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Gideon Davis, vredestichter en onderhandelaar, heeft praktische en tactische vaardigheden die goed van pas komen als hij door zijn vriend en regeringsbobo Earl Parker wordt gevraagd om een ontspoorde geheim agent uit Zuidoost-Azië terug te halen naar Washington. Deze geheim agent, Tillman Davis, is geïnfiltreerd in het terroristische netwerk van Abu Nasir, dat nu dreigt het supergeavanceerde olieplatform Obelisk op te blazen – met bemanning en al. De Amerikaanse regering vermoedt dat Tillman is overgelopen. En Tillman wil zich maar aan één persoon overgeven: zijn broer, diplomaat Gideon Davis.
Als het zorgvuldig opgezette plan om Tillman terug te halen misloopt, moet Gideon zelf proberen de Obelisk te ontzetten en de gijzelaars te bevrijden. Tillman is ook aan boord, maar niets wijst erop dat hij daadwerkelijk van plan is zich over te geven…
Howard Gordon is al meer dan twintig jaar schrijver en producer in Hollywood. Hij is de executive producer van de populaire serie 24, en schreef en produceerde de hitserie The X-Files. Hij woont in de Pacific Palisades, Californië.
Als het zorgvuldig opgezette plan om Tillman terug te halen misloopt, moet Gideon zelf proberen de Obelisk te ontzetten en de gijzelaars te bevrijden. Tillman is ook aan boord, maar niets wijst erop dat hij daadwerkelijk van plan is zich over te geven…
Howard Gordon is al meer dan twintig jaar schrijver en producer in Hollywood. Hij is de executive producer van de populaire serie 24, en schreef en produceerde de hitserie The X-Files. Hij woont in de Pacific Palisades, Californië.
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First published January 11, 2011
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About the author
Howard Gordon
25 books21 followersHoward Gordon was the Showrunner and Executive Producer of the hit television series, 24. A twenty-five year industry veteran, Mr. Gordon first gained national attention for his award-winning work on the groundbreaking series The X-Files, for which he won multiple Golden Globes.
His other credits include Angel, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Beauty and the Beast, Sisters and Spenser: For Hire. He created the innovative 1999 drama Strange World and the series The Inside.
His current projects include Homeland, which he co-created, and Awake, for which he'll serve as Showrunner and Executive Producer. Gordon's first novel, Gideon's War, was published in 2011 with a sequel, Hard Target, to be released in January 2012.
Howard graduated from Princeton University, and now lives in Los Angeles with his wife and three children. He is an active member of the Pacific Counsel on International Relations, and a current board member and former president of the Stroke Association of Southern California.
Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/HowardMGordon or via his website at http://howardmgordon.com
His other credits include Angel, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Beauty and the Beast, Sisters and Spenser: For Hire. He created the innovative 1999 drama Strange World and the series The Inside.
His current projects include Homeland, which he co-created, and Awake, for which he'll serve as Showrunner and Executive Producer. Gordon's first novel, Gideon's War, was published in 2011 with a sequel, Hard Target, to be released in January 2012.
Howard graduated from Princeton University, and now lives in Los Angeles with his wife and three children. He is an active member of the Pacific Counsel on International Relations, and a current board member and former president of the Stroke Association of Southern California.
Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/HowardMGordon or via his website at http://howardmgordon.com
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March 16, 2012
(As with all of my reviews, I'm going to give you my opinion; if you wanted to know what the book was about you would read the synopsis... Never quite understood why people write a review that they have copied from the book jacket). Anyway......
What a good read! Not for the rookie reader but the true journeyman reader will love it. After reading a few clunkers lately this book was a breath of fresh air. I do hope this is turned into a series and both brothers work together in the next one....
If you like the Vince Flynn, Daniel Silva type genre, then you will love this book.
Well done, I cant wait for the next installment.
