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In Hagberg's solid 10th thriller to feature ex-CIA director Kirk McGarvey (after Allah's Scorpion), McGarvey leaves retirement to look into the shooting death of a CIA operative in Chihuahua, Mexico. At the center of the mystery is Chinese superagent Gen. Liu Hung, who from his embassy compound in Mexico City throws lavish parties replete with underage whores for Mexican and U.S. officials. This is an espionage tale of deep intrigue, puzzles wrapped in enigmas, triple crosses and brutal murders perpetrated by ruthless killers—and those are just the CIA guys. At times, the action slows while traditional tradecraft is meticulously described and various characters sit around tables trying to figure out what's really going on. Hagberg is known for being prescient about terrorist events, and the finale sets up the terrifying challenge McGarvey will face in the next installment. One can only hope America's real-life enemies haven't thought to study this series. (Sept.)
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"Hagberg once again displays his wide and deep inside knowledge of intelligence and military tradecraft."--Publishers Weekly on Allah's Scorpion
“David Hagberg writes the most realistic, prophetic thrillers I have ever read. His books should be required reading in Washington.”—Stephen Coonts
“David Hagberg runs in the same fast, high-tech track as Clancy and his gung-ho colleagues, with lots of war games, fancy weapons, and much male bonding.”--The New York Daily News
“David Hagberg runs in the same fast, high-tech track as Clancy and his gung-ho colleagues, with lots of war games, fancy weapons, and much male bonding.”--The New York Daily News
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Disapointing,
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This review is from: Dance with the Dragon (Mass Market Paperback)
I have all of the Kirk McGarvey stories. In comparison to all of the others for which I rate 4 and 5 stars) this one was very disappointing. It had dragged on quite a bit.Maybe this is the end of Kirk McGarvey.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Loss,
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This review is from: Dance with the Dragon (Mass Market Paperback)
My money is more careful these days, but it was still wasted here. Maybe I can save yours. Cardboard characters remain stuck in a muddy plot. There's more suspense in waiting for a traffic light to turn green. It never does. I only gave it two stars because there are even worse books, for which a lower rating must be reserved.
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Beowulf lives in Kirk McGarvey,
By Robert C. Olson - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Dance with the Dragon (Hardcover)
An outstanding thriller. I have not read a Hagberg novel since Joshua's Hammer many years ago. It was good but there are so many excellent espionage writers today that I simply lost touch with Mr. Hagberg and his protagonist CIA operative Kirk McGarvey. Well, after reading Dance with the Dragon I am going to go back and read all the previous McGarvey books in the series. In essence, Dance with the Dragon is a tightly written, well thought out espionage story with numerous twists and turns to keep the reader on their mental toes. The plot flows with ease and just when you think you have it figured out it makes a hard turn keeping you guessing. Excellent use of detail and espionage trade craft. Fast paced with plenty of action, but presented in a realistic light so that the reader does not become jaded or fatigued.Basically, The story revolves around a "rogue"(?) Chinese top espionage agent, General Liu, and his past and present secretive actions and life. He is a devious, sexual deviant, egocentric sociopath that prides himself on his ability to outwit and control everything and everyone in his surroundings. He is extremely successful until he goes too far and has murdered a CIA operative in Mexico. Enter Kirk McGarvey, retired DCI (Director of Central Intelligence), who is asked by the current DCI to investigate the death. Thus commences the "Dance" between McGarvey and Liu. Excellently told, David Hagberg weaves a wonderfully intricate tale of suspense, love, death, and action. One of the highlights of this book is the superb character development throughout. Mr. Hagberg does a terrific job of fleshing out ALL his characters, warts and all. He goes to great lengths to insure the reader has an understanding of what is motivating the story's diverse cast of characters. His use of descriptive dialog between the characters is both energetic and informative and helps build the story's suspense. Some EXTREME and graphic sex and violence. Be warned that Mr. Hagberg pulls no punches and some of the narrative could be upsetting to some readers. All germane to the story but explicit. Some strong language but in the real world of espionage this is how people talk. Highly recommended. Excellent for that long, boring transoceanic flight or wait in the dentist office. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
A dissappointment,
By j Wilson "jw" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Dance with the Dragon (Mass Market Paperback)
I love the McGarvey Series, but I agree this was at best half a book. I hope Hagberg is not degenerating like Tom Clancy did. I was reading it and nothing was going on, the pages were dwindling, until nothing left. Left very unsatisfied. McGarvey didn't do anything. not at all like the previous novels. Going to give the series one more chance.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Don't waste your time.,
By P. J. Walsh - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Dance with the Dragon (Mass Market Paperback)
Talk, talk, talk, and very little action. The bulk of this book serves only to tell the reader that a) General Liu is a very, very, very bad man, and b) something very, very, very bad is going to happen. I don't think I will spoil the plot for anyone when I say that McGarvey kills Liu (of course he does!). We don't find out what the very very bad thing is until the last three pages of the book. But guess what? It doesn't happen in this book, it happens in the sequel!!The "meat" of this story could easily condense into a single chapter to start off the sequel. There are pages and pages of inane, repetitive dialog. I think Hagberg has deliberately fluffed up this book so he could sell two books instead of one. But maybe I'm getting ahead of myself; there's no guarantee that he'll finish the story in the sequel! I don't think I'll buy it to find out. |
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