A terrific suspense of unreal reality
358888
This book was written so well. David makes the reader believe that anything is possible. He mixes the past with the present and makes it believable. I definitely enjoyed reading this book.  I reccommend to anyone that likes action and thiller all in one this is a book for you to read! My favorite part of this book was the connection between the old lady and the iguanodon.  This book is pacted with different events, some that have actually happened in real life, that I love to read about. All in all, it was a great book, except for the ending. It could have been longer.
3442006
"My Temporary Life"  is one of the best books I've read this year, especially for a FIRST novel.  i could NOT put this book down!  The lead characters are complcated, well-drawn, likeable and believale.  We care about them.  The suspense is palpable, intensifying as the story unwinds and pulls us along at a good pace.  The wriing seemed pitch perfect and accessible.

"My Tempoary Life" is one terrific read!  Run, don't walk, to buy this book.
834483
This novel mirrors the real world. For suspense seekers, this "page-turner" presents a well researched setting that will cause you to watch the news with much keener interest. For national security professionals, reading and contemplating the extremely believable story line will be like participating in the most real-world strategic joint exercise you've ever experienced. This is a must read for every freedom loving individual who has their head out of the sand during these complex times we live in. Kudos to Chet - can't wait for the next one!
289064
I live in the real world so I don't see the point of watching reality TV. I prefer my entertainment to be set in places that don't exist. I added this book to my reading list with trepidation as I didn't expect a combination of reality TV and a place that didn't exist to be any good. I was wrong. This book is really good!

Why is it so good? It's the writing.  Yes the characters, and staff, on the reality show are caricatures but the way they experience the show and their experiences on the show work. The main character's Journey from the unreality of the show to the reality of the changed world is captivating. The nuances of that experience Are captured on the page in brilliant details.

No zombies; just a quiet unpopulated world where the real horrors are found in dusty bedrooms and breaking ones glasses can be more of a benefit that ever considered.  Enjoy!
3328073
Smart, compelling, scary, terrifying, a page turner, imaginative and realistic.
2148660
Michael Connelly's newest is a terrific read, with an intricate plot, compelling and complicatec characters, and a driving narrative that makes it difficult to put down.  He is particularly good at creating a sense of moral claustrophobia, as the story's protagonist, Terry McCaleb, finds himself driven to find the truth, even if it is a horrifying truth that will shock the reader.  In his Harry Bosch novels and his other works, Connelly is creating an indelible portrait not only of Los Angeles, but also of men and women struggling to assert their humanity in a world of often horrible reality.
2552151
"Herald Square" is a terrific read -- a meticulously researched, deftly plotted thriller that draws you effortlessly into the author's world.  Jefferson Flanders evokes late-'40s New York with style and wit, but this book is no mere period piece: it's a suspenseful story of loyalty and deceit, of human longing and the nature of truth, played out amidst the uncertainty and moral relativism of the early Cold War.  In the middle of it all is Denny Collins, a hardboiled newspaperman caught up in a game much bigger than himself.  Denny is in way over his head and yet, like so many of the Greatest Generation, he does what needs to be done.  In the end he epitomizes Raymond Chandler's ideal of the hardboiled hero: he's "the best man in his world and a good enough man for any world."  Denny Collins is a wonderful character and "Herald Square" is a wonderful book -- you should get to know them both, pronto.
21095
This well-paced novel by Gary Braver reflects shades of Robin Cook.  "Gray Matter" will grab your attention immediately and hold you in suspense as the pages whirl past.  The science and medicine are just on the edge of possibility and, therefore, the plot is believable. That's what makes this book so horrifyingly realistic.  Character development is intricate and complete.  You will conjure up emotions towards this cast of characters.  Furthermore, the New England setting is pristine and creates a perfect complimentary environment for this thriller.  Don't miss it!
1238797
Tom Clancy says: "the difference between fiction and reality? Fiction has to make sense."

