- Paperback: 608 pages
- Publisher: Jove (MM); 1st mmpb edition (Mar 26 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0515132780
- ISBN-13: 978-0515132786
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 9.9 x 3.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 227 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #93,827 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Twelve years ago, Agent Briggs Tanner was sent into China to help strategic mastermind General Han Soong defect to the West. The escape went perfectly, until, somehow, the secret police interrupted them at the final rendezvous. Tanner barely escaped the country -- but Soong and his family were arrested, and made to disappear...
Now, Soong has resurfaced. He's contacted the CIA with the message that he is alive and must get out of China -- and the only person he will trust is Briggs Tanner. But even as Tanner prepares to confront the chaos of his own past and once again go up against China's brutal secret police, forces around the globe are watching him, waiting for the moment that will secure their power, lead the world to the brink of war -- and seal Tanner's fate once and for all...
Now, Soong has resurfaced. He's contacted the CIA with the message that he is alive and must get out of China -- and the only person he will trust is Briggs Tanner. But even as Tanner prepares to confront the chaos of his own past and once again go up against China's brutal secret police, forces around the globe are watching him, waiting for the moment that will secure their power, lead the world to the brink of war -- and seal Tanner's fate once and for all...
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Even more suspensful than End of Enemies,
By "bane_the_bard" (Smell Segundo) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Wall Of Night (Paperback)
I literally read the last 200 pages of this book in one night staying up until 3 am to do so. Espionage and entrigue all over the place, this book is great.However, I have to hope that Grant based some of the events of this book on reality or other fiction (particularly the early escapades of the Zi's), because if he thought about that on his own, then he is really one sick cookie.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another winner!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Wall Of Night (Paperback)
I found Blackwood's second Tanner novel even better than the first, and I can only see Blackwood's books getting better and better in the future!Tanner is a man with a past, and in The Wall of Night he's given an opportunity to make right something in his past that went terribly wrong. Briggs Tanner is a refreshing everyday hero who isn't "super human" or "all action". He's an average man with a very above average job. He's humble. And I find that very appealing in a character. I can only hope that we see more novels from Grant Blackwood featuring Briggs Tanner. I want to learn more about him and his life while watching him as he continues to do jobs that others aren't willing, or have the training, to do. Espionage/Thrillers usually aren't the kinds of books I read, but for Blackwood I will continue to make the exception. Highly entertaining reads!!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great thriller from a new author,
By Pangloss "soldierblue" (Woodstock, Georgia USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Wall Of Night (Paperback)
This is the second book I have read by Mr. Blackwood and it was as thrilling as the first. This is pure escapism action with a fairly plausible plot line. Briggs Tanner is a great protaginist although he seems almost super human sometimes and is able to escape from impossible situations. This story is similar to those of Clancy and others, but with less technical detail and more focus on plot and characters. The only fault I can find is with the editing. There were quite a few typographical errors that should have been caught. I have seen similar errors in other books from this publisher.I hope Mr. Blackwood brings back this cast of characters in future novels.
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