Scan barcode
debs4jc's review against another edition
4.0
Jake is an underling at his company, so he is surprised to suddenly be told he is going to their private retreat with all the executives in the Candadian wilderness. Jake figures out why he was invited when he spots his ex-girlfriend Ali with the CEO as her personal assistant. Jake is not into playing the corporate power game, but the skills that he learned from his secret past may be the only thing that keeps him alive when a group of armed men take over the retreat center and hold all of the executives hostage for money.[return]I loved the fast paced action of this book and the way the author gradually revealed details about the past that explained the present events. The author was great about revealing just enough to keep me guessing the entire way through. I loved this suspense and highly recommend this to those who like page-turners filled with thrills and suspense.
aetataureate's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
therealbookaholic's review against another edition
3.0
This was amy first Finder novel and I did enjoy it. A nice "no-brainer". I'll read more of his.
rucadiuca's review against another edition
3.0
Se lit comme on visionne un film d'actions. Divertissant.
t720psu's review against another edition
2.0
Fast paced, but the writing is dumbed down with a ridiculous ending.
samuraibunny's review against another edition
4.0
I liked it. It was a quick read, as it should be, considering it is a thriller and all.
The main character, Jake, is pretty interesting. As the book moves forward, it also takes a step back every once in a while to uncover a bit more background on Jake. Even still, he remains a bit of a mystery at the end, which fits perfectly, so no complaints there.
There's a bit of technical talk throughout the book, but I think it was informative, without being tedious and boring.
I also like the fact that Jake has that sort of attitude that makes him amusing and bordering obnoxious. It works out well in the novel. Although I'd hate to meet him and have to have that stuff directed at me.
All in all, an enjoyable read. I don't know if it's great, but it's definitely good.
The main character, Jake, is pretty interesting. As the book moves forward, it also takes a step back every once in a while to uncover a bit more background on Jake. Even still, he remains a bit of a mystery at the end, which fits perfectly, so no complaints there.
There's a bit of technical talk throughout the book, but I think it was informative, without being tedious and boring.
I also like the fact that Jake has that sort of attitude that makes him amusing and bordering obnoxious. It works out well in the novel. Although I'd hate to meet him and have to have that stuff directed at me.
All in all, an enjoyable read. I don't know if it's great, but it's definitely good.
carissa230's review against another edition
2.0
Jake Landry is an underling at the HammondmAerospac Corporation. He is great with airplanes not so much with other people. When he is chosen to go on a corporate team building trip he is goes but not necessarily willingly.
When he boards the airplane the other execs immediately view him as beneath themselves. He is shocked when boarding the plane with the CFO is his ex-girlfriend Ali. Turns out Ali is working for Cheryl as her executive assistant. Turns out that Ali put his name up to Cheryl to help with an internal investigation.
During their first dinner they are interrupted but what appears to be lost hunters. These hunters seem to know a lot about the Hammond Aerospace Corporation and the other execs. Turns out these lost hunters are not what they appear and they are looking for big money, 500 million dollars to leave with their lives.
When he boards the airplane the other execs immediately view him as beneath themselves. He is shocked when boarding the plane with the CFO is his ex-girlfriend Ali. Turns out Ali is working for Cheryl as her executive assistant. Turns out that Ali put his name up to Cheryl to help with an internal investigation.
During their first dinner they are interrupted but what appears to be lost hunters. These hunters seem to know a lot about the Hammond Aerospace Corporation and the other execs. Turns out these lost hunters are not what they appear and they are looking for big money, 500 million dollars to leave with their lives.
bookbitch's review
Finder, the CEO of the corporate thriller and the winner of the Best Thriller Novel from the International Thriller Writers for Killer Instinct, pens another winner in this tale that takes us out of the workplace and on to a corporate retreat for the top management of an airplane manufacturing company. One of the head honchos has a conflict, so he sends his assistant, Jake Landry, in his place. The retreat is at a very swanky lodge in British Columbia, but while the food and wine may be amazing, there are no televisions, computers, or even cell phone towers. They are virtually in an electronics-free zone, ready to go hunting or fishing and whatever other bonding exercises the new president of the company comes up with - except she's a woman, and these men aren't too sure they like her, or respect her. On the other hand, she smells a rat or two among her top staff, and is planning on using the weekend to ferret out the traitors. But all those plans are laid to rest when some men come in and take everyone hostage. They appear to be local mountain men, but Landry is suspicious because they seem to know quite a bit about these executives and the company they work for. The tension is almost unbearable as the hostage takers make their demands known and show no qualms about killing people to get what they want. Don't plan on putting this one down until you turn the last page.
More...