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Scarecrow Returns Mass Market Paperback – 26 December 2012

by Matthew Reilly (Author)

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Book 4 of 4: Shane Schofield

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From the internationally bestselling author, the fourth novel in the thrilling Scarecrow series featuring "some of the wildest and most sustained battles in an action thriller in a long time...and a little bit of conspiracy (Chicago Tribune).

From the internationally bestselling author, the fourth novel in the thrilling Scarecrow series featuring "some of the wildest and most sustained battles in an action thriller in a long time (Chicago Tribune).

A Cold War doomsday device hidden deep in the Arctic.

A mysterious terrorist group about to unleash havoc upon an unsuspecting world. Only one team close enough to sabotage them.

Captain Shane Schofield, call sign "Scarecrow," and his ragtag band of Marines and civilians are outnumbered and outgunned. But with only a few short hours till Armageddon, Scarecrow and his soldiers bravely undertake an edge-of-your-seat, white-knuckle adventure to save the Earth from total annihilation.

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496 pages
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English
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Pocket Books
Publication date

26 December 2012
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10.48 x 2.79 x 17.15 cm
ISBN-10

1416577602
ISBN-13

978-1416577607
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"For fans of action, [Matthew Reilly] is essential reading."

--"Library Journal"

"Matthew Reilly is the king of hard-core action."

--Brad Thor, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Full Black"

"Matthew Reilly novels should come with health warnings on the cover. . . . [T]he non-stop life-threatening action . . . is not for the faint-hearted. It's a wild ride."

--"The Daily Telegraph "(Australia)

"Nobody writes action like Matthew Reilly."

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"Some of the wildest and most sustained battles in an action thriller in a long time. . . . Nonstop action, lots of explosions--and a little bit of conspiracy."

--"Chicago Tribune"

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Matthew Reilly is the New York Times and #1 international bestselling author of numerous novels, including The Four Legendary Kingdoms, The Tournament, The Great Zoo of China, The Five Greatest Warriors, The Six Sacred Stones, Seven Deadly Wonders, Ice Station, Temple, Contest, Area 7, Scarecrow, and Scarecrow Returns, as well as the children's book Hover Car Racer and the novella Hell Island. His books have been published in more than twenty languages in twenty countries, and he has sold more than 7.5 million copies worldwide. Visit him at MatthewReilly.com and at Facebook.com/OfficialMatthewReilly.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pocket Books; Reprint edition (26 December 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 496 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1416577602
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1416577607
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.48 x 2.79 x 17.15 cm

Best Sellers Rank: 281,404 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 865 in Australian & Oceanian Literature
- 2,311 in Terrorism Thrillers (Books)
- 5,732 in Espionage Thrillers (Books)

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Matthew Reilly is the international bestselling author of eight novels: The 6 Sacred Stones, 7 Deadly Wonders, Ice Station, Temple, Contest, Area 7, Scarecrow, and the children's book Hover Car Racer, and one novella, Hell Island. His books are published in more than eighteen languages in twenty countries, and he has sold more than 3.5 million copies worldwide.

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Jean Seifert

Fast Pace

Reviewed in Australia on 20 May 2018

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One thing for sure Mathew never fails to keep the adrenaline pumping when you read his stories. The documentation leading up to a crisis and in fact all the way through leaves you in no doubt as to what is going on in this very complex story. It is scary in the fact that this could really happen in our time! An opportunistic, crazy group of combatants taunt the world with their even crazier and violent leader who is a pathological and psychotic torturer who takes pleasure in eroding all animal resolve. The call to arms by the Pentagon and plan are manic with lots of deviations. Some surprises are in store for the reader! However I did find one small section of the story involving a locomotive lacking in the way a purging resulted.
I recommend this book as a great read for action and horror.

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Grant

Classic Matthew Reilly!

