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Resurrection Express
There is no code Elroy Coffin can’t break, nothing he can’t hack, no safe he can’t get into. But for the past two years, he’s been incarcerated in a maximum-security hellhole after a job gone bad, driven to near-madness by the revelation of his beloved wife’s murder.
Now a powerful and mysterious visitor who calls herself a “concerned citizen” offers Elroy his freedom if he’ll do another job, and sweetens the deal with proof that his wife might still be alive. All Elroy has to do is hack into one of the most complicated and deadliest security grids in the world—clear and simple instructions for the best in the business. Or so he thinks.
Quickly drawn into the epicenter of a secret, brutal war between criminal masterminds, Elroy is forced to run for his life through a rapid-fire labyrinth of deception, betrayal, and intrigue— where no one is to be trusted and every fight could be his last . . . and the real truth hidden beneath the myriad levels of treachery may be too shocking to comprehend. . . .
Now a powerful and mysterious visitor who calls herself a “concerned citizen” offers Elroy his freedom if he’ll do another job, and sweetens the deal with proof that his wife might still be alive. All Elroy has to do is hack into one of the most complicated and deadliest security grids in the world—clear and simple instructions for the best in the business. Or so he thinks.
Quickly drawn into the epicenter of a secret, brutal war between criminal masterminds, Elroy is forced to run for his life through a rapid-fire labyrinth of deception, betrayal, and intrigue— where no one is to be trusted and every fight could be his last . . . and the real truth hidden beneath the myriad levels of treachery may be too shocking to comprehend. . . .
448 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2012
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July 18, 2015
Non stop action as Elroy Coffin tries to stop the Resurrection Express.
Even though he doesn't know exactly what it is people keep telling him to either walk away or to deal with it. Everyone has guns and they all seem to be pointed in his direction.
Thinking his wife was dead he soon finds her to be alive and then his Dad shows up when he was supposedly dead.
Who are the good guys and who are the bad as everyone he meets starts in one camp and ends up in the other. Plus there is still no clear answer as to the Resurrection Express other than it is not a nuclear solution. If it's a solution, what is it a solution too ?
Graphic violence though out the story.
TONS of action.
Recommended
Even though he doesn't know exactly what it is people keep telling him to either walk away or to deal with it. Everyone has guns and they all seem to be pointed in his direction.
Thinking his wife was dead he soon finds her to be alive and then his Dad shows up when he was supposedly dead.
Who are the good guys and who are the bad as everyone he meets starts in one camp and ends up in the other. Plus there is still no clear answer as to the Resurrection Express other than it is not a nuclear solution. If it's a solution, what is it a solution too ?
Graphic violence though out the story.
TONS of action.
Recommended
August 21, 2019
This is not a novel but a high powered video game with millions of guns and bullets, explosions, etc. It is almost a joke as a novel. Sure, we all like to read tense, action-packed novels, but this story is hardly believable. The main character survives the most incredible shootings and explosions all to save his wife Toni who is to become an immortal after the resurrection. It's an action movie with non-stop obscene violence and quite ridiculous.
If you get to the end of the book, you'll feel totally abused by the novelist.
If you get to the end of the book, you'll feel totally abused by the novelist.
September 9, 2018
Most thrillers bill themselves as roller coaster rides. "Resurrection Express" is a trip ass-first through the thrashin' machine, buck nekkid an' crawlin' with fire ants. Stephen Romano fires up this nitro-charged bottle-baby and blasts you through downtown Houston strapped screaming to the grill. If you're gonna ride this beast, armor up.
October 19, 2012
“Resurrection Express” by Stephen Romano, published by Gallery Books.
Category – Mystery/Thriller
Elroy Coffin is a young man that has a talent for hacking into computers and picking locks. He is haunted by his missing wife who is being held by a criminal element.
Elroy is presently in prison with little hope of getting out for several years. He is approached by a lady who agrees to get him out immediately if he will do a job for her. Elroy goes along but finds that the job entails way more that what he bargained for. He finds himself in the midst of several criminal elements and all seem bent on ending his life.
Elroy goes from one bloody and monstrous shoot-out to another, leaving behind a trail of dead bodies. The problem with all of this is Elroy has no idea who the good guys are and who the bad guys are. Matters get worse when the United State Military get involved and Elroy is told that his actions could save the world from near disaster. He must find a code and break into a super defended fortress, break into their computer, and enter the code to stop the beginning of a nuclear war.
