TITLE: The Lions of Lucerne (Scot Harvath #1)
AUTHOR: Brad Thor
GENRE: Fiction/Thriller/Political Suspense
PUBLISHED: April 25,2003
RATING: ★★★★☆
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Review: In a daring and chilling debut, Brad Thor draws us into a sinister labyrinth of political intrigue and international terrorism, serving up an explosive cocktail of unrelenting action -- and a shattering climax -- as one man is pushed to the edge.
What an intricate display of thrilling action for a debut novel! Brad Thor writes this book fluidly but with an occasional ripple but still the writing was smooth enough that the ripple could go unnoticed.
A secret clandestine meeting between a powerful industrialist, two opportunistic senators, and the Vice President of the United States of America can only mean one thing: A whole bunch of trouble.
When the American President and Daughter are attacked on the snowy slopes of Utah resulting in the mysterious abduction of the President, the action and adventures of Scot Harvath kick into high gear as he gets railroaded and accused of the masterful plan by every level of law enforcement. Using skill and intellect Scot seems to be a few steps in line, never behind since obviously that would get him killed, with the people who are hunting him down and want him eliminated.
From the slopes of Utah, the cool brisk air of Washington D.C., the snow capped hills and mountains of Switzerland, Scot Harvath seeks out the explanation of why someone wants to get rid of him and make him worthy of the humiliating charge of high treason against the United States of America. Only when he gets to Switzerland and trying to catch his breath do answers start to become available. With the help of a beautiful Swiss Federal Attorney do details unravel about a high ranking Swiss Intelligence officer and his high society lifestyle along with suspicious but unproven secret dealings. All the facts and details are eloquently woven by Mr. Thor who kind of makes me want to visit Switzerland after detailing it so vividly. The drama is fast and furious. The action is relentless.
Scot Harvath isn't necessarily the "New American Hero" but he can definitely make a statement to be included in that discussion. I am anxious to read the other novels by Brad Thor and expect them to live up to the high standard set for them by this debut. It definitely kicks some serious butt.