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Vin Cooper #3
Hard Rain
Twelve bones are missing.
When a U.S. colonel is found murdered in his Istanbul home, the grisliest detail is the one that links his murder to another that soon follows. To Special Agent Vin Cooper, it looks like there’s a serial killer at large in Turkey.
But looks can be deceiving.
Onetime lovers, now the uneasiest of partners, Vin Cooper and Special Agent Anna Masters follow a trail of clues from Istanbul to Iraq and beyond. The victims were not selected at random. What looked like ritual was rife with clues. As evidence of a conspiracy snakes up the chain of command, these two seasoned special agents must dodge bullets, defuse bombs, and avoid being buried alive in their desperate effort to short-circuit a plan for world domination more audacious than they could ever have imagined.
When a U.S. colonel is found murdered in his Istanbul home, the grisliest detail is the one that links his murder to another that soon follows. To Special Agent Vin Cooper, it looks like there’s a serial killer at large in Turkey.
But looks can be deceiving.
Onetime lovers, now the uneasiest of partners, Vin Cooper and Special Agent Anna Masters follow a trail of clues from Istanbul to Iraq and beyond. The victims were not selected at random. What looked like ritual was rife with clues. As evidence of a conspiracy snakes up the chain of command, these two seasoned special agents must dodge bullets, defuse bombs, and avoid being buried alive in their desperate effort to short-circuit a plan for world domination more audacious than they could ever have imagined.
576 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published July 1, 2008
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David Rollins
21 books86 followersHiya, I'm a fiction author and I live in Sydney, Australia. I guess my best-known work is the series featuring Vin Cooper, a special agent in the United States Air Force OSI.
I have published eleven novels, which most recently includes the seventh novel in the Cooper series, the highly controversial KINGDOM COME.
I've recently discovered the joys of Substack. Come and take a look at davidrollins@substack.com where I'm also serializing BLOOD & EMPIRE, the sequel to FIELD OF MARS.
I have published eleven novels, which most recently includes the seventh novel in the Cooper series, the highly controversial KINGDOM COME.
I've recently discovered the joys of Substack. Come and take a look at davidrollins@substack.com where I'm also serializing BLOOD & EMPIRE, the sequel to FIELD OF MARS.
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August 24, 2016
After 180 pages or so of stop and go reading, I finally finished this third book in David Rollins excellent military thriller series and I'm glad I did. Special Agents Cooper and Masters investigating the murder/dismemberment of the US Air Force attache in Turkey. As Cooper and Masters maneuver through an increasingly complex plot in the volatile middle East political/military landscape, the body count rises and loyalties are questioned. It might be 100 pages or so too long but the big impact ending is worth the effort............Ed
April 24, 2022
In Hard Rain, Special Agents Vin Cooper and Anna Masters are called to Istanbul to investigate the horrendous murder of the Air Force attaché. Vin Cooper is the main character. His partner on this case describes him as having a ‘caveman-like persona’ and he lives up to the billing. He swaggers and is undiplomatic. He accuses other males of all kinds of nefarious purpose but it seems he is bent on hiding his own insecurities. Professionally, though, he is smart and capable, as is his partner - except where romantic tension intrudes. (They used to be an item.) Capt. Cain, a minor character, is also quite competent but nobody else is no matter who they work for.
I have not yet decided if Vin’s character is to be taken seriously as a macho male or is being played as comic relief but, beyond that, the book addresses some serious issues: ecology; mid-East tensions; long term costs of depleted uranium. It’s also a good fit for anyone wanting a story about moles and desires plots within plots, red herrings and surprise twists, who revels in gun battles and surviving by one’s wits. It also has a surprisingly sad ending on the very last page.
I have not yet decided if Vin’s character is to be taken seriously as a macho male or is being played as comic relief but, beyond that, the book addresses some serious issues: ecology; mid-East tensions; long term costs of depleted uranium. It’s also a good fit for anyone wanting a story about moles and desires plots within plots, red herrings and surprise twists, who revels in gun battles and surviving by one’s wits. It also has a surprisingly sad ending on the very last page.
March 21, 2010
When first introduced to “Hard Rain”—the latest installment to the Vin Cooper series—I had no idea what to expect. Assuming that the book was going to be a typical military thriller was a huge mistake on my part. I never imagined that from the first few pages I would become glued to the book, racing along with Cooper and his partner as they met one disastrous situation after another.
