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From:Christopher Reich , Doubleday ,
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1 of 3 customers found the following review helpful:
 Good Techno-fiction, 2008-09-08
Rules of Deception is freightening but well written techno-fiction.
Examples of technical possibility fiction:
1. Fiberoptics is not used for very short distance communications, as inside the butterfly
2. You can't transmit video to a satellite from a drone
3. You can't fly a drone via a satellite, way too much delay
I heard Brad Thor, in a interview, say it was true technology. Not so.
But, as fiction is is a very good read.
 Strong start, ludicrous finish, 2008-09-07
This book had a great, well-written start and a very interesting "hook." After a disaster, the protagonist realizes that his wife of 8 years is not really who he thought she was, and may not even really exist as he knew her. He sets off to find the truth and becomes involved in true James Bond stuff, complete with women with exotic accents, massively expensive cars, etc.
It becomes quite complex, with villains popping out on every side. But then it collapses into idiocy. Without revealing the plot, I'd say that it has the usual, by now hackneyed, set of villains: the US government and Christians. But what would a modern PC thriller be without these two forces of evil? Still, I resent having fattened Christopher Reich's bank account for this book.
1 of 2 customers found the following review helpful:
Basic, casual, and unremarkable, 2008-09-07
The "liner notes" got my attention - so I bit. And it was a bad choice. Boring, uninteresting, not thrilling, no real surprises, and another average "intrigue" novel which never really got going. These things are a
"dime a dozeon" as my mother would say - sometimes a great plot overcomes lazy writing; sometimes great writing makes up for a ridiculous or dull plot line. I thought neither benefit came through in this book and I wish to hell I had paid $7 for a paperback so I could throw it out half way thru.
1 of 4 customers found the following review helpful:
 Rules of Deception, 2008-09-06
Excellent condition of book as stated. Shipping great. Good shopping expe from Amazon.rience in all ways
1 of 4 customers found the following review helpful:
COULDN"T PUT IT DOWN, 2008-09-05
This is my first time reading Reich and I was drawn to the book after I saw him in a interview. The book kept me glued and I literally couldn't put it down. I recommend this to anyone looking for a smart,refreshing, edge-of-your-seat thrill ride that will leave you wanting more! 5 stars!
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