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Reader Reviews: The Accidental Assassin Readers
are treated to a CIA mystery that grows into an international crisis. With
vividly portrayed locations across the Middle East, Galt draws on his
extensive knowledge of life abroad and world affairs to spin a pulse-racing
thriller. The Accidental Assassin helps readers understand the context behind the
current uprisings in the Middle East. It is a contemporary look at Syria,
Egypt, Jordan and Israel, including their history, cultures and religions all
within an entertaining spy story. (Brussels Weekly) Fritz
Galt has done an admirable job at researching the accoutrements essential to
the plot and at keeping the reader in suspense. And the subtext about
misguided American foreign policy and the Palestinian side of events serves a
greater purpose. To paraphrase Joseph Conrad, "Fiction is the big lie
that reveals an even greater truth." Fritz
Galt's most solid writing yet. A great
mystery, well told.
Fritz
Galt's knowledge of government and diplomacy convey an authentic experience. A real
page-turner. Quality
research, like a documentary in a work of fiction. Realistic
yet clever dialogue. Powerful characters step right off the page. If you
have any association with Israel, you can get something out of this book.
You'll see many points of view about the Middle East crisis. Interplay
between the characters is playful and intriguing. Throws the
reader into the setting. I am there! Intelligent
realistic - engrossing. Reader
Reviews: Destiny of the Dragon Steve Donaldson
manages to take us into an intriguing world with very accessible (guy and gal
next door) kind of characters.
Destiny of the Dragon is fast paced, suspenseful with a twist of good
old fashioned funny stuff. Good
read. Nancy Stapp, KTAO Radio, Taos, NM I enjoyed the book and thought it quite the page
turner. Great character
development and colorful backdrops, a fun plot, and an altogether
entertaining pace and tone. Five
Stars! Highly recommended for both personal reading lists and community
library fiction collections. A unique, iconoclastic, funny, deftly crafted
and compelling read from first page to last. Midwest Book ReviewNovember,
2007 Sex,
Science & Politics From
Tucson to Beijing to the fabled Yangtze River and the Three Gorges Dam, we
are exposed to the exotic culture of the graduate student and the
transformation of China into a modern economic juggernaut. . . The characters
are lovable, the plot episodic, and the set-up satirically correct. Given the
Star Wars troupe and inevitable pop culture Freudian influence, Horse Fly
predicts a date with Hollywood dealmakers for these two authors. . . I
couldn't put the page-turner down during deadline. B.W The Taos Horse FlyOctober
20, 2007 Link
to complete Horse Fly review I enjoyed
the humor, bold plotting and rapid-fire action! I like
it! Nice mix of intrigue, romance, and ambition. The rock climbers' run-in
with the helicopters, the question of Richter's ethics, the relationship of the
two Chinese pilots -- it all keeps me intrigued. I am able to connect easily
with the characters. (Author,
Reviewer) I find
the writing quite good. You're
great with description and really do a great job making me feel like I'm
there. (Author,
Reviewer) I liked
the whole archeological /
political / cultural / environmental premise. I kept thinking of Charlie's
Angels movie with Lucy Lu as May. Even though the sophomoric sex theme was
not my cup of tea, I was compelled to keep reading. The whole drug element is
very inventive. I loved the little facts at the beginning of each chapter,
with the facts given straight (to learn about the book's primary subject),
then twisted with the humor. This would make a good movie, because of all the
action. (Book Reviewer) Fast-paced,
racy, and fun. I asked
for and received Destiny of the Dragon for my recent birthday and loved
it! Can definitely sense Steve's wit in it! Your best book yet! Talk
about action packed! Every atomospheric and geographical detail is authentic.
I am
enjoying this story. Your writing is superb. Keeps my interest and flows. I
really enjoy the characters and felt I got to know them. (Author review) Five Stars! Breaking up is never something that is too easily done - and for Brad West it means being left for dead with a murderous psychopath. Mind Control: A Brad West Thriller is the second novel in the series of thrillers about Psychic Brad West. This time his ex-girlfriend's father, an expert on mind control is meddling with the latest Presidential race in the United States - and he must overcome countless obstacles to get back to America to stop him before it's all too late. Mind Control: A Brad West Thriller is highly recommended for community library collections with an interest in thrillers. (Midwest Book Review) Reader
Reviews: The Shangri-la Code I loved
it. Exciting.
