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I was lucky enough to have received a free advanced-copy of this novel through Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ: Firse Reads, and did not pay for this book.
First off, I would like to say that Ted Bell has mastered the art of literary imagery. Every single scene within Warriors is crisp and full of detail, making it an easy read that any action fan will love until the very end. I was hooked form the very first page, and after finishing the book, I can’t wait to get my hands on the other novels within the series.
Fast-paced and action-filled, Warriors turned out to be a lovely novel that I simply couldn’t put down. With every turning of a page, new information and predicaments surfaced, leaving the main character, Alex Hawke, in many unfortunate situations to dig himself out of. Somehow, Bell managed to keep everything interesting and unpredictable. Plot twists were laid out behind every corner, taking readers for a ride.
And, buried within the action, there is a deliberate balance that Ted Bell does a perfect job of maintaining. In the novel, family-members (both extended and immediate) matter, and Bell makes sure of that. In example, the book starts right off with family matters, with a birthday and the roadside abduction of Bill Chase, along with his two children and beloved wife. There is a certain rawness to some of these scenes that will probably make your heart pang a little. I didn’t find myself skipping to find the next action scene, instead I was indulging myself in all of the other grew things in this book. It was easy to enjoy this novel in its entirety, as all of its aspects were truly great.
All of the separate plot threads within Warriors were special and mixed together wonderfully, and the storyline wasn’t just centered around Alex Hawke. Warriors orchestrated something much larger than a story about a kick-ass action character. He managed to show all of the different sides of each event, which let me feel more while reading. This book was built up in a way that you are exposed to many smaller plots that eventually blend into this one large, action-packed adventure.
I was amazed by the complexity of some of the technology used throughout this book, as it was very fresh, yet, at the same time, it was realistic. There weren’t things that couldn’t possibly have happened, and I think everyone appreciates a novel where things are real and you can relate to some of the things that are going on. It isn't constant action, which, in my opinion, made this book all-the-better. There truly was a theme and a plot to the novel, and that just makes it stand out from others in its genre.
Torture scenes weren’t terribly graphic, however they did get under your skin effectively. The author makes you feel badly for the characters as they’re suffering from these often old-fashioned torture techniques, which adds to the incredible balance of the story as a whole. Bell takes all of these individual components and finds a way to blend them together at a comfortable pace.
Overall, Warriors was truly special, and I will certainly be remembering its characters and storyline for a long while. I would recommend this to any fan of the genre, or anyone who really likes crime-dramas or action-packed books and films. I will be recommending this title to many fiends of mine, and I recommend it to you as well. It really is worth your time, and I know that I will be reading more of Ted Bell's work in the future.