Official Review: Death Ray by Tom King

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Re: Official Review: Death Ray by Tom King

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The review was great , as it was very detailed . I love to read crime and mystery/ thriller kind of books. Not quite sure how I feel about the war and military parts to this read. Thanks for a well put together review - I think I may pass on this one. Congrats on the BOTD
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This story is about a man named Mark Bronson, who is an engineer that discovers a Death Ray while working in a lab. This discovery can be used for military purposes. The story includes espionage, the break-up with his girlfriend, a new love interest and the controversial Death Ray. This is a sci-fi military thriller that the official reviewer had trouble putting down. Based on the sample and official review this is an excellent book. Very good review.
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Stories with military and war themes intrigue me. Thanks for the review.
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This novel deals with the military, warfare, and the development of a death ray. An audio recording of this exciting story is also available. Congratulations to the author for being chosen as BOTD. Thanks to the reviewer for your interesting review.
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According to the review I might really love the story as I am fond of books based on crime, military, and war. Thanks for such a meaningful review.
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The review was interesting. The book seems to have a good plot to it. I don't especially read books on war & military, but I don't dislike them either.
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The storyline brings together a lot of suspense and intense action. A fast-paced read with themes of power and politics would likely be very engaging. I look forward to how Mark Bronson's character develops throughout the story. Thank you for the review.
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I am excited to read about this military-themed book. While I am not a fan of the military, it is largely books like these that give me more insight into it. congratulations on book of the day!
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The book description on Amazon is quite short, but it is intriguing. I am most intrigued by how and why Mark, the protagonist, was blacklisted by Silicon Valley venture capitalists. Congratulations to the author for BOTD!
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This book is not my cup of tea, but for lovers of this genre, it sounds like a great one to enjoy via audiobook. Thank you for your review.
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While the book has an interesting storyline and has been well-written, war stories are not for me. So I'll be skipping today's book.
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I like how King effectively made Mark's voice or language distinct from other characters in the story. The use of sarcasm in the character's language is a rational choice.
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I wasn't sure I'd enjoy this since I don't usually read a lot of novels themed around war and military themes but I found the first few pages really engaging and now I'm intrigued to read the rest. Well done for pulling me in right from the start. That's always my initial measure of whether I think I'll read further. And now I will.
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While working in a lab, Mark discovers the death ray. This event leads to a story of espionage, filled with action, government contracts, a new love interest, etcetera. Thanks for the great review.
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The book sounds like a fast-paced novel. I like that the book is enjoyable and suitable for all age groups. However, I'm not a fan of this genre. Otherwise, congrats on the BOTD!
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