- Paperback: 528 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins (29 April 2010)
- ISBN-10: 000729686X
- ISBN-13: 978-0007296866
- Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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‘Andrew Gross’s best yet - an automatic must for lovers of fast, snappy, topical can’t-put-it-down thrillers’ Lee Child
‘Reckless is a sexy-as-hell thriller and Andrew Gross's best’ James Patterson
‘Real fear, real thrills, real suspense…real good' Lee Child
'A spine-chilling mystery with a thrilling twist' Cosmopolitan
'[Gross] knows how to deliver a thrill' Daily Mail
'All the hallmarks of the master - quick-fire action, believable characters, and a none-too-taxing storyline. Perfect holiday fare' News of the World
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A breathtaking novel of suspense from the co-author of five No 1 James Patterson bestsellers including Judge and Jury and Lifeguard, and the hit thrillers The Blue Zone and Don't Look Twice
Ty Hauck has left law enforcement for a job with a big-time private security firm. But he quickly learns that life in the private sector can be every bit as dangerous as wearing a badge – if not more so.
When a successful trader at one of Wall Street’s largest firms is murdered his suburban home along with his wife and daughter, it seems at first to be a case of burglary gone wrong.
Then another financial executive is found dead in a very suspicious ‘suicide’. As Hauck digs deeper he uncovers a horrifying financial conspiracy that stretches from New York to Central Europe to London. And its perpetrators will kill anyone who gets in their way…
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
Since 9/11, the lazier of the US thriller writers have been handed a new enemy on a plate, and it seems to drive any originality out of the window. This must be the 10th book I've read recently where we have some Arab conspiracy somewhere.
More disturbing is the racism it seems to give vent to. The US participants in this plot do it for the money; the only personal fact we have about the Arab main man is as he is about to sleep with a 14 year old virgin, as if this rather than money is what motivates Arabs. It seems to be pandering to a US xenophobia and grates on the British ear.
The plot is dull; the motivation hackneyed and one could see every move pages before it happened.
It beats me who agrees to publish this rubbish.
More disturbing is the racism it seems to give vent to. The US participants in this plot do it for the money; the only personal fact we have about the Arab main man is as he is about to sleep with a 14 year old virgin, as if this rather than money is what motivates Arabs. It seems to be pandering to a US xenophobia and grates on the British ear.
The plot is dull; the motivation hackneyed and one could see every move pages before it happened.
It beats me who agrees to publish this rubbish.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Book 3, in the Ty Hauck series
As the first chapters unfold, we are slowly introduced to the characters that will take part in this mystery. A major change has Ty Hauck, Mr. Gross's protagonist, moving on from his former job as police detective to an important post at a corporate security firm.
The story begins when a close friend from Ty's past, April Glassman, is found brutally murdered in her home along with her husband and daughter. The firm in a gesture to one of their favourite clients takes on the case and assigns who else but Ty as lead investigator, it is obvious he has a definite interest in finding the reason and those responsible for this tragic incident. Early on into the investigation Ty finds himself in the middle of an ongoing financial conspiracy that has sights set on other targets.
His leads cross those of U.S treasury Agent Naomi Blum and together they follow the money trail, a trail that has them jetting across continents facing danger at every turn, a labyrinth of continuously new information and hazards that all has to be analysed and addressed. What they find at first appears to be a possible terrorist strike against financial managers but later turns out to be something far more sinister involving a much larger scope of the financial community.
In this latest novel, Mr. Gross has spun his own mystery around 21st century events and seasoned it with plenty of frightening conspiracies and global intrigue, a recipe that will please many readers. Although the plotting is somewhat predictable and quite formulaic, the topic is nevertheless quite interesting and the short and punchy chapters make it an easy read. The characterization is based on two main characters; the intrepid hero and the beautiful female agent as for the rest of the cast they are simply fill-ins. The simplified chemistry is definitely not a mind bender, it left me wishing for more, however all that said and done, this fast paced-thriller was an enjoyable read.
As the first chapters unfold, we are slowly introduced to the characters that will take part in this mystery. A major change has Ty Hauck, Mr. Gross's protagonist, moving on from his former job as police detective to an important post at a corporate security firm.
The story begins when a close friend from Ty's past, April Glassman, is found brutally murdered in her home along with her husband and daughter. The firm in a gesture to one of their favourite clients takes on the case and assigns who else but Ty as lead investigator, it is obvious he has a definite interest in finding the reason and those responsible for this tragic incident. Early on into the investigation Ty finds himself in the middle of an ongoing financial conspiracy that has sights set on other targets.
His leads cross those of U.S treasury Agent Naomi Blum and together they follow the money trail, a trail that has them jetting across continents facing danger at every turn, a labyrinth of continuously new information and hazards that all has to be analysed and addressed. What they find at first appears to be a possible terrorist strike against financial managers but later turns out to be something far more sinister involving a much larger scope of the financial community.
