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Dear Mr. Coonts,
Several weeks ago, you were at a book signing in Colorado
Springs. My son, Brad, was there looking for a birthday present
for me. He bought The Assassin and you
signed it with a note that "Brad thought you might like this
tale." I certainly did enjoy it as I have nearly all of your
books. I have followed Jake Grafton since Flight of The
Intruders and now the Deep Black series. Thank you for many
hours of reading pleasure and keep them coming!!
Ernie Edwards October 31, 2008
I read your book The Assassin. It brought
back memories. I was attached to the Man. D.A. Squad in 1960 and
was involved in "electronic surveillance" Our pick man was dam
good but not aas good as Carmellini. The equipment used today is
unbelievable as to what we thought was great, The dial was a
little small wooden box that had two spools for paper and
printed out the dialed and incoming calls. This box had to
be wound up every day and a small felt disk had to be inked
every day. A car "bug" was good for a good three blocks. I had
the best time of my life for that 15 year period. Without
"electronic surveillance" you will never be able see the overall
picture of an investigation etc,.
Tom Huller (retired Lieut. NYPD 37 years) October 13, 2008
Loved The Assassin so much that I went back
and read Liars and Thieves and now am reading the Traitor. It is
truly amamzing how you keep the reader hooked page after page.
When can we expect the next installment of Grafton and
Carmellini together? It as the saying goes "It doesn't gat any
better than this".
Steven Thurn October 8, 2008
Stephen,
I am just coming down from my Stephen Coonts high. In the space
of ten days, I reread Liars and Thieves and The Traitor and read
The Assassin. Wow! Your books still are exciting the second time
around. It has been a long time since I first met Jake
Grafton in Flight of the Intruder, and I have read every Jake
Grafton story since. I enjoyed the interplay between Jake and
Callie in The Traitor; I missed that interplay in The Assassin.
Callie has been a trouper from the very beginning. We are all
lucky if we have a “Callie” in our lives. I do like Tommy
Carmellini. I did miss not having Sarah in The Assassin, but
there was no room for her. Was Tommy’s life saved twice by the
night vision goggles?
Keep writing. I now must wait a while for the next adventure.
Bill Voss, October 7, 2008
I loved it! Tommy is VERY real and very
believable. The situations and "bad guys" are believable, as
well. As I understand human psychology and the religion of
Islam, you have "nailed" it and the desperate sense of futility
the radical Islamists feel for this physical life on earth. You
seem to have also nailed the arrogance and naivete of many of
the free world's pampered and protected elite. While I am a
devote Catholic, I am also a good American who, like you, served
in Vietnam and Central America as an Army Helicopter pilot.
You not only give us real characters but the real world and its
real issues, as well. And, to top it all off, you give us GREAT
stories. Thank You!
Jeff Bell, September 18, 2008
At the age of 76, I hv just discovered
Stephen Coonts. I put you in the same league with Ludlum,
Clancy, Forsyth, Higgins and Dan Brown. You are in good company.
Keep up the great work.
Alex Finkelstein September 11, 2008
What a great book Assassin is. My birthday
was August 5th so I bought it for myself !! Read it in about a
week (Some of us have to work) Just to say "Thanks" for
another suberb part in the series - twists you around and leaves
you guessing until the VERY end !!
Take Care,
Bob Salter, New Hampshire September 6, 2008
"Blingsheviks"....I laughed out loud for 30
seconds. I bought "The Assassin" yesterday and could not wait to
get home and start.You made my whole evening with that line!
Glen Gates September 1, 2008
I enjoyed reading the ASSASSIN. I have worked
the operational medicine arena for a long time in the 101st, 82d
and 160th SOAR. I have had the pleasure of teaching, working
with and learning from medics of the same stripe as PO
Winchester in all the services. They are great kids with a
genuine care for people. They are great Americans and it has
been part of the reason that keeps me in uniform. Thanks again
for the entertainment.
Col John A. Powell, MD, PhD, USA
Hi Steve:
Just had to tell you what a thriller you put together with the
Assassin - it was a definite CPD {Couldn't/can't put down] book
and hope like heck that you are putting together your next
masterpiece - keep up the great writings.
Ron McDonald August 25, 2008
Just finished "The Assassin". I am a fallen
fan, only read three others. Now I have to go find the rest.
Military would not let me fly because I wore glasses. Said I
wasn't qualified. So I spent my RVN time with the 173rd Airborne
Brigade. Got my tickets thanks to the VA. Flew for 35
years. Some 20,000 hours later I guess I am still not qualified.
Just turned 60 and still want to be an Army Helicopter pilot. Go
figure.
John Laird, Buverde, Texas, August 25, 2008
Mr. Coonts
I would just like to say your new book, The Assassin, is hands
down the best novel ive ever read. Its a great story with an
interesting plot that rambles your mind since the first chapter.
Andrew Claeys August 24, 2008
Hi Mr. Coonts,
I wanted to say congratulations on THE ASSASSIN. I finished
reading it a couple of days ago and it was certainly well worth
the wait. As usual, you have given us another well thought out
story that fits right in with current events. Our two favorite
characters are in fine form as well. Jake seems so real. How
much of you would you say is in him? I suspect a lot and not
just because of your military service. Tommy is simply a hoot.
Poor guy gets all the punishment. As they say, its a dirty job
but somebody has got to do it! Don't change a thing!!
