Pressure Points

PRESSURE POINTS is not a paperback I would normally purchase. I was not familiar with the author and there are no reviewers' blurbs for it on the front/back covers (inside or out), which is often a harbinger of bad writing to come. Although I took a flyer when I decided to give this book a try, I was far, far from disappointed. PRESSURE POINTS is engrossing from start to finish. It begins with a bang and never lets up. The plot is labyrinthine, with hairpin twists and turns coming one after another. The dialogue is snappy and hip, peppered with Brooks'waggish takes on the self-help movement, the field of advertising, the infotech industry, and even pyramid schemes. The novel's protagonists are sympathetic and its antagonists truly scary (although you won't know which are which until you're almost done with the book!) I read this book in one sitting--I truthfully could not put it down!Either Brooks' background as a copywriter has served him well or he has one heck of an editor, because his writing is flawless. This man knows how to build a sentence as well as he knows how to build a plot. And here's a real plus: I counted fewer than five grammatical/spelling errors in the entire book, and those I did find were quibbling. The type of care Brooks takes with the English language is so rare in this day and age as to be nearly non-existent.Thank you, Mr. Brooks--I can't wait to read your next novel!

Start the coffeemaker; you'll be up all night reading this page-turner. From the first paragraph to the last sentence, Brooks keeps the reader wondering which characters -- if any -- will ultimately survive "The Seminar," a secretive retreat aimed at executives needing a shot of self-awareness.A trio of ad agency managers are coerced into attending "The Seminar" by a boss with an unusual motive. The threesome have their own reasons for attending the retreat, but they quickly realize soul-searching can mean deadly discoveries.Brad, Mark and Pamela -- the characters who launch this roller coaster plot -- are not typical mystery/thriller stereotypes. They're frightening real people. You'll find yourself wondering who can be trusted, and who would kill to cover up a trail of lies.Don't cheat and read the last page. The twists and turns that drive this book will throw you a curve long after you ponder the last sentence.If psychological thrillers without cliches are your cup of tea, then hustle out and grab this one. It's a fast-paced and satisfying read.

Pressure Points takes the reader on an intense psychological journey via would-be CEO Brad Teeter's required attendance at a mind-blowing seminar. You're forced to question your own response to each and every excercise Brad endures. It's hip, fast, scary, riveting, thought-provoking and full of surprises. I finished this book in two days as I had to know who was behind the diabolical scheming. Larry Brooks latest novel is a book to be talked about. Trust me, buy this book.

This book is a fun read. The plot has many unexpected twists. Just about the time you think you know what is really happening, another kink is thrown in leaving you wondering again. The ending was fantastic. I would highly recommend this book to someone who wants a fun, fast, and unpredictible read.

In Seattle's very creative and highly sought after Wright and Wong advertising agency, three high level executives are unhappy. Finance Officer/Controller Mark Johnson, Corporate Creative Director Pamela Wiley, and Vice President of Client Services Brad Teeters realize they made CEO Wong a multimillionaire, but they remain stuck in a middle class lifestyle and income. The trio unites to issue an ultimatum to Wong, who has not even shown up at the office in months. Unless he sells them the company, they will quit and start a new company. At least half the present clients of Wright and Wong would come with them. Wong agrees with the stipulation that the threesome comes with him on a retreat first. They soon find themselves struggling to survive, as none of them know what is an exercise and what is a death trap. Larry Brooks has written an exciting thriller as the reader, like the group, never knows what is deadly and what is an exercise. In PRESSURE POINT, ignoring reality could mean death with no one trusting anyone adding to the individual's stress. This fascinating novel is similar to The Deadly Game, but Mr. Brooks keeps it fresh because reality is so blurred.Harriet Klausner