Rapid Descent : Disaster in Boston Harbor

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Summary: Scientist and musician spins spellbinding story
Review: Rapid Descent: Disaster in Boston Harbor is wonderfully crafted. J. P. Polidoro exhibits his scientific prowess through the detail and logic of this story of an ill-fated commuter flight and the havoc it produces. It is almost like reading a documentary. The musician shines through in the beauty and control Polidoro has with language. He is precise but elegant. Without giving away the surprise ending, Polidoro has woven in plenty of human drama as well. I couldn't put it down.

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Summary: Fast-paced action
Review: The action comes at you a mile a minute as a commuter plane takes off from Boston for a short flight to New Hampshire that should, under normal circumstances, be quick and uneventful. This, however, is no normal flight. Something has happened and the plane is in deep trouble. Even so, the plane might make it if only. . . . Polidoro presents an exciting tale and does so with great panache as he weaves the story of multiple characters whose lives are coming together at a critical moment while demonstrating a keen knowledge of detail that includes flight control, harbor safety, guitars, tunnel construction and lots more. Just when you thought there was nothing to driving through a tunnel or taking a short commuter hop, Polidoro comes along to smack you up-side your head. This is a good read and a real page-turner!

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Summary: Every current or past Bostonian should read this book
Review: Very simply, I was unable to put this book down. Not unlike some of the other reviewers I too was on my way to Boston on business whilst reading this "glued to my seat" book. For the first time, I can say that I was pleased for all the flight delays as I managed to finish reading this book on route. I am an avid reader and can say without reservation that Rapid Descent was easily as good as any of the books being written by some of the better known authors, such as Crichton, Grisham, Cook etc to name a few of my favorites. Well Done Dr. Jack when's the next one.....