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The Deadliest game - A incredible book.
Tom Clancy's The Deadliest Game was a wonderful book. Comparing his book with his last book, Virtual Vandals, This was somewhat more than expected. I enjoyed this book even more because of the huge amounts of suspension. I admit the book was very slow to begin and i thought that there was excessive amount of description and detail in the book and not enough dialect. I really think Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik did a wonderful job on the book. The story of mystery holds all the aspects a good mystery should. All and all this book would have 5 stars if there was more dialect.

Weak attempt at fantasy writing
Millions of people participate in the virtual reality game of Sarxos. At any time participants can enter, by logging into a pc via an implanted connection device, the wonderful world of Sarxos, where you can eat, drink, sleep and above all fight with opponents. Sarxos is the ideal escape from the daily troubles. But for some people this escape has become quite addictive. But suddenly strange things are happening: active players are being assaulted during their daily non-Sarxos life. Megan O'Malley, a joyful teenager, is asked by the Net Force agency to check things out. Because she is a frequent player no-one will notice that she has another mission at hand, at least that is was she thinks.
Take a break
Control your armys, crush your foes, and strike fear in the eyes of those who oppose you.Then log off, brush your teeth, take a break then lunge back into the world of Sarxos.Tom Clancy really grasps the world of science fiction in his Net Force book The Deadliest Game.I would recomend this book for one and all.The mystery lover, to the action seeker, all readers can love this book many times over. ... Read more

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An easy book to read.Worth the money.
Two young kids are found in a hotel room in an apparent suicide.The two youngsters were known to frequent the online world called Deathworld.This world is about pain and loneliness.But as the number of suicides among members of this world increases someone becomes suspicious. An easy book to read.Worth the money.
Two young kids are found in a hotel room in an apparent suicide.The two youngsters were known to frequent the online world called Deathworld.This world is about pain and loneliness.But as the number of suicides among members of this world increases someone becomes suspicious. Great Work!
I was skeptikal about reading this book at first because Tom Clancy usually writes adult novels that are, to me, boring.This book is so thrilling, that I couldnt put it down, and read it in one day.He is one of the most clever writers of our time. ... Read more

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Tom Clancy's Net Force Death Match
I am a great fan of Tom Clancy. I just cannot believe he wrote this. Truly terrible. In the bin. ... Read more

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War games as summer camp education
Together with his parents Julio Cortez returns to his country of birth: Cortequay in South America. This country has missed any technological advancement since the last twenty years and is currently organising its first democratic elections. Julio's father is a candidate for the presidency, but the opposition will stop at nothing to keep him away from power. At home Julio's Netforce friends miss him terribly. Certainly during the flight simulations organised at a summer camp, the absence of Julio influences their results during the fierce simulated air battles. Julio has always been their champion. During one of these simulations, suddenly Julio appears with the message that he got kidnapped in Cortequay. But his friends are not sure what they can do. How can they get in contact with Julio? How do they convince people that Julio and his family are in grave trouble? And most of all: is Julio's message authentic or only a trap set in a world where nothing is what it seems?
A book that makes me wanna keep reading!!!
This thriller written about a young boy and his family trapped in a virtual prison in the socialist country of Corteguay, takes place in the year 2025 when computers are our main source of daily activities. When Julio Cortez realizes he's being trapped in a prison by the Corteguayan government, he seeks imediate attention to his friends for help. Matt, Andy, Megan, Mark, and David are all shocked about what he has to say and plan to make every move possible to help their friend. The only way they are able to make contact with him are through simulated flight missions of past wars. Julio himself has had success in such simulations, but in Corteguay, technology is scarce as the citizens there have remained to tools from the 21st century. Almost all contact to the outside world is impossible. Julio's father, Ramon Cortez, is running for president here in Corteguay's first public election. The pressure on the family is intense as they face torture and death. This makes Julio's friends time limited.

The ultimate espcape T.J.

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Net Force: High Wire
...In the year 2025,Net Force Explorer Andy Moore is asked to help the Cservanka Brothers Circus to program virtual animals and a few other things. As he gets closer to Papa Cservanka's granddaughter, Syeira, a vivacious and strong willed teenager, Andy finds strange things happening under the big top. As he begins exploring the strange events, he finds that the cyber-circus could be under the threat of a black market ring. Can Andy figure everything out before someone gets hurt... including him? YES, GOOD GOOD GOOD,AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!
Damn, this book was good. Black Market+Net Force Explorer=great Net Force Explorer Novel. Longer than the other books but was a extremely good read. ... Read more

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Another great NFE book, too bad that it's a bit short...
Net Force Explorer Megan O'Malley and her friend Wilma Christensen become worried when they discover that their equestrian teammate and Wilma's boyfriend, Burt Kamen, disappears. Fortunately they find him at a combined online-offline refuge for 'runaways'. Burt reveals his reason for leaving is that his home life had become more than he could handle. How can he feel at home when his parents can't stand him? But Meg becomes suspicious hearing that Burt has gotten a job. What kind of employer would hire a runaways and troubled kids? And what kind of job? As Meg digs deeper, she finds that things are not exactly what they seem. Calling in reinforcements Leif Anderson and Mark Gridley, it's up to the three Net Force Explorers to discover what is really going on...Read more

