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Code of Darkness

by Chris Lindberg (Goodreads Author)

3.75 of 5 stars 3.75 · rating details · 20 ratings · 10 reviews

During a deadly hostage standoff, Chicago police officer Larry Parker witnesses a heroic act by a mysterious intervener. But when the Samaritan disappears, Larry is left only with unanswered questions. Suddenly vigilante activity begins popping up all over the city. Larry finds evidence pointing to the Samaritan, and discovers his identity – a loner known only by the name...more

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Mar 05, 2012 Arturo rated it 3 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. It was an ok book, but I’m looking forward to Lindberg’s next book

I just want to start off by saying that although I had a few problems with the book, the overarching ideas and scenes in the story were good. What was lacking for me was the execution.

First – Characters: I felt myself really wanting to connect with the characters, but I always felt there was something missing. There were just too many moments when characterizations just became a little too stereotypical and one dimensional

Example:...more It was an ok book, but I’m looking forward to Lindberg’s next book

I just want to start off by saying that although I had a few problems with the book, the overarching ideas and scenes in the story were good. What was lacking for me was the execution.

First – Characters: I felt myself really wanting to connect with the characters, but I always felt there was something missing. There were just too many moments when characterizations just became a little too stereotypical and one dimensional

Example: There’s a scene where the police officer Larry Parker and his partner Gino go into the precinct lab to look over a video with the lab technician. What follows is a painfully clichéd (and almost out of character) scene. Gino, who’s generally a nice guy in the rest of the book, became the stereotypical tough guy messing with the scrawny science-y guy. The “anal retentive lab technician”, Robby Morton, was described as having “tiny, recessed eyes”, a “thin frame”, and wearing a “long lab coat as white as ever”. Aside from his description, Morton acts like the smart pretentious jerk and gives Larry Parker garbage for not being able to work the basic video controls (something basic Parker can’t figure out, although he’s fully capable of looking up information from the National Information Sharing System later on).

This is just the most glaring scene. The book is unfortunately peppered with small moments/characters that are just as formulaic (grizzled police captain called “chief”, the biologist – Dr. Loretta Barnes – who, thankfully, also just happens to be able to hack computers)

The pacing could also use some work. Most of the mystery behind this book gets revealed in two large scenes (one, following Dr. Barnes’ “hack”, involves her watching a DVD of a classified presentation that conveniently explains everything in one scene).

I don’t want to sound like I’m just bashing the book or the author. I think that Lindberg has some really great and unique ideas that really worked for me. Code of Darkness definitely had some great actions scenes that had me on the edge of my seat. Still, I think it’s very apparent that this is Mr. Lindberg’s first novel. Although my experience was mostly lukewarm, there was enough in this book to make me want to read Lindberg’s books as he develops as a writer.

Pick up the book if you want something quick to read and can look past some small defects. Otherwise, I’d wait for his second novel.

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Nov 23, 2011 Kari rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Code of Darkness is an exciting, tense and non-stop adventure. I don't normally like straight action books, but I really enjoyed this one! The entire time I was reading it, I kept thinking this would make a great movie. I could even picture how the scenes would play out. The plot was well written and well thought out.

The characters were well written. Rage has special abilities and struggles with the question of using them or not. In seeking justice for the helpless, he becomes a vigilante. His...more

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Nov 28, 2011 Alaiel Kreuz rated it 4 of 5 stars

Believe it or not I only got the chance to start reading this book yesterday morning and I just finished it. My verdict: A great addition to my sci-fi collection.

We are set with Larry, a Chicago police officer that seeks answers after seeing a man doing an incredible heroic performance. Who is this guy? How and why did he do it?! After a short while other mysterious activities begin to happen and he only finds one answer to his questions: the identity of the heroic guy. His name is Rage and than...more

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Dec 05, 2011 Heavensent1 rated it 4 of 5 stars

Code Of Darkness is a Suspense Thriller.

The story surrounds three men, Rage, a wanderer and a drifter who saves the life of a cop, Larry Parker and a innocent bystander, Mira Givens, when a bank robbery goes awry. He does an incredible feat and Larry is unable to put his cop instincts aside and is intrigued with the mysterious stranger.

Elias Todd, a hired assassin with numerous kills under his belt. He has the ability to be discreet and loves to live life extravagantly. He is unaware that there...more Code Of Darkness is a Suspense Thriller.

