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"An adrenaline-fueled thriller debut in the tradition of Three Days of the Condor from the famed creator of TV's Law & Order, featuring NYPD Special Agent Jeremy Fisk, who is New York City's last hope against an ingenious, multi-pronged terrorist attack"--
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LibraryThing member jeff1124
The Intercept is the story of a potential terrorist attack on New York City.
The main character is Jeremy Fisk, a member of the intelligence division of the NYPD. He gets the assignment of going through all of the detritus from the home of Osama Bin Laden after he is killed. While he is doing this
The main character is Jeremy Fisk, a member of the intelligence division of the NYPD. He gets the assignment of going through all of the detritus from the home of Osama Bin Laden after he is killed. While he is doing this
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a group of terrorists attempt to hijack a plane bound for New York. The attempt is thwarted by a group of 6 individuals, aircraft crew and tourists. They will go on to be called "The Six" by the media and are celebrated as heroes. The hijacking is just a part of a much more elaborate plot. Jeremy Fisk is in the thick of figuring out the details of the plot and tracks down many of the leads. Mr. Fisk's secret girlfriend, also a member of the NYPD, is assigned the duty of watching over "The Six" as they are staying at a hotel and being celebrated on talk shows and interviewed by reporters. She wants to be a more integral part of the investigation, but knows she must be content and do a good job with her assignment. The action moves at a very brisk pace in this excellent first novel by Mr. Wolf. The main character is likeable and interesting and this book gives me great hope for a fascinating, if not terrifying, series. I find everything to do with fanatics like the ones described in this book disturbing, and knowing that they are really out there makes this book truly scary. Show Less
LibraryThing member Judiex
Often, when taking a trip, you know where your journey begins and where it ends. The important part is what happens along the way. Before you even begin reading THE INTERCEPT by Law & Order creator Dick Wolf, you know there will be a detours, dead ends, and emergencies that call for fast action.
Life in the United States changed drastically after 9/11, particularly in New York City. The fear of terrorists caused increased scrutiny in many facets of life especially in airline security and through the use of street cameras. THE INTERCEPT begins with an attempted airplane hijacking. This one is curtailed by airline personnel and some passengers. What happens afterwards not only tells the story of law enforcement to figure out the entire picture– who was involved, what was the target–but presents a picture of celebrity status. It isn’t pretty,
One would expect that the airline passengers would be anxious to get to their destinations or back home, but the people directly involved in stopping the hijacker are placed into what some consider house arrest while the government gets more information from them and outside sources. Allegedly, government wants to keep them available to testify. Meanwhile, the media and the country are anxious to hear their story. They are treated like royalty and have security 24/7. They are taken enmasse to television stations to be interviewed on top shows. They develop relationships with each other try to decide what will happen next.
Since the hijacking failed, the various law agencies search for accomplices and other possible targets.
I wish the book gave more insight into why someone decides to become a terrorist. The reasons given are superficial.
It was difficult to put the book down the day I began reading it. I got halfway through before I had to go to sleep. I was up until 1 AM the next day finishing it. I’m looking forward to seeing the movie.
My journey was a worthwhile, interesting trip.
I read an advance copy of the book.
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Some people will die, and, at the end, the good guys will win. Life in the United States changed drastically after 9/11, particularly in New York City. The fear of terrorists caused increased scrutiny in many facets of life especially in airline security and through the use of street cameras. THE INTERCEPT begins with an attempted airplane hijacking. This one is curtailed by airline personnel and some passengers. What happens afterwards not only tells the story of law enforcement to figure out the entire picture– who was involved, what was the target–but presents a picture of celebrity status. It isn’t pretty,
One would expect that the airline passengers would be anxious to get to their destinations or back home, but the people directly involved in stopping the hijacker are placed into what some consider house arrest while the government gets more information from them and outside sources. Allegedly, government wants to keep them available to testify. Meanwhile, the media and the country are anxious to hear their story. They are treated like royalty and have security 24/7. They are taken enmasse to television stations to be interviewed on top shows. They develop relationships with each other try to decide what will happen next.
Since the hijacking failed, the various law agencies search for accomplices and other possible targets.
I wish the book gave more insight into why someone decides to become a terrorist. The reasons given are superficial.
It was difficult to put the book down the day I began reading it. I got halfway through before I had to go to sleep. I was up until 1 AM the next day finishing it. I’m looking forward to seeing the movie.
My journey was a worthwhile, interesting trip.
I read an advance copy of the book.
