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Summary: Read this book!
Review: Like most of the other reviewers, it seems, I was anxiously awaiting this book after devouring Blackwood's debut novel, The End of Enemies. I wasn't disappointed. This is suspense/adventure/thriller fiction at its BEST, and believe me, I've read them all, from the best of Clancy to the worst rehashed, rambo-ish stuff out there.Why did I like this book so much? It's hard to answer that in just a few short sentences, but I'll try: 1) Great plotting. Blackwood knows how to weave stirring subplots around a central story line. You can't wait to find out what's happening to who, or where they are now, or how it's all going to fit together. And in the end, it all does fit together -- tightly, neatly, and satisfyingly. 2) Great characters. Briggs Tanner, the hero from The End of Enemies, is back along with all the others (Including some new villains that I loved hating). Tanner is a hero you can sink your teeth into, the kind of good guy you want on your side -- and the kind the bad guys don't want against them. Don't misunderstand: He's far from the trite, tough-as-nails, "testosteroney" superman you see in other books, but rather a smart and resourceful (and very human) protagonist who's got a personal stake in winning the day. 3) Great pace. Blackwood knows how to write a page-turner. I can't tell you how many times I told myself I was going to put The Wall of Night down "after the next page" only to find myself keeping going. You always want to find out what's around the next corner. For me, that's the definition of "un-put-downable". Here's the thing: I read a lot of fiction and with so many books being published every year, so it's hard to choose sometimes. The Wall of Night (and, yes, The End of Enemies) was a no-brainer for me. No question about it, I'm putting Blackwood's books on my "gotta get" list.
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Summary: Another winner!
Review: This is the second book I have read by Mr. Blackwood and it was as thrilling as the first. This is pure escapism action with a fairly plausible plot line. Briggs Tanner is a great protaginist although he seems almost super human sometimes and is able to escape from impossible situations. This story is similar to those of Clancy and others, but with less technical detail and more focus on plot and characters. The only fault I can find is with the editing. There were quite a few typographical errors that should have been caught. I have seen similar errors in other books from this publisher.
I hope Mr. Blackwood brings back this cast of characters in future novels.
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