L David Walker
Walker Novels are all about thrilling, seemingly intractable, international dilemmas and crises that can only be solved at the point of decision by the right cast of characters. Put another way, the actions that must be taken to derive the desired / favorable outcome at the point of the spear: the “Schwerpunkt”. The novels are rich in character development, story line development, attention to detail and gripping intensity. The stories are predicated upon the hot contentious issues of the day and the settings are generally in areas of strife, corruption and terrorism. They are filled with twists and surprising developments which will reward the reader with an interesting, stimulating experience.
Characters
The main characters carry with them the distinct skill sets which make them unique and indispensable to the story. They are developed with complete backgrounds which tells the reader all about them professionally and personally including their wants, needs, desires and aspirations as well as what baggage they are toting with them around the world. Their personal histories provide distinctive points of view which deeply enrich the story.
Settings
The novels are set around the world although they culminate at the decision point to meet with and effect the desired outcome / end state. Owing to the attention to detail and rich descriptions, the reader will be able to derive a complete and clear image of the surroundings of the action and their environmental impacts upon the characters.
Historical Vignettes
“Whereof what’s past is prologue.” – Shakespeare, The Tempest.
The past is indeed prologue to the present and Walker Novels develop significance by including pertinent historically remarkable events which are germane to the story being told. They provide extensive context and depth and impact deeply the current story being told. They engender a desire to go further and taste the totality of the experience.
Walker Novels are the intersection of many subsets of experience, the most of which include:
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Great read, from the begin of the Orphan to the climax ending at the Panama Canal. Not only does a reader get to know the characters, both the bad guys and good guys, the story takes the reader around the world of espionage and terrorism.
I purchased this book and read it in its entirety in less than 24 hours. starting a little slowly, it very quickly picks up the pace and, by the time you're into the first few chapters, it becomes very difficult to put down. Can't wait for the next one...
This is a great read! Much in the spirit of Clive Cussler or Tom Clancy. The story is well developed which I believe comes from both the author's life experience as well as his meticulous research.