Reign in Hell

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Summary: Multiple story ideas and Aaron end up in as "Reign In Huh?".
Review: I totally expected "Reign In Hell" to be another excellent book and wind up (perhaps) the Aaron Stampler vs. Vail theme. One out of two. The book seems to me to be a parade of well written short stories or book ideas quickly woven into a Vail/Stampler thriller. The thrill just wasn't there this time though. I still love Diehl's work and anxiously await his next book.

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Summary: Bought it on a whim
Review: I had never read William Diehl before but I am home recuperating from surgery and love to read. This series was so well written I couldn't put it down until I finished all three. Martin Vail epitomizes the lawyers I have worked with in the past. The development of the plot concerning the Sanctuary fanatic group was in-depth and although fictional, could scare any concerned citizen.

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Summary: Not the Author's Best Effort
Review: This book makes me think that the author has a movie in mind. It is not up to the standards of the authors prior books and simply borrows interest from Primal Fear. Reads like it has been written to become a film, not to hold the interest of the reader. Very disappointing

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Summary: oy!
Review: Though the book is well-written and has a solid structure, it seems to me that this is a desperation attempt by Diehl to profit from his very successful Aaron Stampler character. I liked the premise of the book, and the initial development is superb, but rather than continue developing the story in a logical and patient manner, Diehl skips right to the climax about 300 pages too quickly. The ending was predictable and thoroughly unsatisfying. This book is, unfortunately, a dime store novel; an effort far below the par excellence Diehl has maintained in the past.

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Summary: WILLIAM DIEHL DOES IT AGAIN; VAIL IS MORE HUMAN THAN EVER.
Review: ONCE AGAIN, WILLIAM DIEHL SATISFIES! MARTIN VAIL IS ON ANOTHER CRUSADE, ONLY THIS TIME HE IS UP AGAINST A MORE-WIDESPREAD DEVIL INCARNATE. I LITERALLY DID NOTHING UNTIL I FINISHED IT LAST NIGHT AT MIDNIGHT. THE ENDING WAS GREAT! I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT DIEHL COMES UP WITH NEXT.

VAIL IS MORE HUMAN IN THIS NOVEL. HE IS MORE VULNERABLE IN EVERY WAY. IS IT THE LOVE OF A GOOD WOMAN? IS IT THE WOLF/MAGOO CONNECTION? YOU'LL HAVE TO DECIDE THAT FOR YOURSELVES, READERS, BUT WHATEVER YOUR INTERPRETATION IS, YOU'LL BE MORE THAN SATISFIED WITH REIGN IN HELL.

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Summary: Absolutely the best!
Review: William Diehl is one of my most favorite authors. If you have never read him, please read him now. His books are extremely interesting. His last is an up-to-date thriller that will blow you away! I read it in 2 days. A must read!

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Summary: Buy only in paperback for a beach read!
Review: One of the enjoyments I get from reading is getting into the characters and caring about them. I did neither of these in Reign in Hell. I didn't care whether Vail and Jane got married, who lived, or who died ,except the dog Magoo. He had lots of character! I love mysteriesand don't mind violence but this book I found boring!

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Summary: Do your homework Diehl
Review: Diehl should not be writing on extreme religions when he clearly knows nothing about religion period. Does Diehl honestly believe that Mormon elders wear bush beards? Having Aaron come back was ludicrous, a desparate attempt to find a place for him while he basically had no role in the story. THe first 2 books were good, this one is crap.

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Summary: William Diehl - I hate you!
Review: You hate William Diehl, yet you gave Reign in Hell a l0? "Why?" you ask. It's because I had so many papers to check and grades to figure, yet I had to start reading this book last Saturday, and by Sunday night, all bleary-eyed, I had finished it. I hate when reviews say, "I couldn't put it down." Honestly, I couldn't. The book is topically current what with the militia theme. Bringing Aaron Stampler back as Brother Transgressor was masterful. He is a most despicable creature. The secret cadre of Vietnam vets were an interesting bunch. I'm still wondering if this is fact or the author taking liberties. Martin Vail and his "Wild Bunch" have become some of the best characters in this genre. By the way, Thai Horse is my favorite Diehl book. I must have a thing for Vietnam.

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Summary: Martin Vail Does it again?
Review: William Diehl (Sharky's Machine, 27, Primal Fear, Show of Evil, etc) does it Again!

Pitting Vail first against a bunch of power hungery business men who think only of the bottem line and not the people they are killing. Then against the Sanctuary of the Lord, a group of bible thumping maniacs hell bent on destorying the US Goverment.

Vail and his "Wild Bunch" are hired to Bring the Sanctuary down using the RICO statutes, but will they run out of time?

As if this wasn't enough for Martin to deal with Aaron Stampler is thrown into the mix, adding to Vail's troubles.

Diehl, pulls this massive work together well explaining enough about the RICO statutes so even legal laymen can see what is happening, while adding more than enough action to make this a real page turner.

I however, only gave this book a 9, as there is very little interaction between Martin and Aaron which in the end disappointed me.