Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves
Fri 04 November 2011
Teale Kuskopf-Dallas, Bachelor of Journalism
It’s not difficult to believe Matthew Reilly wanted to be a director when he grew up.
His books read exactly like action movies without the budget, and his latest book, Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves, is the most action-packed yet.
The book, released October 12, 2011, sees the return of one of Reilly’s most popular characters, Shane Schofield, call-sign ‘Scarecrow’.
It’s been seven years since the last installment of the Scarecrow series.
Readers were eager to see where Reilly would take Scarecrow after controversially killing off his girlfriend in the last book.
Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves doesn’t disappoint-in it, we see the Scarecrow and a small team of marines and civilians attempt to retake Dragon Island, an old Soviet weapons facility, from a mysterious anarchist group called the Army of Thieves.
The novel has all of Reilly’s trademarks-grisly deaths, outlandish stunts, and the appearance of the Maghook-but this novel steps it up to 11.
The Army of Thieves are Reilly’s most violent, dastardly and cunning villains yet.
Reilly is often criticised for his lack of character development, but this is perhaps his most touching novel yet.
Long-time readers will no doubt appreciate the scenes between Scarecrow and his best friend Mother, as well as an appearance from recurring character David Fairfax.
The novel also sees the introduction of new characters who will undoubtedly become fan favourites, including Mother’s “male mirror” Baba and a robot called Bertie.
Fans of Reilly are accustomed to page-turning thrillers that can’t be put down; Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves will have them on the edge of their seats until the very last page.
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