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"A hell of a journey into the heart of darkness. McTeer inherits the keys of the high adventure novel from the likes of Wilbur Smith, Desmond Bagley, and Hammond Innes."
--Paul Bishop, author of Chalk Whispers
"A riveting, white-knuckle read, with writing so vivid you'll believe you are sitting right there in the plane's cockpit with these unforgettable characters. McTeer is a natural-born storyteller who writes with the authority of a real adventurer. He doesn't just talk the talk—he has actually walked the walk."
--Tess Gerritsen, author of The Sinner
"McTeer walks the reader into a treacherous maze where entanglement and evil wait at every turn. This is a journey where there are no right moves, no one is to be trusted and there are no clear exits… A spine-tingling novel from beginning to end."
--Steve Zettler, author of The Second Man and Double Identity
"A stunning debut: taut, dark, and unputdownable."
--Molly Brown, author of Invitation To A Funeral
"A thrilling tale of a talented pilot addicted to adventure… [McTeer] so deftly handles plot, subplots, and characterization that only on landing do you realize you’ve been gripping the armrests."
--Jimmy Fox, author of Deadly Pedigree and Lineages and Lies
"An intriguing, action filled trip into the dangerous underworld of drug smuggling. A pilot's perspective gives the story authenticity. The Guajira Peninsula setting is vividly evoked."
--Judith Van Gieson, author of Land of Burning Heat
"[Mcteer] climbs into the cockpit and hauls the reader into the air, where the riveting action comes nonstop."
--Publishers Weekly
"The author uses a blunt, almost terse style that at times feels like stream of consciousness. The net effect is that the reader feels present, thrust alongside Alan and Mario as they fight for their lives through jails, compromised settings and harrowing escapes…Kudos to Alan McTeer for a fine tale…RED ZONE is the real deal."
--Ron Chapman, Producer/Host at KNUM (NPR)
"A compelling read… McTeer deftly sketches dozens of characters on both sides of the law who seem neither completely good or completely bad. They're part of a system with its own rules straddling what passes for law in that part of the world."
--Canadian Press
"This thriller has it all, from fiery plane crashes to third world prisons. Canadian author Alan McTeer mixes his aerial expertise with a sharp writing style that has the reader scrambling to turn pages."
--The Herald News (Panama City, FL)
"McTeer masterfully creates a spellbinding adventure thriller rich with visual definition so much that you can easily imagine his story on the big screen; it easily entertains."
--Compulsive Reader
"No, it’s not the latest Colin Farrell action/adventure film—not yet, at least. It's a new novel by first-time author, Alan McTeer. The story is exhilarating, the writing is clear and effortless, and the characters are so alive that they practically jump off the page. This surprising new addition to my Highly Recommended List will have you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last."
--NightsAndWeekends.com
"…sure to become a best seller… Red Zone is at times humorous, insightful and enlightening. It is a very entertaining story. The drug smuggling in South America and the corruption found in the countries there make for interesting plot elements…"
--BVSreviews.com
"A fast read, an interesting yarn, and a terrifying trip through hell and back. The personal insight of the horrors of Latin American jails and justice, especially when they have a 'Gringo' on their hands, could only have been told by someone who had endured them personally."
--Metro Syndicate
"McTeer weaves a good tale, and his skill at plainspoken reportage provides a vivid account of his horrific experiences… Engaging characters combined with a wicked sense of humor make for some very entertaining reading..."
--Norm Goldman writing for www.bookpleasures.com, www.blether.com, bookideas.com and bestreviews.com
"The author does an excellent job of showing how two naïve Americans lose their illusions of justice and learn to mete out their own despite overwhelming odds. We rated it a very high four hearts."
--Heartland Reviews
"A cast of great characters that live and breathe on the page. You can't forget that some of them smell bad, others wear designer clothes, and a few are unpredictably violent. There is a bit of good in even the most evil drug smuggler, and a bit of corruption in even the prettiest girl. Even people Alan meets only briefly remain memorable to me; his thumbnail sketches are fantastic… McTeer has created a book that blends the breathtaking pace of fiction with the honesty of real life."
--AbsoluteWrite.com
"Continuous nail biting drama… RED ZONE really makes you ponder how the choice of a split second, on a decision that seems only a minor detail, can somehow become the deciding factor in the course of events that has become your life… with the turn of each page, you will find yourself forgetting to exhale."
--Wordswordswords.com
* Newsday (NY) featured RED ZONE in a "Part Two" article on the trend of blurring the line between fiction and nonfiction. |
