The King (The Bowers Files) Paperback – July 2, 2013

Mr. James will have to go some to top this one in the last book of the series. This is a rolling down the side of a mountain exciting. You don't know what rock you are going to hit, just like the plot layers.The King is layer upon layer of intrigue and suspense. He throttles your time sense from the first chapter. Basque is back and boy is he badder than before. He is just out of prison and has decided that Patrick has to pay for putting him in prison. He chases after the ones who Patrick loves most. He does this while Tessa struggles with her high school speech, if prayer works and if there is a God. It is a rune (you have to read the book to know what that is in this case.)Patrick displays some new skills in this book - pick pocketing and other creative things. Tessa shows her creativity with perfume. Now that is a sight to behold.All of the layers do not have neat ending. For example is Basque really dead? What was Tessa's speech? Who is the new lawyer for Giovanni? (I think I know but I'm not telling you.) What about the dissing job Aiden did on Tessa? Will there be some kind of response?

This is the 5th (6th?) book in the Bowers files. It's a stand alone, but I recommend reading them all, starting with the Pawn and working your way up the chess board. It's the story of a homicide detective turned FBI agent, his daughter (who has gone from stepdaughter to the light of his life), his lovely FBI agent fiancee, and the really really bad guy who is out to make their lives a living hell. Steven James is a master author who I think has outdone James Patterson, Ridley Pearson, Stuart Woods, and Jonathan Kellerman who USED to be my absolutely favorite suspense authors. The kindle version is perfect, no typos that I recall, not confusing with too many characters, and the story keeps you up late reading "just one more chapter". I can't say enough about this book and this author. I read 2-3 books a week, usually won't spend more than $2 per, but I don't even look at the price of his books anymore. I just buy them as soon as they come out. The ending left me thinking there will be another. What I really like about his books is no foul language, and lots of love in the romance department without gratuitous sex.

I've been a fan of all the Patrick Bowers books and The King is no exception. Steven James has created another thriller that is sure to keep you up at night. The King starts off with a bang and then to my surprise slows down to more of a family drama until around the 50% mark, then the book takes off like a bullet. The writing is excellent as always, the plot is complex, in no way is it predictable, the characters are rich and the ending is satisfying. As with all of the Patrick Bowers books there is a thread of philosophy - are we all capable of being a killer deep inside? The question is visited in every book and I'm not sure if I'm getting tired of the same question being asked over and over again or not. Thankfully Tessa (Patrick's daughter) asks more questions so there is a change up. Even though Steven professes Christ unbelievers will enjoy the book too. It's not preachy by any definition and it's not for the fainthearted either. Thankfully the series will continue with Checkmate in the spring of 2014. If you are new to the Bower series this book will cause you to go back and read the other ones. Although Opening Moves is not the first book it's a good place to start because it's the story of how Patrick became an FBI agent. Loved the Jevin Banks poster in the magic shop. Nice touch.Highly recommended.1 Star = Pathetic2 Stars = Fair3 Stars = Good4 Stars = Excellent5 Stars = Life changingFor those who give me a negative vote on my review please comment and let me know why. I'd like to improve my reviews so they can be helpful to those who read them. Please understand I choose not to give a synopsis of the book because it's already given at the top of the home page. I find in doing so too many reviewers give away too much of the plot. Thank you.

Richard Basque was a serial killer who tortured and are the women he abducted. He was out of prison and on the hunt again when he abducted Agent Bowers' fiancee and later his daughter. Did he survive the last gunshot by Bowers? Will he finally get Justin the end?

I've been a fan of Steven James for a bit and have devoured all of the Patrick Bowers books. I had been eagerly anticipating the release of "The King" since finishing "Opening Moves" and I was not disappointed! Once again, Mr. James pulled me in from the first sentence and didn't let me go. There is enough background in the book that if you haven't read the prior books in the series or it has been a while, you can easily follow the story line; but if you've read the first books, you get the additional background as well. I also enjoyed that he threw in a couple of references to his other ongoing series by referencing Jevin Banks.This one did not have the graphic detail of "Opening Moves", but was equally thrilling and intense. As a reader of Christian suspense, I was also glad to see the issue of God addressed a bit more in this one - though still not preachy or "over the top". This may very well be my favorite book in the series. It's definitely the best I've read in a long time. Highly recommend! And am now eagerly anticipating the release of "Checkmate".

A gripping, whirlwind that twists through many turns that has you guessing at the protagonists methods.

Steven James does far more than just tell incredibly gripping stories. He weaves into his work insights into who we are as "human beings". He widens his stories to make statements based on his research into the nature of man. What we are capable of being and becoming, both the good, the bad, and even worse is given unbridled restraint. He makes us think beyond the storyline.What score do I give this novel? 15/10. Thanks Steven.

O autor começa a forçar demais. Os mesmos vilões ressurgindo das cinzas. Fica difícil de acreditar. Os primeiros livros foram melhores, sem duvida.

I've loved following all of the Bowers Files, each one as good, if not better, than the last. I can't wait for the final instalment, although will be sad they have to end. Haven't had the opportunity to read any other of Steven James' thrillers yet, but looking forward to getting my teeth into whatever else he has to offer.

Persönlich gesehen ist das Buch leicht zu lesen und hat einen schönen Zusammenhang, Spannend bis zum Schluss. Sehr zu empfehlen.