Red Sky at Morning

Be afraid. Be very afraid. Chilling novel of what could happen. What if the Chinese used all of their resources to wipe out the city of New York? This book is one you will bring right over to your best friend as soon as you are finished with it. I was interested in the concept of this book from the very beginning and Paul Garrison held me right to the end on this one. He writes like a smooth ride that you never want to get off. Get this book.

In this, Paul Garrison's second novel, his imagination and ingenuity again keep readers on the edge of their seats. I read this novel all in one night, wishing I could read faster to know what happens next. Although some of the technology and details may not be perfect, any reader of thrillers will not be disappointed. My only complaint is that the book doesn't have much of a denouement; the action ends and then the book ends about three pages later. After such a race to the finish, it's as if the writer ran out of steam at the last moment. However, the book is still very much worth the time and the sleepless night glued to the text. I also highly recommend Garrison's first novel : Fire and Ice, which I read the next night and found equally as entertaining.

Mr. Garrison has obviously spent a long time in New York City. He has an accurate read on Rudy Giuliani (thinly disguised here) and his group of sychophants. The Rudy "bunker" mentality is well portrayed here, as is the "New York City vs. Everyone Else school of thought. Even the Rudy Bunker, perversely built in the World Trade Center, is accurately shown for the folly that it is. The police department is realistically shown, except for one small dig at Long Islanders who are city cops, but one can't have everything. The action, once you get past the stretch of imagination required for the 100 Chinese submarines, is non-stop. The New York character is well written here, these are the people of NYC, average, above average, and some decidedly below average. But they're all here, and they all play a part.If you're looking for deep socio-political thought, go elsewhere. If you want an enjoyable read, something to sit around the pool with, this is the book for you.I recommend this as a good buy. It's worth the read, just don't go looking for deep thought here.

When I opened my package and found I was sent the wrong version of Red Sky at Morning I was upset. Then I decided to see what other reviewers said about it. After seeing s number of positive reviews, I begrudgingly decided I'd give it a shot. As it turns out Garrison is now one of my favorite authors. For me, Garrison has an energetic style of writing that makes the plotline of Red Sky fly along. I found the characters engrossing and easy to relate to. Garrison keeps you flipping the pages with an interesting mix of suspense and thriller action.I would compare Garrison to M. Cricton or an abridged Clancy. While Red Sky will never win any great awards, I did find it more interesting that Branford's Red Sky, which is what I originally intended to buy.

Tugboat Captain Ken Hughes works the waters of New York City. He combines the intellect of an academia with the pragmatic sleaze of a wharf rat. Kate Ross is a book editor in a major publishing house who concedes she will never meet her life's soul mate until a blind date introduces her to Ken. However, an invasion by an advance Chinese vanguard interrupts the romance.Admiral Tan leads a force of over one hundred submarines poised to attack the Big Apple. The zealot plans to hold America's largest city hostage until Taiwan is returned to its rightful place as part of the glorious People's Republic of China. If the United States fails to heed Admiral Tong's warning, he will destroy the city. A small group of freedom fighters including Kate and Ken begin the counterattack.Paul Garrison pumps up the volume with his latest cardiac thriller, RED SKY AT MORNING. This thriller will leave the audience requiring a cool down time to normalize their pulse. The villain is a believable patriot (depending on which side of the fence you sit) who surprisingly will garner much reader empathy. The lead couple makes for a heroic duo. However, there is no question that the thrills a page plot is what makes this a winner for genre fans.Harriet Klausner