There is a good story in here but unfortunately it is hidden in TMI (Too Much Information). The reader gets bogged down in information that is not necessary and irrelevant, which takes away from the pace and excitement of the book.
Category – Mystery/Thriller
Elroy Coffin is a young man that has a talent for hacking into computers and picking locks. He is haunted by his missing wife who is being held by a criminal element.
Elroy is presently in prison with little hope of getting out for several years. He is approached by a lady who agrees to get him out immediately if he will do a job for her. Elroy goes along but finds that the job entails way more that what he bargained for. He finds himself in the midst of several criminal elements and all seem bent on ending his life.
Elroy goes from one bloody and monstrous shoot-out to another, leaving behind a trail of dead bodies. The problem with all of this is Elroy has no idea who the good guys are and who the bad guys are. Matters get worse when the United State Military get involved and Elroy is told that his actions could save the world from near disaster. He must find a code and break into a super defended fortress, break into their computer, and enter the code to stop the beginning of a nuclear war.
There is a good story in here but unfortunately it is hidden in TMI (Too Much Information). The reader gets bogged down in information that is not necessary and irrelevant, which takes away from the pace and excitement of the book.
September 3, 2012
This is a good book full of action, it was like watching a Die Hard or Ocean's Eleven type of movie. I'm hosting a giveaway for a free advanced copy of the book here:
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January 6, 2017
На война с престъпни гении
(Цялото ревю е тук: https://knijenpetar.wordpress.com/201...)
Обикновено трилърите не следват строго определена линия, за това е трудно човек да прецени дали е попаднал на книгата, която ще му допадне най-много. Но след като намалих драстично интереса си към определени книги от този жанр, започнах да търся само такива, от които се нуждая на момента. Лесно е да се стигне до извода, че трилърите са основно за забавление и човек рядко може да попадне на нещо значимо, което да го заплени до такава степен, че да обяви някоя подобна книга за личен фаворит, изпреварващ куп класики. Ако обаче настъпи момент, в който сериозните книги започнат да те натоварват прекалено много, спасението се крие именно в този богат на възможности жанр. „Експрес ‘Възкресение’“ („Бард“, 2016, с превод на Елена Кодинова) я избрах спонтанно, без да издирвам мнения за нея. Сюжетът ѝ прилича на много други сюжети, но стилът, на който е написана, ме убеди да не се чудя много много. За нея не ти трябва много за мислене, защото е изпълнена с действие и постоянно те кара да увеличаваш скоростта, за да си в крак с историята вътре. Това на практика помага да усетиш напрежението и светкавично да си изградиш мнение за всички участници в драмата.
(Продължава в блога: https://knijenpetar.wordpress.com/201...)
(Цялото ревю е тук: https://knijenpetar.wordpress.com/201...)
Обикновено трилърите не следват строго определена линия, за това е трудно човек да прецени дали е попаднал на книгата, която ще му допадне най-много. Но след като намалих драстично интереса си към определени книги от този жанр, започнах да търся само такива, от които се нуждая на момента. Лесно е да се стигне до извода, че трилърите са основно за забавление и човек рядко може да попадне на нещо значимо, което да го заплени до такава степен, че да обяви някоя подобна книга за личен фаворит, изпреварващ куп класики. Ако обаче настъпи момент, в който сериозните книги започнат да те натоварват прекалено много, спасението се крие именно в този богат на възможности жанр. „Експрес ‘Възкресение’“ („Бард“, 2016, с превод на Елена Кодинова) я избрах спонтанно, без да издирвам мнения за нея. Сюжетът ѝ прилича на много други сюжети, но стилът, на който е написана, ме убеди да не се чудя много много. За нея не ти трябва много за мислене, защото е изпълнена с действие и постоянно те кара да увеличаваш скоростта, за да си в крак с историята вътре. Това на практика помага да усетиш напрежението и светкавично да си изградиш мнение за всички участници в драмата.
(Продължава в блога: https://knijenpetar.wordpress.com/201...)
August 22, 2019
Just like many horror fans, I regularly enjoy reading other genres. In fact thrillers, mysteries, and noir occupy as much space as the scary stuff on my shelves. Knowing that most of us take pleasure in other types of literature, my guess is I'm not the only one who has wondered what would happen if a talented author with dark tendencies decided to take a crack at writing thrillers. Stephen Romano did just that with Resurrection Express, and the result is an action-packed novel with a relentless pace, brutality and buckets of blood.
You can read Gabino's full review at Horror DNA by clicking here.
You can read Gabino's full review at Horror DNA by clicking here.
