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The Devil's Code
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Release Date: 2004-09-07 |
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Kidd and LuEllen get caught in the crosshairs of an assassin hell-bent on conning the life out of the ultimate con artists.
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When Kidd-artist, computer whiz, and professional criminal-learns of a colleague's murder, he doesn't buy the official story: that a jittery security guard caught the hacker raiding the files of a high-tech Texas corporation. It's not what his friend was looking for that got him killed. It's what he already knew. For Kidd and LuEllen, infiltrating the firm is the first move. Discovering the secrets of its devious entrepreneur is the next. But it's more than a secret-it's a conspiracy. And it's landed Kidd and LuEllen in the cross-hairs of an unknown assassin hellbent on conning the life out of the ultimate con artists.
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Kidd novel is a fun adventure.......2006-08-24
The Devil's Code is the second Kidd book I've read by John Sandford after reading the Hanged Man's Song. There are only four in this series of a part time artist/part time computer hacker, and I've read the last two. The Devil's Code is a fun book, where the differences in Sandford mainstay Lucas Davenport and artist Kidd are more fleshed out. Kidd is a funny guy who enjoys his life and his relationship with LuEllen. LuEllen is a thief who likes golf and cocaine and can help Kidd out with the dirty work that he isn't quite used too.
In the Devil's Code, a fellow hacker is killed and his sister comes to Kidd for help. Kidd begins to look into it and finds out that the hacker, named Standford, was researching AmMeth. Meanwhile, the US government is after a group of terrorist hackers named Firewall. The members of firewall include Kidd. There's only one problem, Kidd is on the list of terrorists and Kidd knows that isn't true. Someone must be setting him up.
In Davenport novels, Sandford spends a fair amout of time with the villian, giving the readers all the gory details of his methods. In the Devil's Code, St. John Corbeil is the villain and we get to meet him be he isn't given the center stage in this novel. There are a lot of twists and turns as Kidd and LuEllen run around the country trying to discover what's going on and also not leave any tracks for the authorities. There isn't much cat and mouse like in the Davenport novels, but there is a sense of fun, even when things get violent.
I'll move on to the first two books in the series, which by now are seriously outdated. And I hope there may be another Kidd novel in the series coming soon.
The Devil's Code.......2006-08-15
I am a good fan of John Sandford. I liked this book by him as well. He keeps you interested. There are no slow starts as he gets right to the action. I do prefer his Prey series but these others didn't dissapoint me.
I don't usually like books, but.......2006-05-25
It started when I was housitting at my buddy's condo and the power went out during the superbowl. WTF? I had nothing to do and all I could find was one flashlight. On his coffee table I saw a copy of Devil's Code and once I picked it up I could not put it down. This book is far from what you think it is, but everything that you hope it will be! I would compare it most to watching a really good Russel Crowe or Brude Willis movie, but with powerful and exciting thoughts and situations instead of explosions! Forget all those other "code" book out there. Now this book REALLY changed the way I think about what goes on in government. Something tells me that they're not telling us everying that is going on. You'll never look at life the same again. Now I'm usually a slow reader, but the amount of action that takes place in this book is increadible. To think about the fact that a guy could jump out of an air plane and his parachute could not work and he could still live is increadible.
Quit with 40 pages to go.......2006-05-24
I got to page 320 or so and didn't care enough to finish it. I still don't know what happened. For me the wall was an inane discourse on art having nothing to do with story in the run up to the climax. I think i've been reading too many classics lately. I just can't stomach this writing any more.
Crap-o-la. Move on to the next one on your list.......2005-11-09
Not worth your time, not worth your money, not worth 3 stars, not worth it.....
and definitely not worth my time writing this review.
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Walking with the Devil: The Police Code of Silence is an exposition and explanation of the police code of silence and its devastating effects on cops and the communities they serve. The National Institute of Justice reports that in a "nationally representative telephone survey that 52.4% of the officers agreed that "It is not unusual for a police officer to turn a blind eye to improper conduct by other officers." Walking With The Devil tells you "What bad cops don't want you to know and good cops won't tell you."
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right on.......2006-07-25
This book is right on. The code of silence is an evil thing that subverts the truth. The ends do not justify the means. I can't recommend this book highly enough because the code of silence exists and not just in the police force. It is a very important issue.
