The Sands of Sakkara

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Summary: To help clear the confusion
Review: I thought the following might help clear the confusion between HT of Dublin and the reviewer who then followed. The fact is Glenn Meade wrote Brandenburg first, followed by Snow Wolf - and that was the order of publication in Britain. However, Brandenburg failed to get placed with a US publisher, the first book they took was Snow Wolf. Then, following the success of Snow Wolf, the US Publisher brought out Brandenburg. This is why the order of the books is reversed in the USA.

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Summary: How does stuff like this get published?
Review: As with the Meade books, someone has to be kidding someone and doing something to someone for something to get this stuff into print. Really, why BS people about stuff that is boring and tiresome. Will St Martin Press give refunds while Mr Meade's connections get him another deal? I am sick of being suckered by your phony reviews.

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Summary: So far not as good as Snow Wolf
Review: At present I have only read a third of the book and am enjoying it for what it is: a fast-paced throw-away thriller to be read without too much analysis. The main reason I'm writing is to disagree with the review by Reader on 4/12/99 and to back HT's facts. I'm sitting with the hardback before me and I quote from the dust jacket: His first, Brandenburg, was one of the most talked about debuts of 1994 and his second, Snow Solf, was a bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic. An earlier reviewer made a genuine mistake but may I suggest that reader verifies his/her facts before arrogantly dismissing the correct information. I'm now away to read some more.

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Summary: A Good Book But Not Meade's Best
Review: The Sands Of Sakkara is an entertaining WWII thriller that will hold your interest, although it is somewhat predictable and definitely not as good as Meade's two other thrillers. While this is a book that is worth reading, I caution you NOT to read it based on the review from HT of Dublin. This reviewer criticizes another reviewer by name for not getting their facts straight , when it is clearly HT who doesn't know the facts. That is, unlike HT's 'facts', Snow Wolf(written in 1995) WAS Meade's first and Brandenberg (wriiten in 1997) was his second book. According to the calendar I go on, this would make Snow Wolf the first book. Further, I agree with the reviewer HT criticizes for saying that Meade's latest book represents a trend downward -- although, as I said, The Sands Of Sakkara is still a good book. If to HT The Sands Of Sakkara is such a wonderful book, this person is desparately in need of a lot of good recommendations. Another, 'fact' HT manages to get wrong is the correct spelling of the name of the reviewer he/she criticizes for not getting their facts right. You would think that is the least that should have been done if a person is to criticize the review of another!

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Summary: A wonderful book--a great read!
Review: Having read all Meade's books to date, I'd definitely recommend The Sands of Sakkara. It's slightly different to Brandenburg and Snow Wolf--but then who wants the same menu all the time? It has a great cast of characters, an excellent storyline, and some terrific twists--what the hell more do you want? Also, the fact that the story is based on a factual event makes it all the more compelling. I don't know what the reader [e-mail] means by trends--and that reader sure has his facts wrong: Brandenburg was Meade's first book, and Snow Wolf his second. Some folks like nothing better than to gripe! And you can't expect a writer to serve up the same dish each meal--enjoy the difference, don't knock it. Besides, Meade is a far better thriller writer than anyone in the genre. He knows how to keep a story moving, his characters are memorable, often truly wonderful, and his books not only entetaining, but moving and sincere. The latter two facets you rarely get in this genre, and for me they're a marvellous bonus. Meade's among the very best I've read in the last twenty years--and possibly the very best. Enjoy!

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Summary: A thriller, Glenn Meade style!
Review: I have read all 3 books by Glenn Meade and I have not been disappointed. He makes me think of Frederick Frsyth, or Daniel Sylva, or even Joseph Heywood. But Glean Meade has a style of his own: intense, direct and enjoyable. Few are the books that makes you feel you knew the characters, or at least people like them (Jack Halder, Harry Weaver & Rachel). Glenn Meade takes you to WWII from Egypt to Germany in company of charismatic characters and non stop suspense. Don't miss this journey!

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Summary: Fun WWII espionage tale, exciting conclusion
Review: Glenn Meade's style is somewhat reminiscent of Jack Higgins, but not quite as good. His plots move quickly and expertly through a series of events that begin with an archeological dig near Sakkara at the base of pyramids and also end there. The plot is similar to that in The Eagle has Landed, where Nazis are trying to kill famous WWII personages, including Churchill.

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Summary: Terrific--up there with Snow Wolf!!!
Review: Brilliant WW2 chase thriller--one the best I've read in the genre. If you liked Snow Wolf, you'll love this book. Excellent research, as always, memorable characters, and a breakneck plot. I loved this book!!!

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Summary: No where as good as Snow Wolf or Brandenburg
Review: Perhaps it is unfair to compare this book with his previous novels, but I have. It would be much worse for Glenn Meade if I compared it to The Day of the Jackal. The characters in this novel lack substance, the plot is trite but it is an a entertaining novel. If this you want spend several hours with light reading this is not too bad of a choice.

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Summary: For Glenn, His New Book Is "Meade-iocre"
Review: Having read all three of Glenn Meade's books, his latest represents a slump for this talented author. The Sands Of Sakkara is not a bad book; in fact, it is an entertaining read, though fairly predictable. Comparatively, however, an unfortunate trend appears to be emerging with Meade. His latest is not as good as his previous book, Brandenburg, and Brandenburg is not as good as his first,Snow Wolf. To me, Snow Wolf is one of the best historical thrillers I''ve read in many years.