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LibraryThing member Carol420
[The Intercept] by Dick Wolf
Jeremy Fisk series Book #1
5★’s
From The Book:
Days before the July Fourth holiday and the dedication of One World Trade Center at Ground Zero, an incident aboard a commercial jet reminds everyone involved that vigilance saves lives. But New York Police Detective Jeremy
My Thoughts:
Over all I found this to be an exciting thriller, filled with suspense from the creator of the Television show “Law and Order”…. and it reads a lot like a screenplay. The plot it’s self was a bit more complex than it needed to be, but it was in keeping with just how devious the planned attack was. He characters were all very real and Jeremy is going to be one of my new favorite heroes.
Jeremy Fisk series Book #1
5★’s
From The Book:
Days before the July Fourth holiday and the dedication of One World Trade Center at Ground Zero, an incident aboard a commercial jet reminds everyone involved that vigilance saves lives. But New York Police Detective Jeremy
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Fisk—from the department's Intelligence Division, a well-funded anti-terror unit modeled upon the CIA—suspects that the event is a warning sign that another, potentially more extraordinary scheme has been set in motion. So when a passenger from the same plane disappears into the crowds of Manhattan, it's up to Fisk and his partner, Krina Gersten, to find him before the celebrations begin . . . and time is running out.My Thoughts:
Over all I found this to be an exciting thriller, filled with suspense from the creator of the Television show “Law and Order”…. and it reads a lot like a screenplay. The plot it’s self was a bit more complex than it needed to be, but it was in keeping with just how devious the planned attack was. He characters were all very real and Jeremy is going to be one of my new favorite heroes.
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LibraryThing member Barb_H
I won a copy from Goodreads First Reads giveaway.
Excellent 1st book by this talented man. It was an exciting page turner. Somewhat predictable at times, but had enough twists to keep you gripped until the end. I look forward to future installments of this Jeremy Fisk series.
Excellent 1st book by this talented man. It was an exciting page turner. Somewhat predictable at times, but had enough twists to keep you gripped until the end. I look forward to future installments of this Jeremy Fisk series.
LibraryThing member NancyNo5
Dick Wolf's first attempt at writing his first novel was full of suspense, action and twist and turns.
The novel is helped along by a believable plot and characters who contributed to the drama building up. I would've like to see a deeper development of the characters and their role in the story.
Overall it was a good thriller which kept you guessing and with it's share of 'oh I didn't see that coming' comments.
The novel is helped along by a believable plot and characters who contributed to the drama building up. I would've like to see a deeper development of the characters and their role in the story.
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The protagonist was able to make deductions from the merest of clues which I found frustrating. I found myself asking how did he become who he is?Overall it was a good thriller which kept you guessing and with it's share of 'oh I didn't see that coming' comments.
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LibraryThing member dpappas
I tried to start reading this book with no expectations whatsoever but come on this is Dick Wolf so of course I ended up having high expectations. I am a huge fan of Law & Order so I knew that I had to read this book. I am glad to say that I was not disappointed in this book.
This book is the first
This book had me hooked from start to finish. The action was intense and the characters were well fleshed-out. A main reason why I am giving this book 4 stars instead of 5 is because there is a major part of the mystery in which I feel was pretty easy to figure out early in the story. That didn't make my interest in the book decrease at all, but I would have liked it to have been less obvious.
This is definitely a good debut for Dick Wolf and I look forward to reading more of this series.
[I received this book from a Goodreads First Reads giveaway. The content of my review in no way is affected by that.]
This book is the first
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in a series following Jeremy Fisk a detective in the NYPD's Intelligence Division. When a hijacking attempt is foiled on a plane that is supposed to be landing at Newark Fisk and his partner Krina Gersten find themselves investigating a bigger terrorist plot.This book had me hooked from start to finish. The action was intense and the characters were well fleshed-out. A main reason why I am giving this book 4 stars instead of 5 is because there is a major part of the mystery in which I feel was pretty easy to figure out early in the story. That didn't make my interest in the book decrease at all, but I would have liked it to have been less obvious.
This is definitely a good debut for Dick Wolf and I look forward to reading more of this series.
[I received this book from a Goodreads First Reads giveaway. The content of my review in no way is affected by that.]
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LibraryThing member thehistorychic
Read for Review (Edelweiss)
Overall Rating: 4.75
Story Rating: 5.00
Character Rating: 4.50
First Thought When Finished: This was exactly the high-caliber storytelling that I was expecting from Dick Wolf. I can't wait for another one!
