More like a 3.5. This is my second Marrs book. I had previously read The Passengers. While The Marriage Act doesn't the thrills and suspense of the otMore like a 3.5. This is my second Marrs book. I had previously read The Passengers. While The Marriage Act doesn't the thrills and suspense of the other book, it exists in that same near-future of the other book. This book creates a future England where they instituted the marriage act: a system that rewards the act of marriage with all sorts of rewards if couples follow the difficult rules and punishes singles. The book looks at five couples and how the act affects them. Marrs does such a nice job of world building and there are some great twists in the book. But the pacing lagged for me and it felt a little long....more
Sequel to Armored which has our hero, Duff, working for the government and assigned to Ghana with his wife. Starts a little slowly as we get to know tSequel to Armored which has our hero, Duff, working for the government and assigned to Ghana with his wife. Starts a little slowly as we get to know the players, the situation in Ghana, and an important back story. Once it moves to Ghana, Duff finds himself trying to do his job in the middle of a coup. It starts like Die Hard in a Dam, but then moves to the jungle and all over the country. Where it is headed is pretty obvious, but it still remains an excellent read....more
Book 5 in the series starts off well with a hostage situation. But I felt that the situation ended too soon before it turns into an overcomplicated meBook 5 in the series starts off well with a hostage situation. But I felt that the situation ended too soon before it turns into an overcomplicated mess. Gerrittsen rights the ship but takes away from the overall story. Plus lots of details of motherhood and Dean's fear of losing his wife. But still written well and just presented better than a lot of the same types of story,...more
I had not read a book of this genre for a while, but this started so well with a rogue submarine. And by the time James Reece appeared, I was hooked. I had not read a book of this genre for a while, but this started so well with a rogue submarine. And by the time James Reece appeared, I was hooked. The Terminal List is still one of mt all time favorites and I think the series works best when Reece is seeking revenge. This book has a whole lot of revenge. And I loved it. The ending makes the future of the series vague. But if this is the end, what a great way to finish. Kudos must be given to the reader of the audio book. He is fantastic and his foreign villains never sound like Jonny Quest antagonists....more
Even 18 books in to the series, Taylor has kept it fresh and fun in this one. It didn't feel like more of the same to me. The mission seemed original Even 18 books in to the series, Taylor has kept it fresh and fun in this one. It didn't feel like more of the same to me. The mission seemed original and the use of new technology whether it is fiction or real, really made this exciting. Plus more time is spent on the dynamics of the team then the marriage and the archaeology. I thought it was great. Plus let's give Rich Orlow some kudos for narrating this series. He does a great job and doesn't draw unnecessary attention to his role....more
Excellent follow up to Gervais's The Last Protector: lean, mean and full of well written action. Dropped to a four due to the overlong set up in the fExcellent follow up to Gervais's The Last Protector: lean, mean and full of well written action. Dropped to a four due to the overlong set up in the first part. But I can see this easily becoming one of my most anticipated series each year. Can't wait until book 3....more
I have a feeling that people who read this fall in to two categories: "OMG, this is amazing" or "This is ridiculous". For me, this book was a big ol' I have a feeling that people who read this fall in to two categories: "OMG, this is amazing" or "This is ridiculous". For me, this book was a big ol' block of cheese, but that doesn't mean I didn't enjoy it. First of all I had tried to get into Larsen's Perfect Assassin series but just couldn't when comparing it to Grey Man or some of the other series out there. I saw that this was real popular and I liked the setup, so I thought I would give it a try. The first 70% is great. Larsen has taken the time to set up a believable scenario that I was caught up in, except for one major coincidence that the plot hinges on. My biggest problem is that this master plot, 40 years in the making is derailed in a weekend and that's where the book last me. The backend should have been as believable and well thought out as the first part. If you can overlook some silliness and implausibility, you will think it is amazing. Regardless, you will be entertained....more
Sullivan's second novel and follow up to the superior Sleeping Bear. Don't get me wrong, this is a good book, it's just your standard political thrillSullivan's second novel and follow up to the superior Sleeping Bear. Don't get me wrong, this is a good book, it's just your standard political thriller: super soldier pulled out of retirement for revenge and to protect a threat on the president's life. Meanwhile, an unexpected global player has an alterior motive and a journalist can expose it all. Sullivan brought nothing unique to the plot....more
