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Retribution [Hardcover]

Michael Grant (Author)
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)


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June 1995
Newly hired security director Mike Devlin confronts a deadly and brilliant assassin when the latter, an individual who is capable of defeating the most sophisticated security systems, targets Mike's CEO. $25,000 ad/promo.

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Rogue cop Michael Devlin, a man with great potential, has fallen victim to a cheating wife and no longer cares about anything. Transferred to the force's traffic division, he quits and takes a job as head of security of Taggert Industries, one of New York City's premier companies. The ex-cop, thinking this will be a soft assignment, calls in Marie Falcone and Otis Royal, computer and security experts, to identify and correct the problems. When a mail bomb is found under the podium where the head of the company is speaking, the situation turns serious. Although not as complex as his first novel, Line of Duty (LJ 6/15/90), Grant's latest has moved away from the police procedural into the realm of corporate security, and the author succeeds in writing a suspense-filled thriller. For most popular collections.?Jo Ann Vicarel, Cleveland Heights-University Heights P.L., Ohio
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Mike Devlin is the field leader for the NYPD's SWAT team when department politics force him to accept a new job: security chief for Taggart Industries. His first task is a daunting one: improve the lax security at Taggart Tower, and do it in a hurry, since threats have been made against the life of CEO Jason Taggart. While Devlin sets to work on both electronic and personal security, the would-be assassin circles ever closer. This is a top-notch thriller fueled by spicy dialogue, tremendous authenticity, and cleverly drawn characters--even those who appear briefly seem to have a life away from these pages. Author Grant was both a cop and a private security chief in a building such as Taggart Tower. The detail he provides about the process of tightening security proves surprisingly fascinating, and the atmosphere of quiet hallways, opulent boardrooms, and sinister sub-basements brings this high-rise from hell vividly to life. Toss in a satisfying conclusion and a great villain, and you've got a great read. Wes Lukowsky

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Harpercollins; 1st edition (June 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0060176407
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060176402
  • Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,319,839 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Michael Grant is a former member of the NYPD. He worked as a police officer in the Tactical Patrol Force and the Accident Investigation Squad. Upon being promoted to sergeant, he worked in the 63rd Precinct, the Inspections Division, and finally the Police Academy. As a lieutenant, he worked in the 17th Precinct and finished up his career as the Commanding Officer of the Traffic Division's Field Internal Affairs Unit. He retired in 1985 and went to work for W.R. Grace Company as a Security Coordinator.
Mr. Grant has a BS in Criminal Justice and an MA in psychology from John Jay College. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy.
In 1990, Mr. Grant moved to Florida where he wrote his first three novels: Line of Duty, Officer Down, and Retribution. In 2006 he returned to Long Island where he has written six more novels: The Cove, Back To Venice, When I Come Home, In The Time Of Famine, Dear Son, Hey Ma, and Krystal.
He lives on Long Island with his wife, Elizabeth, and their Golden Retriever, Jack.
Mr. Grant can be reached at mggrant08@gmail.com

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars What a great book., August 28, 1998
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This review is from: Retribution (Paperback)
This is one of the best action books I've read in a while. Devlin is the best. Talk about a creepy killer. I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK HIGHLY TO ANY ACTION FAN. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Action packed, Thrilling and one of the best books i've read, May 17, 1998
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This review is from: Retribution (Paperback)
Retibution, was a great book, if you like action movies, you'll like this book. Its a great book, with action, sex, violence and a mystery worth solving.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth reading, April 18, 1998
This review is from: Retribution (Hardcover)
This was a wonderful book, combining the drama of a dedicated terrorist out to kill the CEO of a major corporation, with the efforts of an ex-NYC cop who has taken the job as Director of Security for the corporation. The drama rises as the bad guy tries to blow up the CEO at the annual shareholders meeting while the Director of Security races to get high-tech security measures installed in the company HQ. I recommend it highly - and am looking for his other books.
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