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A good book, easy to read.
The Federation ship unfurls its sails and catches the "wave" it needs to jump into hyperspace. As the ship accelerates past the speed of light the inertial dampers kick in to keep the ship from being torn apart. Good but not Great
All of the Net Force books are good. This one was no exception. But, I like some of the more computer oriented ones than the more out of this country stuff. I am not saying that the entire book is not about computers, because it is. I just like some the deadliest game, virtual vandals, andsome of the others a little bit better. But, altogether, it is still a goodbook and I highly recommend it

Great book with awesome hi-tech stuff in it!!!!
I really liked The great race by Tom Clancy and Steve Pieczenik. Probably the main reasons I liked it were because it takes place way in the future and it had awesome technology. It was fun to read about how the peoplecould visit each other threw virtual reality and the net. Also it was agood topic on the teenagers who built the virtual ships and had to face allthe troubles of the great race!!! This is a good book for those sci-fireaders and ones who like to read about kids around their age facing andsolving problems. ... Read more

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Very poor work
I am very confused with this Clancy attempt at what it would seem as teen literature.A very dull story, almost obvious.Too boring for adults, yet confusing and truculent for kids.

Cold Case
I choose this book because I like Tom Clancy novels. Although I like Tom Clancy novels I think this one could have had more action in it instead of trying to solve an easy mystery. Perhaps if this book were more of an adult book than it would have been much more interesting. This book is only good for starting fires.
Ok I love Tom Clancy's books, but this one (disappoints). If you are going to read the Tom Clancy Net Force series, only read the adult level books. These younge adult books (stink) and are an embarrassment to Tom Clancy's name. The only good books are #1-6, dont waste your time reading anything after that. ... Read more

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Tedious beginning, mediocre ending
Madeline Green, also known as Maj, is a member of the Group of Seven: a gathering of youngsters that enjoy creating virtual simulations of historic events. Maj has just finished her simulation of a 1964 bomber plane that originally crashed on its maiden voyage. She invites the Group of Seven to watch and judge her latest creation. But early in the simulation something goes dreadfully wrong: Maj is unable to control the plane and she crashes almost directly after take-off. When it becomes clear that Roddy, the super intelligent loner of the group, has sabotaged Maj's simulation just to prove that he can, the group decides to teach Roddy a lesson. But this only inflames the situation: Roddy's out for revenge.
NET FORCE "One is the loneliest number" by Tom Clancy
My name is Mike from 1st period English II, and I am reviewing NET FORCE "One is the loneliest number" by Tom Clancy. Net Force Explorers: One is the Loneliest Number
Madeleine Green, called Maj, has spent a year perfecting one of her latest virtual sims. She decides to present it to her friends who calls themselves the Group of Seven, seven teens who are all computer whiz kids. But all it took was a few moments for one of the Group, Roddy L'Officer, to sabotage her sim program! Since Roddy has done plenty of damaging 'pranks' before, the rest of the Group decides to exile Roddy, meaning no virtmails and no sims between the friends and him. But Roddy has something up his sleeve, a new 'playroom' he has recently created. But the 'playroom' is not all he's done, he's also discovered something of pure genius, something that can be used for good... or for evil.Read more

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The future Tom Clancy style.
Set in the year 2010, Tom Clancy spins a yarn worth tons! Imaginations run wild in a virtual world and someone's crashing the system. How to find him/her in a VR World? Great reading bet you can't put it down!

Net Force: The FBI of Computers, est. 2010
Before starting the review on this book I think one thing needs to made extremely clear, although Tom Clancy's name takes up nearly a quarter of the cover this book is not written by Mr. Clancy. The series of Net Force is an idea that Tom Clancy fabricated along with Steve Pieczenik while Steve Perry was commissioned to write the series. Although not written by Clancy I would like to believe that Clancy is one of the first to read the book and makes any corrections that he sees fit. Having said that, the book is absolutely readable and does have a little of a Clancy feel to it.
still informative :)
This series may not be written by Tom Clancy but you'll surely get a lot of info from it, from legal stuff to history to medical stuff to physics and oh yes...pentjak silat! ... Read more

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My favorite NFEs in one book! Go, Leif and Meg!
The Net Force Explorers are furious! Their caption, James Winters is being suspended after being accused of murder! Now the Explorer's will do anything to prove his innocence. But not only will they have to investigate a recent murder, they will also have to delve into the past of Captain James Winters - which includes the unfortunate death of his wife that took place four years ago. The Explorer's will also have to watch their backs because someone wants to make sure that secrets are left in the dark, and will do anything to keep it that way... A good read.
Captain James Winters is accused of committing a murder he didn't commit. His own agency seems set to take him down for this crime, and it's up to the Net Force Explorers to prove that he didn't commit the crime of murder. ACTION +++++++
capt james winters is accused to commiting a crime he didnt commit, and his life long devotion to upholding the law, seems to stand for nothing when it comes to throwing him in jail and not looking back. so its up to the netforce explorers to help him. this book was action packed, so much so it kept me away from my family and friends because all i wanted to was to rewad on!!! and to be my favorite out of the entire netforce series, the ony bad thing about it was that the book was not longer, but a great book never the less. i have read this book at least 8 times. it is definatly not to be passed up!!!!! ... Read more