When the US attaché to Turkey is murdered in gruesome fashion, Air Force Special Agent Vin Cooper and his partner—and ex-lover—Special Agent Anna Masters are tasked with solving the crime. In a foreign country, with little to go on and clear communication barriers, Vin and Masters do their best to keep the trail from drying up. The discovery of another body with ties to the US attaché seems to be a hopeful step in solving the crimes. However, as Vin and Masters soon discover nothing is straightforward in this case and trusting anyone could be life-changing mistake.
Overflowing with quick wit, sharp sarcasm and unanticipated jokes had me often stifling the giggles as the marriage between comedy and danger blend perfectly. With a staggering ending, even a reading warrior couldn’t have anticipated, Rollins has produced an international gem. This book is proof positive that you should never judge one by its cover.
When the US attaché to Turkey is murdered in gruesome fashion, Air Force Special Agent Vin Cooper and his partner—and ex-lover—Special Agent Anna Masters are tasked with solving the crime. In a foreign country, with little to go on and clear communication barriers, Vin and Masters do their best to keep the trail from drying up. The discovery of another body with ties to the US attaché seems to be a hopeful step in solving the crimes. However, as Vin and Masters soon discover nothing is straightforward in this case and trusting anyone could be life-changing mistake.
Overflowing with quick wit, sharp sarcasm and unanticipated jokes had me often stifling the giggles as the marriage between comedy and danger blend perfectly. With a staggering ending, even a reading warrior couldn’t have anticipated, Rollins has produced an international gem. This book is proof positive that you should never judge one by its cover.
July 27, 2011
Thank God this book is over! Thought it would be good but no. It rambled on and on and had poor fact about embassy and military situations. I happily move on to demon possession.
May 27, 2018
"As a special investigator for the U.S. Air Force, Vin Cooper thought he’d seen it all. But even he can’t believe his eyes this time. Colonel Emmet Portman, U.S. air attaché to Turkey, wasn’t simply murdered in his Istanbul residence. He was carefully dismembered, his body parts laid out like an exploded diagram—except for twelve missing bones, three of which show up a few days later at another grisly murder scene. And when it turns out that the dead colonel happened to have the second victim’s business card in his Rolodex, it looks as if there’s a serial killer at large.
But looks can be deceiving. As Vin and Special Agent Anna Masters investigate, inconsistencies crop up that cast doubt on their theory of the case—and hint at a shadowy plot that may be even darker and more sinister than two grotesque connected slayings. Is someone trying to shatter fragile hopes for Middle East peace, topple governments by any means necessary, and eliminate anyone who gets in the way?"
But looks can be deceiving. As Vin and Special Agent Anna Masters investigate, inconsistencies crop up that cast doubt on their theory of the case—and hint at a shadowy plot that may be even darker and more sinister than two grotesque connected slayings. Is someone trying to shatter fragile hopes for Middle East peace, topple governments by any means necessary, and eliminate anyone who gets in the way?"
September 12, 2018
Another good page turner from Rollins. Similar genre to Knife's edge. Vin Cooper is Jack Reacher with more humour, more of a womaniser but gets results.
January 16, 2019
funny and lots of action
October 6, 2021
Great read highly recommend
August 6, 2015
Initial thots:
Kinda reminds me of a cross between Reilly's Scarecrow character [he is in the USMC] and Child's Jack Reacher [former US Army MP].
Is doing an excellent job at highlighting the 'hidden dangers' of using depleted uranium ammunition.
I can appreciate the anti-attorney jokes. Those are pretty good.
Written in a hybrid first-person/third-person format.
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Wow! Just, wow. The ending was crazy. I did not see that coming at all! It was almost a weird cliff-hanger . I would say the ending almost made the book worth reading. Almost. Actually, it did. So if you want to save yourself some time, read the last chapter of the book. heheheh
This is apparently the third book in a series [that is up to six or seven, now]. Not having read the prior two books was not a handicap. We find out what we need to know about the two main characters as the story progresses .
It held my interest throughout the course of the reading; however, I did not have any issues with putting the book down if something else came up. In retrospect, I think the 'most interesting' thing about it is the ending - it was 'different' and surprised me.
It had a lot of depravity in it . It was a lot to wade through to get to the end of the book [which ends on a rather violent note].
