- Hardcover: 462 pages
- Publisher: Pan Australia (Nov 1 2003)
- ISBN-10: 0732911168
- ISBN-13: 978-0732911164
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16 x 4.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 798 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
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From Publishers Weekly
The seemingly indestructible Marine captain Shane "Scarecrow" Schofield returns in this high-octane adventure from Reilly (Area 7, etc.). This time out, Schofield finds himself, along with 14 other members of the world's most elite military units, being hunted by a seemingly endless army of bounty hunters. The prize for the hunters is $18.6 million per head, and all 15 heads must be taken within six days. The search for the person behind this bounty hunt takes Schofield and his loyal band of marines around the world and in and out of one life-threatening situation after another. Reilly knows exactly what kind of book he's writing. His heroes are brave and self-sacrificing, his villains are bloodthirsty and ruthless, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Narrator Sowers is in perfect synch with Reilly's storytelling. Obviously enjoying himself, he knows just what words to punch in order to get the most out of each action-packed sentence, and he supports his Clint Eastwood-like delivery of Schofield's dialogue by giving each of the numerous secondary characters their own distinct voices and accents. Those who like their adventures fast and furious will not be disappointed by this energetic production.
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Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Booklist
James Bond and Dirk Pitt can step aside--a new action hero has arrived to take their place in Reilly's latest roller-coaster ride. In the third outing for Shane "Scarecrow" Schofield (after Ice Station,1999, and Area 7, 2002), the U.S. Marine Corps captain is pitted against a colorful collection of bad guys (and gals) as he finds himself one of 15 men who have been put on an international hit list. A shadowy group of billionaires calling themselves the Council have put a price of $18.6 million on the head of each person on the list--literally, as the head must be exchanged for the bounty--and the assassinations all have to be completed within a 24-hour period. Schofield, aided by his resourceful sidekick Gunnery Sergeant Gena "Mother" Newman, must dodge the bounty hunters after his head as well as discover what common denominator binds the 15 men together. This thrill fest is highly recommended for all fiction collections--even the most jaded readers will need to fasten their seatbelts and hang on for dear life. Michael Gannon
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Fabulous Story!,
By Victoria Taylor Murray "Book Maven" (Kentucky, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Scarecrow (Hardcover)
Scarecrow by talented writer Matthew Reilly was such a fabulous story! I loved the characters and the plot had me wanting more! All the markings of a great writer to be sure! (Highly Recommended!)
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Long live the Scarecrow!,
By Brian (PA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Scarecrow (Hardcover)
When I finally heard that Scarecrow was released in the States, I just had to get it. I've read Ice Station and Area 7 and I was sure Scarecrow would be just as good. Yet I was wrong....Scarecrow is actually ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!!!!! Reilly is amazing! Just as I was thinking how could he possibly top off the first two Shane Schofield novels I was blown away by how much detail, action, entertainment, and raw human emotion was in this book. The first two books Scarecrow targeted others, and that was a fun ride. Now that he's the one being targeted, Scarecrow's mind goes into overdrive and takes the reader to new heights. So many twists in the novel that you would not know what to expect next. You would expect one thing but then immediately that theory would be shot to hell. And Reilly even manages to throw in some of today's current events into the novel to give the plot some realism and manged to blend it all in beautifully and crisply. The great thing about Scarecrow is you don't have to read the previous Scarecrow novels (although it would be good in order to understand some of the small references made to past events into Scarecrow's life, also why wouldn't you want to read the first two novels?????!!!) and the human emotion displayed in this book is raw and very heartfelt. There are few action novels that have that. Overall Scarecrow is absolutely THE BEST Shane Schofield novel to date. I cannot wait until Reilly puts out the next one. Matt keep up the great work and keep us readers happy! LONG LIVE THE SCARECROW!
4.0 out of 5 stars
Absurd....but highly entertaining,
By Kris Hollywood "Kris" (Calgary, AB) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Scarecrow (Mass Market Paperback)
This book, like all Matthew Reilly's other books are just over the top. Non-stop action and absurdity are commonplace, but sometimes you just need to let your brain rest and be entertained.I am a big fan of Matthew Reilly, and Scarecrow is great. Not as good as Ice Station, but still highly entertaining. If you are looking for something that will keep you entertained but not difficult to read then this is a great bet.
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