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 The Enemy Stalks Aug 29, 2009
By Clayton Bye
The Enemy Stalks
#1 of the Hawkman series
by Betty Sullivan La Pierre
SynergEbooks, 2003
ISBN: 1591092043
174 pages
Romance/Suspense
Tom Casey, also known as "Hawkman," has relocated to the small community of Copco Lake. Jennifer Morgan, a freelance writer, saves Casey when he is badly wounded in a gun battle with an unknown assailant. Both widowers, the pair find themselves attracted to each other. But Hawkman is actually a retired spy, living under an assumed name. When it becomes apparent that someone from his former life is out to get him, he reveals his past to Jennifer, making her realize that her quiet world is actually full of danger.
The Enemy Stalks is a combination of romance and suspense. Featuring an unknown but persistent enemy, the story centres on the struggle of two people trying to rebuild their shattered lives. It's a fast moving tale that is also enjoyable to read. One can tell the author tries to balance the two genres to create something interesting for the reader. But I'm not convinced she succeeds.
I'm used to reading suspense authors like Robert B. Parker (the Spenser novels) and John Sanford (the Prey novels). Betty Sullivan La Pierre doesn't bring the depth of character or atmosphere to her story that these other novelists manage. The substance just isn't there. And the same can be said of the romance. Her depiction is sound, but, by today's standards, her character's love relationship is quite tame. I even found the portrayal of the villain unconvincing.
This bothers me, as La Pierre's writing is technically sound. How shall I put this? The Enemy Stalks was an enjoyable lunch that somehow left me wanting more than I received. I understand other books in the series have been well received. Perhaps the author solved these problems in her later novels. I hope so, as I believe La Pierre has real talent.
Copyright © Clayton Clifford Bye 2009
 The Enemy Stalks Jul 06, 2009
By Linda Bass
The Enemy Stalks (Hawkman Series) (Hawkman, No 1)In The First Of The Hawkman Series, Tom Casey Has Resigned From The Agency As An Eye Injury Keeps Him Out The Field And He Was Not Cut Out For A Desk Job. He Moves To Yreka California To Decide On Another Career Besides Helping Injured Birds, But Now His Cover Has Been Comprised And Some One Wants Him Dead
Second rate suspense novel Apr 19, 2009
By Avid Reader
"Linda"
I was surprised to see how many high ratings this novel has received. It reminded me of a poorly directed made-for-TV movie. I think the story had merit and could have been made into a above average book, but the blatant dialogue and over the top actions of the characters (i.e. slamming fists down on furniture and exclaiming thoughts out loud) suggests that the author doesn't have confidence in the reader's ability to connect the dots.
While it wasn't a novel I couldn't put down, I did read the whole book. If your looking for an easy read that isn't going to keep you up at night reading "just one more chapter", you might like this one.
A Light, Enjoyable Read Aug 14, 2008
By Debra Purdy Kong
"Author of Casey Holland Transit Security Mysteries"
Tom "Hawkman" Casey is living a quiet, normal life in the community of Copco Lake. So is Jennifer Morgan, a freelance writer living across the lake. Both are learning to deal with the death of their spouses and trying to rebuild their lives. Hawkman wants to start a private detective agency and Jennifer wants to adopt a boy living in a nearby foster home. All seems calm and idyllic until someone begins to threaten and stalk Hawkman. As Jennifer becomes involved, the danger ramps up, turning both of their worlds upside down. Rather than flee, they choose to stand and fight.
THE ENEMY STALKS is a G-rated, romantic suspense tale of two people who must not only fight an unseen enemy, but deal with their past and uncertainty about the future. Author, Betty Sullivan La Pierre, does a good job of building up the romantic elements and suspense as the villain draws nearer.
Her villain seemed a little too crazed and foolish at times for me, but then crazy people probably do stupid things. I would have liked to have known more about his background and personal life. Still, this is a light, enjoyable read.
 Meet the Hawkman Apr 03, 2007
By Robert E. Keesey
"WC Keesey"
Jim Anderson, Tom Casey, Hawkman; three men in one bearded mountain man who wears an eye patch and treats injured birds of prey.
Jim Anderson no longer exists. He worked for the "Agency" as a spy. When he was injured, he chose retirement as opposed to a desk job. He became Tom Casey, Private Investigator, only he doesn't seem very interested in working at anything. But he is always the Hawkman, tending hurt hawks, falcons, or owls.
The mountain lake is quiet and the neighbor on the other side of the water barrier is an attractive widow, Jennifer Morgan. But for the Hawkman there is no real peace, and little chance of a normal life. He soon finds that he's right to be on edge.
Climb the mountain trails with the Hawkman and Jennifer. Send the falcon off to hunt. Fend off intruders and fight off assassins all the while trying to discover who hired them to kill Jim Anderson, and why.
Gripping from page one, the action never stops. If this book had been any longer, my cats would have starved, or at least gone to bed hungry.
Betty Sullivan la Pierre has hooked me on the Hawkman, oh well; my cats need to lose some weight anyway.
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