Intense, Steady Action
341779
Characters, plot and story flow at an excellent and gripping pace. Could not stop reading. Liked the way all choices were handled.
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Peter Ash is an ex-marine, deployed for eight years in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now he's unemployed (though not without financial resources) and so wracked by post-traumatic stress that he can't live or sleep indoors. Compulsive hiking brings him into contact with June Cassidy. She, too, is on the run, not from memories but from real men with guns, men who are hunting for her in the forest.

I particularly liked the scenes with Peter and June among the California redwoods. Both of them are seasoned climbers, and the treetops are their refuge. Peter is the quintessential action hero, a boy scout with muscles, a warrior at home with every known weapon. June's life is under threat, and that's all it takes to activate Peter's protective impulse. As it turns out, June is a fighter and can mostly take care of herself, but two warriors are better than one. Later Peter's combat pals will also turn up to help too. They are a fun bunch.

The enemy is unclear, but they have trained killers at their bidding and lots of firepower. They want to get hold of an advanced algorithm that June's mother developed (and got murdered for). They assume June has this advanced artificial intelligence program. Technology drives the plot. June is never separated from her laptop.

There are some terrific villains, but the bad guys are not always easy to tell from the good guys. The action is almost non-stop. The reader can look forward to lots of gunfire, burning cars, stealthy stalking, and a high body count among the bad guys.

Burning Bright is a clever, well-written thriller with shocks and surprises at every turn. I burned through it quickly, and can recommend it to fans of the thriller genre.
3188686
Solid setting,
Good character, with strong motivation, and a solid story.
I prefer more combat,
3488819
Season 7 of "24" is quite intense. It moves at a startling pace. It's logical and presents a clear picture of how real political and law enforcement power is used and abused. The actors do a superb job in acting out their roles. The characters all see real. The plot is almost too real at times. That's what keeps you on the edge of your chair...this is hardball but not horror.
954390
This is the second in the series. To say there is action here is like commenting the Atlantic May be wet.

Great action . A fast read.
 Whatever Isom your To Do list that's important, start it before beginning the book.  It hooks you and you're off and running .

While the story is straight ahead good guys vs bad guys, there are some interesting twists in the story.

I look forward to reading number 3 in the series.
 Enjoy.
104309
Great, fast paced drama! Once started, hard to stop watching. Especially good with no commercials. Keeps the action in constant motion!
106783
straight shot.. and has a toy like action... in a good way.
3284950
It is a constant source of action. I  Iook forward to the next book, I hope this series goes on for a while.
4083853
This is a constant action show. Fast paced and the two main good guys firing lots of bullets and disposing of thousands of bad guys. And except for getting shot a couple of times, they seem immortal. I didn't think I was going to like this show at first. But you have to forget about the unrealistic scenarios the heroes find themselves in and just go with the flow. The two main characters and supporting cast are likable enough that I kept watching the show for it's escape value. Just sit back and watch them shoot up the bad guys.
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I was looking for a new series to read, and the price on this one caught my eye (0.00).  Nothing to loose but time, right?

Ms Reine writes incredible fight scenes, full of chaos and movement.  The characters react according to their nature, not suddenly more of less than presented in previous pages.  As the action takes place, her words become visual. You can see the movements, and they are believable, no dangling fists or unbelievable kicks.  A believable fight scene is hard to write. In fact,many authors will gloss over the real action and fall into describe mode.

Ms. Reine is from the writing school of "Show, don't Tell."  A win for the reader.

The plot is unique, the characters emerging layer by layer. I am hoping for some real character growth in later books. The only scene I had to read twice to understand was the dream sequence (you will know it when you find it--ivy). Ms Reine's talent shines with action takes center stage.
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This is the first Robert Crais that I have read, and I enjoyed it very much. It is certainly action-packed and fast-paced from the very first page. There is a lot of brutal violence involved, and plenty of blood.

The hero, Joe Pike, watches out for the oppressed. He is a very tough guy, and I would certainly prefer to have him as a friend than an enemy. Surprisingly, for such a character, he sometimes lets his heart lead his mind. His supporter, Elvis Cole, is tough too, but seems more analytical in his approach, and tries to make Pike see the sense in his actions. The balance is great.

Some of the FBI agents and police officers involved are complete idiots, and some are bent. However, some of them are doing the right thing, and are straight down the middle. The twists and turns in the story keep you wondering which is which until the author chooses to reveal the truth. That is good suspense writing.

The bad guys are also very tough, and the match is almost even. Who will prevail? Well you have to read the whole book to its very gory conclusion to find out!

The one thing that did confuse and distract me, was that one of the characters is called Chloe, and is male. I have always thought of Chloe as a girl's name, so I was thinking, "This is one helluva tough chick," for about two-thirds of the book! Maybe it's a common guy's name in America, but not here in In-ger-land!

Anyway, this is a book that I'd recommend to anyone who can cope with a good story ladled with a huge dollop of violence.
944027
Nonstop action and sizzling scenes. This series definitely gets its hooks into you and doesnt let go. The male leads are part of a mobster family, the female leads are in the wrong place, with the wrong man, at the wrong time...but it all seems to work out in the end. Definitely not your black and white good versus evil...definitely some shades of gray mixed in. The second book continues where the first left off, immersing us into another family member, but keeping close tabs on the previous characters!
2697729
Fast paced action keeps this series moving right along. Well written, and good characters without a lot of need for backstory, this one will be done before you know it. On a personal note, if I were in a certain someones militia, that man would take one to the face when he least expected it. Just saying.
694837
The story moves at a steady pace and draws you in from the beginning. The characters are interesting and believable. I found myself picturing the action as it unfolded. Very well done with a satisfying ending.
36054
The action is fast paced, the characters are well thought out and given credible personalities. As the series grows in age the characters grow in age with appropriate personality changes.
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This game keeps one moving fast all of the time, the easiest level is playable for me, but I find that the normal level is still difficult for me to progress through.  Graphics and action are real good, somewhat dated, but definitely a solid FPS.
3561593
strong action novel. Modern day pulp fiction heroes seal team does the almost impossible almost single-handedly, against not only the evil Muslim terrorist enemies, including a sheik who is the personal friend of the sultan of oman, but also against their own stupid or incompetent bosses. I don't know how realistic this is, but Im sure the political part at least feels that way to the guys with their lives on the line. Maybe there are guys in real life who are as capable, or lucky, as these guys, but there cant be many. Great, sympathetic action heroes, and a fast moving, lots of action plot that doesnt revel in the evil, which is very evil, of the bad guys.