Hawke (Alex Hawke, Book 1)

 "Dumb" 2010-01-20
By Usuallee (Augusta, ME)
This book is totally brainless to the point that I began to feel insulted while reading it. The author clearly hasn't realized the cold war ended long ago, as he repeatedly refers to Russia/former USSR as the "evil empire", and Russian characters are referred to, I am not making this up, as "Godless Commie sodden degenerates". You have that simplistic a worldview, really?? And this brainless (not to mention grammatically atrocious) statement: "In Alex's world there was right. And there was wrong. And there were no shades of gray." What?? There are shades of gray in grammar school, let alone the worlds of high finance and covert ops that our hero Alex Hawke somehow pursues simultaneously. The characters are 2-D cardboard cutouts in the classic "tell, don't show" school of writing mediocrity. Although I must say the character of Gomez was pretty well done.

The whole book (the 100 or so pages I read at least) is laughably amateurish. It is way over the top, and I wouldn't mind that if it had the panache to pull it off, like the better Bond movies. But this book is more along the lines of Moonraker, only worse. I was looking for a Ludlum-esque thrill ride, guess I'll have to keep looking. If I had to give this book a compliment, I'd say it's no worse than the average James Rollins offering.

Tempestuous

 "A bit different !!!" 2008-12-02
By Mrs. S. W. Sandham
This was my first reading of this kind of book, It took me awhile to get into the story. I kept going back to re read and sort it all out. I am glad I did, I found myself enjoying the story.

Hawke: A Novel

 "Dumb" 2010-01-20
By Usuallee (Augusta, ME)
This book is totally brainless to the point that I began to feel insulted while reading it. The author clearly hasn't realized the cold war ended long ago, as he repeatedly refers to Russia/former USSR as the "evil empire", and Russian characters are referred to, I am not making this up, as "Godless Commie sodden degenerates". You have that simplistic a worldview, really?? And this brainless (not to mention grammatically atrocious) statement: "In Alex's world there was right. And there was wrong. And there were no shades of gray." What?? There are shades of gray in grammar school, let alone the worlds of high finance and covert ops that our hero Alex Hawke somehow pursues simultaneously. The characters are 2-D cardboard cutouts in the classic "tell, don't show" school of writing mediocrity. Although I must say the character of Gomez was pretty well done.

The whole book (the 100 or so pages I read at least) is laughably amateurish. It is way over the top, and I wouldn't mind that if it had the panache to pull it off, like the better Bond movies. But this book is more along the lines of Moonraker, only worse. I was looking for a Ludlum-esque thrill ride, guess I'll have to keep looking. If I had to give this book a compliment, I'd say it's no worse than the average James Rollins offering.

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The Beatles Uke

 "DJ Approved" 2009-11-12
By Marleen Duren (Phoenix, AZ USA)
I had a bride that wanted uke music played at her wedding, even more specific...Beatles uke music. What I assumed was an impossible endeavor led me to this album by Greg Hawkes. My client was more than pleased and I am now a uke fan. This album is not full of Hawaiian style riffs and does not transport the listener to sand and surf, rather, the listener is challenged by the rich blend of England's most hummable anthems laid down (or resurrected) by Hawaii's most beloved instrument. My only regret is that the album was not available for download. I had to go "old school" on this deal.

Daybreakers

 "Different type of Vampire film." 2010-07-10
By Touch of Class
This is worth watching. I enjoyed it in that it was something new. Decent acting and a good story. I would recommend renting before buying.

Pirate: A Thriller (Hawke)

 "This Book Is Great Entertainment" 2009-12-27
By W. Terry Whalin (Scottsdale, Arizona)
I've read several of Ted Bell's novels and they always entertain and keep me turning the pages until the end. PIRATE held my attention throughout the entire reading experience. I loved it.

Hawkes Bay Today

Daybreakers

 "Different type of Vampire film." 2010-07-10
By Touch of Class
This is worth watching. I enjoyed it in that it was something new. Decent acting and a good story. I would recommend renting before buying.