Holly Barker is a no-nonsense kind of lady. She’s smart, blunt spoken, and until recently loved her 20-year career in the US Army. However, she decides to retire from the Army following the acquittal of a colonel who has sexually harassed her. ...
Pros: Easy to read, suspense, intrigue Cons: Characters are somewhat predictable
Stuart Woods’ Orchid Beach begins with Major Holly Barker losing a sexual harassment case against another Army officer and deciding to take early retirement from the Army. Her father, a Master Sargent, introduces her to Chet Marley, an old Army...
Pros: Fast paced and suspenseful Cons: None worth mentioning
Stuart Woods is one of my favorite authors. Several years ago I picked up "Grass Roots," and since then have read almost everyone of Woods books. I am just now catching up on the most recent books. I guess I would classify his books as...
Pros: Fast read, quick dialogue, interesting characters Cons: Rather unbelievable situations
I received Orchid Beach by Stuart Woods in paperback from a friend who felt it was a pleasant enough, easy read.The main character, the female lead, Holly Barker is a heroine of enormous proportion. She is extremely well trained according to ...
Pros: Good story, easy read Cons: can't put it down!
A friend at work suggested this book to me, and while the cover caught my eye, the plot grabbed my collar. Being an ex-military policewoman, I am usually interested in these types of stories, and am usually disappointed by the ridiculousness of their...
"Orchid Beach" is a great action book for a weekend read. Stuart Woods is noted for novels that grab your attention and don't let go. He writes in an easy style that doesn't require the reader to keep a dictionary handy and has the ability to...
Pros: Good characters, suspense Cons: Some parts feel like obvious fiction
Holly Barker joins Woods' cast of strong literary characters. Like many of his other books, Woods' "Orchid Beach" is a combination of strong characters and strong storyline. Unlike some of his other books, the time spent on history and setup...
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