Scarecrow
It is the greatest bounty hunt in history. The targets are the finest warriors in the world-commandos, spies, terrorists. And they must all be dead by 12 noon, today. The price on their heads: almost $20 million each.Among the names, one stands out. The enigmatic Marine, Shane Schofield, who goes...
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It is the greatest bounty hunt in history. The targets are the finest warriors in the world-commandos, spies, terrorists. And they must all be dead by 12 noon, today. The price on their heads: almost $20 million each.Among the names, one stands out. The enigmatic Marine, Shane Schofield, who goes by the call-sign "Scarecrow." Schofield is plunged into a race around the world, pursued by a fearsome collection of international bounty hunters. The race is on and the pace is frantic as he fights for survival, in the process unveiling a vast international conspiracy and the terrible reason why he cannot, under any circumstances, be allowed to live!He led his men into hell in Ice Station. He protected the President against all odds in Area 7. But this time it's different, because he is the target. With all of his trademark action, Matthew Reilly continues to establish himself as one of the top thriller writers of today.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780312937669 (0312937660)
Publish date: August 2nd 2005
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Pages no: 416
Edition language: English
Category:
Adventure,
Adult Fiction,
Anthologies,
Mystery,
War,
Military,
Collections,
Spy Thriller,
Espionage,
Thriller,
Mystery Thriller,
Action,
Suspense
Series: Shane Schofield (#3)
This is an attempt to review three novels in one go. As they are all similar/inter-connected, it seems pointless to tackle each individually. Matthew Reilly is an oddity – An Australian writer who has cracked into the action/espionage market. The stories move at breakneck speed, from his ‘Wonders’...
3.5 stars It took me a little while to get into this one. The beginning of the book just seemed like a cluster×××× of too many groups of people shooting at each other and everything. Once the plot evolved a little more then I started liking it more. Not my favorite but still a nice mindless action '...
3 starsWhat I Liked.As usual, I enjoyed reading Matthew Reilly's because of the action scenes. Only this time it was way interesting because it's Schofield himself is/was in danger.What I Disliked.The author KILLED one of important characters: Fox. WHY DID HE DO THAT!?......I am officially emotional...
Far-fetched and improbable (like most of Matthew Reilly books) - perfect page turner for reading on commutes!
Far-fetched and improbable (like most of Matthew Reilly books) - perfect page turner for reading on commutes!