What a good read! Not for the rookie reader but the true journeyman reader will love it. After reading a few clunkers lately this book was a breath of fresh air. I do hope this is turned into a series and both brothers work together in the next one....
If you like the Vince Flynn, Daniel Silva type genre, then you will love this book.
Well done, I cant wait for the next installment.
March 11, 2014
Um bom livro de acção, com todos os prós e contras do género: ritmo alucinante, mas demasiados momentos pouco credíveis. Apesar de tudo, parece-me uma boa base para um filme de acção. E nota-se em muitos momentos a relação do autor com a série 24.
February 5, 2011
I am a sucker for new authors who have been writers / producers associated with successful TV shows such as Sidney Sheldon and Stephen Cannell. Such was the case with Mr. Gordon and the immensely popular show 24. That success didn't transfer here. This story had action scenarios that were not to be believed happening one after another and our hero managed them all safely, rescued his allegedly dead brother and got the girl. Oh Brother.
October 6, 2015
Loved it! Thoroughly enjoyable.
February 23, 2012
Disappointing 2 Stars
As a fan of Jack Bauer and 24 I saw this blurb and immediately downloaded GIDEON’S WAR and began reading:
Howard Gordon—the longtime executive producer of the hit TV series 24—makes his fiction debut with a tale of political intrigue and international terrorism. Gideon Davis has just 48 hours to bring his rogue agent brother in—before a twisted global conspiracy turns deadly.
Gideon Davis is definitely not Jack Bauer. Davis is the polar opposite; he is a Pacifist whom believes that with enough understanding and talking, terrorists will want to stop trying to destroy the West (especially America) by killing our Culture and us. This is why the President has him as an Envoy and Advisor. On the night the UN bestows a huge award upon Gideon, an old family friend tells him that his brother, Tillman is the infamous terrorist Abu Naser. Even with the mountainous evidence Deputy National Security Advisor Earl Parker hands him, Davis is slightly skeptical. He should be; “Uncle” Paul has a hidden agenda, only known by few on the island state in South Asia where his brother is. He has 48 hours to extract Tillman before the King will order the older Davis to be killed. Gideon wrestles the damning facts of Tillman’s 360 turn-around with the Marine brother’s belief that a great nation has to do dark and ugly things.
Meantime, on a nearby gigantic deep sea rig, Kate and her men are preparing the Obelisk for the Deputy’s visit as well as watching the weather, monitoring the rig’s shaking. A huge hurricane is close and meandering toward the Obelisk. Yes, these two stories converge within the novel. How? I won’t say. The two story lines suffice the needs of the adrenaline junkie, but do not suspend disbelief enough. Gordon never explains the science or the technology of the Obelisk for the reader to feel real apprehension when Abu Naser sets his sights on the rig.
I like my action hero to be a man’s man, take no prisoners, kill ‘em before they kill him. Gideon is a bleeding heart, hand holding, singing Kumbyia, MacGyver type whose mantra “I gave up guns long ago” frayed my patience as he is ambushed, chased, shot at, and almost blown up! I wanted to throw my NOOK, what a pansy, wuss hero. But the pace never lets up; Gordon always goes back to detailed action scenes that seem unrealistic to many unless the reader enjoyed Richard Dean Anderson. It was fun fluffy tribute to MacGyver. 3 Star read for the beach or a plane ride, but I wasn’t in the sand or 10,000 feet up.
As a fan of Jack Bauer and 24 I saw this blurb and immediately downloaded GIDEON’S WAR and began reading:
Howard Gordon—the longtime executive producer of the hit TV series 24—makes his fiction debut with a tale of political intrigue and international terrorism. Gideon Davis has just 48 hours to bring his rogue agent brother in—before a twisted global conspiracy turns deadly.
