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RECRUITED:A crack team of cover agents.Word is out to ex-Marine sniper Charlie Dean and his team of the National Security Agency: Infiltrate the highest stratum of Peruvian political power and derail a renegade general from acing an election. All Dean has to do is find a way inside an impenetrable bank vault protected by armed guards round the clock-it's all in a day's work for the men and women of Deep Black.ENGAGED:A violent political coupBut things get complicated when Dean and company discover the renegade general's second plot. The military madman's ruse-a nuclear weapon he claims is in the hands of Marxist guerillas, a bomb that only he can rescue...and control.IGNITED:A devastating terrorist plot.When the general and his plot are exposed, the NSA concludes the greatest threat is over. But in fact, it's only just beginning...
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Deep Black: PayBack (CD - Unabridged).......2007-02-06
I bought this to listen to in the car while I drive, and I have not had a chance to listen to it yet. Therefore, I have no review of the book at this point and cannot give it an accurate rating.
FUTURISTIC PLOTS........2007-01-05
As stories go it is good, but you have to have a very active mind to cope with things like thought transmitted conversations! His air stories are better.
Thriller in Peru.......2006-04-14
This a well written book that follows the Deep Black format of short chapters, frenetic action and high technology. Unlike some of the previous books in the series, this one did not rely so much on gizmos and concentrates on character development.
That said (but coming), I'm not sure I buy the whole plot and these books rely on plotting to an extreme.
The story involves Peru's presidential elections threatened by a General descended from Incan rulers. To add modern spice to the mix, a Russian arms dealer has a nuclear bomb that he wants to detonate in the USA.
In a world with Iranian nukes, Chinese war lords and Russian arms merchants, there are certainly more compelling stories to be told.
Action Packed.......2006-04-04
This book takes the "Deep Black" series to a new level not only in action, but also in character development. One of the main characters suffered a rape in the prior book, and some of this one shows how she deals with that along with continuing with her job as a deep black agent. Crossed over with faults in other characters and a nuclear weapon and this is a book that is worth picking up and reading. If you are into the Technothriller style of books, give this series a try. You will not be dissapointed.
intriguing Deep Black adventure thriller .......2005-10-04
Peruvian general Tecume has concocted a brilliant plan to not only obtain a nuclear weapon, but to bluff the Americans into going after insurgents; his outcome is to become the president of Peru.
Crippled Stephan Babin owes a lot of people. He is in debt to Tecume for saving his life so is assisting him with his nuclear ploy. However, he hides from the General that his personal agenda is to take the nuclear option one step beyond his Peruvian host. He plans to avenge what the CIA did to him, when they shot down his plane leaving him crippled.
NSA assigns the Deep Black team headed by Charlie Dean to stop the General. The crack squad aided from thousand miles away by their Runner Rockman begin a counter ploy to keep nuclear weapons out of the hands of Tecume and local terrorists, but neither Charlie, his teammate Lia DeFransccesa, nor the home office are aware that the real threat comes from the more dangerous opponent Steve Babin who has armed his host with a second bomb unbeknownst to the Deep Black squad or any American intelligence agency.
The fourth Deep Black adventure thriller is an intriguing tale because just when the team and readers think the case is solved in spite of plenty pages to go, the plot offers a delightful exhilarating twist that ratchets up the suspense levels. The story line is loaded with testosterone action even when the females like Lia take charge. Fans of the series or anyone who appreciates a black ops antiterrorism thriller will receive plenty of positive payback from this adrenaline pumping tale that goes at one speed faster than light.
Harriet Klausner
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Deep Black: Payback
Manufacturer: St Martins Pr
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When a local goldsmith, Godfrey of Harwood, is found brutally murdered in his home, Furnshill and Puttock are called on to investigate. But when rumors begin spreading that patients from a local leper hospital might have been involved in Godfrey's murder, a series of vicious attacks on the unfortunate victims ensues, culminating in a disastrous fire at the hospital. In a surprising turn of events, Godfrey's daughter Cecily donates a sum to make good the damage. Her connection to one of the lepers is her motive, and only when that connection has been revealed will the truth about Godfrey's murder emerge.
