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4.0 out of 5 stars
A sequel that exceeds expectations, February 15, 2005
Sam Yarney has provided the first and second installments in a new series. One can only presume that he is leading up to the apocalypse, with dark characters, world domination, and prayer falling by the wayside. In 90 days, Yarney's main character, Cyrus Anderson, starts out as a profound non-believer. He and St. Thomas are of the same ilk. A no-nonsense international journalist, Cyrus takes in a stranger who will change not only the direction of his life, but might just take out the entire western world!
In Air Rage, we meet Cyrus and some of his cohorts again. Things have been quiet, but not for long. Cyrus has become a believer and is convicted about the power of prayer. But his rational side still rears its ugly head, making things more difficult.
Both books are fast reads, with adventure, surprise, and a positive message. If you have ever wondered why the end days have not drawn near, read how prayer and faith keep things moving forward.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
A Worthy Sequel, December 21, 2004
"Air Rage" is a great novel if you've read the prequel ("90 Days", also by Sam Yarney). For those readers, this novel picks up where the previous one left off and, after a somewhat stumbling start, builds to a a crescendo that is one of the best endings I have read in quite a while.
If, however, you haven't read "90 Days", don't bother reading this one until you have. Yarney, a good craftsman when it comes to stories, is notoriously weak with characters and "Air Rage" suffers from an apparent assumption that the readers already care about Cyrus and Liddy Anderson (and the rest).
That being said, these books are worth reading. Just read them BOTH!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Couldn't put it down..., November 29, 2004
Despite the title, this fast-paced, intense book has nothing to do with the air, airplanes or even the suggested topic akin to "road rage" that is getting so much attention these days. No, AIR RAGE, written by British author Sam Yarney will keep you perched on the edge of your seat and turning the pages in anticipation.
Cyrus Anderson, British journalist, war correspondent and best-selling author, works as a high-profile Special Events Coordinator for PDE Network, the biggest TV Christian broadcasting operation the world has ever known. He gets assignments interviewing some of the most important people in the world and is often requested by these people, specifically, or there will be no interview.
In this book we meet:
Cyrus's wife, Liddy, a reluctant yet supportive accomplice who's temper can make Cyrus's life - and job - impossible, even life-threatening.
Alain Saint-Clair, Cyrus's "soul brother" and once best of friends, but now on the opposite side of everything Cyrus believes in, and one of the richest men on the globe.
Pierre Dumas, probably the most powerful man in the world, invisibly pulling the strings of many lives - a master puppeteer that arranges things his way for his own ends, with no regard for human life.
William Pitt, President of the United States.
Andy O'Farrell, a man pursued, haunted and in hiding.
Zhang Fengshan, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and the President of the People's Republic of China.
If that hasn't piqued your interest, then consider this. Some of the above characters are pulled into a web of intrigue masterminded by a few. Lives are endangered, some lost. Multi-millions, even billions of dollars are invested in an elaborate plot to destroy and conquer.
Writing a review of this type of book is very difficult because I don't dare reveal any surprises. But I can say this: AIR RAGE is well worth a read if you love the suspense and intrigue of an international plot that involves human life and the constant battle of right over wrong. This is strong writing.
AIR RAGE is the sequel to Sam's first book, NINETY DAYS. Many of the characters in the first book reappear here. But it easily stands alone, and Yarney does a great job of introducing the characters and past events so that you don't feel left out or `in the dark' about what's gone before. This is a whole new plot, new story, and a very good read. I highly recommend AIR RAGE.
© Peggy Phifer, Editor, Wordsmith Writer.
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