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All the Net Force Explorers in one book! Hurray!
All the Net Force Explorers are excited to visit the annual computer gamers' convention in Los Angeles. One of the top new computer game designers, young Peter Griffeth, is about to give a preview of his newest creation. But monsters from his game attack Matt Hunt and Maj Greene in virtual reality, then they are almost kidnapped in real life! Something is going on and it's up to the Net Force Explorers to figure out what. But their mysterious foes are turning out to be dangerous and violent, people who will do anything to achieve their evil goals. Will the NFEs be able to solve the mystery before it's 'game over'? A great read!
The dragon soars above the trees.The sun reflects of the multitude of scales covering the huge beasts back.It's great wings stretch as they beat against the air propelling the creature forward..... Grrrrrrrrrrreat!
As usual, Clancy's teen novels deliever a good plot, awesome technology, and familiar, believeable characters. Things happened a bit fast at the end, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.WONDERFUL book, a must-read,whether you're new to the Net Force series, or an old fan. ... Read more

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Only one complaint to a great story
Year 2054: Xanadu, the world's most exclusive (...) resort, is under suspicion to be a possible base for some devastating and harmful thefts done through the Net. Meg O'Malley, a Net Force Explorer, is more than willing to go undercover to discover the identity of the illusive thief. Since her father, a renowned writer, has already been asked to host a writing workshop at Xanadu, Meg is given the perfect opportunity to conduct an investigation. But the beautiful resort with its gourmet food, entertainment, and high tech virtual sites may also be one of the most deadly places to be for Meg. For without any aide from other Net Force investigators, she's on her own to track down the thief. Damn Tom Clancy
im getting tired of tom clancy showing me these brillant worlds that i cannot venture into. hence: Xanadu, i want Xanadu!!! who wouldnt like to have a dip into "net forces" version of full bandwith i do, and the all inspiring pavilions. when megan was in that virtual sim, i felt like i was there, and it scared the hell out of me. and it inticed me. this is a book you have t read, just for the shear coolness of it. you gotta love the virtual sims

Rare lack of knowledge
I usually am a fond reader of Tom Clancy�s works, may they be fictional or factual. But this thing shows a rare lack of knowledge, which I findannoying. Read more

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GREAT!
This book was, once again, a great Net Force book.Maj, a net force explorer, gets a visitor from a different country, whose dad works for the government.to keep his invention of a microp that destroys harmful micro-organisms out of the wrong hands, he sends it to america with his son.Now, the people who are trying to capture his dad, reverse the programming of the microps through the net. now maj and the other net force explorers are in a race against time to save their friend from the harmful microps.this book is a lot of fun and i highly reccomend it!

The future of the Net we know?
These Net Force books are all short, easy to read, and interesting.Like the others that I have read, this one fulfills the promise of the creaters.In this book, Maj's life becomes even more interesting than usual when ayounger visitor comes to her home - as an escapee.Her interaction andwork with other Net Force Explorers adds character and excitement to thebook.Creative design on the Net and action-adventure combine to make thisone more in a good series to get and read, for both parents and children. If this is how and what the 'Net' will become, I am all for it.Iespecially like the values transmitted by the authors in these books.Ionly wish that I had, again, a younger child to share these with now.Iplan on keeping them for my future grandchildren.Maybe by then thesebooks will read like 'history'.Keep it up, authors. ... Read more

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Book 7 in the Net Force Explorers Series
At at an NFE (Net Force Explorers) meeting, Captain James Winters warns the teens that big business secrets are being leaked on the Net, and it's most probably that this is the work of a kid hacker. NFE David Gray knows all about young geniuses for now he's working with Luddie MacPherson, creater of the 'wearable computer', HardWeare. But David knows that something is not right in the company because the recent leaks in the Net might orignate from the company HardWeare! David calls in another Net Force Explorer, Leif Anderson, and together try to sort through a tangled web of deceit and secrets. But time is running out as the number of dead bodies begins to grow... A very easy book to read.Keeps you entertained.
You've finally made it to the big leagues.Your CEO of BigCorp and one of the perks is the latest computer gadget on the market, HardWear, a suitlike vest that gives you the latest in computing power tapped right into your brain. excellent book with cool high-tech stuff
Tom Clancy's Net Force Cyberspy is an excellent book if you enjoy books with high-tech stuff.With the new technology being developed, computers are being made to allow its user to wear the computer.Net Force explorer David Gray finds a "hole" in the system.The "hole" allows cyber spies to tune into the wearer's thoughts.Reading this book may make you wonder if this could come true, and if it does, watch out. I enjoyed this book very much and I would recommend it to all readers. ... Read more

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