Sep 12, 2026
Predator or prey!
This series just keeps getting better! Wow, I absolutely loved this story. I could hardly put the book down and once I did I was desperate for the next volume! I have read 29 books by Declan Finn and 28 of them in the last 9 months. I have greatly enjoyed books in several other series. But among my favorites are the White Ops and the Saint Tommy series. I have also been working through Finn’s back catalogue. This was another excellent story, I had not read any description or reviews before picking it up. I was given an advanced copy of this one for an honest review. I am currently cycling through a few of his series and as soon as I had this one it jumped to the top of my ‘to be read’ pile. I will be honest the further I get into this series the more I feel echoes of Babylon 5. But in most ways that only enhances the stories. But they are absolutely not just modified fan fiction. The framework that Finn uses and the characters he has written are exceptional. This story takes the action to a very different level. Sean Patrick Ryan and his team of totentanzers – Rangers – are on an assignment to protect the Pope. They have also taken over personal protection for the president of the United Star Alliance. All the while Something is niggling at the back of Sean’s brain, tying together pieces of information from their last few missions Sean has an insight, one that will have huge repercussions for him, his team, and for the whole universe. Not only is Ryan is a magnet for trouble but they soon realize that their whole team is becoming so. And some very bad people are not only aware of them but know specifics. White Ops might be the elite team of the Rangers, but they are not enough for the coming storm. Ryan and his team must traverse the universe, fighting the Earth First Threat, Thought Cops, and the threat that Ryan has uncovered. They must now prepare for maybe their most fearful foe yet, and be prepared to fight on many fronts at the same time. This story is packed full of action. But it is also setting the stage for far more to come. It has great characters. This was another very entertaining story with Finn’s usual sense of humour! I really enjoyed this offering from his masterful pen. It is a great read. And leaves you wondering what happens in book 5. An excellent read I can easily recommend this book, this series and all of the books from Finn I have read to date!