5.0 out of
5 stars A fun-filled
thriller The things
people do for love. "The Shangri-La Code" is another of Fritz
Galt's 'Brad West' novels, following Brad's tumultuous romance with the
Chinese woman of his dreams, May. When May performs at an air show in Paris,
the Eiffel Tower is defaced and she is to blame. Brad must travel across
Europe and Asia to clear her name before he can hope for a happy life with
her. A fun-filled thriller, "The Shangri-La Code" is of particular
interest to fans of the previous volumes in the series. (Midwest Book Review) Reader Reviews: Murder at Eagle Mine After
reading Mr. Smith's novel Murder at Eagle Mine, I can say this book now is at
the top of my list of all time favorites. From the opening page to the
closing words, it captivated and kept me reading. I read this book in two
sittings. It would not let me walk away, because it had me become part of all
that was happening, and did so without me knowing what would happen next. It
is the type of novel that makes you feel you are there in person watching all
that takes place! My rating scale is 0 to 10 stars. I gave this book 9+
stars!!! (MCCOA
Book Review) This is a
good mystery, with plot twists and surprises. The author apparently has
experience with mining and with West Virginia; you get a real sense of being
in those places. It's a nice opportunity to enjoy a mystery while meeting
some interesting, generally believable, characters and learning something
about coal mining. (Amazon.com
Reader Review) It blew
me away! As avid
mystery readers, my wife and I both found Murder at Eagle Mine by Henry D. Smith quite
enjoyable. The author's character development is excellent and his knowledge of
the history of the coal mining industry in West Virginia proved very
interesting. He involves his readers in the twists and turns of the story
while adding information about coal mining in the past and present. A great
suspense drama in an unusual locale. Full of surprises! Smith's
book is authentic, fast-paced, and absolutely absorbing! (Fritz Galt, author of The Trap and China Gate) A
page-turner. Well-drawn characters. A well-plotted murder mystery with as
many twists and turns as a coal mine. (David M. Kinchen, Huntington News Network Book
Critic) The write
stuff! Murder at Eagle Mine combines Smith's knowledge of the mining industry
and its history with a good murder mystery. The book reveals a talent for
writing! (Bluefield
Daily Telegraph) Back
Reader Reviews: Tangle at Briar Fork I stayed
up all night reading Tangle at Briar Fork. I couldn't put it down. If you
write another Josh Draper Mystery, you should give Annie McBride a promotion
and a raise. I could
hardly put the book down. It is a coming of age novel, as the title reads.
It's about life, leaving behind and a new beginning and that is written very
well. It's also a love story, because love is woven into it. When the book
ends, one still wants to know what will happen to the two. He leaves for
college, she has his hat. . . . . 10 years later, does she still have his hat
somewhere?. . . . . If you want only love, you go to Nora Roberts or Danielle
Steel. Those are fluff, yours is meat. Keep on writing. Fritz
Galt's evocative and engaging prose hits home on many levels. Summerville is a tour-de-force! Galt is a
rising star in the new generation of writers. (University of Illinois Honors
Committee) Many
thanks for providing us with some gripping reading material for our
trip. China Gate -- perfect, combines China and our new home in Washington. I enjoyed
China Gate
so much. An
engaging political and espionage thriller.
Fritz
Galt keeps on thrilling. A fast-moving plot. (Westfield Leader) Very
enjoyable. Takes me
to the farthest corners of the globe. I enjoy
Alec, who is a little out of control. Some of
Fritz's best writing.
