This book is refreshing because it is not just macho action. It is not just plot driven, although the plot is good and believable. It is also character driven - some of whom you may find yourself wanting to meet. Tyler Vance has some characteristics similar to Clancy's Jack Ryan, in that Vance doesn't have a "dark side" that is so popular in many modern action heroes. Vance is just a good guy - with a real personality - period.
I enjoyed this enough to purchase and read the sequel, "A Whisper of Black", and then the delightful prequel to both, "Dwelling In The Gray".


Debut page turner   December 11, 2000
Need to pass some time without too much heavy lifting- this is for you. Good action, not a lot of plausibility. A hero who seems able to do and know everything, while still being a sensitive family man,is the center of this first in a series.


Great first effort   April 28, 2000
Being a native of Greensboro, I was attracted to this book from the first. Harvey had the locale down pat. He really captures the flavor of the Gate City. Moreover, unlike a lot of crime novels, this one gets the guns right. It may seem like a small thing but nothing is more irritating than an author who tries to be cool with his gun lingo and doesn't know diddly squat about it. Now it is on to reading his other books!


A FLASH OF FUN READING   April 11, 2000
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This 1st book of tyler vance and friends was a fun and fast read. The pace was fast for the most part and the dialouge was witty. I just recently came back from a school for my job where this book took place and it was kind of like kismet that I accidently found this new author and series while browsing in the local bookstore. Now I pride myself in knowing a good action/adventure book when I read one since I've read tons of the stuff in all genres for over 30 years. My final analysis of this guy's 1st book was a fun read and a good blend of humor and decent action sequences, but not one of the best I've read. Now don't get me wrong - its a fun and easy read and I would reccomend it, if you like a slower version of a redneck-type Die Hard. I thought it good enough and the characters banter enjoyable enough that I will read the other two books in the series. I currently just started his newest book titled DWELLING IN THE GRAY, and will be reviewing that one as soon as I finish it. Thats all folks!


Excellent book that keeps on moving   November 27, 1999
"A Flash of Red" gives non-stop action and is impossible to put down. It never stops, and it is always mixing you up and confusing you (in a good way). I would recommend this book to anyone who likes action.