The Perfect Assassin- A Doc Savage Thriller by James Patterson
Product details
Web ID: 15337049Wonderful Adaptation of a New Generation
I got this a week ago and tore into it immediately! I devoured the original Doc Savage paperbacks in the early 60s when they were reissued and became a fan. I never saw the movie to my disappointment, but this book hit all the right places in my heart and mind. I couldn't put it down. I was enthralled with the story and the characters. James Patterson has another hit series on his hands with this if he, as I so sincerely hope he does, continues the storyline. I want to know what Doc Savage and Meed are going to get up to next!!
Recommends this product
Customer review from barnesandnoble.com
Great starting point for a new generation
Great foundation to build a series on. Would love to see future stories weave more history into the stories.
Recommends this product
Customer review from barnesandnoble.com
Action packed
I am a huge James Patterson fan and will read anything be writes, sometimes not knowing what to expect and a little frightened I might not enjoy it. I have not read a Doc Savage book nor do I know much about him but I do know I loved this book! A fast paced story that I would highly recommend for anyone that enjoys an action packed story with a little sci-fi feel. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
Recommends this product
Customer review from barnesandnoble.com
Patterson resurrects another 1930s radio pulp hero
“The Perfect Assassin” is the start of a new series featuring the great-grandson of Doc Savage, a 1930s pulp fiction hero (Patterson has already revived “The Shadow”, a 1930s radio character). It’s present day and Dr. Brandt Savage, University of Chicago professor, has just been kidnapped by the almost superhuman Meed, who proceeds to “biohack” his out of shape body into the title. Meed has a purpose in mind for the doctor and it probably has something to with his heritage (and hers) but after 6 months in “captivity,” what is it? What happens next is a thrill ride that leaves you wanting a next book as soon as possible. James Patterson books are sort of like the McDonald’s of thrillers —quality is always consistently good, it’s possibly a fast encounter, reading is a special treat, and you feel satisfied after completing one. Patterson is so prolific he could almost publish a book a week. I think he has 17 books (including children’s books) being published in 2022, so he’s a special treat to be enjoyed every 3 weeks or so. He’s noted as a trusted storyteller, but what I admire most is his ability to find terrific collaborators, like Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton. His co-authors often launch out on their own (Patterson has even turned one his series totally over to a writing partner). This time we welcome Brian Sitts as the co-author and he deserves as much praise as Patterson. A quick read and I loved it and its lead character duo. 5 stars! Next: Patterson should consider bringing back The Phantom Detective, a wealthy playboy investigator (and the third most popular 1930s pulp hero after the Shadow and Doc Savage)! Literary Pet Peeve Checklist: Green Eyes (only 2% of the real world, yet it seems like 90% of all fictional females): NO Some blue and brown eyes, but no green. However, only 0.17 percent of the world’s population has red hair and blue eyes like Meed. Horticultural Faux Pas (plants out of season or growing zones, like daffodils in autumn or bougainvillea in Alaska): NO It’s mostly Chicago or Russia during the winter.
Recommends this product
Customer review from barnesandnoble.com