Story Talk:
He was, for all intents and purposes, an intelligence
This quote really speaks to the cornerstone of this story! The fact that a NYPD police officer is tracking threats to NY every single day. This department is coordinating and working with other agencies to track real threats and stop them from happening. The Intercept was a high paced thrill ride that had a LOT of good old-fashioned police work involved. It was never to showy or glitzy. It was the bare to bones work that tons of police officers and intelligence departments do each day. At times it was hard to read because of how coordinated the terror plot was but it rang true!
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Covert intervention was equal parts art and science. -The Intercept by Dick Wolf
Jeremy Fisk is a very intelligent, puzzle-solving, detective working in the counter-terrorism unit of the NYPD. He is good at figuring things out and following his gut. He is a great central character and is very solid when on the page. The other detectives in the story are very well written and there are some storylines that will make you go "woah"! I thought the way that Dick Wolf wrote the terrorist was equally as strong except for a few minor things. None of them distracted from the story but was the reason my character rating was a little lower.
Final Thought: If you are a fan of Dick Wolf's writing for TV then you will love this book. Even if you are not, I highly recommend giving this thriller a try. I don't think you will be disappointed.
Overall Rating: 4.75
Story Rating: 5.00
Character Rating: 4.50
First Thought When Finished: This was exactly the high-caliber storytelling that I was expecting from Dick Wolf. I can't wait for another one!
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He was, for all intents and purposes, an intelligence
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officer inside the NYPD. -The Intercept by Dick WolfThis quote really speaks to the cornerstone of this story! The fact that a NYPD police officer is tracking threats to NY every single day. This department is coordinating and working with other agencies to track real threats and stop them from happening. The Intercept was a high paced thrill ride that had a LOT of good old-fashioned police work involved. It was never to showy or glitzy. It was the bare to bones work that tons of police officers and intelligence departments do each day. At times it was hard to read because of how coordinated the terror plot was but it rang true!
Character Talk:
Covert intervention was equal parts art and science. -The Intercept by Dick Wolf
Jeremy Fisk is a very intelligent, puzzle-solving, detective working in the counter-terrorism unit of the NYPD. He is good at figuring things out and following his gut. He is a great central character and is very solid when on the page. The other detectives in the story are very well written and there are some storylines that will make you go "woah"! I thought the way that Dick Wolf wrote the terrorist was equally as strong except for a few minor things. None of them distracted from the story but was the reason my character rating was a little lower.
Final Thought: If you are a fan of Dick Wolf's writing for TV then you will love this book. Even if you are not, I highly recommend giving this thriller a try. I don't think you will be disappointed.
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LibraryThing member Twink
You may not immediately recognize Dick Wolf's name, but I'm sure you know the name of the hit television show he created - Law and Order. Wolf has now turned his talents to fiction and his first book The Intercept is newly released. It's the first in a series featuring NYPD Detective Jeremy
It's happened before - a terrorist on a plane, bent on blowing it and everyone aboard to kingdom come....but this time six passengers aboard the plane manage to thwart his plans. They take him down with no casualties. Jeremy Fisk works for the Intelligence Division of the NYPD and is called in as the plane lands. Although the outcome was favourable, Fisk still has a bad feeling. There was no bomb, just a detonator....and there's one passenger on the plane who disappears before he can be questioned.
The six passengers? Instant heroes and celebrities. Fisk's partner Krina is tasked with shepherding The Six as they've come to be known. Fisk? He's chasing down leads that disappear and change two steps ahead of every move he makes.
Wolf has made great use of his TV talents. The Intercept has the feel of a television series written to hook you and keep you watching - or reading as the case may be. The plotting is excellent- believable and frightening. Although the terrorism angle is nothing new, I didn't see Wolf's twist coming. I found the 'marketing' of the heroes fascinating (and an interesting social commentary). The lead characters are well written and likable. The pacing of the book keeps you hanging on for just another chapter...and another. Or, in my case another disc. I chose to listen to this book. Peter Ganim was the narrator. He was a great choice - he's got a strong, tough, gritty voice that just says 'cop'. He easily conveys the tension and drama with his deep voice.
Fans of 24, Vince Flynn and Nelson DeMille will love Jeremy Fisk. And this reader would definitely read/listen to the next in the series.
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Fisk.It's happened before - a terrorist on a plane, bent on blowing it and everyone aboard to kingdom come....but this time six passengers aboard the plane manage to thwart his plans. They take him down with no casualties. Jeremy Fisk works for the Intelligence Division of the NYPD and is called in as the plane lands. Although the outcome was favourable, Fisk still has a bad feeling. There was no bomb, just a detonator....and there's one passenger on the plane who disappears before he can be questioned.
