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jbarr5's review
5.0
Radiant Angel by Nelson DeMille
Love the authors other works and this is a continuation of John Corey's new career. He is paired with Tess Farraday as they tail the Russian diplomats onto Hampton Shores, NY.
Love how the tells his stories and how he infiltrates them as waiters at a party in the mansion. He notes so many clues as he finds some leave on the yacht.
Story also follows the Russians who are being followed. Such explicit details as they carry out their mission. Every thing has been thought about and the plan is in action.
Love all the technical terms and new words and how it all goes, not planned as they wanted it to go. Among the mayhem with the threat of nuclear war blowing up NYC on sept 12, there is also marital problems that will probably continue in the next book.
Like meaning of the title all the action and adventure.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
Love the authors other works and this is a continuation of John Corey's new career. He is paired with Tess Farraday as they tail the Russian diplomats onto Hampton Shores, NY.
Love how the tells his stories and how he infiltrates them as waiters at a party in the mansion. He notes so many clues as he finds some leave on the yacht.
Story also follows the Russians who are being followed. Such explicit details as they carry out their mission. Every thing has been thought about and the plan is in action.
Love all the technical terms and new words and how it all goes, not planned as they wanted it to go. Among the mayhem with the threat of nuclear war blowing up NYC on sept 12, there is also marital problems that will probably continue in the next book.
Like meaning of the title all the action and adventure.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
quasmv01's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.0
Not my favorite - there was a bit of racial profiling
shelfdetermined's review
2.0
*I won an autographed copy of this book through Goodreads First Reads in exchange for an honest review.*
I cannot begin this review without first noting that I consider it a tremendous honor to have won an autographed work of Nelson DeMille, a true master of suspense and fellow Long Islander.
Although Radiant Angel is the seventh installment in the John Corey series, it's only the third that I've read. I'm not quite sure why I didn't continue on to book #3, considering that I enjoyed Plum Island (John Corey, #1) and The Lion's Game (John Corey, #2), the latter especially. DeMille's protagonist Corey was perhaps my favorite fictional detective/investigator. A credit to DeMille's remarkable talent, Corey managed to be incredibly endearing, despite his obnoxious chauvinism and sarcasm. (Note my regrettable use of past tense.)
Unfortunately, the quality of the storytelling deteriorated so drastically from book #2 to #7 that I can hardly believe DeMille is the author of this most recent work. Missing are John Corey's charm, multiple plot twists, and thrilling mystery. Radiant Angel consists of a single and brief pursuit of a Russian terrorist, which comes as no surprise because the evil plan of the criminal is described so early on in the book. Overall, a terrible disappointment. I hope that, should there be an eighth book in the series, readers can be reunited with the John Corey (and Nelson DeMille) of old.
I cannot begin this review without first noting that I consider it a tremendous honor to have won an autographed work of Nelson DeMille, a true master of suspense and fellow Long Islander.
Although Radiant Angel is the seventh installment in the John Corey series, it's only the third that I've read. I'm not quite sure why I didn't continue on to book #3, considering that I enjoyed Plum Island (John Corey, #1) and The Lion's Game (John Corey, #2), the latter especially. DeMille's protagonist Corey was perhaps my favorite fictional detective/investigator. A credit to DeMille's remarkable talent, Corey managed to be incredibly endearing, despite his obnoxious chauvinism and sarcasm. (Note my regrettable use of past tense.)
Unfortunately, the quality of the storytelling deteriorated so drastically from book #2 to #7 that I can hardly believe DeMille is the author of this most recent work. Missing are John Corey's charm, multiple plot twists, and thrilling mystery. Radiant Angel consists of a single and brief pursuit of a Russian terrorist, which comes as no surprise because the evil plan of the criminal is described so early on in the book. Overall, a terrible disappointment. I hope that, should there be an eighth book in the series, readers can be reunited with the John Corey (and Nelson DeMille) of old.
mbrusalis's review
2.0
Honestly, I am a bit disappointed. The political thriller aspect of a nuclear submarine heading towards Manhattan was believable, however why did John Corey suddenly stop loving his wife? Did the author just get tired with her? There is nothing in the plot line to suggest this sudden change. I will continue reading if there is another book, but this one wasn't the best in the series.
orygunn's review
5.0
This was my first John Corey book and it's a fun mix of Stephanie Plum and Gabriel Allon. Headed back to listen to the first 6 now.
theaudioauditor's review
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
kjbrown92's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mad_about_books's review against another edition
5.0
John Corey is no longer part of the Anti-Terrorist Task Force (ATTF), Mideastern section, and Kate Mayfield has been promoted to Supervisory Special Agent so Mr. and Mrs. Corey are no longer on the same team professionally. Does this spell the end for Mr. and Mrs.?
RADIANT ANGEL is the shortest book in the series and is somewhat reminiscent of WILD FIRE, yet it stands well on its own and is no less a nail biter. Corey's new job is with the Diplomatic Surveillance Group. He is out from under the eye of the FBI as well as out of the office. Along with his trainee partner, Tess Faraday who drinks a lot of coffee and spends too much time in the ladies' room, he is surveilling the Russian Federation Mission to the United Nations when things start looking up… at least that’s how John Corey sees it. He's a maverick who goes with his gut and shoots from the hip. You either love him or hate him. There is no in between.
In some respects, RADIANT ANGEL seems to indicate that John Corey's employment in law enforcement, his service to city, state, and country, will come to an end. Where does an adrenalin junkie go after dealing with murderers and terrorists. We won't find out until the release of book eight, THE MAZE, in October 2022.
RADIANT ANGEL is the shortest book in the series and is somewhat reminiscent of WILD FIRE, yet it stands well on its own and is no less a nail biter. Corey's new job is with the Diplomatic Surveillance Group. He is out from under the eye of the FBI as well as out of the office. Along with his trainee partner, Tess Faraday who drinks a lot of coffee and spends too much time in the ladies' room, he is surveilling the Russian Federation Mission to the United Nations when things start looking up… at least that’s how John Corey sees it. He's a maverick who goes with his gut and shoots from the hip. You either love him or hate him. There is no in between.
In some respects, RADIANT ANGEL seems to indicate that John Corey's employment in law enforcement, his service to city, state, and country, will come to an end. Where does an adrenalin junkie go after dealing with murderers and terrorists. We won't find out until the release of book eight, THE MAZE, in October 2022.