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77 ratings, 3.79 average rating, 8 reviews
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published
August 1st 2003
by Warner Books
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Mass Market Paperback, 512 pages
isbn
0446612901
(isbn13: 9780446612906)
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But Major Sean Drummond never says die. Especially when an old flame begs him to defend her brigadier general husband in the biggest treason case in U...more
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I really like the character, Drummond. This is the 3rd book I have read by the author, Haig. I love the fact that all of Haig's books are in and around Washington, D.C. as well as abroad and that the politics in the book are not written like an episode of The West Wing- where a major in Poly-Sci and an active knowledge of current and past world politics are required to know what the heck is going on...not that it is entirely spelled out for you in the book. If you like Baldacci and Grisham, you ...more
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This was OK for it's intended purpose, although I found the main character a little too snarky for my liking. For that matter, all of the characters were very one-dimensional and stereotypical, right down to the gets-everything-done-smartmouthed-middle-aged-black-woman-assistant. Of course, I also have a hard time setting aside the obvious errors in the depiction and description of the military justice system. But, if you are just looking for a fairly light spy-themed whodunit, this isn't bad...more
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Read in October, 2008
Brian Haig writes about a Judge Advocate General named Drummond who is a bit of an everyman and an ex-special forces operative and a very lucky/unlucky lawyer, with some James Bond elements thrown into the plot (such as sexy women and espionage). I'm a third of the way through Kingmaker, but so far it reads just like Mortal Allies, which was pretty entertaining as well.
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Read in January, 2002
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Brian Haig just doesn't go wrong! I hate that he writes only one a year, but by doing so he keeps his quality writing high. These books are full of suspense, thrills and humor. I see Travolta as Sean Drummond. I'm hoping for a movie someday.
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Read in May, 2008
I liked this book, like I have all of Brian Haig's books. I love the main character -- his style, his wit. It's got some potty talk, so beware of that, but it's a smart book and I liked it.
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I listened to this on tape while driving and enjoyed every minute of it. Can't say I remember all of it, so maybe I should actually read it.
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Read in January, 2008
Pure entertainment. Great story. Good action and twists. Not great literature but nonetheless a very enjoyable read.
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