I think Lee Child's Jack Reacher must be becoming the new 'prototype' for masculine heroes in novels. The Jack Reacher series is written by a Brit who lives in America; this series is written by an Aussie who still lives in Australia. Both of their heroes are [or were] investigators in the American Armed Forces [US Army vs. Air Force]. Both are reasonably intelligent men not afraid to use whatever is at hand to get the job done. Both are cynical men who have seen a lot and have little faith in their superior officers. The 'loner' is celebrated over the group. But that is my opinion.
It talks a lot about depleted uranium and the rising health claims against the US Military. Not having done any research myself into how DU is made, or possible health risks, it was disturbing [in a sad way] how much collateral damage this vaunted ammunition has caused. I felt horrible for the veterans suffering from side-effects caused by using this ammunition. It was rather eye-opening.
Once again, the CIA and Israel are the 'villains' in this piece. I say 'once again' because the CIA and Israel seem to be popular villains when it comes to Israel wanting to protect itself against nations who have openly declared they want to erase Israel from existing as a nation and as a state. Plus, Israel having already bombed an Iranian reactor once makes it easy to state they would do such a thing again if they firmly believed it was in their national interests. Which is ironic, considering how President Obama made such a crappy deal with Iran in regard to the Iranians being able to have an existing nuclear program despite their repeated claims of hatred toward Israel and the United States. I realize the ends rarely, if ever, justify the means, but vilifying a nation for wanting to protect itself against an aggressive terrorist nation-state seems a bit much to me. [I also realize the Israelis are no angels, and am not defending their acts of aggression, when they occur, either.]
The character development was so-so. The lead hero, Vin, was a smug jerk. Masters was not quite so much of a jerk, but an adequate foil for Vin. The other cast of supporting characters were not excessively memorable [other than maybe Cain]. "Major" Richard Wadding fully fit his nickname [I don't remember Wadding's actual rank, but calling him Major seems to fit better, heheheh].
It bounced around alot, between Turkey, Iran, France, Egypt, and finally ending the United States of America.
I cannot decide if I liked this book or not. Or how much I liked it. Obviously, I have given it a three-star rating, because I felt it was closer to a three than a two. I cannot say I would ever read this book again, though, or any others in the series. Well, maybe the next one .
Kinda reminds me of a cross between Reilly's Scarecrow character [he is in the USMC] and Child's Jack Reacher [former US Army MP].
Is doing an excellent job at highlighting the 'hidden dangers' of using depleted uranium ammunition.
I can appreciate the anti-attorney jokes. Those are pretty good.
Written in a hybrid first-person/third-person format.
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Wow! Just, wow. The ending was crazy. I did not see that coming at all! It was almost a weird cliff-hanger . I would say the ending almost made the book worth reading. Almost. Actually, it did. So if you want to save yourself some time, read the last chapter of the book. heheheh
This is apparently the third book in a series [that is up to six or seven, now]. Not having read the prior two books was not a handicap. We find out what we need to know about the two main characters as the story progresses .
It held my interest throughout the course of the reading; however, I did not have any issues with putting the book down if something else came up. In retrospect, I think the 'most interesting' thing about it is the ending - it was 'different' and surprised me.
It had a lot of depravity in it . It was a lot to wade through to get to the end of the book [which ends on a rather violent note].
I think Lee Child's Jack Reacher must be becoming the new 'prototype' for masculine heroes in novels. The Jack Reacher series is written by a Brit who lives in America; this series is written by an Aussie who still lives in Australia. Both of their heroes are [or were] investigators in the American Armed Forces [US Army vs. Air Force]. Both are reasonably intelligent men not afraid to use whatever is at hand to get the job done. Both are cynical men who have seen a lot and have little faith in their superior officers. The 'loner' is celebrated over the group. But that is my opinion.
It talks a lot about depleted uranium and the rising health claims against the US Military. Not having done any research myself into how DU is made, or possible health risks, it was disturbing [in a sad way] how much collateral damage this vaunted ammunition has caused. I felt horrible for the veterans suffering from side-effects caused by using this ammunition. It was rather eye-opening.
Once again, the CIA and Israel are the 'villains' in this piece. I say 'once again' because the CIA and Israel seem to be popular villains when it comes to Israel wanting to protect itself against nations who have openly declared they want to erase Israel from existing as a nation and as a state. Plus, Israel having already bombed an Iranian reactor once makes it easy to state they would do such a thing again if they firmly believed it was in their national interests. Which is ironic, considering how President Obama made such a crappy deal with Iran in regard to the Iranians being able to have an existing nuclear program despite their repeated claims of hatred toward Israel and the United States. I realize the ends rarely, if ever, justify the means, but vilifying a nation for wanting to protect itself against an aggressive terrorist nation-state seems a bit much to me. [I also realize the Israelis are no angels, and am not defending their acts of aggression, when they occur, either.]
