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Takedown: A Thriller | 
 enlarge | Author: Brad Thor
Publisher: Atria
Category: Book
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Rating:  73 reviews
Sales Rank: 144858
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 416
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.5
ISBN: 0743271181
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780743271189
ASIN: 0743271181
Publication Date: May 30, 2006
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Product Description
After years without a terrorist attack on American soil, one group has picked the 4th of July weekend to pull out all the stops. In a perfectly executed attack, all of the bridges and tunnels leading into and out of Manhattan are destroyed just as thousands of commuters begin their holiday exodus. With domestic efforts focused on search and rescue, a deadly team of highly trained foreign soldiers methodically makes its way through the city with the singular objective of locating one of their own -- a man so powerful that America will do anything to keep him hidden. Scot Harvath is now the country's only hope. Fighting his way through the burning streets of Manhattan, he must mount his own operation to locate a man the United States government refuses to admit even exists.
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 Another Great Book May 26, 2006
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
Well, I bought this book last Saturday, promptly laid down the current book I was reading, and started to read "Takedown". It took me about 2-1/2 days to finish it and I have to say it was great. Definitely one of the best action/thrillers out there. I have read all five of Brad's books and would place this one as number 2 (Lions being #1).
I have read other authors to include Vince Flynn, David Baldacci, John Grisham, Dan Brown, Tom Clancy, Alex Kava, Clive Cussler, Robert Ludlum, Ken Follett but my top two favorites have to be Brad and Vince. Both are awesome military style/good guy writers and I highly encourage everyone to read both authors books. I anxiously await Scot Harvath's next adventure and hope he avenges the death of someone (I won't ruin the story for those who haven't read it) at the end of Takedown.
To a previous reviewer, I don't think it was the Troll who is the murderer but someone else who Scot knows.
Hard to put down June 20, 2006
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
In regard to the poison pen reviewers, who seem to infest Amazon like fleas on a dog (and write reviews using psuedonyms), I would note that you should read an entire novel before attempting to review it. Some novels start out slow, but the action builds up. This one kept me up late.
The author has written a great action filled novel. United States agents capture an international terrorist in Somalia, using a covert operation, and take him to a location in New York City. In the meantime, Scot Harvath has been on a secret operation in Canada to capture another terrorist, also taken to New York in a covert operation.
Terrorists mount a massive suicide mission against New York City to try to free the terrorist mastermind, needed to complete evil plans. Harvath finds himself on the scene, mounting a counter operation using a team put together on the spot including an old friend. Events are complicated by a lack of cooperation between agencies, and the fact that there is a mole somewhere aiding the enemy.
Then there is the information source known as the Troll, playing all sides for his own profit. Everyone has their own agenda, some of which are not obvious to the players in the game.
The white hats eventually win this round, but at a high price. The Troll is still out there, and an unknown enemy is stalking Harvath. Final events set things up for a sequel.
best is yet to come!!! May 25, 2006
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
This is the best Scott Havarth story yet! The book grabs your attention and takes you on a wild chase through the streets of New York. The plot line is plausible (after what has happened overseas) and the characters are believable; and if you like the way 24 ended this season, wait till you read how this one ends. I'm already counting down till his next release.
Another Winner May 25, 2006
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
Thor is taking his place as one of the premiere action/current events novelists of this era. His characters, narrative and action keep the pages turning well into the night. This, his best to date, shows how an author can get better with every book. I hope we don't have to wait to long for the next one...........cuz I wanna' see the Troll suffer big time !!!!!!!!
Takedown is awesome May 27, 2006
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
Takedown, the latest thriller by super author Brad Thor was shipped early by Amazon.com I'm not sure whether that was by design or by mistake, but either way I was excited to receive it earlier this week. My plan was to read it during my holiday weekend trip to the beach. My plan failed.
It's no secret to regular readers of Dr. Blogstein (hi Nana Blogstein!) that Brad Thor ranks top shelf in my bookcase, so it shouldn't come as a shock that I couldn't resist starting the book. So I popped it open and before I knew it I was halfway into it. At that point, there was no stopping me. Takedown is awesome. I read it in two sittings. You've got to get it.
Takedown is about a systematic and highly coordinated attack on New York City by Al-Qaeda for the purpose of rescuing one of their own. But what I didn't realize is that the attack on NYC occurs in the beginning of the book!
What follows is a harrowing mission through a devastated Manhattan to bring the terrorists involved to justice by Counterterrorism hero Scot Harvath and a group of random soldiers he was able to recruit along the way.
But, the best part of Takedown is a little man known as "The Troll." Be honest now, who doesn't love a midget villain?!?
The Troll is a tiny, evil Scottish dude who keeps huge, rideable dogs as pets and peddles intelligence to the highest bidder. In this case, the highest bidder is Al-Qaeda. Not since White Castle introduced the Slyder has something so small caused so much damage. With all the action and scary thrills in Takedown, The Troll steals the show.
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