Review: Lost steam
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 09 18, 2012
This book started off pretty good.  Although the FBI was already making decisions that just would not ever happen, I overlooked that for the sake of the story.  However, the main female character was just . . . bipolar.  I mean, she seemed alright in the beginning and responded like any woman would when faced with an insane scenario. I'd even say she excelled. Then, she began screaming at every surprise.  Preservation would dictate that you shut-up. IMO, the author has to work on avoiding glaringly obvious tactics to move the story along.  For example, why would you expose yourself to the bad guys by doing the very thing that is guaranteed to do so?  You'd need to be an idiot. The main male protaganist seemed like he would be a really good character.  He starts off that way.  But, then, how could someone with his qualifications not spot the things he missed?  Really?  It's impossible he could be the type of hero he's billed to be and be that clueless.  And finally, the ending felt rushed.  Not enough time was spent on fleshing this story out.  I gave it three stars because there were some sparkling passages indicating real skill and I appreciate the author's effort.