Payback: Payback No.2 (Boy Soldier) - Andy McNab

Advantages: Fast Pace Action Thriller, a book that once you start you cannot put down
Disadvantages: Storylines are starting to sound very similar

...think it is time for Andy McNab to look at other routes and bring out some more books for children i.e.: Boy Soldier. This is still a great book for new and old readers of Andy McNab. Not wanting to spoil the whole story I shall reveal parts of the book that will hopefully persuade you to go out and read it for yourself. The book starts with Nick Stone and the team in Zaire, Central Africa, they have been training Mobutu's army in weapon skills, and now they are trying to help rescue Mobutu and his alias against rebel forces, but unknown to the small band of troops, the rebel forces are mainly children and the head of operations Miles Standish is only interested in protecting himself. After a bloody battle the book zooms forward to June 2006, Nick and Silke are in Switzerland, Silke insists on doing her bit for charity and is helping... Read review

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Advantages: Good information, very detailed
Disadvantages: Some language not suitable for younger readers.

...This is a real read and not for the faint hearted. The language is pretty graphic as are the details of Andy McNabs varied life. From the moment he was left in a carrier bag on the steps of Guy's Hospital to. I can understand why the government tried but failed to ban this book. McNab has been involved with conflicts around the World, including as a boy soldier fighting the IRA. He guides us through a world of surveillance and intelligence gathering, counter terrorism and hostage rescue. The details are as gripping as one of McNabs Nick Stone novels. First hand experience always gives you a better ability to write fiction more so than any writer who has to do their research. I also found it admirable what these men go through in order to get into the "Regiment" in the first place. Enjoy, hope this helps. John... Read review

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Advantages: Unmissable read for McNab fans
Disadvantages: Can't put down so I read it too quickly

...Another great fictional book from the author of Bravo Two Zero. From start to finish its action packed and keeps you on the edge of your seat because you never know whats going to happen next. I could not put this book down until i finished it and i'm sure I wasn't the only one. Its well written, the characters are so realistic they make you feel like you're part of the team and you can't help but admire Nick Stone (the main character) for his sheer stubborness and refusual to leave a man (or woman i should add) behind, the story is believable and very credible..in fact so much that you can't help but think that the author has been in similar situations. James Bond seems like a wimp who leads a quiet life compared to Nick Stone. The character makes McNabs SAS experiences and writing skills come to life. When all looks lost... Read review

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