Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: Excellent

Some other fans are saying that this book is lacking compared to some of Hunter's other work, but I disagree. Perhaps I'm biased because this was the first book of his that I read, but it left me with an unforgettable first impression. I have since read several other Stephen Hunter books: Hot Springs, Time to Hunt, Black Light, Point of Impact and Havana. If well written action thrillers are your thing, then I highly doubt you will be disappointed by this book. As always, Hunter's tactical knowledge lends to top notch gunplay and action scenes. There are some unarmed combat scenes in this book that I will never forget. Earl Swagger is straight loc. End of story.