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Here are comments from our group of Advance Readers about Stephen J. Cannell's COLD HIT.
Amellia from Omaha, NE
Have you previously read a book by Stephen J. Cannell?
No, this is my first book by this author.
What other suspense/thriller writers do you read?
Dennis Lehane, Mary Higgins Clark, Michael Connelly, Dean Koontz (horror/suspense), James Patterson --- and the list continues.
What did you think of COLD HIT?
COLD HIT is a rapid, intense mystery. What more can a reader ask for? This is packed with a little bit of everything for everyone. This moves so quick it's hard to decide who to trust and who to confide in. As the story unfolds and you get a sense for the characters, the author throws in a new character or plot change that leads you on a great adventure of murder and conspiracy. Shane Scully, the main officer on the case, has a sour past that he has turned around. His wife Alexa is his boss, which adds a little flare to this story. We also meet Shane's partner Zach who is having a melt down. As all three of these characters are dealing with their lives, they try to make advances in a new string of murders known as the "The Finger Tip" case. Dead homeless people are popping up and dead with their fingertips cut off, not to mention some other odd similarities between the cases. As the case progresses, we the readers are thrown off guard with very clever plot twists that make this very exciting.
Would you ever read a future book by Stephen J. Cannell?
I'd love to read future Cannell books.
Carol from Lawrence, MA
Have you previously read a book by Stephen J. Cannell?
I have never read a Cannell book before.
What other suspense/thriller writers do you read?
My favorite author is James Lee Burke. I read everything by Lawrence Block, Lee Child, Robert Crais and John Sandford. I have newly discovered Giles Blunt and David Lawrence. Both are terrific writers.
What did you think of COLD HIT?
COLD HIT has crisp dialogue, well-defined characters and is well-written. Shane Scully is a fine figure of a hero.
Would you ever read a future book by Stephen J. Cannell?
I will buy the next Cannell.
China from Greenville, SC
Have you previously read a book by Stephen J. Cannell?
I have never read a book by Stephen J. Cannell.
What other suspense/thriller writers do you read?
I have read books by Richard Montanari, Erica Spindler and John Burdett.
What did you think of COLD HIT?
I enjoyed COLD HIT. It was a well-layered story and plot. The characters were just as complex and interesting as the story itself.
Would you ever read a future book by Stephen J. Cannell?
I would most definitely read another book by Stephen J. Cannell.
Darby from South Boston, VA
Have you previously read a book by Stephen J. Cannell?
No, this was the first.
What other suspense/thriller writers do you read?
I've always liked Grisham and Grafton.
What did you think of COLD HIT?
I found it exciting. It was hard to put it down. I liked his style and plan on reading more of his books --- particularly in the Shane Scully series. I was also astonished to learn that he is responsible for so many of my favorite TV shows --- "The Rockford Files," "Baretta," "Wise Guy" and "Silk Stockings."
Would you ever read a future book by Stephen J. Cannell?
A most definite YES!!!!!!!
Diane from Murfreesboro, TN
Have you previously read a book by Stephen J. Cannell?
Yes, I have read VERTICAL COFFIN.
What other suspense/thriller writers do you read?
James Patterson, Mary Higgins Clark, Stephen King, Dan Brown and others as my interest is peaked.
What did you think of COLD HIT?
I liked it. I like how he put in real info and jargon to bring along the touch of reality. You can tell he has done his research. It is one of the reads you want to keep reading to see if he gets his "man."
Would you ever read a future book by Stephen J. Cannell?
Yes. Oh, yes.
Douglas from Whiteville, NC
Have you previously read a book by Stephen J. Cannell? No, but I have enjoyed his TV programs like "Hunter" and "The A-Team."
What other suspense/thriller writers do you read?
I have read Iris Johansen, Steve Berry, Daniel Silva, Dan Brown and others.
What did you think of COLD HIT?
The characters are very human and believable. It is a detective's story with an insider's perspective. The inclusion of the Homeland Security Department made the story mesh with reality in the post-9/11 age. I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I'm waiting for the next installment to see what jams Shane Scully can get himself into.
Would you ever read a future book by Stephen J. Cannell?
Definitely!
Jan from Lakewood, CO
Have you previously read a book by Stephen J. Cannell?
No.
What other suspense/thriller writers do you read?
James Patterson, John Grisham and Dean Koontz.
What did you think of COLD HIT?
It's extremely well-written, involving and full of great surprises, excellent characterizations and crisp plotting.
Would you ever read a future book by Stephen J. Cannell?
I absolutely would!
Jeanne from Downey, CA
Have you previously read a book by Stephen J. Cannell?
No.
What other suspense/thriller writers do you read?
Dean Koontz.
What did you think of COLD HIT?
It was very good. It's keeping my interest even though I have to put it down to do other things. I like the fact that it's [set] somewhere I can relate to. I even have a friend that wants to read it after me. I'm going to go to the library and see if I can get some more books with the Shane Scully in it. I've watched several of Mr. Cannell's TV shows. Thank you for letting me be one of the few people that got it early.
Would you ever read a future book by Stephen J. Cannell?
Yes, I would.
Joel from Albuquerque, NM
Have you previously read a book by Stephen J. Cannell?
I have read Stephen J. Cannell's novels and consider them to be exceptional.
What other suspense/thriller writers do you read?
Stephen White, Laura Lippman, David Baldacci, Deborah Crombie, Francine Mathews and James Patterson.
What did you think of COLD HIT?
It is an action packed gritty novel that has new relevant ideas that confront ethical and moral dilemmas. This story is intelligent and plotted so skillfully that we are gripped by its intensity. The excellent character portrayal makes this so realistic that we can picture and relate with the characters throughout the novel. This book is a masterpiece of a creation written by a master weaver and a superb storyteller. A brilliant and enthralling book that had me enthralled from the onset.
