Books : The Jericho Sanction

Rating: - Entertaining and suspensful reading
Certainly enjoyed reading The Jericho Sanction. I thought at first that it was just a "guy" book but after reading it felt that men and women would enjoy it too. Even after skipping some of the military information, the book was a good read with enough character development to keep the reader interested and concerned. The ending certainly was a lead in into the next book, and I look forward to reading it too. I have already passed this book along to a friend.

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Rating: - ubermonkey gives thumbs up
THE GOOD: I have seen North's/Musser's writing described as "austere." I couldn't agree more. This book is written at a wonderful pace with each chapter adding to the overall story/conflict and no chapter taking liberties to over-explain anything (which I liked). This is the kind of book you start, then before you know it you are 150 pages into it and wondering where your time went. It is thoroughly enjoyable from each plotline to the action to the character's and so on.

THE BAD: Not necessarily bad, but a warning for anyone concerned. At the end of the first book, Newman was heading towards religion. I did not mind, but it seems like now everyone is a Christian. That was fine too, but at times it seemed to play a little more into North's beliefs than those of the character's in the story. I did not mind the Christian element, but it just seemed like everyone was praying for somebody at some point.

THE UGLY: Clinton-ites beware. Politics rears its ugly head and it is easy to see that North/Musser think little of the Clinton era. From references to a sex scandel to the breakdown of the CIA and other security information - its in here. Again, I did not mind but if you are bothered by such inert accusations, be warned.

Ubermonkey says buy this book, turn on Fox News (muted of course) and read away!

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Rating: - A Battle Plan for Armegeddon
It frustrates me to see that many critics who hold animus towards an author due to their disagreement with his/her politics or who resent the fact that their hunger for revenge went unserved for past scandals find it so convenient to use the amazon website to bash, disparage and vilify. Regardless of your personal opinion about Oliver North this thriller is ample evidence of his superb writing ability.
The Jericho Sanction is a smart blend of current events, political intrigue, military special operations tactics, espionage and interesting characters that makes this novel appear more like a non-fiction narrative. It is definitely crafted by one who has lived and operated in such environments and not the fantasy, high-tech, supercilious, verbose, literary sleep aids authored by Tom Clancy, who diverts the reader into a maze of military techno-wizardry that serves more to stroke his unbearable ego. North has provided just the right blend of intrigue, techno-speak, and an interesting story line that makes this one hard to put down. I was captivated by every chapter.
Those of us who have had the privilege of serving this great nation in the US armed forces will agree that The Jericho Sanction is a true testament to the esprit de corps that was once the hallmark of our great military before the political correctness police imposed their fluffy-pillow agenda thus emasculating our military institutions and turning them into social engineering centers.

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Rating: - Anti-John Rose
Great book!!!!
Reviewer john rose needs to Study up on "Chain of Command". Oliver North could NOT have done what was done without orders from someone higher up the "Chain of Command"!!!! Pull your Head out!!!

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Rating: - IRAN CONTRA - NEVER FORGET
Oliver North and friends helped arm the fundamentalist mullahs of IRAN back in the 80s. The fact that North is not locked up is a testament to the high level of corruption the U.S. government is bathed in. This guy should turn in his uniform. He was interviewed on Alex Jones awhile back and dodged questions on the scandal. He just wanted to promote his ghost written garbage books.