Review: Simply Great!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 14, 2011
Sorry to say I just finished Uncivil Liberties. I'm sorry to say that because I really, really didn't want it to end. It took me a while to finish it off because I knew I was near the end and just simply didn't want to part with it knowing the next in the series was not available yet. I'd read and ponder all the happenings going on and speculate on the finish. Soon I'd be back to the book reading another chapter because I couldn't stand it. Then I'd find something else to do for a while, again because I didn't want it to end. Back and forth, back and forth.Once again, a fast paced book but still with excellent development and great depth on all characters. Yep, most all the characters from the first book ("State of Rebellion" - read it before this one) are still there and have involvement. The plot thickens deeper and deeper.I don't want to say much as I myself try to avoid reading reviews that give away some of the story but this is an excellent read. It's just as good as "State of Rebellion". Mr. Ryan is able to captivate me, my imagination and this book really makes me seriously ponder current world events and all the possible "truths" behind what may seem like the truths out there. Naw, it's not some big conspiracy book like a Jessie Ventura work but at least for me, it really makes me think about current world events and how they might not always really be as they appear. With the background of the author, he'd be the type of person who could use his knowledge of military and politics to create a realistic plot ... and he does. Often I see in reviews for several "Indy" authors that their books are filled with grammatical mistakes. I'm not great with grammar as you can tell from my rather plain reviews but Mr. Ryan's books seem to be just as good as any high-dollar book out there. When it comes to story plots and excitement, I think he's tops!Of course reviews are most often our personal opinions and perceptions of a book despite how well intended we are in trying to be objective but I did notice one review on this book that felt "Moderates and, especially, liberals will have difficulty wading through it. Mr. Ryan covers a political spectrum from merely conservative good guys to bad guys who are neo-con crazies." and I respectfully disagree with this. I think if you are far leaning "left" maybe you could equate to the previous reviewers opinion but I've seen good and bad from both parties in both books and I feel Mr. Ryan does a great job presenting the story as most can identify with. There are do-gooders and villains in both political parties. I suppose you could feel the same way if you are a far leaning "right" because not all Republican characters are always in it for the right reasons either nor painted in the perfect light. I think most everyone would see this as believable and realistic.I am so tickled to have come across this series and can't wait for the future novels of this series. Keep `em coming!