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I'm reading Area 7, and just as Ice Station was one of my very top read of 2013 so far, looks like this won't disappoint either. For various reasons couldn't read a single book through October to November other than The House of Hades and finishing Grave Peril, so missed all the group reads.... Well, nothing like a mindblowing, hyperventilating, nonstop thrill ride like Ice Station to bring you back in the game! Right now can't seem to stop following Scarecrow, but I'm determined to finish reading the other group reads Lightning and Mistborn: The Final Empire as soon as I can. Also after hearing all the the high praises of Amazonia, as a BIG fan of Mr. Rollins I'm very ashamed to admit that I hadn't yet read it. Looks like I have my works cut out for me.
(Oh and I still would very much like to return to Dresden-verse and finish through all the books sometimes in between the above ones!)
I was hoping to get to Ice Station before the end of the year buy theres always 2014
Tim "The Enchanter" wrote: "Good interview Seeley."thanks, every now and then I manage something worthwhile :)
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Rizwan wrote: "I'm reading Area 7, and just as Ice Station was one of my very top read of 2013 so far, looks like this won't disappoint either. For various reasons couldn't read a si..."
The Scarecrow series is a must for all action-thriller readers. Reilly really produced some fantastic books with these. However, do read them in order. You will be disappointed if you don't.
Just started Furies of Calderon. I've read a couple of the Dresden books and enjoyed them but I have a friend who loves this series so thought I would give it a try. So far so good.
Dave wrote: "The Scarecrow series is a must for all action-thriller readers. Reilly really produced some fantastic books with these. However, do read them in order. You will be disappointed if you don't."Of course! I ALWAYS try to read any new series in order if I can. Thanks Dave!
Last night I finished
the 4th book in the MHI series. Loved it!! Can't believe I have to wait for July to read the next instalment. I noticed there is an ebook about Tanya the Elf but I don't seem to be able to buy this in the UK yet.
I finally got around to Monster Hunter International -
. Loved it! It was a ton of fun. My review - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Just finished reading
Callsign King: Underworld. Having recently enjoyed Prime, I was looking for a similar story... this was only somewhat similar. King (Jack Sigler) is the main character, and none of the other Chess Team members are present. Bummer! Overall, I give it 3 stars (will post review). I wanted more... Still, I'll try another Chess Team novel, hopefully with the whole team>
Just finished 'Con Law' which was my first Mark Giminez book and am taking a short break from crime, thrillers and reading 'The City' by Stella Gemmel.
David wrote: " reading 'The City' by Stella Gemmel."I've heard quite a few good things about that book, I'll be interested to hear what you think.
I've read The Wise Man's Fear which I liked better than book 1. Stardust which claimed to be a fairy tale for adults but I think is at more of a young adult level. Then laughed at some pretty gritty humor in Fool from what I've heard Christopher Moores other books are supposed to be pretty funny too. Next up The Eye of God I think.
Just started reading an advance copy of Runner
by Patrick Lee. Man is it fast paced! Don't think this one will take me more than a day or two. Really good!
Dave wrote: "Just finished reading "Prime" by Jeremy Robinson and Sean Ellis. Still can't pull up the cover link (I know others have found it, but I can't seem to). Pretty good read.“Prime” is the first of th..."
Hi Dave- finished the Chess Team series recently. Any of the novellas that start with Callsign are only going to have the one character in them. Check out his website for the order of the series- I loved them!
Just finished
Ghostman
, an entry in the growing genre of "fixer thrillers". A tidy, efficient crime thriller with stripped-down prose that goes by fast. The protagonist is largely charisma-free, however, and the twisty plot doesn't seem to challenge him the way it should. 3.5 stars rounded down.Read the full review here.
Now reading The Death and Life of Bobby Z and/or Black Karma , depending on my mood.
Finished The Eye of God pretty good but I didn't care for it as well as the last book bloodline. Started Ice Hunt
I downloaded a lot of the free classics over the Christmas holidays and am thoroughly enjoying a walk through my past! Currently reading A Princess of Mars. Lots of fun and wonderful memories as well.
I just finished Blowback which was good in a realistic fashion as opposed to a James-Bond-fashion. Review to follow. I've just started
Wow, what a ride! It's a futuristic tale unlike the post-apocalyptics so popular these days. This one is set in a world that did NOT have a nuke-war or alien-invasion -- and it's a whole lot creepier. It's that rare combination of literary and intelligent AND exciting! Can't wait to find a quiet moment to finish it. Might have to blow off the NYE celebration :)
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Finished Area 7, and as usual a fun nonstop thrill-ride from Reilly, although not as jawdropping and addictive as Ice Station, I must say. A bit TOO MUCH to digest some plot-twists and I felt Reilly could've left out some unnecessary subplot elements that otherwise had no connection to the main story (escaped psychopath prisoners on top of everything for example). Still, it was very entertaining, and a solid 4 star from me. Now, I can't decide which to read next: The next book in Scarecrow series Scarecrow or James Rollins' Ice Hunt. Any suggestions?
Rizwan wrote: "Finished Area 7, and as usual a fun nonstop thrill-ride from Reilly, although not as jawdropping and addictive as Ice Station, I must say. A bit TOO MUCH to digest some plot-twists an..."I completely agree with you Rizwan. It garnered four stars from me, and I really did enjoy reading it.
Ice Hunt is my favourite Rollins. I would read that.
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I'm a big Ice Hunt fan too. I also liked Subterranean a lot and Amazonia.