In `The President's Ultimatum' John Cavi has used fiction to make sense out of the reality of the Middle East. The deeper I got into this work, the more I felt as though I was reading a `deep throat' exposition of real events, real happenings, and real people. I had to keep assuring myself that this was fiction as all my senses kept telling me that I was really reading a vaguely disguised real story about the terror that seems unrelenting in our world and the conflict between Israel and Palestine that offers only a bleak view of the future.

Into this mad world steps the US President with a solution, one that seems sure to make him enemies on all sides. That solution of the President, his `ultimatum' to the parties in the Middle East, drives this story forward with dedication, zeal, and passion.

But that is not the `fire in the belly' of this great story. It is also a great romance. A romance that starts out with' stars in the eyes' for the two principals, Ari and Hannah, but very soon creates every impediment to their happiness and their future.

John Cavi writes a story that digs even deeper into the nature of racism and enmity by making Ari the son of a very important family of mixed heritage, Israeli and Arabic. That allows Ari to be accepted by both sides, the Mossad and al-Qaeda, and sets the stage for the threat and terror that hangs over every page.

Despite all of that, this story would be less credible without the adept coverage of the power struggles in the White House and in the Knesset. Superbly handled, that assures the reader a firm footing in the midst of the chaos. This is indeed `fiction that makes sense'.
1278462
"Forewarned" is one of the most suspenseful books I've read in a long time. I read at night, and I was on the edge of the bed most of the time (instead of edge of my seat). Ullrick has done a magnificent job of building the suspense of the situation that Jasmine put herself in. Gripping. And who wouldn't want a friend like Jack Warren in their life. Ullrick did an excellent job of writing about characters that you feel drawn to, that you care about, that you want to see succeed with their dreams.
  I was struck by how so many times in our lives, we are warned about something we're doing or plan to do, but we don't listen. Pure boredom can sometimes make us do dumb things. Jasmine learns a very difficult lesson on being careful of the dreams you share with who and when.
  I want to "Forewarn" you that this book will keep you up reading, hoping that what you fear won't happen to Jazzy. Your heart rate will increase at times and when you finish the book, you won't forget the characters. I miss them already. You've been FOREWARNED.
  Great job by Debra Ullrick! Again.
1201349
This is really a very good book. I picked it up three days ago and couldn't put it down. It's a wonderful potboiler/page-turner about a deeply troubled man who starts snatching  kids in San Francisco, with the story  hinging on the clock-is-ticking attempts by homicide detectives and a crime  reporter to catch the bad guy before he strikes again. From the very first  chapter, the story is full of fast-paced, plot-driven suspense and some  very well drawn characters, particularly Tom Reed, the cop reporter and  Walt Sydowski, the veteran homicide cop. The author has an excellent grasp  of newsrooms and police investigative techniques. He cuts to the truth  about reporters and the way they do their job, how they detach themselves  from a subject and how mercenary they are in pursuit of a story, even in  the most awful of circumstances. Tom Reed is the book's hero, but one with  his own set of personal flaws. The books takes the reader inside the  homicide squad, and gives excellent detail about how cops solve crimes. The  San Francisco setting is used to great effect. This novel is full of cool,  unexpected plot twists. The story hangs together beautifully, right down to  the final pages, with Mofina working in little bits of new detail with  every progression in the plot.  It's a first novel, and a fine one.
2269505
I feel guilty for not reviewing this sensational suspense novel sooner, but I wanted to find the words to match my experience. Besides being very well written, poetic even, the story transports you to another world I knew nothing about: those alluring Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. I really enjoyed feeling like I was really there, tromping through the wooded landscape, bumping into haunting surprises in this far-a-way wilderness. If you want vivid, taut suspense that leads you by the hand to a world where locals shun modernity and murder may not be so easy to sleuth, this one is for you!
3948396
Jeffrey Small has written a masterfully woven suspense thriller that is gripping from start to finish. It takes the reader on a spiritual quest for enlightenment and 'thinking outside the box' understanding, amidst a demented, sinister world of misguided fundamentalism. In a world fraught with sectarian violence and division, this is a most timely and consciousness-raising read. I hope someone acquires the film rights soon - the action, scenery, suspense, and rich story line are 'the stuff' of a stunning and thought-provoking movie. Go Jeffrey - on your writing career!
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SHARON'S REVIEW

