Book Reviews of Contest

I'm not normally a person that reads this genre but I couldn't put it down. A real page turner filled with action all the way through. Made me a BIG fan of this author. He is in his late 20s and is from Austrailia. No hanky panky and he makes a great read especially for those young men who are between the ages of young adult to adult where it's hard to find something that will hold your attention.

I liked this book, it was an interesting premise - a contest between one representative of each of the 7 different alien races - humans are included even though they don't have a clue about the whole thing. The aliens were interesting and you wonder how on earth our human representative will survive... good, fast read...

So much better than I expected! I've never been one to read books about monsters, but with this one.. it was so much mor about the mans survival, and getting his 8 year old daughter out alive.. wonderful book.

I read this book based on an online recommendation where I input authors that I liked and they gave me the suggestion of reading Matthew Reilly. I did like the book, there was plenty of non-stop action/adventure, was an unpredictable, non-formula story. The only thing lacking in the book was character development. We are introduced to several characters throughout the book, but I never really connected with any of them because they were superficial. But considering this was Matthew Reilly's first book, written when he was 19, I definitely plan on reading more of his books. I expect more non-stop action/adventure, and hope to see more character development.

An interesting read. Extra-terrestrials use Earth as the place for an intergalactic warrior contest. A human is entered without knowing and without any clue that ET's really exist. A bloodbath ensues.
Will the human survive?

Matthew Reilly has established himself as a good writer of techno-thrillers and hyperthrillers. This book offers more of the same in the form of an intergalactic battle to the death in a labrinyth (which is actually the New York Public Library). The aliens and their guides provide much of the action as well as humor. Dr. Stephen Swain, the human chosen to represent his species in the contest, finds himself battling assorted humanoid and reptilian species while trying to keep his young daughter free from harm. It's more slam-bang than, say,the stories of Isaac Asimov, but it's a very good read for a rainy day.

Great book! I couldn't put it down. Read it in one night...super fast pace!

This is a SF thriller about a man struggling to stay alive in an interstellar contest that can have only one surviving participant. It's a fast-paced, easy read with lots of action. Fans of Rollins and the Child/Preston writing team will likely enjoy this book.

Fans of Stephen King's "Running Man" will love this book...a similar theme as one man struggles to survive a strange "game"....GREAT book!

I was a little disappointed. Somewhat jumbled at times and often quite unbelievable. Quick paced and an easy read, but could have been much better.

a good Reilly book!

This book was outstanding. Non-stop action and suspense. I read it in one night because Matt Reilly honestly does not let you put the book down. 4.5/5 stars for me, this book was amazing for a debut novel. WOW!

Great book. Can't wait to read the next one. All of his books are full of action from the beginning to the end. Would recommend to anyone who likes action filled books.

Great book! Original concept, far out characters! Couldn't put it down!

LOVE, LOVE, LOVED THIS BOOK. THE PRENOTE TELLS YOU THAT IT WAS NOT THAT GOOD OF A SELLER BECAUSE IT IS THE AUTHORS FIRST BOOK, BUT THAT WAS WRONG, WRONG, WRONG. ACTION PACKED FROM BEGINNING TO END IS ALL I CAN SAY. THIS BOOK HAD ME TURNING PAGES JUST TO SEE WHAT WOULD HAPPEN. GREAT FAST PACED READ THAT WILL KEEP YOU UP. THE INDIGNATION, GALL, AND GENERAL SCENARIO OF THE STORY LINE WILL INCENSE AND ANGER YOU, THEN PULL YOU IN UNTIL YOU CANT SIT STILL FOR THE SUSPENSE. GREAT JOB MATTHEW. IT MAY BE HIS FIRST BUT IT IS DEFINITELY ONE OF HIS BEST.

This was an awesome book! I read late into the night because I just couldn't put it down. I highly recommend it.

I really enjoyed this book, read it over three evenings. It's a somewhat far fetched tale, but is highly entertaining and certainly keeps you turning the pages.

This was a great book! Fast paced from beginning to end

Hero tossed into a galactic survival game held in a New York library. Lots of aliens, lots of chasing and being chased. A fun no-brainer. Super quick read.

Very good book. Very suspenseful!!!

Non stop action packed book.

SciFi book with an nteresting idea and individuals. Not for the faint at heart.

Dr. Stephen Swain finds himself locked in the after-hours NY Public Library. He's been chosen for a night of fun and games. And he's not alone.

Very... interesting. Not quite what I was expecting. Quick read.

Really good read

This book was very exciting, I could not put it down.

THis is a very good book. The action is really non stop and it is very fun.

Fast paced and wild entertainment - patina of horror about it.

What a cool concept! This book was full of surprises.

Very good story of a fight to the death inside the New York Public Library.

Like all Reilly books non stop action. Very fun book.