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The Seven Sins: The Tyrant Ascending (The Tyrant #1)
by
Jon Land
To Dream...To Dare..To Win...
The ancient motto, inscribed in Latin on a mysterious golden medallion, recovered from the ruins of the Roman Empire, has guided Michael Tiranno to heights few men have achieved. Once an orphaned farm boy in his native Sicily, Michael made millions by mastering the intricate world of high finance, and is now the fabulously wealthy owner of Las...more
The ancient motto, inscribed in Latin on a mysterious golden medallion, recovered from the ruins of the Roman Empire, has guided Michael Tiranno to heights few men have achieved. Once an orphaned farm boy in his native Sicily, Michael made millions by mastering the intricate world of high finance, and is now the fabulously wealthy owner of Las...more
Hardcover, 368 pages
Published
June 10th 2008
by Forge Books
(first published 2007)
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In what appears to be the first in a new thriller series, we are introduced to Michael "The Tyrant" Tiranno. Following the murders of his parents and sister when he is a child, Michael is raised by one of the last Sicilian Mafia dons. Raised in The Family, Michael breaks away as a young man, going on to become a real estate mogul in the United States. His biggest accomplishment is the construction of the Seven Sins, a Las Vegas casino resort embodying a personal philosophy of the greater the ris...more
Wow...
I wish I had know that this was a FIRST in a series....it would explain so much!
This was a tough start with TONS of background! finishes far too soon for me...seemed as if the author was told to cut pages.
Now that I know there are more to come (?!) it makes more sense.
But, on that note, authors take note of successful serials...develop your characters through a few books...cause if we hate them in #1 will we ever read any others?
I wish I had know that this was a FIRST in a series....it would explain so much!
This was a tough start with TONS of background! finishes far too soon for me...seemed as if the author was told to cut pages.
Now that I know there are more to come (?!) it makes more sense.
But, on that note, authors take note of successful serials...develop your characters through a few books...cause if we hate them in #1 will we ever read any others?
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The concept sounded really exciting, with much potential.
Unfortunately, I found the writing poor (although the last couple of chapters was suddenly much better than the rest). I just couldn't get beyond inartful language like "his neck was broken; his head had been turned 180 degrees -- in the wrong direction." Excuse me, but what would be the right direction.
I finished the story, because I liked the idea behind the story, but this is certainly not an author I will seek out, again.
Unfortunately, I found the writing poor (although the last couple of chapters was suddenly much better than the rest). I just couldn't get beyond inartful language like "his neck was broken; his head had been turned 180 degrees -- in the wrong direction." Excuse me, but what would be the right direction.
I finished the story, because I liked the idea behind the story, but this is certainly not an author I will seek out, again.
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Jul 14, 2008
karl
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
those who like believable action thrillers
Fun, easy-to-read (lots of short chapters), up-to-date political thriller. Michael Tiranno is our rich, casino-owning, mid-30's hero. Story includes his upbringing in Siciliy (Mafia don rescues him from being orphan), education in Europe (so, lot of money made in coffee and other trading), off to Vegas and build an elaborate casino having forced out a competitor. Then the action begins: Al Queda influenced folks bomb several of the casinos driving business away from Vegas. Michael ends up in Pak...more
Really long! Lots of blood and surprises. I didn't like the reader's voice and his different voices for different characters were lame. Really didn't like the story, but started this on a long trip up north and don't like not finishing something I've started.
I was honestly not a fan of this book in the slightest. It seemed like a James Bond-wannabe thriller that didn't really deliver. The characters were flat, the action was flat, and the expressed emotion were just... empty. Additionally, the wording of sentences and paragraphs seemed jumbled, as if the editor--or lack thereof--hadn't done much work on restructuring phrases or descriptions for easier swallowing.
However, on a positive note, the novel did end with everything tying together nicely. I...more
However, on a positive note, the novel did end with everything tying together nicely. I...more
I found this book very entertaining. Some of the charaterizations seemed a little cheesy but I was able to easily overlook that as the plot was exciting and fast paced. I will definitely be reading the follow up books in this series when they arrive.
no real direction. couldn't force myself to care about any of the characters...well maybe Alexander, but that's it. i got it cause i thought it was a book about Vegas....but it isn't really a book about Vegas.
It's great fun to read a book by a local author. I haven't read a Jon Land book in years. It brings back memories of him coming into our 8th grade English class to teach! I liked this one!
Feb 11, 2012
Plainfield Public Library District
marked it as to-read
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MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS.
Thriller that spans the globe, with Las Vegas as key setting. Interesting casino concept contained in book.
To what extent is Land's fiction a case of "brand marketing" by Italian entrepreneur Fabrizio Boccardi, who'd like to build a Seven Sins casino in LV, where I live?
Boccardi is mentioned on back flap as Land's inspiration. So was this novel "commissioned?"
Files of the local newspaper and Forbes online show Boccardi has been seeking, with no success, a casino stake in L...more
Thriller that spans the globe, with Las Vegas as key setting. Interesting casino concept contained in book.
To what extent is Land's fiction a case of "brand marketing" by Italian entrepreneur Fabrizio Boccardi, who'd like to build a Seven Sins casino in LV, where I live?
Boccardi is mentioned on back flap as Land's inspiration. So was this novel "commissioned?"
Files of the local newspaper and Forbes online show Boccardi has been seeking, with no success, a casino stake in L...more
Good book, solid story, some weak characterization, but overall enjoyed it.
I liked it because it reminds me of the casinos back home (NJ). There has always ben deals through the back door where the gaming commission never gets a hint.
Pretty good
loved it!
Readable, but nothing great.
not so hot . . .
not reading this by choice, btw, it's for my book group at work. They love this shit.
My first Jon Land read, and it was good. After working through the Vince Flynn novels, my sister gave me "The Seven Sins". Nothing like a globetrotting, casino owning, pose' leading mafia son to make a action adventure novel. If you like Flynn, Baldacci, Clancy or Dale Brown, you will find this book a good read.
I only read about 100 pages of this. It's not bad, but I thought it was going to be all about las vegas and casinos and it turned into this big race to track down terrorists in the middle east. Not what I was looking for.
Mar 29, 2013
Johnny Hawk
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Kathy Sears
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Jon Land is the acclaimed author of numerous bestsellers, including The Seven Sins, The Last Prophecy, Blood Diamonds, The Walls of Jericho, The Pillars of Solomon, A Walk in the Darkness, Keepers of the Gate, and The Blue Widows. He lives in Providence, Rhode Island.
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