Mackenzie's Mission (Mass Market Paperback)

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Silhouette (July 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373484089
• ISBN-13: 978-0373484089
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #195,104 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Second installment in the brilliant Mackenzie series!, June 23, 2000

By	pontmarie (SF Bay Area) - See all my reviews

Joe Mackenzie, son of Wolf and beloved stepson of Mary (the hero and heroine of Mackenzie's Mountain) is now a fighter pilot. His "baby" is Nightwing, an aircraft with superior capabilities, but someone is sabotaging the project, and one of the suspects is lovely Caroline, whom Joe is attracted to on sight.

Caroline represents so many surprises to Joe, who must decide whether this woman he can't get out of his system is the one betraying her country.

This is Linda Howard at her best, strong heroes and heroines, steamy love scenes, and lots of action!

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply fab!, September 28, 2000

By	"junktrip" (Hong Kong Hong Kong) - See all my reviews

I have been a fan of Linda Howard and her MacKenzie series for some years now, and was eagerly awaiting this book. I was not disappointed when the Amazon package arrived and I immediately excused myself from all evening activities (eating, sleeping, etc.) until I finished it.

This is the story of Joe MacKenzie, who was introduced to readers as the son of Wolf MacKenzie years ago (MacKenzies Mountain). While Joe was only 16 years old in his first appearance, he was a charismatic character and a book was definitely called for.

Joe is now in the airforce and has fulfilled and exceeded his original ambition to become a pilot, as he is now a test pilot and a senior officer. While he obviously remains ambitious and intensely focused on his work, he now also has the support of a full loving family (his father Wolf, step mother Mary and siblings).

Caroline, a seriously intelligent scientist, joins Joe's technical team to work on the lastest in fighter plane technology (the Nighthawk). Linda Howard has included some technical aspects in the story which were interesting and strengthened the subplot to the main relationship. A strong attraction between the two main characters is developed into an intense and sensual relationship (I told you this book was worth waiting for!). Fortunately, while the Howard male character remains very alpha, very dominant and very protective, the female lead, Caroline, is bright and opinionated enough to balance him out very nicely indeed.

While I did give this 5 stars, I admit that it is not as richly developed relationship-wise as some of her other works (Kill and Tell, Dream Man) but the responsibility of this lies more with the restrictions of a 250 page Silhouette than with any fault of Linda Howards.

Beg, borrow or buy it. You'll enjoy it.

42 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best Linda Howard novel yet!, July 4, 2000

By A Customer

A few years ago I found a copy of "Mackenzie's Mission" in my local library at the paperback swap. I borrowed it several times and sadly one day it was no longer there. Since then I have been trying to find my own copy. I was so happy when the book was released again. It is by far the best in the series with an intense, complex hero and a woman who is more than his match. Joe "Breed" Mackenzie is a man who makes no excuses for what he is and what he does. Caroline Evans is intelligent, true and strong. Together they make a "dream" couple. I found the storyline exciting and real. My husband is active duty Air Force and we were stationed in New Mexico with the Stealth fighter, so I can understand Joe's love for the plane. I hope that Linda writes another segment in the Mackenzie tale!