An essential reference for civilian review board members and concerned members of the general community.......2005-07-06
Michael W. Quinn is a retired Minneapolis police officer who is determined to bring to the attention of the public an informed and informative expose of what he calls the "police code of silence" in his book Walking With The Devil: What Bad Cops Don't Want You To Know And Good Cops Won't Tell You. Deftly edited by Margot Willett, Walking With The Devil reveals why this police version of "omerta" comes about and is enforced by the dangers of the job and the (sometimes misplaced) loyalties that arise from them. From training in a police academy, to the investigations of Internal Affairs, to scandal driven precinct shake ups, Willett lays out everything in language and example that is accessible to the non-specialist general reader. Of special note is the section devoted to ten myths about policing which range from "street justice teaching people a lesson" to once being a part of a police "Code of Silence" you can't extricate yourself, to the necessity to be macho if you want to be effective in law enforcement. Willett does more than just outline and document the problems, he also offers advice for police administrators and line officers as to what can be done to weed out lawlessness from law enforcement. With the inclusion of a Glossary, References, and an Index, Walking With The Devil should be considered required reading for all police academia curriculums, and is highly recommended for anyone who is "on the job", as well as an essential reference for civilian review board members and concerned members of the general community.
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Lynn Picknett explains in this highly readable and well-researched account that the horned Devil — now posited as an antithesis of God — is merely a new, and admittedly more evil, incarnation of the old woodland deity Pan; while Lucifer was once a personification of the Morning Star, the planet Venus, and its goddess. "He" was therefore originally "she," and a divine representation of love, beauty, and human warmth. Indeed, many ancient goddesses were known as Lucifera, or "Light-bringer" — an honor extended to Mary Magdalene in her true role as goddess-worshipping priestess and Christ’s successor.
While thousands follow Lucifer in order to achieve earthly wealth and power, Picknett explains that such misguided behavior is far from true Luciferan principles. Picknett draws together ancient heretical Christian and Egyptological texts, and the implications of abnormal psychology and the "extreme possibilities" of certain barely understood human attributes to pose the question: Have we humans actually created God and Lucifer, not merely as icons or metaphors, but in a terrifying way, literally? And if so, how do we know which is which?
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WIshing to be impressed, but rather not........2007-06-01
I did enjoy this book at first, though by the end I was very annoyed by it. Picknett makes many assumptions which require the reader to automatically accept what she says as fact. Furthermore, rather than being objective, the author actively pursues the idea that Luciferanism/Luciferianism is the only way to go. While this is a point of view one does not hear very often, it smacks of the same bad debating style as christian proselitising. The book even devolves in the final chapter into a chapter on how the age of Lucifer is upon us, which should bring enlightenment and understanding. She does not note this, but it does also coincide with the age of Aquarius which in theories involving the horoscope is also an age of enlightenment. Thus, while she may be right and is not alone in her thoughts, Picknett has not presented them poorly enough that I would not be swayed.
Speaking as someone who was already of the Luciferan/Adversarian persuasion, I can say that this book is not for those of an open mind, but for those with one closed around an unpopular idea.
I would highly suggest reading, "The Origin of Satan" by Helen Pagels either instead of or along with this book. That one is more fact based, and while it does digress into talk about early Christian and Jewish sects, the whole thing is coherent and engaging.
Misleading title, but an OK read. .......2007-05-08
Note that the history of Lucifer occupies only a small fraction of this book and--as should be obvious to anyone--the recently changed subtitle (originally "Evil Angel or the Secret of Life Itself?") referencing the DV Code is for marketing purposes to cash in on the mania. The book is well written, well researched and is characterised by the not-so-strict interpretation common for this field where connections between events, persons, names, and words are quickly made. It starts out fairly strong by being true to the title and going into the origin of the character we know as Lucifer. But early on we sense a political current which later on explodes in a feminist anti-church tirade. It takes the greater part of the book as the author suprisingly shifts her focus from Lucifer to Satan--whom she despises nonetheless. All the immoral acts, and she gives us an exhaustive and detailed list of them, of male oppressors and the church are connected to satanism, not to Lucifer. Even this part of the book is entertaining to read but in the end one realizes one is far away from the original intent. To her credit, she brings up a lot of curious historical characters as well her past research on Templars and Turin shroud which may or may not have anything to do with Lucifer or Satan but are interesting nevertheless. Had this book stayed on task it would probably have been half as long.
Fantastic........2007-03-26
This book is just great. It not only tells of the history of the creation of the idea Lucifer, but also explains how other biblical stories came to be... stolen from other ancient myths.
The Secret History of Lucifer.......2007-02-02
A quite mediocre read, it seemed to ramble and made references to subjects with which I was not familiar. This probably means that I was not as prepared to read this book as I could have been, but references should still be explained. If you are more familiar with the topic, then this book may make more sence to you, if not, this is not the best book to begin with.
Where did Lucifer come from?.......2006-08-13
This book is a great history lesson on the origin of Lucifer. The Roman Goddess Diana Lucifera was the illuminator or en-lightener, the Catholic church demonized this pagan Goddess and transformed her into Lucifer. Pan, the god of nature to pagans was used as a model for the devil with horns and cloven hooves. The snake was traditionally a symbol of wisdom in myths. The author does a great job explaining the mythical origins of Lucifer, Satan, and the devil and how they are different personages. Lucifer was an enlightened pagan goddess. Satan was the adversary of the old testament. The devil is the tempter of the New Testament. Read this book for the full story.
