Chasing the White Lion is a page turning adventure with the heart of gold.
Family is an underlying theme in this novel. But here, it’s the family that you make that dominates.
“That’s what families do. They catch each other, and they keep going no matter what.”
Talia, Tyler, and the rest of the team are forming deeper bonds with each other. Tyler sends in the team, off-book, to protect Talia on her C.I.A. missions. After the events of the first novel in the series, The Gryphon Heist, Talia is still working on her trust issues, but by the end of this novel, she is fully embracing that she can depend on her team members. It’s great to see the characters connecting with each other on a deeper level forming life-long bonds.
The characters in Chasing the White Lion show considerable growth from The Gryphon Heist. The secondary team members who shine this time around are Finn and Val. I was happy to read that Mr. Hannibal provides more back-story and motivation for these two characters. Finn grows from the playboy thrill-seeker to one of my favorite characters. He’s still going to jump off that ledge, but he’ll hold your hand if you need help to jump along with him. Val now sees that all of her actions (past and present) have consequences. And realizing that her actions impact others is a great step forward for her character.
This novel is just as action packed as the first. I was turning the pages as fast as I could. There are enough car explosions, assassination attempts, titular lion dodging, and jumping out of planes to keep me thoroughly entertained. And there is an amazing motorcycle sequence at the end that I am still thinking about days later!
On the romance front, we thankfully have very little romance. This completely works for me in an action book. But we do have some very cute flirting between Finn and Talia. Maybe this will develop into something in a future novel?
If you read The Gryphon Heist and were wondering, yes, there is still some funny Eddie geek humor, especially with his insistence on buying only the best drones and his new call sign of Red Leader.
On a personal side note, it was SUPER STRESSFUL reading the scene where the plane our characters are flying in begins losing cabin pressure WHILE ON A PLANE. Super. Fun. Times. Luckily, no such issues on my own flight!
Whereas you could, technically, read Chasing the White Lion without having read The Gryphon Heist, you would be doing yourself a disservice. Read both. They are amazing action\adventure books!

“Remember Peter on the water, how Christ lifted him out of the waves. Trust. Faith. We weren’t created to go it alone in this world.”


Chasing the White Lion is book #2 in the Talia Inger series. I didn’t know that when I started to read this. Even though it works well as a standalone, looking back, I would have loved to read the first one before I started this.

If you like action stories, this book has one exciting scene after another. The settings were described so well I could visualize them in mind, and details were very carefully given as the story unfolded. This definitely kept me glued to the pages, rooting for the interesting group of characters the author, James R. Hannibal, fleshed out so well they actually seemed real to me. (I know I’m gushing! It was that good. ) The main character, Talia, does have some issues with trust, and she overcomes them to a large degree as the book goes on.

While this isn’t a book that is filled with religious references, it does come out with some great ones throughout. Without a doubt, this is a five star book.

This book was sooo good! I was glued to it as Mr. Hannibal took us on a journey from Russia, DC, and other locations. I had to know how it would all turn out.

Not to mention his cast of secondary characters (aka the merry band of reformed criminals) are a hoot! Their snark and back-and-forth engagement left me chuckling. But Mr. Hannibal also gets real and shares the importance of Christ and why people accept the gift He so richly offers. I tell you one scene in here relating to this was absolutely golden. Pure genius!

If you haven’t read Mr. Hannibal, don’t miss out. This series is a must read and Chasing the White Lion was better than book 1!

*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley. My review was not required nor influenced.

Wow! Love how the mind of this author works, you sure will never see coming all that unfolds in this read. It all seems so real like you’re watching the news or reading on the internet. Maybe this has played out and we are now hearing about it, that is how real this feels.
Now, this is the second book in this series, and yes, I have read the first, but I think this could be read alone, there are several references to the first, but you will be hooked and desire to see what you have missed!
I really love this book, and found this band of characters endearing, and thus I wanted more, and this read will keep you on your toes and holding your breath, will they survive to the end? Will the Archangel finally be found and brought to justice, or is the evil that permeates here that will win.

I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Revell, and was not required to give a positive review.

