Samurai Game by Christine Feehan – a Review

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Samurai Game by Christine Feehan – a Review

Before I begin this review I feel I should share a little story about me and the Ghostwalkers.  This was the last of Christine Feehan’s series that I got into and it was only thanks to the urging of fellow Feehanista’s and friends I met in the Feehan Community.  When I first checked this series out I thought it sounded a little on the sci-fi side with wacky experiments and a mad scientist. That genre has never been a favourite of mine, so I decided not to read it.  However, I couldn’t have been more off base, except for the mad scientist part. 😉  To this day some of my friends from the Feehan community still bug me over those thoughts.  😉  I’m glad I finally came to my senses and listened to everyone, gave the first book a try and as they say, the rest is history.  I fell for this series hook, line and sinker.  I love me some Ghostwalkers, now lets get to the review. 

In Samurai Game, Christine brings it all for me. Action, battles, drama, suspense, intrigue, a hot romance, with a side of nutty professor thrown in to complete the recipe.  This story kept me turning page after page just wanting to find out what was happening next.  I love it when a book holds my attention so completely.

Once again our resident wacko, the nutty professor himself Dr. Whitney has his sites set on the Ghostwalkers and this time it’s Sam Johnson.  Christine brings Sam to the forefront in this story and springs Team One back into action.  Since team one is the first team I met they all hold a special place with me.  Sam being one of them.  Even though he’s been more of a background player till now, there was something that intrigued me about him.  I had a feeling there was more to this Ghostwalker and Christine didn’t disappoint.  Sam really stepped it up in his book proving he’s every bit as capable as any of the Ghostwalkers and has some pretty amazing talents.  Let’s just say I wouldn’t want to be on Sam’s bad side, or run into him in a dark alley. 

Azamai Yoshie(Thorn) is very much like Sam.  Once she’s set her sites on a mission she won’t waver from that path till she’s completed it and is satisfied with the outcome.  She’s feisty, intelligent and one hell of a fighter.  When Whitney tossed her out to the streets of Japan deeming her worthless for his continuing experiments, he was sure she’d die there.  A major miscalculation on Whitney’s part.  Instead she was found and adopted by a samurai warrior who trained her in the art of the samurai along with her two adopted brothers.  Now Azmai is making sure that Whitney pays for all he’s done to her and anyone else who’s come into contact with him.  She doesn’t want to see anyone else, especially a child used the way Whitney used her and the other girls.

As I mentioned earlier Samurai Game is packed full of action and it starts from the beginning. I liked the fact that there wasn’t a slow build up to the story, but instead got right into the action.  Someone is taking out people important to Whitney and they don’t know who it is.  I like how Christine introduces us to Azami and lets us see what she’s capable of out in the field.  This is a great lead up to Sam and Azami’s first meeting.  When they meet for the first time both Sam and Azami feel something but aren’t sure what it is.  At first they are leery about the other but soon learn it’s an ambush but unsure who the attack is against.  Both are thrown into action and are equally matched in battle skills and the more time they spend together fighting they realize there’s an attraction that’s much deeper then just the physical.  These two characters sizzle as a couple and I liked how it was more then just a physical attraction from the get go.  The emotional connection they have for one another is strong and real and their scenes together are brilliantly written. Sam is so tender and loving to Azami and shows her what it means to be cherished.  Azami brings the meaning of home and family to Sam, something he never thought he’d ever have for himself. 

Weaved through Sam and Azami’s romance is of course the danger and intrigue that Christine is noted for in her Ghostwalker series.  Dr. Whitney is bound and determined to get a diamond from the Congo to further his madness, but to do so, he needs to sacrifice a Ghostwalker to Ekabela  as his men are in possession of the mine.  Sam is just the Ghostwalker he has in mind and Azami informs team one of this.  Of course Ryland and the rest of the team are cautious about this info from Azami at first seeing as they know little about her, but when Sam’s stepfather General Ranier arrives and informs them of the orders that have just come down, Ryland starts to change his feelings about Azami and Sam’s choice to be with her.  As team one prepares for this mission Christine does an amazing job of keeping the reader on edge and wondering just who is in cahoots with Whitney and these orders.  For a while she had me second guessing a few people only to learn later on I couldn’t have been farther from the truth.

The more I read, the more I loved this story.  I truly love the way Christine unravels the intrigue she creates throughout this story.  It kept me on the edge of my seat wanting more. The battle and actions scenes made me feel like I was there, a part of the action and drama that was unfolding on the pages.   Along with all the action, danger and intrigue there was also humour and camaraderie amongst the men of team one. There’s one scene in the book that had me laughing out loud at the antics of these guys when they get together.  This is a great team and the characters and personalities Christine created just gel perfectly.  I truly enjoyed hanging with team one again and watching them battle and once again outsmart the villainous resident mad scientist Dr. Whitney.  Here’s to looking forward to the next Ghostwalker installment that can’t come soon enough.  If you haven’t ready this one yet, I suggest you do.  

