Area 7: A Shane Schofield Thriller (Scarecrow Series)

by Matthew Reilly

Book Overview

It is America's most secret base, hidden deep in the Utah desert, an Air Force installation known only as Area 7. And today, it has a visitor - the President of the United States. He has come to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312983220
• Release Date: February 2003
• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.9" x 1.1" x 4.3"

Customer Reviews

Another Great Action Thriller.

HE REALLY WRITES A GREAT ACTION THRILLER AND THIS ONE IS NO EXCEPTION. I HAVE READ ALMOST ALL OF HIS BOOKS . (MY FAVORITE IS STILL "CONEST". The action in the New York Library still tops his other books.) AREA 7 HAS INTERESTING PLOT TWISTS THAT HOLDS THE READERS ATTENTION FROM START TO FINISH. IT IS HARD TO PUT DOWN. Matthew Reilly carries on the action/thriller genre that Clive Cussler has left behind. DO NOT MISS THIS!

Explosions Galore

Area 7 By: Matthew Reilly IBSN: 0-312-98322-0 kentucky fried panda Explosions Galore! Are you afraid of biological war? Or, are you afraid of diabolical government scandals that deal with the destruction of minorities in certain countries? If you answered yes to either of these questions you would have a distinct like for the book Area 7 by Matthew Reilly. Area 7 is about a lone American soldier who is assigned to guard the president in a top secret intelligence mission. His name is Shane Scofield call sign: Scarecrow. At the base the president learns that his hired scientists have created a biological weapon that specifically targets people with certain skin pigments. That means that they created a literal racist weapon. When all seems to be a routine tour, it turns for the worse. The president finds out that every major airport in America has been planted with a thermonuclear plasma warhead which is set to explode upon his death. The story continues as he is pursued by rogue Air Force soldiers and Chinese commandos. Somehow, Scarecrow must protect the president against all odds. This book is definitely a science fiction story. I liked this book because of its fast pace action and ever developing storyline. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading about government conspiracies and nuclear war technology. Because of my recommendations though, People of a higher age group should read it. If you would like your child to read it take heed that it contains graphic scenes and "swear words" This book was a page turner because of the extreme pace of the action. The story unfolds during the action instead of after it. It was very easy to pay attention to this book because it constantly delivered action. The plot was a tad unbelievable because it employs the total treason of 50 air force soldiers. That kind of treason would cause a total national military breakdown. If you read the story have a great time reading it. Sincerely, Kentucky Fried Panda

Far Out, Brussel Sprout!!!

Whew!! What a ride this book was. It starts off with the usual character intros, setting the seen, etc, then BAM!!!!, it turns into a super roller-coaster ride all the way to the end with no interuptions. This is the type of story you want out of an action movie. You finally think Schofield and team are about to resolve something but KAPOW!!, they start flying headlong into another of the many twists in the story. Easily read, this takes the best out of a Cussler novel and an action movie and seamlessly melds them together. Please, everyone, do yourself a favour, let your mind go, and purchase this book - you won't regret it. RECOMMENDED!!!!!

A worthy successor to Ice Station...

Ok, so maybe I'm a bit bias. Matt Reilly is my favorite author, I have read Ice Station and Temple more times than i care to count and they're my two favorite books of all time. Now...a basic summary of the plot is fairly decently given on this page anyway..and giving anymore away would be a crime, suffice to say expect twists galore. Above all else, this is a sequel to Ice Station, so reading that first will make Area 7 make more sense and be more fulfilling. The characters of Shane Schofield, Libby Gant, and "mother" return.As with any other Reilly book, those seeking truth and absolute believability should look elsewhere, but those seeking out action have come to the right place. This book brims with action and with Reilly's unique writing style, you can't put it down. I read it in less than 24 hours(about 18 hours of which were devoted to school and sleep, the other 6 more or less to Area 7.)Basically, if you want kickass action, adventure, and white knuckle excitement, then I'd reccomend anything by Reilly in a heartbet, but those who come out of a movie or finish a book and go "Yeah, right, like that could ever happen" may not have the right mindset for this book. On a scale of 1-10, I'd say a 9.5 or so.

Read this book in one sitting.

Don't think about the plot too much and just enjoy the ride. If you are a fan of Jerry Bruckheimer movies, like to play Counterstrike, and hate "unnecessary" dialogue, then this book is a must-read.Tom Clancy sets up his books for about 800 pages, then has 100 pages of action at the end. If you take that last 100 pages of Clancy's books, and extend it throughout the whole story, you've got Matt Reilly!Overall, Matt's latest offering is right on par with the rest of his books (Ice Station, Temple, Contest). They all have the same pace, cool weapons, and outrageous action scenes. So put on a Hans Zimmer movie score and sit back for another edge-of-your-seat installment from Australia's action kid.

Another Fantastic Reilly Ride

Reilly delivers another fast paced, action packed race against time in Area 7. The story hooks you from the start and it's impossible to put the book down after that. It was great to see the book continuing the same characters from 'Ice Station' and even adding a touch of romance to their relationships. It all begins with the President of the USA visiting Area 7, a secret Air Force base, only to find that he and his secret service agents are being hunted down by rogue Air Force units. Schofield and his crew have to protect the President and a secret virus antidote from their pursuers (also including a group of violent criminals) and prevent the ultimate destruction of Area 7. The plot moves the characters throught the base, an underground railroad, the canals of Lake Powell, even up into space, carrying the reader along for the ride. I recommend this book to every keen reader. Don't expect realism, but you can expect an action packed, edge of your seat ride that'll leave you dying for more Matthew Reilly!