dgignac's review against another edition
4.0
Since I had skimmed through some of the other reviews before reading this book, I was not disappointed with this book since I knew what to expect. As mentioned in other reviews, this is a very short story that is part of a 3 part storyline. Otherwise, a nice fast paced adventure.
minja22's review against another edition
3.0
By itself this is an okay and cheesy book. FULL of cliche characters. Understanding that its a part of 3 short stories that together are more like one book help it a lot and if they're any better than I would rate this up to a 4. I'm really forgiving though.
lori_loves_reading's review against another edition
4.0
A quick short story to introduce the Storm series.
raechsreads's review against another edition
3.0
Derrick Storm is definitely a man who wants nothing more to do with the secrets of the spy world, but unfortunately he is dragged back in by his former employer to deal with a kidnapping of a US Senator's step-son. Storm wades his way through all of the clues and information to get to the bottom of the mystery. My only complaint is that it's too short.
skateanddonate's review against another edition
4.0
This was a good read. Caught my interest and kept it. Not the kind of mystery I normally like. I like getting the clues so I can try to solve it as I read, but this one withholds information till the final summary scene. However the character of Derrick Storm is great and I'll be buying the next two stories in this trilogy.
sharppointysticks's review against another edition
3.0
I'm not sure I should really be counting this as a "book" for my 50/50 challenge. It is definitely a novella at best being only 83 pages long. Still, for what it is (a not real book written by a fictional author) it was entertaining. One could picture Castle writing this. It appealed to my fan-girl side. Yes, I'll read the next one... Though I think I prefer the Nikki Heat series, at least they are closer to actual books. Still, I could see this being one episode of a crime drama television show. It pretty much reads like the dialogue to an tv episode than an actual book.
marbles66's review
4.0
Good short story. I think I may enjoy this series more than the Nikki Heat series
planetarypan's review against another edition
3.0
Short, fast read. Pretty typical potboiler stuff with not a lot of time for character development. Honestly, I have trouble believing, based on the premise that this is the return of a popular character, that Storm is remotely likeable. Still, I'm curious as to where the story goes, so I'll read the next one anyway.
jadereid's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
halfcentreader's review
3.0
Quick spy fare. Ending left you dangling for the next installment. I am not sure I liked it as much as the Nikki Heat books (with those, I tend to picture the characters from the show and there just seems to be a greater connection to Castle)Therefore, I am uncertain if I will find the time to read the others anytime soon.