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"Quite interesting and fascinating." —David Loy Frishkorn, Goodreads review
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5.0 out of 5 stars Review of Death in Pakistan
Mel Harrison has woven together a captivating fictional thriller with in-depth historical facts providing first hand insites into Pakistan, its culture and politics.An enjoyable read that you can't put down.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
An accurate description of the inner workings of a U.S. embassy in a high threat environment. I will be shortly starting book two in the Alex Boyd series. As a retired DSS special agent and former RSO I highly recommend.
5.0 out of 5 stars A true to life story of an Embassy under attack
The author is a veteran of the State Department and how it operates, the setting is our Embassy in Pakistan. His attention to detail of how Embassies work is right on the mark. I should know as I retired from State after 40+ years of service, 75% of my time was abroad at Embassies around the world. He describes how his office (Diplomatic Security) fits in with the rest of the Embassy staff. There are descriptions of how and what each section does and how they work together to accomplish the overall mission of the Embassy. The main character is the assistant Regional Security Officer Alex Boyd. The principal foil in the Mission is Winston Hargrove IV the head of the Political Section, who thinks he is more important than anyone else at the Embassy. He has no experience in South East Asia and is what is known at State as an EUR type. Hargrove is full of himself and this fictitious character reminded me of several real people I met in my years of service. The story describes how the Embassy security officers and the Marine Security Guards defend the Embassy when it's attacked by terrorists. This is an excellent story and well worth the readers time to devour it.
5.0 out of 5 stars A twofer
Death in Pakistan is a compelling adventure thriller told by master storyteller and lifelong foreign service officer Mel Harrison. As fiction, it is completely satisfying. But it is much more than that. It is also an accurate description of life in a US embassy compound, of interest to anyone curious about the foreign service. Further, it is an accurate description of Pakistani culture, politics, mores, homes, dress, food, and weather. Those of us who primarily read non-fiction can perceive this book as an accurate explication upon which a cracking good story has been superimposed.
5.0 out of 5 stars Been there, done that - good read!
Mel has written an excellent book that superbly describes life in the Foreign Service as well as the excitement and challenge of work as an RSO in a tough duty station. Like Mel, I have lived much of what he has written about and found the book riveting because it was so relatable. I am a critical reader, especially when I am familiar with the topic or the context around which the author is building their story. I found nothing wrong with "Death In Pakistan" except that it ended before I hoped it would. I have already purchased the next three Alex Boyd adventures and am eager for my next flight so that I may enjoy them.
4.0 out of 5 stars From someone who was there
Stick with it. The pressure builds to a final satisfying crescendo. Well done! Looking forward to the next Alex Boyd thriller.
5.0 out of 5 stars It takes a specialist to level the playing field.Charlie Dusterhoff
Death in Pakistan is a fast based account of the working ,configuration of staff...top to bottom...in Islamabad during a crisis. well written by a retired Security Officer.Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan's and Vince Flynn;s Mitch Rapp need to make room for Mel Harrison's Alex Boyd!!The author supplies the reader with a great reference glossary of diplomatic personnel with acronyms.His insights into who is responsible for what during a crisis makes the reading uncomplicated and rewarding.The end of his story has the reader proud of Alex Boyd and wanting more novels featuring him.It is truly a "can't put it down story".
5.0 out of 5 stars Action packed from start to finish
Having served in various Embassies overseas, I can attest to the authenticity of the inner workings within an Embassy as described in "Death in Pakistan". I found this book to be well written; an easy read; and an action/adventure story that would make a great movie. It definitely kept my interest from start to finish.Phil B.
Stop, look and listen....
This is where diplomacy starts, and ends.
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Imported From: United States
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Description:
Editorial Reviews
Review
"Quite interesting and fascinating." —David Loy Frishkorn, Goodreads review
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Review of Death in Pakistan
Mel Harrison has woven together a captivating fictional thriller with in-depth historical facts providing first hand insites into Pakistan, its culture and politics.An enjoyable read that you can't put down.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
An accurate description of the inner workings of a U.S. embassy in a high threat environment. I will be shortly starting book two in the Alex Boyd series. As a retired DSS special agent and former RSO I highly recommend.
5.0 out of 5 stars A true to life story of an Embassy under attack
The author is a veteran of the State Department and how it operates, the setting is our Embassy in Pakistan. His attention to detail of how Embassies work is right on the mark. I should know as I retired from State after 40+ years of service, 75% of my time was abroad at Embassies around the world. He describes how his office (Diplomatic Security) fits in with the rest of the Embassy staff. There are descriptions of how and what each section does and how they work together to accomplish the overall mission of the Embassy. The main character is the assistant Regional Security Officer Alex Boyd. The principal foil in the Mission is Winston Hargrove IV the head of the Political Section, who thinks he is more important than anyone else at the Embassy. He has no experience in South East Asia and is what is known at State as an EUR type. Hargrove is full of himself and this fictitious character reminded me of several real people I met in my years of service. The story describes how the Embassy security officers and the Marine Security Guards defend the Embassy when it's attacked by terrorists. This is an excellent story and well worth the readers time to devour it.
5.0 out of 5 stars A twofer
Death in Pakistan is a compelling adventure thriller told by master storyteller and lifelong foreign service officer Mel Harrison. As fiction, it is completely satisfying. But it is much more than that. It is also an accurate description of life in a US embassy compound, of interest to anyone curious about the foreign service. Further, it is an accurate description of Pakistani culture, politics, mores, homes, dress, food, and weather. Those of us who primarily read non-fiction can perceive this book as an accurate explication upon which a cracking good story has been superimposed.
5.0 out of 5 stars Been there, done that - good read!
Mel has written an excellent book that superbly describes life in the Foreign Service as well as the excitement and challenge of work as an RSO in a tough duty station. Like Mel, I have lived much of what he has written about and found the book riveting because it was so relatable. I am a critical reader, especially when I am familiar with the topic or the context around which the author is building their story. I found nothing wrong with "Death In Pakistan" except that it ended before I hoped it would. I have already purchased the next three Alex Boyd adventures and am eager for my next flight so that I may enjoy them.
4.0 out of 5 stars From someone who was there
Stick with it. The pressure builds to a final satisfying crescendo. Well done! Looking forward to the next Alex Boyd thriller.
5.0 out of 5 stars It takes a specialist to level the playing field.Charlie Dusterhoff
Death in Pakistan is a fast based account of the working ,configuration of staff...top to bottom...in Islamabad during a crisis. well written by a retired Security Officer.Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan's and Vince Flynn;s Mitch Rapp need to make room for Mel Harrison's Alex Boyd!!The author supplies the reader with a great reference glossary of diplomatic personnel with acronyms.His insights into who is responsible for what during a crisis makes the reading uncomplicated and rewarding.The end of his story has the reader proud of Alex Boyd and wanting more novels featuring him.It is truly a "can't put it down story".
5.0 out of 5 stars Action packed from start to finish
Having served in various Embassies overseas, I can attest to the authenticity of the inner workings within an Embassy as described in "Death in Pakistan". I found this book to be well written; an easy read; and an action/adventure story that would make a great movie. It definitely kept my interest from start to finish.Phil B.
Stop, look and listen....
This is where diplomacy starts, and ends.
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