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More lepers? Please..........2006-11-10
This is, like all of Michael Jecks' Templar mysteries, well-plotted and characterised, but it is the weakest that I have read so far for predictabllity, at least for those of us who have suffered through Stephen Donaldson's writing.
Well Worth a Read.......2004-11-13
Michael Jeck's books about the West Country of England in medieval times are all well written and researched and his main characters Sir Baldwin Furnshill one time Knight Templar and latterly Keeper of the King's Peace and his friend and associate Bailiff Simon Puttock are now familiar names to the many readers of Jecks books. The plot of this book is built around a Leper Hospital and there is soon murder and mayhem for Sir Baldwin and Simon to deal with. The plots of these books run along at a fast pace and for those interested in the period of the 14th century in England are a joy to read.
fantastic historic detail makes this a good read.......2000-08-17
Another triumph for Michael Jecks! In "The Leper's Return," Michael Jecks introduces us to the world of the outcast lepers, the people who care for them and the fear, ignorance and prejudices that the populace at large feels towards them.
The threat of a civil war is looming, but the people of Credition are more concerned about the murder of the goldsmith, Godfrey of London, and the grevious assault on his daughter, Cecily. Many seem to think that John of Irlaunde, a womaniser of some notoriety is responsible. But Sir Baldwin Furnshill, the Keeper of the King's Peace, is not so sure. And together with his good friend and companion in detecting, Bailiff Simon Puttock, the duo are determined to get to the bottom of this perplexing murder. However, adding to the tension is the sudden rise in bad feeling that is being aroused in the populance of Credition towards the lepers. Will Sir Baldwin and Simon also have to deal with the possiblilty of a massacre? Or will good sense prevail?
If you're looking for something that is a little more than a mere historical mystery novel, Michael Jecks's Medieval West Country mystery series is the one for you. The novels are always well written, with plots that will capture your imagination, and characters that will engage interest and compassion. And I thoroughly enjoyed reading "The Leper's Return," I have noticed that the series may not be everyone's cup of tea. But if you enjoy mystery novels rich in historical detail and atmosphere and character portrayals that are rich and fully realised, I'd urge you to give the West country Mysteries a go.
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The Knights Templar
They were warrior monks, dedicated to the protection of pilgrims in the Holy Land—until an avaricious king destroyed the order. One knight, however, escaped the stake, vowing justice for his murdered brothers.
A fatal tide of intolerance
With civil war looming, tensions are high in the town of Crediton—and the foul murder of a local gold merchant and assault on his daughter merely feed the flames. Keeper of the King's Peace and former Knight Templar, Sir Baldwin Furnshill, and his partner, Simon Puttock, bailiff of Lydford, must find the culprit and resist the temptation to quickly condemn the most obvious suspect. But their cool heads may not prevail, for rumors are spreading that suggest the lepers of St. Lawrence's hospital—the shunned outcasts of society—are somehow responsible for Crediton's current ills. And any delay on the part of Furnshill and Puttock in apprehending a killer may well lead to a full-scale slaughter of the despised unfortunates.
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Thoroughly Enjoyable.......2007-02-08
Sir Baldwin Furnshill, Keeper of the King's Peace, has his hands full. The town's leper hospital has a new master and a town suddenly turned violent against the hospital and its residents. Godfrey of London, the town's most prominent citizen, has been murdered, his daughter and servant attacked. Everyone is quick to place the blame on the local conman and womanizer, John of Irelaunde, but Baldwin doesn't believe it. He has the help of his friend Bailiff Simon Puttock. Simon and his wife have come to visit, bringing the young woman Jeanne, whom Baldwin hopes to marry. Finally, there is Jeanne's maid servant, Emma, and an enthusiastic Mastiff "Chops."