Gideon Davis is definitely not Jack Bauer. Davis is the polar opposite; he is a Pacifist whom believes that with enough understanding and talking, terrorists will want to stop trying to destroy the West (especially America) by killing our Culture and us. This is why the President has him as an Envoy and Advisor. On the night the UN bestows a huge award upon Gideon, an old family friend tells him that his brother, Tillman is the infamous terrorist Abu Naser. Even with the mountainous evidence Deputy National Security Advisor Earl Parker hands him, Davis is slightly skeptical. He should be; “Uncle” Paul has a hidden agenda, only known by few on the island state in South Asia where his brother is. He has 48 hours to extract Tillman before the King will order the older Davis to be killed. Gideon wrestles the damning facts of Tillman’s 360 turn-around with the Marine brother’s belief that a great nation has to do dark and ugly things.
Meantime, on a nearby gigantic deep sea rig, Kate and her men are preparing the Obelisk for the Deputy’s visit as well as watching the weather, monitoring the rig’s shaking. A huge hurricane is close and meandering toward the Obelisk. Yes, these two stories converge within the novel. How? I won’t say. The two story lines suffice the needs of the adrenaline junkie, but do not suspend disbelief enough. Gordon never explains the science or the technology of the Obelisk for the reader to feel real apprehension when Abu Naser sets his sights on the rig.
I like my action hero to be a man’s man, take no prisoners, kill ‘em before they kill him. Gideon is a bleeding heart, hand holding, singing Kumbyia, MacGyver type whose mantra “I gave up guns long ago” frayed my patience as he is ambushed, chased, shot at, and almost blown up! I wanted to throw my NOOK, what a pansy, wuss hero. But the pace never lets up; Gordon always goes back to detailed action scenes that seem unrealistic to many unless the reader enjoyed Richard Dean Anderson. It was fun fluffy tribute to MacGyver. 3 Star read for the beach or a plane ride, but I wasn’t in the sand or 10,000 feet up.
August 10, 2016
The book Gideon's War by Howard Gordon is about a man sworn to non-violence is sent by the Mohan the president to capture a terrorist; who was a U.S. operative, planning to seize a high tech oil rig on the Southeast China sea border. Trying to destroy the ticking time bomb, that could wipe out half of Southeast Asia. Potentially result in war, the risks Gideon takes to find out that the person of interest is his brother Tillman Davis. Taking a man Earl hostage, Gideon forcing to use his dark side in to make it to Obelisk in one piece.
I liked the sense of sacrifice and the certain common bond surfacing between the main character Gideon. Gideon and the character General Prang through a nuclear explosion attack, get trapped inside a car, flipped over from the unexpected blast. Gideon using his weight to unbuckle the seatbelt, seeing the roof flooding quickly. With the General beside him, using a knife to set him free, noticing the wounds within his torso losing a lot of blood; taking the Generals gun and shooting with the constant reminder of the haunting memory. Holding a gun again.
The only thing I didn't like about the book was the betrayal of Gideon's brother, becoming a leader of a group of terrorists, planning to seize a multimillion dollar oil rig. Losing the trust, honesty, and loyalty between brothers. Showing the lack of commitment from the one who needs it the most. Hurting those closets to you that are posing a threat, just to result in mass destruction. No matter the cost.
I recommend this book there's a lot of action, tension, betrayal, and secrets between characters and their surrounding. I feel it shows that through time a person can change either for the good or bad, that person could be someone you really close and, or care about. Nobody's perfect because if we were, we would all just be plain normal.
I liked the sense of sacrifice and the certain common bond surfacing between the main character Gideon. Gideon and the character General Prang through a nuclear explosion attack, get trapped inside a car, flipped over from the unexpected blast. Gideon using his weight to unbuckle the seatbelt, seeing the roof flooding quickly. With the General beside him, using a knife to set him free, noticing the wounds within his torso losing a lot of blood; taking the Generals gun and shooting with the constant reminder of the haunting memory. Holding a gun again.
