Accelerating intrigue and action from start to finish.  This was really fun to read
923960
A great read,  with well developed characters and a plot that moves.  I thoroughly enjoyed the book start to finish.  The book never bogged down.  An awesome summer read.  Pull up a comfortable chair and get ready to read - it's unlikely you will put it down.  Anthony - what's next?  We are ready for more.
665627
What a terrific, paging turning adventure where a super set of heroes work to resolve evil and criminal actions that a legally grey works sanctioned and supported by officials.

Criminals are killed where no other action can be taken.  Key players (three to the group in this action novel) work seamlessly to overcome impossible odds that seems to be at every level.  Great read and heart pounding intrigue filled with lots and lots of action.

Recommend to all who love action stories.
448763
The action in this book is relentless and I really enjoyed the shifting narrative perspectives.  The writing is so descriptive and exciting - it's like we're in the minds of the characters.  There were a lot of twists and surprises.  Hope there's a sequel to this one.
3715035
Wow! I really enjoyed this one. Lots of action, something happening all the time. Sorry when it came to the end.
3691550
Fluid, fast paced writing with nice turns of phrase.  Author shows a real warmth for his subject without at all romanticizing the dastardliness of thieving.  So much fun to read about how Harry the Valet turned his penchant for stealing jewels into an art form and with what panache.  It's also entertaining to get the varying reactions of the victims to Harry.  Truth is stranger than fiction.  I'd love to see this made into a movie or television series.
4626056
I really enjoyed this. Many times you hear people say - I couldn't put it down. I don't always agree with them but in this case it definitely held true. The pacing is very fast, like an action movie - and keeps you going from scene to scene.
4752927
What a slick, fast, rollercoaster ride of a read. I totally enjoyed this. I know some people may find the footnotes intrusive, but I found I looked forward to them as I read through. They were clever, funny, little moments that allowed a quick mental break from the action. I heartily recommend this as a great summer read. I couldn't put it down.
139450
I really enjoyed this read, it is clever, fast paced, chock full of intrigue, action and suspense. It did take me awhile to actually get into the story as it is very wordy and lengthy, but as soon as I did actually get into the story it became a real page turner, it is a lengthy read and I would recommend making time for it, and sticking to it because once you get into it you realize that the things that just seemed to be a very wordy not too terrific beginning actually make sense and definitely are important to the story. I found it really hard to put down once I found myself immersed into the story and then when I wasn't reading it, I was thinking about when I could get back to it. Overall I recommend this book and can't wait for more from this author. I was provided a complimentary copy of this book by Xpresso Book Tours for an honest review.
3420304
The Pirates of Alnari is an exciting adventure on (and off) the high seas. The action is fast paced, but the author reserves enough time for genuine character development, too. By the last pages, I was frantically rooting for my favorite protagonists (and villains, of course). The author shows his nautical knowledge with his vivid descriptions of battle at sea and the plot only accelerates from there. The cloak and dagger scheming of numerous characters (well, they ARE pirates!) is wickedly fun to read. Plot twists abound and you should open this book expecting the unexpected. I was totally engrossed in the intrigue and cannot wait to read the sequel!
969105
I was gifted a paperback of The Ultimate Agent from Derek.
Before I start this review I will add that this is not my usual genre, so I can't review anything genre specific.
What I can say, is what a seriously FUN read. From the very first chapter I was drawn into this world, and it held my attention all the way through. It was fast-paced, riveting, action-packed and did I mention FUN?
The characters are well fleshed out and interesting. The world building is out standing. But I think my favorite part of Derek's writing is his dialogue. He has a gift with dialogue - which just happens to be my favorite thing to read and write!
There was even a touch of romance.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this book. I look forward to seeing more work like this!
1229346
I really enjoyed reading this novel, and I've enjoyed other works by this author. The Devil and the Doctor is a fast paced, action book with lots of fighting and plays out well with its lovecraftian theme. I thoroughly enjoyed the suspense and the unpredictability of this book. The characters were well done with a lot left unsaid about them, but with hints that we'll get to know them better in future novels. I look forward to the next Malcom Leeds novel.
3864422
Berry's mix of base actual history with non-stop action and twists make this more than just an enjoyable fast read.
2558268
Mr. Vance takes the genre to a whole new level with this tale of corporate intrigue, espionage, and spicy hot man on man lovin. Marc and Jesse are so evenly matched, it's scary. Lovely, poetic prose, full of imagery and details. This book was a great pleasure to read, and I couldn't put it down.
1560737
This is the first book I have read from this author, I don't think it will be my last.
I really enjoyed this, lots of action and I really liked the characters.
Will be reading book 2.
3919297
This book was provided by the author for an honest review. That being said, I really enjoyed this story.  It's one wild ride with a lot more depth than appears from the opening pages. I love action and it's hard to write well. The author achieves more effective, plot driven action than I've seen in many high budget action movies which basically end up being 'blowing stuff up.' This books excels in the blowing stuff up but with meaning. The violence is over the top and may be off putting for some, but the technology supports it. (Even with the technology, I wouldn't go this route but then again I'm a desk jockey.) What makes this book a 5 star one for me are the ideas revealed by the end. This is great science fiction clothed in a detective noir.
541733
This is great fun to read, and I loved the world, characters, and system of magic that Islington created.  The plot has many twists, which made it more interesting than a typical fantasy novel. I just hope the author can keep all of it straight as this story develops.  I don't give hardly anything 5 stars, so 4 stars is a high rating coming from me.  The only downside is that this novel is the beginning of a series that feels like it will take multiple novels to complete, and it just came out.
1134994
A fun read, with some dark concepts. Fast and full of action.