| Child, Lee | Nothing to Lose: The Jack Reacher action/adventure novels are well-written with good narrative force.
Best not to wonder why those who attack Reacher, singly or in groups, only to be beaten down by his hand-combat skills, never use guns. |
| Griffin, W.E.B. | Any book: Promising series that seemed to be kind of a military procedural, but ultimately seem
to be more of a drama of military manners and etiquette. The fact that every protagonist seemed to be independently wealthy, flying personal
lear jets to and from bases, crossed my plausibility line. |
| Khoury, Raymond | The Sanctuary: Adventure/Science thriller got 3/4 of the way through it and couldn't finish
due to lack of narrative force, implausibility, and predictability. |
| McGarrity, Michael | Hermit's Peak: Passable procedural, slight distraction with environmental sidestory. |
| Mills, Kyle |
Sphere of Influence: Familiar plot with loyal government agent having special forces type skills,
betrayed by corrupt higher-ups, going rogue with entire government after him, eluding his enemies, and ultimately exposing corruption and finding romance.
Obviously when you know the story just from reading the publisher's promo on the cover, it all depends on the execution. This one was well written, and I would read
more from Mills. |
| Napier, Bill | Revelation: Promising start as spy/science thriller.
Stopped reading when it became apparent that global warming was integral part of plot. |
| Hewson, David | The Lizard's Bite: Barely finished due to lack of narrative force and drifting plot.
Deus Ex Machina resolution of central plot conflict made me wish I hadn't bothered. |