The only thing I didn't like about the book was the betrayal of Gideon's brother, becoming a leader of a group of terrorists, planning to seize a multimillion dollar oil rig. Losing the trust, honesty, and loyalty between brothers. Showing the lack of commitment from the one who needs it the most. Hurting those closets to you that are posing a threat, just to result in mass destruction. No matter the cost.
I recommend this book there's a lot of action, tension, betrayal, and secrets between characters and their surrounding. I feel it shows that through time a person can change either for the good or bad, that person could be someone you really close and, or care about. Nobody's perfect because if we were, we would all just be plain normal.
April 5, 2015
Howard Gordon is a former executive producer and writer for the TV series "24". This is his first novel, but it bears many similarities in structure and pace to that programme, including such hallmarks as the brother gone rogue, the trusted family friend who's not what he seems and the red herring plot which stretches out the wait for the main action.
Gideon Davis is a Special Presidential Envoy who negotiates peace agreements on behalf of the US Government. He is called upon to bring in a rogue agent operating in the small but oil rich Muslim nation of Mohan. The rogue agent is his brother. Almost immediately upon arrival it becomes evident that he is being directly targeted. Meanwhile a terrorist plot to take control of a new state of the art oil rig (The Obelisk) is unfolding.
If all you're after is non-stop action with cliffhanger endings to every chapter, this book will deliver in spades. But if you also want believable characters, a plausible storyline and genuine suspense, you'll need to look elsewhere. There is a big twist towards the end of the book but it's so obvious that I find it impossible to believe that it could surprise anybody. Again and again, the villains make silly decisions merely to create opportunities for Gideon to do something heroic. Gideon is supposedly anti-violence and has not held a gun since he was 14, but somehow he can still fire a gun with pin point accuracy and without a shred of remorse. Then there is the rig manager, Kate Murphy. In her early 30s, very attractive and hasn't been with a man since her beloved Ben died. No points for guessing how that's going to turn out.
If you liked the series 24, this is worth a go, but it seldom rises above average for the genre.
Gideon Davis is a Special Presidential Envoy who negotiates peace agreements on behalf of the US Government. He is called upon to bring in a rogue agent operating in the small but oil rich Muslim nation of Mohan. The rogue agent is his brother. Almost immediately upon arrival it becomes evident that he is being directly targeted. Meanwhile a terrorist plot to take control of a new state of the art oil rig (The Obelisk) is unfolding.
If all you're after is non-stop action with cliffhanger endings to every chapter, this book will deliver in spades. But if you also want believable characters, a plausible storyline and genuine suspense, you'll need to look elsewhere. There is a big twist towards the end of the book but it's so obvious that I find it impossible to believe that it could surprise anybody. Again and again, the villains make silly decisions merely to create opportunities for Gideon to do something heroic. Gideon is supposedly anti-violence and has not held a gun since he was 14, but somehow he can still fire a gun with pin point accuracy and without a shred of remorse. Then there is the rig manager, Kate Murphy. In her early 30s, very attractive and hasn't been with a man since her beloved Ben died. No points for guessing how that's going to turn out.
If you liked the series 24, this is worth a go, but it seldom rises above average for the genre.
February 22, 2011
Gideon Davis, a skilled negotiator, for the United States has just been honored for his efforts in peacefully negotiating a resolution to a very dangerous situation. He is well known in the world as a man who can use his skills to settle disputes without the use of armed force.
Gideon's brother, Tillman Davis, is just the opposite. He is known for his use of force to settle all conflicts. A very skilled mercenary that has seen more than his share of murder and bloodshed.
Both Gideon and Tillman lost their parents at a very young age and have been mentored by their "Uncle Earl". Uncle Earl is Earl Parker, a major player in the United States Government.
Tillman, who is in Southeast Asia, and considered a rogue soldier, who may be trying to undermine United States interest in that region, has agreed to give himself up to his brother.
The surrender goes bad and Gideon finds himself in hostile territory. He escapes only to find that Tillman and Uncle Earl are both aboard "The Obelisk". The Obelisk is the most updated and revoluntionary oil drilling platform in existence.
