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Vision (2011), Edition: Reissue, 656 pages
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Fiction. Mystery. Thriller. HTML:Before he can lead a covert mission on the orders of the President, a former CIA assassin must track down the source of a terrorist attack and navigate a shadowy world of betrayal and political secrets in this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller.John Carr, aka Oliver Stone-once the most skilled assassin his country ever had-stands in Lafayette Park in front of the White House. Inside, the British prime minister is being honored at a state dinner. Then, just as the prime minister's motorcade leaves, a bomb explodes in the park, and in the chaotic aftermath Stone is given an urgent assignment: find those responsible. British MI-6 agent Mary Chapman becomes his partner in the search for the unknown attackers. But their opponents are elusive, skilled, and increasingly lethal. Worst of all, the park bombing may have been only the opening salvo in their plan. With nowhere else to turn, Stone enlists the help of the only people he knows he can trust: the Camel Club.… (more)
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LibraryThing member cmwoods_71
Great thriller, more twists than a bag of twizzlers . . .
LibraryThing member SuzReads
Excellent book - fast paced and so full of action and suprises I didn't want to put it down! I liked the well developed characters and the suspense of never knowing who was good or bad - and discovering that some of the characters were both. This book kept me guessing until the end! I would
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LibraryThing member iubookgirl
Hell's Corner is the fifth and most recent installment in David Baldacci's Camel Club series. This is one of my favorite series, and Baldacci does not disappoint. Hell's Corner finds Oliver Stone being recruited by the President to help defeat the Russian drug cartel. Before he has the opportunity
The only disappointing aspect of this book is how small the role of the actual Camel Club is. Though all players make an appearance, their scenes are mostly short. Oliver Stone and Mary Chapman play the leading roles here. Chapman is a good character though and should be considered a new honorary member of the Club.
Talk about a thriller. I did not want to put this book down. If I had been sitting in a chair with arms, I would have been gripping them. There are the typical twists and turns, but I never saw the next step coming. I love a book where I don't have it all figured out before the characters do. Everything about the plot made sense. Baldacci has succeeded in weaving another wonderful story that will have you wanting more.
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to start this mission, he is witness to an explosion at Lafayette Park, which is right across from the White House. Stone quickly becomes involved in the investigation and is partnered with Mary Chapman, an agent from MI6.The only disappointing aspect of this book is how small the role of the actual Camel Club is. Though all players make an appearance, their scenes are mostly short. Oliver Stone and Mary Chapman play the leading roles here. Chapman is a good character though and should be considered a new honorary member of the Club.
Talk about a thriller. I did not want to put this book down. If I had been sitting in a chair with arms, I would have been gripping them. There are the typical twists and turns, but I never saw the next step coming. I love a book where I don't have it all figured out before the characters do. Everything about the plot made sense. Baldacci has succeeded in weaving another wonderful story that will have you wanting more.
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LibraryThing member DBower
This is book is part of the Camel Club series and if you enjoy the series you will not be disappointed. If you have not read other books in the series I encourage you to read the earlier books first.
LibraryThing member BarbsReviews
Hell's corner is the park that is across from the White House and guarded by the DC police, Park police and the Secret Service. This is where a lot of protesters like to hang out and terrorist as well. Stone was going to meet his band when an explosion occurs. When he wakes up he wants to find out
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who caused this mess. He gets help from several sources, but the government keeps trying to stop him at every turn. This is part of a series, but you can read this stand a lone book with out reading them. This is the first in the series I have read and enjoyed it. So many twists and turns it will keep you on your toes. Show Less
LibraryThing member repb
I've read all Baldacci's novels in this series. This is the most tedious and convoluted of them all. Impossibly over-intricate - and needlessly so. I hope this is the end of it. (Surprisingly I also found several typos and punctuation errors.) That said, Baldacci is a marvelous writer.
