Collision

Sean Falcone #2

by William S. Cohen

Sean Falcone, former National Security Adviser to the president of the United States, attacks a gunman during a mass killing at an elite Washington law firm. A second shooter flees with a laptop containing vital information about an asteroid being mined by an American billionaire and his secret Russian partner. The incident plunges Falcone into a Washington mystery involving the White House, NASA, corrupt Senators, an international crime lord . . . and the possible destruction of all humankind.

Genres: Fiction, Thriller, Mystery

330 pages, Hardcover

First published June 2, 2015

About the author

William Sebastian Cohen, a Republican, served as both a member of the United States House of Representatives and Senate, and as Secretary of Defense (1997–2001) under Democratic President Bill Clinton.

Reviews

[Randy Evans · Rating 3 out of 5]

This author William S. Cohen it should be noted served from 1973 - 1979 as a Maine representative then from 1979 - 1997 as a Maine Senator and then from 1997 - 2001 as Secretary of Defense under President Bill Clinton. The book "Collision" deals with an billionaire's plans to mine an asteroid and some Russian's plans to use the asteroid as a threat and some good guys who believe both plans puts the planet in danger so they take steps to get the word out. The book seems a little slow at first but the ending was worth getting to.

[Jean-Michel Desire · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was not sure at all if I even wanted to read this book. I had a vague feeling t would be an update on Bruce Willis' Armageddon adventure. I admit that I was pleasantly surprised. 'Collision' is very well written, with a continuous suspense that will keep you going. Aside from finding out about the threats of asteroids, it is yet another insight into the wonderful world of politics, with a focus on Capitol Hill and its unique crowd. Collision is definitely a goof read.

[Ginny · Rating 2 out of 5]

The topic of asteroid danger is interesting, but the plot never grabbed me. One dimensional characters. I wanted to like the book more, because I have always respected Cohen.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I find that I enjoy each book in the series on Sean Falcone more than the last, and I am looking forward to the sequel to be published this summer. Since it appears to be picking up where Collision left off, it may resolve what has been my main complaint, that the stories seem to take a very long time to build up and then are resolved so quickly at the end. I do have one minor quibble with Collision: Who did the editing? There were at least four typos, and typos, distracting as they are, are non-negotiables when reading political thrillers.

I enjoy the author's veiled references to current movers and shakers (their initials, positions, etc), and it goes without saying, his many years in Washington lend credibility to his writing.

[Robert · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a very well written political thriller with a lot of back room Washington politics. The author does a fine job of weaving a complex tale with a lot of characters without losing the reader. Where the book lost it a bit, for this reader, was in its somewhat flat delivery. The action never really ratchets up but seems to stay at a kind of monotone level. That aside the book really does deliver and I felt pulled between 3 and 4 stars. Call it a three and three quarters review and I would be happy.

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not too bad for a thriller... But I wasn't swept away by it.

[Jonathan Jefferson · Rating 3 out of 5]

After laying the foundation for this story, the author appeared to rush to the finish line. I felt unfulfilled until I realized that there would be a sequel.

[Arthur Sperry · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun read with a lot of realism. Cohen, a former U.S. Senator, knows how to put the right kind of realistic info into the geopolitical intrigue.