asmeriglio26's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
themothermermaid's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Non-stop action and suspense. Another brilliantly executed suspense thriller from Quirk.
coach_sean's review against another edition
3.0
This was ok. I won't be seeking out the rest of the series though. It's just TOO unbelievable. I don't read thrillers to be fine literature, but this one just didn't hook me.
tpaulschulte's review against another edition
5.0
This is the first book that I have read by Matthew Quirk and I really liked it. It sounds as if it is much different than his first two books in content. But, never the less, this is one good book. Quirk's writing is lean and moves with a frenetic pace. ^There are twists and turns and divided loyalties where at first you are really not sure who you should be rooting for.
The book concerns Thomas Byrne, a former combat medic who had been part of a deep cover Special Operations team led by John Hayes. Byrne, now a doctor who is trying to forget and atone for his past is recruited by a high government official to stop Hayes who is now, according to our government a rogue agent with his team bent on destroying America. Throw into the mix a dirty General, a mysterious figure from the Middle East and others and the truth is very hard to find.
I loved the character of Hayes, he is complex and noble and viscous in his own way, just as Byrne has other skills besides saving lives.
If you like well written thrillers, you will not be disappointed in this book.
The book concerns Thomas Byrne, a former combat medic who had been part of a deep cover Special Operations team led by John Hayes. Byrne, now a doctor who is trying to forget and atone for his past is recruited by a high government official to stop Hayes who is now, according to our government a rogue agent with his team bent on destroying America. Throw into the mix a dirty General, a mysterious figure from the Middle East and others and the truth is very hard to find.
I loved the character of Hayes, he is complex and noble and viscous in his own way, just as Byrne has other skills besides saving lives.
If you like well written thrillers, you will not be disappointed in this book.
imitira's review against another edition
2.0
Imagine a middling-sophisticated novel, with some variety of characters and motivations, challenging pasts, hopes for the future, etc. Now surgically excise from this text, down to the paragraph, down to the subordinate clause, everything that isn't the anticipation, act, or remembrance of violence. Et voila!
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