was really remembering being a "semi-permanent habitué of the horseshoe bar at the Tombs downstairs" - he would have mentioned that he had his own personal mug hanging from the racks suspended over the bar - as most of us, who were truly regulars in the Tombs, did. (Mine was pewter with my initials engraved.) However, that quaint custom may have been eliminated following the purchase of the "89" in 1985 by the folks that owned Clyde's, another GU watering hole.If you have enjoyed the Alex Hawke novels by Ted Bell, then you will enjoy this one - but, you should not make it your first, as it presumes knowledge from his earlier works.

"Warriors" is Ted Bell's eighth Alex Hawke novel, and in my opinion, his best yet. It's the first in the series with a plural title and the first with a Alex Hawke depiction on the cover, but it picks right up where his last Hawke novel, "Phantom," left off.I titled this review "Nostradamus Bell" not only because Ted presents some pretty "end of civilization" situations, but also because his plot runs so close to what COULD be happening now, that it's scary.Ted starts "Warriors" in Washington, D.C., but the plot runs around the world as Alex Hawke and his band of brothers tackle a number of situations, in the U.S., in Asia, in England, and at sea.A number of authors hesitate to kill of major reoccuring characters, leaving you with the idea that "well, he'll make it out..." Not so with Ted Bell; he's not affraid to kill a character you've seen in past books.In a prior life I was a Coast Guard officer, and I found the scenes involving the Coast Guard to be spot-on.I don't want to give away too much. In "Warriors" the dashing Alex Hawke had less time for sex because he needed more time for killing the bad guys. I've read evey Alex Hawke novel, and I'm not sure I remember a challenge of this magnitude, with the world so close to an absolute shift, than I saw in "Warriors.""Warriors" was an easy read that kept me on the edge of my seat. My heart racing, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. And when I got to the final page all I could think is "Ted, write another book ASAP, I cannot stop reading this cold-turkey."I hightly recommend "Warriors" for anyone who likes a realistic, timely, cuttinge-edge, action-filled triller. Ted Bell is at the top of my list of authors, and the Alex Hawke spy thrillers get a special spot on my book shelf.

This book is fairly typical of the Alex Hawke series with the usual cast of characters. But there actually is a little less of Hawke and more of everyone else. The plot is good but Bell jumps around too much and almost doesn't connect all the dots. It is almost a connection of assorted small stories. My biggest complaint is way too much extraneous description of cars, clothing, history then is relevant to the plot. I found myself skim reading through many pages because of it. Also there was a sex scene that had no relevance to the story at all. It starts to flesh out the character then just leaves you hanging. Totally unnecessary. Alex Hawke's character is getting a little weak and lost in all the other characters instead of being the principal, and the plot wraps up a little too fast and not necessarily as real world plausible. The book makes sense only if you have read the previous books. This book is worth reading but not as a stand alone book in the series. I like the characters and generally the plots but Ted Bell needs to focus more on his heroes and less on the descriptive narratives. Make me think he is running out of steam.

I always enjoy Alex Hawke books. I find the story lines good and they keep me entertained. I can hardly wait to read the next one.

The Alex Hawke character reminds me of a cross between Simon Templar, Bruce Wayne and James Bond. He is larger than life and the stories seem to be written more as the script for an action movie than as a serious read. This one is one of the better efforts with a touch of Edgar Allen Poe thrown in for good measure. This one is more evenly paced - some of his other works seem to condense at the end as though the author felt the story was long enough and he had better end the book. Not so with Warriors. A fun mystery where you get to see the story unfold from both the hero and the villian "s point of view. A tiny bit gruesome at times but cheerful Alex Hawke, like James Bond or the 'Saint" always comes through against impossible odds in the end.

Ted Bell continues to pull you into the action that not only intrigues but does it in a manner that has you constantly guessing about what comes next

Ted Bell is a great read

Once again another incredibly well written Ted bell novel , this man can do no wrong , full of the usual description and suspense

Always interested in Ted Bell’s books - easy entertainment

The title of the book was always compelling I've read all other novels written by Ted Bell and this one seem to grab my attention perhaps the title or the wait hehehe. From the beginning of the book through to the prologue. The book kept me captivated and wondering how all this was playing out, and the amount of fore shadowing was excellent. Saw the good guys and the bad guys all weave in and out of each others lives sizing each other up and looking for weaknesses. Very well done. I would recommend if you enjoy Spy or thriller type novels this is one to be picked up and read.