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Book Review
Sweepers begins with a prologue in 1969 Vietnam, with a SEAL in desperate trouble and a Swift boat coming to pick him up. The action then shifts to Washington, D.C., in 1995. The Judge Advocate General of the U.S. Navy is meeting with a homicide detective about one of his newly-minted admirals. Some introduction of characters and exposition has to take place before the reader is plunged into the complex and exciting plot. Karen Lawrence, a Navy Commander, is assigned to help with the inquiry concerning Admiral Sherman (who was captaining that Swift boat), assisted by "Train" von Rensel, an ex- Marine. The reader and the protagonists gradually learn that a terrible revenge is being attempted against Sherman. This is not just any old avenger, however, but someone who penetrates locked houses and seems to know what Karen and Train are doing before they do. Meanwhile, they seem to be battling other forces besides the avenger, and Sherman seems to have his own secrets. All this "seemingness" creates suspense, though the characters are the types in whom the reader has confidence. However, with murders being committed and the Navy wanting results, it takes all their ingenuity and ability to cope with the threats against themselves as well as against Sherman. Don't expect great characterization. It's not that kind of novel, but if you like your heroines beautiful, brave, and bright, and your heroes tough and tender, this is a book for you.
Sweepers is available at the Mary Willis Library.
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