At an abandoned Soviet base in the Arctic,a battle to save all life on Earth is about to begin... THE SECRET BASE It is a top-secret base known only as Dragon Island. A long-forgotten relic of the Cold War, it houses a weapon of terrible destructive force, a weapon that has just been re-activated... AN ARMY OF MURDERERS When Dragon Island is seized by a brutal terrorist force calling itself the Army of Thieves, the fate of the world suddenly hangs in the balance. But there are no crack units close enough to get to Dragon in time to stop the Army setting off the weapon. ONE SMALL TEAM Except, that is, for a small equipment-testing team up in the Arctic led by a Marine captain named Schofield, call-sign SCARECROW. It's not a strike team; just a handful of Marines and civilians. It's not equipped to attack a fortified island held by a small army.But it will go in anyway, because someone has to. THE ULTIMATE HERO IS BACK, FACING THE ULTIMATE ARMY OF VILLAINS.
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The action-packed new thriller from SUNDAY TIMES bestseller Matthew Reilly. This time the world's on fire!
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At an abandoned military base in the Arctic, a battle to save the world has begun . . .
THE SECRET BASEKnown only as Dragon Island, this long-forgotten relic of the Cold War houses a weapon of terrible destructive force. And it has just been re-activated.
A RENEGADE ARMYWhen Dragon Island is seized by terrorists, the fate of the world hangs in the balance.
ONE SMALL TEAMThe only unit close enough to avert disaster is an equipment-testing team led by a Marine captain named Schofield, call-sign SCARECROW. They are not equipped to attack a fortified island held by a small army but will go in anyway - because someone has to.
THE ULTIMATE HERO IS BACK, FACING THE ULTIMATE ARMY OF VILLAINS.
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
So good to have Scarecrow back! I hope Reilly had as much fun writing it as I had reading it!
7 Feb 2012
By Kate
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
It's been a good few years since we last spent time with Matthew Reilly's heroic, maverick marine Shane Schofield (callsign Scarecrow). His last adventure (not counting 2005's novella Hell Island), appropriately named Scarecrow, was published in 2003. Since then Reilly has been preoccupied with the more child-friendly Indiana-Jonesesque Jack West who has had to overcome gargantuan odds on his quests for variously numbered wonders, stones and warriors. However, although I have become increasingly immune to the West novels, I find it very hard to tire of Scarecrow and his righthand woman Mother. I counted the days to the publication of Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves this February and, when the date finally arrived and I snapped it up, it did exactly what I wanted it to do. It may have been preposterous, it may even have challenged the laws of physics and nature, but it was a thrilling rollercoaster of an Arctic ride from start to finish.
Not since Scarecrow's first outing - to Antarctica in Ice Station back in 1998 - have the polar regions been this entertaining.
As Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves begins, there's barely a man, woman or child in France who doesn't want Scarecrow dead. Shunted off by the American government to hopeful obscurity in the Arctic testing bizarre equipment, it seems that fate is at work.... Read more ›
Not since Scarecrow's first outing - to Antarctica in Ice Station back in 1998 - have the polar regions been this entertaining.
As Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves begins, there's barely a man, woman or child in France who doesn't want Scarecrow dead. Shunted off by the American government to hopeful obscurity in the Arctic testing bizarre equipment, it seems that fate is at work.... Read more ›
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By B. Peyton
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
The King of the action novel returns with his most famous creation, Scarecrow.
Matthew Reilly is known for his relentless action, elaborate set-pieces and blistering pace. Yes, it's often ludicrous and goes beyond the realms of believability, but this is intentional. His novels are there for entertainment and you need to suspend your disbelief to get the most out of it. If you're not prepared to do this, don't read it.
Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves is just as ludicrous and just as brilliant as previous Matthew Reilly books. The gauge on the action is cranked up to 11 and all hell breaks loose almost immediately.
Without giving too much away, Scarecrow and his gang have just a few hours to save the world and attempt to do so against almost impossible odds.
With vicious baddies, horrific torture, heroic sacrifices, treachery and trademark Reillyism's this is as good as action novels get. Keep your finger primed to turn those pages well into the night.
Hopefully it won't be two years for the next Matthew Reilly book, but that sadly seems to be the norm. Maybe I should try to savour his books a bit more and not read them so quickly? Don't be silly. That's impossible with a Matthew Reilly book.
NB: If you like Matthew Reilly check out the brilliant Andy McDermott.
Matthew Reilly is known for his relentless action, elaborate set-pieces and blistering pace. Yes, it's often ludicrous and goes beyond the realms of believability, but this is intentional. His novels are there for entertainment and you need to suspend your disbelief to get the most out of it. If you're not prepared to do this, don't read it.
Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves is just as ludicrous and just as brilliant as previous Matthew Reilly books. The gauge on the action is cranked up to 11 and all hell breaks loose almost immediately.
Without giving too much away, Scarecrow and his gang have just a few hours to save the world and attempt to do so against almost impossible odds.
With vicious baddies, horrific torture, heroic sacrifices, treachery and trademark Reillyism's this is as good as action novels get. Keep your finger primed to turn those pages well into the night.
