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Available
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Publication
David C. Cook (2014), 448 pages
Description
Fiction. Mystery. Suspense. Thriller. HTML: FINALIST: Christy Award for Best Suspense Novel "Sky Zone crackles...Don't miss this one." - NY Times Best-Selling Author Jerry B. Jenkins "Riveting!" - The Book Club Network When former reporter Jack Crittendon reports for work at a rally for a controversial presidential candidate at Festival Arena, he expects a mindless night on the job. But when Homeland Security picks up intel about a terrorist threat, Jack and his survivalist pal Shakespeare are thrust into a life-or-death battle to save their own lives�??and the lives of thousands of innocent people. With tension on every page, Amazon #1 Best-Selling author Creston Mapes demonstrates why he is a "Top Pick" among mystery, fiction and thriller lovers. A timely, epic tale about terrorism on U.S. soil.… (more)
Awards
Christy Awards (Nominee — Suspense — 2015)
Language
Original language
English
ISBN
0781408172 / 9780781408172
User reviews
LibraryThing member Becky_L
Incredibly tense, very satisfying. Vintage Creston Mapes.
I'm in mourning. I hurried through the book to reach the end, find out who the bad guys were, who survives, how life turns out for so many people, and now I'm done. I need more. Creston Mapes has created an addict.
Jack Crittendon and his wife
Jack's friend, Shakespeare, has turned his home into a mini-compound, sure the world will come hurtling to an end. When that happens, he and his family will be ready. Question is, will he still have a family to protect when that time comes? His survivalist extremism is driving his wife further and further away with every plan he makes.
Both Jack and Shakespeare are called to work security for the appearance of the senator from Ohio who is running for President. Martin Sterling is a staunch hardliner against terrorists and pledges that much money will be spent on beefing up Homeland Security and rooting out terrorism, should he be elected. Then, the unthinkable happens: terrorists take over the concert arena and Jack and Shakespeare must help figure out how to keep thousands of people safe, avert disaster, and save the lives of the Senator and the famous Christian singer. Jack's nightmare turns epic when his wife surprises him and not only is caught up in the horrors of the standoff but complications ensue.
Who will survive this deadly game of cat and mouse? Faith is put to the test as individuals stare mortality and life (not as they would like it) in the face and decide how they will deal with it. Mapes has done a masterful job in Sky Zone, and the final blow is stunning as the reader discovers who is behind the whole scenario in the arena!
I received this book from bookfun.org in exchange for an honest review.
I'm in mourning. I hurried through the book to reach the end, find out who the bad guys were, who survives, how life turns out for so many people, and now I'm done. I need more. Creston Mapes has created an addict.
Jack Crittendon and his wife
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are desperate for Jack to find a full-time job, but all Jack has for now is a part-time job with security at a Columbus, Ohio concert venue. Pam, eight months pregnant, is working, wishing she could be a stay-at-home mother for their other two daughters. More pressure builds with the presence of Pam's mom in the home, who doesn't understand Jack and Pam's need for privacy and is also descending into dementia.Can Jack and Pam's marriage survive these hurdles?Jack's friend, Shakespeare, has turned his home into a mini-compound, sure the world will come hurtling to an end. When that happens, he and his family will be ready. Question is, will he still have a family to protect when that time comes? His survivalist extremism is driving his wife further and further away with every plan he makes.
Both Jack and Shakespeare are called to work security for the appearance of the senator from Ohio who is running for President. Martin Sterling is a staunch hardliner against terrorists and pledges that much money will be spent on beefing up Homeland Security and rooting out terrorism, should he be elected. Then, the unthinkable happens: terrorists take over the concert arena and Jack and Shakespeare must help figure out how to keep thousands of people safe, avert disaster, and save the lives of the Senator and the famous Christian singer. Jack's nightmare turns epic when his wife surprises him and not only is caught up in the horrors of the standoff but complications ensue.
Who will survive this deadly game of cat and mouse? Faith is put to the test as individuals stare mortality and life (not as they would like it) in the face and decide how they will deal with it. Mapes has done a masterful job in Sky Zone, and the final blow is stunning as the reader discovers who is behind the whole scenario in the arena!
I received this book from bookfun.org in exchange for an honest review.
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LibraryThing member Glenajo
Quick Summary: This is the third in the series. You do not need to read the others, but the background on the characters will make it even more enjoyable. In this book, Jack is employed part-time at an arena, Pamela is pregnant, and Pamela’s mother is living with them. When Pamela gets tickets to
What I liked: I loved getting to ‘see’ Jack and Pamela again since I enjoyed them in previous books. This book jumped right into the story since Jack and Pamela are dealing with the emotional fall out from the last story. Mapes’ characters are so realistic that you feel that they are friends. The story moves quickly to believable action. This is definitely one you will not want to put down.
What I did not like: The only thing I did not like was Jack’s depressed attitude at the beginning of the story, but it is an essential part of the story.
The bottom line: Each story in this series gets better than the last. I enjoyed the others, but I loved this one.
Rating >
Overall - 5
Creativity - 5
Characters - 5
Engrossing - 5
Writing - 5
Appropriate length to tell the story - 5
Content>
Language - none
Sexuality - a few kisses
Violence - fighting, killing, and narrow escapes
Drugs/alcohol - none
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attend the speech of a controversial presidential candidate, she takes the whole family. Terrorists attempt to take down the arena while Jack and a friend try to save his family.What I liked: I loved getting to ‘see’ Jack and Pamela again since I enjoyed them in previous books. This book jumped right into the story since Jack and Pamela are dealing with the emotional fall out from the last story. Mapes’ characters are so realistic that you feel that they are friends. The story moves quickly to believable action. This is definitely one you will not want to put down.
What I did not like: The only thing I did not like was Jack’s depressed attitude at the beginning of the story, but it is an essential part of the story.
The bottom line: Each story in this series gets better than the last. I enjoyed the others, but I loved this one.
Rating >
Overall - 5
Creativity - 5
Characters - 5
Engrossing - 5
Writing - 5
Appropriate length to tell the story - 5
Content>
Language - none
Sexuality - a few kisses
Violence - fighting, killing, and narrow escapes
Drugs/alcohol - none
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LibraryThing member JoniMFisher
Find a comfortable place to read Sky Zone because it will keep you there until the finish. I cheered for Jack and Pam Crittendon, Brian Shakespeare, and their allies through the terrorist attack and it’s aftermath. I do not regret the lost sleep it took to finish this book!