The character development was so-so. The lead hero, Vin, was a smug jerk. Masters was not quite so much of a jerk, but an adequate foil for Vin. The other cast of supporting characters were not excessively memorable [other than maybe Cain]. "Major" Richard Wadding fully fit his nickname [I don't remember Wadding's actual rank, but calling him Major seems to fit better, heheheh].
It bounced around alot, between Turkey, Iran, France, Egypt, and finally ending the United States of America.
I cannot decide if I liked this book or not. Or how much I liked it. Obviously, I have given it a three-star rating, because I felt it was closer to a three than a two. I cannot say I would ever read this book again, though, or any others in the series. Well, maybe the next one .
October 24, 2016
I love the pace, the characters, and the endings. Highly recommended.
August 19, 2010
I have to say right from the get go that I am a huge fan of David Rollin’s work. You may want to read what I am going to write with a grain of salt. Vin Cooper is one of my favorite fictional characters. David Rollins doesn’t have a dozen novels with the character under his belt like some in the genre, but that has been part of the ride for me; I got in on the ground floor. The other novels in the series are A Knife Edge, and The Death Trust, both excellent, just my opinion.
David Rollins has put together another incredible ride in Hard Rain. Special Agent Vin Cooper is in all his glory and he is one amazingly crafty, savvy, smart ass. The wit and humor that flows through the novel is cutting, laugh out loud. If you are a lawyer (I am not spoiling anything),expect a few jokes at your occupation’s expense. I personally loved them all; I wish there were a few more. Rollins has a gift of being able to inject the humor into the storyline not as a distraction , but a way of making his main character more human and believable , thus enhancing our experience. I guess what I am trying to say is that it all works and fits in the right places; nothing seem to be out of line.
The plotline is a serious one and made me think more about the sacrifices made by those that defend us, and the way our government works to care for them afterward. The seed is planted, registered, and received without the overbearing sledgehammer. Hard Rain is a great ride. Once I got it in my hands and started to read it, I knew I didn’t want to stop. Rollins crafts an excellent novel and executes it very well. The ride doesn’t end till the very last word; I love it. He makes us care about his characters and their quest for justice for those wronged. Vin Cooper is worse than a dog with a new bone, he just won’t let things go, and it takes him places that he didn’t think he would be, wise cracking the whole time. If you enjoy this genre of novels in the least, you need to give this novel a go. At the minimum start with A Knifes Edge and begin the journey; Vin Cooper and David Rollins are that good. This novel comes out in paperback form at the end of the month, click on the Amazon box and enjoy the ride.
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July 26, 2016
I recently read David Rollins’ first Vin Cooper novel, “The Death Trust” and really had no idea what to expect; assuming it would be a Tom Clancy-esque military thriller, I was very pleasantly surprised to find a sarcastic Air Force internal affairs cop (Cooper) racing alongside his de facto partner, Ann Masters, from one disastrous situation to the next. The mixture of action, drama, and humor kept me reading long into the night.
The story begins with a gruesome murder of the U.S. attaché to Turkey, which is at first attributed to a serial killer. Agents Cooper and Masters (now ex-lovers) are tasked with solving the crime. They’re in a foreign country with little to go on and communication barriers, as well as having other U.S. entities such CID on their tail, Cooper and Masters try to keep the trail warm.
The book, like its predecessors, overflows with quick wit and sarcasm (usually from Cooper) and unanticipated jokes. There are some scenes that naturally require suspension of disbelief but this novel reads like “Mission Impossible” in some instances; the action is completely over the top. I then began to wonder how a conversation would go if Agent Vin Cooper met Matthew Reilly’s character Scarecrow in a bar and they male bonded over Jack and Cokes.
The plot twists and turns, and I don’t want to ruin the ending by giving away the motivation for the killings in this book, but the killings themselves and the subsequent cover-up are very realistic and sound. The ending, though, is rather vague. Cooper and Masters stumble onto the villain rather than figuring out who he is/they are on their own ability.
There’s also a nice subplot about Masters being engaged to a U.S. attorney who’s defending the government from a lawsuit brought about by veterans who have been exposed to DU weaponry. With the media being concerned about the lack of care in VA hospitals of late, this is very timely.