August 6, 2017
Excellent read with lots of non-stop action and mystery. Story seemed to get a little muddled toward the end, but nevertheless a fun read. I like the author's way of writing. Told in first person narrative. I look forward to reading more by Romano.
September 30, 2018
Ugh this book was aggravating. Liked the story but there was TMI and would have written it differently.
November 21, 2018
Couldn't finish this one, the dialogue was so cartoonish it was insufferable.
April 3, 2023
Really a fun read. Was hard to put down.
March 3, 2025
Perhaps this is simply not a genre that I enjoy, but I really feel like this could have been written by Michael Scott. It's giving "Threat Level Midnight".
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March 10, 2024Did not actually finish
May 20, 2013
As you probably can tell from my review history on Reflections, I’m quite the fan of a good action novel. If it involves the adjectives death-defying, pulse raising, nail-biting, etc, I’m in. I understand that a lot of times I don’t turn to these books to satisfy a need for an in-depth analysis of complex topics or multi-dimensional themes, instead I just look for a solid story that will make me turn the pages and keep me hooked from the beginning to end. Therefore, at least in the context of action/adventure books, my needs are simple. And so, when I received a copy of Resurrection Express by Stephen Romano, I expected no different. I opened the book and prepared for a good story that hopefully wouldn’t keep me up too late at night. And boy, was I wrong.
Resurrection Express begins with a man, Elroy Coffin, in jail. Although he doesn’t exactly look the part, he is a trained martial artist and hacker that has been involved with crime and an “alternate” lifestyle for as long as he can remember. Growing up he worked with his father, Ringo Coffin, a legendary safe-cracker whom Elroy was eventually slated to replace and take over the “family business”. However, this was before David Hartman happened. Elroy and Ringo had worked for Hartman for a long time, but Hartman had become too obsessed with himself and his own empire to care about them any longer. Now, Elroy is in jail after barely surviving a gunshot wound to the head, and his father and wife, Tori, are presumed dead all because of Hartman’s power-hungry attempts to destroy Elroy for good. However, there is a light at the end of the tunnel, when a “concerned citizen” visits Elroy in jail and gives him proof that his father and wife are in fact still alive. She can coordinate his release from jail and protection in exchange for his full cooperation on her team. Their goal is to recover something that she lost that is now owned by Hartman and his empire. At the end of his rope, Elroy agrees, and enters into a whirlwind of action and adventure that is unrelenting to the very end.
Like I said before, I was expecting a pseudo-stereotypical plot to emerge from this novel. From the beginning, Romano’s writing style reminded me of a gritty crime novel, short on verbiage but long on description and comparison. He throws a lot of information at you, fast, and doesn’t allow much time for digestion. I felt as if I was on the run along with Elroy, dodging bullets and only partially filled in on the overall plan by this “concerned citizen”. One of my favorite passages was when Romano wrote, ���a .375 Korth revolver, 38 caliber, the kind of gun that giants with big hands use when they wanna blow holes in nouns. That’s people, places, and things.” Slightly poetic, but very badass. To be honest, I kept picturing Max Payne when reading this novel, as it had a similar feel and flow as the video game. I loved the slightly disjointed nature of the plot at times, which made me think and connect the dots with little assistance. Therefore, when it all came together in the end, it was even more eye-popping.
Perhaps it’s just because I’m a big fan of film noir and old crime movies like Double Indemnity, but I couldn’t get enough of Romano’s story. It was a departure from the typical smash and grab crime novel, and there were few clichés to be found. Overall, I thought it was an extremely strong offering from Romano that has definitely left me seeking his other novels. This one is definitely worth a try!
Todd (Reflections of a Book Addict)
Originally Posted: http://wp.me/p18lIL-1ML
Resurrection Express begins with a man, Elroy Coffin, in jail. Although he doesn’t exactly look the part, he is a trained martial artist and hacker that has been involved with crime and an “alternate” lifestyle for as long as he can remember. Growing up he worked with his father, Ringo Coffin, a legendary safe-cracker whom Elroy was eventually slated to replace and take over the “family business”. However, this was before David Hartman happened. Elroy and Ringo had worked for Hartman for a long time, but Hartman had become too obsessed with himself and his own empire to care about them any longer. Now, Elroy is in jail after barely surviving a gunshot wound to the head, and his father and wife, Tori, are presumed dead all because of Hartman’s power-hungry attempts to destroy Elroy for good. However, there is a light at the end of the tunnel, when a “concerned citizen” visits Elroy in jail and gives him proof that his father and wife are in fact still alive. She can coordinate his release from jail and protection in exchange for his full cooperation on her team. Their goal is to recover something that she lost that is now owned by Hartman and his empire. At the end of his rope, Elroy agrees, and enters into a whirlwind of action and adventure that is unrelenting to the very end.
