For some reason, this book reminded me of the series '24'. Fast paced, and yes, it's FICTION so there are some unrealistic scenarios. I gave it 3 stars instead of 4 because it went on too long - about 75% of the way through i started skipping pages, but the end tied it up. ( )

This is a fast paced plot that explores what would happen if someone offered a half-billion dollar prize to kill someone else in the next 72 hours. While the intended victim struggles to get her head around this news, she has to think on her feet to keep herself and her two children safe. The FBI calls in Ryan Archer to keep the family safe, if at all possible. ( )

I thoroughly enjoyed my free Kindle version of "72 Hours" and recommend it to anybody interested in reading a wonderful thriller. Mr. Moreton does an excellent job in developing hype and drawing the reader and his characters into what may be an impossible situations - those appearing inescapable. I turned the page quickly, hoping to learn how the characters get out of this fine mess. Instead, the author created a new chapter and moved to a different thread within the story. The break left me anxious, yearning for the answer. Mr. Moreton does the same thing again and again while moving the reader through these sub-elements. "72 Hours" is one of those stories that keep readers up late in the night because they can't put it down.

The author also drops subtle hints along the way, warning readers that "all is not what is seems to be". There are many twists and turns during "72 Hours" and the author does a wonderful job in bringing all the threads together at the end of his story. Definitely a must read for Lee Child followers...Archer and Reacher could be one in the same.

I'd also like to address many of the naysayers who are giving this book a bum rap. Folks, this is a fiction story, and whether something seems unrealistic or not shouldn't matter to the reader. The writer is taking us on a trip through his imagination and putting it all in a story for our reading pleasure - it is what it is. What if the author had Archer jump into the future in order to learn how to defeat his enemy - would you further chastise his story because time travel is impossible? Personally, I thought the underground complex was an excellent component and thought it was pretty cool - leaving them indestructible!

Don't get me wrong, there are typos throughout the story, but not enough to make me stop reading it. However, I did take them into consideration for this review - costing "72 Hours" one star. Otherwise, it was a great story and kept me wanting to read more. Nice job!

John Podlaski, author
Cherries - A Vietnam War Novel ( )