Fast-paces book I couldn't put down.
355726
I stayed up until 4:30 am to finish this story. Great stand-alone novel, but there I'm hoping for more stories about this couple. I enjoyed it immensely and cannot recommend enough.
3885132
I absolutely loved this book.  It's fast pace, intriguing plot twists and historical context kept me hooked in right up until the very end (which I found to be particularly engrossing).  The author sets the scenes with vivid description and I felt myself transported to the locations within and could well imagine myself there.
I like that the main character Joey was both strong and assertive yet also very vulnerable.  I often read this genre which strongly focuses on law enforcement versus the bad guys but it was a nice change to read a thriller where the main investigator was a civilian who did not have the resources available to him that usually predicts this type of book.
I would definitely recommend this great read to anyone who enjoys mystery thrillers and history and an imaginative, fast-paced story line.
2309531
The book began gently with an introduction of the main character then quickly jump started & didn't slow down until the end.  I couldn't put the book down; I finished this book in less than a week despite working full time.

I liked the fast pace of the book. There were surprise turns that kept me interested. Sometimes the long thought period of characters get boring; however, it's in these sections that important information is revealed. I would definitely recommend this book.
2504339
I was amazed by the breakneck speed of the story line. It had many shifts and jogs that kept the story interesting and fun. the adventure was when will the sifi going to start. Most of the novel was written like a Jason Born story. I had to look at the authors name to make sure it wasn't written by Robert Ludlum. I loved his books, and i loved this book. The cast of characters was polished and made them real. They had body to them. I truly enjoyed the reading. I look forward to the next adventure.
2378539
I was pleasantly surprised by this book! Once I got started I could not put it down. It is fast paced and exciting. I am only 3/4 of the way through (started reading yesterday) and I am already dreading the end, I want it to keep going! Hopefully there is another book coming along shortly. Highly recommended.
4072061
To be honest, when it comes to fiction, I can rarely finish a book. I never usually make it past three-quarters. Not so with 'Vertical Run'.  I found myself gripped by this fast-paced thriller. You will find yourself  asking 'why the hell is this happening to this guy?', and somehow Garber  makes it all seem plausible. A thoroughly enjoyable read, I assure you.  Enjoy.
4278885
I am rarely compelled to write a review for Amazon, but this book hooked me and I couldn't stop reading it. The story is fast-paced and easily readable, with enough twists and surprises to keep up the momentum. Some readers don't like how the early chapters switch back and forth between present day and the last day he remembers, but I thought it was an effective way to move the plot quickly and provide background for the protagonist. I started reading late afternoon and finished before bedtime. Yes, it was that good. Highly recommended by this middle-aged high school English teacher.
2489954
I loved the characters and the sped of the book.  I didn't want to put it down.  A great story
658329
I absolutely loved this book. A friend of mine - who coincidentally worked in A&R for a very long time - gave me a copy and said it was "right up your alley", so I gave it a whirl.

I started reading Friday night and finished about two days later. When people say things like "I couldn't put it down" about a book, this is the one that they're talking about.

It's fast paced and the words just seem to roll out of the narrator at a pace equal to what my brain can process, which helped me churn through the book incredibly fast. I only had to stop a few times to look up some of the British slang that I wasn't familiar with (given that I'm American.)

Others complain that there's too much violence, sex and drugs. That's precisely what the record industry was in the '90s. Whether this book is some truth interspersed with fabricated aspects of the story or not, it's tough to tell. If this is *entirely* made up, John Niven is an even bigger genius than I originally thought.

As a writer, this book made me want to go back to the drawing board. I want to scrap my most recent manuscript and start over. I want to write with the passion, vision and creativity than Niven writes with and convey the same emotions, visions, and scenery that he does in this book.

It's such a fantastic read that I plan to read it again in the very near future.
2767320
I love a book that takes me to a completely different world, with new invented names and terminology. Add to that the fast pace, the characters that draw you in, and the unknowns that the main character has to struggle through that leave you cheering for him, and you have a great book. I didn't feel it was cookie cutter in the least, as some critics say. If you call underdog overcoming adversity cookie cutter, then I suppose most books out there could fit one way or another. I lost sleep because I couldn't put this book down until I knew Errol had overcome his latest challenge. Very good read.
4828592
Forerunners is definately a page turner.  A true winner!.  Much different from his other books. I couldn't put this book down.  I read this book in three days. His words of faith and wisdom truly touched me.  I feel the author did a lot of biblical research, which made the book so real.
3737478
I received a complimentary copy of this book for review.

Usually not my cup of tea, however from page one I could not put down.  Very fast paced.  The characters were introduced right up front with no guessing who was who.  "The Game"  keeps you intrigued throughout the entire book. I would stay up past my bed time just to "get in the next chapter"
2020204
This is a fast paced story with lots of action.

Mark Taylor is an investigative reporter who is looking for a big story for the television 'sweeps' period.  He begins looking into the opinion polling industry and encounters incredible corruption in the way that results are skewed to manipulate particular outcomes of events.  During the course of his investigation, Taylor uncovers murder, kidnapping, and collusion on a grand scale.  The plot explores the effects of the polling industry on the outcome of elections, issues, etc.

Christian characters and ideas are interwoven into the story during the course of everyday life. This is a great book for anyone who enjoys a page turner that is difficult to put down.  It is also thought provoking for anyone who has ever had concerns about the rampant use of polling in today's political climate.  Jacobsen does an excellent job of theorizing how manipulations could occur.
4499683
Didnt want to put it down...glad that Im a fast reader!
4265490
Fast, gripping story from the first page!  Exhausted from reading but I couldn't put the book down.
4136407
What a great, fast moving book!  I read this in record time.  Unfortunately I had to sleep and work, so it took longer than I had wanted.
I loved the well-developed and well rounded characters.  I would like to see more books "starring" both Dupree and TJ.  The plot moves right along, no drawn-out lapses in the action.  It definitely had some surprising twists and turns.  I hated for it to end, and would like to see a continuation of the storyline.  Being a cancer survivor myself, this had special meaning to me.

I look forward to reading more of Mr. Annechino's works!
3370845
This timely thriller is both fast-paced and profound. I loved the characters. The plot was exciting and chillingly relevant to the world today. All of that is enough to make the book a great read -- but it also incorporates enough spiritual insights to make it worth repeated readings.

I'm so glad to have found this author, and look forward to reading more by him!