The six passengers? Instant heroes and celebrities. Fisk's partner Krina is tasked with shepherding The Six as they've come to be known. Fisk? He's chasing down leads that disappear and change two steps ahead of every move he makes.
Wolf has made great use of his TV talents. The Intercept has the feel of a television series written to hook you and keep you watching - or reading as the case may be. The plotting is excellent- believable and frightening. Although the terrorism angle is nothing new, I didn't see Wolf's twist coming. I found the 'marketing' of the heroes fascinating (and an interesting social commentary). The lead characters are well written and likable. The pacing of the book keeps you hanging on for just another chapter...and another. Or, in my case another disc. I chose to listen to this book. Peter Ganim was the narrator. He was a great choice - he's got a strong, tough, gritty voice that just says 'cop'. He easily conveys the tension and drama with his deep voice.
Fans of 24, Vince Flynn and Nelson DeMille will love Jeremy Fisk. And this reader would definitely read/listen to the next in the series.
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LibraryThing member dketelsen
This should be 3.5-stars not 4 but they don't give that option.
The protagonists of this novel, Detectives Jeremy Fisk and Krina Gersten are an interesting pair---both together and separately. Of the two, Gersten is the better described and more appealing. Pity since this book starts a series that
I really enjoyed Dick Wolf's writing style. The plot has layers upon layers but the prose is straight forward and easy to follow. A great combination, if you ask me.
This book sets up Detective Fisk's fight against terrorism. The focus in this book is on an attempted airplane hijacking just before the 4th of July holiday. While the hijacking failed, it made Detectives Fisk suspicious that there might have been more to the hijacking than was immediately obvious. Most of the book follows the attempt by Fisk and Gersten to suss out what was happening behind the scenes.
The protagonists of this novel, Detectives Jeremy Fisk and Krina Gersten are an interesting pair---both together and separately. Of the two, Gersten is the better described and more appealing. Pity since this book starts a series that
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will focus primarily on Fisk.I really enjoyed Dick Wolf's writing style. The plot has layers upon layers but the prose is straight forward and easy to follow. A great combination, if you ask me.
This book sets up Detective Fisk's fight against terrorism. The focus in this book is on an attempted airplane hijacking just before the 4th of July holiday. While the hijacking failed, it made Detectives Fisk suspicious that there might have been more to the hijacking than was immediately obvious. Most of the book follows the attempt by Fisk and Gersten to suss out what was happening behind the scenes.
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LibraryThing member muddyboy
It is not surprising that Mr. Wolf is in the television industry as this book reads like a well written script. The story centers on a terrorist hijacking of a plane in which six unlikely heroes capture the terrorist before any damage is done. It appears that all is well until the protagonists do
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some additional research into the passengers on board the plane. It was truly only the tip of the iceberg. What I really like about the book is its fast pace and the skillful Mr. Wolf builds the tension to a very satisfying conclusion. I can see the Jeremy Fisk series being regulars on best seller lists over time. Show Less
LibraryThing member techeditor
I expected more of Dick Wolf, the "architect" of the TV series "Law and Order." The publisher's synopsis promises that his book THE INTERCEPT is a "grade-A thriller." It is. But the kind of suspense that makes you want to turn the pages does not happen until around page 230. After that the book
Also, the characters who are introduced in order to show the folly of profiling are not convincing. If I say more about this, I will spoil the suspense. You'll see.
Obviously, the great testimonials by such noted thriller writers as Harlan Coben and Lisa Gardner are because of THE INTERCEPT's later chapters and its big-bang end.
The advanced reader's copy of THE INTERCEPT arrived in my mail with no letter, and I received no email to inform me it was coming. So who to thank? Certainly, the publisher, William Morrow. And I probably won it through bookloons.com. That's a guess.
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does become unputdownable. But why did I have to wait so long? Also, the characters who are introduced in order to show the folly of profiling are not convincing. If I say more about this, I will spoil the suspense. You'll see.
Obviously, the great testimonials by such noted thriller writers as Harlan Coben and Lisa Gardner are because of THE INTERCEPT's later chapters and its big-bang end.
The advanced reader's copy of THE INTERCEPT arrived in my mail with no letter, and I received no email to inform me it was coming. So who to thank? Certainly, the publisher, William Morrow. And I probably won it through bookloons.com. That's a guess.
