Final Target Hits the Spot
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It was a bit confusing reading the reviews on this book.  It seems either you really like it or you were disappointed in it.  I fall into the first category.
Cassie Andreas, the young daughter of the president of the United States watches with unspeakable horror as the secret service agents and her beloved nanny are gunned down in front of her.  Knowing she is about to be taken by the terrorists, she pleads with the magical statue, the Wind Dancer, to take her away.  Before she can be kidnapped, Michael Travis, a man known only for his underworld connections burst upon the scene and saves Cassie.  While Cassie may be alive physically, she has retreat from the horrors of what she witnessed into a silent world.
Melissa Riley goes home to Virginia to see her sister, Dr. Jessica Riley.  It seems Melissa is having horrifying dreams and needs the security of her sister's love.  You see, Melissa laid in a coma for six years after witnessing the horrendous death of her parents.  Melissa truly believes it was her sister's love that pulled her through.  Jessica is now taking care of a new patient in a coma.  That patient is Cassie Andreas.  For unexplainable reasons, Melissa is able to make contact with Cassie during the child's horrific nightmares.  Both Jessica and Melissa know they most pull Cassie back before she is forever lost.  The key seems to be the mysterious Michael Travis.  He is the only one who can calm Cassie during one of her many nightmares.
I though Final Target by Iris Johansen was a wonderful romantic suspense novel.  Yes, I agree with the other reviewers that this book lacks the level of suspense that has been present in Ms. Johansen's previous books and there isn't as much romance.  But for some reason, this book pulled me in and wouldn't let go.  I loved the characters and the storyline.
My only regret is about Galen.  Those of you who have read Ms. Johansen's previous book will recognize him from The Search.  He is such an engaging character.  Please give him his own storyline!
2499402
as a target the hits show clearly at a distance with a bright surround that helps with a quick pickup of actual individual bulls. really works well on a gun that is sighted in.
1854167
We bought this as a Christmas gift for my dad.  He was looking at the simple fabric portable goals but I was worried that this wouldn't match the experience of playing a real goal.  We briefly looked at getting the real thing but $400+ is a little steep.  This target is a happy medium.  The goal is heavy enough with a good feel during target practice.  It comes apart easily for storage (down to the size of the basket) with just 4 screws.
I would not leave this goal outside.  It wasn't intended for this but I wanted to set that expectation.  It just does not look like it would hold up to the weather.  The goal also does not have the interior chains that a standard goal does but for target practice you won't likely miss it.  Overall a very good purchase.
1590280
This is a thinking man's/woman's shooter. It offers just the right amount of challenge without becoming frustrating. This was the swan song for the people behind the Socom series and what a song it was.
3337562
This is my favorite target to shoot - standard size for most ranges with great color variation and logical points for impact areas (if you shoot a hand around a throat, its going to pass through and kill your victim - that's bad and worth -9).  Has some great small / mid point areas that would immobilize an assailant that are fun to target.
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Continuing without interruption in the timeline, Elder Prest and Tasmin Pimlico Blythe are thrust into an unexpected circumstance with conflict and tension requiring swift action. Elder doesnt hesitate in his search and knows there will be a much more dangerous battle ahead. As Elder tries to keep his demons in check, Pim is also tested in a way where she needs to reconcile buried emotions from her captivity.

Once Elder and Pim are reunited, their circumstances remain ominous as Elder must confront the Chinmoku to end their longstanding vendetta. Fueled by honor, Elder prepares to fight and is willing to offer his own blood to keep Pim safe. What ensues is filled with action and sacrifice.

Told in dual POV, Pimlicos emotional healing continues as the final pieces are reconciled. Showing incredible fortitude, Pims resilience is a beacon for Elder as he releases the bindings of his past. Communicating and learning together, these characters have evolved into a unique relationship where they each have scars but are no longer afraid of the pain.

In this final book of the series, all ongoing plot points are resolved leaving Elder and Pim to focus on their future. From the very beginning where Elder offered Pim a penny for her thoughts to the priceless gift of freedom, these two characters find peace and hope in each other. While their struggles had many lows, they didn't compromise their core and I liked how there weren't sudden shifts in what makes Elder or Pim tick. Though there are elements weaved into this plot that include certain secondary characters, I'm not sold on whether their roles necessarily enhance the storyline specific to Elder and Pim; however, I may be in the minority on that point.

In Millions, Pepper Winters ends an epic journey with Pim finding her voice and Elder accepting peace. With courage and redemption as a recurring theme, this series offers a range of emotion, action and romance that will endear readers to the main characters.
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'The Last Stand' is the big finale to the 9-part 'Forever Gate' series. It follows Ari, Tanner, and Hoodwink as they complete their separate missions to ensure the survival of the crashed colony ship and its occupants. This final episode is a great conclusion to a great story. Mr. Hooke's vivid writing continues to paint clear and fantastic pictures as he gives each of his three heroes the time and space they deserve to tell their part of the story.

While the immediate storyline has come to an end, much material and multiple questions remain, so I hope this is not the last we hear of Hoodwink and the Satori.

