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On the Defensive: Book 3 in the Ryan Kaine series Kindle Edition

by Kerry J Donovan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 4,846 ratings
Ryan Kaine is on the defensive…

Kaine, a wanted man on the run, receives a mysterious text with an address and the terse message: “Help them”.

When unscrupulous men try to force Greek restaurateurs, the Constantines, out of their business and their home, they stand firm. That is until the head of the family, Orestes, is attacked and left fighting for his life. Their neighbours are running scared. The police are turning a blind eye.

With one of The 83 in trouble, Kaine flies straight back into the heart of danger, without a second thought. Trying to avoid the attention of the thousands of facial recognition cameras installed in London, Kaine finds himself waist deep in a mesh of treachery, lies, and deception, caught in a fight to the death that he cannot — and will not — lose.

If you like Lee Child, Vince Flynn and Robert Ludlum, you’re going to find the Ryan Kaine series compulsively addictive.
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#1 International Best-seller with Ryan Kaine: On the Run, Kerry was born in Dublin. He currently lives with Margaret in a bungalow in Nottinghamshire. He has three children and four grandchildren.
Kerry earned a first-class honours degree in Human Biology and has a PhD in Sport and Exercise Sciences. A former scientific advisor to The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, he helped UK emergency first-responders prepare for chemical attacks in the wake of 9/11. He is also a former furniture designer/maker.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B075M4N5QG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vinci Books
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 12, 2017
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.5 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 284 pages
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  • Book 3 of 14 ‏ : ‎ Ryan Kaine
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Kerry J Donovan was born in Dublin. A citizen of the world, he now lives with his partner, Margaret, in Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire. He has three children and four grandchildren. When he's not creating more mayhem for Ryan Kaine and DCI David Jones to clean up, he's riding the countryside on his motorbike, keeping fit by running and swimming, and doing little bits of DIY.

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Customers find this book engaging and entertaining, with a masterful story that keeps readers intrigued. The book features wonderful characters and maintains a decent pace with action that just keeps coming. They appreciate the writing style, with one customer noting it's written with a British flair.

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29 customers mention "Readability"29 positive0 negative

Customers find the book delightful and entertaining, with one mentioning it keeps readers engaged throughout.

"This is an awesome and justification for more than the 83. The story is full of good people but also the murders as well...." Read more

"This is good series. I've enjoyed all the books thus far and I'm hopeful there will be more in this series" Read more

"...The pace of the stories in his first 3 books kept up my interest and desire to continue reading." Read more

"Another great book in the Ryan Kaine series. Donovan keeps the reader engaged for sure. Great as always will definitely read the reminders." Read more

20 customers mention "Story quality"20 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as a masterful tale that keeps readers intrigued, with one customer noting it's a great action read.

"Really enjoyed the fast paced adventure and the ending is superb. Mr. Donovan does an excellent job of keeping me intrigued." Read more

"...The story is full of good people but also the murders as well...." Read more

"The strength of the author is that Kaine's character and his actions are believable ...." Read more

"...The author writes well, especially for this genre, moving the stories along in a smooth and easily-flowing fashion...." Read more

13 customers mention "Character development"13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer noting the detailed descriptions of people and another mentioning that there are no disappointments with the hero.

"I liked the anticipation of invents the characters but still feel that the main character is a little bit unreal" Read more

"Hard book to put down. Easy to follow. Love the characters. Look forward to the next book in the series" Read more

"The strength of the author is that Kaine's character and his actions are believable ...." Read more

"...Anyway, I enjoy reading about different settings, descriptions of people and the world they live in...." Read more

10 customers mention "Pacing"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, noting that the action just keeps coming throughout the story.

"Really enjoyed the fast paced adventure and the ending is superb. Mr. Donovan does an excellent job of keeping me intrigued." Read more

"I would give it more than 5 if I could. Fast paces, delightful reading. I love a good "who done it"." Read more

"Great novel. The action just keeps coming. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Pitta is a bird (even in the UK); pita is the bread." Read more

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"...It was funny and exciting, and I am hooked !! On to the next story now...." Read more

"...frightful at times, but always end with a strange twist and laughter to share." Read more

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Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, with one noting it has a British flair.

