Posted on 11/29/2008 9:12:27 PM PST by Tuxedo
I have read all the books from Brad Thor and Vince Flynn and am looking for someone's work along those lines to read on an upcoming trip. Any suggestions out there? I really enjoyed both Flynn and Thor. I have read Jon Land and was reading Lee Child until his last novel revealed his leftist leanings. Thanks for your replies!
Daniel Silva, Harlen Coben, Michael Connelly, David
Baldacci, Robert B Parker, Jonathan Kellerman, to name a few.
I am interested in Baldacci. I read some of the story summaries.
For others who asked: these writers write generally Political Thrillers - generally anti-terrorism stories. Think James Bond, but for today where the enemy is far more nebulous. Most Freepers I believe will like reading Vince Flynn in particular, who I recently found out is a personal friend of Rush. Both authors (Thor and Flynn) use a evolving set of characters and the books all progress on a time line. They are also similar to Tom Clancy and Clive Cussler.
I am not much into classics. Thanks to all who replied. Even to the humorous posts. I especially liked the Archie Comics - used to read those when I was a kid (I am 43).
FReegards,
Tuxedo
Stephen Hunter
Point of Impact
Dirty White Boys
Black Light
Time to Hunt
Hot Springs
Pale Horse Coming
Havana
47Th Samurai
Night of Thunder
With Michener books, you can start anywhere, but my three favorites were "Alaska", "Space", and "Poland."
Joel Rosenberg...anything he writes is excellent
Anything written by Nevil Shute. My favorite is Trustee From the Toolroom.
Watchmen by Alan Moore. Yes, it’s a graphic novel, which makes people think it’s just a ‘comic book’ and therefore can’t contain anything of quality, but it’s extremely well-written and intelligent and layered with more symbolism and imagery than any ‘regular’ novel I’ve read recently. And, after you finish reading it, take a look at the Wikipedia entry, then the movie trailer.
Thanks! I plan to also sample some of Brad Meltzer’s work. I liked the idea of a consistent character set like Thor and Flynn use. Also have heard great things about Rosenberg. I need to pick up about 4-5 novels. Boring trip coming up (ASTM meetings and stuck in a hotel room and two 2-hour flights and airport sitting).
Many have come up with great suggestions...I’ll add the
Amos Walker series by Loren D. Estleman. I would suggest you
get a library card and make use of searching for authors or
interests...you’ll save alot of cash.
ROFL
J.A. Jance has a series with a police detective in Seattle that is worth reading. Harlan Coben holds my familys’ interest as well. Happy reading
saltnlemons
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