The story begins with a gruesome murder of the U.S. attaché to Turkey, which is at first attributed to a serial killer. Agents Cooper and Masters (now ex-lovers) are tasked with solving the crime. They’re in a foreign country with little to go on and communication barriers, as well as having other U.S. entities such CID on their tail, Cooper and Masters try to keep the trail warm.
The book, like its predecessors, overflows with quick wit and sarcasm (usually from Cooper) and unanticipated jokes. There are some scenes that naturally require suspension of disbelief but this novel reads like “Mission Impossible” in some instances; the action is completely over the top. I then began to wonder how a conversation would go if Agent Vin Cooper met Matthew Reilly’s character Scarecrow in a bar and they male bonded over Jack and Cokes.
The plot twists and turns, and I don’t want to ruin the ending by giving away the motivation for the killings in this book, but the killings themselves and the subsequent cover-up are very realistic and sound. The ending, though, is rather vague. Cooper and Masters stumble onto the villain rather than figuring out who he is/they are on their own ability.
There’s also a nice subplot about Masters being engaged to a U.S. attorney who’s defending the government from a lawsuit brought about by veterans who have been exposed to DU weaponry. With the media being concerned about the lack of care in VA hospitals of late, this is very timely.
October 22, 2010
I'm currently deployed and I decided to go to the Library to select a great book to pass my time. I saw "A Knife Edge" and picked the book by the cover. I read the back and decided to give it a chance. After I became addicted to "A Knife Edge", I had to order the rest of the series. I just finished "Hard Rain" and I could believe how I've become part of Vin Coopers world. Now, I'm in the military it's closely related to my daily life. Of course there's much fiction but I never gave it a second thought. It could happen!
Finishing this book... I'm hoping that David Rollins will write the continuation of this book. I had to hunt down some kind of email address for David Rollins to ask the question. It's a long shot but you never know. For those who have read it know what I'm talking about with the ending (last page). There as got to be another book.
Each page is PACKED with so much information. If you haven't ready this book, you must start the serious with "The Death Trust". I've also read there's another book with Vin Cooper "Ghost Watch" but I can't find it on paper back or hardcover. It's only available on the Kindle. Can't wait to read Ghost Watch as well.
Word of advice; allow yourself to become Vin Cooper!
Finishing this book... I'm hoping that David Rollins will write the continuation of this book. I had to hunt down some kind of email address for David Rollins to ask the question. It's a long shot but you never know. For those who have read it know what I'm talking about with the ending (last page). There as got to be another book.
Each page is PACKED with so much information. If you haven't ready this book, you must start the serious with "The Death Trust". I've also read there's another book with Vin Cooper "Ghost Watch" but I can't find it on paper back or hardcover. It's only available on the Kindle. Can't wait to read Ghost Watch as well.
Word of advice; allow yourself to become Vin Cooper!
November 19, 2017
Now THIS is a thriller. Over the years, viewing thrillers have become too intense for me and so I don't watch them any more, yet, I could not turn the pages fast enough in this book. There was suspense (red herrings and curve balls) and chemistry (enough to show the human aspect of things without getting overly mushy). I didn't know that this was the third book in the Vin Cooper series, so there was some back story (character expansion) that I didn't know about. Nonetheless, the way the story began and developed, I admired the way (I imagined) the author to have thought about and laid out the draft for this book in the writing of its predecessor, and the way the story ends (like a season-ender cliffhanger), how the elements have already been laid out for the succeeding book, which I look forward to reading -- after I've familiarized myself with Books 1 and 2.
October 2, 2014
Good story with protagonists I've come to care about after "Death Trust"(I've missed "Knife Edge" somehow, but I'll get to it)...Vin Cooper & Anna Masters are wonderfully drawn characters with a quick wit & humor that drives the pages(Cooper & Masters have the cockiness and skills of both Brian Haig's Sean Drummond and DeMille's Paul Brenner)...as OSI investigators, they're involved in the investigation of the US embassy Air Attaché's brutal murder in Turkey...nothing is as it seems, keeping with the Byzantine nature of the investigative arena they're involved in so its loaded with tons of twists...much better than the "preachy" 1st, but Rollins can't help himself in this one to a little military self-flagellation!
