The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
johnckill's review against another edition
2.0
While Taylor has developed as a writer and continues to put good words on paper, he's resorted to putting the same words down. This book opened with a sequence that is nearly identical to what happened in two other books in the series. I actually had flip back and make sure I was reading a new book it was so close. Unfortunately, the repetition didn't end there. He continues to set the pieces in place to allow him to continue to use the same scenarios from previous books.
While I've enjoyed the series, this is the last one for me. I like tough guys making tough calls books, but they need to change with the characters.
While I've enjoyed the series, this is the last one for me. I like tough guys making tough calls books, but they need to change with the characters.
jecamp86's review against another edition
5.0
I thought this was really well done. The antagonists have a deeper motivation besides just terrorism and the team up offered some explosive results. The endgame was terrifying and exhilarating. One of the best in this series for sure.Â
mojoshivers's review
4.0
I always like it when Shoshana makes her return to the series because that’s when the Angel of Death imagery returns as well. It’s all well and good to have a kickass Israeli assassin as a character, but when you give her a touch of clairvoyance and bloodlust that’s a memorable character. That’s why Carrie is the perfect call sign; she is scary in almost a preternatural way.
Once more, the story in this one was timely and prescient. It almost makes me wonder why somebody hasn’t tried to execute a similar plan before. I wasn’t sure how it would end but I’m glad they had the main villain be an ordinary teenager instead of some super spy or special forces terrorists. This was the first time I felt almost rooting for bad guy because he had lots of doubts and wasn’t highly trained.
But in the end the finale couldn’t have gone down any other way. The only payment for blood is more blood after all.
Once more, the story in this one was timely and prescient. It almost makes me wonder why somebody hasn’t tried to execute a similar plan before. I wasn’t sure how it would end but I’m glad they had the main villain be an ordinary teenager instead of some super spy or special forces terrorists. This was the first time I felt almost rooting for bad guy because he had lots of doubts and wasn’t highly trained.
But in the end the finale couldn’t have gone down any other way. The only payment for blood is more blood after all.
zipperhead's review against another edition
5.0
A very good book. It started a little slow then picked up to a nice pace. I am looking forward to the next installment.
felinity's review against another edition
4.0
What makes a terrorist? What makes a Westerner join an Islamic hate group, turning against their own country, people and religion to become a suicide bomber or executioner? Here we see one possibility: powerlessness fueled by hypocrisy.
As the terrorists plan their ultimate strike at Christianity, Pike and his team must negotiate the tricky political waters of cross-border negotiations and operations to track their prey while trying to second-guess their methods and target. The key scene had me on the edge of my seat.
Although book 8 in the series, this does work as a standalone. (I've previously read one other book - which I didn't recall until just now - but this one definitely came off better.) I'm not sure about the first-person/third-person combo for narration though. I know this is a popular style, but it strikes me as a little awkward.
If you like the details of Tom Clancy but don't feel like wading through 600 or so pages, this is a slightly shorter offering that fits the contemporary thriller niche well.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Spoiler
Jacob's character feels real; unlike the other Lost Boys, who are almost like cardboard cutouts, Jacob has crises of conscience, recognizes that the Islamic State isn't actually like Islam, and admits that he won't die for the cause. Abused by those who should have protected him, he doesn't quite abandon everything.As the terrorists plan their ultimate strike at Christianity, Pike and his team must negotiate the tricky political waters of cross-border negotiations and operations to track their prey while trying to second-guess their methods and target. The key scene had me on the edge of my seat.
Although book 8 in the series, this does work as a standalone. (I've previously read one other book - which I didn't recall until just now - but this one definitely came off better.) I'm not sure about the first-person/third-person combo for narration though. I know this is a popular style, but it strikes me as a little awkward.
If you like the details of Tom Clancy but don't feel like wading through 600 or so pages, this is a slightly shorter offering that fits the contemporary thriller niche well.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
sunny76's review against another edition
5.0
Another excellent Pike Logan novel with terrorists on the other side. More involvement with Aaron and Shoshana in this book.
jamjimham's review against another edition
4.0
Received a copy from Goodreads Giveaway
Brad Taylor has written one action packed novel with The Insider Threat.
This story is a bit fast paced and leaves little breathing room going from local to local. But each location has a purpose and didn’t feel like filler. It was nice to see the inner conflicts within ISIS and the terror groups they branched off from. Everything had a place and made sense.
What I am really liking with Brad Taylor’s novels is the strong female character. Jennifer. Even though she is *living* in a man’s world of counter-terrorism. She isn’t weakened by it or lets Taskforce treat her has a sub on the team. Pike Logan is a no holds bar kind of character. And the first person perspective from Pike is great.
If you’re looking for a solid action packed read. That is easy to follow and has a few twists and turns. You can’t go wrong with this book
Brad Taylor has written one action packed novel with The Insider Threat.
This story is a bit fast paced and leaves little breathing room going from local to local. But each location has a purpose and didn’t feel like filler. It was nice to see the inner conflicts within ISIS and the terror groups they branched off from. Everything had a place and made sense.
What I am really liking with Brad Taylor’s novels is the strong female character. Jennifer. Even though she is *living* in a man’s world of counter-terrorism. She isn’t weakened by it or lets Taskforce treat her has a sub on the team. Pike Logan is a no holds bar kind of character. And the first person perspective from Pike is great.
If you’re looking for a solid action packed read. That is easy to follow and has a few twists and turns. You can’t go wrong with this book