LibraryThing member readafew
Hell’s Corner is David Baldacci’s 5th book in the Camel Club series. I think he has done an excellent job with this continuation. The premise for all the books are a little hard to swallow, but if you accept them, the rest of the book is a fun ride. Oliver is an ex-US assassin who has been
Oliver has just come back from Divine, Virginia, alone. On his first night home at his cottage near the cemetery, he’s visited by some men in black. Oliver assumes they’ve come to clean up some loose ends and is rather surprised when he’s brought to see the president in person. If Oliver accepts one last mission the president will wipe his slate clean, referring to specific actions taken in the last 2 books. Before Oliver is able to undertake his mission, a new problem arises. Somehow, someone was able to get a bomb into the park across the street from the White House. It looks like it could be related to Oliver’s other mission, so a change of plans, but it isn’t any less dangerous.
I’ve read 3 of the 4 previous books in this series and I have to say this one is my favorite of the bunch. I do have to say the ending was a little pat and blah but not so much that it ruined the rest of the book, and if I hadn’t read the previous books it might have been a cool ending. This is a good thriller, with a lot of twists and turns to keep you guessing what’s going to happen next and who is in charge of all the mischief.
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screwed over by his government more times than should be possible, has avoided assassination several times himself and has recently saved the life of the President.Oliver has just come back from Divine, Virginia, alone. On his first night home at his cottage near the cemetery, he’s visited by some men in black. Oliver assumes they’ve come to clean up some loose ends and is rather surprised when he’s brought to see the president in person. If Oliver accepts one last mission the president will wipe his slate clean, referring to specific actions taken in the last 2 books. Before Oliver is able to undertake his mission, a new problem arises. Somehow, someone was able to get a bomb into the park across the street from the White House. It looks like it could be related to Oliver’s other mission, so a change of plans, but it isn’t any less dangerous.
I’ve read 3 of the 4 previous books in this series and I have to say this one is my favorite of the bunch. I do have to say the ending was a little pat and blah but not so much that it ruined the rest of the book, and if I hadn’t read the previous books it might have been a cool ending. This is a good thriller, with a lot of twists and turns to keep you guessing what’s going to happen next and who is in charge of all the mischief.
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LibraryThing member libri_amor
Classic Baldacci! David Baldacci is the master of this adventure genre and Hell's Corner doesn't disappoint. I am fortunate to have started with the first Camel Club book so I have followed Oliver Stone's exploits with each new release. Hell's Corner keeps up Baldacci's fast paced format with
In my other postings for Baldacci's books I make the point that his books are not fine literature but if you're interested in an adventure shoot'em up requiring some suspension of conspiracy theory reality, then Hell's Corner is for you.
The Camel Club books are best appreciated when read in their chronological sequence because of references to previous events. Though, Baldacci does provide a couple of sentence summaries with the references if you haven't read the previous books.
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plenty of plot twists.In my other postings for Baldacci's books I make the point that his books are not fine literature but if you're interested in an adventure shoot'em up requiring some suspension of conspiracy theory reality, then Hell's Corner is for you.
The Camel Club books are best appreciated when read in their chronological sequence because of references to previous events. Though, Baldacci does provide a couple of sentence summaries with the references if you haven't read the previous books.
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LibraryThing member normnunnally
Very good, a tenacious read, you can't put it down.
LibraryThing member WeeziesBooks
Hell’s Corner by Baldacci
I have really enjoyed reading most of Baldacci’s Camel Club series, including The Collectors, Stone Cold, Divine Justice and The Whole Truth. The eclectic cast of characters with Oliver Stone at the center keeps the reader captivated by their research, planning the next
Stone is recruited back into governmental service by the President of the United States, though at this time he is not entirely welcomed back by all the players. There is a tie in with a Chapman, a British agent and her boss, an old acquaintance of Oliver's which adds an English flavor to the interactions. A bit of gentle love interest in the mix, and an amazing and suspenseful adventure through a “maze” of terror keep you reading the next pages with anticipation. As often happens with Stone during his adventures, he is injured, as are others in his following and there is the possibility of a mole or traitor in their midst and the question of whether the injured will they survive and recover to work together again as friends.
The adventure is continuous and the reflections of national security and information about Lafayette Park was interesting. I recommend this book to any readers of mystery or adventure and encourage you to read other Camel Club books by Baldacci.