Review by Marcie

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36 thoughts on “Samurai Game by Christine Feehan – a Review”

  1. Whoo whee!!!! Great review, Marcie. Team One is oh so special to me, too! I have it, just haven’t started it. Quick remedy that! 😉

    The camaraderie between the GWs (and all her male characters, honestly) are sublime and so critical to the beauty of the story. I’m so happy to hear CF is as strong as ever.

    Cannot wait!!! 😉

    • She really is Carmen and I loved every minute of the book. There was so much more I wanted to say but my review would have gone on, and on, and then it would’ve sounded like utter ramble so I quit well I was ahead. ;-)d

  2. Great review Marcie!! I am currently reading the book!! And, like you, I’ve always been intrigued by Sam and Tucker. I was so damned excited when I found out this was Sam’s book that I literally let out a yelp. My boss hollers “get off of the internet and get back to work”. LOL!!!! Can’t wait to finish it so we can dish!! 😉

    • Too funny Vickie. That’s something I would have done at work if I had access to a computer. The only computer we have is for the kids to use and good thing it’s not internet capable or they’d be fighting with me for computer time. lol!!

      • *sigh*…it is my OCD…yes I have a KOBO, Kindle and an ipad with Kindle and Kobo etc…but once I start a series in paper format…I want to continue in paper format….*sniff*…are you making fun of me…????? 😉

        • Not at all Sandy, and I totally understand your OCD. I’m OCD about some things too. However, I’ve surprised myself since getting my Kobo, I’ve been purchasing all my fav authors on there even though I have all the earlier one’s in paper back. I’m almost tempted to get the earlier one’s for my Kobo too now. See my OCD is kicking in again. 😉

  4. Wonderful review, Marcie. I finished reading Samurai Game last night and really enjoyed it. I thought Thorn was great, and Sam was perfect for her. Well done.

  6. Tthanks for all your comments ladies greatly appreciated. As I told Carmen I wanted to say so much more as so much happened but I tried not to ramble and stick to the stuff I felt was important to mention. Since all of you have read it, or plan too then you know where I”m coming from. Love Chrsitine’s work, never tire of her imagination and story telling.

  7. Marcie, great review. I also loved this book. I enjoyed the teamwork and camaradarie of Team One, but I loved that the women worked well together and kicked some a$$ too!! I love when books in a series tell us how our beloved characters are doing. I appreciate the ‘check in’! All of the babies were adorable, I can’t wait to hear more about them!! It is a wonderful read and action packed!

    • I loved that part too, Jules. when the girls got together and went on the offensive. It was great to see or hear about them, and loved that Thorn got to meet them, especially Saber.

  8. Sweet review Marcie i am just going to start Samurai Games now . I just love love Christine Feehan and have from the begining . And i can’t wait to play with the first set of GhostWalkers again .When i read your review my heart gave a few extra beats to that news ,So can’t wait to start my book , Christine Feehan so ROCKS and i am such a fan of hers .

  9. Wonderful review Marcie! I also loved the fast pace and constant action. And when the guys all strolled into Sams room and told the story of the frenchman, I was laughing out loud for real. I love the family feel of these teams, and yes team one is special. And, like you, I was not sure I would like this series but with urging from a few feehanistas, I gave it a try and have never regretted it.
    The way Azami “takes care” of her man gave me pause and makes me actually think differently about some things. I found it romantic, sensual, and exciting. Of course the book ended entirely too soon for me, but that is always the case.

  10. Love the review Marcie and have to agree. Though I loved Sam, Azami stole the book for me. She is my favorite GW male or female and Daniel is just to cute and the twins.

  11. Marcie, great job. Great read. Love Sam and Thorn. Enjoyed seeing the women get together and kick butt at the end. Whitney and Violet? Talk about getting into bed with a snake. Enjoying the GW ride and have fingers crossed that Ian will get his book soon. Ian was so uncomfortable working with the women I want to see more. lol

    *Waving to Daruis and Sandy*

  14. Awesome review!!!! I’m not quite finished with the book but like the rest of you, I love Christine’s books. Shadow Game was the first Feehan book I read so the Ghostwalkers are my fav, especially Kaden. Love me some Kaden…….

    I like the pairing of Thorn and Sam, the action in the beginning was a great introduction.

    Can’t wait to read more about Daniel.

    Marcie, you get 2 thumbs up!!!

  15. I to have started Samurai Games and only have 98 pages to go and i can feel the sadness setting in already for soon i will be done this book ;… ( .But like all great things they must come to an end ,But holy crap this book was Bit@hin .Like all the Games book they are special and i sooooo love to play with the boys and it is so nice to see Gator back he made me laugh so much in his book the crazy a$$ ,ok back to the book and Azami who i thinks just rocks out this book . 5 stars Thank you Christine Feehann for another great read…….

  16. Ok ladies, I finally finished this book Wednesday night. I really enjoyed it. I’ve been waiting for Sam for a looooong time and absolutely loved Thorn!! Can’t wait for the next one!!

  17. I just finished Samurai Games this afternoon WOW Thorn totally rocked this book and man could that women kill 6 people less to play with in the next Game series soooooooo can’t wait ,and it was fun playing with the boys again from team 1 a big hug to Gator mmmmmmm nummy lol, Love a man who can kick a$$ and have a sense of humor to go witth it .Makes me just HOT

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