This is a great story with many twists and turns that will keep you on edge and reading on. It is well worth your time and I highly recommend to start reading this series with episode one; not because the individual episodes cannot stand on their own, they can, but because the complete story arc is such a surprise and enjoyment to discover.

Great job, Mr. Hooke, I am looking forward to reading many more of your stories.
4012580
The triple threat targets are my new favorite. They are bright, and every hit is visible. Even the smaller hits from a 380 were visible at 20 feet.
830054
This is to date the last of a quintet of Camel Club thrillers.  It ties up some loose ends while introducing an authentic cutting edge description of an engineering marvel and does so with clarity.
1524641
Overall this target is a good value for the money. I would like it better if the bell would ring out when you hit it.
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There has been a significant amount of press about this game, especially in Britain, where it's been pulled off of shelves (and makes me wonder why this is listed as "not stocked or discontinued"...hmmm...).
The subtitle, for me, is the key to understanding the brilliance of this game.  SILENT is the point...not SHOOT-'EM-ALL-AND-LET-GOD-SORT-THEM-OUT.  Accomplish your objective with minimal (or no!) bloodshed...don't let everyone know you're coming by launching an artillery barrage...just get the job done and move on.  The challenge is in the puzzle and figuring out the optimum way to complete the mission without raising an alarm and without taking innocent lives.
Can you shoot every living being in sight, engaging in wanton slaughter?  Sure, just like any government has throughout all of history.  The point is, achieving the ultimate prize in this game ("Silent Assassin" rating) occurs when you take out the one bad guy, not every pedestrian you come across.
People make all sorts of horrendous or wonderful decisions...the bane or blessing of human free will.  Real life good and evil can be brought to bear in this game just the same.
Enough philosophizing...the game is a heckuva lot of fun to play and the puzzle aspect is challenging, while not impossible.  Graphics are smooth and thorough without being sparse, though I think there's room for improvement.
The one part I found deliciously unnerving is the sound of Agent 47's ("your") breathing, feeling the heartbeat in the Shockwave controller, while trying to hold your sight steady as it bobs up and down on your target.  Playing late at night while the rest of the house is in bed and the lights are out can make you VERY paranoid.
The drawback to all games like this (GTA3, Medal of Honor, etc.) is that once you've figured them out, all you can do is play to improve your time and/or performance.  That can get old...but I suppose that's what makes places like Amazon so great...sell the old game to trade up to a new one.
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In Storm Assault, the seventh book of the Star Force Series, the story picks up where the sixth one left off: Kyle Riggs, a victim of an attempted assassination that claimed his girlfriend's life, must decide how to navigate between his desire for revenge or moderating the military political challenges posed by several alien races.  This is more potato chips & dip -- a snack you enjoy on occasion but isn't chocolate covered strawberries (simple and straightforward, but nothing more).

The best part about number seven -- we finally get to see Riggs go after his human arch enemy Crow.  This is something that has been due for two or three books now!  If you liked the last few installments, this is more of the same -- the story advances reasonably well in terms of storyline and plot. The usual characters (Riggs, Marvin, Sandra, Kwan) progress minimally but we get some insight into the post-Sandra world here.  There is a new weapon from the gas aliens, which makes for an nice addition here -- the author does fine ways to keep things interesting.

Read it -- break out the chips and snack away. Don't look for too much depth -- for the money, it's a great value.
4831425
This book put the finishing  bow on a great series with serious style. While the ending of the book wasn't some huge climactic battle, it was quite satisfying.
1289932
These targets are well made, and are very easy to determine where strikes occur.
4508208
What a blast it was to shoot this target.  Its large enough to really sound off when hit, even by .22's.  I bought three 1/2" thick targets and set them up on a 5 foot 3/4" galvanized pipe, hanging roughly a foot low to prevent my stand from being hit.  Its fun to shoot them in succession.  I bought the 6", 10" bullseye model and the 12" gong.  I was shooting paper targets in 15 mph winds and it was a pain, they blew back and forth too much, the steel targets were perfect, they only swing when hit.
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This much anticipated "final" adventure of Gabriel Allon, wayward son of Israeli Intelligence was reminiscent of several other earlier books in the series, and seems to represent a final chapter in Allon's time in the field, with a win of sorts and a loss that should never have been allowed to occur, leaving the reader with a feeling of letdown instead of elation; then again real life can be like that, so maybe Silva makes his point here.  The tying together of many loose ends from preceding books gives the impression that Allon steps into the top spot in the "Office", and will nevermore be permitted to exercise his skills in the field.  Silva may be able to eke out another novel with Allon in transition, but it seems like he (Allon) deserves to have his life, or what's left to him of it, with his beautiful wife and new family without the relentless risks he has carried all his adult life as Israel's avenger.  It has been a great ride through the series, with the Defector still my favorite, but if this is the end it was anticipated, and the series remains one of the best by any author, IMO.
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I love how this beats the final warning by a ton. This has the usual action that the first three did. I recommend to all