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Ray Cruz, Book 1
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Stephen Hunter
About this listen
New York Times best-selling author Stephen Hunter is back with another breakneck thriller, in which ex-Marine sniper, Ray Kruz, must outwit a group of murderous Somali terrorists who’ve laid siege to the Mall of America.
Recently retired marine sergeant Ray Kruz has been talked into a mall trip by his fiancé, the beautiful Molly Chan. For Ray, Molly represents a way to reconnect with normal life, something his 20 years in the service and five tours in two combat zones have prevented. But now he finds himself in the middle of the softest target of all, a huge consumer mall where a self-styled “Mumbai Brigade” has come to bring massive death to the heartland. They just didn’t know Ray Cruz was in the building….
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- Eric
- 01-16-12
Good. But....
If you could sum up Soft Target in three words, what would they be?
Not typical Hunter.
Would you be willing to try another book from Stephen Hunter? Why or why not?
I will continue to read Hunter. He is usually very dependably entertaing.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Don't expect vintage Hunter.
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I liked the plot. I wish the ending had been a little more satisfying. I grew to dislike the police commander and his bootlicker worse than the terrorists. I finished the book frustrated.
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- Carol & Mike Doran
- 01-05-19
A different take
A different take on the thriller genre. I enjoyed the book very much and the various characters in it. Most of the characters played smaller parts in the story. They became very real personalities for me. The main characters are developed well.
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- DPNC
- 07-08-15
Bad Gun Science
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I have to say this so that somebody says this. Stephen Hunter in several of his past books has established himself as an actual gun aficionado. (We don't like the term "gun nut") In this book though, there are just too many errors to count. The worst is when our hero uses a potato to craft a 100% effective "silencer" on an AK 74. Seriously?
1. A potato is not an effective silencer.
2. A commercial suppressor is not a "silencer". There is no such thing.
3. A perfectly effective silencer, if such a thing existed, would not remove the crack of the ammunition traveling faster than the speed of sound, and there is no reason to believe that sub-sonic ammo for the AK in the caliber mentioned has ever been made.
4. I can't imagine that the AK carried by the Somalis described in the novel were scoped. Why would they be? No mention of it (so far) but our hero makes accurate shot after accurate shot with a potato stuffed over the barrel and iron sights.
In short, bad gun juju.
Made for TV movie bullshit. But, if you can willingly suspend disbelief, it's a fun made for TV movie kind of story.
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- Ralph
- 05-07-12
The next generation has begun
What did you love best about Soft Target?
Breakneck speed and it captures what is on everyone's mind today; terrorism in our own neighborhoods.
What did you like best about this story?
Ray Cruz is a real guy and not a super hero and that made us all identify with him.
Which scene was your favorite?
As the plan falls apart for the terrorists their incompetence takes over. Nice to think that we have better people walking the Malls than most of these groups send to do their dirty work.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I couldn't get out of the car. Kept reminding myself that it would be here when I got back in.
Any additional comments?
Stephen Hunter cranks them out and the readable style makes each of his books a lot like dessert after a good meal. For all of us former military guys it is a chance to remember that there are still good people out there to watch over our country.
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- mc
- 07-07-15
Overall - Good
Good book but not great. Story is predictable as it progresses. Excitement but little suspense.
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- Daniel
- 12-18-11
Doubt this book written by Stephan Hunter
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
Sure, its a good story, just not the same old Hunter I like. Could have been the narration.
Could you see Soft Target being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?
no
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- Rick Brodersen
- 08-27-22
Bring back Earl
I liked the Earl Lee books and wish Stephen would write more and in that style.
This book is weak in comparison.
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- Terry
- 12-11-11
HUNTER DOES IT AGAIN!
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
YES! Everyone should listen (or read if you have to) to every single Hunter book! He is the best of his genre! Do yourself a favor and get this BOOK! NOW!
I have to drive 5 hours each Monday to get my Cancer treatment and this story just lifts your spirit and makes you feel and think that our country will prevail against those who have come to kill us! I love Mr. Hunter's many books and SOFT TARGET is another great one! If you have any 55-65 year old white males on your Christmas list-you shopping is now DONE!
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
YES! This is a great take on terrorism and every American should listen and reflect on this subject and how it affects us all!
Which scene was your favorite?
The moment that Cruz realizes HOW he is gonna take out the bad guys!
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Terrorism meets it match! CRUZ on attack!
Any additional comments?
I urge everybody to get this book and enjoy it!
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- Ralph
- 05-07-12
The next generation has begun
What did you love best about Soft Target?
Breakneck speed and it captures what is on everyone's mind today; terrorism in our own neighborhoods.
What did you like best about this story?
Ray Cruz is a real guy and not a super hero and that made us all identify with him.
Which scene was your favorite?
As the plan falls apart for the terrorists their incompetence takes over. Nice to think that we have better people walking the Malls than most of these groups send to do their dirty work.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I couldn't get out of the car. Kept reminding myself that it would be here when I got back in.
Any additional comments?
Stephen Hunter cranks them out and the readable style makes each of his books a lot like dessert after a good meal. For all of us former military guys it is a chance to remember that there are still good people out there to watch over our country.
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- Thomas Arenberg
- 05-11-15
Great story. Weak narrator
Narrator was weak. His attempts at character voices were distracting to the story. Overall an enjoyable book. I would not get another by this narrator.
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