Jecks brings his characters to life with humor, insecurities, determination, and resolve. He presents a view of life in Medieval England that illustrates the role of religion and superstition in people's lives. Jecks provides a story that is layered and twists satisfactorily along the way. I learned, I laughed, and I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Another Rollicking Medieval Murder Mystery!.......2006-10-05
Murder most foul invades a medieval English village and soon the team of Sir Baldwin Furnshill and baliff Simon Puttock are once again trying to unravel the mystery. To complicate matters, the locals are inveighing against a local leper house and - did I mention? - Sir Baldwin also has romance on his mind. Michael Jecks does his usual marvelous job in interweaving all these plot elements in this sixth, enormously entertaining volume in his 'Medieval West Country Mystery' series.
Jecks simply has no equals when it comes to this genre. His books ring with authenticity; his characters are engaging and eminently human; and the plots well constructed and imaginative.
'Leper's Return' is entertaining from start to finish, a first rate page-turner. Highly recommended as is the whole series!
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Set of 3 paperbacks, books 4 thru 6, in the Knights Templar series: The Credition Killings, The Abbot's Gibbet, & The Leper's Return.
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A must-see for all Get!.......1998-10-26
All Get of Fenris are mighty and proud creatures. As I am. We do respect this book - it shows the truth of our Tribe. Every Garou that calls himself of Norsk origin, should read it. And remember about everything written in it. Hail to the mighty Scandinavian warriors, beloved children of the great Fenris!
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- Important voice to be heard
- Like reading my own diaries from the past
- If I could give it less than one star I would
- A Sad Chronicle of a 10-Year Suicide
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Slim to None : A Journey Through the Wasteland of Anorexia Treatment
Jennifer Hendricks
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A young woman's fatal battle with anorexia, in her own words
In the tradition of Go Ask Alice, Prozac Nation, and Girl Interrupted, Slim to None grants readers precious access to the emotional and psychological underpinnings of its author. Step-by-step, readers follow Jenny's long journey through a "wasteland" of failed treatments and therapies, false hope, and abuse by the mental health system that kept her captive most of her life.
Although this disease has been at the forefront of public awareness for years, anorexia continues to claim more victims than any other mental illness. Slim to None reveals the glaring inadequacy of the mental health system to treat and fully understand this disease.
The first journal of an anorexic to be published posthumously, the book discloses the innermost thoughts, fears, and hopes of a young girl stricken and fighting to recover.
Jenny Hendricks painstakingly recorded her experiences as she suffered from and eventually succumbed to this eating disorder. With candor, she recounts being shipped from one doctor to another and subjected to widely varying treatments--all of which ultimately proved unsuccessful. Her father, Gordon Hendricks, fills in this compelling narrative with his own memories of his daughter's struggle.
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terribly out of date.......2007-06-28
I am just starting down the long road of treating anorexia. Believe it or not, my father, at the ripe age of 86, has developed a severe case. Not knowing much about the disorder, I bought books and started reading. This was the third book I read. I got it because it was about a father/daughter and thought it might shed some light on what was coming for us. But by page 36 I was questioning the "treatment" Jenny was getting. I found myself, even with my limited knowledge of the disorder, questioning what kind of therapist would ever say or do some of the things that were happening here. Finally, by around 50 pages into the book it dawned on me that despite a 2003 publication date, these events must have happened decades ago. It was hard to find the years these things happened in, in her journal entries you see only months/days. Eventually, by mentioning a movie she went to see and by closely looking at the clothing and hair style on the cover photo, it became clear these events took place in the 70's and 80's. Now these ridiculous "treatments" and "approaches" made sense, the knowledge base and treatment facilities at that time was in it's infancy.
Unfortunately, I was not interested in knowing how things were done 25 years ago when this disorder first became public, I need to know what to expect today. So while it is an interesting read, the "wasteland" of treatments they speak of is from the 70's and 80's and not current. I feel that should have been made perfectly clear early on and it is not.
