My kind of action & hero
936813
My kind of hero in the story, good story and keeps you glued to the pages. Where is the follow-up
4136869
Great action book with a hero you can like. A good guy that's not perfect.  The bonus short story was very good too.
4087893
If you are a fan of action & and enjoy a great spy & espionage story that you can not predetermine what's around the next bend, then you will enjoy this book, with it's very likable & unlikable characters.
  I greatly enjoyed reading this story with Ron, leading male role, who discovers, after an accident (that was actually set-up by an arch nemesis to exterminate him) that he has a remarkable ability to read minds & implant thoughts, and slowly uncovers new powers within this ability.
  I would enjoy seeing what else he can accomplish with his newly found powers of the mind, in a follow up read, that would answer the remaining question of what or who the voice belonged to, that was asking for help, that Ron discovered while "tapping in" to rejuvenate & replenish his energy levels. Could it have been Horris Spatz??? Or something sinister, lending powers to Ron, while awaiting Ron's help to provide it's own return??? I would also like to learn more about, the leading female character,  Pippa, & her history.


Amanda-
JAX
3365002
I'm really enjoyed this book because it's great romance, action & comedy. The people in the story are enjoyable. I don't think I ever disliked, or got annoyed by any of the characters. Jazz & Hawk make a great team (comic) -- added with their SEAL `brothers'! And Vivi just has that "Charlie's Angel (kick-ass/kung fu)" spice in her.

When I got toward the middle, there was already so much action going on, I started to wonder, how can this book get any better... but it did....there was just so much `more' action towards the end!

All-in-all, the book was great. The romance & the action was great... but I love the comedy the most.. Made me laugh out loud, that the people around me thought I was nuts for a minute!
1275032
I liked this series.  The writer does a good job of putting you right in the thick of the action & builds good characters.  I have ordered the second one & am looking forward to reading it.
77712
This is an action-shoot-them-up clearly defined good and bad guys quick read.  This genre has been one my favorites, from Tom Clancy to Vince Flynn. I would like to see a bit more character development of our heroes In Primal Origin.  Of course, as a beginning of a series further character development can wait for later. Good luck Jack Silkstone, keep it up.
Anyway, I liked it.
2058324
A great read! Fun and great action. I was not expecting to enjoy a book of this genre as much as I did this story.
138706
I chose "Quiet Ops" because it sounded like my kind of book.. action adventure, a bit of blood n guts balanced with just a touch of sex and what sounded like a good story line. I haven't been able to find anything that reached out and grabbed me lately and I thought this might be "it". Well, I started reading it on my PC screen and then realized the desk chair was getting uncomfortable from me sitting in one place for too long. This made me think that I wasn't going to be able to finish this one before bedtime. I glanced at the clock... and was shocked to see that it was already several hours past my bedtime! So, I forced myself to set a bookmark and turn off the computer. I was up and back at it first thing this morning and I have to say it's been a very long time since I enjoyed a book so much.

Bob Burton and L. J. Martin have just gained a new fan. Based on this reading experience, I'll be looking for their next release. Only next time, I won't be starting the book in the late afternoon. Next time, I'll make sure I have plenty of time to finish the book because, if it's anything like "Quiet Ops", I won't want to put it down.
423525
I enjoy this type of action novel, where special forces operators enter combat against bad, bad men! In particular, (being a firearms enthusiast), I appreciate Mr. Knight's accurate knowledge of firearms used by his characters. This was a great read for me, now I need to find the follow-up novel, Hackett's Game!
4182525
Let me preface this review by saying that I have never seen a Captain Action toy in real life. I have no particular affection for him as a concept and my only real exposure to him was a trade paperback put out by Moonstone Books that reprinted some of their comics. So going into this, I wasn't expecting much in the way of "connection" to the material. Licensed properties that I don't have a pre-existing interest in are difficult for me to get into.

Jim Beard is an author whose work I enjoy and that was the main reason I gave this a shot. Billed as "What if James Bond went on a Doc Savage adventure," it mostly succeeds in its aims. The story is fluid and moves at breakneck speed, though never too fast to ignore characterization. Our hero is of the rugged, manly type that this sort of fiction loves so well. He's a hero, through and through, having taken in a young boy who was orphaned by his enemy, Dr. Evil. In this story, the central plot revolves around a group of glowing men and the Siberian Explosion of 1908 (always a good subject to deal with!). Captain Action is teamed with a beautiful brunette who has recently defected from Russia.

Being a period piece, the entire affair plays with elements of the Cold War very effectively.

I really enjoyed the descriptions of the Captain's lair and equipment and thought the author did a good job of utilizing Action Boy (who is not dubbed that in this story but that's who he is) in a way that avoided the usual Wesley Crusher syndrome. There's no sign of Lady Action in this book.

The core concept is a bit silly -- our hero wears a yachting cap, is called Captain Action, battles Dr. Evil and works for Advanced Command for Telluric Interdiction Observation and Nullification (A.C.T.I.O.N.). The author plays the material straight but does seem to realize that this is not meant to be Shakespeare. It's pure escapism and isn't ashamed to be so.

Interior illustrations are by Rob Davis and accurately depict the scenes from the book. The cover art by Nick Runge is eye-catching but it feels like three different images that have been Photoshopped together. Captain Action is staring off at... something. The girl who is tied up is also looking off at... something. No one seems completely aware of each other. And the woman on the cover is blonde -- I would have preferred to have seen a brunette to match Uliana Ulanova's description from the story. Uliana does have a blonde "turn" in the book but for the most part, she is described as having dark hair and I think that would have made more of an impact as the reader was going through the tale. As it is, the cover actually spoils a major reveal that occurs in the book.

Overall, if you're looking for a fun book to spend a few hours with, this fits the bill. It's fun, breezy and entertaining. It made me curious about a sequel despite not being a fan of the core concept, which is an impressive feat.
1148114
Theme links up with first book and again action from go to whoa.  Enjoyed this book both for action, location, characters (good and bad) and the story line. Again I'm astounded that the hero pulled through numerous tough scrapes, wounds etc but then again he is the hero. Pure escapism - terrific.
468201
Ripping good action with plenty of soul & angst to satisfy any reader. Crushing, genetically dictated social structure begging to be undone. A hero who feels unworthy of the task he was created for. Just enough romance to keep things real. Both my high school students (male & female) and I love it. Keep them coming, Mr. Brown!
1103410
Lots of great action in this book. The story is told in an interesting and amusing way. Readers enjoying action stories will like this lucky hero.
357915
Great action and characters I actually cared about. I'm not technologically savvy, but I was able to keep up with the very fast paced and exciting chapters (which was most of them)
3847418
ACTION, ACTION, ACTION AND MIXED IN IS A LITTLE ACTION.
1926945
I enjoy this character. I'll pursue his exploits further.
1668607
I like this book almost against my better judgment. This "hero" really pushes the definition.