Deep As The Marrow is, in many ways, the perfect F. Paul Wilson book. One part medical thriller; two parts Libertarian tract; and four parts adrenaline packed, page turning action awaits the reader in this pulse-pounding kidnap-gone-wrong adventure. Like many of Wilson’s works the plot starts out in a straightforward enough manner: the President of the United States makes a speech announcing that he is ending the drug war by decriminalizing drugs. The speech triggers a complex child abduction plan by the cocaine lords of the Colombian Cali Cartel. They use a local kidnapper to abduct the daughter of the President’s doctor in order to force him to poison the President, thus ending decriminalization keeping drugs illegal and the multi-billion dollar profits flowing.
Of course, in true Wilson style, things get even more complex about half way through the tale when the kidnapping falls apart and the action really heats up! I have zero doubt that my personal struggles over only being allowed to be a part-time father to my little girl (whose mother is constantly threatening to take her even farther away from me) compounded the emotional impact of the tale, but that doesn’t mean the writing should be discounted in any way. I finished the book today when I’d only planned on reading 20-30 pages during dinner. Instead I literally couldn’t put it down until I’d raced through the last 170 or pages.
I can’t recommend Deep As The Marrow highly enough. Regardless of your political leanings or your opinion of F. Paul Wilson’s other works if you’ve ever enjoyed a thriller than this is a must-read. The characterization is strong, the plot is convoluted but easily followed, and the pacing is absolutely superb. The Associated Press said “Once in a while, a thriller comes along that is truly inspired in conception and perfect in execution. Just such a book is Deep As The Marrow by F.Paul Wilson.” I couldn’t have said it better myself.
The fact that the book completely lacks any hint of the ‘Other’ness found in the Repairman Jack tales actually makes the story that much stronger. This is a tale that could easily play out in America today. Abduction for ransom is on the rise here and even the smallest thing going wrong means the fairly straightforward business ‘deal’ can quickly spin out of control.
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11/12/2008 at 20:23 Permalink
The writer should have proof-read his review a little better, (it should be the daughter of the presidents DOCTOR, not the daughter of the presidents daughter) but other than that, the review is right on the money.
Whenever I pick the book up to reread it, I can’t put it down again either. And I’ve read it many times.
12/12/2008 at 06:46 Permalink
Great Site! There are many other Wilsonites over at Paul’s official site http://www.repairmanjack.com. It has a complete shop, message forum where Paul answers questions and interacts with his fans. (He is actually the one who posted the link to your site on his board that brought me here.
We will support you as you build your site but you should stop in and see us.
12/12/2008 at 07:24 Permalink
Thanx for the heads up, Ken. I ‘ve fixed it now.
@Tony – I read the forums pretty regularly, but have only commented a few times. Name’s Aahz.
12/12/2008 at 14:19 Permalink
I’ve read every book F. Paul Wilson has written (most at least twice), and without a doubt, “Deep as the Marrow” has my heart, which stopped several times while reading. Poppy is my favorite heroine of all time. When I grow up, I want to be like Poppy. For the record, I am all grown up, but, boy oh boy, I’d love to have Poppy’s wit, courage and spunk. You will not be disappointed in this gem.