Assassin's Game

Rating:
Summary: A page turner
Review: A quick read -- very Grisham-esque (although a touch more believable in most cases). It's challenging to write a mystery/suspense novel without breaks in logic, and I was quite impressed with how easily (and logically) Assasin's Game flowed (while still keeping me guessing). I'm looking forward to reading more of Johnson's work.

Rating:
Summary: Clear your day if you start this book,...
Review: because you aren't going to want to put it down. (I'm glad I started it in the morning!) Clever plot-- kept me guessing. I loved the characters-- I liked that Seth wasn't a type-cast computer geek but an intelligent believable person you might actually know. (Or at least want to) The pages seemed to be turning themselves as I lost track of time. I went to sleep last night mentally casting the characters of what I hope will be a movie. I'm bummed there aren't a list of other books I can run out and read by this author.

Rating:
Summary: Clear your day if you start this book,...
Review: because you aren't going to want to put it down. (I'm glad I started it in the morning!) Clever plot-- kept me guessing. I loved the characters-- I liked that Seth wasn't a type-cast computer geek but an intelligent believable person you might actually know. (Or at least want to) The pages seemed to be turning themselves as I lost track of time. I went to sleep last night mentally casting the characters of what I hope will be a movie. I'm bummed there aren't a list of other books I can run out and read by this author.

Rating:
Summary: Contrived but good potential
Review: Debut novels are often a bit awkward, but Stephen has a good mind for plot and an interesting background in computers. The biggest problems with the book are details that aren't needed to move the plot forward, strange repetitions (tall athletic man,) a criminal boss who doesn't really seem in charge, and illogical descriptions of a would-be murderer jumping up and down in frustration, and expressions like; "Wait," he yelled to himself, and, "What do you think so far?" she screamed over the loud music and screaming girls.

With an experienced critic wielding a red pen, I believe the essence of the book could have been covered in 235 pages and been made much stronger. All that being said, Stephen should analyze his first work, learn from revising it, and write again soon.

Rating:
Summary: Assassins Game will keep you plunging ahead
Review: Nerdy but cute graduate student cracks a code and then is pursued by a lovely young lady. Coincidence? We think not! Add serveral near death experiences and even the most blase will be suspicious. The hero of this well-thought-out story is smart, clever and just quirky enough to be believable. You will find yourself having to read "just a few more pages" even though you are too tired to keep your eyes open, this book is a real page-turner. I don't want this to be a spoiler, so I can't go any further in my plot description (but don't trust the girl), but let it suffice to say that you will find this book exciting and entertaining! A rip-roaring read!

Rating:
Summary: Page-turner from the Get Go!
Review: Nerdy but cute graduate student cracks a code and then is pursued by a lovely young lady. Coincidence? We think not! Add serveral near death experiences and even the most blase will be suspicious. The hero of this well-thought-out story is smart, clever and just quirky enough to be believable. You will find yourself having to read "just a few more pages" even though you are too tired to keep your eyes open, this book is a real page-turner. I don't want this to be a spoiler, so I can't go any further in my plot description (but don't trust the girl), but let it suffice to say that you will find this book exciting and entertaining! A rip-roaring read!

Rating:
Summary: A page turner
Review: The further you get into the plot, the better this novel becomes!
Pick up a copy. It will keep you guessing.

Rating:
Summary: READ THIS NEW AUTHOR!
Review: The further you get into the plot, the better this novel becomes!
Pick up a copy. It will keep you guessing.