- Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Spectra Books; First Edition edition (May 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0553565575
- ISBN-13: 978-0553565577
- Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 2.1 x 17.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,056,297 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Two over-heated New York City cops are suffering a sweltering summer not improved by the appearance of some of the nastiest corpses they've ever had the priviege to investigate. But this is only the beginning... Detective Shaefer realises that his involement in the case may be more than circumstantial when the military shows a covert interest in police procedure. Remembering the tales told by his missing brother, Dutch, about strange aliens and government cover-ups, Shaefer and his partner suspect there is more to the investigation than they're ever going to find out by conventional means.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When first embarking upon this book i found it very similar to the film 'Predator 2'. Yet after some time i realised it may have similarities but is infact nothing alike. This story is much 'bigger', in every sense of the word. There is some nostalgia in parts due to the fact that one of the main protragonists of the story is the brother of 'dutch', who in the original 'predator' film managed to destroy a predator creature with great losses. At length i found some aspects predictable, and some not so, especially the climactic ending resulting in yet more shrouds of mystery surrounding the 'predators' reaccuring apprearences. And if you are expecting something similar to the steve perry series of books you will be greatly surprised! I thouroughly enjoyed this book and hope others follow suit and do so, also.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Concrete Jungle is one of the longer Predator books, which means it takes a while to really get going, but that gives you the time to really get to know the characters and the town they live in (New York). The descriptive work is brilliant, being detailed but not bogging down the story. And when the action scenes do come, they're superb. The best bits are a fight in an old apartment block between the lead character, Schaefer, and one of the Predators, a night-fight between the two again in Central America, a huge shootout in a drug lord's mansion and the climax between the NYPD, army and the whole compliment of a Predator warship. The writer seems to really understand the Predators and how they act, which adds an extra element to the story. Plus, the way New York is described it really feels like you're there, like you can smell the steam from the storm drains, feel the patter of rain on your head and shoulders, and the quiet deliberate steps of the Predator hunting you. Maybe it isn't as good when compared to the original, but Concrete Jungle is more in the style of Predator 2, so if you like that, and I do, then this is the one for you. A great read and a great addition to the series.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Concrete Jungle has everything - pace,power and a ready-made franchise. Set in New York City during a heatwave the book has more in common with Predator 2 rather than the original film, however the book is equally effective as a "stand alone" and so people that have never watched either film can easily pick up the threads of the story. All in all a welcome addition to the franchise.
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exellent
Arrived in good time, book in good quality, only minor damage but pleased with a second hand product. Loved the free bookmark! very happy!
Published on 2 Jun 2004 by "samjburns"
Excellent for reading after the first film
This book is one of the best I,ve ever read. There is action all the way but a very good story as well, I could not put it down. The ending is also brilliant. Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2004 by Carl Higginson
big disappointment, tame ending
first of all this book was nothing compared to the original movie(arnold schw....). it was a big disappointment. Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2001
THE BEST BOOK EVER!!!!!!
This is the best book ever!! You must read it if you have or haven't seen the film. The book has a great story line and a wicked ending. READ IT!!!!
Published on 20 Nov 2000
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