Like I said before, I was expecting a pseudo-stereotypical plot to emerge from this novel. From the beginning, Romano’s writing style reminded me of a gritty crime novel, short on verbiage but long on description and comparison. He throws a lot of information at you, fast, and doesn’t allow much time for digestion. I felt as if I was on the run along with Elroy, dodging bullets and only partially filled in on the overall plan by this “concerned citizen”. One of my favorite passages was when Romano wrote, ���a .375 Korth revolver, 38 caliber, the kind of gun that giants with big hands use when they wanna blow holes in nouns. That’s people, places, and things.” Slightly poetic, but very badass. To be honest, I kept picturing Max Payne when reading this novel, as it had a similar feel and flow as the video game. I loved the slightly disjointed nature of the plot at times, which made me think and connect the dots with little assistance. Therefore, when it all came together in the end, it was even more eye-popping.
Perhaps it’s just because I’m a big fan of film noir and old crime movies like Double Indemnity, but I couldn’t get enough of Romano’s story. It was a departure from the typical smash and grab crime novel, and there were few clichés to be found. Overall, I thought it was an extremely strong offering from Romano that has definitely left me seeking his other novels. This one is definitely worth a try!
Todd (Reflections of a Book Addict)
Originally Posted: http://wp.me/p18lIL-1ML
October 31, 2012
I received this book a little while ago as a giveaway from the Goodreads Firstreads program.
I have to say that this is one of the fastest-paced books I've read in a long time. Of course, I'm used to multi-book fantasy/sci-fi series that always take a while to get somewhere. :)
I found the lead character (Elroy) to be maybe a little hard to believe (a tough martial artist who is also one of the best hackers around?), but found myself liking him and feeling his pain as he searched for the truth about his wife.
The story moved too quickly to get any in-depth knowledge about most of the characters, and the supporting character I liked the most didn't make it to the end (I won't say who I'm talking about). Having said that, the death and destruction following Elroy didn't leave much room for many survivors.
I won't try to speculate too much on the accuracy of the information on hacking, prison, and criminal activity described. However, I will say that nothing seemed incredibly far-fetched or difficult to swallow as a reader.
There were more than enough surprises and tense moments to satisfy the action reader in me. In total, I was happy with the book and the change of pace it brought to me. I stayed up much later than I should have last night just to finish the last 40-50 pages. I'm glad I did, though, as I don't know if I'd have been able to sleep without knowing how it ended!
I have to say that this is one of the fastest-paced books I've read in a long time. Of course, I'm used to multi-book fantasy/sci-fi series that always take a while to get somewhere. :)
I found the lead character (Elroy) to be maybe a little hard to believe (a tough martial artist who is also one of the best hackers around?), but found myself liking him and feeling his pain as he searched for the truth about his wife.
The story moved too quickly to get any in-depth knowledge about most of the characters, and the supporting character I liked the most didn't make it to the end (I won't say who I'm talking about). Having said that, the death and destruction following Elroy didn't leave much room for many survivors.
I won't try to speculate too much on the accuracy of the information on hacking, prison, and criminal activity described. However, I will say that nothing seemed incredibly far-fetched or difficult to swallow as a reader.
There were more than enough surprises and tense moments to satisfy the action reader in me. In total, I was happy with the book and the change of pace it brought to me. I stayed up much later than I should have last night just to finish the last 40-50 pages. I'm glad I did, though, as I don't know if I'd have been able to sleep without knowing how it ended!
August 12, 2016
The book begins and end with a bang, and in between is some of the best action you're likely to read this year (or any year, for that matter), along with a large helping of violence which, at times, becomes gratuitous.
We're introduced to anti-hero and hacker Elroy Coffin, the quintessential badass. Upon his release, he's offered a job by a mysterious woman who wants to find her daughter and she promises Elroy that he may find his long-lost wife, Toni. Elroy's desire to find his wife drives the plot, and it's to Romano's credit that Elroy--who could be simply a one-dimensional character--is here more complex. The book is not only a first rate techno-thriller but a character study with depth and breadth.
The violence at times reaches cartoonish levels, which detracts from the breakneck pace of the plot; Romano's salad of a book involves computer hacking, thieves, government conspiracies, human trafficking, and doomsday plots. However, the unique first-person monologue that Elroy is given keeps the book both human and compelling.
