Rating: 
Summary: A better-than-average political thriller
Review: Arc Light reminded me of Tom Clancy's Red Storm Rising, but with more complete characters and not as much techno-babble. I really enjoyed this book -- the plot was believable, the characters were likable, and the action was engrossing. I wasn't expecting much when I picked this one up, but it turned out to be one of my favorites of the genre
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Summary: A POIGNANT NOVEL ABOUT THE TIMES WE LIVE IN. IT COULD HAPPEN
Review: A truely distressing novel depicting the utter hopelessness of all out thermonuclear war. Character developed is given high priority in this techno-thriller of war and the war torn countries it affects. Harry's narrative gives you so much more than just explosive action. You'll feel as though you've witnessed the real thing through the eyes of every character. From the highest govenment official to the lowest gunt on the blood covered battle field, everyone looses something, I had to put it down every so often just to get my emotions in order. Gut wrenching to say the least
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Summary: NUKES FLYING AND RUSSKIS DYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: Okay,okay,okay, I more than Russians die in the book but that sounds cool. The book begins with a nuclear missle strike against the us. If you like Clancy you'll love this.
Rating:
Summary: AN ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: Arc Light is absolutely one of the best books I've read in
a long time. The action starts with considerable power on the very first page and doesn't stop. The novel has pretty
much anything you could want: full blown thermonuclear war,
conventional warfare on the land, sea and sky using the latest weaponry devised by mankind, political intruige, and
a bit of espionage. Mr. Harry obviously has done his homework. I simply could not put Arc Light down. The powerful climax will leave you almost in a state of shock
for days. In conclusion, I'm going to be reading Harry's second
novel, Society of The Mind, real soon, and I can't wait until his third, Protect & Defend, comes out in 1997.
Rating:
Summary: Eccentric and captivating, an original that NEEDS to be read
Review: Eric L. Harry went beyond what I expected or could have even imagined
an imagination could go. This novel captured every free moment I could spare.
If you don't believe that, ask my wife. She said I looked like someone addicted
to some type of illegal narcotic, staying up late under a dim light, eager to turn the page. I must say (My wife might disagree) that this book was worth every
word. There are very few novels that I have read where I couldn't put it down, Eric L. Harry
wins that award. Thanks Eric. Oh yeah, my wife said to delay a second novel.
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Summary: Thanks to everyone who put Arc Light on the bestseller list.
Review: For more information on the writing of Arc Light and my new novel Society of the Mind, check out my Web page at "www.eharry.com"
Rating:
Summary: One of the Best Books Ever
Review: This is a must read. If you like to read about things that could actually happen in the world today then pick this book up now. This is a book that will make you think what if this really happend. All characters are developed very well and you do have to keep up because it does jump around, has all Eric L. Harry books do. With all the jumping around it gives you a look at what is going on with other parts of the USA. This is a great book. I can't say anything else about it. You should see that it got a 5 star by everyone else so that should be enough to make you want to pick up and read it. Let me warn you though, you will read this book slow because you will not ever want it to end. ERIC L. HARRY AT HIS BEST!!!
Rating:
Summary: Superb Book
Review: This is the best there is no doubt about it. This book stands heads and shoulders above all other books in its genre. The story is superb. The characters are developed and the battles are unbelievably real. Mr. Harry has made in my opinion one of greatest war books ever. He writes in a style all his own. I could go on and on but all I can say is BUY THIS BOOK and you wont be sorry.
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Summary: Not Quite There
Review: Although I see many 5 starts there are just too many problems. For one, it was in parts WAY too hardware detailed..."the 6.65 mm barrel was placed atop the V-74 Howitzer with the auto-sync-multi drive awaiting the dispersal of the F-87 fantail sonar fighters with augmented T-38 night holovision and..." You get the idea Tom Clancey at his least riveting. Secondly, the President (the first) seemed like the biggest dunce in the world asking the most elementary questions about all things military or foreign. If he was meant to be a representation of Clinton ("liberal Democrat with no foreign policy experience elected on a solely domestic platform") it was not a good one. Clinton was a quick study who learned to make decisions albeit with the guidance of pollsters. Thirdly the star of the book, the National Security Advisor, just did not stand out not, in fact, did anyone except the Russian general and the first American president. The stories of the civilians was simply a page-filler, utterly predictable. Lastly, the aftermath of the nuclear devestation seems extremely light considering the horrors of Hiroshima after a mini-bomb. All that aside, it was one of a handfall of books that dealt with the possible reality of a nuclear war in non-hysterical, even optimistic terms. The beauty of the book was its combining of a military tale with geo-politics and domestic politics (although much of the action seemed far-fetched). The battle plans were of special interest particularly the mock scenarios enacted in earnest. This story cries out for a reduction in minor characters and the accentuation of major characters.
Rating:
Summary: Unforgettable!
Review: This will be short and sweet, because the plot has been laid out by so many reviewers by now. Suffice to say that I read this book years ago, and have never forgotten how completely captivated I was. I couldn't believe the graphic realism, right down to the last thoughts of those who were dying. It was chilling because it just seemed so real. Of all the 3rd world war stories I've read, this is the one I enjoyed the most. I'd give it 10 stars! (And I'm a woman....probably my husband would have given it 20 stars if he'd read it.) Unfortunately, I lent this book out and never got it back. Now I see it's out of print. What a tragedy! By all means get a hold of it and savor every word...
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