Targets of Opportunity

Target: Terror #2

by Michael Z. Williamson

The second book in the series revolving around one of the most fascinating professions within the armed forces––the sniper. This time the shooters head to Romania to stop a dangerous terrorist cell before it's too late. Master snipers Kyle Monroe and his partner Wade got more than they bargained for on their last adventure––an assignment to knock out a powerful terrorist leader in Pakistan. Their new assignment takes them to Romania, a new land with all–too–familiar enemies. Although the men are still haunted by the team–mates they lost in Pakistan, duty comes first, and it's time to put the past behind them, strap on their rifles and go take out some bad guys. Military snipers are the best in the world at what they do––precision shooting without getting caught. But the skill required to shoot a man from a mile away becomes useless in the densely packed streets of the city that used to be the home of the historical Count Dracula. Finding themselves alone in the dark, foreboding tunnels beneath the notorious Count's former castle, their nerves of steel face the ultimate test. And as they get closer to the men responsible for plotting massive terrorist attacks against the U.S., Kyle and Wade realize that the true evil isn't in crypts or legends, but in the man who can plot the deaths of innocents, and the only solution is a bullet between the eyes.

Genres: Thriller, Military Fiction

384 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published March 1, 2005

Reviews

[Kristen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like Williamson's writing style. He talks about the weapons and military SOPs without beating you over the head with it, and without so much detail that you could go out and build an atom bomb when you're finished reading. I like that he uses intelligent layman's terms with it and it makes the story flow better.

I also enjoy the characters. Kyle and Wade seem like a couple guys I'd be happy to hang around with, just down to earth men who happen to shoot people in the head for a living.

This book was lighter than the previous one. The mission went to hell like expected, but this time they avoided civilian casualties. It just seemed happier, even though they still managed to kill lots of dirtbags.

I recommend this book for anyone who enjoys military fiction and plain old action.

[Andreas · Rating 2 out of 5]

In the sequel to The Scope of Justice, the two snipers Monroe and Wade, have a new mission: Take out terrorists smuggling explosives through Romania for use in Western Europe. Once in place, they find themselves doing a lot of straight spy work, typically with little or no backup. To further complicate things, they are in place clandestinely, and must also hide from Romanian authorities.

The second book in the series is an improvement over the first. The prose is less stilted and the story flows better overall. The two main action scenes are very good. Williamson describes well how it feels to be a stranger in a strange land, needing to blend in but having a hard time doing so. I found myself caring more for the protagonists as Williamson explored their motivations in more depth. The technical parts about sniping are detailed and fascinating (at least to this reader). An enjoyable read if you have some interest in the subject matter.

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