Gideon must find a way to get on the Obelisk, knowing that it has been taken over by terrorists. The terrorists have vowed that theyh will destroy the Obelisk and wreak havoc with their actions.
The situation becomes worse when a major typhoon is headed dead-on to the Obelisk. Any rescue effort can only be attempted when the eye of the typhoon is over the Obelisk.
A good adventure with a lot of action.
Howard Gordon has been writing in Hollywood for over twenty years and has been a writer and executive producer for both, "The X-Files" and "24".
Gideon's brother, Tillman Davis, is just the opposite. He is known for his use of force to settle all conflicts. A very skilled mercenary that has seen more than his share of murder and bloodshed.
Both Gideon and Tillman lost their parents at a very young age and have been mentored by their "Uncle Earl". Uncle Earl is Earl Parker, a major player in the United States Government.
Tillman, who is in Southeast Asia, and considered a rogue soldier, who may be trying to undermine United States interest in that region, has agreed to give himself up to his brother.
The surrender goes bad and Gideon finds himself in hostile territory. He escapes only to find that Tillman and Uncle Earl are both aboard "The Obelisk". The Obelisk is the most updated and revoluntionary oil drilling platform in existence.
Gideon must find a way to get on the Obelisk, knowing that it has been taken over by terrorists. The terrorists have vowed that theyh will destroy the Obelisk and wreak havoc with their actions.
The situation becomes worse when a major typhoon is headed dead-on to the Obelisk. Any rescue effort can only be attempted when the eye of the typhoon is over the Obelisk.
A good adventure with a lot of action.
Howard Gordon has been writing in Hollywood for over twenty years and has been a writer and executive producer for both, "The X-Files" and "24".
April 22, 2015
as a huge fan of tv show 24 I was expecting big things from the debut novel by its producer, Howard gordon but, sadly, gideons war (or the obelisk, as it's also named) didn't really deliver. I can't really put my finger on why - could be gordon's writing style - but i struggled my way through most of it. I guess I was expecting a rip roaring thriller as kiefer sutherland promises on the cover, something akin to the Matthew reilly books I enjoy reading, but the pacing and the action just weren't as good. yes, it improved towards the end, but interrupting action sequences with pointless flashbacks to gideons childhood really did nothing but irritate me, and make what I assume was supposed to b a surprise towards the end not much of a surprise at all. overall I enjoyed the final third of it, but wouldn't exactly recommend it or race to read anymore by this author. alright for a rainy day if u've got nothing else to read.
April 25, 2017
When the author is billed as the executive producer of 24, I don't know what one should reasonably expect besides some cheap thrills. Gordon's debut effort provides that and so much more. Sexism is there ("As the water cascaded over her naked body, Kate realized that this was the first time she had been naked near a man in two years."). Islamophobia too (insurgents are consistently referred to as "jihadis" and not the more appropriate title of "insurgents"). Not to mention a very predictable plot that came to a yawn-inducing conclusion. My fault really for expecting more.
June 14, 2014
Eh...it was okay. Lots of action, but most of it was completely implausible. If I am stopping in the middle of an action scene to think about how over the top it is, then it's just too much. Suspending disbelief just happens in great storytelling; I had to remind myself to do it with this book.
January 6, 2017
An exceptionally good, heart-racing and unputdownable fast-paced thriller. Wouldn't have expected anything else from the master of thrillers himself - All hail Gordon!
July 25, 2018
A first in a series-I found it entertaining but lacking in a few areas I just can't put my finger on it. Overall though, I will be trying book 2
August 29, 2025
It was ok
November 27, 2019
From a producer of 24, it evens comes with a recommendation from Jack Bauer himself, Kiefer Sutherland. But those looking for something as good as 24 (well the first few seasons anyway) will be a bit disappointed as you get something more like later ones.