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The Devil's Code
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Nice to read. (^_^).......2000-03-13
A nice book which blends humor and mystery together. Quite enjoyable on the whole, as it always is seeing Blackie in action once again =P.
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Sparrow's Flight
Richard Posner
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Sparrow's Flight: A Fantasy
Curtis Craddock
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Erupting from the depths of a madman's nightmare, a foul tide of twisted magical abominations sweeps across the kingdom of Neffrom, devouring everything in its path, spreading a terrible, soul-corrupting curse like a plague across the land. Hope burns small, its feable flicker sheltered in the hearts of two young nobles, a disinherited lording, Sparrow of Blackaker, and a blind swordsman, Kisha -- together they must stand against a deadly god and the final sacrifice must be the ultimate weapon.
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A Flight of the imagination!.......2002-03-11
I was truly in awe of the story-telling ability of Craddock
as he spin a saga of herorism under fire and two unlikely heroes:
Sparrow-arrogant young nobleman and Kisha-blind swordswoman and princess who is haunted by a single act of cowardice.Both of them are flawed individuals who must conquer their own personal demons to save their homelands from a terrifying invasion of the host of the immortal Hezra-thrall and his army which is fueled by the darkest of magic.Few epic fantasies will stir you as Craddock's vividly described scenes of bloody battles and sieges
as you watch Hezda-thrall's sorcerer, Durthe who raises the dead
to battle our heroes and Frost his unstoppable swordsmaster who can defeat whole armies by himself! Craddock's superior world-building skills shine on every page of this novel as you will really will care what happens to the characters of this war-torn world. Kisha is the most memorable warrior woman I seen since Moon's Paksnarrion and Sparrow will surprise as he grows from spoil young man to a true hero who seeks to help others.Craddock's credit that he can write sweeping stand-alone epic fantasy complete with truly chilling evil in Hezda-thrall and abominations as he spreads his soul-corrupting curse to plague the land and terrifying monsters that Durthe creates with his twisted dark magic.So take a flight of the imagination with two unforgettable heroes!
Fabulously unusual.......2000-08-04
Ok, I have to admit--at first I didn't like the protagonist, Sparrow. At all. What kept me going was the adept world-building and the magic. Wow! This isn't a cookie-cutter high fantasy. As "Sparrow's Flight" continued, Sparrow started to reveal depth and dimensions, and I got to sympathizing with him both as a person and with his increasingly perilous predicament. And the predicament--the plot, the story--is so full of unexpected twists and insights into the human condition that I found myself enthralled. The suspense is terrific, the characters change and grow believably, and nobody could begin to guess at the end. This is dark, but rewarding, and I recommend that everybody read it. If this is Craddock's first book, then I look forward eagerly to what else he's going to write!
Enthralling.......2000-08-02
I rate Sparrow's Flight highly, for the simple reason that the book captures the reader's imagination and attention (and free time) from the very first page. I place it in the rare category of 'books you cannot put down.'
The characters have a refreshing depth to them, drawing the reader along with their plight as they struggle to understand that a hero is not measured by how perfect they are, but rather by the hope they give others. As Sparrow and Kishatet grow and overcome themselves and their adversaries, there are many peices of each one to identify with. This made it easy to care about the characters, providing an enthralling read and an instant classic.
A surprisingly Wonderful Gem.......2000-07-11
A refreshing entry into the field, this book's strengths lie exactly where so many high fantasy novels falter. The plot is crisp and deceiving. Every time you think the author is slipping into one of the many high fantasy plot ruts, he offers a surprise.
More importantly, the surprises make sense. In fact the entire world is internally consistent and believable.
Leading all of these strengths are the characters who are powerful, three dimensional and very real. Also, Craddock's female characters are strong without being cliched (something sadly still lacking in many high fantasy novels).
Strongly recommended for most ages, although the darker aspects of the plot may be a bit much for those under thirteen or so.
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Hold on to your heart.......2000-01-27
Instead of hanging on to your hat you'd better hang on to your heart! This book is awesome! If you're not ready to face yourself it's not for you. But if that's what you need... this is the book for you. Padovani takes you on a journey through the many emotions we deal with and helps us understand them like never before. Great book!
Reading this book helps one heal relationship pain........1997-07-06
The author doesn't get caught-up in all the psycho-babble of "pop-psychology". The author knows what he is talking about ... he's grounded in reality. Good reading for one that is in need of stiches over many of life's wounds. The stiches, as Padovani so masterfully accomplishes, are spiritual as well as psychological
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