Fantastic debut novel by Mr. Sullivan. I only stumbled upon this because the author was thanked in the afterword of another author's book. The best thFantastic debut novel by Mr. Sullivan. I only stumbled upon this because the author was thanked in the afterword of another author's book. The best thing about this novel is I had no idea where it would take me. Luckily the dust jacket gives nothing away. But it is fantastic. Look at all the shelves that this one book checked for me. I think it could have been about a 100 pages shorter, but there are so many twists and turns in the last 50 pages, it made up for any lags that happened earlier. Can't wait to read future books from him....more
Excellent first book in a series. This is my first Gervais novel but I will explore more from his. This installment is perfect for me: short, to the pExcellent first book in a series. This is my first Gervais novel but I will explore more from his. This installment is perfect for me: short, to the point, excellent action and intriguing characters. Gervais proves you don't need a thousand pages to create a compelling story. Plus I love that the story was resolved but that there is a thread that carries through to the next book; a thread that doesn't have to be the main idea. Spot on! ...more
Lesser known Winslow stand alone. The last one I need to read. The novel is set in 1958 and does really well with its time frame. Cold war, segregatioLesser known Winslow stand alone. The last one I need to read. The novel is set in 1958 and does really well with its time frame. Cold war, segregation, jazz, Broadway are all supporting characters in this fun tale that weaves a Kennedy-esque story of adulatory, treason and murder. It is a very standard plotline that is elevated by Winslow's fantastic dialogue and great pacing. He will be missed....more
I was a big fan of the first Letty Davenport book and was anxiously awaiting book 2. It starts off great, with that wry sense of humor and fun cast ofI was a big fan of the first Letty Davenport book and was anxiously awaiting book 2. It starts off great, with that wry sense of humor and fun cast of characters. But soon it gets bogged down in its twists and turns, and just gets boring. Hopefully he will get on track for book 3...more
Box throws a lot of stuff at us this time and it all sticks and all gets sorted out in the end in Joe Pickett's latest mystery. We see the return of sBox throws a lot of stuff at us this time and it all sticks and all gets sorted out in the end in Joe Pickett's latest mystery. We see the return of several past characters, see our normal amount of action and learn something about shed poachers. Great series....more
Jack Carr has done it again. I can't think of too many authors that I three of their first six books 5 stars but he earns it in an exhausting thrillerJack Carr has done it again. I can't think of too many authors that I three of their first six books 5 stars but he earns it in an exhausting thriller that covers 60 years, multiple continents and countries and some of the most original action sequences I have come across. Could it be shorter and ended 5 chapters earlier? Yes. Does he need to set up the next novel? No. But he is a true original, a mashup of Thor, Greaney and pure menace. Can't wait until book 7....more
I went ahead with the 4 stars even though that's a little king. Hey, it's a good series. It's always a quick read with good action. It just seems likeI went ahead with the 4 stars even though that's a little king. Hey, it's a good series. It's always a quick read with good action. It just seems like the last few have been the same story with minor changes. Here's hoping that the next one breaks the formula....more
If not for the last fourth of this book, I would not have given this 4 stars. But Hauty pulled it together, ramped up the action, had some nice twistsIf not for the last fourth of this book, I would not have given this 4 stars. But Hauty pulled it together, ramped up the action, had some nice twists and saved it from being another pedestrian thriller. The biggest issue with this series is that as a reader, I don't know what it wants to be. It seems Hauty has totally jumped ship from the previous three books and now has settled on a case by book series with the "Deep State" agent bending the rules to solve the mystery and restore justice. I guess I am okay with that as long as the plots are good. Oh well, we shall see....more
So I had sworn off future Mitch Rapp books after the lousy book 20. Then people I respect said I needed to read the latest, that it got the series bacSo I had sworn off future Mitch Rapp books after the lousy book 20. Then people I respect said I needed to read the latest, that it got the series back on track. The set up is great, it's just the execution that is lacking once again. Too much talk, not enough action. It's good for a Kyle Mills, but Flynn would have done much better....more
Another exceptional entry in the Gray Man series. There are some nice surprises for fans in this one. But the action is insane as well. The main actioAnother exceptional entry in the Gray Man series. There are some nice surprises for fans in this one. But the action is insane as well. The main action sequence aboard a train is phenomenal. We even get a real ending. Greaney is the king of the mountain as far as I am concerned....more
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