Dead Simple

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Summary: Praise for Dead Simple by Jon Land!
Review: "Land's latest is full of his trademark rock-'em, sock-'em, shoot-'em-up, non-stop action. . . . Land peppers his tale with rat-a-tat dialogue and more high-speed action than a Schwarzenegger flick. For those who like their thrillers running on overdrive, this one will be virtually unputdownable." -- Booklist

"The twists and turns will have you on the edge of your seat. . . . Dead Simple is Land's most exciting book yet." - Hartford Courant

"Strap on your seatbelt before you start reading Dead Simple. . . . This story has more twists and turns than the New York subway and moves along at supersonic speeds. . . . this is a great action-packed book that picks up speed with every page right up to the made-for-tv ending." - The Providence Sunday Journal

"Dead Simply the best. . . . Another example of Land's ability to deliver high action and nerve wracking suspense. Bruce Willis should jump at making Jon Land's stories into his high explosive films. . . . Land hits the deck running, keeping the reader spellbound as he weaves his story. . . . Highly recommended, especially for those who like their action fast paced, their heroes tough, yet vulnerable, and the suspense gripping." - Cape Coral Daily Breeze

"Chillingly on target. It is swift, surefooted, authoritative, and expertly authentic. . . . The rest unfolds as precisely as a military coup or a high-tech conspiracy, relentless and awesome. And Land keeps the whole thing afloat breathlessly as people begin to realize exactly what it is that Jack Tyrell is up to and why. . . .Dead Simple is a mechanical marvel, fueled by enough plot twists and double-crosses and interconnections that will keep you guessing right up until the end. It is a fast and furious fandango of weaponry, murder, bloodshed and terror. . . . a whirlwind ride toward the apocalypse. Hang on tight!" - Providence Monthly

"In tight, crisp prose, Mr. Land bring his scenes to a boiling climax and keeps the reader on edge. He sets up scenes masterfully, communicating just enough information to bring the reader right in. Characters are detailed believably, and the dialogue flows naturally." - Barrington Times

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Summary: Welcome back. Blaine McCracken!
Review: Although Walls of Jericho was a terrific and interesting read, I was ecstatic at the return of Blaine McCracken, Johnny Wareagle and Sal Belamo. Even though we did see a fallible side to "Blainey" at first, which was a first for this character, he recovers most dramatically. A bit less intriguing than other McCracken adventures, reading this book was still time well spent.

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Summary: Welcome back. Blaine McCracken!
Review: Although Walls of Jericho was a terrific and interesting read, I was ecstatic at the return of Blaine McCracken, Johnny Wareagle and Sal Belamo. Even though we did see a fallible side to "Blainey" at first, which was a first for this character, he recovers most dramatically. A bit less intriguing than other McCracken adventures, reading this book was still time well spent.

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Summary: Whoa ! Blainey is back !
Review: Classic Land all the way ! McCracken and gang are back (with some new characters to boot). Thanks Mr. Land for the great story...great beginning and a classic ending (Hey Harriet..sounds like The Bridges of Madison County is more your speed !)...this is a must read for Land fans !

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Summary: a fair story from a great author
Review: Mr.Land keeps up the traditon of a established author by keeping us entertained with favorite characters with a story that starts out great and keeps you reading until the predictable end, which while not leaving you disappointed, does leave you a little flat on the story. Hopefully Mr. Lands next story will combine the characters of "Dead Simple" and "The Walls of Jericho" into a true story of international suspense. To those who read the reviews Mr Land does pay attention to his readers

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Summary: typical jon land- you pick it up and you can't put it down
Review: Once again Jon Land has outdone himself. Dead Simple is full of fast hard hitting action and in depth charactar relationships. Blaine and the Indian once again go up against a totally evil, larger than life villian, with a powerful weapon and an even more powerful past! The assortment of fellow bad guys leaves little to be desired. The government bads guys shine in this one also. And Blaine gets hurt pretty bad for the first time. As an avid Jon Land fan, this book does what all of his books do, they force you to keep on reading on the edge of your seat to the very finalle. And Dead Simple has a wopper of a finalle! Enjoy, people, enjoy.

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Summary: Doesn't rank with earlier McCracken books
Review: Perhaps Mr. Land was feeling tired after writing an outstanding book like The Walls of Jericho, or maybe Blaine McCracken is just getting "too old for this s--t." In any case, Land's latest doesn't even come close to matching his earlier books. Maybe he should go back to Jerusalem and create a new series with the characters from The Walls of Jericho. Good book, but not his best.

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Summary: typical jon land- you pick it up and you can't put it down
Review: This is a superb box! Jon Land has outdone himself! Dead Simple it like riding a thrill ride in an amusement park...It DEFINITLY is a "can't put it down" read..I sure am glad he's still turning out the McCraken books with the entire cast will intact!! I forwarded this on to my 83 yr old father in Oregon who told me "Hey, this book should be made into a movie!" Jon Land is simply the BEST!! WE are looking forward to his next! - Don Vaupel, Jr. [e-mail]

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Summary: More turns than a Mountain Road
Review: This is a superb box! Jon Land has outdone himself! Dead Simple it like riding a thrill ride in an amusement park...It DEFINITLY is a "can't put it down" read..I sure am glad he's still turning out the McCraken books with the entire cast will intact!! I forwarded this on to my 83 yr old father in Oregon who told me "Hey, this book should be made into a movie!" Jon Land is simply the BEST!! WE are looking forward to his next! - Don Vaupel, Jr. [e-mail]

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Summary: A Good Action Novel!
Review: This was a very good book written by Land. The book starts with Blaine McCracken being wounded severely by a terrorist. He has to go to Florida to recover from his wounds. He is ran through a recovery program by his old sergeant. In the meantime "Jackie Terror" and his gang of psychos has hilacked a truckfull of Devil's Brew(A dangerous explosive).Blaine's old sergeaent has to leave and go help his daughter and is promptly Kidnapped.The bad guys.led by Jackie Terror and his gang also a[[ear. McCracken gathers his old troops(7 foot tall Johnny Wareagle) in order to do battle with Jackie Terror and his gang.This book is action packed from beginning to end. You will find it hard to put down. Another good book from Jon Land.