May 25, 2010
Our favorite death defying Air Force investigators, Vin Cooper and Anna Masters, once again find themselves in situations where mere mortals would just say "Finish me off." But they always seem to find ways to survive and shrug it off as just another day at the office. This time they are teamed up to investigate the gruesome death of a Air Force officer who has been hacked to pieces while on duty in Turkey. The nonstop action takes the reader from Turkey to Iraq to Egypt and finally the U.S. The characters are quite engaging and Cooper's smart mouth keeps us chuckling. A fun and enjoyable read.
July 11, 2010
The US Air Attache from Turkey is murdered. His body is dissected and left left in place like an airplane model to be assembled. 12 bones are missing and the first ones show up on 3 days, inserted into the anus of a victim. Is this the beginning of a series? The 2 US investigators share a romantic history in the past, but she's moved on. Her fiance is a jerk, but she's slow to catch on. It appears there's a mole in their investigation, because the bad guys are a step ahead. Uranium poisoning is suspected as a motive...
March 28, 2011
Much better than book #2 in the series. A very complex plot with a whole lot going on that keeps you on your toes. The ending (I won't ruin for you) leaves something to be desired though. I have become a big fan of David Rollins and his Vin Cooper character, I hope he is around for many more books to come. You could do far worse than taking the time to read this series if you like the spy/cop/military genre. I am now reading book #4 in the series, Ghost Watch. I will keep you posted on my thoughts.
April 11, 2011
Vin Cooper is back for more wise cracking fun paired up with Special Agent Masters once more. Masters just happens to be engaged so this of course can only lead to more wise cracks than the average OSI Agent can handle. I like the usual load of twists that Rollins puts into all books in this series. This is like the icing on top of the cake. If you have not read any of these books this one may leave you behind the curve ball a bit. However reading the whole series can only be good for the soul. So enjoy another fine thriller from author Rollins.
March 1, 2012
Its rubbish. I read it because someone lent it to me, honestly very slim character development, mostly related to fatness, ugliness or bad dress sense. Culturally insensitive. A chauvinistic guide to travel? Its like the local Jerk went out and wrote a book about people based on their own shallow interpretation of life. There was sex. There was survival. There was shooting. Perhaps its pulp fiction for blokes.
March 4, 2016
It's a fast-paced, high-octane, high energy book. Very entertaining.
I love his sarcasm and his dry wit. His descriptions of places and people are to quirky. They make the book so enjoyable.
The plot of feasible and the characters lovable.
It's not meant to be taken seriously. It will never win an award or any kind of recognition but when it comes to entertainment value, it would hard to beat.
I love his sarcasm and his dry wit. His descriptions of places and people are to quirky. They make the book so enjoyable.
The plot of feasible and the characters lovable.
It's not meant to be taken seriously. It will never win an award or any kind of recognition but when it comes to entertainment value, it would hard to beat.
February 28, 2011
This book features an Air Force investigator and his partner, who is also his former sweetheart. In this book, the two are ordered to investigate the brutal slaying of the US Air Attache in Istanbul. Soon, there is 2nd corpse. The investigators wander around Istanbul, then the rest of Turkey, then Iraq, and then other places. It's an excellent high adventure novel.
August 19, 2015
Air Force investigators Vin Cooper and Anna Masters are in Turkey to investigate the gruesome murder of the Air Force attaché. What they uncover is way more than they expected with more murders, plots against Iran and several attempts on their lives as well. An action/adventure novel with scrapes and escapes, romance and dastardly plots.
April 16, 2011
Pretty good mystery/thriller, albeit a bit far fetched as the hero and heroine get themselves out of one jam after another. Not as well done as Nelson DeMille, but faithful to the genre and entertaining to read.
January 12, 2012
Read Hard Rain while on Holidays... Loved the action, but the romance didn't gel that well with me. The end was a little rushed and I felt a little let down after such a build up. I do like the Characters and would read another from this series featuring Vin Cooper.
October 16, 2014
Very violent spy thriller taking place in Istanbul. A wise cracking special agent and gf, also sp. ag., go after bad guys who are always ahead of them in a post Iraq War environment seeded with depleted uranium and other destruction and ruin.
March 15, 2010
This is a good novel. It is a little meandering but is a good story.
I would recommend it to anyone who likes military thrillers.
I would recommend it to anyone who likes military thrillers.
June 13, 2010
I don't like cliff-hangers. And this provides a doozy of one.
October 26, 2014
Aw. I hate those endings that leave you wanting to know what happens next... I'm so tempted to cheat and read a review on Ghost Watch: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/94...
January 5, 2012
good book
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