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Kellen Burden

Teoksen Flash Bang tekijä

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Flash Bang (2013) 19 kappaletta

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This was a quick read; at first, I thought it might be even quicker, as I almost thought it wasn't worth finishing, but it turned out to be better than I expected by the end. It wasn't as simple as it seemed, had some surprises, and a more or less happy ending for the good guys. Lots of violence along the way, but it was all in fun (easy to say when you're just reading about it).

I think this book is kind of a modern-day noir style, with quick dialog and lots of action.

The characters are old army buddies who probably would make you nervous if you met them on the street. They seem to attract violence at times, so you would probably best keep your distance anyway, but if you get in trouble, they'd be good to have around. They mostly go after fugitives for the reward, but in this case, it's pro bono work for the father of a murdered boy. The main character likes to read, and the father owns a bookstore that he frequents.

The language in the book is a little unusual - pretty terse, told in first person by the main character. Instead of things like "I said..." or "he said...", it's "say..." or "says". Once I got used to it, it seemed to fit with the tempo of the book.

I couldn't decide between a 3 or a 4, so I'd say 3 1/2 is about right. Most good books I read are a 4, saving 5 for special books. This one didn't seem as good as many books I read, but it's up there.
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MartyFried | 3 muuta kirja-arvostelua | Oct 9, 2022 |
Quite a good story but in severe need of professional editing, would definitely get 4 stars then.
 
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sundowneruk | 3 muuta kirja-arvostelua | Feb 2, 2016 |
This is a action packed crime thriller. When these three guys gear up and go to work you just have to keep reading because you don't know what they're going to do or what they are going to say. Slightly humorous in parts. This book could use an edit though. I was not a big fan of the improper dialogue tags used in the book but it somewhat blended with his writing style. It was a great story but in real life cops aren't that dumb as portrayed in this novel.
 
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TerrillDavis | 3 muuta kirja-arvostelua | Jun 3, 2014 |
If you feel like reading a fast-paced, action-packed novel with realistic plot, characters, and dialogue, then “Flash Bang” by Kellen Burden is the perfect choice for you. The author works in the field of loss prevention, security, and organized crime investigation, and his novel is based on his own experience in military and civilian law enforcement, as well as on the many interviews he conducted with the purpose of writing his debut novel. Thus, “Flash Bang” presents a truly realistic story of an ex-US Army infantryman/CID agent-turned-bounty-hunter that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

After being dishonorably discharged from the Army, Sebastian Parks doesn’t feel like getting a real job, or a real life, for that matter. He and his ex-military friends, John Harkin and Eric “Etch” Echevarria earn a living by finding wanted felons on Facebook and bringing them to the good guys who hire them. Things get complicated when the body of a teenage Muslim boy is found in front of a nightclub. Just as always, Parks and his friends have to find the bad men, but this particular mission might be more complicated than they initially thought.

What makes “Flash Bang” a very realistic story is the writing style the author chose to adopt. Readers might find it a bit unusual and eccentric, but the truth is that Kellen Burden decided to forgo the basic writing structures and grammatical rules in order to let the main character speak directly to the reader. The whole novel gives the impression that Parks is actually having a conversation with the readers, telling them what happened and how the action unfolded, drawing them in by expressing his thoughts and feelings in an uncensored manner. This technique helps readers relate to the character, and offers the book more veracity.

Even though the narrative is very different from what people are generally used to, “Flash Bang” is very easy to read, and truly enjoyable. The readers are never distracted by the writing style because they are completely immersed in the story, something the author has achieved specifically by letting the character speak to them in his own language. There is some violence, there is self-loathing, and there is some foul language that might bother some people, but there is also the truth that most of those working in the military talk like this. With the risk of not being understood by some of his readers, Kellen Burdern has decided to stay true to his story and characters, and let Parks’ personality shine through the way he talks and acts.

Find “Flash Bang” on Amazon.
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OanaMatei | 3 muuta kirja-arvostelua | Feb 24, 2014 |

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Teokset
1
Jäseniä
19
Suosituimmuussija
#609,294
Arvio (tähdet)
3.8
Kirja-arvosteluja
4
ISBN:t
1