Reaperblade Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 I recently read this novel I found on Amazon by first time author Robert Taylor and was extremely impressed with both the gripping plot and how well it was written. It is about a grief stricken ex-Army Colonel who lost his young son on a plane destroyed by a terrorist bomb 4-years earlier. His anguish and frustration with his government's failure to pursue the responsible terrorists cost him his marriage and ended his military career. A parallel storyline involves a weak US President whose poor decision had allowed the terrorists to remain free and now finds himself under criticism by his own Vice President who is preparing to run against him in the next election. The two storylines merge and an exciting hunt begins to find the terrorist group taking you on a fast paced roller coaster ride. Without revealing too much more of the story and two rather surprising outcomes at the end of the novel, I'd just say this book is definitely worth reading if you enjoy well written action thrillers. It is detailed and realistic. The author either did a great deal of research or had a great deal of personal experience in intelligence and military matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 This does show many signs of being a promotional post - are you the author? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaperblade Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share Posted May 6, 2017 No, but next time I will not go overboard on information, per your guidelines, "it's helpful if you can provide more information, as well as your own thoughts or review," and just say I enjoyed the book and leave it at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 It's nothing to do with the amount of information - in our experience, when a new member's first and only post is to tell us about a great book they just happen to have found, it's usually promotional. Especially when it's a recently published book from an independent publisher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaperblade Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 I understand then. Not a problem. I suppose as a new member I fit that profile . I just love good books and to read what others review. And occasionally comment on what I read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 In which case, I look forward to your further contributions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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