With The Kill Switch (#411) James Rollins, along with co-author Grant Blackwood, launches a new Sigma series-within-a-series with the introduction of a unique pair of partners: Tucker Wayne, former Army Ranger, and his military working dog companion, Kane. It's a great addition to this popular series.
Tucker Wayne is freelancing with Kane after his Army separation when Sigma recruits him to escort the eccentric owner of one of Russia's largest pharmaceutical firms out of the country. He has information he wants to share, and needs the properly equipped labs to explore the incredible discovery he has made on paper. Russian opposition forces will use any means to stop him, but not before they discover the location of the plant that has the power either to provide unimaginable benefits to mankind, or in their hands, the ultimate weapon. Tucker and Kane must shepherd their small group in a perilous journey across Russia to Turkey, South Africa and ultimately the United States itself.
As is usual with a James Rollins novel, the plot is based on science which makes the threat both plausible and therefore, even more frightening. The extra dimension in this book is his background as a veterinarian, and his involvement with USO author tours to the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The details of the partnership between Tucker and Kane are fascinating, each contributing to the survival of the mission's team.
I can't wait to see further collaborations between Rollins and Blackwood; I think their fans will raise Cain if they don't get busy on more Tucker Wayne and Kane adventures!
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