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Force 10: USA vs. Militia

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In Slater's latest _USA vs. Militia_ novel, we are taken almost completely away from Freeman and his commandos and introduced to a new protagonist. Here we find a decent adventure story in which Slater has corrected some historical weaknesses but has evolved new ones.

From the reader's standpoint, the exchange of Slater's traditional commando protagonists for a new one carries with it one major problem: the new protagonist manages to see a novelful of action and interaction without ever once experiencing character development. At the end of the book, I still didn't feel I knew anything meaningful about him except what I knew in the beginning: that he was an ex-SEAL. Freeman and the SAS/Delta commandos, whose appearances here are brief, may be less than credible, but they are well developed. Poor trade from the reader's standpoint.

As ever, Slater demonstrates very good local geographical knowledge. He has corrected the tendency to misportray locals (mostly by not portraying them much), and is now much less prone to the monotonous repeating of a 'pet theme' than in past books. While the storyline isn't very plausible, it is at least pretty fast-moving and exciting--always a Slater strength. And he seems to have finally learned not to superimpose Australian slang on American characters. The title, it turns out, has hardly any real signficance as to the story.

Not a very charismatic book, but exciting enough to please most Slater fans. Worth considering, especially for readers of many Slater books who are tiring of the cast of characters that has been with us since the precursor _World War III_ series, but best read without high expectations.

Slater writes OK, however, he knows just about ZERO with regard to his subject matter. For just two tiny examples, he has the hero using a Glock pistol and COCKING THE HAMMER. Problem is, Glocks don't have any hammers. They are striker fired with no external or internal hammer. He also has the hero physically manipulating the Glock's safety. Problem is, Glocks don't have any manual safeties. None!

Slater, you would do well to spend a few hours researching before making a fool out of yourself.

Every avid reader has to have at least one cheezy authur that they love and Ian Slater is mine. His books are fast moving and so in accuarte that i can't help but, think that it is intentional. I love the pulp fiction feel of his books. I'm sure my I.Q. drops 10 points while I'm reading these things. I love these books and I'm proud of and want to let the world know. Signed, Anonymous

I feel like I was ripped off for the $2 I spent on this book and for the 3 hours of my life wasted reading it till I couldn't stand it anymore. I would be happier watching paint dry then have to finish the book.

good for those who have trouble sleeping but don't want to take a pill to dull them.

I have read everyone of Ian Slater's books. While not always accurate, i loved the characters. I read all of his books in a span of 3 months and been waiting more then eagerly for his next one. Now that it has arrived but doesnt contain the characters i really felt for i probebly wont even bother. This is really upsetting to me. Reading his books was the most enjoyable reading experience i have ever had. Why Mr. Slater did you not use your old characters? Will you make another book with them?

Andrew

this book countinues slaters ramblings he isa a good author its jsut that his books are not realistic i like them though because they are cool

I did not read this book, nor do I care to. It is very clear that Mr. Slater might be a great writer, he does not know anything about this issue. Anyone who slanders the Militia, needs to have their head examined. The Militia is not only called for in our most important documents but it is necessary. The media and people like Mr. Slater make the Militia look bad to discredit them and turn people away from them. The day will come when people like Mr. Slater will be thankful there is a Militia around, as they will be the only means of safety there is. I do not support anyone who defends this person or sells his book. sincerely, Warren Nelson

Mr. Slater has NO IDEA of how a REAL Patriotic Militia works! The absolute LAST thing that a REAL Militia would do would be to cooperate with a foreign power!! I mean, how UN real can you get!!! If I were you (the person reading this review) I wouldn't waste my hard earned cash on this one. Mr. Slater, YOU BLEW IT!!!!