The Hit List : (Paperback)

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Amazon.co.uk Review
Despite a derivative plot, The Hit List has a solid backbone derived from author (and ex-SAS) Ryan's explicit knowledge of death-laden situations. Armed with the vivid technical detail of raw experience, danger is omnipresent, evaded only by finely tuned intuition and training, rather than by well-worn cliché. This is marvellously evident in Neil Slater, the Ex-SAS serviceman whose chances at a peaceful life are shattered when he is approached by elite assassination squad "The Cadre", who need his anti-social skills in dispatching "enemies of the State". Slater is under no illusion about what he is and, as such, is a perfect vessel for Ryan's hardened brand of realism, thrust into situations where each act of violence is measured to provoke an exact response. Ryan's tale translates well to audio format, losing little of the tension and thrills that are so abundant in the novel. Christian Rodska's gravelly tones and enthusiastic reading certainly evoke the tension a tale like this demands. However, you might question Rodska's penchant for providing all the characters with their relevant accents. Mostly, it works, but it's unfortunate that his interpretation of an Eastern European woman sounds like a splicing of Monty Python and Zsa Zsa Gabor. However, that's forgivable, hardly detracting from this gripping, intense glimpse into an all-too-possible underworld of intrigue and extreme violence. --Danny Graydon --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Amazon.co.uk Review
Though The Hit List addresses the old chestnut of the military professional who cannot escape his true calling, it's got a solid backbone derived in no small part from ex-SAS author Ryan's explicit knowledge of death-laden situations. Armed with the vivid technical detail that raw experience provides, danger leaps off the page, evaded only by finely tuned intuition and training, rather than by some well-worn cliché. This is marvellously evident in Neil Slater, the ex-SAS serviceman whose chances at a peaceful life are shattered when he is approached by elite assassination squad "The Cadre", who have use for his anti-social skills in dispatching "enemies of the State". Slater is under no illusion of what he is, comfortable in the "Darklands", despite the psychological difficulties it causes him. More than a emotionally-barren, pain-thriving superman--Slater bleeds, he suffers, but all the time he is the battle-honed professional. As such, he is a perfect vessel for Ryan's hardened brand of realism, thrust into situations where each act of violence is measured to provoke an exact response:

Slater shot Pasquale through the top of the arch of his right foot. The pain, he knew, would be extreme...and the shock would be sufficient to break any resistance immediately.

Such realism is accentuated by Ryan's use of real-life figures, with the late Robert Maxwell's plot-pivotal appearance being chillingly appealing as well as being an excellent hook, given his conspiracy strewn legacy. Another hugely enjoyable offering from Ryan, whose fluid translation of his adventurous past to gritty bullet-paced fiction offers a feast for the reader who craves a glimpse into an underworld of intrigue and extreme violence. --Danny Graydon --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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22 Reviews 5 star:  (8) 4 star:  (9) 3 star:  (5) 2 star:    (0) 1 star:    (0)           Average Customer Review 4.1 out of 5 stars (22 customer reviews)		Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
Most Helpful Customer Reviews   11 of 13 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Chris Ryan's fiction a better read than Andy McNab's, 17 Nov 2001 By  C. Read (Leicester UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    I have just finished reading this after the excellent Watchman. This guy's previous special forces experience lends an authenticity to his fiction that keeps you stimulated. McNab being of a similar background shares the attention to accurate detail but does not write as well. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   10 of 12 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read, a top book from Ryan!, 5 Jan 2005 By A Customer This review is from: Hit List (Paperback) An action packed easy read, his attention to detail helps immerse you in the world of Government operations. The story lines flow well and keep you hooked, I highly recomend this book. This was my first Chris Ryan book and upon the quality and enjoyment of it I bought pretty much all of his others. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars closer to the truth than people know, 10 Aug 2000 By A Customer This review is from: The Hit List (Audio Cassette) A good read even though it gets of to a slow start but when it gets going its a roller coaster of a book,"Chris Ryan"can tell a good story and get close to the truth without actually oversteping the mark. I hope he continuies to write books like this,Andy eat your heart out, "Chris"has done his homework on places that he describes in the story(check it out)as in his previous books,I feel many serving troops and those who have done their time will get a feel for this book,but bring back past "heroes",dont let them fade away. the story invovles black ops,and how to improvise when things go wrong,as per usual,read it and make your own decisions,I think its a good read and would highly recomend it. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 22 customer reviews...		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 3.0 out of 5 stars Not Ryan at his best. After reading many of Chris Ryan's other books (and finding them all fantastic), I was thoroughly looking forward to reading this. Read more Published on 27 Jan 2007 by DavidB601 5.0 out of 5 stars Action Packed from start to finish This book is amazing, it is the first book i have read by the author and i was very impressed. His insight from being in the SAS makes this book all the more impressive. Read more Published on 12 Jul 2001 by digsy_dave@hotmail.com 4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty impressive This is slow in parts with some sections too drawn-out, but overall I found it to be full of action and to be built around a pretty sound plot. Read more Published on 28 Jun 2001 4.0 out of 5 stars The Good, the bad and the OK! I have read all of Chris Ryan's books and although i have enjoyed all the others, campared with the others I must admit that Chris has done better but overall I thught it was well... Read more Published on 14 Dec 2000 3.0 out of 5 stars 1st half slow; 2nd half much better; ending disappointing. Not his best. I thought the first part of the book appeared to be page filling, and didn't really get going until half way through. Read more Published on 2 Nov 2000 4.0 out of 5 stars So many twists ! I have read almost all of his books and this one wasn't a disapointment. The bit about Robert Maxwell was fascinating, how far away from the truth is it ? Read more Published on 6 Oct 2000 5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute adrenaline What a book! I am a big fan of Ryan's writing, and this is no exception. It is a gripping, roller coaster ride through the world of covert ops, and the attention to the detail is... Read more Published on 6 Oct 2000 by Mr. Christopher P. Crossan 3.0 out of 5 stars Oh dear whats happened to Chris' writing? I was expecting so much but Chris Ryan seems to have got confused while writing this book. Is it a story about Bodyguarding or Assasination. Not like his usual standard. Published on 6 Sep 2000 4.0 out of 5 stars A Hit I have read all of Chris Ryans work Ficton and fact and can say that this is the best yet.It does not suffer from the plodding you know what is coming next style of some of his... Read more Published on 11 Aug 2000 5.0 out of 5 stars hitting it off with an immediate high note another excellent publication and full all the essential ingredients to keep you fastened securely to the pages. Read more Published on 7 Aug 2000 Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 22 customer reviews...

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