The Sirens of Ming Hai

Rating:
Summary: Brilliant!
Review: I bought this book on a whim at a local store and was prepared to be disappointed when I realized it was self-published. Hardly. This really is the best suspense novel I've read in a long time. The pacing is fabulous, the writing is superb, and unlike most suspense novels I've read lately, the resolution is believeable and intense. I honestly couldn't put the book down. I'll definitely be picking up the next one from Mr. Williamson as soon as it's available.

Rating:
Summary: Brilliant!
Review: I bought this book on a whim at a local store and was prepared to be disappointed when I realized it was self-published. Hardly. This really is the best suspense novel I've read in a long time. The pacing is fabulous, the writing is superb, and unlike most suspense novels I've read lately, the resolution is believeable and intense. I honestly couldn't put the book down. I'll definitely be picking up the next one from Mr. Williamson as soon as it's available.

Rating:
Summary: Rocket Powered Reading
Review: I can't say enough about John Willaimson's "The Sirens of Ming Hai". In many reviews one will read that the book is a "page turner" and that the reader "couldn't put it down". With "Sirens" the author has seemingly injected rocket fuel into the pages. The story grabs you from the beginning and accelerates through the whole book to a stunning conclusion. This is a superbly crafted political thriller, full of twists, turns and surprises, and with extremely interesting characters to propel the action. To say that the book is timely or "torn from today's headlines" is an understatement, although this would be a great story in any case. The topical nature of the plot just makes it that much more appealing. Mr. Williamson has his finger on the pulse of the current world events and has used these masterfully to give the reader a real treat. I would expect to see more books from this author, and if they approach the quality of this, his first book, Mr. Williamson is likely to become a household name.

Rating:
Summary: Rocket Powered Reading
Review: I can't say enough about John Willaimson's "The Sirens of Ming Hai". In many reviews one will read that the book is a "page turner" and that the reader "couldn't put it down". With "Sirens" the author has seemingly injected rocket fuel into the pages. The story grabs you from the beginning and accelerates through the whole book to a stunning conclusion. This is a superbly crafted political thriller, full of twists, turns and surprises, and with extremely interesting characters to propel the action. To say that the book is timely or "torn from today's headlines" is an understatement, although this would be a great story in any case. The topical nature of the plot just makes it that much more appealing. Mr. Williamson has his finger on the pulse of the current world events and has used these masterfully to give the reader a real treat. I would expect to see more books from this author, and if they approach the quality of this, his first book, Mr. Williamson is likely to become a household name.

Rating:
Summary: The Sirens of Ming Hai
Review: Reading this book was a true joy. The characters were believable, yet unpredictable. I enjoyed this book from start to finish, and the finish was.........captivating! Don't expect to start reading this book and then put it down.

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Summary: A Fast Read That You'll Want to Finish Over a Short Weekend!
Review: This fast paced and complicated spy thriller kept me imprisonsed within its pages. The plot begins when a young Chinese student, Jiang Ou or Jennifer, is completing her studies in the US. To avoid being returned to China and to a pre-arrainged marriage, she is coerced into spying for her country. Despite strong family ties to the Communist regime in Bejing, her loyalties are to her secret love, currently imprisoned in a Harbin "lao gai", as a disident. In order to obtain his freedom, she becomes a double agent for Taiwan. As Jennifer moves to her assignment in Washington D.C., she soon charms her way to the highest levels of the U.S. government, always one step ahead of the Secret Service. As the story unfolds, Jennifer becomes involved in the complicated mix of international politics, military/industrial corruption and personal moral conflicts. Her decisions will alter the world events and to many, will be considered a heroin as the Sirens of Ming Hai will testify.