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debs4jc's review against another edition
3.0
John Wells is an American agent who infiltrated Al Qaeda--but he didn't warn the agency about 9/11 and he hasn't been heard from in years. So when he resurfaces the agency is distrustful of him--except for his handler, a woman who may have deeper feelings for him than just business. Can Wells redeem himself and prove his loyalty by stopping the next big attack? Will he be able to survive, and will he be able to live with himself if he does?[return]This was a great thrill ride, and had a very contomporary feel as it dealt with our current threats from terrorism (which might make it a bit too scary for some!) The ending was somewhat predictable, but it was fun seeing how the good guy got there.
decoachwife's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
stevem0214's review against another edition
5.0
Great debut novel!!! I can hardly wait to read more of this series. I'm hoping some of the charters mentioned in passing will show up later (I feel sure they will.)
kstumpf's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent first novel. Characters were well developed and well named. (I get aggravated when authors name characters similarly….Jimmy, and Jones, Jason, etc.
My only complaint is the fact that Wells calls al-Qaeda, Qaeda throughout the book, but everybody else uses al-Qaeda. I found it extremely annoying.
I understand this book is the first in a series so I will forgive the cliffhanger ending. I look forward to John Wells #2.
My only complaint is the fact that Wells calls al-Qaeda, Qaeda throughout the book, but everybody else uses al-Qaeda. I found it extremely annoying.
I understand this book is the first in a series so I will forgive the cliffhanger ending. I look forward to John Wells #2.
gbdill's review against another edition
1.0
Started out with a bang, literally, like shooting and other incendiary devices in the desert of Afghanistan. After that, it didn't take long for the protagonist, Mr. Wells (aka The Faithful Spy) to get lost in a mish-mash of different other stories throughout the book. Essentially I lost him. Where did he go? An occasional pop-up of Mr. Wells can be found in a pickup truck, at a construction site, or at a motel. But, then he vanishes again, only to be overtaken by a multitude of other lengthy stories about the sinister plans of some Islamic extremists. In a sense, the storyline became rather convoluted, with a lot of unnecessary details (and a ridiculous love affair). And, I lost interest in what I thought would be about a rather cool dude. Very disappointed. Moving on.
joestewart's review against another edition
5.0
A well written story that rang true to me - unlike some others I've read recently, there were no "that's not true" moments. I would have liked a bit more character development, particularly with those that were attacking the US, but all in all the characters were believable and fun to see evolve. I'll read another of his books, for sure!
obnorthrup's review against another edition
3.0
A successful spy thriller. I don't intend to keep reading the series, but recommended to fans of the genre.