Hopefully it won't be two years for the next Matthew Reilly book, but that sadly seems to be the norm. Maybe I should try to savour his books a bit more and not read them so quickly? Don't be silly. That's impossible with a Matthew Reilly book.
NB: If you like Matthew Reilly check out the brilliant Andy McDermott.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Parm
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Hardcover
There is a famous quote that is perfect for Scarecrow
"If a man does his best, what else is there?"
- General George S. Patton (1885-1945)
It sums up the character of the lead in this book Scarecrow, his utter can do.
The thing is you have to accept right from the start that this book is utterly OTT, the action the drama, the violence the weapons, its all so much larger than life. And thats the charm of it, i read this book after while feeling sick as hell with flu, and yet this book put a smile on my face i could not remove, it was like every action movie rolled into one, every reader must spend time putting their own actor into the role of Scarecrow, Mother, Baba etc..and then running the scene in their head, i know i did. And WOW were they great scenes.
I in no way think that Matthew Reilly is a great writer, but i do think he writes a great adction adventure thriller written at such pace and with so many twists and turns it keeps you hooked all the way to the end.
Loved it, cant wait for the next
(Parm)
"If a man does his best, what else is there?"
- General George S. Patton (1885-1945)
It sums up the character of the lead in this book Scarecrow, his utter can do.
The thing is you have to accept right from the start that this book is utterly OTT, the action the drama, the violence the weapons, its all so much larger than life. And thats the charm of it, i read this book after while feeling sick as hell with flu, and yet this book put a smile on my face i could not remove, it was like every action movie rolled into one, every reader must spend time putting their own actor into the role of Scarecrow, Mother, Baba etc..and then running the scene in their head, i know i did. And WOW were they great scenes.
I in no way think that Matthew Reilly is a great writer, but i do think he writes a great adction adventure thriller written at such pace and with so many twists and turns it keeps you hooked all the way to the end.
Loved it, cant wait for the next
(Parm)
Format:Kindle Edition
Brilliant, gotta love that robot and Mother's mirror. A really enjoyable battle with polar bears. Laughed out loud and skipped the yucky rats.
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
What can I say about this book,fantastic does not seem to do it justice. I have read every book that Mathew Reilly has written I cannot praise his work enough. To anyone reading this review buy any of his book's and you will be in for one hell of a thrill ride.
By madamcyn1
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Matthew Reilly at his best. love all the books by this Author. enjoyable for both men and women cant wait for next book
By Roger Cave
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OK, I've read all his books, and I thought the Jack West Jr books sort of lost their way. However, this one is back on form.
It's typically over the top, but only Reilly can get away with that. Needless to say, I enjoyed it and finished in a day.
I'll accept that his stories will be loved by some and hated by others, as a 500 page battle scene where belief has to be suspended is not everyone's cup of tea, but I did like this one. Nice twist too, or a couple of them towards the end.
As for the story, it's the usual Reilly fluff of Scarecrow taking on impossible odds, as well as killer polar bears. Of course he only runs out of bullets when it suits, but so what. Role on the next book, I'm in if the author can keep up to this level.
It's typically over the top, but only Reilly can get away with that. Needless to say, I enjoyed it and finished in a day.
I'll accept that his stories will be loved by some and hated by others, as a 500 page battle scene where belief has to be suspended is not everyone's cup of tea, but I did like this one. Nice twist too, or a couple of them towards the end.
As for the story, it's the usual Reilly fluff of Scarecrow taking on impossible odds, as well as killer polar bears. Of course he only runs out of bullets when it suits, but so what. Role on the next book, I'm in if the author can keep up to this level.
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Fast pace read
If you have never read Matthew Reilly be prepared to hang onto your hat - its never slow and normally going at 100 mph great stuff.
Published 1 month ago by Mr Steve Howard
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Fantastic
It's a scarecrow book need I say more! These books seriously need to be made into movies, wish the author could write faster tho! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dal
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Just a cracking book
Matthew Reilly does it again. What a movie this would make
Not sure who to play scarecrow though? I think you would need a good actor. Toby Maguire?
Not sure who to play scarecrow though? I think you would need a good actor. Toby Maguire?
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Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves
Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves is just as ludicrous and just as brilliant as previous Matthew Reilly books. Read more
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Excellent read I couldn't put it down.As good as or even better than the other Scarecrow novels.Hope he is writing some more!
Published 3 months ago by sheila muriel mead
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fast moving exciting
fast moving exciting book one you don't want to put down a good read if you like action/adventure books. an excellent author.
Published 3 months ago by Mr D R Hancock
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Dave d
Another brilliant book and worth the long wait for the follow up.
Great action with plenty of twists and turns and good emotional moments when we learn how Scarecrow ticks.
Great action with plenty of twists and turns and good emotional moments when we learn how Scarecrow ticks.
Published 3 months ago by d r drinkwater
5.0 out of 5 stars
good reading
Matthew Reilly at his usual best. good reading for anyone. All his books keep me up half the night reading, gripping stories
Published 4 months ago by Eleanor Graham
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Scarecrow and the army of thieves
Brilliant. Fasted paced and plenty of action .would recommend it to anyone who likes action story's with a bit of humour.
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