Gideon Davis is a hotshot peacemaker, and after securing a peace deal in Columbia, the president sends him to the South East Asian country of Mohan, where there is an Islamic insurgency threatens the security of the country. However, what drags Gideon into this is that Gideon's brother Tillman, a special forces operative was sent to infiltrate the terrorists but it seems he’s gone rogue, and its Gideon's job, along with his long-time family friend and national security advisor Earl Parker, to bring him back home. But Tillman has other ideas. He’s out to capture the Obelisk; a state-of-the-art oil rig just off the coast of Mohan, holding the crew hostage, threatening to sink it unless the US pulls out of Mohan. Gideon is attacked as he lands in Mohan and must work his way to the Obelisk to free the hostages and discover what has happened to his brother.
While the premise of the book seems promising, the plot fails to really take off. I think this a mix of both a plot that seems to hint at being large scale, but the stakes seem a bit small, and the characters seem very stock like; you’ve seen versions of then hundreds of times before. Gideon seems a bit different at first, a committed peacemaker who wants to avoid violence and hesitates to hold a gun as he doesn’t want to kill anyone. This however doesn’t stop him killing someone with an anchor or with a rockslide. Then you find out he’s a crack shot anyway from his abusive dad, so he just turns John McLane by the end anyway. So, his earlier hesitation is just forgotten, so I’m not sure what his character development is. Kate, the chief engineer of the Obelisk, is what you’d expect. Tough, smart and also drop dead gorgeous. The rest of the characters fall into the same predictable roles. Guess what happens to them by the end? Yep, they get off with each other. Considering, they have just escaped a terrorist siege pretty quick as well, like a love story on an 80s action film.
The overall plot , seems....a bit small scale. A terrorist attack on an oil rig, might be terrible but I can’t see it changing the geopolitics of the US in the way described. I was expecting a bigger threat on how the whole plot was laid out. Even the Obelisk seems a bit pointless, I thought being some kind of super oil rig, the whole terrorist attack would be specific to it, like I don’t know destroying it would cause an earthquake or something. But really it could have been a normal rig, the hurricane subplot I think could have been added anyway.
A bit like an action film you’ll watch on Netflix knowing it will fill an hour and a half, be decent but pretty forgettable. Ok, if it catches your eye, but I wouldn’t say it’s one you’d look out for there are better books like this out there
Gideon Davis is a hotshot peacemaker, and after securing a peace deal in Columbia, the president sends him to the South East Asian country of Mohan, where there is an Islamic insurgency threatens the security of the country. However, what drags Gideon into this is that Gideon's brother Tillman, a special forces operative was sent to infiltrate the terrorists but it seems he’s gone rogue, and its Gideon's job, along with his long-time family friend and national security advisor Earl Parker, to bring him back home. But Tillman has other ideas. He’s out to capture the Obelisk; a state-of-the-art oil rig just off the coast of Mohan, holding the crew hostage, threatening to sink it unless the US pulls out of Mohan. Gideon is attacked as he lands in Mohan and must work his way to the Obelisk to free the hostages and discover what has happened to his brother.
While the premise of the book seems promising, the plot fails to really take off. I think this a mix of both a plot that seems to hint at being large scale, but the stakes seem a bit small, and the characters seem very stock like; you’ve seen versions of then hundreds of times before. Gideon seems a bit different at first, a committed peacemaker who wants to avoid violence and hesitates to hold a gun as he doesn’t want to kill anyone. This however doesn’t stop him killing someone with an anchor or with a rockslide. Then you find out he’s a crack shot anyway from his abusive dad, so he just turns John McLane by the end anyway. So, his earlier hesitation is just forgotten, so I’m not sure what his character development is. Kate, the chief engineer of the Obelisk, is what you’d expect. Tough, smart and also drop dead gorgeous. The rest of the characters fall into the same predictable roles. Guess what happens to them by the end? Yep, they get off with each other. Considering, they have just escaped a terrorist siege pretty quick as well, like a love story on an 80s action film.
