The Succession

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Summary: One of the best action-thrillers I've ever read
Review: This book is so fast paced and graphic that it is like living a story, instead of reading a story. Plus I totally agree with the author's take on the out-of-control, moralistic culture this country has become. I highly recommend it to anyone who likes good writing and who has a brain for what's going wrong with this country.

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Summary: The Succession is a success
Review: This is a thrilling book! I always enjoy the start of any good adventure, the set up of characters, the way the author involves us in the plot line, how the literary voice can change with different characters. The "Succession" is an excellent example of how a great start can become a thrill ride by the end. I basically ate this book in three bites, the third being a great gulp of the last half. The author seems to have a realistic grasp of many of the details of dirty underworld dealings. You can't tell if he is just making up pure fiction or if there is some personal experience involved. If I had one critizism of the book it would be that it was much too short. I enjoyed the characters and would like to see them in another adventure that would give us a closer glimpse into their background. As it is we get to see just enough to make us wonder. A very worthy first novel, I am eager for the next.

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Summary: The Succession is a success
Review: This is a thrilling book! I always enjoy the start of any good adventure, the set up of characters, the way the author involves us in the plot line, how the literary voice can change with different characters. The "Succession" is an excellent example of how a great start can become a thrill ride by the end. I basically ate this book in three bites, the third being a great gulp of the last half. The author seems to have a realistic grasp of many of the details of dirty underworld dealings. You can't tell if he is just making up pure fiction or if there is some personal experience involved. If I had one critizism of the book it would be that it was much too short. I enjoyed the characters and would like to see them in another adventure that would give us a closer glimpse into their background. As it is we get to see just enough to make us wonder. A very worthy first novel, I am eager for the next.

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Summary: i don't understand all the fuss
Review: This is not a good book. Its poorly written and the plot is comedically stupid.

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Summary: i don't understand all the fuss
Review: This is not a good book. Its poorly written and the plot is comedically stupid.

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Summary: A deeply satisfying story that never disappoints
Review: This is the fastest-paced, most exciting book I've ever read! This guy De Mesterton has invented a new writing style. "The Succession" is like a blend of a novel and a film. It's unbelievably visual. Each new chapter marks a new setting, like scenes in a movie. There are no annoying, lame, unanswered questions; it all makes complete sense; the structure is brilliant--it's crafted like a Swiss watch. And it ends in a satisfying manner. (This is my pet peeve: most stories just run out of gas at the end, but not this one, it actually gets better as it unfolds.) I read it twice. It has everything except moronic, gratuitous explosions. There's action, intrigue, romance, redemption, fascinating characters, and cool locations. This is truly a great book!

Rating:
Summary: A deeply satisfying story that never disappoints
Review: This is the fastest-paced, most exciting book I've ever read! This guy De Mesterton has invented a new writing style. "The Succession" is like a blend of a novel and a film. It's unbelievably visual. Each new chapter marks a new setting, like scenes in a movie. There are no annoying, lame, unanswered questions; it all makes complete sense; the structure is brilliant--it's crafted like a Swiss watch. And it ends in a satisfying manner. (This is my pet peeve: most stories just run out of gas at the end, but not this one, it actually gets better as it unfolds.) I read it twice. It has everything except moronic, gratuitous explosions. There's action, intrigue, romance, redemption, fascinating characters, and cool locations. This is truly a great book!

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Summary: TWISTED MORAL CRUSADERS IN A TALE OF PASSION AND INTRIGUE
Review: What would happen if the elite "American royalty," including movie stars and sports celebrities, were sacrificed in the name of morality? What if highly trained assassins united to rid the nation of greed, disloyalty and corrupt values, executing people who represent moral indecency? Jean-Jacques de Mesterton tells this tale of conspiracy in The Succession. The novel centers around Jack MacMaster. MacMaster is a skilled professional soldier who previously worked for one of the most influential men in international affairs. He is now recruited for an execution mission that targets persons who sensationalize corrupt virtues. As the group of assassins murder celebrities and politicians one-by-one, the media goes wild and the government is baffled. The killers' precision and expertise provoke fear and apprehension in America and throughout nations abroad. No one can identify the motive. Once de Mesterton unveils that the killers are on a moral crusade, the new question is who are these killers and how much power do they have? To answer this question, he brings readers into Jack MacMaster's complex past as this web of conspiracy untangles. De Mesterton writes The Succession as a perfect blend of a mystery novel and an action film. The book's structure resembles a film, with a distinct timeline and a visual, fast-paced story. The chapters unfold like scenes, as developments in the plot evolve with each change in setting. Without the visual stimulation of a film, however, readers get to experience this movie-like plot without sacrificing imagination. Readers can be captivated like a live audience while each person's vision of the characters and settings remains unique. The Succession is perfect for anyone who, like me, enjoys stories that are fast-paced, exciting, and visual.