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The Legend of Banzai Maguire Paperback – Jan. 1 2004

by Susan Grant (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 21 ratings
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The first in a series called 2176: five books with tough, kick-butt heroines who help restore democracy to the world and find true love along the way.

Book One: THE LEGEND OF BANZAI MAGUIRE. After US Air Force pilot Bree "Banzai" Maguire is shot down in Korean airspace, she awakens in the year 2176 to a romantic adventure everyone will love.

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  1. Print length
    384 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Love Spell
  4. Publication date
    Jan. 1 2004
  5. Dimensions
    10.8 x 2.54 x 19.69 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0505525429
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0505525420
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The first in a five-book series (to be written by several authors), this adrenaline-laced, romantic adventure seizes the reader's attention with its gutsy, larger-than-life characters and compelling, colorful vision of the future. The novel opens in 2006 as U.S. Air Force fighter Bree "Banzai" Maguire is preparing for a routine patrol between North and South Korea. She feels a shiver of apprehension and soon finds her foreboding to be well founded when she and her wingman, Cam, are trapped by a mad scientist and frozen alive until treasure hunter Ty Armstrong rescues her 170 years later. Bree awakens to a new era in human history, one enhanced by advanced technologies but bereft of freedom. Almost immediately, Bree is stolen from Ty by the prince of the Kingdom of Asia, Kyber, who offers her innumerable luxuries. Bree knows, however, that she's little more than a treasured pet to him. Desperate to find her wingman, Bree turns to Ty, but she soon learns that he's as helpless as she and that his country, formerly the U.S. but now the bloated and unstable United Colonies of Earth, is even worse than Kyber's benevolent dictatorship. If Grant's (The Star Princess, etc.) faithful fighter jet descriptions don't snag readers from the outset, her fierce, funny, tough-as-nails heroine will. With its cliffhanger conclusion, awe-inspiring characters and droll humor, this book is a strong launch for a very promising series.
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Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Love Spell; First THUS edition (Jan. 1 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0505525429
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0505525420
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 181 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.8 x 2.54 x 19.69 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 21 ratings

