The Kill Box

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Summary: This technothriller rocks
Review: A timely and thrilling story which revolves around Iraq's plans, or more precisely Odai Hussein acting against the wishes of father Saddam, developing biological weapons of devastating effect. Who can stop him? Enter the CIA's black ops specialists at a secret base in the Tigris valley, an ace F-15E pilot and his weapons officer Killer, Aria, a half-British, half-Kurdish spy who must get to Hussein to learn of the weapons manufacturing plant that Saddam prohibits the UN from entering at the start of the story and a squadron of B-1 bombers who are the last line of defence. THis collection are up against Hussein and his terrorists who down Air Force One, then proceed to carry out a plan which could devastate the US! Who will save the day? The outcome isn't so obvious as you think, there's some interesting twists towards the end! I read this one in less than a day, and can safely say it has everything - easy reading narrative with all technical detail descriptions adopting the KISS approach(that's keep it simple stupid), well-researched locations and well-crafted characters and suspense. Enough flying sequences as well to keep fans of Dale Brown happy until his next one's out!

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Summary: Great, Great Book!!!!
Review: I loved it! Edge of your seat action! I can't wait for another book by Chris Stewart! I love his writing style. Good clean excitement!! The only bad thing is that I stay up too late at night reading, I JUST CAN'T PUT IT DOWN! I recommend his books to everyone I know!!!!

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Summary: Easy reading, a bit long, part unbelievable
Review: Maj. Chris Stewart's second novel is well written and original. Stewart's writing has gotten better since his first novel Shattered Bone, and he uses more adjectives to convey better imagery to the reader. The plot is great, the tension gripping, and altogether Stewart is certainly proving himself as a writer of military techno-thrillers. I only had one problem with The Kill Box. This is the second time he has named one of his characters "Wallet". In Shattered Bone the Secretary of Defense is named "Wallet". Now it's the Air Force Chief of Staff. What gives? Other than that little annoyance, The Kill Box was great. I only hope his next book, The Third Consequence, doesn't do this.

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Summary: A book hard to put down.
Review: The Kill Box is a great action thriller that thrusts the reader into the action immediately. The author's first hand experience with the military, aircraft, and the tactics used, make the story gripping and exciting from start to finish. A great amount of detail was put into this book which paints an excellent picture as if the reader is actually taking part in the story. He describes military planning, briefings, and politics with amazing reality.
The story line is very good and leaves the reader guessing at every twist and turn of the plot. I normally find it hard to have a book capture my total attention from cover to cover, but this book had me on the edge of my seat as I found it hard to put it down.
I have served in the military and have seen and heard most military acronyms. Chris Stewart goes to great lengths to work many military acronyms into his story. I think the author could better the story if there were fewer explanations of the acronyms and added civilian terminology to let readers of nonmilitary knowledge better understand what he is trying to explain.
Overall, the book is very good and I would recommend it to anyone who likes military or spy stories.

Rating:
Summary: A book hard to put down.
Review: The Kill Box is a great action thriller that thrusts the reader into the action immediately. The author's first hand experience with the military, aircraft, and the tactics used, make the story gripping and exciting from start to finish. A great amount of detail was put into this book which paints an excellent picture as if the reader is actually taking part in the story. He describes military planning, briefings, and politics with amazing reality.
The story line is very good and leaves the reader guessing at every twist and turn of the plot. I normally find it hard to have a book capture my total attention from cover to cover, but this book had me on the edge of my seat as I found it hard to put it down.
I have served in the military and have seen and heard most military acronyms. Chris Stewart goes to great lengths to work many military acronyms into his story. I think the author could better the story if there were fewer explanations of the acronyms and added civilian terminology to let readers of nonmilitary knowledge better understand what he is trying to explain.
Overall, the book is very good and I would recommend it to anyone who likes military or spy stories.

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Summary: The Best Thriller you will have read
Review: This is one of the best techno-thrillers I've read. The plot is believable and the details are interesting. And it has a surprising end to boot!

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Summary: A Great Read
Review: This is one of the best techno-thrillers I've read. The plot is believable and the details are interesting. And it has a surprising end to boot!

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Summary: The Best Thriller you will have read
Review: This is the real article. Stewart is an authentic practioneer who really knows of what he writes. The intrigue of his book is that he was one of the countries top pilots of the B-52 bomber. Hence, when he describes mission briefings, flight and weapon details, he is intimately familiar with what really happens. He offers a unique insight into the mind of the fighter pilot and his environment. Stewart also tells a riveting story based on "what if" scenarios that made it difficult to put down his book. Particulary given the importance of the Air Force in Afganistan, Serbia, Iraq, Stewart's books are a must read for anyone trying to gain a better understanding of what pilots are feeling and experiencing in this current tumultuous environment. I dropped the Clancy books for an author (Stewart) who isn't guessing about his subject material.

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Summary: Strap yourself in..
Review: This real-life pilot writes a page turning tecno-thriller that keeps your attention all the way through a good action-packed ending. Bio warfare combined with the plight of the Iraqi populace make for solid reading.

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Summary: Seen it all before
Review: Yet another book that is so much of a "seen it before" syndrome it is nearly sickening. The "evil" Arabs, the "humanizing" female agent, the "supermen" american military, and the "ultimate" weapon. There is nothing original about this book - but at least it is a decently written derivative work.

Are there no original plots left in the techno-thriller category or are us fans forced to feed on leftover warm mash (and pretend with enjoy it) like the Star Wars and Star Trek fans.