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Skull Dance
An atmospheric tale of intrigue, heroism and romance, spanning cultures and continents, against a backdrop of twisted politics and international nuclear espionage.... "Skull Dance is not only a fast-paced suspense thriller but a haunting book rooted in realism....If you plan on reading just one book this year, this should be it." - greatreporter.com "A timely tale of intrigue, terrorism and greed...packed with 'edge of your seat' action and soul searching realism....I highly recommend this book to anyone with a taste for adventure and intrigue." - The Popper Gazette "Gerd Balke brings the customs and culture of India to life, and international intrigue and espionage to magnifi cent proportions. Skull Dance is a diamond of a thriller...." - Patricia Spork, Writer's Graphic Image
- GenresThriller
248 pages, Paperback
Published December 1, 2010
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March 2, 2011
Over all this was a interesting read with moments that grab your attention and wont let go. The only thing I didn't like was it felt like the author was trying to be too descriptive at moments that didn't call for it.
June 12, 2011
In a suprisingly philosophical novel that gives the reader plenty to think about, "Skull Dance," tells of a time after the Berlin Wall came down.
Chris Ramsdorf was a soldier in East Germany. When the wall came down, he was free to travel and went to England. He got a job with M15 because of his knowledge of weapons of the Eastern Bloc.
After he lost his job, he returned to Berlin where many people were now selling military weapons. Chris is hired by a group of Russians to dismantle a warhead and extract plutonium.
Thinking that this weapon might be used against innocent people, Chris tells his old bosses at M15 but is told to go along with the Russians.
He tinks a plan is in motion to stop the deal but something goes wrong and he ends up in a jail in India.
There is outstanding character development as Cris evolves from a selfish, uncaring person into someone who regards others with compassion and understanding.
The story does meander from place to place which slows down the action but gives us a deeper understanding of Chris, and, perhaps, with the author.
Chris Ramsdorf was a soldier in East Germany. When the wall came down, he was free to travel and went to England. He got a job with M15 because of his knowledge of weapons of the Eastern Bloc.
After he lost his job, he returned to Berlin where many people were now selling military weapons. Chris is hired by a group of Russians to dismantle a warhead and extract plutonium.
Thinking that this weapon might be used against innocent people, Chris tells his old bosses at M15 but is told to go along with the Russians.
He tinks a plan is in motion to stop the deal but something goes wrong and he ends up in a jail in India.
There is outstanding character development as Cris evolves from a selfish, uncaring person into someone who regards others with compassion and understanding.
The story does meander from place to place which slows down the action but gives us a deeper understanding of Chris, and, perhaps, with the author.
July 27, 2011
Very intense and atmospheric. A great thriller that kept me on the edge of white knuckling the pages. I really enjoyed it.
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