The Succession

By Jean-Jacques de Mesterton and Mesterton Jean-Jacques De

Book Overview

In this action-packed international thriller, a series of assassinations across America threatens global stability -- unless a tormented ex-soldier named Jack MacMaster can unravel a shadowy... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0942540182
• ISBN13: 9780942540185
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Breakthru Pub
• Length: 231 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.0" x 6.5"

Customer Reviews

A Romp of a Good Time

I have just finished de Mesterton's The Succession, and I must say that I enjoyed every second of it. I was never a reader of action/suspense tales, until now. This book would encourage even one who detests this genre to give it another chance. The novel is stylistically brilliant. The magnificent irony of killings for the sake of moral decency was my favorite stylistic element, though de Mesterton's diction alone is enough to stimulate the reader. The plot is both complex and comprehensible. Political conspiracy, assassinations, love, and friendship gone amok make this book appealing to all readers. Read it, especially if a romp of a good time interests you.

Absolutely Phenomenal!

The Succession is an extremely high paced and action packed novel that I found to be absolutely enjoyable in every way. Even though I am not an avid fan of the thriller/suspense genre, I found The Succession to be gripping from start to finish. de Mesterton's brilliant use of language and intense plot development make The Succession a truly phenomenal piece of work.

a must read!

Action, intrigue, romance. This book reads like a fast-paced film script. Infinitely entertaining! I loved it! Jean-Jaques has quite the imagination and an extensive knowledge of intelligence operations--beyond that, he is a superb storyteller! In this book, Jean-Jaques captures your attention and takes no prisoners. You won't be able to put it down till you've finished every delicious page! I can't wait till the sequel!

Thrilling!

The Succession took me completely by surprise. I've never reviewed anything before, but I just had to say something about this book. It is simply the most exciting story I've read in years. I loved it! Plus it's very well motivated. Jean-Jacques de Mesterton must be a good person. I confess that I bought the book because of the author's photograph inside the cover. He's unbelievably handsome, like a classic movie star. It's shallow, but a girl has a right to dream.... Read this book. It has everything: action, romance, adventure and intrigue. And it all wraps up beautifully in the end, it's very satisfying. I can't wait for Jack MacMaster's next adventures. It's time for a new James Bond and he's the one. You won't regret reading The Succession. It's wonderful!

A deeply satisfying story that never disappoints

This is the fastest-paced, most exciting book I've ever read! This guy De Mesterton has invented a new writing style. "The Succession" is like a blend of a novel and a film. It's unbelievably visual. Each new chapter marks a new setting, like scenes in a movie. There are no annoying, lame, unanswered questions; it all makes complete sense; the structure is brilliant--it's crafted like a Swiss watch. And it ends in a satisfying manner. (This is my pet peeve: most stories just run out of gas at the end, but not this one, it actually gets better as it unfolds.) I read it twice. It has everything except moronic, gratuitous explosions. There's action, intrigue, romance, redemption, fascinating characters, and cool locations. This is truly a great book!