A Long Day for Dying

by Patrick A. Davis

Book Overview

New York Times bestselling author Patrick A. Davis spins a gripping tale of deadly intrigue in a time of national crisis that races to the explosive final act. A LONG DAY FOR DYING When General... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0743474295
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: Pocket Star
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 1.0" x 4.3"

Customer Reviews

Great Book; Fire Your Editor

I agree with "fjmcmm" 100%. It's an outstanding book with great characters and very suspenseful story line. I too like the fact that it all happens in one day. Having spent 22 years in the Air Force myself, I can relate to so much of it.The one area that detracts from the effectiveness of the story is the editing. It is horrific and your editor should be fired. There are words missing, misspelled words, etc.Obviously a great author; but a very poor editing job.

Very Good Read

This novel was very entertaining and moved at a fast pace. Loved the idea of everything taking place within a day. Even though Martin Collins is a favorite character of mine, I tend to like Simon even more. Such an intelligent mind and very likable character.My only nitpick with this novel was the editing. This is the worse editing I've ever seen in a novel. Other than that, I really enjoyed and can't wait to see what comes next from Mr Davis. Hopefully it's the same characters with lots of Simon. He's the best.

3 1/2 Stars -- A Good, Fast, Entertaining Read...But!

A Long Day For Dying is a perfect book to read on the beach or on a plane trip. It's very plot-driven, fast-paced and exciting. However, you really must be willing to stretch your ability to suspend belief, as the plot is somewhat far-fetched. Also, the book is a little thin on character development. While I enjoyed Davis' latest, it's not a book that will make you feel that you have to rush out and buy his other books. It's fast entertainment that will make you want to "turn the pages," but it's also the type of book that you'll forget about soon after finishing it.

This political thriller is fascinating and absorbing

Normally, Martin Collins works diligently at his job as chief of police for Warrantown, Virginia. However, every once in a while he serves as a consultant for the Office of Special Investigations (OSI), the policing branch of the air force. Colonel Charles Hinkle, Chief of OSI, accedes to the demands of powerful Senator Garber, who commands that the military asks Martin to lead the investigation into the death of his son, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Michael Garber.General Garber was a mean drunk who made a lot of enemies, especial among the Joint Chiefs who felt that he earned his stars and promotions because of his father's influence. The general was found dead in his compartment on the plane and it was made to look like an accident but Martin and his team soon discover it was murder. Everyone from the Joint Chiefs to the Secretary of Defense tries to muddy the waters so that Martin won't stumble upon a shocking truth, one that could topple the existing administration.This political thriller is so fascinating and absorbing that readers will finish it in one sitting. The protagonist and the support cast are very likable because they see justice in terms of gray so nobody gets hurt who doesn't deserve it. A LONG DAY FOR DYING is hopefully the first installment in a new series because readers will want to see how these characters fare. Patrick A. Davis compresses all of the action into an eighteen hour period reminiscent of Twenty-four leaving the audience no time to catch their breath.Harriet Klausner

Good Post 9-11 Miltary Thriller

I really liked this book good actions sequnces I really like the shoot-out at the Pentagon. I also liked the Forencis squences!!!! I cant wait till his next thriller comes out Good Job Patrick.