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Novel, 2003
ISBN:1591051266
US Army Major Valerie Macintyre badly wants a command leadership assignment, but keeps being passed over for one. When the latest list omits her, she storms into the office of her superior General Ambrose demanding an explanation. He tells her to relax she will have her opportunity rather soon.
Val's lover, Colonel Wolfe, has quietly returned stateside after spending time tracking down the former Soviet nuclear arsenal. He explains to Ambrose that the key locale Infernesk Technical Center is poorly managed by American Major McRyen and needs a replacement immediately and better physical security. Ambrose knows the Army is already overextended, but still assigns his aides Val and LTC Jimmy Grimes to take charge. However, her first leadership assignment is a cesspool as morale is low. Soon Val will get what she asked for while truly being tested when a renegade cadre of super Russian soldiers assaults Infernesk with plans to control and use the nuclear arsenal. Val, a veteran first sergeant and a bunch of misfits and rookies are all that stand in the way.
This is a strong military thriller that will provide much enjoyment to readers. However, what makes BEST DEFENSE stand above the pack is the insight into the American army as an organization and culture interwoven so as to enhance the plot and that the Russians are not all pathetic vile cretins. Fans of military dramas will appreciate the emphasis on the seven values of loyalty, duty, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage that symbolizes the heroes of Todd A. Stone's strong tale.
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 - 40%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30%
How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) - 20%
Tone of story
- suspenseful (sophisticated fear)
Time/era of story:
- present (2000-2010)
Spying/Terrorism Thriller
Yes
Cloak & Dagger Plotlets:
- preventing bomb/biohazard/disaster
Kid or adult book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Who's the terrorist enemy here?
- generic terrorists
Search for technology?
- special bomb
Main Character
Gender
- Female
Profession/status:
- infantry soldier
Age:
- 20's-30's
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
- very athletic
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
The antagonists are:
- KGB
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- Southeast
Misc setting
- fort/military installation
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
How many deaths?
- 5-7
Amount of dialog
- significantly more dialog than descript
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