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Title: The Veteran by Frederick Forsyth, Bruce Boxleitner, Christopher Cazenove, Patrick Macnee ISBN: 1-59007-000-3 Publisher: New Millennium Audio Pub. Date: September, 2001 Format: Audio Cassette Volumes: 9 List Price(USD): $34.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.97 (31 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: novelettes-as different and as unique from each other
Comment: The Veteran showcases Forsyth's talent in the short story realm, & he proves that he is equally good at home in writing short-fiction as in writing thriller novels like that of The Day of The Jackal or The Odessa File.
This is Sir Frederick Forsyth's first collection of short stories since the publication of No Comebacks more than a decade ago.
The title story "The Veteran" is a suspense thriller, where a high profile attorney gets the release of two hardened murderers in spite of strong evidence against the accused. A fast-paced story, "The Veteran" also has a historical significance attached to it. It's the first legal thriller story to be published in the form of an e-book.
"Art of the Matter" is a hilarious caper, with double-cross & triple-cross in the background of an art deal.
"Whispering Wind" can best be described as a 'mystic mystery' reminiscent of the author's earlier work "The Shepherd".
"The Citizen" is a story of a drug smuggling operation. However, my personal favourite is "The Miracle" a story about a ghostly visit of a saint in a hospital unit during the World War with an unexpected twist in the tale finish.
The five stories make an engrossing read & are storytelling in its best & purest form. Any reader who enjoys twists in the tale endings, like that of the stories of O'Henry or the short stories of Jeffrey Archer, is sure to enjoy this superb & diverting collection.
All in all The Veteran is highly entertaining, & makes delightful reading. Highly recommended.
Rating: 4
Summary: Forsyth's latest short stories
Comment: This collection of five stories are fascinating, but not as intriguing some of the other Forsyth novels I've read. The first story, "The Veteran" starts out with a mugging of an old man who is "special" or was once regarded as "special". The "special" aspect of him explains the outcome of the mugging as well as the final act of "justice". "The Art of Matter" was a step down for me compared to "The Veteran". I'm just not interested in Art and auctions. For those into trickery and art, I suppose it would be quite an engaging read. "The Miracle" was my next favorite story about a mysterious woman. The ending will take you by surprise and may even make you laugh. To get the full effect of the story, one must be careful and focus on the details of the dialogue. "The Citizen" was another great story involving a drug smuggling operation. By far, the best story of the book was "Whispering Wind" which is largely a romantic adventure. Anyone familiar with Custer's last stand at the battle of Little Big Horn or simply those interested in the old west will enjoy it tremendously. It's the type of story that many women would like because of the romantic element.
Rating: 4
Summary: Fine collection from the author of No Comebacks
Comment: The Veteran is just as fine, and in many ways better than No Comebacks, even though I know that it can never equal the original feeling I had when I first discovered No Comebacks.
The title story concerns the investigation of a mugging. We are introduced to police constables, lawyers, and the whole judicial process unfolds before our eyes as we witness the necessary evils that are used in bringing someone to justice. Forsyth pulls a twist on us, as usual, and though it's not as effective as some of his other work, it's still quite worth the ride.
Also in this collection is "The Miracle," a shorter twisting tale of a couple who are stopped on their way by a man with some very interesting information.
Both of these stories alone were worth the relatively minimal price of the book, given that I will no doubt be rereading The Veteran many times to come.
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Title: Avenger by Frederick Forsyth ISBN: 0312319517 Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books Pub. Date: 30 September, 2003 List Price(USD): $26.95 |
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Title: No Combacks by Frederick Forsyth ISBN: 0553276735 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 March, 1983 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Deceiver by Frederick Forsyth ISBN: 0553297422 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 June, 1992 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Devil's Alternative by Frederick Forsyth ISBN: 0553264907 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 September, 1982 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Icon by Frederick Forsyth ISBN: 0553574604 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 02 September, 1997 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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