A review by sammy_3003
Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves by Matthew Reilly

5.0

Leading an equipment testing team in the arctic, Scarecrow is prepared for the weather but not for the enemies. When a nearby deserted soviet base fires up under the Army of Thieves, Scarecrow and his team are the closest help available. What hope do a small group of civilians and marines have against the fire power of a large army?

The non-stop action returns in this next instalment of the marine Shane Schofield. In previous novels, Scarecrows team might have been caught unawares but all were trained to fight the unexpected. This time, with the inclusion of the civilians, it's a very different fight. The reactions of the civilians feel like your own if you were suddenly trapped in a nightmare firefight. The unlikely allies may help Scarecrow win but at what cost?