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Title: The Fool's Run by John Sandford ISBN: 0-425-15572-2 Publisher: Berkley Pub Group Pub. Date: December, 1996 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.12 (17 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: It actually ages quite well...
Comment: I just finished The Fool's Run by John Camp, better known now as John Sandford (author of the Prey series). This was originally written back in 1989, and revolves around computer hacking. You're probably thinking "a hacking story in 1989? Quaint!". Don't feel bad. I thought the same. But much to my surprise (and delight), it aged well...
The main character, Kidd, is a painter who is also a hacker for hire. He's been known to pull some jobs that have kept him comfortable. He's approached by a company who claims that their fighter jet plans were stolen by another competitor, and they want Kidd to scramble the competitor's records so that they can't gain a lead in the government bidding for the plane contract. But after Kidd pretty much destroys the company, he finds out the story is not quite what he was lead to believe. And now, someone's out to kill him to tie up that loose end.
While much of the hacking involves mainframes and computer terminals over dialup lines, it isn't entirely juvenile. The hacks are typical for that time frame, and the story surrounding the action is well done. Maybe its because I remember those days of mainframe and dialup terminals, but I really liked this book. My kids probably wouldn't relate, but old techno-geeks like me will understand and smile...
Rating: 4
Summary: Caper tale with a twist.
Comment: Kidd is a computer whiz. He's hired by the wealthy Anshiser defense group to destroy a business rival by disrupting the rival's internal computer processes. Kidd recruits LuEllen, burglar par excellenc, and Dace, former investigative reporter to help. Kidd is also helped by the mysterious Bobby who can hack into almost any mainframe. Kidd does his job well and the rival business is on the ropes. But someone takes out Dace and tries to terminate both Kidd and LuEllen. But who's behind the trigger? Is it the destroyed company, the governrment, or perhaps even the Anshiser group itself?
This book was written by John Camp (real name of John Sandford) before he branched out to the Prey series. As such its computer technology is dated but the story itself is still entertaining. Kidd and LuEllen are interesting characters and Mr. Sandford is a good writer. The book does gloss over certain areas of how Kidd actually does cause the computer systems to fail but that's only a minor quibble. All in all I found the book entertaining. If you like Mr. Sandford's Prey series I think you'll like this book too.
Rating: 5
Summary: An Excellent Page-Turner
Comment: This is an excellent mystery/thriller from John Sandford (of Prey Series fame). The main character here is Kidd, a professional painter and sometime computer criminal. His burglar partner -- in more ways than one -- is the beautiful and enigmatic LuEllen. The plot is absorbingly full of clever turns, and the characters are well drawn. It is admittedly a bit dated, but don't let that stop you. You'll be hooked into all of the Kidd books. If you haven't read the Prey Series, I urge you to start at the beginning (Rules of Prey) and read them in order. If you are a Michael Connelly or Dennis Lehane fan, you need to read Sandford.
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Title: The Devil's Code by John Sandford ISBN: 0425179885 Publisher: Berkley Pub Group Pub. Date: 03 October, 2001 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Hanged Man's Song by John Sandford ISBN: 0399151397 Publisher: Putnam Pub Group Pub. Date: 10 November, 2003 List Price(USD): $25.95 |
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Title: The Night Crew by John Sandford ISBN: 0425163385 Publisher: Berkley Pub Group Pub. Date: 06 April, 2004 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Certain Prey by John Sandford ISBN: 0425174271 Publisher: Berkley Pub Group Pub. Date: March, 2000 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Night Prey by John Sandford ISBN: 0425146413 Publisher: Berkley Pub Group Pub. Date: March, 1995 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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