From Publishers WeeklyFans of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea will enjoy Golemon's recasting of the Jules Verne novel, his fourth Event Group thriller (after Ancients). A prologue set in 1802 at an isolated French prison evokes another well-known classic, The Count of Monte Cristo, then the action leaps forward by increments until it reaches the present day. The U.S. president calls in the Event Group after a mysterious undersea vessel, the Leviathan, begins terrorizing the seas, sinking ships and subs alike. Those aboard the Leviathan threaten nuclear destruction if the land dwellers don't stop their abuse of the ocean. A traitor enables the terrorists to infiltrate the Event Group's headquarters and take its leadership hostage. Once Event Group operatives manage to board the Leviathan, the plot echoes its inspiration even more closely. While Golemon adds his own closing twist, the story line's overall lack of originality makes this less interesting than the series' first and strongest entry, Event. (Aug.) Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Golemon puts his military experience to good use in this promising [series] sure to satisfy fans of The X-Files...evokes some of the early work of Preston and Child. Publishers Weekly on the Event Group ThrillersGolemon's third novel in the Event Group series proves to be his best yet.a mix of the James Rollins action-heavy adventure, the military gadgetry of Tom Clancy, the pacing of the television series 24, and the conspiracy theories devoured by fans of the radio show Coast to Coast AM. Booklist on AncientsA tale worthy of the giants of the genre like Clive Cussler, James Rollins, and Matthew Reilly, Legend is a definite must-read for action and adventure fans. Don't miss it. Megalith.com on LegendThe authordraws the reader in with an intriguing prologuesatisfying adventure. Publishers Weekly on LegendGolemon can write action sequences with the best of them, and he lands a solid uppercut with this book. The depth of science fictionis surprising and ingenious. SFSignal.com on LegendThe Roswell Incident--whether legend, fact, or some combination of both--has inspired countless novels and movies over the years, but David Lynn Golemon's Event peels back the layers of Roswell with refreshing originality. The action is spectacularly cinematic, the characters compelling, and the story is a flat-out adrenaline rush that pits real-world, cutting-edge military technology against a literally out-of-this-world threat. Even better, the Event Group itself is one of the best fictional agencies to arise in the literature of government conspiracies. New York Times bestselling authors Judith Garfield Reeves-StevensFans of UFO fiction will find this a great read, and fans of military fiction won't be disappointed either. SFsignal.com on EventImagine mixing in a blender a Tom Clancy novel with the movie Predator and the television series The X-Files....readers who enjoy nonstop action and lots of flying bullets will enjoy Golemon's series. Library Journal on the Event Group ThrillersFrom the Back CoverThis time, the event group will go to the greatest depthsThe ships of the world are under attack, attacks so sudden and vicious that many ships are lost without a single distress call. The navies of the world start a frenzied search, but even these ships disappear without a trace. Enter the Event Group, the most secret organization in U.S. history. Armed with proof that history is repeating itself, the Group finds themselves in the grasp of an insane genius straight out of the pages of Jules Verne.To stop a war beneath the seasThey are up against a descendant of the man who was the inspiration for the captain of a vessel known to the world as Nautilus. And when legend comes to life in the form of Leviathan, the most advanced undersea vessel in history, she will stop at nothing to save the seas and to render justice to humankind for a world that has long been dying. It is a world Leviathan plans to alter forever, unless the Event Group can stop her!"Fans of Clive Cussler, Verne, X-Files, and military tactical thrillers will find much to enjoy." Booklist how do you are read books on goodreads Leviathan: An Event Group Thriller (Event Group Thrillers)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. LeviathanBy Vernon YoungThis was a good story (plausible). I liked the recurring theme throughout the book that mankind has a duty to be the caretaker of the earth and all of its resources. It also demonstrates how careless we are with our responsibilities. However, we must always be aware that there are many who possessed the intelligence to carry the dreams of Jules Verne. Sadly, we are just beginning to understand that responsibility. This, like all of the previous "Event" novels has been on par with the style and wit of Clive Cussler. It is encouraging to find another novelist who can carry on his legacy with the same style and grandiose vision. I look forward to future novels by Mr. Goleman... I'm certain that we will discover many new surprises in the realm of fiction. Be calm and carry on...0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Jack Collins, heroBy GuszeeReminds me of being young.. I would watch Flash Gordon saving the day. Jack and every one at their secret base are a very advanced group, te, modern version. Would make a wild action movie.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. As good as the rest of the series!By K. StevensOne of my all time favorite series. Highly recommend. If you like James Rollins, you will love this series equally.