Important voice to be heard.......2006-08-13
Slim to none is the diary of an anorexia patient, Jennifer Hendricks. This is a difficult and frustrating read. Jenny is totally confused through must of the book, due, not only by her severe eating disorder, but also through all the crazy "therapies" to try to heal her. It is an important story to be told to see just how misunderstood the disease was, even by doctors. Everyone had a different idea on how to heal Jenny, and most of them exceeding is only making her worse. The worst shame of it all is that Jenny tried so hard for so long and spent most of those years that she writes about, in one hospital or another. The last years of her life are revolved around her troubled thoughts and lost hopes of a normal life. I think this book is important for all doctors and families of people struggling with eating disorders. Also, anyone who is studying about eating disorders. As far as the story part of the book goes, it is repetitious, especially in the beginning, but keep reading, it is worth it in the end.
Like reading my own diaries from the past.......2006-07-03
I am a recovering anorexic. I was hospitalized numerous times before something inside of my mine just snapped and I was ready to let go. Really ready. And I am one of the very few lucky ones.
I love this book. Jennifer's father reminds me of my own and the struggle he put up to keep me alive.
My father never gave up. Jennifer's father held on until the very end when he finally gave in and knew she was going to die. My heart breaks for him, and for Jennifer.
Eating disorder treatment has come a LONG way since Jennifer's struggle, but it is still severely flawed. Insurance companies are atrocious and refuse to pay for long term care. Families without means to pay for repeated and extended treatment are left stranded. Every single person in my family, including extended family, took out a loan and combined their money to pay for my treatments. One private hospital took me in for free after my dad pleaded with them and my doctors had said I would die. This hospital, my family's love, and luck saved my life.
It shouldn't be so difficult to obtain treatment for a fatal disease. That's the message Jennifer's father is trying to get across. I've read some other reviews who express concern that people criticize treatment, and may be less inclined to seek it after reading this book. But I think it is a powerful statement that has been a long time in coming.
When are we going to view eating disorders as biological illnesses that cause psychological illness? When are the doctors and hospitals and insurance companies, not to mention society in general, going to see eating disorders for what they are?
Medical. Fatal. Diseases.
Like cancer of the mind. They must be fought early and aggressively. And it must be POSSIBLE to do that. For anyone who suffers with an eating disorder.
Thank you, Mr. Hendricks, for writing this book. Thank you.
If I could give it less than one star I would.......2005-08-20
I'm sorry, but there is nooooooooooooo way this book is better than Wasted. As a memoir junkie, I read pretty much everything that comes out, and as an ED sufferer I of course read every ED memoir. I could barely even make it through this one; the only reason I did is that I paid for it in hardcover. It is ridiculously trite, annoying, and the dialogue is almost laughably bad. It's just absurd; I rolled my eyes so much I felt like I could twirl pasties with them.
Rock on with your bad self, Marya Hornbacher.
A Sad Chronicle of a 10-Year Suicide.......2005-08-06
Out of a sea of hundreds of titles on anorexia nervosa, Slim to None serves as a heartbreaking reminder of a cold reality. For every recovering anorexic who achieves long-term health, there are untold numbers of others who don't make it. There's an old saying among therapists that there are four barriers to recovery--health, wealth, youth, and brains. Unfortunately for Jennifer Hendricks, she had an abundance of all four. Part Shakespearean-style tragedy and part psychiatric case study, Jen's story is both fascinating and disturbing all at once. With the loving help of her father Gordon, Jen's voice rises from the grave through a series of journals kept over a ten-year period, from her high school days until her untimely death at age 25.
On the surface, the Hendrickses lived a life you see only on television. A close-knit family with five children (Jen is #3), the father had a nice steady job; the mother devoted herself to home and church. The two oldest children had already spread their wings and headed off to college. Jen herself was an honor student who later graduated valedictorian of her high school class. She had everything to live for. So what on earth would cause Jen to develop such strong pervasive feelings of disgust and self-loathing and to wish she were dead? There is no single answer, although her therapists certainly tried to invent one.