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LibraryThing member LiteraryLinda
The Intercept is written by the writer, director, and producer of NBC;s Law and Order, Dick Wolf and is just as exciting as the TV show. There are plot surprises and it keeps you guessing throughout. The characters are well defined, which helps keep you guessing. Those who enjoy suspense thrillers
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LibraryThing member Kelslynn
This book is a thriller: it quickly nods to 9/11 in New York City, moves on to OBL's killing in Abbottabad, touches on Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany, all background to the fact that - though the leader is dead - the terrorist attacks are not over. Jeremy Fisk is with the NYPD Intell Unit and
This was a fast entertaining whodunit by Dick Wolf of "Law and Order" writing fame.
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as such investigates primarily covert terrorist operations. Fisk arrives on the scene of an attack on a Scandinavian Airlines plane, but realizes that all is not what it seems. Six people became heroes on that plane, bringing down the supposed hijacker. The hoopla surrounding their heroism is a terrific foil for the real jihadist whose plot is unknown to the reader until almost the end of the book.This was a fast entertaining whodunit by Dick Wolf of "Law and Order" writing fame.
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LibraryThing member Brucehamilton
Mr. Wolf's background in TV is used to good effect in this book. Taking real life events and changing them to create a new thriller. The short chapters keep you reading.
However over all I had a letdown feeling when i finished. I thought the plot was very good and timely. but everything else was
I hope if this is the start of a series more background and feeling is given to the players.
Bruce
However over all I had a letdown feeling when i finished. I thought the plot was very good and timely. but everything else was
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bland. We had a very generic cop surrounded by generic helpers chasing a generic bad guy.I hope if this is the start of a series more background and feeling is given to the players.
Bruce
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LibraryThing member Anna_Erishkigal
I rate books according to the genre and what I expect to get out of that genre. The Intercept is a classic thriller. When I read a thriller, I expect a quick, gripping read that leaves me a little bit disturbed with an uneasy 'this could really happen' feeling. I don't expect a lot of in-depth
My only complaint was the protagonist could have been more fleshed out. My other complaint is that, when it's so easy to villify Islamicists with current world events, I wish there had been more insight into the motivations behind the villains and perhaps more HELPFUL followers of Islam who had more moderate views.
Thank you, Mr. Wolf, for this enjoyable Goodreads First-Reads Giveaway.
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character development, scenery, or pretty words. In that respect, I would rate this book 4.5 stars because that is what it delivered. It took me perhaps 5 hours to read, I learned a few things I didn't know, it had a plausible jihadist plot, and my husband came down bleary-eyed at 3:30 a.m. to ask why I hadn't come to bed yet and I waved him off until I finished. My only complaint was the protagonist could have been more fleshed out. My other complaint is that, when it's so easy to villify Islamicists with current world events, I wish there had been more insight into the motivations behind the villains and perhaps more HELPFUL followers of Islam who had more moderate views.
Thank you, Mr. Wolf, for this enjoyable Goodreads First-Reads Giveaway.
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LibraryThing member slvoight
I really enjoyed this thriller and I think it would make a great book to movie. I could see this happening in real life and hope it does not.
LibraryThing member kdabra4
NY City some years after 9/11, and Jeremy Fisk, a NYC intelligence detective, and his cohorts are working to keep the city safe on the eve of the new One World Trade Center building opening. But you don’t know that until page 76 because Wolf chose to throw many boring pages of just background
“He use a credit card for his flight?”
She checked. “He did.”
“Let’s Patriot Act that account, shall we?”
The terrorists are Saudis and followers of the late Osama bin Laden, with a little help from our fellow Americans. There’s a lot of action at the end so I stayed up very late to finish it last night.
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info at us -- necessary I suppose, but very clumsily executed. It took forever and a day for this to really grab me, but then when it did, I was in its grip. Those first chapters were slow and confusing, though, and I can see many readers giving up before the interesting stuff starts. The interesting stuff is a new terrorist plot being revealed through some very good intelligence work. Wolf is sure to let us know that The Patriot Act and the NSA are used to the max to obtain information on an entire planeload of tourists, not to mention American citizens--surely intrusive, but nevertheless legal. On p. 103, Patriot Act is even used as a verb, which gave me a chuckle:“He use a credit card for his flight?”
She checked. “He did.”
“Let’s Patriot Act that account, shall we?”
The terrorists are Saudis and followers of the late Osama bin Laden, with a little help from our fellow Americans. There’s a lot of action at the end so I stayed up very late to finish it last night.
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LibraryThing member nomadreader
The backstory: Dick Wolf, perhaps most famous for creating all of the Law & Order series, as well as my beloved Chicago Fire. The Intercept is his first novel, presumably of a series, given the subtitle: a Jeremy Fisk novel.
