John Gilstrap

Reader Comments about NO MERCY

Pinnacle
ISBN: 9780786020874
(July 7, 2009)

Here are comments from our group of Advance Readers about John Gilstrap's NO MERCY.

Ann from Hilliards, PA

Have you previously read a book by John Gilstrap?
No.

What other suspense/thriller authors do you usually read?
Lisa Jackson, Iris Johansen and Allison Brennan.

What did you think of NO MERCY?
I loved it! I couldn't put it down.

Would you ever read a future book by John Gilstrap?
Yes!

Dara from Venice, FL

Have you previously read a book by John Gilstrap?
No.

What other suspense/thriller authors do you usually read?
James Grippando, George Pelecanos, Elmore Leonard, Carl Hiaasen and Harlan Coben.

What did you think of NO MERCY?
NO MERCY was exciting to me. I wanted it to go on after the ending.

Would you ever read a future book by John Gilstrap?
Yes.

Marie from Cranston, RI

Have you previously read a book by John Gilstrap?
No, but I plan to seek them out now.

What other suspense/thriller authors do you usually read?
Jeffrey Archer, David Baldacci, Tom Clancy, Patricia Cornwell, John Grisham, Stephen King, Dean Koontz, James Patterson, Guillermo del Toro, Scott Turow, Sue Grafton, Sara Paretsky, Mary Jane Clark, Jeffery Deaver and Steve Martini.

What did you think of NO MERCY?
I loved it! From the first page, I was drawn into the story and the lives of the various characters. I was disappointed when the book ended --- I wanted more. Hopefully, in future books of this series, Mr. Gilstrap will divulge more background on his characters. He mentions only briefly "the divorce wars," Jonathan's father, and Venice and Dom's backgrounds.

Would you ever read a future book by John Gilstrap?
Yes, can't wait!

Martha from Minneapolis, MN

Have you previously read a book by John Gilstrap?
No.

What other suspense/thriller authors do you usually read?
Jonathan Kellerman, Daniel Silva, Patricia Cornwell, John Sandford, Faye Kellerman, William Kent Krueger, John Grisham, and others.

What did you think of NO MERCY?
Great suspense, and a good story that moves well. However, the writing is not as good as Daniel Silva's or Jonathan Kellerman's. I thought the characterization was typical for many of the mass trade novels, and not as good as what's found in what is termed "mid-list" novels.

Would you ever read a future book by John Gilstrap?
Maybe. This book is what I call a "good airplane read." Gilstrap tells a good story.

D.E. from Portland, OR

Have you previously read a book by John Gilstrap?
I had not.

What other suspense/thriller authors do you usually read?
I am going to punt on this question: over the years I've read at least a thousand books in this genre and to list off a bunch of authors wouldn't be a lot of help to you and just come off as a vanity list. I will say that when I find a “new to me” established author, I generally read several if not all their books consecutively.

What did you think of NO MERCY?
I enjoyed the book. It had a tightly scripted plot and kept this reader engaged. To call it formulaic is not a slam, as escapist hyper-realism is par for the genre. The characters are likeably two-dimensional; I could envision this work as a graphic novel but oddly enough, not as a film. The author’s skills are evident, and there are a few playful asides sprinkled in that suggest he's having fun with the process.

Would you ever read a future book by John Gilstrap?
Absolutely.