We're introduced to anti-hero and hacker Elroy Coffin, the quintessential badass. Upon his release, he's offered a job by a mysterious woman who wants to find her daughter and she promises Elroy that he may find his long-lost wife, Toni. Elroy's desire to find his wife drives the plot, and it's to Romano's credit that Elroy--who could be simply a one-dimensional character--is here more complex. The book is not only a first rate techno-thriller but a character study with depth and breadth.
The violence at times reaches cartoonish levels, which detracts from the breakneck pace of the plot; Romano's salad of a book involves computer hacking, thieves, government conspiracies, human trafficking, and doomsday plots. However, the unique first-person monologue that Elroy is given keeps the book both human and compelling.
July 25, 2014
My first time out with Mr. Romano. Probably will try him again but a tad reluctantly. The story itself is interesting but you don't really get much information on where its going until far into the ending and then it lands smack dab in the middle of a science fiction fiasco. Thats ok, but a tad unfair, having spent all that time trying to figure out why these impossibly talented and dangerous people are trying so hard to get these hard drives.... which get summarily dismissed not long after they're acquired at the expense of the lives of a lot of people.
The story rockets along with lots of interesting possibilities thrown out there but ultimately doesn't make a lot of sense and lots of interestin g things get left on the cutting room floor. It has the feel of a novel trying to be many things to many people, of an extremely agile mind spewing it all out. There is likely an editor somewhere thinking " man you ought to have seen this before I started cutting!!", and I can just imagine.
Its worth a look but don't expect too much and the ride will be easier. I wish him luck.
The story rockets along with lots of interesting possibilities thrown out there but ultimately doesn't make a lot of sense and lots of interestin g things get left on the cutting room floor. It has the feel of a novel trying to be many things to many people, of an extremely agile mind spewing it all out. There is likely an editor somewhere thinking " man you ought to have seen this before I started cutting!!", and I can just imagine.
Its worth a look but don't expect too much and the ride will be easier. I wish him luck.
September 11, 2012
Resurrection Express by Stephen Romano
Funny I thought I knew how to spell intense and turns out it is spelled ROMANO! Wow, this book brings a level of intensity that I expect from Vince Flynn or Daniel Silva, I just didn’t know Romano was this good.
A hacker/thief and his father an assassin/thief are embroiled in a elitist conspiracy to rework the world.
If you are squeamish you won’t want to read this book. It is graphic, very graphic but also captivating. The story is complex and you best pay attention or you will get lost. Some thought provoking questions arise from the plot of this book. There are also some not so subtle political digs included in the work. Don’t look for any warm and fuzzy characters, they are all pretty much despicable. If you are looking for a rush from reading, grab this book, it will grab you and shake out your complacency.
I highly recommend the book.
Funny I thought I knew how to spell intense and turns out it is spelled ROMANO! Wow, this book brings a level of intensity that I expect from Vince Flynn or Daniel Silva, I just didn’t know Romano was this good.
A hacker/thief and his father an assassin/thief are embroiled in a elitist conspiracy to rework the world.
If you are squeamish you won’t want to read this book. It is graphic, very graphic but also captivating. The story is complex and you best pay attention or you will get lost. Some thought provoking questions arise from the plot of this book. There are also some not so subtle political digs included in the work. Don’t look for any warm and fuzzy characters, they are all pretty much despicable. If you are looking for a rush from reading, grab this book, it will grab you and shake out your complacency.
I highly recommend the book.
January 30, 2013
What can I say about this book? It drove me mad. I wanted to stop reading it, had to continue reading it to find out what happened and in certain parts couldn't put it down and at one point, I genuinely thought the author had lost his mind as it took such a weird turn. However in the end, I was amazed at the complexity of the whole book and realized it was a throughly enjoyable read. It had lots of action, suspense, plot twists and technology. It read like it would certainly make a good movie, if Hollywood wanted to make it.
As I highlighted above, I was confused about whether or not I was going to finish. So I was like this book is a solid 2 stars (1 star goes for books that I just can't finish or finish begrudgingly) however once I finished I almost gave it four stars. So in consensus with all of these feelings, I ended up giving it a three.
Would recommend to people who like action in their literature and what to be kept waiting to see what happens.
As I highlighted above, I was confused about whether or not I was going to finish. So I was like this book is a solid 2 stars (1 star goes for books that I just can't finish or finish begrudgingly) however once I finished I almost gave it four stars. So in consensus with all of these feelings, I ended up giving it a three.
