Games of the Hangman

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Summary: Put it down, I dare you!
Review: A droll wit and strong characters pepper this fast-paced, well written premiere work. Hugo Fitzduane (picture Pierce Brosnan), a man who has had his fill of war and violence, is drawn into the world of international terrorism. The various heros and villains are well sculpted, the violence both drastic and graphic, and the scenery in which this sprawling sage is set is beautifully described without belaboring the detail to a point where it becomes distracting. Action abounds. The classic struggle between good and evil is alive and well.

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Summary: Suspenseful enjoyment - Loved It
Review: Couldn't stop turning pages... the author keeps you off balance with a well-written thriller. Highly recommended.

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Summary: A Great Read
Review: I enjoyed this so much I've purchased the rest of Mr. O'Reilly's books. Am on the second one now with the third waiting in the wings. You should read this series in order; even though each one stands on its own, the stories make more sense.

"Games of the Hangman" is slow starting, but once it gets going, it doesn't stop until you close the book. It is well worth the money and the search for this out-of-print book.

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Summary: Absolutely Fantastic! This book really moves.
Review: I heard about this book 5-6 years ago from a radio advertisement. It sounded so good I bought it that day. I finished it within three days. It was THAT good. The characters, the action and the plot lines are ALL believable. If you like Ludlum and Clancy you will LOVE this book.

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Summary: great book a very good read
Review: one of the best books i ever read.i read it very fast beacuse its so intensive and has a lot of suspense.its in the same line like jack higgins,tom clancy etc

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Summary: Did not work well for me
Review: This book came with high praise and I was expecting something that would keep me glued to my reading chair for hours. Somehow that did not happen.

Yes, there is a lot of action, but apart from the final showdown (I won't say what it is, but what a great idea !) I wasn't really gripped. The villain gets lucky to many times for my taste and the book drags on for too long in the middle. I mean, if the good guys are preparing to catch the bad guy and you're only halfway through the book, it's quite obvious that things will not go as planned.

The last hundred pages are brilliant, but it took me awfully long to get there and I was ready to give up a couple of times in between.

I should probably mention that I don't like reading Tom Clancy either, so maybe it's just not my kind of genre.

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Summary: A very lethal game!
Review: This unforgettable thriller pits a war photographer/veteran against a ruthless leader of a world-wide terrorist organization.This brutal cat and mouse thriller starts in Ireland and through other parts Europe and ends in a bloody battle between our hero and hangman's fanatic terrorist army.O'reilly does his research well in depicting frightening world of international terrorism and the brave men and women who combat it.The hangman is one of the most terrifying villians ever written who directs his acts of terrorism not for idealogy but for profit.This novel was a bloody action-packed ride!

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Summary: 3.5 Stars for some Original Action
Review: This was basically a decent book but 25% of it could have easily been left on the editor's floor with no loss to the plot. It was an entertaining enough thriller, but it truly dragged on......I mean how many trained "Expert" killers can actually MISS killing the hero in one book?

If you are looking for a realistic thriller, this may not be your bag. If you like a little far-fetched screenplay material ala Rambo meets Dirk Pitt, then you will probably enjoy this one.

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Summary: 3.5 Stars for some Original Action
Review: This was basically a decent book but 25% of it could have easily been left on the editor's floor with no loss to the plot. It was an entertaining enough thriller, but it truly dragged on......I mean how many trained "Expert" killers can actually MISS killing the hero in one book?

If you are looking for a realistic thriller, this may not be your bag. If you like a little far-fetched screenplay material ala Rambo meets Dirk Pitt, then you will probably enjoy this one.

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Summary: great book a very good read
Review: wonderful charactors- well paced- a would call this a page turne