I have really enjoyed reading most of Baldacci’s Camel Club series, including The Collectors, Stone Cold, Divine Justice and The Whole Truth. The eclectic cast of characters with Oliver Stone at the center keeps the reader captivated by their research, planning the next
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dangerous move and their relationship twists and turns. In this book, there is a disaster and huge security threat when a bomb goes off in the root of a tree in Lafayette Park across from he White House. There is speculation about involvement by a Russian mob, traitors in the White house and possible international intrigueStone is recruited back into governmental service by the President of the United States, though at this time he is not entirely welcomed back by all the players. There is a tie in with a Chapman, a British agent and her boss, an old acquaintance of Oliver's which adds an English flavor to the interactions. A bit of gentle love interest in the mix, and an amazing and suspenseful adventure through a “maze” of terror keep you reading the next pages with anticipation. As often happens with Stone during his adventures, he is injured, as are others in his following and there is the possibility of a mole or traitor in their midst and the question of whether the injured will they survive and recover to work together again as friends.
The adventure is continuous and the reflections of national security and information about Lafayette Park was interesting. I recommend this book to any readers of mystery or adventure and encourage you to read other Camel Club books by Baldacci.
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LibraryThing member taylorsteve
The premier read by Baldacci. I've read many of his other books but none compare to this. I couldn't keep up with the surprises - even to the last page. Worth every bit of the time!
LibraryThing member she_climber
The lastest from the Camel Club for which I was very excited. It started a little slow for me. I don't like Oliver being an official federal agent -it's just wrong. There also wasn't enough of the rest of the club. So it was a bit like finally getting to see an old friend but only having a few
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minutes together. The story was interesting and I need to learn more about nanobots but all and all not my favorite from the series. Hopefully things get turned around for the next one. Show Less
LibraryThing member TomWheaton
Another good page-turner from this author. I really enjoy the Camel Club series. Even though this book developes the relationship between Oliver Stone & Mary Chapman, the other members of the club appear and are major players in the story line.
LibraryThing member delphimo
As usual, David Baldacci weaves an intriguing story about the activities of the agencies that guard the President and the American people. His stories penetrate a person's blasé attitude and challenge one to action. Baldacci uncovers the free rein of these watchdog agencies. In this story, the
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President enlists Oliver Stone to travel to Russia and investigate what the Russians are planning, but before Stone can leave for Russia, a bomb explodes in a park across the street from the White House. Stone and a British agent race to discover the people behind the bombing. Stone and Chapman are always a step behind the bombers, which indicates a mole. The tale is riveting and compels the reader to continue reading. A great, but disturbing novel. Show Less
LibraryThing member delphimo
As usual, David Baldacci weaves an intriguing story about the activities of the agencies that guard the President and the American people. His stories penetrate a person's blasé attitude and challenge one to action. Baldacci uncovers the free rein of these watchdog agencies. In this story, the
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President enlists Oliver Stone to travel to Russia and investigate what the Russians are planning, but before Stone can leave for Russia, a bomb explodes in a park across the street from the White House. Stone and a British agent race to discover the people behind the bombing. Stone and Chapman are always a step behind the bombers, which indicates a mole. The tale is riveting and compels the reader to continue reading. A great, but disturbing novel. Show Less
LibraryThing member RDeck
I listened to the audio book, and was temped to give it one star. The creators of the audio book apparently think that words aren't good enough. They had two voices, a male voice for a man, a female voice for a woman. If there was gunfire, machine guns chattered in your ear; there were the sounds
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of explosions, sirens in the distance, etc.. God save us from creative directors. When I listen to a book, all I want is the words. My imagination will take care of the rest. Show Less
LibraryThing member dekan
ok this was the book with all the twists and turns. it was fantastic i loved it and is probably baldaccis jewel, meaning his prize best book written. the one that they say some have only one good book in them. he has many but this would be the one. it twists and turns constantly. not only that but
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i thoroughly enjoyed the ride. i couldn't stop reading and i have to admit one thing i thought was partially true but was wrong on a few counts and that hasn't happened in a while either. i would recomend it and if you only read one Baldacci book, this should be the one. Show Less
LibraryThing member bacreads
I think Baldacci is a great story teller. I love the Camel Club. Just a fun read.
LibraryThing member BookWallah
Nicely paced page-turner. Older Oliver holds his own against bad guys from near and far. Baldacci fans will not be disappointed.
LibraryThing member hemlokgang
Pretty good Camel Club installment......nanobots are scary......would like to have seen more of the original Camel Club members!