Alec is
really sexy. Reader Reviews: The Adventures of Buttons Burnside I just
enjoyed The Adventures of Buttons Burnside so much. This book is
really amazing. To think that you had so much knowledge of history,
sailing, geography, use of language and most importantly an understanding of
people and behavior way beyond your years at 15 is truly incredible. I
just marvel at your ability. There
were some scenes I just didn't want to end. From the
high seas of the Atlantic Ocean, to England to Africa and beyond the book is
packed with mystery, discovery, war, and yes, even a little romance. As they
chase him around the globe, Rab's journey comes to be more than just a
high-spirited adventure; it is a journey of self-discovery as well. (Westfield Leader) A
classic. It tells you just about everything you need to know about life. It's
like meat. It's tough and harder to swallow. It's a very deep book. (Young reader review) Five
Stars! This was the best of Mr. Galt's five books. I have read them all and
have enjoyed each one. "The Trap" was hard to put down and get
anything else done. An excellent spythriller and so in tune with our world
today. I hope he is at work on another book right now! (Amazon.com reader review) I just
finished reading "The Trap" and I enjoyed it the most. George
Ferrar and Bonnie Taylor are terrific, and the different parts of the world
the story takes place in were super. Having lived in Montreal, the Montreal
scenes really hit home. My knowledge of Maine made the Maine scenes also seem
so real! Thanks for the entertaining read!! Please let me know when your next
book comes out as 5 is not enough!! Bye for now. One of your fans. Eeeeck...what
a scary scenario. It has a great Ken Follet, Robert Ludlum feel to it and
bizarrely enough, made me want to visit the markets in Pakistan. This
novel has a direct tie-in to our nation's war on terrorism. A fast-paced
thriller that hops continents to America. (Great Wall Gazette) In the
midst of the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Anthrax situation, your
accuracy and details about all of this are really scary. I
received my copy of "Fatal Sting" on Thursday so I started reading on
the flight to New York. It's fascinating. I can't believe how on target it
is. I just
finished Fatal Sting. Wow. What a read! The comic scenes at CNN are classic.
Camille is a perfect character, playing both sides at once. My wife
just can't put the book down...refuses to even go to work until she's read it
all! I just
finished Fatal Sting yesterday. I took it on a business trip and I couldn't put
it down. I really enjoyed it. By all means let me know when your other books
become available. I just
got your new book from Barnes and Noble and find it quite interesting and a
good read. Fatal Sting is an interesting concept of global bio terrorism. Bioterrorism
is to me one of the globe's most terrifying possibilities. You have done it
up right. Have just
a minute to say I'm enjoying your book thoroughly. Galt
presents a compelling trio of protagonists...The plot is tight and
well-crafted...What this reader enjoys most about Galt's books, however, is
his detailed and knowledgeable portrayal of their settings, from the history
and landscape to the local cultural and even culinary habits. Galt has lived
in South Asia, and it shows. Highly recommended! (Tales from a Small Planet) Five
Stars! Thrills
around the globe This biological
thriller has everything: suspense, exotic settings, human interest and humor.
The hilarious scene in CNN Atlanta alone is worth the book's price. Author
Galt has lived in numerous foreign countries, and it shows. As the fast-paced
action takes us around the world, from the Maldive Islands to India and more,
the settings are depicted in an authentic and fascinating manner. Highly
recommended! (Barnes
& Noble reader review) A spy
thriller for the thinking man (or woman!) I really
enjoyed this book! The author has created a tightly plotted spy thriller
against a very well researched background of exotic locations (India, the
Maldives, etc.) The reader will learn a lot about the far corners of the
world during the course of this novel. The
action is nonstop, and the characters are interesting, eccentric, and engaging. Mick Pierce is an unusual and
very modern hero--an ex-CIA agent who has chosen to accompany his wife in her
diplomatic career.... The dialogue is intelligent, and occasionally brilliant,
with a dry wit that pops up to surprise you when you least expect it. The plot
revolves around a new, and deadly strain of malaria concocted by the leader
of a terrorist organization. A very timely plot in an age when the tiniest
weapons may be the most deadly. I'm not a biologist, but the subject seems to
be extremely well researched. Hey I believed it could happen! All in
all a good read, especially for anyone interested in the world of diplomacy
or international espionage. (Amazon.com reader review) The
writing is taut and masculine, the characters interesting, the descriptions
of surroundings excellent. There's immediate suspense and the reader wants to
know more. Galt
really knows his stuff. He obviously has a handle on the intricate politics
of the Indian subcontinent. Almost without exception, the
"background" information was compelling rather than the usual
boring "filler." Galt's
characters are interesting and varied. Natalie is intriguing, Mick obviously
quite deep, Alec really sexy, Abu a very well-fleshed out character,
important for "the bad guy." The dialogue is right on target
throughout the novel, with a lot of catchy lines. The author sets and ends
scenes very well. The plot
