China Lake

Rating:
Summary: Absolutely top notch thriller
Review: I have read 3 of Hyde's books: Formosa Straights, China Lake, and The Red Fox. I think he is, either, the best or second best American thriller/spy story writer currently working. (His only competition is Alan Furst)

I also think Formosa Straights is his best book. He is a wonderful writer, has complex plots, and is able to communicate a sense of place that is hypnotic.

I only hope he publishes another book soon!

Rating:
Summary: Red Fox Was Better
Review: I think his best effort has been Red Fox, that book is truly a five. This good is a close second but does not have the tension and great mystery that Red Fox had. This author writes tight, slick books that keep you interested through out. This is an interesting book that combines espionage with a murder mystery. You are never in need of additional details with this author, he really fills the pages up, and for some I think this can be too much. This really is a book that has two - three very well developed and written plot twists that makes you stay on your toes. I have reread the book and it is something how well he places the road signs. This is a great book; unfortunately he was not able to keep up this form into his next.