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Book Review: Brad Thor ‘Full Black’
Title: Full Black
Author: Brad Thor
Subtitle: Scot Harvath Series, Book 10 Published: 07-26-2011
One of the few upsides of a broken ankle is having time to go through a rather lengthy ‘must read’ book list. In record time, I tore through Brad Thor’s latest thriller “Full Black”. This is the first book I’ve read in this series yet was able to follow the characters and storyline without having read the previous books. In this installment, Scot Harvath, former SEAL 6 operator turned covert counterterrorism agent finds himself drawn into a sinister global conspiracy that seeks through a series of violent attacks the total destruction of America. As Scot and his team learn the depths of this conspiracy they find themselves unable to trust anyone forcing Scot to go off the grid or ‘full black’ in an effort to stop the deadly attacks.
A compelling combination of action, current geopolitical issues and good storytelling grabs the reader into the action from page one. The story is loosely based on information provided in a document written by PLA Air Force Senior Colonels Qiao Liang and Wang Xiangsui in 1999 titled ‘Unrestricted Warfare’. I skimmed over the translation and while it is scary stuff, it does give a frank assessment on what it takes to win a war in this age.
The author uses his extensive knowledge of special operations to allow the reader to peek behind the curtain to view actions of good men and women who stand ready to protect all that we hold dear in this beautiful country. Since guns make me nauseous so I’ll go with his expertise on the action sequences.
The story interweaves current geopolitical issues within a realistic set of circumstances. It certainly might have you think twice about having a family movie night at local theater or contemplate vulnerabilities in our power grids.
Overall, this is an exciting, thought provoking, action packed novel well worth your time.
Below the cut I’ve included a two quotes from the novel that grabbed my attention.
This section of dialogue between journalist Julia Winston and billionaire evil genius James Standing is pitch perfect in defining the crucial difference between socialist utopia and capitalism. That difference between the two is everything. Please send it to everyone you know:
“You can look me in the eye and tell me that somehow greed and self-interest are good things?” ” All I know, Mr. Standing, is that there is no perfect place where doesn’t exist. In fact, the greater the government control, the more greed there is. The people who are the worst off in our world don’t live under capitalism, the live in societies that have turned away from or are prevented from embracing capitalism and free trade.
Along with the crucial work done by special ops, this is the key to rescue society from an oppressive one world governance. You don’t need to be a billionaire to effect change, you have immense technology and an unfettered Internet at your disposal, all you need is the desire and a reliable laptop and you can move mountains. Also this is a good option for gun nauseous, non spec war candidates like my good self.
Technology amazed James Standing. Setting his laptop on his living-room table, he marveled at what an incredible instrument it was. With it, he could move markets. He could fund startup companies. He could create political organizations. He could change public perception. He could sow peace. he could bring war. All of it could be done from anywhere he found himself on the planet and it all could be done clandestinely. It was indeed the tool fit for a god. Yet what did most people do with their computers? They played video games, wasted themselves on so-called social media, or consumed pornography.
My only criticism of this novel is the perfection of the male hero. Men like that don’t exist on earth, but it was nice to pretend for a while that they actually exist 
I like Brad Thor’s stories, too. It seems he’s the heir-apparant to Tom Clancy.
I like guns, but am not too tech-savvy. However, it IS scary what some hackers can do with computers now. The movie Live Free Or Die Hard seemed to illustrate that pretty well.
Haven’t read any of Thor’s books yet but will buy the newest after getting back from Indiana. I’ve read all of Clancy’s to date. Another good author is Vince Flynn and all of his I have. Just waiting for the newest sometime in November.