The Wall of Night [Paperback]

Grant Blackwood (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 26, 2002

Twelve years ago, Agent Briggs Tanner was sent into China to help strategic mastermind General Han Soong defect to the West. The escape went perfectly, until, somehow, the secret police interrupted them at the final rendezvous. Tanner barely escaped the country -- but Soong and his family were arrested, and made to disappear...

Now, Soong has resurfaced. He's contacted the CIA with the message that he is alive and must get out of China -- and the only person he will trust is Briggs Tanner. But even as Tanner prepares to confront the chaos of his own past and once again go up against China's brutal secret police, forces around the globe are watching him, waiting for the moment that will secure their power, lead the world to the brink of war -- and seal Tanner's fate once and for all...

Product Details

• Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: Jove (March 26, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0515132780
• ISBN-13: 978-0515132786
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 3.9 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #767,878 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Grant Blackwood, a US Navy veteran, spent three years aboard a guided-missile frigate as an Operations Specialist and a pilot rescue swimmer. He is co-author, with Clive Cussler, of the NEW YORK TIMES bestsellers SPARTAN GOLD and LOST EMPIRE. He is also the author of the Briggs Tanner series -- THE END OF ENEMIES, THE WALL OF NIGHT, and AN ECHO OF WAR.

His latest collaboration, Tom Clancy's DEAD OR ALIVE, debuted in December of 2010.

Grant lives in Colorado.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner!, July 29, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Wall of Night (Paperback)

I found Blackwood's second Tanner novel even better than the first, and I can only see Blackwood's books getting better and better in the future!

Tanner is a man with a past, and in The Wall of Night he's given an opportunity to make right something in his past that went terribly wrong. Briggs Tanner is a refreshing everyday hero who isn't "super human" or "all action". He's an average man with a very above average job. He's humble. And I find that very appealing in a character.

I can only hope that we see more novels from Grant Blackwood featuring Briggs Tanner. I want to learn more about him and his life while watching him as he continues to do jobs that others aren't willing, or have the training, to do.

Espionage/Thrillers usually aren't the kinds of books I read, but for Blackwood I will continue to make the exception. Highly entertaining reads!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great thriller from a new author, June 3, 2002

By 

Pangloss "soldierblue" (Woodstock, Georgia USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Wall of Night (Paperback)

This is the second book I have read by Mr. Blackwood and it was as thrilling as the first. This is pure escapism action with a fairly plausible plot line. Briggs Tanner is a great protaginist although he seems almost super human sometimes and is able to escape from impossible situations. This story is similar to those of Clancy and others, but with less technical detail and more focus on plot and characters. The only fault I can find is with the editing. There were quite a few typographical errors that should have been caught. I have seen similar errors in other books from this publisher.
I hope Mr. Blackwood brings back this cast of characters in future novels.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Winner For Grant Blackwood!, April 25, 2002

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Melvin Hunt (Cleveland,, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Wall of Night (Paperback)

Blackwood's first book "The End Of Enemies" was an outstanding
book. His second book is another fine book. In this book our agent Briggs Tanner is once again the hero.Twelve years earlier Tanner had been sent into China to help Heneral Soong defect to
the west.The escape was broken up by the secret Chinese police
the Guoanbu.Tanner barely escaped with his life. Now Soong wants to defect again.It is up to Tanner to go back in after him.During
his rescue journey the world is perched on the brink of a major war.Tanner is forced to pull off a daring rescue under trying conditions.The ending of the book is also very good. Read this new book and discover an outstanding author. You will be pleased.