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lynguy1's review
3.0
Dark Zone by Stephen Coonts and Jim DeFelice is the third book in the Deep Black series. This can be classified as a technothriller or an espionage thriller. Within in the National Security Agency, there is a small group of special agents forming Deep Black. Their mission is to bring a technological edge to covert operations and stop cyber threats. This novel features Charlie Dean, Tommy Karr and Lia DeFrancesca. A multi-phased terrorist plot is underway and Deep Black gets hints of something big and terrible is going to happen. Will Charlie, Tommy, and Lia be able to stop it?
The main characters are actually quite interesting, including their boss William Rubens who actually has the most depth of any of the characters even though he plays a supporting role. I have read six other novels by Coonts and all of them were rated 4 stars. I never thought I would rate one less than that. However, this novel felt very disjointed. While many novels go back and forth between points of view and locations smoothly, this one did not work well for me. Despite this and a slow middle section, there is still plenty of action and an interesting plot line that kept me progressing through the book. The ending definitely requires suspension of belief.
With plenty of action and suspense, it provided entertainment. The series is best read in order.
Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way. Publication date was November 30, 2004.
The main characters are actually quite interesting, including their boss William Rubens who actually has the most depth of any of the characters even though he plays a supporting role. I have read six other novels by Coonts and all of them were rated 4 stars. I never thought I would rate one less than that. However, this novel felt very disjointed. While many novels go back and forth between points of view and locations smoothly, this one did not work well for me. Despite this and a slow middle section, there is still plenty of action and an interesting plot line that kept me progressing through the book. The ending definitely requires suspension of belief.
With plenty of action and suspense, it provided entertainment. The series is best read in order.
Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way. Publication date was November 30, 2004.
taque's review against another edition
3.0
US Government Black Ops group sends agents around the world to fight international crime using brains, guns and high-tech gadgets while being supported by larger-than-life computer hacking tools.
Not as complicated as Oregon files, but I found it generally a better read - fairly quick and easy and keeps your attention.
Not as complicated as Oregon files, but I found it generally a better read - fairly quick and easy and keeps your attention.
rlh033's review
adventurous
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
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