This amazing thriller is set in 1995, and depicts the scary underbelly of our modern society. Although a work of fiction, there are many elements that mirror the turbulent times we now live in, where life is cheap, and terrorism runs rampant under the radar. Craig O Thompson exposes this frighteningly realistic underbelly in the bright lights of intelligent storytelling and deep research. An expert on terrorism, the author gives the reader insight into the minds of men from the Middle East who are willing to murder innocent Western non Islamic people, all in the name of Allah.

This tale follows the exploits of Cari Parker, an experienced oceanographer who is charged with the task of retrieving a priceless jewel encrusted book from the abyss that swallowed the Titanic, eighty three years earlier.

Suspense runs high as he tries to retrieve the precious artifact before an unexpected alliance of Middle Eastern terrorists, and the Japanese crime mob get to it first. Cari doesn't want to desecrate the watery grave of so many of the Titanic's passengers, but he can't let it get into the hands of those who would use it to fund a war against the Western world.

Mr. Thompson's style is so visual and exciting that this heart pumping drama will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last word. There is a detailed depiction of the Titanic's sinking that left this reader weeping for the needless loss of humanity. There is a high speed gun battle going the wrong way on a British freeway that results in a spectacular multi vehicle pile-up. There is a high tech battle on the high seas between two ships and four mini subs for possession of the book. It's been cursed since its publication - disaster follows wherever it goes. The ending will amaze you."

This novel is an absolute must read for Tom Clancy fans. Omar is every bit as exciting, full of suspense, and high tech toys as The Hunt for Red October. There are some unexpected plot twists that had me open mouthed in awe of the author's expertise with character analysis, setting and sheer story telling ability. I loved this novel. I absolutely intend to read it again in time, as I do with all my favourites. It would make an Oscar grade blockbuster movie. I would recommend this book to anyone old enough to follow the intricate twists and turns of the plot line.
2172441
Exciting!  Here's where reality makes a very good story!
1359540
Mostly I read romantic suspense novels and don't usually read other genres. When I started to read this book, I had no preconceived notions on how good or not good it would be--but I wasn't sure how I would enjoy reading an "end of days" novel. Let me just say that I was pleasantly surprised and if I can find other books in this genre, which are just as well-written, I may start reading them.

One thing that stood out to me as I read was that from the very first page, the author caught my attention and held it for the entire book. This book was very realistic in the story line and that was actually quite frightening. It related so well to current events and how things could go from bad to worse in one second that Bryan K. Johnson's writing brought this scenario close to home. Anyone who reads this book will definitely be given pause for thought. As the horrific scenario of a potential third world war played out in the book, I clearly imagined myself, my family, friends, neighbors and everyone in our free world--potentially dealing with this real-world scenario in real life. When the traumatic events happened, it was interesting to see how the majority of the people in the book panicked and human decency vanished and it was every man for himself.

The book was well-written, with highly descriptive scenes, drawing the reader deeply into the dramatic story. Each action scene was believable and the characters were well-developed and pulled the reader into their lives--in such a way that by the end of the book, the reader can't wait to find out what will happen to them next. The writing had just the right amount of details, yet not too technical to overwhelm the readers.

I highly recommend this book and am eagerly looking forward to reading Book Two in this series.
3973034
I enjoyed Ken Oder's first book, so I looked forward to reading this and was not disappointed.  This is an excellent read if you enjoy suspense.  It is eloquently written, providing a vivid picture of the charcters and Whippoorwill Hollow.  The descriptions will transport you to the hills of Virgina and immerse you in the lives of its charcters.  This book cleverly tells a romantic story with unexpected turns, making it hard to put the book down.  Every page is enjoyable.