unfolds carefully as the author reveals just enough to keep the narrative
flowing. Slowly the reader catches on to the politics and dynamics of the
Indian subcontinent, and begins to understand that every character has a
mission and a purpose, which all come together at the end. This kind of
first-rate writing has much to hold the reader's interest. My
perspective as a reader is that I like to be entertained. I don't really care
about things being PC. When I read this genre I want something enormous to be
at stake, I want logical consistency, some adrenaline highs, fast pacing,
good writing, believable characters whose fates I can care about -- whose
moral and ethical dilemmas resonate with me on some level. I also want an
insider's perspective. I want you to take me into this closed secret world. I
want to feel like you've lived it, and I want you to make me live it. I want
it to be real down to the smallest detail. So,
congratulations, Mr. Galt. I'm impressed and awed. Writing a novel is really
an enormous undertaking, and you've given us a lot. You offer some wonderful
insights into the diplomat's life, it's very well plotted, the locales are
exotic, it's timely and topical, I can't believe how much you know about
politics, the scene between Natalie and her co-worker in the seafood
restaurant was brilliant. Reader Reviews: The Geneva Seduction I enjoyed
The Geneva Seduction a lot. It was hard to put down as something was always
happening. It was very fast-paced and kept me wondering what was next. I
particularly like the great descriptions of the various places that the
characters find themselves. With the world situation these days, your plots
are almost too close to the truth! The
dialogue is crisp and I as the reader want to know more. I thought this was
very well written indeed. Intriguing characters, plot and setting. You are
always strong with dialogue and setting. I enjoyed
this. You've really mastered the thriller pacing -- throwing short,
rapid-fire sections at us that set up a series of mysteries. Your dialogue is
also just right. As I've said before, you would write fantastic screenplays,
and I hope you can get these books made into movies! I must congratulate you
for making Natalie complex and human. I think you'll have a great thriller
here. This book
makes me want to visit Morocco! This
really works! Good job! Reader Reviews: Thunder in Formosa Fritz
Galt's third spy thriller "Thunder in Formosa" booms! (Westfield Leader) Tensions
over Taiwan! (Homewood-Flossmoor
Star) I just
finished reading Thunder in Formosa and really enjoyed it --the best one yet.
I have been very concerned about the proliferation of nuclear weapons ever
since the breakup of the Soviet Union. Weapons are available and being sold
to renegade leaders and terrorists, so your subject was chillingly realistic.
Mick and
Natalie are delightful characters. It's such
a gorgeous day here that I wish I was home in my hammock finishing this
really good book that I'm reading... it's called "Thunder in
Formosa" and I don't like having to set it down! Earthquakes,
Government Overthrow, and a nice pair of... I purchased this book for a
flight back from Taiwan to the US and found that it was perfectly suited to
reading on an airplane-entertaining, and an easy read which did not challenge
me in a jet lagged state. I enjoyed reading about the places I had just
visited. The author made many mentions of how male characters managed to
scope out breasts peeking from blouses, bras hanging on clotheslines and
trapping men as they flee their pursuers, skimpy bathing suits, and well
oiled but less well covered bodies. I enjoyed the book and think that for a
light reading mystery fan, and for someone who enjoys thinking about Taiwan,
it's a pretty good book. (Amazon.com reader review) Moans,
Groans, and Political Bones in Formosa. I bought this book for a trip to
Taiwan, as I like to read fiction set in the place I am visiting when I
travel. The book is great for the goal of killing time while traveling or
having some light reading while settling down to sleep. This mystery is fun
to read, and is certainly worth taking on a plane as it is totally readable,
even with jet lag fatigue. I enjoyed the book, as it was fun to have a
mystery set in a place I was visiting and becoming familiar with. (Amazon.com reader review) What this
reader enjoys most about Galt's books is his detailed and knowledgeable
portrayal of their settings, from the history and landscape to the local
cultural and even culinary habits. Galt has lived in the Balkans, and it
shows. Highly recommended! (Tales from a Small Planet) An
entertaining read that also provides insight into the convoluted cultural and
historical struggles of the Balkan region. I just
finished reading Double Cross last night and really enjoyed it. I learned a lot about
Yugoslavia in the process of following your story line. What a sad country it
was and now all broken up into factions that hate each other. I am sure we
have not heard the end of the troubles there. I am looking forward to the
next book now. I enjoyed
your easy-to-picture scenes. I just
finished reading Fritz's second book Double Cross and liked it even more than Fatal
Sting!! I
ordered Thunder in Formosa from Barnes&Noble yesterday and can't wait until The
Geneva Seduction
is available. I have become a big fan of Mick Pierce and enjoy his wife
Natalie and his brother Alec who is a little more out of control! Be sure to let
Fritz know I am one of his fans! The story
zips by. I nearly missed my bus stop once. A
remarkable achievement. Great control over the language, a clear story, and
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