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Bookreporter.com Review of FALCON SEVEN
Written by: James W. Huston Published: May 17, 2010
Bookreporter.com review, by Joe Hartlaub:
James W. Huston combines a “been there, done that” perspective with a bright-eyed and clearheaded vision of how the world works—and the place of the United States in that world—to create uncanny and seemingly prescient visions not of what might happen, but what almost certainly will happen, and all too soon. . . .
Following 2009’s brilliant MARINE ONE, Huston returns with FALCON SEVEN, which is even better than its predecessor. The inspiration and the basis for the book is one of the most important pieces of legislation ever passed by Congress, yet has received little fanfare. That would be the American Service-Members’ Protection Act, which authorizes the President of the United States to use all means necessary and appropriate to bring about the release of any United States or allied personnel imprisoned by, on behalf of, or at the request of the International Criminal Court. . . .
Huston’s books demand to be read in one sitting, and FALCON SEVEN is no exception. Not that you’ll notice. You’ll read the novel (especially the last 100 pages) so quickly that you’ll have scorch marks on your corneas. Huston doesn’t just straddle the territory where military, espionage, and legal thrillers meet: with FALCON SEVEN, he owns it.
