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"It's enough to make Ludlum seem humdrum."
ATLANTA JOURNAL & CONSTITUTION
Christian Hatcher, the licensed killer they call the Shadow Warrior, is out of jail and looking for the betrayer that got him there. With his body wasted and his spirit nearly crushed, Hatcher returns to Hong Kong and Bangkok--deadly stops on the heroine pipeline--and comes closer to a solution that he fears to discover . . . .
"Diehl knows how to tell a story, and his novel moves."
THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW

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After years of imprisonment and enforced inactivity, special agent Christian Hatcher is summoned by Sloan, his former commander, for one last assignment--to rescue a general's son, long thought dead in Vietnam. Reissue. NYT. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Horse Play, Oct 6 2000

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Mike Wilson - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thai Horse (Mass Market Paperback)

The plot line, story and characters were good I just couldn't get into the book due to the writers (Diehl) style of writing. I had first read 'The Hunt' by Diehl and noticed it then but I thought I would give Diehl another chance especially with the plot line which interested me enough to try it. Diehl goes off on tangents and has very long sentences.

Very tough to read. I will not read another Diehl book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding writing, Sep 7 1999

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This review is from: Thai Horse (Mass Market Paperback)

As you read this story you will find that Christian hatcher is a man that was pulled from his prision cell to complete his role in the middle of a large and complex puzzle of spies thieves and drug lords. This story moves like a well written movie, all the splendor of the orient are displayed here. William Diehl one of the best modern writers outdoes himself, he creates a world that captures the imagination and takes the reader beyond excitement. The book is a must read for lovers of action hero types. Christian hatcher can match wits with Sherlok Holmes, has the finesse of James Bond and the destructive indifferent side of the terminator, three traits that are very difficult to mesh together in a single story or character. To william Diehl, thank you for writing such a captivating book, Outstanding writing, keep up the good work.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book to read!, Feb 10 2002

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M. Steffen (Des Moines, IA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Thai Horse (Mass Market Paperback)

This was the first Diehl's book I bought at college bookstore when I was a college student in late 80's (since the book was written in 1987, I probably bought it during that year or after). After I finished the book, I just loved it! That lead me to buy and read all of Diehl's books afterwards. All of his books or most were good. I bought a used Thai Horse book at used bookstore today because I wanted to read it again. I guess I just love Hatcher's character and perservence and that he never gave up hope.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for adventure lovers!
This novel is a throwback to when hero's had vulerabilities and doubt. When there was a chance they wouldn't make it out of a situation. Read more

Published 11 months ago by J Roche

2.0 out of 5 stars Not that Great
Interesting characters but drawn out without much plot and a lack luster ending.

Published on Mar 22 2001 by Adrian Yelverton