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The Blue Zone (Hardcover)

by Andrew Gross (Author)
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 296 pages
  • Publisher: William Morrow & Company; 1 edition (May 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0061143405
  • ISBN-13: 978-0739480731
  • Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.5 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 177,506 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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James Patterson

`'The Blue Zone' is a tense and chilling thriller with a whole lot
of heart' --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Lee Child

`Real fear, real thrills, real suspense...real good.' --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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26 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Nearly as good as Patterson, 25 July 2007
By KM (England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Blue Zone (Paperback)
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.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars An 'airport read', 25 Jan 2008
By V. Bradley "plaisir de lire" (Italy) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Blue Zone (Paperback)
This book is what I would class as a 'page-turner' and quite a good one at that. Ideal if you have to wait at an airport or the dentist. I was a bit put off by the poor grammar which often obscured the meaning but perhaps that is colloquial American? The character of the heroine's father is not very credible and the story line pivots on that.
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12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great solo novel for Andrew Gross!, 9 Aug 2007
By Detra Fitch (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Blue Zone (Paperback)
Benjamin Raab has been buying gold for Argot Manufacturing. Suddenly, the FBI arrests him for money laundering, aiding and abetting a criminal enterprise, and conspiracy to defraud the U.S. government. Benjamin is aghast to learn that the law believes he works for the Mercado family of the Colombian drug cartel. Benjamin insists he is innocent, but the only way out is his testimony against his accomplices and for his family to immediately disappear within the Witness Protection Program. But just before it happens, one of them get cold feet.

Kate Raab is devastated at learning her father has gotten the family into such trouble. Kate marries Greg Herrera, they adopt a dog, and slowly life becomes bearable. But only fourteen months after the mess her father had caused Kate's life begins to fall apart again. Kate keeps seeing strange people watching her. Then her best friend is shot and rushed to the hospital. Someone begins following Kate. But her world totally shatters when she hears that her father has suddenly disappeared into what the WITSEC agency calls "the blue zone" and someone close to him (whom Kate knows as well) is murdered. Kate begins to dig into her father's life. She must find her missing father and, somehow, uncover the secrets someone will kill to keep buried.

**** This thriller is extremely fast paced. Readers must pay close attention or risk missing critical parts of the plot and story. This is the first time that author Andrew Gross has published a solo thriller. In my opinion, it is very well done. This author is one to keep your eye on. I feel that Gross is going to have a long and successful career! ****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.
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3.0 out of 5 stars A great movie in the future possibly but
this novel has lots of failings. "Blue Zone" has got a great plot and would easily fill an enjoyable couple of hours on the big screen. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Just like watching a film! Very fast. Made me jump a few times!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic solo debut
This is a brilliant debut book. It is fast paced and full of twists and turns. The author kept me gripped from beginning to end and I would highly recommend it.
Published on 11 Jan 2008 by Mrs. Sheila Coulthard

2.0 out of 5 stars Misses the Patterson panache
I'm not sure how this co-authoring works but always suspected that the main work was done by the little-know co-writer (Andrew Gross) and that the sales were achieved by the... Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2007 by Peter Guymer

4.0 out of 5 stars Better without Patterson
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Published on 3 Oct 2007 by Ray Blake

2.0 out of 5 stars It'll do for the beach
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3.0 out of 5 stars Flawed but readable
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