Pirate: A Thriller (Hawke)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 640 pages
• Published by: Pocket Star June 27, 2006
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1416510796
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1416510796
• Book Dimensions: 7.4 x 4.1 x 1.6 inches
• Weighs: 12.8 ounces

From AudioFile
The third of Ted Bell's thrillers with Lord Alex Hawke as the hero has arrived. This time Hawke's job is to the save the United States from nuclear devastation at the hands of France and China. Hawke is a modern-day Batman with his wealth, talent, and level-headed execution. John Shea helps make the characters credible with his extreme proficiency of British, Chinese, and American accents, especially when the plot seems farfetched. His skill is apparent in conversations between the French Bonaparte and the Chinese assassin, Hu Xu. Shea overcomes some of the far-reaching plot by keeping the listener engaged and eager for the next adventure to begin. R.B.T. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Review
"Ted Bell can really, really write."-- James Patterson

"Very Bondlike."-- The New York Times

Reader Reviews
This review is from: Pirate: A Thriller (Hawke) (Atria Hardcover) (Hardcover) After reading "Hawk" I was a little leery about giving Mr. Bell another chance, but I can say I am glad I did! "Hawk" was not a bad story but the book needed an editor, thankfully the author is now working with a good editor as "Pirate" is much easier to read and does not suffer from over used words and situations. His writing has improved specifically his character development. In this outing super hero Alex Hawke has to save the world from another out of control mad man who is intent on controlling the world or destroying it (where did he come up with the plot?). The French are the bad guys, which is kind of fun given current world politicks-of course the French are always fun to make fun of! The Frogs make a deal with the Chinese in a plan to dominate the world, backed by there nuclear defenses. Hawke of course is the only man who can save the day, with little time left and a host of evil enemies trying to stop him. Nothing earth shaking here but if you like Dirk Pitt type of thrillers this might be your cup of tea. I also must recommend "A Map of Bones" awesome thriller/adventure! Very cool!