The basics: Jeremy Fisk is an NYPD officer who works in the Intelligence
My thoughts: As much as I adore all things Law & Order (and Chicago Fire), I was somewhat skeptical about this novel. Does Wolf have novel-writing chops? Having brilliant ideas for television shows isn't easy, but it's also not necessarily the same skill set as writing a well-crafted terrorism thriller. My fears were soon put to rest, as Wolf skillfully developed characters and mixed it with a compelling and smart terrorism plot. The Intercept succeeds initially because it is so close to reality. Osama bin Laden is a character, and Wolf pulls the traditional "ripped from the headlines" stories you'd expect from the Law & Orders. The more you already know about these current events will likely heighten your enjoyment of this novel. Things are shocking and provocative, but they're logical, which makes it even more frightening:
"For every terror plot that arose organically, which is to say without domestic law enforcement interference--the underwear bomber in a jetliner over Detroit, or the planned attack on Fort Dix, New Jersey--two others originated with the prodding of undercover federal agents. Not unlike actual terror cell leaders, they radicalized vulnerable Muslim suspects by fomenting anti-American dissent and supplying the conspirators with dummy materials, such as fake C-4 explosive or harmless blasting caps. These paper conspiracies were then passed off as major law enforcement victories, vanquished threats to say that the FBI had instigated more terror plots in the United States since 9/11 than Al-Qaida."
Wolf also manages to write from the point of view of terrorists eerily: "They must be made to believe we repeat ourselves out of a desperation to act." My biggest problem Andre Dubus III's Garden of Last Days was that the voice of the terrorist wasn't believable. Wolf manages to bring understanding, if not quite empathy, to the mind of a terrorist. I said to more than one friend who pondered "who could do this?" after the Boston Marathon bombing: read The Intercept. It may not fully answer the question, but it gets quite close.
Favorite passage: "I have not lost God, Miss. What I have lost is the idea that I can ever know what God is. That is why religion has become a curse on the earth. Nobody can know. But everybody presumes. Many are willing to kill without knowing. Without even thinking."
The verdict: The Intercept is a confidant, smart, and thrilling debut. Jeremy Fisk is a fascinating and flawed character, and I eagerly await his next adventure.
The basics: Jeremy Fisk is an NYPD officer who works in the Intelligence
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Division to combat terrorism. When a terror attempt on a commercial flight is disrupted days before July 4, when One World Trade Center is set to be dedicated, Fisk and partner Krina Gersten work to figure out who was behind the attack and what they might be planning next.My thoughts: As much as I adore all things Law & Order (and Chicago Fire), I was somewhat skeptical about this novel. Does Wolf have novel-writing chops? Having brilliant ideas for television shows isn't easy, but it's also not necessarily the same skill set as writing a well-crafted terrorism thriller. My fears were soon put to rest, as Wolf skillfully developed characters and mixed it with a compelling and smart terrorism plot. The Intercept succeeds initially because it is so close to reality. Osama bin Laden is a character, and Wolf pulls the traditional "ripped from the headlines" stories you'd expect from the Law & Orders. The more you already know about these current events will likely heighten your enjoyment of this novel. Things are shocking and provocative, but they're logical, which makes it even more frightening:
"For every terror plot that arose organically, which is to say without domestic law enforcement interference--the underwear bomber in a jetliner over Detroit, or the planned attack on Fort Dix, New Jersey--two others originated with the prodding of undercover federal agents. Not unlike actual terror cell leaders, they radicalized vulnerable Muslim suspects by fomenting anti-American dissent and supplying the conspirators with dummy materials, such as fake C-4 explosive or harmless blasting caps. These paper conspiracies were then passed off as major law enforcement victories, vanquished threats to say that the FBI had instigated more terror plots in the United States since 9/11 than Al-Qaida."
Wolf also manages to write from the point of view of terrorists eerily: "They must be made to believe we repeat ourselves out of a desperation to act." My biggest problem Andre Dubus III's Garden of Last Days was that the voice of the terrorist wasn't believable. Wolf manages to bring understanding, if not quite empathy, to the mind of a terrorist. I said to more than one friend who pondered "who could do this?" after the Boston Marathon bombing: read The Intercept. It may not fully answer the question, but it gets quite close.
Favorite passage: "I have not lost God, Miss. What I have lost is the idea that I can ever know what God is. That is why religion has become a curse on the earth. Nobody can know. But everybody presumes. Many are willing to kill without knowing. Without even thinking."
The verdict: The Intercept is a confidant, smart, and thrilling debut. Jeremy Fisk is a fascinating and flawed character, and I eagerly await his next adventure.
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LibraryThing member catya77
Detectives Fisk and Gersten are investigating a terrorist conspiracy. Who knows how far and just how many are involved?