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
21 global ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars exciting military science fiction romance
Reviewed in Canada on March 28, 2004
In 2006 Captain Bree "Banzai" Maguire and her wingman Cam "Scarlet" Tucker fly a sortie over North Korean when both of their F-16 jets are shot down by surface to air missiles. A fanatical scientist apparently not associated with the North Korean government captures both American aviators. He injects the duo with some sort of experimental elixir.
In 2176 United Colonies of Earth SEAL Commander Tyler Armstrong tries to rescue two Korean War pilots allegedly still alive due to a cryobiology experiment. Tyler knows the danger of entering the Kingdom of Asia, but firmly believes the credo that the military never leaves anyone behind. An added impetus is that he is already half in love with the legendary Banzai. He succeeds in finding his Sleeping Beauty, but not her wingman Scarlet. Before Tyler can flee with Banzai, soldiers of the Kingdom of Asia's ruler Prince Kyber catch him. As Kyber and Tyler compete for the affection of a now awake Banzai, the two men reassess their values and patriotism influenced by the twenty first century legend that will soon shake a world.
This is an exciting military science fiction romance tale that readers will enjoy immensely. The story line is action packed yet allows the audience to see deep into the personalities of the romantic triangle. The superpower rivalries (there is at least one more) are cleverly designed, but the key to this terrific tale is Ms. Grant enables readers to observe life in 2176 as fans along with Banzai will know what its like to fall through the rabbit hole. Hopefully Scarlet's tale is told shortly.
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Ms Winston
4.0 out of 5 stars More Like This One, Please!
Reviewed in Canada on May 5, 2004
'The Legend of Banzai Mcguire' is the first of a five book series, set in the year 2176. Susan Grant is the author of this the first book in the series, and the final book, 'The Scarlet Empress,' which will be published in December 2004. This is the first book of Ms Grant's that I have read, and I was very impressed over all with her work.
Bree 'Banzai' Mcguire is an United States Air Force pilot shot down over North Korea in the year 2006. Along with her wingman, she is placed in a form of suspended animation by her "rescuer" in a secret underground chamber, the location of which is subsequently lost in a series of wars and plagues that begin in the mid-21st century. In the year 2176, she awakes to find that the world she knew is no more. The entire political structure has changed (there is no more United States, instead there is nationstate known as the United Colonies of Earth). The UCE SEAL, Ty Armstrong, who discovers her location, temporarily loses the "custody" of Banzai to Kyber, the Emperor Prince of Asia. Kyber insists that his is the perfect kingdom and his citizens are happy and content with their lot, but there are strong signs of trouble in paradise. Banzai must decide if she will stay with Kyber, or risk everything going with Ty, who wants to take her back to the UCE.
Grant's strong suit is in creating an alien world that the reader can believe in - "yes, it could actually happen this way." She gives just the right amount of detail that explains the history of this new world of 2176; the reader can clearly visualize the physical aspects as well as the "new technology." She also keeps the storyline moving with just the right amount of action. One of the weaknesses of the book is that we only get to know three characters, and one of those not very well. Banzai is the most fully realized, an alpha female without being overpowering, while Kyber is probably the weakest -- I expected at any moment that he would burst into a chorus of "Shall We Dance," from 'The King and I.' We never get into Kyber's mind as we do Banzai's and Ty's.
I am very much looking forward to the rest of this series, as we discover more about this new world of 2176 and find out who is responsible for fomenting rebellion among the nations by broadcasting quotations from the great colonial patriot, Patrick Henry.
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A. Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars The Journey Begins...
Reviewed in Canada on May 9, 2004
This is the story of Bree "Banzai" Maguire and the beginning of a wonderfully written futuristic series by four astronomical authors.
The story begins in the year 2006 where Bree and her wingman (wingWOman in this instance) Cam are preparing for a routine flight. Bree has a feeling of "impending doom" where Cam is concerned but talks herself out of acting on it. As Bree and Cam are flying, they get shot down and captured by a mad scientist, then frozen for 170 yrs.
2176: Bree is awakened by man #1, Ty Armstrong, and then almost immediately stolen by man #2, Prince Kyber, where upon the plot thickens.
Will she Choose Ty, the one who makes her heart pound with excitement everytime she thinks of him, or will she choose Kyber, the one who has protected her and forced her to face her weaknesses since the moment they met? To find out read the book.
I really enjoyed this book. With its action packed story line and the battle over one woman, it is a page turner. Keep Bree in mind because she and the "Shadow Voice" are the keys that keep the other four books melding together.
The ending made one think "I wish the other ones were already out," and leaves you begging for more.
Once again, this is a wonderful and exciting beginning to a new action packed, futuristic series of books.
This series is DEFFINATELY destined for my personal library shelves, in other words, the series is a keeper.
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Romance Addict
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Story - Slow Start and Little Light on the Romance
Reviewed in Canada on July 9, 2004
This is a great science fiction story. The future earth as described by the author is imaginative and fascinating. The characters in the book are mature adults (no lame empaths or mystical healing heroines in this sci fi story)to whom you can relate. The heroine is intelligent, thoughtful, and can rescue herself. This book seemingly has everything most sci fi romances do not - the only problem is that it is very light on the romance, as the main characters do not meet until 1/3 of the way into the book. Due to their very short relationship, the consumation of their relationship occurs before they barely know each other and is very forced (not the act itself, just the manner in which it is included in the book). I could have easily rated this book 5 stars if there had been more focus on the relationship. As it is, this is a great story and a great start to the series. If you like sci fi, I highly recommend this book. If you are looking for a sci fi romance, this might not be the book for you.
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Elaine C McTyer
5.0 out of 5 stars To the Red, White, and Blue
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2004
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This is the first book in a series of five. If all are as good as this, it will be great.
Bree (Banzai) Maguire is a fighter pilot in 2006. She is patroling the no-man's land between North and South Korea. She and her wingman, Cam (Scarlett) Tucker, are both shot down, captured, and placed in cryo-freeze.
Now 170 years later, she is awakened by a UCE (United Colonies of Earth) SEAL. Tyler Armstrong hunts for treasure when he is not busy serving his country.
Prince Kyber is the ruler of Asia. Bree was found by Ty but Kyber's men caught them before she was fully revived.
Who to trust? Nothing is as it was when she went to sleep. Both men want her, both hate each other, and neither knows how to bring peace to the world.
Bree wants to find Cam. That is her priority. She must choose. Following her instincts, she chooses Ty.

Ty and Bree escape Kyber with the help of the Shadow runners. Who they are, we don't know yet.
When they are attacked by a SEAL that Ty knows, they make a decision to fight for freedom and to find the shadow voice.
This is an exciting, futuristic, adventure. I loved this book. Susan Grant has yet to write a bad book. I look forward to the next one in the series Day of Fire, by Kathleen Nance. NO 3, The Shadow Runners, by Liz Maverick. No 4, The Power of Two, by Patti O'Shea. No 5, The Scarlett Empress, by Susan Grant.
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Jana L.Perskie
4.0 out of 5 stars A Terrific Start To An Intriguing Series -Super Heroine!
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2004
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There aren't many women or men, like Bree "Banzai" Maguire. She epitomizes strength of character and integrity - a strong mind in a strong body. Like her grandmother before her, Bree Maguire's motto is, "Don't be afraid of death, be afraid of the unlived life." And she has the unique experience of living 2 lives - both fully. Unlike most romance and/or futuristic novels, this heroine is a real butt-kicker! (but she cleans up very well).

