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Summary: Review from Library Journal
Review: "Like all the folks who keep going back to Grade A steakhouses for hearty sirloin and baked potato, thriller readers will flock to Silva's latest because this is solid, reliable, and delicious nourishment for those whose daily diet is limited to blander selections. Silva, resurrecting the spy and assassin who were such fabulous hits in The Mark of the Assassin (LJ 5/15/98), now zooms in on the Irish Troubles. A hardcore group, supported by a shadowy entente determined to keep up the demand for arms and discord, has set itself firmly against the peace accords of 1998 and has enlisted Jean-Paul Delaroche to kill the U.S. ambassador to Ireland. The ambassador's son-in-law is Michael Osbourne, the ex-CIA spy who barely survived Delaroche's attack five years earlier and who must protect the ambassador. The suspenseful chase features vicious passions, coolly determined women, and up-to-date realism. The settings in Ireland and elsewhere are nicely evoked. This is a sure bet for all public libraries, especially those with le Carre and Forsyth fans."
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Summary: Better than Robert Ludlum at Ludlum's best!!!
Review: A terrific read! Until now, Robert Ludlum's "THE MATARESE CIRCLE" was the best spy thriller I ever read. Now Silva's work is number 1 on my list. The plot was intricate. The characters were interesting, especially the assasin, and the prose was outstanding. You won't regret this read!
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: After completing Mark of the Assassin I couldn't wait to devour The Marching Season. However, I found it disappointing in comparison. Reading more like a travelog of England and Northern Ireland, Silva assumes that you're already familiar with the characters and for those who aren't you'll be left feeling empty. Mark of the Assassin was a page turner - I skipped pages in The Marching Season trying to find the next section of real action. He's still a great read and if you only read this one you'll be impressed.
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Summary: Great follow-up to Mark of the Assassin!!
Review: After reading the Mark of the Assassin I couldn't wait for his next book. The wait was truly worth it. However, we still don't know who the Director is. Maybe we'll get more clues in his next novel. Keep up the great work D.S.
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Summary: Excellent Book
Review: After reading The Unlikely Spy in one day, I thought I had discovered the new messiah of espionage writing. I was disappointed with The Mark of the Assassin, but I have renewed faith in Silva after reading this great work. Keep up the good work Silva!
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Summary: An OK read
Review: After the stunning page-turner "The Unlikely Spy" this is a disappointment. It is a OK suspense thriller but lacks the atmosphere of his debut novel. In the end I found I bit tedious and that was certainley not the case with Unlikely Spy. Read that one instead.
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Summary: An OK read
Review: After the stunning page-turner "The Unlikely Spy" this is a disappointment. It is a OK suspense thriller but lacks the atmosphere of his deut novel. In the end I found I bit tedious and that was certainley not the case with Unlikely Spy. Read that one instead.
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Summary: The secret workings of the CIA
Review: Against the backdrop of the "Troubles" between militant Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland, ex-CIA agent Michael Osbourne pursues his nemesis, assassin par excellance Jean Paul Delaroche. Northern Ireland has exploded amidst a wave of terroristic violence perpetrated by the Ulster Freedom Brigade, a pro-Protestant militant group. Their goal is to upset the ongoing peace process authored by British Prime Minister, Tony Blair. The Ulster Freedom Brigade is backed by a secretive group called the Society, a conglomerate of intelligence officers, arms merchants, businessmen and criminals who try to influence world events for their own profit. Delaroche, also known as October, is the Society's chief assassin. He has previously failed in an assassination attempt on Osbourne and his wife and been wounded in the process. Osbourne's wife Elizabeth is the daughter of retired New York senator Douglas Cannon. In an attempt to exert a strong American influence in the stalled peace talks, Cannon, at the request of Blair, is appointed U.S. ambassador to England. In order to safeguard his father in law, Osbourne re-ups with the CIA and is commissioned to be the liason in Northern Ireland. The Society wishing to potentiate the chaos in Ireland targets Cannon for assassination. A lethal cat and mouse game ensues between Osbourne and Delaroche. Silva has a wonderful knack for crafting fast moving, entertaining spy thrillers. The Marching Season is no exception, replete wih unexpected twists and a very satisfying conclusion
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Summary: The secret workings of the CIA
Review: Against the backdrop of the "Troubles" between militant Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland, ex-CIA agent Michael Osbourne pursues his nemesis, assassin par excellance Jean Paul Delaroche. Northern Ireland has exploded amidst a wave of terroristic violence perpetrated by the Ulster Freedom Brigade, a pro-Protestant militant group. Their goal is to upset the ongoing peace process authored by British Prime Minister, Tony Blair. The Ulster Freedom Brigade is backed by a secretive group called the Society, a conglomerate of intelligence officers, arms merchants, businessmen and criminals who try to influence world events for their own profit. Delaroche, also known as October, is the Society's chief assassin. He has previously failed in an assassination attempt on Osbourne and his wife and been wounded in the process. Osbourne's wife Elizabeth is the daughter of retired New York senator Douglas Cannon. In an attempt to exert a strong American influence in the stalled peace talks, Cannon, at the request of Blair, is appointed U.S. ambassador to England. In order to safeguard his father in law, Osbourne re-ups with the CIA and is commissioned to be the liason in Northern Ireland. The Society wishing to potentiate the chaos in Ireland targets Cannon for assassination. A lethal cat and mouse game ensues between Osbourne and Delaroche. Silva has a wonderful knack for crafting fast moving, entertaining spy thrillers. The Marching Season is no exception, replete wih unexpected twists and a very satisfying conclusion
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Summary: A good read
Review: Although not one of Mr. Silva's best, a good read nonetheless. A familiarity with Ireland and its troubles is helpful, however, I found the story line relatively easy to follow anyway. Silva is always exciting and though the plot is somewhat thin, his latest does not disappoint in the thrill category. http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/tiannei/
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