Inside the Kill Box [Paperback]

Michael W. Romanowski (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 22, 2010

Operation Desert Storm: Former prisoner of war David Sweet returns home, battered, bloodied, and haunted by memories of the savagery he has witnessed. But his trials have not yet ended. There are those who will do anything to keep the long-hidden secrets he possesses from seeing the light of day. Even if it means destroying him, and everything he holds dear.

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Michael W. Romanowski has penned a taut thriller set during the waning days of the first Persian Gulf War. Inside the Kill Box is a tale of violence and mayhem, of forbidden passion, and the unbreakable bonds forged between soldiers in the bloody crucible of war.

An exciting thriller, Inside the Kill Box will force you to reconsider what you know of the political world in which we all dwell, and the forces that shape our everyday lives.

From the Author

Inside the Kill Box is the culmination of more than five years of blood, sweat, and yes, sometime tears. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Foremost Press (April 22, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1936154196
• ISBN-13: 978-1936154197
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,081,763 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Satisfying Military Procedural, May 25, 2010

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Al Past (Beeville, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Inside the Kill Box (Paperback)

Set in the early 1990s during the first Gulf War and featuring a large cast of participants all over the globe, Inside the Kill Box involves suspected betrayal a decade earlier, mysterious well-funded assassins wreaking death and destruction, a Saddam Hussain turncoat to be extracted, and an assortment of military personnel and civilians of several nationalities thrown together in various military actions. Gunnery Sergeant David Sweet, a participant in most of the conflicts, provides continuity throughout.

Organized in short scenes which switch from venue to venue, the story does not invite speed reading, at least not to me. To derive the full effect one must carefully keep track of who is who and what is what. The technological aspects are covered thoroughly and convincingly, from the procedures to the speech to the specifics of the gadgetry. I must admit, knowing the exact model of an AK-47, or the particular modifications made to a Beretta automatic did not help me enjoy the story, but those who are attracted to military procedurals might feel differently. I was gratified, at least, that all the technology and machinery did not always perform perfectly. The "fog of war" was definitely a factor, and every mission did not always end satisfactorily. That in itself was convincing. In this respect, Inside the Kill Box is an improvement upon the Tom Clancy-type tale.

Nor are well-rounded characters typically characteristic of military procedurals. Sergeant Sweet is an individual, several cuts above a Rambo-like automaton, and several other characters were fairly interesting as well. The writing style and editing were impeccable. All in all, this is an enjoyable action story which should appeal to a large readership.

Dr. Al Past is the author of the four Distant Cousin novels, a popular adventure/romance/sci-fi series, contributed the photographs for Barry Yelton's OnWings of Gentle Power, the author of a book of treble clef duets from Charles Colin, a reviewer for PODBRAM, and a member of the Independent Authors Guild. He lives on a ranch in south Texas.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars thoroughly enjoyed it, April 9, 2011

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iacobedo - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Inside the Kill Box (Paperback)

I often find myself reading part of a book, losing interest and never going back. Not the case with Inside the Kill Box. It started fast and kept me engaged.

It combines an engaging story line with realistic and occasionally flawed characters, quick flow from event to event without seeming choppy, and covers plenty of technical detail without bogging down the story.

After thoroughly enjoying the story, I have recommended it to several friends, and look forward to Mr. Romanowski's next effort.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An awesome military thriller, November 3, 2011

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Evil Genius Prime "EGP" (Paducah, KY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Inside the Kill Box (Paperback)

While I don't normally read military novels, Mr. Romanowski did a wonderful job with this one. It has a lot of details that would normally only be known to someone who has working knowledge of firearms and heavy ordinance, and in this aspect I felt a little bogged down while reading it. But at the same time, I can appreciate the author's attention to detail. If you're looking for a quick and entertaining read, or someone who enjoys this genre, I highly recommend this book. We're waiting for the sequel, Mike!