Red Sky Mourning: A Thriller

This book is everything a man loves. Good tools, good plot, Good wining the bad.It is a hope in these dark days. It is a hope that good man, with a good cause will win.It is not naive - and this is good, The good man of every country are tools. That used and thrown out. Yet these are very trained tools. With good values, values of life, family and honor.There is a lot of promotion of the tools, being friends with many of the brands - to me fair play. I did mark some of the brands mentioned, and smiled about others I already have.The story line - gives a glimmer of hope.Intentionally I avoid giving here - but to me Reece - as fictional as he is, and as based on real persons as he is. Definitely a reason to train harder. Push more. Not to stop. Being balanced - it is very easy only to go the range, or the gym or doing that one thing. It takes thinking to keep the balance, between all the things you don’t want to do.I know these people really live that life, lets strive to be the best we can.

Jack Carr writes fantastic books. Red Sky Mourning had me very engrossed and a nail biter. It fills in the gap for an action thriller and also helped me get my James Bond fix. Sadly, there aren't any summer movies I am interested in seeing and on the Bond front the only things are crickets, tumbleweeds, and intervals of deafening silence. I enjoyed the book from start to finish. I love Jack's rich detail and pace. I had a great time looking for the James Bond references in the story. I also had fun imagining it as a summer blockbuster action movie. I hope Jack Carr writes another James Reece book. But if he doesn't, I am happy with the seven that he did write.

RED SKY MOURNING by Jack CarrTruly excellent. One measure of a great series is sustainability. Can the author maintain the excellence over time. Keep the reader engaged. Continue to develop the characters. Tie the current narrative into the arc of the series. Further, with a series such as this, the author needs something fresh every time. A new journey that surpasses the last installment. With a series such as this, it’s a heavy lift. In fact, when I finished reading ONLY THE DEAD last summer, that was my concern for what comes next. Where does Mr. Carr go from here? How can he possibly top this?Rest assured, RED SKY MOURNING does all of the above and more.This latest installment has everything you expect from a Jack Carr novel; intrigue, frenetic action, foreign locales, threats that cause the blood to run cold, and, of course, the cast of characters we’ve all come to love. And yet there’s more. There always is. Subtle nods to the greats of the genre and in specific, one of the godfathers, Ian Fleming. There are gems a plenty in this installment. One of them personal.I recently had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Carr, albeit it briefly. I happened to be wearing a specific shirt, and he noted that there’s a key scene in RSM where the character Ox wears the same. I had no idea. What Mr. Carr couldn’t have known is the exchange between the character Ox and Reece on p.329 – “Nice purse, by the way,” Reece said. “It’s a satchel.” (Ox replies) – is one I’ve had on multiple occasions. I laughed out loud.Loved it. So well done. Not to be missed.

Thought at times I was reading a wine review, or a culinary column, and a textbook on explaining the detailed attributes of weapons. WOW, Carr had it all. It was a good read but the ending was suspected at least three chapters from the end. Reece can do it all, despite being shot, wounded and chased. And BTW the torture scene was pretty disgusting!!!

I simultaneously read and listened to this book. With Jack Carr at the helm and Ray Porter picking up the narration, it is how shall we say…unputdownable? Mr. Carr has clearly evolved his game and is at the top of it. It’s hard to believe that he has managed the transition from world-class operator to world-class novelist, but here we are. His passion for all things war and all things books is highlighted on every page.In part, it is a book about our near-term technological potential. As such, it deals with Promethean themes. Will our technology be a blessing or a catastrophe for the world? We have entered an age of unknowns. Will AI be a benevolent force in the world, freeing us from drudgery; or will AI become AGI that becomes ASI, so incomprehensible to our puny minds that we lose all control? We don’t yet know. Will quantum computing give us the ability to solve all of our problems or just create problems so big that we will all be undone? TBD. Whatever your viewpoint on these issues, it is undeniable that they are both supremely current and interesting. Jack Carr weaves these into his story with a deft touch.The book is also a what-if scenario in the realm of the world’s two superpowers’ geopolitical postures. I won’t go into detail, but the scenes depicted are an all-too-plausible vision of what could go wrong if we continue down our respective trajectories.The characters portrayed in the novel are characteristically well-thought out and engaging. James Reece is as exciting as ever. Katie, the Hastings’s, Vic, Andy all play a solid part in moving the novel along.Most importantly, Mr. Carr is an inspiration. A warrior poet. Someone who has the background bona fides to serve as a model for those of us who still believe in the idea of this country. He respects and honors the military, in his words and actions. He also has garnered substantial cultural capital. This is no small thing.So, all in all, the book is a must-read. If you like military thrillers, you cannot go wrong.

I love the detail in all of the books. The stories are well written and I am sorry the last book is completed and I have finished the series. You won’t be disappointed in the reading of these books until it is over.

It's easily the best addition to the series! I enjoyed this book immensely. The author painted a great portrait of James Reece that is very relevant to current events. If you have liked his previous books, you will love this one!

Was a little disappointed with parts of the ending ... but I do love revenge best served cold !

As every book before this one, this has been another roller coaster read. With the tension and edge of your seat action it was hard to put this down.

too much product placement, everyone gets hurt except James Reece, too much AI, too much romance between James and the AI. Sorry, but not up to the bar already set very high.

Definitively one of the best took series' I have read and one which has left a lasting impression on who I am. I don't know what the future holds for me, but thank you Commander Carr. You opened my eyes and inspired me to be stronger, regardless of which path I choose. I pray I have the strength to make the right decisions always.

Seventh book in the series. It can surely be read stand alone given its end to end storyline. But part of reading the series is to learn, understand and follow the struggles and drives of the main character, so I recommend reading the books in order. As for the book, I’m just so impressed by Jack Carr’s research, knowledge and way of writing. He says that he’s always mindful about the time we readers invest in the book and his work, and it definitely shows in the way that each sentence adds to the story and flow. Needless to say, I just love the books and as soon as I reach the last page I’m hoping that the next one comes out soon. This is a must read for anyone into the genre of political thrillers. Thanks a lot and great work Jack Carr!