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Title: Charon's Landing by Jack Du Brul ISBN: 0-8125-7550-4 Publisher: Tor Books Pub. Date: 01 May, 2000 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.09 (22 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Even BETTER than 'Vulcan's Forge'
Comment: I am pleased to say that Jack Du Brul's phenomenally fun 'Vulcan's Forge' WASN'T just a fluke. 'Charron's Landing' picks up soon after 'Forge' and takes off with a vengeance. Should we or shouldn't we open up a section of the Alaskan Wildlife Refuge for the sole purpose of claiming the untapped oil reserves that will help make America totally independent from oil from the Middle East? Is it worth the cost in environmental damage? Is it a fair trade? Or are there select environmentalists who are willing to go to ANY lengths to stop the butchering of Alaska...even murder. Although I find that many 'tree-huggers' are willing to do some pretty stupid things in the name of the environment, I have to admit this is a bit hard to swallow-- but WHO CARES?? Oh, if you were wondering where Ivan Kerikov went, 'Charron's Landing' answers that question. Phillip Mercer is my new best friend! I simply could NOT put this novel down and if his books get any better (actually 'The Medusa Stone' IS better than this one)...let me rephrase that: WHEN his books continue to get better, he's going to flat out OWN the action/adventure market like Cussler did in the 80's & 90's. Now I KNOW that could ruffle a few collars out there--but let me remind you, Cussler is MY favorite author, and to see someone have the ability to assume the role that he himself defined is almost enough to bring me to tears...but as long as they both continue to write fantastic books (just check out 'Atlantis Found'--it's awesome) that won't be for a long time.
Rating: 5
Summary: WARNING: ACTION WITH DETAILS
Comment: Jack DuBrul has produce a good one in this thriller. You might say it has romance, violence, and technology. But the story has too many subpolts for the average reader to follow through until the end. A good reader or a constant reader would probably enjoy this type of writing. I found this story somewhat difficult to follow with all its characters. Each chapter jumps back and forth among the story line. It make a good story a slow story in my opinion. In J.D. first book, Vulcan's Forge, the villian was Ivan Kerikov.
I am here to tell ya, Kerikov is back in this installment in Alaska. Kerikov joins forces with a renegade Arab oil minister to control the supply of oil. The Main character as we know, Phillip Mercer, saves the day and again get the girl, Aggie Johnson. Kerikov's fate was......well I can't tell ya here. I recommend this book, even if I say its a difficult read, you must read it for yourself. This is pure adventure like the famous Dirk Pitt character in Cussler's novels.
Overall with its difficult writing style flaws, I give it a 4 1/2 to 5 stars. I do plan to get his next book "THE MEDUSA STONE". I understand the Stone has better reviews.
Rating: 3
Summary: Probably Worth Reading
Comment: I was impressed with Du Brul's first novel and recommended it highly. This novel does not quite come up to the same standard as Vulcan's Forge. While the plot is good, the story moves much slower than Du Brul's previous outing. I was disappointed in the apparent glorification of alcohol in this story. It seems like every turn requires a drink! I still recommend the novel if for no reason other than to follow up on the hero of this series. I do like the writing style and will more than likely read other titles by this author just to see where it takes me. I'm just hoping that the next Du Brul novel I read will bring me the same excitement that Vulcan's Forge provided.
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Title: Vulcan's Forge by Jack B Du Brul ISBN: 0812564618 Publisher: Forge Pub. Date: 01 January, 1999 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Pandora's Curse by Jack Du Brul ISBN: 0451409639 Publisher: Onyx Books Pub. Date: 05 September, 2001 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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Title: The Medusa Stone by Jack Du Brul ISBN: 0451409221 Publisher: Onyx Books Pub. Date: 03 April, 2000 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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Title: River of Ruin by Jack B. Du Brul, Jack Dubrul ISBN: 0451410548 Publisher: Onyx Books Pub. Date: 01 December, 2002 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Deep Fire Rising by Jack Du Brul, Jack Dubrul ISBN: 0451411188 Publisher: Onyx Books Pub. Date: 02 December, 2003 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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