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Summary: Gave up after a hundred pages - story did not move enough.
Review: I started this book in anticipation of a great read, but was sorely disappointed. After about a hundred pages, we had a "hijacked" plane, the FBI and other law enforcement was getting organized to find out who was behind it and why, and...that's it. I love a good thriller, but this one simply could not keep my interest. I'm in the minority among the reviewers, but I've read other authors who kept the pace moving far better.
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Summary: I was the Last Hostage!
Review: I typically finish every book I start. The only reason I didn't give up on this book was due to an unwavering prayer that all of the silliness would lead to a dramatic conclusion. It was up to me, the dear reader, to accept that a trusted pilot could shatter federal laws, threaten to blow up the plane, fly wrecklessly, and otherwise endanger every passenger because he did not find justice in the case concerning his slain daughter. As I was forcing this premise down my throat, I had to endure lip-biting characters and an endless stream of far-fetched coincedences. I found it all too hard to accept. By the books end, I was as tired and airsick as though I had been on the plane. THE LAST HOSTAGE is the LAST book I would recommend to even the most casual reader.
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Summary: Another exciting novel from Nance
Review: I was anxious to read Mr. Nance's lastest book, and for the most part he did not disappoint. The story was fast moving and the characters were interesting. He does a great job of making the reader sympathize with a major character, even though he is committing a terrible crime. The only reason this is not a 10 is that the climax is rushed and a little hard to believe. I am not giving anything away by saying that it is TOO much of a coincidence. Otherwise, a great read.
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Summary: THE LAST HOSTAGE is coming in February, but here's a preview
Review: I've had an avalanche of questions and E-mail about THE LAST HOSTAGE, my next thriller, and while I don't want to give too much away, let me give you just a glimpse. First, if you liked PANDORA'S CLOCK and/or MEDUSA'S CHILD, you WILL love this one! While Pandora took place over several days and Medusa took place over nine hours, THE LAST HOSTAGE is the fastest-paced narrative I've ever penned (if you can call using a word processor "penned"), taking place in less than eight hours. In fact, you can almost read it "real time." THE LAST HOSTAGE is a psychological thriller in a high-speed aluminum fuselage, pitting the wits of a young female FBI hostage negotiator against a desperate, determined man whose daughter was murdered two years before by a man the authorities have not prosecuted. The fate of that disturbed, determined man - as well as the fate of the 140 passengers aboard AirBridge 90 - revolves around the young FBI agent's ability to think on her feet and solve an unsolvable problem - even after becoming a hostage herself. Set over the spectacular landscape of the Rockies in Utah, Colorado (including Telluride), THE LAST HOSTAGE was a rare chance for me to play out a gripping, wrenching human story on the stage of aviation, and therein hangs a short story: As many of you have heard me say on TV, aviation is never my subject, but always my stage. In other words, I write about ordinary people caught up in extraordinary circumstances which involve airplanes. Yes, you get the background of the aviation stage, but these are not techno-thrillers wallowing in nuts and bolts. They're stories about people. Since THE LAST HOSTAGE (like Pandora and Medusa)is in motion from the first, it will sweep you along with great force. (By the way, I love hearing I've kept you up half the night. That means I'm doing the job right!). I should also tell you that LAST HOSTAGE is scheduled to go into production in late spring as another 4-hour, 2-part made-for-TV mini-series for the November, 1998 time slot at ABC. Thanks for taking time to read this, and thanks for considering THE LAST HOSTAGE. You will not be disappointed. Sincerely, John J. Nance
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Summary: Okay, but not his best
Review: I've read all of Nance's books (fiction and non fiction). This one is not as gripping as his others, and I noticed the useage of the word "snort" so many times that it became annoying. If I had one share of Amazon.com stock for every time anyone "snorted" a reply, I could retire! Nance does a good job describing aircraft and flying and he is a good storyteller. I'd recommend any of his books, but be advised...he's done a LOT better than this one.
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Summary: An excellent, intellegently written book!
Review: John J Nance, is an excellent author with the power to grip his readers at the very first page. The book is excellent! The characters are witty and intellegently written. The plot itself, seems as if it were ripped from today's headlines. The story is extremely human, and, all of us, can probably relate to the pain of human suffering.
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Summary: EXCELLENT AVIATION READING
Review: John Nance is by far the best author in aviation related reading. I cant wait to see a new book written by him.