LibraryThing member devilish2
This is not literature, this is pure escapism. There are a couple of English spies thrown into the mix this time. Baldacci has trouble maintaining a balanced voice for them - notable for me was when one of them said "Well, we seem to be in an appalling sticky wicket". Surely you can only be ON a
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wicket... Maybe Baldacci should stick to baseball or gridiron phraseology... Show Less
LibraryThing member rogueheels
I enjoyed this one as much as the first Camel Club. Baldacci is not predictable - one of my favorites!
LibraryThing member dekan
John Carr, aka Oliver Stone-once the most skilled assassin his country ever had-stands in Lafayette Park in front of the White House, perhaps for the last time. The president has personally requested that Stone serve his country again on a high-risk, covert mission. Though he's fought for decades
Then Stone's mission changes drastically before it even begins. It's the night of a state dinner honoring the British prime minister. As he watches the prime minister's motorcade leave the White House that evening, a bomb is detonated in Lafayette Park, an apparent terrorist attack against both leaders. It's in the chaotic aftermath that Stone takes on a new, more urgent assignment: find those responsible for the bombing.
British MI-6 agent Mary Chapman becomes Stone's partner in the search for the unknown attackers. But their opponents are elusive, capable, and increasingly lethal; worst of all, it seems that the park bombing may just have been the opening salvo in their plan. With nowhere else to turn, Stone enlists the help of the only people he knows he can trust: the Camel Club. Yet that may be a big mistake.
In the shadowy worlds of politics and intelligence, there is no one you can really trust. Nothing is really what it seems to be. And Hell's Corner truly lives up to its name. This may be Oliver Stone's and the Camel Club's last stand.
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to leave his past career behind, Stone has no choice but to say yes.Then Stone's mission changes drastically before it even begins. It's the night of a state dinner honoring the British prime minister. As he watches the prime minister's motorcade leave the White House that evening, a bomb is detonated in Lafayette Park, an apparent terrorist attack against both leaders. It's in the chaotic aftermath that Stone takes on a new, more urgent assignment: find those responsible for the bombing.
British MI-6 agent Mary Chapman becomes Stone's partner in the search for the unknown attackers. But their opponents are elusive, capable, and increasingly lethal; worst of all, it seems that the park bombing may just have been the opening salvo in their plan. With nowhere else to turn, Stone enlists the help of the only people he knows he can trust: the Camel Club. Yet that may be a big mistake.
In the shadowy worlds of politics and intelligence, there is no one you can really trust. Nothing is really what it seems to be. And Hell's Corner truly lives up to its name. This may be Oliver Stone's and the Camel Club's last stand.
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LibraryThing member ChristineEllei
This latest installment in the Camel club series reunites Oliver (aka John Carr) and his Camel Club cronies in a new adventure that begins with a bomb set off during a tree planting in front of the White House. Partnering with Oliver in this adventure is Mary Chapman from British Intelligence. The
I did enjoy this book, but personally, with Oliver out of the closet so to speak, I feel the Camel Club has lost a little of what made it charming in the earlier books.
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usual twists, turns and interesting characters keep the story moving along at a nice brisk pace and, without spoiling anything, the end is quite a shocker.I did enjoy this book, but personally, with Oliver out of the closet so to speak, I feel the Camel Club has lost a little of what made it charming in the earlier books.
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LibraryThing member bicyclewriter
Well, a big disappointment. I loved the first 3 in the Camel Club series, and I love the Oliver Stone / John Carr character, but this one was a big letdown. It just didn't feel like the author's heart was in it. Loose ends coming together in ways so implausible it made me want to stop several
Again, I'm a big fan of the Camel Club series, and if I had it to do over, I'd skip this one completely, and hope for a better one next time.
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times. The "cliche" factor was incredibly high in this one, to the point where it was impossible to really identify with any of the characters. I need characters that are plausible and believable enough to identify with, and when they start straying too far from the nature of folks in our culture, I can no longer identify with them.Again, I'm a big fan of the Camel Club series, and if I had it to do over, I'd skip this one completely, and hope for a better one next time.
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2010-11-09
Physical description
656 p.; 4.25 inches
ISBN
0446571415 / 9780446571418