In this latest novel, Mr. Gross has spun his own mystery around 21st century events and seasoned it with plenty of frightening conspiracies and global intrigue, a recipe that will please many readers. Although the plotting is somewhat predictable and quite formulaic, the topic is nevertheless quite interesting and the short and punchy chapters make it an easy read. The characterization is based on two main characters; the intrepid hero and the beautiful female agent as for the rest of the cast they are simply fill-ins. The simplified chemistry is definitely not a mind bender, it left me wishing for more, however all that said and done, this fast paced-thriller was an enjoyable read.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Andrew Gross has, by now, stepped out of James Patterson's shadow and established himself as a thriller writer in his own right. With Ty Hauck, formerly a detective and now a private investigator, he has created a character with plenty of potential mileage. 'Reckless' is the latest in a series of novels with this character, who this time teams up with treasury agent Naomi Blum when his initial investigations into the death of a former friend quickly lead him towards a major financial plot.
Gross incorporates real events from the global financial crisis into the plot to add credibility, and uses the story to postulate what might have been or what could happen. This is particularly effective. Less realistic are some of Hauck's actions and the willingness of the police to share so many details with him, even though he is a highly respected former officer. But there is no doubt that this is a good read, packed with conspiracies and complex murky financial shenanigans which, whether the reader can follow them or not, still add up to a great story.
There is one nit pick which does continue to grate with Gross's writing, and which slightly mars the reading experience. Is it really necessary for characters to constantly address each other by name within a short conversation? This is particularly true of Hauck's conversations with Steve Chrisafoulis, his replacement as head of detectives, who apparently suffers from short-term memory loss and is unsure of who he is. That is the only possible explanation for Hauck to address him by name at the end of nearly every sentence. Other characters do the same when speaking to Hauck. It seems to be a device for Gross to avoid constantly using the structure 'said Hauck' or 'said Steve', etc, but it's plain irritating and unrealistic.
Apart from the above annoyance, 'Reckless' is still a great thriller with enough twists and turns to satisfy most readers of crime novels. It's not Jeffery Deaver, it's not Patterson at his best, but Andrew Gross is good enough to warrant close attention.
Gross incorporates real events from the global financial crisis into the plot to add credibility, and uses the story to postulate what might have been or what could happen. This is particularly effective. Less realistic are some of Hauck's actions and the willingness of the police to share so many details with him, even though he is a highly respected former officer. But there is no doubt that this is a good read, packed with conspiracies and complex murky financial shenanigans which, whether the reader can follow them or not, still add up to a great story.
There is one nit pick which does continue to grate with Gross's writing, and which slightly mars the reading experience. Is it really necessary for characters to constantly address each other by name within a short conversation? This is particularly true of Hauck's conversations with Steve Chrisafoulis, his replacement as head of detectives, who apparently suffers from short-term memory loss and is unsure of who he is. That is the only possible explanation for Hauck to address him by name at the end of nearly every sentence. Other characters do the same when speaking to Hauck. It seems to be a device for Gross to avoid constantly using the structure 'said Hauck' or 'said Steve', etc, but it's plain irritating and unrealistic.
Apart from the above annoyance, 'Reckless' is still a great thriller with enough twists and turns to satisfy most readers of crime novels. It's not Jeffery Deaver, it's not Patterson at his best, but Andrew Gross is good enough to warrant close attention.
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Excellent book
Just like all the others I've read, excellent and grips you from the first page. If you like James Patterson you will like this author.
Published 1 day ago by Bev
A well-crafted novel of our times
There are some varying reviews for this book. I found it to be a gripping read. I know that it is just a novel but it made me a bit nervous about how easily the modern financial... Read more
Published 24 days ago by Avid reader
Well worth the cover price
I found this to be a very good read and it does exactly what it says on the cover. I couldn't put it down. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Alex Eavis
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Published 14 months ago by MVWM
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First Andrew Gross I have read, picked up on a whim in library. I guess I was pulled in by the jacket blurb by Lee Child - an author who is very good - claiming this novel was "An... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mark
Reckless
Andrew Gross lives up to expectations! Detective Huck's adventures become more and more intriguing and it is one of those books that you look forward to reading and not really want... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Ms. Olivera Modric
Well rounded, easy read!
Just wanted to add a review here because I felt that the book was taking a bit of a hitting. I thought that it was a great book. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Ian
reckless
absolutly great book could not put it down.So many twists and turns.A must for
any one who likes a good read.It is the fourth book we have read by Andrew Gross. Read more
any one who likes a good read.It is the fourth book we have read by Andrew Gross. Read more
Published 18 months ago by bill w.
Patterson copy cat
Knowing Andrew Gross co-authored several books with James Patterson has urged me to buy all his releases to date. This however is the last one I will bother with. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mr. William L. B. Johnston
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