​Author TR Gabriel has a real knack for crafting scenes that feel real and immediate, and the combat sequences draw you in with their precision and intensity. I was impressed by the character portrayal and up close narration, showing a great range of speech and thought presentation so that we get to know each individual; their emotional struggles certainly resonate long after you've finished reading. When the characters face difficult choices, you feel the weight of their decisions like a lump in your gut. I found myself completely invested in the team's mission, thanks to Gabriel's ability to balance the technical details of a high-stakes military plot with genuine human connections. His exploration of morality in warfare also adds new layers and emotional ties to what could have been just another action story. The way the author maintains tension throughout the narrative is remarkable, delivering deeper considerations on ethics and war, but never losing the action-packed pace. Overall, I enthusiastically recommend Dogs of Warr IV: Beware the Silver Lining to readers who appreciate military fiction that challenges them to think while keeping them entertained.

​K.C. Finn - Readers’ Favorite