Jack Q. (AlabamaJack) reviewed on 6/25/2006 + 170 more book reviews

IRON ORCHID by Stuart Woods: Former Orchid Beach, Fla., police chief Holly Barker has opted for a CIA career in Woods by-the-numbers thriller. Barely through basic training at a highly regimented CIA "training farm," Barker's class is suddenly enlisted to track down calculating killer (and opera buff) Teddy Fay. An ex-CIA agent himself, Fay uses insider information to continue assassinating international political figures who also happen to be enemies of the U.S. After an initial slow start the pace accelerates as Barker just misses Teddy in disguise in several encounters. While most of Woods characters are somewhat superficial, Barker leaves a bit to be desired. Of course there is always Barker's dog, Daisy the Doberman, to make up for any shortcomings.

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