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Crossfire

Author: Andy Mcnab
Publisher: Bantam Press
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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

16 reviews
Sales Rank: 42494

Media: Hardcover
Pages: 400
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.7

ISBN: 0593055594
EAN: 9780593055595
ASIN: 0593055594

Publication Date: November 5, 2007
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4 out of 5 stars

As breathtaking as water-boarding July 13, 2008
A cracking story where Nick Stone fails in protecting a journalist and camerman in Iraq, with one killed, and one kidnapped. The two had been investigating drug trafficking and that is where Stone picks up the trail taking him to Dublin, London and then Kabul for a climax where he runs from the Taleban, fights the Bin Laden bounty hunters, gets rendition treatment of terrorists, and takes on the establishment. Yes- a great story. My only critisism is that opening in Iraq drags a bit before the plot thickens but then the downtown Kabul insights are top-notch, and make the book well worthwhile.

4 out of 5 stars

Proves I shouldn't make assumptions June 20, 2008
There's already plenty of plot info for 'Crossfire' so I just thought I'd say that this series about the character Nick Stone has proved I shouldn't make assumptions about books. I'd assumed these were 'bloke's books' - however, unlike Yorkies, girls (and civvies!) can enjoy them too. The straightforward honest style (with an occasional pinch of humour) well reflects the character of Nick Stone. The army and brutal undercover work is a world I know nothing about and as I know it's accurate that adds to the interest. The stark detail about the countries is fascinating too (though I don't think many tourist boards will thank the author, Andy McNab). In 'Crossfire' we find out about Afghanistan and Iraq (Ireland too), in 'Recoil' it was Africa (The Congo) and in 'Aggressor' it was Georgia. I noticed not everyone was so wild about 'Recoil' and 'Aggressor', but I found them compelling (and justifiably disquieting) and now I'm going to read the older books in the Nick Stone series. So unless you're repelled by violence and language, then I'd recommend these insightful, fast paced books and don't dismiss them as 'bloke's books'. My only criticism would be that I get utterly confused by all the acronyms and wish there was a glossary.

4 out of 5 stars

Good book June 10, 2008
As my fellow reviewers have said, McNab is on his usual form with this one. If you like his other books, and other soldiery thriller books, then you should enjoy this one.

I found this hard to put down as usual!

5 out of 5 stars

Possibly his best novel April 3, 2008
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One of his best or possibly his best novel. It is very trendy for McNab to be slagged off by the BBC Radio4 intelligentsia, but clearly they are too far up their own arses to appreciate what a fine writer he is. McNab has a unique style. Narratives charge forward at an unbelievable and unequalled pace. In his last two novels he also manages to encompass current and important geo-political themes, which we expect from Le Carre, but not necessarily from a thriller writer. We can live vicariously in his dangerous world from the safety of our sofas. No-one does it better !

5 out of 5 stars

crossfire March 18, 2008
Once again a gripping read with his usual twists and turns in the story line. I am a great fan having read all his novels so I am sure that he wouldn't mind my comment regarding the excessive use of bad language throughout the book which for me slightly mard the novel. Was it totally neccessary ? His other books haven't been half so bad so I am keeping my fingers crossed for the next one !!