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Bordering on techno-thriller territory, this slick, suspenseful debut imagines a new breed of "smart drug" that produces some deadly side effects. After complaining about life in desperate times to his drug dealer/ex-brother-in-law Vernon, divorced Manhattan copywriter Eddie Spinola is tempted by the glittering promise of MDT-48, an illegal, nearly unknown designer medication guaranteed to spike intelligence and personality in mere minutes. It really works, but Eddie's initial rush is so mind-blowing that even discovering Vernon's murdered body (and a hidden stash of cash and pills) barely interrupts his growing addiction. He chooses to ignore the mounting side effects of MDT-48: piercing headaches, intense bouts of rage and "trip-switching," a phenomenon in which time moves with a stop-motion quality. Day trading on the stock market like a seasoned professional, Eddie soon becomes an immensely wealthy junkie armed with awe-inspiring artistic and financial brainpower. But when he's implicated in the brutal murder of a high-profile artist's wife and also linked to pharmaceutical espionage, his perfect new world unravels and the shocking truth about MDT-48's origin and purpose is revealed. Glynn's sustained, rapid-fire pace hurls readers headfirst toward a gripping, if bleak, conclusion that makes for some breathless page-turning. Dublin-based Glynn, who lived in New York for four years, gets the frenzied pace of the city just right. And though Eddie's demise is foreshadowed from the opening paragraph, his likability as a protagonist serves the swift and thrilling narrative well. Fine secondary characters like shady Russian loan shark Gennady and Eddie's ex-wife Melissa appear in many scenes, but the reader remains riveted to Eddie's fate in this impeccably imagined and executed debut. (Jan.) Forecast: Young, hip readers who are open to experimentation will be the first audience for this credible and timely thriller. Word of mouth will do the rest.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Eddie, a small time New Yorker who earns his living pounding out copy for illustrated manuals finds his life changes dramatically when a drug dealer introduces him to an amazing new designer drug that enables his resources of intelligence and drive function with amazing efficiency. When his dealer is murdered he escapes with a large stash and starts to make the kind of money about which he has only dreamed. However, there is a downside of blinding headaches, irrational behaviour - and worse is to follow in this high-voltage debut thriller.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
An entertaining read but little more,
By Sven Verstrepen (Antwerp, Belgium) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Dark Fields (Hardcover)
I bought this novel based on the synopsis and customer reviews I found here. I usually like techno-style, sci-fi thrillers with a realistic edge. The Dark Fields is certainly not a bad read but it lacks that extra something which makes it truly unique or unforgettable. It's fast-paced and original, but never gripping. Especially the end I found a bit predictable and disappointing. Still I'm looking forward to Glynn's next book.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better than I expected.,
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This review is from: The Dark Fields (Hardcover)
Frankly, I thought the blurbs on this novel damned it with faint praise. Some writer said it was a good "start" for Glynn. Someone else called it "slick." I was expecting it to be kind of a silly romp. Instead, I thought the idea of this drug posed interesting questions. So what if it kills you. Life is terminal. I want some! I had no fault to find with the writing style. It was fast and transparent. That is a lot more difficult to achieve than many realize. This is a very good thriller.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Makes you yearn for your own MDT,
By ostawookiee "ostawookiee" (Winston-Salem, NC USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Dark Fields (Paperback)
An engaging read. I loved the premise, but didn't necessarily buy into how the main character made use of his newly obtained abilities. The book could have used a bit more polishing I think, but regardless, it definitely kept me interested. I would love to read a sequel about a world where the MDT kinks have been worked out, and it's as common as a daily vitamin.
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