Rating: 
Summary: Excellent story with some reservations.
Review: This story of Serb soldiers allegedly being brutally executed by an American SpecFor away team was quite a hook. Being presented with the "evidence" by the Serb News Media, the US top-brass send Army lawyer Sean Drummond and his team to investigate the truth of the matter. The tale is told using Drummond's cynical and sarcastic voice which whilst initially witty becomes grating. The cast of characters seems well-rounded and plausible, but for Spec7 Imelda Pepperfield; if I'd come across someone like her in MY military career, she'd have been on a charge of insubordination immediately!I can't comment on the accuracy of the JAG investigation or whether lawyers would actually DO the investigation rather than line officer's and military police investigators. However, the story does drive on at a fast pace to a satisfying conclusion and the book is exciting. For that alone, it's worth the purchase. My reservations lie in language accuracy, some spelling errors. If the author is prepared to allow these to creep into his book, how accurate are the details on which a book like this hangs? Fow example, Haig invents a neologism,namely "conspirational". What does that mean? We also are faced with the absurd picture of a man having a single thick eyebrow which is PERPENDICULAR to his moustache. That would be a sight! Of course, Haig meant to say parallel. Despite these problems the book was an enjoyable romp.
Rating:
Summary: Excellent story with some reservations.
Review: This story of Serb soldiers allegedly being brutally executed by an American SpecFor away team was quite a hook. Being presented with the "evidence" by the Serb News Media, the US top-brass send Army lawyer Sean Drummond and his team to investigate the truth of the matter. The tale is told using Drummond's cynical and sarcastic voice which whilst initially witty becomes grating. The cast of characters seems well-rounded and plausible, but for Spec7 Imelda Pepperfield; if I'd come across someone like her in MY military career, she'd have been on a charge of insubordination immediately! I can't comment on the accuracy of the JAG investigation or whether lawyers would actually DO the investigation rather than line officer's and military police investigators. However, the story does drive on at a fast pace to a satisfying conclusion and the book is exciting. For that alone, it's worth the purchase. My reservations lie in language accuracy, some spelling errors. If the author is prepared to allow these to creep into his book, how accurate are the details on which a book like this hangs? Fow example, Haig invents a neologism,namely "conspirational". What does that mean? We also are faced with the absurd picture of a man having a single thick eyebrow which is PERPENDICULAR to his moustache. That would be a sight! Of course, Haig meant to say parallel. Despite these problems the book was an enjoyable romp.
Rating: 
Summary: Interesting plot, but VERY poorly researched
Review: While Haig weaves an interesting tale, his writing demonstrates a complete lack of knowledge about international law, military justice, criminal law, and the Army in general. As an Army Judge Advocate myself, I have to suspend disbelief to a certain extent, but I do expect authors to do enough research that basic principles remain intact. For example, no Army officer would EVER say "OORAH" or "HOORAH" when referring to the 82d Airborne. "Proximate cause" doesn't get you a search authorization anywhere--PROBABLE cause does. Military suspects being interrogated by CID would know what crimes they are suspected of because of Article 31, UCMJ. And the list goes on (and on, and on). The predictable plot I can forgive; the rest I cannot. Please do not read this book thinking you are getting an accurate insight into the world of military law.
Rating:
Summary: A Bright Star on the Horizon Has Arrived
Review: While I normally enjoy the military and legal genre, this combination written so brilliantly by Brian Haig should elevate him to the bestseller list regularly. The character development is excellent and scenarios are very realistic. Being an Army veteran, I can attest to his details being exact. Finally please don't be put off by the author being the son of former Secretary of State, Alexander Haig. He does not mix any political viewpoints in the book. Don't miss out on a great read unlike someone I recommended the book to.
Rating:
Summary: A Bright Star on the Horizon Has Arrived
Review: While I normally enjoy the military and legal genre, this combination written so brilliantly by Brian Haig should elevate him to the bestseller list regularly. The character development is excellent and scenarios are very realistic. Being an Army veteran, I can attest to his details being exact. Finally please don't be put off by the author being the son of former Secretary of State, Alexander Haig. He does not mix any political viewpoints in the book. Don't miss out on a great read unlike someone I recommended the book to.
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