The skorpion directive

A good story with a perhaps too-convoluted plot. Stone's creation, Micah Dalton, is one of my favorite current thriller characters (and supporting character Mandy Pownall is a real treat). The first part of the novel was particularly good, in particular Dalton's efforts to determine who was following him in Vienna. The explanations of how a proper tail is executed and Dalton's efforts to spot the tail were terrific. As the story moved out of Central Europe it became a bit less engaging. Toward the end, I felt as if Stone had gotten a bit bored and relied upon a few coincidences to move the plot along. Nevertheless, the villains' plan was, although overly complex, still somewhat interesting and the ultimate target was not easily show more foreseeable.

As always, the best thing about a Micah Dalton novel is the characters. Stone writes very interesting, very unique, very engaging, quirky characters that make the books well worth the time. show less

I admit I'm partial to David Stone's stories in spite of invincible heroes, beautiful women giving their all for MIcah Dalton, evil opponents and improbable scenarios. The Skorpion Directive moves right along through it all and still manages to be an intertaining hard to put down book. Oh, and did the villain really, really die in the end, or is it a cliff hanger?

David Stone always delivers and #4 in the Micah Dalton series is very enjoyable. This is a continuation of events in the previous book, but it is fine as a stand-alone novel also. Once again, Dalton and trots all over the globe and has the usual supporting cast as well as a few new-comers, including more than any person's share of stunningly gorgeous, sexual spyettes who do their best to bed (and save) our hero. Looking forward to #5.