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The General

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The General is an exciting military-based thriller written by a talented storyteller who knows his subject well and has the ability to make the reader a participant. This is Patrick Davis' first novel, and while he will no doubt become better at character development and scene description, the reader of this remarkable story will not be disappointed. The earlier reviewers who say that the author does not know the military are simply wrong; I'm a Naval Academy graduate, and I served with officers just like the author describes (villains excluded, of course). Those who say the plot was easily guessed are either not being truthful or are unusually perceptive. The plot is intricate yet completely believable as it unfolds. I had to force myself to put the book down so I could get some sleep. Hardcover fiction prices are too high, but as soon as this exciting author's current novel, The Passenger, makes it into paper, I'll spring for a copy. If you are looking for a really exciting pageturner (at a fair price), pick up a copy of The General now.

ALthough Patrick A. Davis is my uncle, I do not read his books purely for that reason but because they are some of the most exciting books out there to read in my opinion. In this book, The General, Patrick's sense of the government, and his great knowledge helped him to write a very gripping book. There is homicide after homicide, and an exciting twist that pretty basically no one saw coming! It grabs your attention and you cannot turn away from it. You are stuck doing guesswork, trying to fit all of the puzzle pieces together to form an overview of the story, and also to try and figure out who is behind the vengefull, meaningless murders. You will never know unless you read the book just how great it is and I would definitly reccomend this wonderful pageturner to anyone who has had a military experience, who is into homicides, crime scene investigations, and putting the puzzle pieces of a book together. If you have read/ would like to read any of W.E.B. Griffin's books, I also highly reccomend this book to you, and if you do not like it, I guarantee it will not be bacause of the writing ability of the author but merely because you did not WANT to like it!

I was reading John Grisham when I picked up Patrick Davis' THE GENERAL. I think the fact that I never got back to the Grisham until I'd finished Davis' book says it all. (And I'm a Grisham fan.)

I couldn't put the book down. It was wonderful. I'm in the Air Force and everything he states is right on the money. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a good work of fiction. I hope he continues writing for a long time.

This book kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I couldn't put it down. It will have you guessing till the very last chapter. Can't wait to read his next novel!

I've read all three of his books and this one is his best one. All of the suspects that Patrick Davis brings up die one by one until there are none left. It was hard for me to put down as I wanted to find out what was on the next page as there he was taking you on a suspenseful ride with twists thrown in. The ending has a surprise twist to it.

I really enjoyed this book. It was what they call a page turner! Well written, well twisted plot. I have served in the military for years now and I think the story was told well. I recommend this book to everyone!!

This was one of the best action-suspense books I have read in a long time. I can't believe this was Patrick Davis' first novel. I predict he will succeed brilliantly as an adventure writer.

Pat does a fantastic job in his first book. Excellent plot and fast paced throughout. I can't wait for his next book "The Passenger" to come out.

Excellent storyline, straight up fact based fiction. I liked it a lot! Extremely hard to put down. Still makes you think what all went on in the Vietnam War. Highly recommended if you like conspiracy thrillers.