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dburley37's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
traci1974's review against another edition
3.0
Fun and action packed. I didn't like it quite as much as the first book, but it was still enjoyable.
katemoxie's review against another edition
5.0
Delightful read. How much is fact and how much is fiction?
inmyhumbleopinion's review against another edition
5.0
Killer Thriller is a fantastic follow-up to True Fiction. It is high energy, clever and tons of fun. I really enjoyed this fast paced, witty romp taken straight from today’s headlines and anxiously await Ian and Margo’s next adventure.
latas's review against another edition
5.0
I had read the first book "True Fiction" last year, and though I enjoyed it, I thought it was not memorable. When I read the 2nd book now, I realized how wrong I was. I remembered most of the first book.
This was a fun parody of spy thrillers, mocking everyone from James Bond to Jack Reacher (and a repeated dig at Tom Cruise's casting - just count the number of times he mentioned step ladder).
The action was over-the-top, and highly imaginative.
Now I know I definitely prefer this to any of the popular spy thrillers.
This was a fun parody of spy thrillers, mocking everyone from James Bond to Jack Reacher (and a repeated dig at Tom Cruise's casting - just count the number of times he mentioned step ladder).
The action was over-the-top, and highly imaginative.
Now I know I definitely prefer this to any of the popular spy thrillers.
paddlefoot55's review against another edition
4.0
Copy received via Netgalley for an honest review
This was my first Lee Goldberg read, however it won't be my last.
Ludlow. Ian Ludlow. Writes about spies, and now he has been drawn into a real life CIA operation.
What a fun and fantasic ride Killer Thriller was. It does kind of carry on from the first book by the looks of it, however that did not affect my reading of Killer Thriller, as we are given enough background information to get us up to speed.
I love his "partner" Margo. OMG she had me in tears of laughter at times. She was completely unexpected.
I have to say, Ian made the professionals look like idiots at times - and I liked it haha. Sucked in you smug bastards!
You never knew where the next pages of this story was going to take you, and even though you kind of knew how the story was going to end, I couldn't wait to turn each page.
I now need to go back and read the first book, and can't wait to see where this series goes next.
This was my first Lee Goldberg read, however it won't be my last.
Ludlow. Ian Ludlow. Writes about spies, and now he has been drawn into a real life CIA operation.
What a fun and fantasic ride Killer Thriller was. It does kind of carry on from the first book by the looks of it, however that did not affect my reading of Killer Thriller, as we are given enough background information to get us up to speed.
I love his "partner" Margo. OMG she had me in tears of laughter at times. She was completely unexpected.
I have to say, Ian made the professionals look like idiots at times - and I liked it haha. Sucked in you smug bastards!
You never knew where the next pages of this story was going to take you, and even though you kind of knew how the story was going to end, I couldn't wait to turn each page.
I now need to go back and read the first book, and can't wait to see where this series goes next.
mrsboyko's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 probably.
These Ian Ludlow books are ridiculous. But they KNOW they're ridiculous. They are very meta about the whole Thriller industry and they make me laugh. I think that's what the author was going for. :)
These Ian Ludlow books are ridiculous. But they KNOW they're ridiculous. They are very meta about the whole Thriller industry and they make me laugh. I think that's what the author was going for. :)
meegzreads's review against another edition
*DNF*
Copy kindly received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I'm just not feeling this one. Time for me to put it down.
Copy kindly received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I'm just not feeling this one. Time for me to put it down.
carolsnotebook's review against another edition
3.0
iller Thriller is fun and funny and over the top, and it knows it. This is the second in the series and although it works as a stand-alone, the first one is a blast, so I’d read it first.
Ian Ludlow writes cheesy thrillers and one is being turned into a movie. He and his assistant Margo head to Hong Kong to participate in some of the publicity surrounding the shooting and to do some research for the novel he’s working on. The problem: once again Ian’s plot, although outrageous is too close to reality for him to be safe. This time, his story’s about how the Chinese government is planning a coup of the U.S.A using sleeper agents in high government positions and the surveillance technology that they have hidden in all of our electronics we have purchased. The trouble for Ludlow is this is actually happening and the Chinese government thinks he knows about all their top-secret espionage. So, of course, they need to kill/kidnap him. Happily, Margo has acquired all kinds of lethal skills that help keep them safe until they can uncover the plot and save the world.
Killer Thriller does not take itself too seriously. The situations are ridiculous and dangerous and crazy and funny. It’s a great light read. The plot holds together well enough and the characters are all perfect for the story.
Ian Ludlow writes cheesy thrillers and one is being turned into a movie. He and his assistant Margo head to Hong Kong to participate in some of the publicity surrounding the shooting and to do some research for the novel he’s working on. The problem: once again Ian’s plot, although outrageous is too close to reality for him to be safe. This time, his story’s about how the Chinese government is planning a coup of the U.S.A using sleeper agents in high government positions and the surveillance technology that they have hidden in all of our electronics we have purchased. The trouble for Ludlow is this is actually happening and the Chinese government thinks he knows about all their top-secret espionage. So, of course, they need to kill/kidnap him. Happily, Margo has acquired all kinds of lethal skills that help keep them safe until they can uncover the plot and save the world.
Killer Thriller does not take itself too seriously. The situations are ridiculous and dangerous and crazy and funny. It’s a great light read. The plot holds together well enough and the characters are all perfect for the story.
sweetlybsquared's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed the latest installment of the far-fetched adventures of Ian Ludlow and Margo French. Both books were fun reads and could also stand on their own (if you happen to pick up Killer Thriller before True Fiction). I’d give Killer Thriller another 4 out of 5 stars. It would be a great summer read! Enjoy. :)
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