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Summary: Prepare To Be Scorched
Review: Spun around a theme that is increasingly common, "No Other Option" deals with a rogue special forces operative who has gone beyound the law and must be stopped. Because of the character's background, horrific violence trails in the wake of his escape path. The closest hunter to think like him is his protege, the CIA operative he trained, but more than the CIA wants this mad man. So does the Fugative Investigative Strike Team of U.S. Marshalls and a local woman detective who abhors predators and rapists. The cast is fascinating. The action, nerve wracking. The pace, dizzying. The facts, gory. And the story, totally absorbing. Marcus Wynne writes like an old master even though this is his first thriller. A remarkable feat.
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Summary: An exciting thriller
Review: The president signed the executive order forming Dominance Rain, an ultra elite group of twelve operatives who made the SEALS, Special Forces and other upper echelon units look lie wimps. Very few people know that this cell exists as a cross between the military and the CIA handling special assignments. However, the cadre's top gun, Jonny Maxwell is convicted of rape and sent to Leavenworth based on the testimony of his best friend and fellow dog Dale Miller.
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NO OTHER OPTION is an exciting thriller that works on two levels. First off, the story line flows with bodies from the start, as Jonny has no remorse while killing. On the other hand, the plot asks a much deeper question as to why a highly respected individual goes bad, but Marcus Wynne cleverly avoids pat pseudo-psychological responses. Instead the audience has a winner that takes a suspense action packed chiller with provocative concepts to a level rarely seen by a veteran writer let alone a debut author Like Mr. Wynne. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: Who Will Guard the Guards?
Review: This engaging combination of military action thriller and police procedural is a first novel by Marcus Wynne, who has considerable credentials in the same fields of expertise as many of his characters. It pursues an old theme, that of the good soldier gone bad, and does so with a quiet competence that makes it a very convincing read. Jonny Maxwell was once the top member of Dominance Rain, a secret CIA dirty work team. All of the team are the very best, but Jonny was even a little bit better. Unfortunately, his tastes also ran to violent sex with unwilling victims. Finally discovered, Maxwell was sentenced to a long prison term. Unfortunately, luck and a bit of planning enables him to escape. Dale Miller, once Jonny's best friend, is assigned to aid a team of U.S. Marshals in bringing Jonny back quickly, before the entire special forces group is exposed. The first part of the book tells the story of Maxwell's escape and the efforts of Dale Miller and the Marshals (led by Jed Loveless) to bring him in. Miller and Loveless have a love/hate relationship that subtly interferes with the effectiveness of the team. As the Marshals bicker, Maxwell cut's a grim swath in the Milwaukee area. Jonny seems to be able to run rings around his pursuit at will. He engineers deadly bank theft that turns into a major slaughter. Then he manages to fake his death, fool the Marshals, and leave Dale mystified. Maxwell isn't just good at what he does, he is deadly, and hates to leave witnesses. The story turns to Minneapolis, the next stop on Maxwell's quest for the resources to succesfully flee the U.S. and set up a new life. Unfortunately for Jonny (and his victims) his penchant for rape brings him to the attention of Detective Nina Capushek of the Sex Crime Unit. When Nina recognizes the Jonny Maxwell's signature in a recent rape case she comes into contact with Dale Miller. Fearing the worst, Dale arrives in Minneapolis and, in very short order, is providing assistance to the Minneapolis police. The violence escalates and the book proceeds inexorably to its final confrontation. Characterization is just right for this kind of book. Jonny's behavior unfolds a piece at a time, as the story requires. Rather than long explanations of his childhood trauma, we are given sudden, sharp insights. Indeed, Marcus Wynne is what I would call a 'just enough' author. Each character has just enough detail, there is just enough armament detail to satisfy the military enthusiasm, and just enough violence to keep the reader riveted. "No Other Option" is far better than just a decent first novel. We are promised that there is more to come, and I'm looking forward to it. Marc Ruby - for The Mystery Reader
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Summary: Nonstop Action!
Review: This is definitely one of the more thrilling books that you will ever read. Jonny Maxwell,a special forces soldier has
turned into a murderer and rapist. He is tracked by his former partner and teammate Dale Miller. Both of them were a part of Dominance Rain,an elete group of American assassins.Maxwell has been imprisoned but escapes.Miller becomes part of a U.S. Marshall's team charged with catching Maxwell. Miller becomes acquainted with a detective named Nina who becomes a part of the hunt. Maxwell employs his Special Services training to wreak
and evade capture. He kills several policemen and wins many gun battles during the story.All the whike Miller and his group are trying to capture Maxwell.This is a story that will grab your imagination. Read this book. You will enjoy it.
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Summary: Awesome book
Review: This is the greatest book I've ever read. It goes more in depth into the mind of a special agent than any other book I've ever read. This is the perfect choice for the person who loves a suspense/ action thriller. I recommend that everyone reads this. You won't be able to put it down.
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Summary: For those who want to read "real" fiction
Review: Through his fictional characters, Marcus Wynne tells the story of America's covert intelligence organizations and the people who inhabit that dark world. And he tells it as it will never be told in print, except as a novel... though none the less true, even if the form is called fiction. NO OTHER OPTION tells the story of the people who are sent to do America's dirty work, and this story gives great insight into how they do it. This book is not just peppered with the jargon of our covert operatives, not just descriptive of the weaponry, but gives the reader insight into the how these inhabitants of that dark world think. It may be told as fiction, but it's all fact. Fans of thrillers get a bonus with the publication of NO OTHER OPTION. It marks the first novel by a covert operator who knows how to write... and a writer who truly understands covert operations. Marcus Wynne may be writing fiction, but this is how it is in the world of covert intelligence organizations, and he goes to great lengths to help us understand the thinking and actions of those that have lived the life. G. Diamond
Intelligence Section
USMCR (1957 - 1965)
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Summary: A Great Thriller!
Review: What a great read! Along the lines of Rambo or Silence of the Lambs, this book had me from the beginning, and didn't stop spinning until the end. I enjoyed the psychological aspects the most, but the intense momentum will keep anyone on their toes. Wynne can make you really care about the characters (good and bad!), and I'm still wondering how they all are doing... I can't wait to read Wynne's next novel!
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Summary: WHAT AN INCREDIBLE BOOK!
Review: Where has Marcus Wynne been all my literary life? For someone who loves special operations/military type fiction, this is an incredible book. I hate to use cliches here but No Other Option really is an "edge of your seat thriller". The reader feels as though he or she actually knows the characters. Wynne's ability to vividly portray Dale Miller, Jonny Maxwell, and Nina Capushek, completely blows the reader away.
Mr. Wynne, if you read this, I'd just like to say (and I'm not sucking up to you here, I'm being honest) that I have never before read a book that mixes a Hemingway-like talent to vividly portray characters, their thoughts and feelings, with special operations scenarios. Also, I'd really like to know if the character of Nina Capushek is based on anyone and if so, may I please have her number?
Nina is hot, tough, and funny at the same time, which is awesome. Dale and Jonny are great characters as well. Dale is not the typical fictional spec ops guy. Usually, they're portrayed as simply gung ho with no feelings. But Dale has emotions that make him so human. As for Jonny, I don't think I've read a book in which I feel sorry for the antagonist. Jonny is an amazing character.
In short, if I could give this book more than 5 stars, I would. Thank you so much Mr. Wynne! I can't wait for the sequel.
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