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Blood Lines (NCIS Series #3) | 
 enlarge | Author: Mel Odom
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 37571
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 432
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Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.4 x 1.2
ISBN: 1414316356
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9781414316352
ASIN: 1414316356
Publication Date: December 8, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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Product Description
Commander Will Coburn's NCIS team is investigating the carjacking and assault of a young Marine and his wife. All evidence points to Bobby Lee Gant, son of the notorious criminal and suspected international drug smuggler Victor Gant. When NCIS agent Shel McHenry is wounded during a botched arrest, the team rallies around him even as Victor threatens retribution.
Meanwhile, in west Texas, Shel's father, Tyrel McHenry, struggles with his own demons as buried secrets from a war long since fought come to light. The path he chooses will change his—and Shel's—life forever.
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 3rd in NCIS series a thrilling ride! January 6, 2009
Blood Lines by Mel Odom is the third book in the NCIS series about a group of men and women who investigate military, especially Naval crimes. In this book, Shelton McHenry is trying to arrest a young man, Bobby Lee Gant, who carjacked a Marine and his wife leaving the Marine permanently disabled, when Bobby Lee goes a little crazy, murdering one man and taking a woman hostage. Shel does the only thing possible: kill Bobby Lee to rescue the woman. But that sets up a series of terrifying events as Bobby Lee's father, Victor, sets out to kill the man who killed his son. Victor, a Vietnam Vet, has a long history of violence and crime, and he also has some mysterious ties to Shel's father, Tyrel, that may bring down the entire investigation. This testosterone fueled novel is full of shoot-outs, fist fights, and thrills, mixed with father-son misunderstandings and quiet faith. Tyrel has spent his entire life running from his past, which didn't leave him much opportunity to be a good father. Odom keeps the story zipping along with a plot filled with twists and turns and well-written action. This is sure to please fans of Tom Clancy or other military fic fans.
 Blood Lines by Mel Odom January 6, 2009
This book is marketed as a Christian novel. However, there was not much in the book in regards to "Christian" conversations. It is true that Shel's brother was a preacher, but he did not preach much. A few people were quoted to have prayed. However, once again, those prayers were not included in the book's writing. As a woman, I was disappointed religion was not mentioned more.
The main characters of the book are NCIS members. One of the teams members is Shel who is a Marine. While trying to make an arrest, things go wrong. A man is killed whose family vows to get back at Shel.
This was a military thriller with twists and turns. This book captures the reader from page one until the ending. It does have quite a bit of violence. But if you are looking for an adventure book for the main your life...this is the one.
action-packed NCIS thriller January 4, 2009
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During a fugitive recovery op in Charlotte, Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) Agent Marine Gunnery Sargent Shelton "Shel" McHenry is shot trying to make the arrest while the alleged criminal Bobby Lee Gant is killed. However, there are consequences to his use of deadly force. The father of the deceased, three tours of Viet Nam ground pounder veteran Victor Gant, leader of the violent weapons and meth peddling Purple Dragons bike gang, vows the grunt who murdered his son will pay in blood. Ironically Victor served with Shel's dad decades ago in Vietnam. The FBI who is investigating Victor sees an opportunity by using Shel and his family as bait.
NCIS Commander Will Coburn believes strongly in taking care of your team. He and the unit have Shel's back when attacks occur. They also want to protect Shel's family, an easier target to bring down his morale. As death stalks Shel, he goes back to the day he lost faith in God; the day he buried his beloved mother. He prays for the first time since that day, but not for him; he asks God to protect his family back in Texas while also wondering if he believes in the Lord or is this foxhole mentality.
This is an action-packed NCIS thriller that goes a bit over the top of Camp Lejeune, but no one will care as the fast-paced story line grips readers from the opening basketball game through the revealing of Texas secrets to the final confrontation. The key cast is fully developed especially Shel who turns to God and even pleads with his daddy to try it. Fans will appreciate Mel Odom's exhilarating inspirational tale.
Harriet Klausner
 BLOOD LINES January 3, 2009
BLOOD LINES by Mel Odom, I am sad to say, is the last in the NCIS series. What a shame! His NCIS series has been so entertaining I hate to see it end. Though this series veers from the action/romance genre that I prefer, it didn't deter me from wanting to continue the series.
In BLOOD LINES, NCIS agent Shel (Shelton) McHenry finds himself embroiled with Victor Gant, a drug lord who is seeking revenge, Shel being the target. Shel -being the proactive Marine type-goes after Victor when Victor levels threats against Shel's family. Shel has to come to terms with the strained relationship he has with his father, Tyrel McHenry, and finds out along the way, a secret his father has kept from him for over forty years.
Could Victor Gant have really known his father? And is what Victor Gant's saying about Shel's father true? If so, it could change Tyrel, Shel, and his entire family forever.
BLOOD LINES is filled with action and emotion. The Christian influence in this book is very low key. Shel's brother, Don, is a preacher and tries to reach out to both his father, who's closed himself off from his sons, and Shel with his stubborn streak and unbending attitude. Though we know Shel from the previous books as the hardcore, loner Marine, BLOOD LINES reveals the emotionally hurt youth behind the man. We see his vulnerabilities, and the reason for his arms-length attitude that keeps people from seeing the real man behind the machine.
A great read. A wonderful series.
What a Thrill Ride!! Terrific Read! January 2, 2009
If Mel Odom isn't writing the scripts for every NCIS and CSI episode on television, he should be. Blood Lines is the most visceral, over-the-top suspense novel I have read in a long time! Mel Odom can create a scene so real, you can experience his story with every one of your senses. It is truly an unbelievable experience. It goes beyond just being drawn into a story - you LIVE Mel Odom's stories! By the time you reach the end of Blood Lines your heart and mind will be completely satisfied!
This story blends some pretty amazing and diverse story lines that range from father-son relationships to drug lords shipping heroin into the U.S. Shel McHenry is the primary focus of the story, but his dad, Tyrel and brother Don also have key roles to play. As an NCIS officer, Shel is helping bring down a really nasty man who tried to kill a marine and his wife during a car-jacking. When things go wrong, an even greater evil is unearthed - Victor Gant. Along with Victor come ties to a past secret that has haunted the McHenry family for four decades.
As the story unfolds, Mel Odom weaves the story lines so seamlessly that it all becomes one haunting tale that moves at a break-neck pace to reach an even more haunting conclusion. And, what I loved most about this? Odom has characters with real faith woven within the story. It is not an in-your-face type of faith, but a realistic life lived before others with a solid faith taking them through the pain and heartache of living in this world. Yes, they reach out to those around them, but ultimately God is the one who comes shining through in all of His glory.
This is everything a Christian suspense/thriller should be. I am just discovering Mel Odom, and you better believe I'll be looking for more of his books immediately! Mr. Odom is a prolific writer with a huge variety of work to choose from. I'm so very glad to have been introduced to his writing. Visit his website today and learn more about this very talented man!
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