In the year 2006, Captain Bree Maguire, graduate of the US Airforce Academy, is based in Kunsan Air Base in Korea. On a bitter cold day in late winter, she flies her F-16 in a patrol sortie over North Korea with her best friend, Cam "Scarlet" Tucker, as her wingman. The two pilots are shot down, with shoulder-launched missiles, and forced to eject over enemy territory. A (mad?) scientist, who is also a North Korean rebel, captures them because he requires young, healthy people for a critical experiment, and these two women fit the bill. The two pilots will serve a duel purpose by being his guinea pigs, and placing the much hated North Korean president in a precarious situation with the US government. He uses new technology to put both Banzai and Cam to sleep in a crypod, in a state of bio-stasis, where they will remain until Banzai is awakened 170 years later, in the year 2176.

The USA no longer exists in 2176. It has been replaced by an organization of former nations, called United Colonies of Earth, (UCE), which is definitely not a democracy but a repressive imperial power. Europe and Africa are now allies, and Canada, the victim of a devastating plague, has been closed off to the rest of the world. Korea is now part of the Kingdom of Asia, ruled by the world's most powerful dictator, Kyber, Emperor Prince.

Banzai is rescued from her underground tomb and revived by UCE Commander, and Navy SEAL, Tyler Armstrong, who has worshipped the legendary Banzai almost all his life. Unfortunately, the two have no time together to catch up on current events. Kyber's men capture them. Banzai is treated like a royal princess and Tyler is thrown into a stinking dungeon.

Both Kyber and Tyler want Bree. Kyber's a nice guy, handsome, rich and powerful, the ruler of Shangrai La - not a bad combo! Tyler is a tough, macho, military type, a charming pirate who has the right chemistry to attract the lady. Bree is trying to acclimate herself to a world that has totally changed and she is determined to find Cam, who is her responsibility. Both men desire and admire Banzai and want to use her to further their own agendas as well as their love lives. Importantly, there is a growing worldwide struggle for freedom - for democracy, which has long been absent from the world community.

"The Legend of Banzai Maguire" sets the stage beautifully for the series of 5 related books, 3 by different authors, with Susan Grant writing the finale, returning Banzai to center stage. There are fascinating plots and subplots in the novel, geared to hold most people's interest. I would have liked Tyler to have been more developed. As is, what stands out most about him is his boylike crush on the much admired woman pilot from another time. Romance, adventure, suspense, politics, world-building, sci-fi, fill the novel's pages. The story doesn't end with a cliffhanger, however. The future of the characters and the world remain unresolved. To find out what happens we have to read the next book, "Day of Fire" by Kathleen Nance. If the rest of the series is as good as Banzai Maguire, then I'm hooked!
JANA
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Ms Winston
4.0 out of 5 stars More Like This One, Please!
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2004
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'The Legend of Banzai Mcguire' is the first of a five book series, set in the year 2176. Susan Grant is the author of this the first book in the series, and the final book, 'The Scarlet Empress,' which will be published in December 2004. This is the first book of Ms Grant's that I have read, and I was very impressed over all with her work.
Bree 'Banzai' Mcguire is an United States Air Force pilot shot down over North Korea in the year 2006. Along with her wingman, she is placed in a form of suspended animation by her "rescuer" in a secret underground chamber, the location of which is subsequently lost in a series of wars and plagues that begin in the mid-21st century. In the year 2176, she awakes to find that the world she knew is no more. The entire political structure has changed (there is no more United States, instead there is nationstate known as the United Colonies of Earth). The UCE SEAL, Ty Armstrong, who discovers her location, temporarily loses the "custody" of Banzai to Kyber, the Emperor Prince of Asia. Kyber insists that his is the perfect kingdom and his citizens are happy and content with their lot, but there are strong signs of trouble in paradise. Banzai must decide if she will stay with Kyber, or risk everything going with Ty, who wants to take her back to the UCE.
Grant's strong suit is in creating an alien world that the reader can believe in - "yes, it could actually happen this way." She gives just the right amount of detail that explains the history of this new world of 2176; the reader can clearly visualize the physical aspects as well as the "new technology." She also keeps the storyline moving with just the right amount of action. One of the weaknesses of the book is that we only get to know three characters, and one of those not very well. Banzai is the most fully realized, an alpha female without being overpowering, while Kyber is probably the weakest -- I expected at any moment that he would burst into a chorus of "Shall We Dance," from 'The King and I.' We never get into Kyber's mind as we do Banzai's and Ty's.
I am very much looking forward to the rest of this series, as we discover more about this new world of 2176 and find out who is responsible for fomenting rebellion among the nations by broadcasting quotations from the great colonial patriot, Patrick Henry.
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