The overall plot , seems....a bit small scale. A terrorist attack on an oil rig, might be terrible but I can’t see it changing the geopolitics of the US in the way described. I was expecting a bigger threat on how the whole plot was laid out. Even the Obelisk seems a bit pointless, I thought being some kind of super oil rig, the whole terrorist attack would be specific to it, like I don’t know destroying it would cause an earthquake or something. But really it could have been a normal rig, the hurricane subplot I think could have been added anyway.
A bit like an action film you’ll watch on Netflix knowing it will fill an hour and a half, be decent but pretty forgettable. Ok, if it catches your eye, but I wouldn’t say it’s one you’d look out for there are better books like this out there
March 6, 2022
Gideon Davis, negotiator and peacemaker is asked to bring a rogue agent back home; Tillman Davis, Gideon's brother. Islamic terrorists have gained access to an oil rig and Tillman may be one of the terrorists. Their goal is to blow it up to make a statement. On top of all the action and drama the rig is also isolated from the rest of the world by a typhoon. Gideon needs to travel through South-East Asia to track his brother and ends up on that oil rig. Here, he discovers that it is not his brother who caused all the trouble, but it is the family friend he saw as a father, who betrays him and is behind the terrorist cell after all.
Fun book to read once. Reading it a second time if unlikely as it is one of these books that seem ok in the beginning, but leave you with the question why you bothered reading it in the first place. Gideon seems to be two-dimensional character, which is more than can be said about the terrorists for example. The book is action-packed, but the characters could definitely add more to the story when they have more background.
Fun book to read once. Reading it a second time if unlikely as it is one of these books that seem ok in the beginning, but leave you with the question why you bothered reading it in the first place. Gideon seems to be two-dimensional character, which is more than can be said about the terrorists for example. The book is action-packed, but the characters could definitely add more to the story when they have more background.
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December 8, 2020
Well done debut action thriller. A bit unrealistic at times, and not terribly authentic in its tactics and gear, etc., but the story was fun, and the dive sequences were well done and compelling. Anyway, it is jam-packed with action and has enough back-story and narrative to keep a reader cheering for the protagonist. I'm glad I read it, even with its few weaknesses.
December 14, 2024
This was very skilfully written in the way that it would be "unputdownable". Perhaps the author also hoped that this would become a major motion picture one day.
The bad people were ruthless. The good persons were resourceful and in excellent physical and mental health. In that sense, all was well in this story.
The bad people were ruthless. The good persons were resourceful and in excellent physical and mental health. In that sense, all was well in this story.
November 8, 2020
It reads like an action film with people on speed boats, in helicopters, jumping out of planes, scuba diving, trying to deactivate bombs, lots of guns, etc. It's fast paced and interesting, but sometimes seems a little farfetched.
January 9, 2025
This was one of the few books on the hotel
Book exchange table, and it might knock a star off the hotel rating, to be honest. Hokey Americana and unbelievable action/character/settings.
The binding was solid.
Book exchange table, and it might knock a star off the hotel rating, to be honest. Hokey Americana and unbelievable action/character/settings.
The binding was solid.
October 10, 2025
I've never read a book where the hero got into so many fixes and got out unscared. This is nothing but macho upisode after upisode. How he could manage to save himself through so many dangers is quite unbelievable. Not recommended.
November 14, 2018
Lobed it! Total page turner!
March 5, 2019
On a par with Vince Flynn. Good read!
July 29, 2019
Kept me on my toes to the very end. Though though one aspect was foreshadowed heavily, and was unsurprising.
May 10, 2020
Exciting...tense...everything a novel by one of the creators of 24 should be!
January 24, 2022
How do you say the world during a typhoon on an oil rig surrounded by terrorists? This might be a clue.
August 22, 2024
This was great action packed book!
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November 30, 2025Excellent
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