"Great book, but you need the stomach for it"
This is a great book, but it'll be my last book of serial murder books. The graphic details needed to explain the profiling is really disturbing. I don't know how these investigators keep their sanity.
"recommended"
I liked the book. The only negative is that the narrative switched between Britain and Germany and many times I was left wondering with side they were talking about. also it would be good to be familiar with the location various battles before listening to this book.
"probably more than you want to know"
This is a long book and is probably more than you want to know about Nikola Tesla. I downgraded the performance a little because of the audio quality. The narration voice and sound quality isn't crisp and clear the way I need it for listening in a noisy car.
"a really unbelievable story"
a must read for any cia/ nsa buff. if you enjoy this book may I also suggest Skunk Works.
"must read for anyone seeking inner peace"
if you aren't of faith, you may find this hard to read. Still ... it's amazing story of John's journey and that's why I read it. many tears hearing his story. loss of a child is bad enough, but the media frenzy is incomprehensible! I can only hope that this story helps shape the media's sense of responsibility! the story should help anyone struggling with tragedy.
"Another outstanding book"
After Mind Hunters I thought I was through with this author's books. I found all the gory details too disturbing. This book has details, but the focus is in researching the mystery. A lot of interesting insight that I wasn't aware of.
"Like this book!"
no ... I love this book! Straight and to the point of a 1st person experience. Little or no censoring of what the author really thinks ... I love that.
At first I was a little taken back by the author narrating the book. I had a little trouble hearing him while at highway speeds in my car. Ok, he's not a professional presenter. But by the end of the book I felt that the 1st person narration added to the book. No fake expressions from an actor ... this is the real guy!
Also by the end of the book I got even more respect for what Law Enforcement and their families have to go through in this line of work. Any Law enforcement person reading this review ... Thank you for your service and sacrifice!
"almost a return"
This book seems really unorganized and frequently ventures off-topic. There was just barely enough to keep me interested to not return it. I reserve returns to items that I flat out can't stand. Although I haven't read anything else on this topic, a book focusing on Louis Pasteur might be a better choice.
"Written and read a little too dramatic"
Good book and no regrets listening too it. With the following cautions
- around 1/2 the book is about the state of the medical profession in 1918, not the flue itself. Important yes, but over stated.
- too dramatic for my tastes, just give me the facts. One over-used dramatic pattern gets very annoying: "Not ..., not ..., not ..., not ..., but instead ...". Now that I mentioned it, you'll pick up on this pattern earlier in the book than I did. :-)
"Not an alarmist"
this book isn't written by someone out in left field. It is written by someone we all should listen to. Read this book to get a better understanding of our Enemy. My only hope is that government officials world wide will read this book and come up with a strategy. It's not just science, but many political and economic changes are needed to avert disaster. It didn't hurt that the book was written from someone in my home state. :-)