A great read. Just the right amount of background to ...
580005
A great read.  Just the right amount of background to make each fighter real.  And the fight descriptions: The only time I felt more in the ring than while reading The Boxing Kings is when I was in the ring.  Here you have all the excitement and intense concentration but none of the pain.
1025924
I was looking forward to this read with considerable anticipation. I was not disappointed. I have followed the authors columns and watched many of his tv appearances from when he was a liberal-moderate back in the Rockefeller days and have happily observed his transformation over the years to a no holds bar conservative. This book offers the reader valuable behind the scene insights for virtually everything of significance that has happened politically during the last half century. A must read.
4575337
A great read. Effective use of historical background to develop a fascinating storyline full of interesting characters and relationships. Really enjoyed the thought provoking ending. Great to read historical fiction that makes you think more deeply.
4534958
This is a slight prequel that might stand on its own rather than relying on knowing what happens later in the series, but having read the series, I really enjoyed the background characterization.  It kept me absorbed and read easily.
2607111
This was a fun read. Just the right amount of suspense, and the ending resolved itself nicely, yet left me thinking I'd like to read "Book 2" should there be one. I also liked that it was a book about the future, yet believable enough that it could happen in the "near" future. Someone else said the book took a bit too long to get going...I'd say it like this....It took me until the scene at the Arctic Circle (maybe 1/3 into the book) before I understood The Feed........and that's where the story really got interesting. I hope I never have a feed. Maybe I already do.
1508198
An enjoyable read with just the right amount of mystery, suspense and romance.  Looking forward to more of her books.
453631
Excellent. Straight to the story with just enough history of the characters to get to the point.
 Perfect for anyone concerned about what's going on in our present day situation.
2258450
It was a very good read.  Great thriller worn just the right amount of action. Will read more books by this author.
1902666
This book gives a great amount of background material on Donald Goines! I would encourage anyone who has an interest in this author to include this book in their reading.
3046706
Enjoyable read...just the right amount of intrigue to keep you reading.
3728858
This is a great read. If you have some familiarity with rare books, it'll be even more fun, add some background in christianity,  your reading experience may be even better, and you may learn a few  things. The story and characters are believable. The author provides some delightful surprises which may pique your curiosity to look more into the real world background of this tale. I am looking forward to his next title.
2829351
Just the right amount of facts. Go at your own pace.  Well worth it
2909852
Great book. Lots of applied with just the right amount of theoretical.
4712969
Thank you! Just the right amount of information and on just the right things. A friend recommended to me and I'm so glad she did. For those who like to understand the why - this is for you.
4365003
Great read. The only thing I would recommend to add would be a section explaining how uncommon and rare a gun fight actually is. Someone that knows nothing about cop work might think that these events happen quite often.
However this was great qualitative work by the author.
2678039
Very well written, providing just enough context. Non redundancies, some sgns even of great literary potential beyond rigorous research.
996914
One of my favorite books. Informative and it's simply a good read. It's not too theoretical or anything like that. Just stories we can relate to and how the principles apply. Glad I read it. I would recommend it to anyone.