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Riely also has another book unrelated to Scarecrow that's titled Temple. It was a lot of fun. I didn't like it as much as Scarecrow but that's kind of like saying I didn't like Amazonia or Subterannean as much as Ice Hunt... we're talking the difference of hair thickness here. All good.
I. Curmudgeon wrote: "Tim "The Enchanter" wrote: "Ice Hunt is my favourite Rollins. I would read that."I'm a big Ice Hunt fan too. I also liked Subterranean a lot and Amazonia."
Someone was telling me about Amazonia the other day. Sounds like a fantastic book.
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I'm a big Ice Hunt fan too. I also liked Subterranean a lot and Amazonia."
Someone was te..."
Yes, it's good. The stand-alones are better than some, most or all of the Sigma Force Novels.
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It's got an "old world feel to it" like the books I read growing up, and it's got a modern style with 4 to 5 star world building.
I'm on book three Maelstrom and so far they are all really good reads.
The only knock I have is that he tends to "recap" and "Summarize" the first two books within the story, sometimes more than once in the begining. Having said that, it's helpful, if it does slow the start, and easy to get through.
The first two books started with great battle scenes too!
I like this series!
I. Curmudgeon wrote: "I'm really enjoying the Destroyermen Series . I like this series! "I'm enjoying it a lot too ... waiting for the 3rd & 4th books from Interlibrary loan ...
Finished
and I am about 60% into a Tim Curran thriller:
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Thanks you Joe, Tim and Hugh for your valuable feedbacks :) Reading some of my native Bengali thrillers currently, I guess then I'll start Ice Hunt, Scarecrow, Scarecrow Returns, Amazonia, Subterranean in that order. ...And thank you for suggest Temple Hugh, its also on my next-read pile.
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Rizwan wrote: "Finished Area 7, and as usual a fun nonstop thrill-ride from Reilly, although not as jawdropping and addictive as Ice Station, I must say. A bit TOO MUCH to digest some plot-twists an..."Both are great books, I'm sure you'll enjoy both of them. Ice Hunt remains my favourite James Rollins book so I'd suggest you read that one first :-)
I've just stated
by Matthew Reilly. Really enjoying it so far.
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by Matthew Reilly. Really enjoying it so far."Please keep your seatbacks and tray tables in their upright and locked position and review the card in case of an inflight emergency...It's not going to slow down for a long time... in a good way!"
Rizwan wrote: "Thanks you Joe, Tim and Hugh for your valuable feedbacks :) Reading some of my native Bengali thrillers currently, I guess then I'll start Ice Hunt, Scarecrow, Scarecrow Returns, Amazonia, Subterra..."Rizwan: Not sure if anyone has suggested the Joe Ledger series of action thrillers (Jonathan Maberry) to you yet. From
to the book I am starting today:
. These would go along very well with the titles you have listed (which I have read and enjoyed them all).P.S. Have you read any of the Chess Team thrillers by Jeremy Robinson? Great action! The first one published was
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We did a group read of Patient Zero. it's a good read!
Thanks very much David, but I already have not only the Joe Ledger series and Chess team series, but the Alex Hunter series, MHI series, Event Group series and many other similar action-adventure series on my very lengthy current/next read list :) (not to mention the rest of the Jack Reacher & Dresden Files books) All of them just look awesome, and I can't wait to finish them off one by one.... I guess ALL I need now is just enough time to actually read them as soon as possible!
Tad wrote: "Just started reading an advance copy of Runner by Patrick Lee. Man is it fast paced! Don't think this one will take me more than a da..."Darn , not on kindle til February. I will put it on my list.
I. Curmudgeon wrote: "Tim "The Enchanter" wrote: "Ice Hunt is my favourite Rollins. I would read that."I'm a big Ice Hunt fan too. I also liked Subterranean a lot and Amazonia."
Ice Hunt was a bit too grim for me. My favorite was the one in the Saudi desert. Duh... (Part of my memory comes and goes.) His have gotten more realistic over time. Well, for sci-fi.
I also liked Altar of Eden a lot.
Patricia wrote: "I. Curmudgeon wrote: "Tim "The Enchanter" wrote: "Ice Hunt is my favourite Rollins. I would read that."I'm a big Ice Hunt fan too. I also liked Subterranean a lot and Amazonia."
Ice Hunt was a ..."
Altar of Eden was my favorite of his work. I've met him, interviewed him for my blog, and every time I ask, "When will we see the sequel to A of E?" Every time he tells me "soon, working on it". Must be tough to work on because he's been telling me that for three years now :)
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Not enjoying King of Thorns nearly as much as the first in the series. Seems like more filler as compared to the first one. Gonna' try to power through.
Not 100% certain everyone in the group would see this as Action/Adventure but it is a thriller with quite a bit of action, so hopefully. Anyway, just finished
and absolutely loved it, posted a review.
Magicats wrote: Darn , not on kindle til February. I will put it on my list. Runner was a blast. I blew through it in 2 days. Here's a link to my review if you're interested: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
David wrote: "Not 100% certain everyone in the group would see this as Action/Adventure but it is a thriller with quite a bit of action, so hopefully. Anyway, just finished and ab..."I read and enjoyed The Big Blowdown so this is definitely on my radar.
About 2/3s of the way through William Boyd's take on James Bond, and enjoying it so far...
Tad wrote: "Magicats wrote: Darn , not on kindle til February. I will put it on my list. Runner was a blast. I blew through it in 2 days. Here's a link to my review if you're interested: ..."
It sounds great. Really looking forward to getting it. Thanks.
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The grimnoir chronicles are pretty good too but quite different