A factual yet emotional charged narrative, depending on the sequence, push and motivate the characters. The characters are authentic, varied, and driven in a variety of ways.
While
Overall, an interesting read.
A factual yet emotional charged narrative, depending on the sequence, push and motivate the characters. The characters are authentic, varied, and driven in a variety of ways.
While
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it is difficult to base a story on recent history due to potential reader emotional/personal/etc involvement, the author does a good job attempting to personalize things for the characters which are on both sides of the conflict.Overall, an interesting read.
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LibraryThing member gpangel
The Intercept by Dick Wolf is a 2012 William Morrow publication.
Right before a big fourth of July celebration in New York and a dedication at ground zero, a plane is nearly highjacked. Six people on board the jet come out the event as heroes. Jeremy Fisk is a long term dedicated detective. Events
As the six heroes are interviewed and begin getting star treatment from the press, Fisk and his partner, Krina Gersten know that the danger is far from over. A dangerous terrorist is on US soil and they know he has plans. As more information becomes available it appears that the attempted hijacking could have all been smoke and mirrors for a an even bigger event. Naturally, the fourth of July in New York City at ground zero would be too good to pass up.
This is the first book in a planned series by Dick Wolf the man behind the long running Law & Order series. I felt like this book was exactly what I would have expected from this author. We have the thoughts of the investigators , a few behind the scenes glimpes of "The Six" and their sordid personal lives, and the inner thoughts of terrorist and the delusions that propels them to sacrifice themselves for a cause they have long since lost the thread of. The suspense is built at a slow pace and increases with each section of the book, taking the reader on the same journey as all the people involved. You know what is going on, but the characters do not and this is always an effective tactic. Obviously, the plot was thought out and planned to unfold at a certain pace that will keep the reader interested. Once we realize just what is going on it really becomes a race against time. The tense atmosphere will begin to turn into a heavy feeling of dread. Fisk is a good guy that has gone through a lot in his career . He is a character that we will grow to like as further books are published. The place he sits in after all is said and done is not where we would have liked him to be, but hopefully, he will come out on the other side with a new direction and dedication to stopping these crimes against innocent people.
This is not a bad start to the series . I do think that to keep the Fisk series alive the author will have to really dig deep though and bring out more of the main characters inner demons and private lives that many enjoy knowing when reading a series. We need to care about the character and root for him to win. I think this book gives us just enough of an inside peek into Fisk's personal situation to have the reader developing a soft spot for him. Hopefully, Wolf will cash in on this momentum and raise the bar for the next book. This one gets an A. ( 4 stars)
Right before a big fourth of July celebration in New York and a dedication at ground zero, a plane is nearly highjacked. Six people on board the jet come out the event as heroes. Jeremy Fisk is a long term dedicated detective. Events
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like this are what keeps him sharp and focused. You can never forget, not even for a moment and let your guard down. As the six heroes are interviewed and begin getting star treatment from the press, Fisk and his partner, Krina Gersten know that the danger is far from over. A dangerous terrorist is on US soil and they know he has plans. As more information becomes available it appears that the attempted hijacking could have all been smoke and mirrors for a an even bigger event. Naturally, the fourth of July in New York City at ground zero would be too good to pass up.
This is the first book in a planned series by Dick Wolf the man behind the long running Law & Order series. I felt like this book was exactly what I would have expected from this author. We have the thoughts of the investigators , a few behind the scenes glimpes of "The Six" and their sordid personal lives, and the inner thoughts of terrorist and the delusions that propels them to sacrifice themselves for a cause they have long since lost the thread of. The suspense is built at a slow pace and increases with each section of the book, taking the reader on the same journey as all the people involved. You know what is going on, but the characters do not and this is always an effective tactic. Obviously, the plot was thought out and planned to unfold at a certain pace that will keep the reader interested. Once we realize just what is going on it really becomes a race against time. The tense atmosphere will begin to turn into a heavy feeling of dread. Fisk is a good guy that has gone through a lot in his career . He is a character that we will grow to like as further books are published. The place he sits in after all is said and done is not where we would have liked him to be, but hopefully, he will come out on the other side with a new direction and dedication to stopping these crimes against innocent people.
This is not a bad start to the series . I do think that to keep the Fisk series alive the author will have to really dig deep though and bring out more of the main characters inner demons and private lives that many enjoy knowing when reading a series. We need to care about the character and root for him to win. I think this book gives us just enough of an inside peek into Fisk's personal situation to have the reader developing a soft spot for him. Hopefully, Wolf will cash in on this momentum and raise the bar for the next book. This one gets an A. ( 4 stars)
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LibraryThing member joeydag
Very plot driven, "just the facts" style, quickly read, and entertained. Next.