"...The author writes well, especially for this genre, moving the stories along in a smooth and easily-flowing fashion...." Read more

"...Maybe not believable but in a good vs bad world it is well thought up." Read more

"I am loving this book. Suspense at its finest, and written with a British flair that you will love to read. &#..." Read more

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  • Alice Scott
    5.0 out of 5 stars good read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2025
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    I liked the anticipation of invents the characters but still feel that the main character is a little bit unreal
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  • Marla
    4.0 out of 5 stars kept my interest
    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2024
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    Hard book to put down. Easy to follow. Love the characters. Look forward to the next book in the series
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  • Debbie Winn
    5.0 out of 5 stars action and adventure intrigue and well written bad guys get their comeuppance
    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2025
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    Really enjoyed the fast paced adventure and the ending is superb. Mr. Donovan does an excellent job of keeping me intrigued.
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  • Love to Read
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love this!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2024
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    This is an awesome and justification for more than the 83. The story is full of good people but also the murders as well. This is also an edge of my seat reading and I'm just hoping the series continue's for a long while. These stories are that good!
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  • Barb51
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great series
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2024
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    This is good series. I've enjoyed all the books thus far and I'm hopeful there will be more in this series
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  • Catherine Giambalvo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well timed action
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2024
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    The strength of the author is that Kaine's character and his actions are believable .
    The pace of the stories in his first 3 books kept up my interest and desire to continue reading.
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  • Texaspeg
    5.0 out of 5 stars great action read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2024
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    Another great book in the Ryan Kaine series. Donovan keeps the reader engaged for sure. Great as always will definitely read the reminders.
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  • Ryga
    3.0 out of 5 stars Great Heart & Fun, but Simplistic
    Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2024
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    The first book in the Ryan Kaine series sets up the rest nicely. The author writes well, especially for this genre, moving the stories along in a smooth and easily-flowing fashion.

    On the Defensive, book 3, is simpler and more neatly (rather unbelievably so) written, but still a fun read. I do love the “Robin Hood” quality. I confess that I’m a sucker for Good Guys Win material—especially with a just cause.

    I’m looking forward to the rest of the series. I suspect I shall gobble them up.
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  • David Makya
    4.0 out of 5 stars "Kaine jumped, surprised by the contact."
    Reviewed in Germany on July 31, 2022
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    Herrlich. Ich musste laut lachen. Captain Smartbadass Ryan Liam Kaine, former SBS, unschuldig hunted für Terrorismus von der gesamten Welt, lethal und dangerous und kompromisslos jumped wie ein bloody teen als Lara seine Hand berührt. Die Scene und der Dialog der Beiden in The Villa, France , köstlich. Einfach köstlich. Das alleine ist schon vier Sterne wert.
    Sechs Wochen noch dem Desaster mit BE1555, der erfolgreichen rescue von Martin aus den scottish Highlands leben Lara und er in Frankreich, isolated und in einer fortress aus security, special routine und eine gehörige Portion Paranoia. Aber es läuft. Das Leben scheint manageble, Lara protected.
    Ein neuer mysteriöser Auftrag bringt Kaine nach London. Die Constatine family, die den Mykonos Bistro betreiben, hat trouble mit einem Immo shark, der sie und andere in der Straße terrorisiert, sie dadurch zum Verkauf ihrer shops bringen will. Kaine is not amused, rollt die Machenschaften piece by piece, layer by layer zusammen mit seinem Team auf.
    Gut, dieser Teil der Story ist nicht langweilig, nein, aber auch kein Highlight creativer Kunst, eher ist sie vorhersehbar und zum Ende hin fehlt der runde Übergang zum Finale. Im Vergleich zu "On the Run" und "On the Rocks", fällt die action ab. Sie nicht überraschend, auch mag ich es weniger wenn Kaine als "old and skinny and short" bezeichnet wird, obwohl er in den early forties, lean and tall ist. Und in very good shape. Klar, es war mehr oder weniger undercover in character, aber das feeling war auch anderweitig zu spüren. Ich denke an den fight mit Tugboat.
    Aber anyway, Ryan Kaine ist ein toller interessanter Typ, der die Welt und sich rettet, dabei no clou hat, wie man mit Frauen rsp Lara umgeht. Das nächste Mal, bitte wieder mehr action wie in den ersten beiden Bänden. Vielen Dank.
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  • S venkataramanan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Adventures saga part2
    Reviewed in India on June 26, 2021
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    Novel starts with lovely description of France coastalline but switches over to England this time rescuing a whole lot of people from land mafia.
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  • Davo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Unable to put down...
    Reviewed in Australia on June 12, 2023
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    As with the first two Ryan Kaine books, this one is impossible to put down. Each book could be read on it's own however, as I hve done it makes each story more interesting to read them in the correct order. I am eager to find out who this interesting man Ryan is going to sort out next.
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  • Mark
    5.0 out of 5 stars On the Defensive -
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 26, 2025
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    This is book 3 in the series. All books have been good. The first is probably still my favourite, with this one to follow. This is full of action and is another pager turner. Ryan Kaine, the Doc and his pal are yet again up against the bad people in the world and helping the good. Another 5 out of 5 from me and I’ll be downloading book 4 to read in the future. Well worth reading the first three if you haven’t already.
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  • Gordon
    2.0 out of 5 stars 54% & 72%. really!
    Reviewed in Canada on June 14, 2024
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    Book 1 & 2 were great! This book was disappointing in that the first 54% was a rambling. The story does not really begin until 72% into the book. Book 1 had a natural writer feel to it which continued into book 2. Book 3 lost that natural feel to it, it felt edited out.
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