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Allah's Scorpion (McGarvey) |
Author: David Hagberg
Published: 2007-10-02 |
List price: $7.99
Our price: $3.37
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As of: January 07th, 2009 03:29:55 PM
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Customer comments on this selection.
 The Devils is in the details.
I was hard pressed for a new book to read, and decided to try going by the amazon recommendations, this book received five stars. I was looking for something similar to the Vince Flynn, Brad Thor novels, accurately researched subject matter down to the last detail. The author seemed to have vague subject matter knowledge, and obviously relied on other literary types to vet his his supporting subject matter data. I am sure had I been able to force myself to finish this book, and was able to forgive the inaccurate data as it related to weapons equipment and operations, I am sure I would be angry for wasting my time in addition to my money.
 Riveting thriller
Riveting thriller
David Hagberg gets better with each novel. Allah's Scorpion is an excellent, tightly written contemporary thriller. There is plenty of action, but it is not overdone as is typical in so many action thrillers today. Mr. Hagberg takes a plausible plot, stocks it with realistic characters, and presents it in a contemporary way to keep the reader engaged. The storyline grows in complexity as the plot evolves weaving both the personal and international conflicts into a dramatic climax. Kirk McGarvey has grown in stature through Mr. Hagberg's novels and has reached the same plain as Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp, Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne, or Barry Eisler's John Rain. In Allah's Scorpion , it takes all of Kirk's wiles and assassin expertise to finally defeat his bitterest of enemies. Unfortunately for Mr. McGarvey, in the process of covert success another enemy appears to have taken over as his chief opponent in the future. In the international world of terrorist fiction there is always another "bad guy" to defeat. It will be interesting to see where Kirk goes next.
Character development was very good. As this is a Kirk McGarvey series each new book bring out more of who Kirk really is and what inner demons he must grapple with. Sub characters were handled very well and continue to be developed in an excellent fashion. Although fiftyish, I think there are still a few good years left in Kirk McGarvey-at least I hope so.
Some violence but germane to the storyline-not gratuitous. No gratuitous language or sex.
Highly recommended if you like contemporary action thrillers. Not over-the-top but a real page turner. Perfect for a vacation read.
Thriller
Allah's Scorpion is the first book I found by Mr. Hagberg. It deals with terrorism and is up to the minute in world events. Once I read it, I found all of his other books to read. You cannot put down one of his books. They grab you and hold on.
I do not like to give plot summaries because they give away too much. Just don't miss any of his books if you rollercoaster reads.
Typical Hagberg Greatness
This is a book that you never want to end. I just wish that he could write them faster with the same quality.
 good action
But isn't our hero getting a little old for his actions to be believed. Is everyone in the CIA related? Do they send couples into danger? If only the details lived up to the action.
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