Product Description
When terminally ill combat pilot Jake Bronson emerges from an MRI with extraordinary cognitive powers, everyone wants a piece of his talent--including Battista, one of the world's most dangerous terrorists. To save his love and her autistic child, Jake is thrust into a deadly chase that leads from the canals of Venice through Monte Carlo and finally to an ancient cavern in the Hindu Kush Mountains of Afghanistan--where Jake discovers that his newfound talents carry a hidden price that threatens the entire human race.
An original weave of current events bound by colorful locations and cutting-edge technology, Bard's novel is a must-read for fans of Michael Crichton, James Rollins, Clive Cussler, and Brad Thor. A dynamic mix of fast-paced action and thought provoking soul, this book challenges the reader to keep pace with every sharp turn and shocking twist. Acclaimed by fans of action, sci-fi, and political thrillers alike, Brainrush is one of the most innovative and entertaining books of the year.
Pros:
Action thrillers are not usually my first book choice to read, but I have to admit to being drawn in from page one. There's not the usual warm-up period you find in many books. From the first page, the writer puts his readers in the thick of things and it only gets better from there. The characters feel like real people with normal ways of speaking. Richard's descriptions allow the reader to visualize the scenes without dragging the story into a tourist brochure (something I've found some writers do to fill pages when they have nothing to say).
Cons:
The only place I found lagging is when Mr. Bard talks about the weaponry, and that is due to my lack of interest in knowing what kind of weapons were being used. To others, it may not be of any concern. It certainly wasn't enough to put me off.
I did feel some confusion with the science fiction element, only because it fit in okay, up to a point, and then the departure seemed so abrupt. I figure this element may be an introduction to what's coming in the second book, so I'll reserve further comment.
Overall:
If you're looking for "more bang for your buck", you've got to read Brainrush. It is an exceptionally well written, fast paced, action thriller. I've bought expensive books and not been nearly as engaged nor entertained as with Brainrush. I highly recommend it and I look forward to reading Richard Bard's next book.
Kudos to author, Richard Bard.
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Action military and with a Sci Fi twist
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 7, 2024Ronald N D
ONE SUPER GREAT READ OF GOOD GUYS vs TERRORISTS AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN. ONE OF THE VERY BEST OF IT'S GENRE
Reviewed in Canada on February 14, 2018janita monteiro
Melhor que esse só outro desse
Reviewed in Brazil on September 1, 2016