Jen bounced from many psychiatrists, therapists, and treatment centers. At one point she encountered a rather bizarre self-proclaimed faith healer, who attempted to perform a slipshod exorcism. Nothing seemed to help. Anorexia is like alcoholism in many ways. It is strong, chronic, and vexing, and it defies rehabilitation. There is considerable debate over whether anorexia has a biological base, is an outward symptom of deeper pathology, or is the result of external conditioning in a society obsessed with weight and beauty. Does an anorexic really "choose" to stay sick? Jen tries repeatedly to answer these questions herself. Maybe deep down she truly wanted death, because she lacked the inner resources to cope with life. Jen tried to hasten the process on a couple of occasions by cutting herself or swallowing pills. But she survived every overt suicide attempt, as someone always found her in time.
Although anorexia literally means "without appetite," Jen was hungry, hungry, HUNGRY. Starved for love and approval, she seeks them from an emotionally distant mother and equally distant and sometimes cruel psychiatrists and mental health workers. Jen often flashbacks to graphic images of profound physical and sexual abuse suffered at the hands of both relatives and family friends. In some parts though, it would appear that Jen developed a severe case of False Memory Syndrome. I personally believe she was somehow traumatized as a child; however, her memories may have been magnified and embellished in therapy. One reviewer surmised that Jen had Borderline Personality Disorder; while Jen may have displayed BPD characteristics, I am not qualified to make such an assessment. There is no doubt that Jen had Major Depression, and no one could come up with an effective treatment plan.
Jen may have reached numeric adulthood, but she remained a child, both in body and in mind, and a wounded child at that. She kept saying she wanted to get better, but anorexia was too ingrained in her very identity. And no one would or could help her carve out a new self-image that did not include anorexia. By the time Jen reached a real turning point--that she was "sick and tired of being sick and tired," and we see a true glimmer of hope for the first time ever, it is too late. Jen's body shuts down, tormented from years of abuse and having cannibalized itself just to make it to the next day. There was nothing left.
Overall, I am glad I read this book, for giving me new insights into the mystery of anorexia. Jen left us a valuable gift. However, my criticisms are based mainly on presentation and style. There were times when Jen went for months without a single entry. Gordon Hendricks attempts to fill in the gaps by recreating scenes and dialog that he personally witnessed, as well as hypothesizing what went on in Jen's therapy sessions. The connections are very choppy in places, and I had a hard time following--sometimes having to backtrack several pages to remind myself of where we were.
Also, while Jen's entries are dated, year stamps are noticeably absent. I suspect this was done intentionally, to give the book a "timeless" feel. However, there are clues as to the time period (e.g. references to movies, TV shows, etc.). My guess is that the action takes place from 1979 to 1989 or 1990. Anorexia was only just starting to come into the public consciousness. Without defending poor medical practice, which is pervasive throughout, if Jen's health team seems ignorant of anorexia, it's because they are! We have come a long way over the last twenty or so years.
For that reason, I am less concerned about fledgling anorexics using this book as a "how to" manual, and more worried that some people might see this book as Exhibit A of anorexia treatment. This in turn might prevent patients and their families from seeking the help that they so desperately need.
One other thing--we need to remember that Jen's story is viewed strictly through the lens of a sick girl and her grieving father. I would have liked some commentary from the mental health profession, like from a psychologist or psychiatrist who specializes in eating disorders. There were times when Jen's parents were advised to stay away from her, but that recommendation was likely more for the sanity of the parents than for the treatment of Jen.
Verdict: It's not a literary masterpiece, like "The Diary of Anne Frank." However, it deserves a spot in every high school, public, and medical library, as a chilling testament to one girl's life that went hellishly wrong and the betrayal by the very safeguards that had been set up to protect her in the first place.
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