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Jove, Mar 2002, 7.99, 576 pp.
ISBN: 0515132780
In 1990 China, People's Liberation Army Chief of Staff General Han Soong stuns the West when he secretly informs an attaché at an embassy reception that he wants to defect. CIA Agent Briggs Tanner is assigned the task of safely bringing Soong out China. Briggs arranges the escort of Soong starting in Chengde. However, the scenario fails as the Chinese are ready and Soong is taken away while Briggs can only helplessly watch before escaping to safety.
Twelve years later, Soong has made contact again and wants to flee to the West. He will only do so with Briggs as his guide. However, Briggs's actions are being scrutinized at the highest levels of power including a White House with Chinese campaign support. If he survives his return trek to China, his efforts could lead to global war.
Though it takes an adjustment to the constant switching of perspectives and events, readers will feel it is worth the effort as THE WALL OF NIGHT is an exhilarating thriller. The story line is fast-paced and filled with action that seems believable in our modern world. Fans of international political, military and espionage tales will want to read Grant Blackwood's novel that combines the best elements of all three genres.
Harriet Klausner
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Harriet Klausner, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Composition of Book
descript. of violence and chases - 10%
Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 60%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20%
How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) - 10%
Tone of story
- suspenseful (sophisticated fear)
Time/era of story:
- present (2000-2010)
Spying/Terrorism Thriller
Yes
Cloak & Dagger Plotlets:
- main char. spying/sabotage
- stopping a saboteur/spy
- kidnap/rescue
Kid or adult book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Main Character
Gender
- Male
Profession/status:
- government investigator
How much violence does he/she use?
- just the right amount
Ethnicity/Race
- White/American
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 40's-50's
Profession/status:
- mastermind
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a moderate amount
Motive of antagonist
- power
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Setting
Asia/Pacific
Yes
Asian country:
- China
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
How many deaths?
- 3-4
Amount of dialog
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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