The Alpha Deception

Rating:
Summary: Another good one from Land
Review: "The Alpha Deception" is the second novel featuring Jon Land's recurring hero Blaine McCracken. While still a good read, it was not as entertaining as Land's previous novels, including "The Omega Command" -- McCracken's first adventure.

This one involves the discovery of a rare crystal that has unique powers. When it falls into the hands of the enemy, a death ray is created which destroys all carbon-based entities. A small town in Oregon is used as a test basis for the weapon and to show the world what power is harnessed by the weapon.

McCracken, a rogue agent who is no longer on the payroll for the U.S. Government, is called into action again. However, after becoming involved, his reasoning for stopping the weapon becomes personal in addition to saving the world. He eventually teams with a female Russian agent who is similar in nature to McCracken.

Unlike previous Land novels, the ending seems abrupt and should have been fleshed out a bit more. One of the two factions' efforts basically becomes meaningless. The mole is revealed, but simply surrenders which seemed to be the easy way out. Also, one of those that oppose McCracken's efforts seems to disappear at the end. If the ending had been better presented, this one would have been another five star effort from Jon Land.

Rating:
Summary: Another good one from Land
Review: "The Alpha Deception" is the second novel featuring Jon Land's recurring hero Blaine McCracken. While still a good read, it was not as entertaining as Land's previous novels, including "The Omega Command" -- McCracken's first adventure.

This one involves the discovery of a rare crystal that has unique powers. When it falls into the hands of the enemy, a death ray is created which destroys all carbon-based entities. A small town in Oregon is used as a test basis for the weapon and to show the world what power is harnessed by the weapon.

McCracken, a rogue agent who is no longer on the payroll for the U.S. Government, is called into action again. However, after becoming involved, his reasoning for stopping the weapon becomes personal in addition to saving the world. He eventually teams with a female Russian agent who is similar in nature to McCracken.

Unlike previous Land novels, the ending seems abrupt and should have been fleshed out a bit more. One of the two factions' efforts basically becomes meaningless. The mole is revealed, but simply surrenders which seemed to be the easy way out. Also, one of those that oppose McCracken's efforts seems to disappear at the end. If the ending had been better presented, this one would have been another five star effort from Jon Land.

Rating:
Summary: McCracken and Wareagle enter the Hellfire once again!
Review: The Earth is in peril of destruction, and it's up to Blaine,Wareagle and a beautiful Russian assassin to thwart the forces responsible. The people of a small Colorado town must endure the visciousness of a sadistic Nicaraguan major. The town is small but plays a big role to save Earth!