Common Enemy (Common Denominator Book 1)

Return to Book Page. After a chance but near fatal shipboard encounter, Raam — the tall, good-looking but burned-out womanizer who has been cleaning up after Viktor Viken for years — and Kayman Karl, the smart, beautiful and independent private investigator who has been hired by a distraught father to investigate the cruise line disappearance of his daughter — are compelled to join forces in the search for the motive behind the murders.

Opposites attract, but all thoughts of romance are put on hold once it becomes obvious that Kayman fits the profile of previous victims and they must race to find and stop a twisted murderer before he strikes again. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Common Enemy , please sign up. Lists with This Book.

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This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Sep 27, Laina Turner rated it it was amazing. Loved the characters, especially lead hottie Raam! This was a fast paced read that had it all. I would definitely recommend it. Sep 03, Randy rated it it was amazing. Raam Commoner has a client he doesn't like, but that he owes a great debt to because of the heart he got for Raam's father and all the medical expenses that went with it. Russian billionaire Victor Viken grabs him up as he soon as he gets back from two years in Afghanistan as a government lawyer and reveals his new problem.

His cruise ship line, Camelot Cruise, is being stalked by a serial killer known as Mr. It's been kept under wraps because there's no actual proof and the billionaire wa Raam Commoner has a client he doesn't like, but that he owes a great debt to because of the heart he got for Raam's father and all the medical expenses that went with it. It's been kept under wraps because there's no actual proof and the billionaire wants it solved on the quiet.

This begins a tense game between Commoner and P. Kaymon Karl, who's been hired by the father of one of the missing girls, and the serial killer. That she's one of the most beautiful women Raam has ever seen, doesn't hurt. The killer outplays them at every step, leaving clues, but the pair get closer even so. Pretty interesting little thriller and a promising new series. Feb 04, Barbara Ebel rated it really liked it.

There is good dialogue and some memorable scenes. Together they make a fun duo. His reasoning is far-fetched to justify his lack of reporting.

However, the plot must go on! The author maintains a fluent pace with the storyline. Jun 02, Bella rated it it was amazing. This nearly perfect summer beach read is a riveting tale of over-the-top revenge and murder on the high seas. Real-world headlines about the dangers of cruise ships pale in comparison to the problems suffered by Camelot Cruise Line in Common Enemy. The clever twist is established early on by author Richard David Bach: Check out the rest of my re This nearly perfect summer beach read is a riveting tale of over-the-top revenge and murder on the high seas.

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Sep 02, Caitlin rated it it was amazing. Lots of twists and turns and a great ending! Robby Burney rated it it was amazing Sep 09, Melissa rated it really liked it May 30, Sonny Luca rated it it was amazing Jun 04, Mejiasen added it Sep 02, Marcy marked it as to-read Sep 02, The main characters are in constant danger, and they suffer various injuries. They also kill their perceived enemies at a distance and at close range.

A complete catalogue of violent acts in this book is impossible, but it pulls no punches in describing the effects of genocide.

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Sensitive readers should be wary. Under constant physical threat, the characters in The 5th Wave have very little time to think about romance or sex.

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Cassie has a crush on high school football hero Ben Parish, but she's most strongly attracted to mysterious Evan Walker. When she's unconscious, he bathes and changes her from her bloody dirty clothes into a nightgown, something she realizes when she regains consciousness. While she recuperates at his cabin, she can't help staring at his hair, smile, and rear end. There's a lot of kissing and thinking about sex in the parts of the story involving Cassie and Evan: She contemplates whether he had sex with his ex-girlfriend, makes out with him on a bed, and wonders what it would be like to have his hands all over her body.

They share an experience of total intimacy, though not intercourse. With its characters under such constant stress, the language in The 5th Wave can be fairly harsh at times. There are multiple uses of "hell," "damn," "son of a bitch," "bastard," "piss," and "s--t. Parents need to know that The 5th Wave is an emotionally intense science fiction adventure set in the aftermath of an alien invasion that has killed billions. It contains a high level of physical violence, resulting in main characters being seriously injured or forced to kill their perceived enemies at a distance or very up close.

Younger, more sensitive readers might find the plotting too intense. Add your rating See all 10 parent reviews. Add your rating See all 38 kid reviews. In the wake of an alien invasion, most of humanity has been wiped out. All that keeps Cassie Sullivan going is the promise she made to her younger brother, Sammie, and she will do almost anything to be reunited with him. After she's grievously wounded, she's nursed back to health by a mysterious stranger, Evan Walker, who seems to be keeping secrets from her. As Cassie struggles to trust Evan, she's unaware that the invaders are planning a new level of treachery that threatens to destroy every last human survivor.

By making the motives of the alien invaders opaque, author Rick Yancey keeps readers guessing and the level of suspense high throughout the book. It's a nail-biter from beginning to end. Families can talk about why stories about alien invasions are so popular. How can stories about extraterrestrials illuminate the human condition? How do you develop trust between yourself and others, be it your family members, your friends, or your government? How do real-life institutions, such as the government and the military, try to shape the personalities and thoughts of their members? Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.

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