Customer Reviews

The Savannah Project

5 star:		(30)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

After what appears to be a routine aircraft accident during a St. Patrick's Day celebration, NTSB investigator Jake Pendelton is called to Savannah to explore the matter further. What he finds, though, arouses his deepest suspicions and soon sets off a deadly chain of events - the ultimate effects of which could topple governments...so, suddenly thrust into a race against time, it's up to Jake to uncover the true cause of the crash before the killer strikes again - but only if he can avoid falling prey to a stealthy assassin tracking his every move...

The Savannah Project is a bona fide suspense thriller. Rife with abundant mystery and intrigue, author Chuck Barrett's standout tale takes the reader on a tortuous path of all-engrossing action and adventure. In superlative fashion, Barrett masterfully unfolds the plot at breakneck pace while keeping the reader fully engaged in the story, ensuring that he/she doesn't miss a thing all the way up to the riveting climax. Such a feat is not an easy one to pull off - even for the most seasoned scribe - but Barrett shows his considerable literary skill in crafting a compelling tale guaranteed to hold you at rapt attention until the very end. A highly recommended instant classic.


Renee Washburn
Apex Reviews

No worries; this is NOT the old same old! An airplane crash starts off as a crash site "CSI" investigation, which is fascinating in itself. It then morphs into a Special Forces/CIA thriller set in the context of Sein Fein and the modern Ireland struggles. Of course there is an Arab terrorist aspect.

No one is who they appear to be, and there are lots of well developed fascinating characters. There are evil unbelievably cruel villains you feel sorry for, complex bad guys who have soft spots that are their undoing, and flawed heroes. Everyone in the book is "real" meaning that the Special Ops good guys get hurt and stay hurt, make mistakes, and only have human abilities.

The plot twists and turns, everytime I thought it was over and the obligatory wrap-up/epilogue would start, the plot began anew!

So why 4 stars! I reserve five stars for true works of art and literacy, transcendent masterpieces.

I have no doubt this author will write such a book. However brilliant Savannah Project is, it is ragged at times, sputters instead of roaring full throttle, and the writing can be distractingly choppy. Please don't misunderstand me, this book is better than most five star thrillers and I agree with the above reviews. However this is hardly the best book this author will write. When he gets the kinks out of his style, he will be one of the greats in his genre.

Melvin Morse

An airplane crash investigation goes terrifyingly wrong - leading to murders, a chase through the colorful streets of Savannah, one of the most fascinating and memorable cities I know, and an international hunt for the secrets of a former IRA official and the assassin trailing him. This thriller has everything you could want -- great characters, nonstop action, wonderful settings and a complex plot that builds to a smashing finale. Jake and Gregg make a well-matched pair of comrades, and I hope they'll appear in many more Barrett books.

A very good start, unique, tension filled. Then beliveable characters turned into unbelievable super agents, plot became run of the mill and improbable. Amazing that Irish security forces could miss "secret" entrance only known to villain, especially when entrance is a drainage culvert. Very disappointing finish.

Dull and duller. While procedurals can be interesting. this one wallows in red tape. unneccesary details and artlessly created charaters. still for the price it will at least help fill up your archive.

Started of believable and *somewhat* interesting and devolved into the realm of ridiculous. Another reviewer called the latter half of the book, "improbable." That's being VERY kind. 3/4 of the way through the book, I found myself wondering how we got to this plot line. I also found myself feeling that this was TWO stories in which the characters are the same in name only. I know it's a first effort, but to the author: It feels like you got carried away and lost control of the story.

The Savannah Project is a fast paced thriller that takes you on an adventure through the historical streets of Savannah. Be prepared for unexpected twists and turns along the way!

With every twist and turn, the tension is ratcheted up another notch...jam-packed with clever plots, strong characters and amazing wit...a true page-turner!

Jennifer Montgomery read an advanced reading copy of The Savannah Project and loved it! Be prepared for the unexpected! Can't wait for the sequel!

All I have to say is "I want morte!!" I got the book for 1. it was cheap and 2. NTSB, I am facinated with this field. What a fun read.