(I liked it and will look for Wolf's next novel.)
(I liked it and will look for Wolf's next novel.)
LibraryThing member ohsillytwigg
I have to admit: this is not a genre I read. But the creator of one of my all time favorite shows writes a book, I have to read it.
The characters a bit cliche (male cop that has seen too much, female cop that never gets the respect she deserves), but they're still well rounded and you still root
The book starts off a little slow but soon you'll be tearing through to find out what happens next.
Note: I got this book as an ARC from the publisher.
The characters a bit cliche (male cop that has seen too much, female cop that never gets the respect she deserves), but they're still well rounded and you still root
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for them.The book starts off a little slow but soon you'll be tearing through to find out what happens next.
Note: I got this book as an ARC from the publisher.
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LibraryThing member HenriMoreaux
Dick Wolf, known by most people as the man behind the many Law & Order television shows expands outwards into literature with his first novel, The Intercept. It's pretty good.
It opens with Osama Bin Ladin and shortly thereafter a raid on his house, then follows an unfolding terror attack based on
Good tempo throughout, plenty of unfolding mystery and a good lead up to the eventual climax of the story.
Would definitely pick up the next one if I run into it.
It opens with Osama Bin Ladin and shortly thereafter a raid on his house, then follows an unfolding terror attack based on
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his final instructions - to attack the west more intelligently.Good tempo throughout, plenty of unfolding mystery and a good lead up to the eventual climax of the story.
Would definitely pick up the next one if I run into it.
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LibraryThing member Diana_Long_Thomas
Book received from the publisher with no expectation of a review.
I tried reading this book a couple of times and ended up borrowing the audiobook from the library. Listening to the audiobook really helped me with this book. The first two parts seemed to go really slow, for me at least, and I kept
I tried reading this book a couple of times and ended up borrowing the audiobook from the library. Listening to the audiobook really helped me with this book. The first two parts seemed to go really slow, for me at least, and I kept
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putting the book down because of it. Listening to it, especially with the narrator they picked for it really helped me to finally get through and slightly enjoy those parts. I think some of my issues with it is due to the jumping around from year to year and place to place the author does. Things really pick up once you hit part three and I started to enjoy what was happening in the book. I originally agreed to review the book due to enjoying the author's work on "Law and Order". However, this book is very different and I wouldn't pick it up based on that alone. If you enjoy Tom Clancy, Vince Flynn, and Brad Thor I suggest giving this one a chance. Show Less
LibraryThing member Conkie
Rating the story by Dick Wolf: I admit to being a bit disappointed this story didn't quite meet my expectations of the writer/producer of the "Law & Order" TV series. Having said that, the storyline is relevant and the beginning, imaginative and seemingly probable to occur. The book follows several
The villain is obvious before the reader has confirmation, but the story did have a couple of "bait and switch" vignettes, temporarily stepping in the way leading to this deduction. The ending was a bit anticlimactic, in light of a significant event that previously effects the main characters. I rate this story 3.5 stars.
Rating the narration by Peter Ganim I believe this was the first audio book narrated by Mr. Ganim, that I have listened to, and it may be the last. His narration, meant to be dramatic, yet matter-of-fact, came off as monotonous and flat. Also, I have a real beef with the recording companies (or whomever makes this type of decision), when there is no or very little pause between "chapters" or "scenes." Often, I found myself a couple of sentences into a new scene, before knowing so. I rate his performance 2 stars. (not weighted into the rating assigned to the book on LT).
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characters in some detail, but perhaps not enough of the H/H, to my liking.The villain is obvious before the reader has confirmation, but the story did have a couple of "bait and switch" vignettes, temporarily stepping in the way leading to this deduction. The ending was a bit anticlimactic, in light of a significant event that previously effects the main characters. I rate this story 3.5 stars.
Rating the narration by Peter Ganim I believe this was the first audio book narrated by Mr. Ganim, that I have listened to, and it may be the last. His narration, meant to be dramatic, yet matter-of-fact, came off as monotonous and flat. Also, I have a real beef with the recording companies (or whomever makes this type of decision), when there is no or very little pause between "chapters" or "scenes." Often, I found myself a couple of sentences into a new scene, before knowing so. I rate his performance 2 stars. (not weighted into the rating assigned to the book on LT).
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Awards
International Thriller Writers Award (Nominee — First Novel — 2014)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2012-12-26
Physical description
7.3 inches
ISBN
1470841746 / 9781470841744