Would you ever read a future book by Stephen J. Cannell?
I would read future books by Stephen J. Cannell.
John from Staten Island, NY
Have you previously read a book by Stephen J. Cannell?
This is my first book by Stephen J. Cannell. I am familiar with his work on television.
What other suspense/thriller writers do you read?
Michael Crichton, James Patterson and Nelson DeMille.
What did you think of COLD HIT?
This was a "great" read. A real page-turner. I particularly liked the format of this book. The chapters were very short, not more than 3-4 pages long. I would also like to give credit to the editors and publishers for the font/point size. This helped tremendously in the concentration and movement of the plot/story. As to the story itself, I would like to thank Mr. Cannell for his foresight and imagination. I wish I could write stories like this. It is amazing how we, the reader, get drawn into the story from the beginning (a simple LA homicide of a homeless person) to the end (a national/international incident involving the Patriot Act, LAPD, FBI, CIA, NSA, KGB, Russian Mafia, etc.). This is more than the usual "good guys vs. bad guys." This was analogous to a tidal wave. It moved along swiftly until it finally reached a peak and came crashing down at the end. All the characters are well developed throughout the story. I particularly liked Mr. Cannell's writing style. He uses a lot of acronyms, synonyms and analogies in the story that helps the reader understand the characters and plot. It is written in simple "streetwise" language for all to understand. As I was reading, I also got the author's feeling on the subject he was writing about, which I don't often find in a book. I also was able to visualize his witty type of character, i.e., "That's All Folks" inscribed on a coffin. Finally, I would like to congratulate Mr. Cannell for another success. I am sure this will be a bestseller.
Would you ever read a future book by Stephen J. Cannell?
I would absolutely read another book. I'm hooked!!
Kathy from Branchdale, PA
Have you previously read a book by Stephen J. Cannell?
I have never read Stephen J. Cannell.
What other suspense/thriller writers do you read?
I love to read Mary Higgins Clark and Lilian Jackson Braun.
What did you think of COLD HIT?
I liked COLD HIT. It was well-written and very interesting --- kept you thinking.
Would you ever read a future book by Stephen J. Cannell?
I would definitely read Mr. Cannell again.
Kelly from Lake Charles, LA
Have you previously read a book by Stephen J. Cannell?
This is the first Stephen J. Cannell book I have read thus far.
What other suspense/thriller writers do you read?
I read Anne Rice, Ann Rule and Robert Ludlum...
What did you think of COLD HIT?
COLD HIT is a HOT HIT!!! Stayed up Saturday night and read it completely. I have found a new suspense author to enjoy. The story kept me riveted. I felt as though I was right there. I especially loved the Cold War references.
Would you ever read a future book by Stephen J. Cannell?
I will watch for and read Mr. Cannell's future books.
Matt from Decatur, IL
Have you previously read a book by Stephen J. Cannell?
No, this was the first time I've read a book by Mr. Cannell.
What other suspense/thriller writers do you read?
No one specifically...I've picked up a few, here and there, if the title or subject interested me. Sometimes, if I recognized an author's name.
What did you think of COLD HIT?
COLD HIT was fast paced, exciting, with unexpected turns on every page. I thoroughly enjoyed the present-day setting, and the characters, even the antagonists, were quite easy to believe and root for! I would and have recommended to others to read it and I hope to read other Shane Scully novels soon! A must read for anyone who enjoys action, thrills, and suspense! Let me just say, the ending was not what you would expect but very plausible. Thank you for writing this and allowing me to read it.
Would you ever read a future book by Stephen J. Cannell?
Yes, absolutely! I've enjoyed the many projects Mr. Cannell has been involved with, in the TV realm. They are high quality. This book was too. It was everything I anticipated from Mr. Cannell.
Rosemary from Ocala, FL
Have you previously read a book by Stephen J. Cannell?
Yes, I have read RIDING THE SNAKE.
What other suspense/thriller writers do you read?
David Baldacci, Michael Connelly, Stuart Woods, Lisa Gardner, Iris Johansen, Nevada Barr and many others.
What did you think of COLD HIT?
It was an excellent book. Very easy to read and comprehend the technical terms. Cannell's character, Shane Scully, is a natural for this storyline. Mixing the present with the past is so well done and pulls everything together page by page. Cannell also brought to light questions about our Patriot Act and the internal sneakiness in our justice departments. This book makes you stop and think!!!
Would you ever read a future book by Stephen J. Cannell?
Yes, I will definitely be picking up more of Stephen J. Cannell's novels.
Betsy from Clearwater, FL
Have you previously read a book by Stephen J. Cannell?
Yes.
What other suspense/thriller writers do you read?
Kellerman, Connelly, Baldacci, Grisham, Jance, Gerritsen, Crichton, Elizabeth George, Reginald Hill and so on.
What did you think of COLD HIT?
Fast paced, vivid thriller with international overtones. A lot of threads going on but it all gets wrapped up in a generally satisfactory conclusion.
Would you ever read a future book by Stephen J. Cannell?
Yes.
Margaret from Garland, TX
Have you previously read a book by Stephen J. Cannell?
This was the third book written by Stephen J. Cannell.
What other suspense/thriller writers do you read?
James Patterson, Erica Spindler, Richard North Patterson, Steve Martini, David Baldacci, Linda Howard, Marcia Muller, Lisa Jackson, Perri O'Shaughnessy, Michael Connelly and Jonathan Kellerman, to name a few.
What did you think of COLD HIT?
This book certainly held my interest from beginning to end. It is such a pleasure to read books where the author creates characters that grab you from the beginning. Once I began reading the Shane Scully character he held my total interest and made me eager to keep turning the pages.
Would you ever read a future book by Stephen J. Cannell?
Absolutely.
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