The story surrounds three men, Rage, a wanderer and a drifter who saves the life of a cop, Larry Parker and a innocent bystander, Mira Givens, when a bank robbery goes awry. He does an incredible feat and Larry is unable to put his cop instincts aside and is intrigued with the mysterious stranger.

Elias Todd, a hired assassin with numerous kills under his belt. He has the ability to be discreet and loves to live life extravagantly. He is unaware that there are people who have a special interest in his abilities.

Colonel Nolan Hayes, Executive Special Agent to NSA and the head of Project Safeguard. Colonel Hayes is very interested in attaining assests number one and two so that he can further investigate scientific findings surrounding the genetic makeup of the two men. Colonel Hayes will stop at nothing to capture these two men and he has every resource at his disposal.

When Elias is captured, he is unaware of the circumstances around his incarceration. He is taken to a secluded, underground laboratory where unspeakable acts of science are performed upon him. Loretta Barnes, a scientist working on the project has come to the conclusion that things aren't as they appear and she begins her own investigation and the results she uncovers are beyond her scope of imagining.

Rage has befriended Mira and the two come to realize that their lives are in danger as the NSA has ordered Mira to be brainwashed and Rage to be captured. Along the way, Larry is caught up in the intrigue and his life has been forfeited for knowing too much. After his family is kidnapped, Larry and Mira team up to bring the truth to light while dodging special ops, the police and their own demons.

I thought this was a great read and was soon caught up in the mystery found within the pages. I liked the characters and found they all worked well together to bring the story alive. I liked Rage and found his inner thoughts to be a great addition to the story. I would've liked to have seen more from Elias and had a better knowledge of his inner machinations.

I was captivated by the plot, I had to know what was going on and found myself perusing the pages to get to the end. I found some of the storylines weren't tied up as good as I had hoped. I still do not know why any of them had the special abilities that they did and I was waiting for the climax and the answers to all my questions, however, it fell flat and I was left with only more to ponder.

I thought that Hayes was a decent enough antagonist but his motivation often eluded me, I know why he wanted them but not for what he wanted them for exactly. I have my own opinion but I felt that the author didn't convey the message clear enough.

I would give Code Of Darkness a three and a half stars out of five. I found it slow to pick up and a bit cliched in the beginning but then the story finds its own and you are soon caught up in the mystery surrounding the characters. I wish the reasons had been clearer as I was left with an impression that the author wasn't sure what the reason was himself or it was being set up for another installation and perhaps a series. I am unsure but I would read another book by Chris Lindberg, he has a great writing style that captivates the reader to continue to read more of his work.(less)

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Apr 02, 2012 David rated it 2 of 5 stars

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Fast-moving detective-like story centered in Chicago. A seemingly indestructible man becomes a vigilante wanted by the police and the Feds. The police because the vigilante is killing folks, the Feds because his blood could be used to create an Army of indestructible soldiers. Action moves from Wrigleyville to outside DC. Lots of blood, straightforward plot, little character development. What do you expect when you buy a $2.99 ebook based on a placard on the Red Line?

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Nov 16, 2011 Ami Blackwelder rated it 4 of 5 stars

I only read the sample, cuz I wan't given the whole book on the book tour ...but you can read all about him and the book at http://amiblackwelder.blogspot.com

I thought the sample intro was excellent and left me wanting more!!!

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Mar 04, 2012 Tiffany Mullan rated it 4 of 5 stars

This was a great book! I loved the way the story, plot, and characters developed. I couldn't put it down!!

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Sep 06, 2012 Theresa rated it 4 of 5 stars

This book was very confusing for me at first, but not wanting to give up, I kept reading. Once I understood what was going on the storyline was quite good and was hard to put down after that. I felt very sorry for the main character though and wished his life would have turned out better.

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Dec 21, 2012 Karyn Wendling rated it 1 of 5 stars

Action packed but extremely cheesy, predictable, not thought provoking and poorly written.

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May 13, 2013 Ash rated it 4 of 5 stars

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good entertainment ..

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Chris Lindberg was born and raised outside Chicago, Illinois. After graduating from Northern Illinois University in the mid-1990s, he headed out to the west coast for a couple of years, where he began writing as a casual pastime.

Some time after returning to Chicago he began attending writers workshops at StoryStudio Chicago, where he wrote two character studies, both of which have since been deve...more

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