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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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As a huge fan of James Patterson's novels I was delighted to see that one of his co-authors, Andrew Gross has began to write solo novels.
In this solo debut (I hear he has signed a three-book deal), 'The Blue Zone' begins when business man Ben Raab is arrested and investigated by the FBI for racketeering. Because of this, high-profile Columbian mobsters are after Raab and his family, so the FBI place them in a protection program, giving them new identities and a new life. However, Raab's oldest daughter, Kate decides not to enter this program and carries on her normal life just without her family and is then driven into a terrifying world of paranoia, not knowing what kind of person her father really was.
After a slowish start this novel then explodes into one of the most exciting and suspense-filled thrillers I have ever read. The style is very similar to Patterson's with it's short chapters, sharp dialogue and fast-paced, non-stop plot twists and action. The characters are all well written and made me feel like I couldn't trust anyone.
This is a great solo debut that I was a little wary about reading as a few of Gross's lastest books with Patterson were some of the weakest (Lifeguard and The Jester in particular) although 2nd Chance, 3rd Degree and Judge & Jury were all excellent. I highly recommend this book to any fan of the crime thriller genre and it is a perfect summer or holiday read that can be read quickly, finished and enjoyed, leaving you looking forward to Gross's next novel.
In this solo debut (I hear he has signed a three-book deal), 'The Blue Zone' begins when business man Ben Raab is arrested and investigated by the FBI for racketeering. Because of this, high-profile Columbian mobsters are after Raab and his family, so the FBI place them in a protection program, giving them new identities and a new life. However, Raab's oldest daughter, Kate decides not to enter this program and carries on her normal life just without her family and is then driven into a terrifying world of paranoia, not knowing what kind of person her father really was.
After a slowish start this novel then explodes into one of the most exciting and suspense-filled thrillers I have ever read. The style is very similar to Patterson's with it's short chapters, sharp dialogue and fast-paced, non-stop plot twists and action. The characters are all well written and made me feel like I couldn't trust anyone.
This is a great solo debut that I was a little wary about reading as a few of Gross's lastest books with Patterson were some of the weakest (Lifeguard and The Jester in particular) although 2nd Chance, 3rd Degree and Judge & Jury were all excellent. I highly recommend this book to any fan of the crime thriller genre and it is a perfect summer or holiday read that can be read quickly, finished and enjoyed, leaving you looking forward to Gross's next novel.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The story could have done with some tighter editing and there were sections that while interesting could have been left out and not missed but this story of betrayal and family loyalty is interesting.
Ben Rabb is arrested for racketeering and taken into the Witness Protection Program with only his adult daughter, Kate, on the outside.
When a case agent is tortured to death and Kate's father disappears the bodies start to mount and no-one is sure who you can trust, or what the truth is in the situation.
It was almost a tiring read as change after change was thrown at me, but it kept me reading and I did want to know what happened next and what was going on. It's not a bad read, but not a great read either.
Ben Rabb is arrested for racketeering and taken into the Witness Protection Program with only his adult daughter, Kate, on the outside.
When a case agent is tortured to death and Kate's father disappears the bodies start to mount and no-one is sure who you can trust, or what the truth is in the situation.
It was almost a tiring read as change after change was thrown at me, but it kept me reading and I did want to know what happened next and what was going on. It's not a bad read, but not a great read either.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
OK for when your brain is dulled by hot sun, lapping waves etc but other than that, pretty awful. Devoid of any real characters or meaningful plot, I was, frankly, glad to get to the end. He's got the short chapter idea from Patterson and, yes, that makes for easy, bit-at-a-time reading, but more than that, I don't think so.
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The Blue Zone
A good book - but that is what you expect from Andrew Gross. Good plot & storyline. Well written & thought provoking.
Published 20 days ago by Susan
slow start but worth persevering with
Someone left a copy of this book on the train, and I got caught up in reading it to pass the time. The chapters are really short, as in three pages! Read more
Published 3 months ago by tallmanbaby
The Blue Zone
This is my second Andrew Gross novel and I'm that pleased I have bought all five so that I can carry on when I finish 'The Blue Zone'. Read more
Published 11 months ago by George McAllister
Lazy writing
Mr Gross has some great ideas for stories but does not seem able to deliver the writing to back them up. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Pietro
Blue Zone
I am a fan of James Patterson and I have read the books he has written with Andrew Gross, so I thought I would read one of Andrew's books. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Millie
A good first effort
Kate Raab is 23 years old and life is perfect. She has a close relationship with her parents and siblings, a loving boyfriend, Greg, and a promising career as a biologist. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Cloggie Downunder
Oh so bad
I've never read anything by Andrew Gross before but I assume the name is a pseudonym for someone like Barbara Steele or Jackie Collins. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mark
A James Patterson Clone Strikes Out On His Own -- and Disappoints!
Andrew Gross, a graduate of the James Patterson school of fiction writng, follows his mentor's and, at times, co-collaborator's style of writing to a tee. Read more
Published 24 months ago by bobbewig
The Blue Zone
Successful businessman Ben Raab is arrested and forced to witness against the mob. He and his family is put into the witness protection program, except for the oldest daughter... Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2010 by NoWireHangers
Just like watching a film! Very fast. Made me jump a few times!
I have to confess that I do not normally read for pleasure, only normally factual based information, as a means to an end. Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2008 by Mr. L.K.V.
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