Soft Target

Ray Cruz, Book 1

De: Stephen Hunter

Narrado por: Phil Gigante

New York Times best-selling author Stephen Hunter is back with another breakneck thriller, in which ex-Marine sniper, Ray Kruz, must outwit a group of murderous Somali terrorists who’ve laid siege to the Mall of America.

Recently retired marine sergeant Ray Kruz has been talked into a mall trip by his fiancé, the beautiful Molly Chan. For Ray, Molly represents a way to reconnect with normal life, something his 20 years in the service and five tours in two combat zones have prevented. But now he finds himself in the middle of the softest target of all, a huge consumer mall where a self-styled “Mumbai Brigade” has come to bring massive death to the heartland. They just didn’t know Ray Cruz was in the building….

©2011 Stephen Hunter (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

The next generation has begun

What did you love best about Soft Target?

Breakneck speed and it captures what is on everyone's mind today; terrorism in our own neighborhoods.

What did you like best about this story?

Ray Cruz is a real guy and not a super hero and that made us all identify with him.

Which scene was your favorite?

As the plan falls apart for the terrorists their incompetence takes over. Nice to think that we have better people walking the Malls than most of these groups send to do their dirty work.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I couldn't get out of the car. Kept reminding myself that it would be here when I got back in.

Any additional comments?

Stephen Hunter cranks them out and the readable style makes each of his books a lot like dessert after a good meal. For all of us former military guys it is a chance to remember that there are still good people out there to watch over our country.

Overall - Good

Good book but not great. Story is predictable as it progresses. Excitement but little suspense.

Doubt this book written by Stephan Hunter

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Sure, its a good story, just not the same old Hunter I like. Could have been the narration.

Could you see Soft Target being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

no

Bring back Earl

I liked the Earl Lee books and wish Stephen would write more and in that style.
This book is weak in comparison.

A different take

A different take on the thriller genre. I enjoyed the book very much and the various characters in it. Most of the characters played smaller parts in the story. They became very real personalities for me. The main characters are developed well.