This book opens with an adrenaline pumping scene that reads like a clip right from Mission Impossible. The action sucked me in and the descriptions were so vivid I could picture everything in my mind as the good guys versus the bad guys battled for victory.
This is the second book in a series I haven’t read before and after reading the first part of this second book, I was completely lost in backstory and confused by the innuendos of dialogue between main characters. I really felt I was missing something and would have a better appreciation for the connection between characters and the brilliance of plot development, if I had read the first book in the series.
The story is interesting and the character well-developed, I’m inclined to read the first book so I can better appreciate this second novel in the series. I’m used to series where I can jump in without having to read the previous books, but this is definitely not one of those. This is the only reason why I gave the low rating.
I really wanted to love the novel, but I just couldn’t keep going. I’m pretty sure I’ll feel differently when I read the first book.
I received an ecopy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.

This book was a fast paced thrill from start to finish! James R. Hannibal has delivered another swift moving Oceans Eleven meets Mission Impossible type novel. I absolutely love the dynamic of this team! The dialogue is witty and smart and the heist was layered and complex. Edge of your seat situations and and surprising twists seemed to frequent the pages, which really keeps the plot racing along. This band of misfits always seems to have the upper hand and I absolutely love that! There were very obvious faith elements sprinkled throughout the story, but they didn’t seem out of place or added in haphazardly. There was a definite theme of trusting God and reliance on his power not our own that really spoke to the situations that Talia found herself in. I really enjoyed this one and would happily follow this crew through any future books!

High-stakes global adventure with a cast of characters fit for the big screen. A high-tech, James Bond feel with a faith message unique in its telling. You won’t be bored for one minute of this fast-paced page turner.

We catch up with CIA case officer Talia Inger in this story, to find that she has kept busy. Two questions pop up leaving you on the edge of your seat waiting for answers. Who is Archangel? Why do they want Talia dead?

Spies, Adventure, and Danger all meld perfectly with the moments of humor and strong faith elements. This fast-paced and intriguing thriller will leave you craving for more.

I loved this book. Like the first book in the series, it had a “Leverage” or “Mission Impossible” feel to it but this time there was a little bit of “Hunger Games” vibe thrown in too. The team works together and each one has their unique part to play. The stakes are incredibly high and there’s plenty of action and adventure. It’s hard to stop reading it and it would make a great movie.

The characters are vibrant and interesting. I especially enjoyed getting to know Finn and Darcy more. I enjoyed the writing. “Lunch started at awkward and went downhill from there” (location 1377). The plot was fascinating. There’s something intriguing about con men trying to do the right thing through questionable means. At least one character starts to see the reality of what she was doing and came to struggle with it. It’s just a great all-around read.

Thank you to Revell for providing me with a free e-copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

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It is unusual to find great suspense, action novel that includes the faith factor but this author has done it again! Well done and highly recommended!

Following her previous mission, Talia Inger has been kept busy. After her identity is leaked by Archangel, she is rescued by Tyler and finds out that their work is going to intersect again. During this mission, she learns more about the memories that plague her, and what forgiveness, both from God and towards others, means.

The plot in Chasing the White Lion is fast paced and holds your attention throughout the story. James R. Hannibal did a great job writing a book that is interesting, full of action, and holds a great message. Several of the characters learn more about faith and how to trust each other and God instead of trying to do everything by themselves. The messages of forgiveness and faith are core parts of the story, but are not aggressively presented.

This is a great book for anyone wanting action and suspense.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Suspense is a great way to spend a couple of hours. With James R. Hannibal's second novel in the Talia Inger's series, Chasing the White Lion, Hannibal definitely delivers. With fast chasing across the globe to hunt for missing children, Talia and her troop of misfits sweep up the mischief and mayhem. With th first novel, The Gryphon Heist, I really loved how he crafted together the least likely bunch of criminals to create a family who seeks for justice. Hannibal throws in a little bit of spiritual lesson too for the fans of redemptive stories, but nothing to preachy. Only one litte scene. But boy, does it make an impact. The final climactic moment in the last twenty percent of the novel has a Hunger Games feel to it. A chase through mazes against some of the worst criminals in the market. Overall, Chasing the White Lion is a memorizing addition to the series, and I honestly can't wait to see what tasks Hannibal allows Talia to venture into next.

I received a complimentary copy of Chasing the White Lion by James R. Hannibal from Revell Publishing, but the opinions stated are all my own.

James R. Hannibal has done it again. He has magically captured my full-attention with this high-paced, action-packed, thriller. This novel, Chasing the White Lion, is the second installment to this new series. Spies, danger, high risks, and a game of life and death is found here. A band of the most unlikely people work together. I ended following some of my favorite characters from the previous book into this new one. I loved it! James R. Hannibal knows how to write well. He kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I was wondering what the next scene will bring. The story did not disappoint at all. It was suspenseful from the get go.