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wilhuff's review
A serviceable thriller with some fantastic action, but in nearly every scene I could feel the writing play to the sensibilities of how a camera would show a spectacle instead of plausibility and character.
This was definitely fun, but reads like an adaptation of a screenplay.
This was definitely fun, but reads like an adaptation of a screenplay.
brucehoward's review
4.0
A good popcorn read for the commute or to pass a few hours on the weekend.
First book of a new series, set primarily in Tokyo -- somewhat reminiscent of the John Rain series. It's early days so the back story is fairly undeveloped but good enough I'll give next installment a go.
First book of a new series, set primarily in Tokyo -- somewhat reminiscent of the John Rain series. It's early days so the back story is fairly undeveloped but good enough I'll give next installment a go.
unmended's review
4.0
An ex CIA agent, betrayed, burned and left for dead Thomas Caine is deadly and dangerous. Him and I got along very well. From the streets of Pattaya to the glittering skyscrapers of Tokyo, this book packs some good action with diverse settings and interesting characters. Though nothing entirely new about the plot i.e. saving the world from an imminent terrorist attack, it's Caine himself who drives the story forward. I found the action sequences to be very well written and Caine's quick acting in the face of adversity impressive. I will definitely be picking up more Thomas Caine books in the future, especially when Im in the mood for some fun and insane action.
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