The Scorpion

by James A. Anderson

The Daily Express chronicles continue. Picking up a year after the ending of DEADLINE, it brings you more news, more murder, action, suspense and romance -- and more terrorists. The Scorpion is a terrorist. A nameless, faceless killer leading a team that plans to attack North America bringing death and destruction in a daring plan called Operation Saladin. Reporter Katie Cannon and Daily Express Publisher Andrew Chase are planning their wedding, but their happy day may bring more than they expect. This fast-paced page-turning thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Genres: Fiction

216 pages, Paperback

First published April 4, 2012

Reviews

[mountainmama · Rating 5 out of 5]

Several sub-plots run concurrently in this newest novel by James Anderson. Although we meet the same characters as in Deadline, and there are references to the stories from the first book, this is a standalone book. We again follow the reporter Trevor as he meets a new girlfriend (who literally stumbles into his life), and who is not quite what she seems; Editor Braden and his girlfriend, who are dealing with a diagnosis of cancer along with the usual headaches of managing a newspaper; and publisher Andrew and his bride-to-be Katie, who are frantically preparing for their upcoming wedding. In addition, events unfolding include a murder trial and a child’s fight for life. Add to the mix a terrorist intent on bringing Canada and the US to its knees, and you have an amazing thrill ride as they all come together in Toronto.

Once again, Mr. Anderson’s personal knowledge of the newspaper publishing industry shines thru as you watch the juggling act performed at the break-neck speed required to put a paper to press. He has skillfully depicted the characters and events, and managed to weave them into a page-turning read. Bravo!!

[Doug DePew · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just finished "The Scorpion" last night. It's an extremely fast-paced thriller that definitely kept me entertained. Mr. Anderson weaved together several plotlines that flash back and forth throughout the book. We have a terrorist plot, a newspaper story, and a wedding all entwined. They reminded me of the strands of a rope winding through each other until he finally tied them into a knot at the end. It was quite well done. The style reminded me a bit of the Bourne movies.

I haven't read Mr. Anderson's introductory novel, "Deadline", yet, but I look forward to it. I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a quick, high-action thriller. I found it quite entertaining.

[Nev Thomas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Run of the mill arab terrorist thriller