Would recommend to people who like action in their literature and what to be kept waiting to see what happens.
May 4, 2013
The book is extremely fast-paced with little realistic character development, yet the plot rockets along like greased lightning with a maximum of exploding ordnance. You can really tell that the author has a background in Fantasy and Horror as RESURRECTION EXPRESS is riddled with dead bodies and nearly impossible gunfights, and the 'bad guys' could just as easily been cast as 'zombies' rather than human beings. The plot line that drives the novel is nearly identical to the theme of DR. STRANGELOVE : OR HOW I STOPPED WORRYING AND LOVE THE BOMB. It definitely makes the grade if you don't mind rudimentary writing with a killer story, or to put it another way, a work of glorious 'sizzle', but without much 'steak'.
November 2, 2012
This was one of those rare books that I could not put down. I was up late reading for two nights and used every other available minute to continue reading this until it was finished. Some parts were a bit too violent for me but one of the beauties of reading is that it's easy to skip through those sections until the story picks back up again. Great story, interesting characters and a plot line that was extremely enjoyable - If you like stories that involve suspension of belief and conspiracy theories. I really enjoyed this one.
December 3, 2012
This one looks like s movie script want to be. There is nonstop action, lots of blood and gore, and minimal plot.That being said it's hard to describe the point of the plot without revealining the ending. Indeed it is hard to tell what genre except to indicate it's a thriller without ruining the ending. The book may appeal to those that like hand to hand combat and other assorted fights, or consider ways to hack into supposedly secure computers and neither option is really my cup of tea, but perhaps it is yours?
January 1, 2013
Whack jobs, meglomaniacs, maybe even world domination. Deadly bad guys with enough weaponry to take over a medium sized country. Add top of the line tech stuff that's fun to read about even if you don't exactly understand it and dramatic, violent clashes breaking out every few pages--and you'll be breathless. Since I'm a fuddy duddy who doesn't like to suspend disbelief, it wasn't my thing--even though it was sort of fun. Still I could imagine lots of people (the superfans of Bruce Willis, for example) enjoying the heck out of this book.
March 28, 2014
I like a good action-packed heist, and add a romantic rescue and a secret evil conspiracy, and it sounded like fun. Unfortunately, it didn't really do it for me, though, although I can't quite put my finger on why not. I kept thinking I'd figured it out, but then I realized that whatever I thought was the problem was also an element in Jeff Somers' Avery Cates series, and as I've mentioned, I love those. So I don't know. I finished it, and it wasn't hugely painful or anything, but it wasn't as edge-of-my-seat compelling as I might have hoped.
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June 29, 2015“Filmic in scope (written by a screenwriter). Debut novel. High-tech code hacking. A dead wife. (Maybe.) The fate of billions of lives. A death run. Action packed with unexpected twists. One you’ll recommend to friend
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August 26, 2012
I won this book though Goodreads. This was a really good action suspense book. It kept me engrossed from the beginning and I had a hard time putting it down. Some of the dialog was a little corny , kind of what you would expect in a Action movie kind of way. Actually I was thinking that this book would make a really good action movie with a big named star in the lead, especially with the way the book ends. I enjoyed the plot and characters and found it was a fun book to read.
April 6, 2019
The main protagonist is a perfect fighter and a perfect hacker with photographic memory in a book in which the stone-cold women killers still bite their lip in distress when they talk to him. I would imagine that if a second-class first-person-shooter game would be transferred into a book, it would be very similar to this one.
Characters are not relatable and the whole story is just one cliché lined up after another.
Characters are not relatable and the whole story is just one cliché lined up after another.
December 30, 2012
The plot sounded interesting, and it actually was fairly well executed. It's just really, really hard to establish a flow while reading. The psuedo crazy nature of the main character makes for some very disjointed pieces. I can't remember being fond of any of the characters either. They had motivations, meaning, things that should have made them feel whole, yet sometimes they didn't.
August 17, 2013
This book was written by a good friend, Stephen Romano. It's like reading an awesome action movie! I was gripped all the way through, and even found myself quite moved in places near the end. I really cared about the characters, even though I had no clue what was really happening all the way to the very end.
March 14, 2014
Computer thieves, hacking, governmental conspiracies, generational planning, end of the world plots. This is a fruit salad that shouldn't work, but it does. A high speed thriller that would make a blockbuster of a movie. I loved it. Really, really loved it. I actually read the first half of it while I was waiting for my team to show up for the Super Bowl.
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