Mr. Coonts, when are our fellow citizens gonna wake up to the
threat our country is facing from radical Islam? Unfortunately
most folks seem to have forgotten what happened on 9-11-01. The
sad part is, I'm not convinced another such event would make any
difference anymore. Anyway, thanks again for a great read.
Take care and best wishes.
Shawn Reynolds August 23, 2008
Dear Mr. Coonts:
I just finished reading The Assassin and as usual you wrote
another griping book. As always Carmellini was up to form, you
certainly have a wonderful character in him. It was good to have
old friends, Jake and Callie and Amy back but what about Toad
and Rita? Miss them!!!! My husband just finished rereading
The Traitor and has started the Assassin. Thank you very much
for providing us with interesting and exciting books. We have
every one of your books--first editions. Perhaps in years to
come you will be so famous that they will be worth a fortune <G>
Sincerely
Shelah G. Morgan August 18, 2008
I have all of your books except the 2nd
Saucer ( I thought the 1st Saucer was a dud). The Assassin is
not that hot either. However I enjoy all the rest and reread
them at least once a year. Each time they are reread I catch
something I missed before.
I look forward to your next book or books.
Scott Orten August 17, 2008
I have been a fan since "Flight of the
Intruder". It's, in my opinion, your best work except for
"Cannibal Queen". I'm currently at chapter 15 of "The Assassin"
and so far it's crap. "Liars and Thieves" wasn't that good
either. Your "Deep Black" series with Jim Defelice are junk. You
need to ditch him. You need to get back to Jake Grafton, Toad
Tarkington, and Rita Moravia. They are your best characters.
Tommy Carmellini, as thus far portrayed, is not very believeable.
Besides, he's a wimp.Sorry to tell you the bad news, but someone
needs to so that you can get back to something worth writing.
Jerry Estes August 17, 2008
Steve-
I just finished Assassin. I couldn't get it right away as life
got in the way, but it was well worth the wait. Just like every
tale you have spun in front of my eyes, this one had me not
being able to put it down. I have mentioned to you before that I
wasn't a reader until my dad made me read The Minotaur, and I
have anxiously read every sentence you have put out since then.
Thanks for the enjoyable escape into Jake and Tommy's world. And
thanks for the interview on Glen Beck's show as well.
Your Life Long Fan,
Scott Whitesell August 14, 2008
I normally don't write authors about their
work, but in your case, I make an exception. Over the last week,
I have read both The Assassin and Deep Black: Conspiracy. Both
were engrossing with very likeable and familiar characters, and
intriguing plot twists. I admire your talent and always look
forward to your new books. Very nicely done, sir. Thank you.
Tim Adams August 13, 2008
Just finished "The Assassin"...Shit Hot!
Thanks, Stephen!
Byron Audler August 10, 2008
Just finished The Assassin a few minutes ago.
Enjoyed the firefight in the stairwell as a very actionable
piece of writing. Have read many of your books but wasn't really
aware of who you are until your appearance on Glenn Beck.
Welcome Home. Appreciate your service.
Jerry Hassler, RTO Recon, 2/503, 173rd Abn Bde RVN 3/66-3/67
August 10, 2008
Just finished The Assassin. Picked it up at
the Public Library where I do volunteer work each week day
morning. It was a great read, could not put it down and see you
have the opportunity to have another opportunity for Tommy and
his new love along with Jake Grafton. Looking forward to it and
have enjoyed your other works. You live in a beautiful state,
have good football team except when you have to play the Steeler
Nation.
J. R. Jamieson August 8, 2008
Steve, it was a pleasure listening to you
speak about your books at the Borders in Dallas on 8/6/8 and it
was truly a pleasure to shake your hand. I was the guy who had
you sign the book for my dad and named my 2nd son after Jake
Grafton. Your works are truly remarkable and I enjoy flying
through the skies with Jake, Toad and Rita as well as picking
locks with Tommy. Your characters come alive with each turn of
the page and they never get old.
I wish you nothing but the best. Thank you for writing and for
your service in the Navy.
Sincerely,
Jeff Taylor August 6, 2008
Keep the Carmellini books coming Steve! I
picked up the Traitor on guess last summer, and couldn't put it
down, then picked up Liars and Thieves a week ago, simply
because Tommy's name was on the back, and yours on the front.
Read it practically over night, couldn't put it down. I just
found out the Assassin is being released in a couple weeks, and
I can't wait. Tommy's by far the best character in any book I've
ever read. Great stuff. Keep it up!
Ross Mickel July 22, 2008
Stephen;
Welcome home, bro.
Just finished "Deep Black: Conspiracy," and loved it. Also
looking forward to "The Assassin," and particularly enjoyed this
line: "...rats with guns who wanted to rule the dungheap in the
name of a vengeful, merciless god, one who demanded human
sacrifice as a ticket to Paradise." That pretty much describes
my wife's young Ranger cousin's experiences in Afghanistan this
past year. Will be hunting down all your titles, including what
looks to be very interesting nonfiction.
Stay well.
Dave Hardy Sgt., U.S.A.F. (1971-77) RVN 1972 TLC 1974-75 June
26, 2008
Mr.Coonts,
You are my favorite writer, It all began
with "Flight of the Intruder", which I read as a teenager, and I
was hooked. Just wanted to let you know that I am counting down
the days until the new Jake Grafton book, and of course June 3
for the Deep Black. I love them all, which is a little
surprising for my family since I am probably what you would
consider very liberal, and Canadian. I just tell them all to
read your books and they'll understand. At least my nephews get
it; you're a gifted story teller.
Please keep writing.
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