Format:Audiobook, Unabridged Languages:English (Unknown), English (Original Language), English (Published) Media:Audio CD Edition:Unabridged Number Of Items:9 Shipping Weight (lbs):0.3 Dimensions (in):5.8 x 5.3 x 1.6
Publication Date:November 6, 2007 Availability:Usually ships in 1-2 business days Condition:Ex-libary. Good book except for highlighting or underlining. Could have light corner creases or slight tear on paperback covers. Ships Within 48 Hours - Satisfaction Guaranteed! Some of the inventory may be ex-library. Allow up to 21 days for delivery within the US and up to 30 days for international deliveries.
Fast-paced. Great story.October 26, 2007 Monty Rainey(New Braunfels, TX) 204 out of 229 found this review helpful
Even though I do a lot of reading, fiction isn't really my thing. In fact, I usually only read a few works of fiction each year. So, when my daughter brought home an advance reading copy of STONE COLD by David Baldacci from the bookstore where she works, I didn't get too excited about it. She told me she had read one of his books before and thought it would be something I might like. The book sat idle on the desk in my library for a couple of weeks. Then one morning, before going to the office, I had a few extra minutes and decided to take a look at it.
If I lacked excitement about the book before, that lack of excitement was multiplied after reading the excruciating first sentence. It was a painful fifty-two words long and contained six commas. I looked at my watch then glanced again at the cover. "Okay Mr. Baldacci, you've got exactly twelve minutes to grab my attention."
Well, guess what. Mr. Baldacci did indeed grab my attention. The first sentence turned out a poor example of Baldacci's writing style. Over the next day and half, every spare minute was spent flipping the pages of this book. Even though this is apparently the third or forth book in a series, the character development was spectacular. The story is non-stop and will have you dying to know what happens next.
I hate it when reviewers give away too much storyline, so I'll limit what I tell you about the plot. Most books of this nature, I find, too much of a stretch to be believable. I only found minor instances of that here. Here's an example; as I said, Baldacci brilliantly constructs his characters. Here we have a ruthless casino owner, feared by all, known to be a dangerous man you never want to cross. Yet he employs a barmaid at the casino who is quite loose-lipped about her employer's dealings. Not likely. The reader is also asked to buy into assassinations of high ranking cold-war officials. But don't let these little trivialities stop you from enjoying a book that is non-stop action. These mistakes are few and far between and are easily overlooked. This is a book you will not want to put down.
Baldacci is a champion at creating the scene on that big screen TV in your mind. In fact, this book has all the makings of a blockbuster movie. You'll see what I mean as the story unfolds. Unfortunately, as is usually the case, some pedantic, self-absorbed producer will get their hands on it and ruin a perfectly good story.
I'm still not a big fiction reader. I just don't have time. But as someone who reads only a handful of fiction books each year, I'm glad this book was one of them.
Stone Cold - Great Book!April 6, 2008 Jay R. Chase(Houston, Texas) 22 out of 23 found this review helpful
Third installment for the Camel Club... I bought this book when it first came out, but did not get to read it until this weekend. Boy, am I glad that I waited until I had the time to enjoy it. The writing was great, the story line was taut and the action flowed from beginning to end. The characters stayed true to their nature, a few of them have grown from first book to now, and... well, I don't want to give any of the story away!!
There are a few intricate parts here that make the whole story more enjoyable, so I would read this when you have the time to actually do so. Skipping over paragraphs could really zap some of the meat out of this story.
I highly recommend - books with heroes like these and such complex villains are hard to come by.
I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did!
All the best,
Jay
The Camel Club Returns...November 24, 2007 Happy Chappy(Elk Grove, California) 7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Stone Cold, by David Baldacci, marks the third book starring the eccentric group of conspiracy theorists known as the Camel Club. The two previous installments, The Camel Club and The Collectors, were very enjoyable books that introduced readers to numerous memorable characters. Key among these characters is Oliver Stone nee John Carr. The spotlight turns to Stone and the newest member, Anabelle Conroy. Conroy, an excellent con-artist, brings the lone woman to the Camel Club.
This, in my opinion, is the best book of the trilogy. I hope this is not the last book in the series, as this is a group that I would be delighted to read about again and again. Baldacci does a great job of bringing elements of suspense, drama, humor, and mystery to the novel. Here the good guys and bad guys are interchangeable at times, with the good of the many sometimes outweighing the good of the few... or so the bad guys would tell you. This book, for all its political machinations, comes down to the relationships between the mebers of the Camel Club and how they are there for each other through thick and thin.
A delightful read. Very enjoyable. I highly recommend this book and give it five (5) stars for being what a book is supposed to be; fun, entertaining, and pure escapist fun.
Camel Club Strikes Again!November 23, 2007 Melvin Hunt(Cleveland,, Texas United States) 9 out of 10 found this review helpful
The David Baldacci series "Camel Club" picks right up where the other
book left off. The Camel Club is made up of Oliver Stone,Milton Farb,
Caleb Shaw and Reuben Rhodes. In this newest novel honorary Camel Club member Annabelle Conroy is still being pursued by casino kingpin Jerry
Bagger. She had conned him for $40 million in the previous book. The chase moves from Atlantic City to Washington D.C. Annabelle's father
Paddy makes an entrance in this novel. It is up to the Camel Club to save
the day.
Oliver Stone when he was John Carr was a member of the Triple Six Division a CIA assasination squad. Members of Carr's old unit are coming up killed. Rayfiel Solomon was assasinated by Carr under the false
charges of being a traitor. Harry Finn a former Navy Seal and Department of Homeland Security employee is hunting down the members of Triple Six. He is also the son of Rayfield Solomon. There are some stunning secrets that are revealed about this kinship. Carter Gray and Senator Roger Simpson also play a prominent role in this book. This is an exciting read that has a surprise finish. Do not miss it.
An Outstanding Read!!!!November 9, 2007 Mark H. Kaizerman(Natick, MA) 6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Baldacci has written another outstanding story about the adventures of the Camel Club. It doesn't matter whether you read his previous books (but you should), you'll get right into the thick of the Clubs latest adventure. Loaded with suspense, twists and a great ending - Stone Cold is a winner. David Baldacci has a great writing style - short chapters which alternate dueling story lines, and each chapter is full of adventure. This is a don't miss read!!!!
CERTAIN CONTENT THAT APPEARS ON THIS SITE COMES FROM AMAZON SERVICES LLC. THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED ‘AS IS’ AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR REMOVAL AT ANY TIME.