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Summary: The Plane Ride Of A Lifetime
Review: Ken Wolfe, an experienced airplane pilot utilizes his skills to achieve justice for his daughter Melinda. Bradley Lumin, vindicated from charges of kidnapping, rape, and the murder of Melinda, helps Wolfe to realize that his duty to find justice for his daughter will solely occur by convicting Lumin. Wolfe assumes that hijacking a plane will ensure justice for his daughter. Once in the air Wolfe convinces his co-pilot David Gates that an engine in the plane needs repair. An emergency landing in Durango forces the copilot off the plane thus allowing Ken to hijack the plane successfully. While airborne, Wolfe informs his passengers that a person has slipped into the cockpit with a gun and has threatened to obliterate the plane by the use of explosives, which are secured in cargo. Annette Baxter, the head airplane stewardess, converses with Ken only to realize that Wolfe lied earlier in regards to the "other" person in the cockpit. Annette concludes that Wolfe, the only person in the cockpit, has hijacked the plane. Ken Wolfe was startled to hear that Rudy Bostitch, the former District Attorney of Connecticut and soon to be Attorney General, has boarded flight 90. Bostitch, the District Attorney that presided over Melinda's case, exonerated Lumin due to a technicality. In response to the current event, the Federal Bureau of Investigation hires Katherine Bronsky, a rookie to negotiate with Wolfe. While refueling, Bronsky manages to sneak onboard the plane without proper consent from the FBI. After discovering more about the affair, Bronsky speculates whom the victim in this situation is, due to the fact that all Wolfe desires is justice for his daughter Melinda.
John J. Nance, the author of this suspenseful novel keeps one at the edge of their seat. Nance, an airline correspondent as well as an Air Force Officer ingeniously creates this novel, with the intention of exciting his audience. The author's writing style keeps one enticed due to its simplicity; for example, the limited usage of technical jargon and the facile ability to follow the main storyline efficiently assist in keeping the reader captivated. This book will satisfy anyone who seeks an action filled novel as well as an intense ride!
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Summary: The Plane Ride Of A Lifetime
Review: Ken Wolfe, an experienced airplane pilot utilizes his skills to achieve justice for his daughter Melinda. Bradley Lumin, vindicated from charges of kidnapping, rape, and the murder of Melinda, helps Wolfe to realize that his duty to find justice for his daughter will solely occur by convicting Lumin. Wolfe assumes that hijacking a plane will ensure justice for his daughter. Once in the air Wolfe convinces his co-pilot David Gates that an engine in the plane needs repair. An emergency landing in Durango forces the copilot off the plane thus allowing Ken to hijack the plane successfully. While airborne, Wolfe informs his passengers that a person has slipped into the cockpit with a gun and has threatened to obliterate the plane by the use of explosives, which are secured in cargo. Annette Baxter, the head airplane stewardess, converses with Ken only to realize that Wolfe lied earlier in regards to the "other" person in the cockpit. Annette concludes that Wolfe, the only person in the cockpit, has hijacked the plane. Ken Wolfe was startled to hear that Rudy Bostitch, the former District Attorney of Connecticut and soon to be Attorney General, has boarded flight 90. Bostitch, the District Attorney that presided over Melinda's case, exonerated Lumin due to a technicality. In response to the current event, the Federal Bureau of Investigation hires Katherine Bronsky, a rookie to negotiate with Wolfe. While refueling, Bronsky manages to sneak onboard the plane without proper consent from the FBI. After discovering more about the affair, Bronsky speculates whom the victim in this situation is, due to the fact that all Wolfe desires is justice for his daughter Melinda. John J. Nance, the author of this suspenseful novel keeps one at the edge of their seat. Nance, an airline correspondent as well as an Air Force Officer ingeniously creates this novel, with the intention of exciting his audience. The author's writing style keeps one enticed due to its simplicity; for example, the limited usage of technical jargon and the facile ability to follow the main storyline efficiently assist in keeping the reader captivated. This book will satisfy anyone who seeks an action filled novel and an intense ride.
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Summary: Fantastic - I couldn't put it down!
Review: Little did I know... When I was told by a relative that this was a "must read" book and that I wouldn't be able to put it down I thought, "sure, we'll see about that." Well, they were 100% correct. I could NOT put the book down. By the time Airbridge 90 took off, I was completely hooked and wondered what would happen next. I found the storyline intriguing and found myself silently cheering for the anti-hero as I flew through the pages. What a wild ride... or should I say flight? <g>
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