Title: Storm Runners
Author: T. Jefferson Parker
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: February 14, 2012
When was the book published: 2007
Main Characters: Mstt Stromsoe, weather lady Frankie Hatfield, evil villain Mike Tavarez, Water exec Choat and his lackey Cedros
What happens? Stromsoe's wife and kid are killed by a bomb from Tavarez, intended for him. Tavarez and Stromsoe grew up together; Matt became a cop and Mike a leader of El Eme. After a couple of years of drinking, Stromsoe goes back to work, and is hired to protect Hatfield.
How long was this? 370 pages
Did I like this? This is great mystery writing. Wonderful story, gripping, writes a plot a bit like a good Harlan Coben, not as funny, but really well thought out with twists and turns. Thanks to the legendary Sumner Christie for recommending this author.
Overall grade: A- sensational book, the ending came a little too easily for some bad guys, but overall top notch.
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Blood Trust by Eric Van Lustbader
Title: Blood Trust
Author: Eric Van Lustbader
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: February 10, 2012
When was the book published: 2011
Main Characters: Alli Carson, Jack McClure, Thate, Policewoman Heroe, her boss Fraine, Annika Dementiava
What happens? President Carson is dead, his wife passes away, daughter Alli is in spy school and her boyfriend is tortured and murdered because he happens to stumble upon the massive bank conspiracy of the Syrian, masterminded by Alli's missing cousin Caroline. Really.
How long was this? 415 pages
Did I like this? Absolutely the worst. Incomprehensible. Hard to read. Laughable at times. I can't figure out why I finished it. The hero (McClure) is of course irresistible to women, so every woman in the plot is love with him. Every single one. This guy was signed to continue the Bourne tradition, but I am tempted to never read another word he writes.
Overall grade: D+
Author: Eric Van Lustbader
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: February 10, 2012
When was the book published: 2011
Main Characters: Alli Carson, Jack McClure, Thate, Policewoman Heroe, her boss Fraine, Annika Dementiava
What happens? President Carson is dead, his wife passes away, daughter Alli is in spy school and her boyfriend is tortured and murdered because he happens to stumble upon the massive bank conspiracy of the Syrian, masterminded by Alli's missing cousin Caroline. Really.
How long was this? 415 pages
Did I like this? Absolutely the worst. Incomprehensible. Hard to read. Laughable at times. I can't figure out why I finished it. The hero (McClure) is of course irresistible to women, so every woman in the plot is love with him. Every single one. This guy was signed to continue the Bourne tradition, but I am tempted to never read another word he writes.
Overall grade: D+
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