Reviewed in Australia on 31 December 2021

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Classic Matt Reilly! If you are buying this book and have read his others, you won't be disappointed. If buying this for a present, make sure to buy the rest because the reader will want them all, trust me! Addictive reading!

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Ray O.

Yet another exciting sequel

Reviewed in Australia on 24 March 2019

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After the tragic events of Scarecrow, Shane Schofield is finally back in action. Unfortunately, his team is very shrunken down compared to previous novels. This does not distract from the fast paced action. And the French make yet another appearance...

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Paul Bonwick

This series grips my imagination.

Reviewed in Australia on 17 February 2019

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I’m really a sci fi reader but this series blew me away. So much so, that I’m now a Matthew Reilly fan as well.

Reviewed in Australia on 22 November 2018

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I really enjoyed all the Scarecrow books in the series.This one did not let me down.

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Scarecrow for the win...again.

Reviewed in Australia on 19 April 2021

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Took a little to get into this one but that was soon fixed! Another great Scarecrow adventure to enjoy! Get on it!

Reviewed in Australia on 20 August 2019

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As often as I find a new series I get bored. This however is not boring in the least. I loved this series. A pity it has ended. If or when a new Scarecrow book comes out I'll be buying it.

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Kindle Customer Frank Atherton

Matthew Reilly is awesome

Reviewed in Australia on 31 January 2020

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I guess it's because I have become a major fan of The Scarecrow and Jack West Junior.
I'm hooked big time.

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Manda

Reilly on the ball again

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 January 2013

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I was introduced to Matthew Reilly books quite by accident,when persuaded to read the original series,which despite having glanced at,never thought the descriptions on the back covers seemed that exciting...how wrong I was!

One of my top three writers now,along with Chris Kuzneski and Andy McDermott, absolutely brilliant adventure books,well researched and keep you so engrossed you lose all track of time.

This book is a continuation of the scarecrow character ( on of two distinct characters in two book series he does) and to be fair,even you haven't read the others in the series you really need to read them first as it helps follow the stories better,although it is not essential......but I bet you buy the others later!!,

Scarecrow is the main character,called that because of scars over his eyes when a pow,is in the marine corps and it is based around almost suicidal operations he gets involved in,where his seems to be only team (of misfits) available. Sounds a bit cliche but all the books well researched and brilliantly written

Word of warning,if you have bought the " Army of Thieves" in this series don't buy this....it is same book but this is the American title.

Matthew Reilly is an Australian writer,which you can tell as the heros are far more realistic,usually with injuries and issues,not all 6'4" hunks(well not the men anyway) like the majority of American authors heros.

If you like serious robust adventure,buy it,you won't be disappointed

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Loved it!!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 December 2012

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I absolutely loved this book. Matthew Reilly is my favourite action writer. He has the ability to grab you by the throat and not let go until the book is finished.
I have to say I'm really glad Scarecrow is back, I've missed him. The title is a bit naff but that does not reflect on the contents at all. The Army of Theives picks up from where the last one left off. Scarecrow has been sent to the Arctic to test prototype equipment almost as a punishment for his escapades. The French are out for his blood and it makes sense to have him as far away as possible. It also means he is there with a mixture of Army guys and civilians.
This sets things up very well for what is to come, though I will not give any spoilers about the story. Permit me to say, though, how happy I was to see the return of Mother and the additions of Baba and Bertie were inspired. I'll be interested to see what happens with Champion as well.
Please remember, Matthew Reilly writes FICTION. You must temporarily suspend belief when reading one of his books. They are not intended to be educational aids. They are FUN!!! And boy, is this book fun.
I must caution you, though, there are some torture scenes that are extremely graphic and even I found myself skimming those pages. However, they are not purely gratuitous so don't be put off.
I hope this is not the last we see of Scarecrow, Mother, Baba and Bertie. It was a rollercoaster read that I didn't put down until it was finished.

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Scarecrow is back - better read as a book - not on Kindle

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 April 2021

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Loved the story but wish I had bought the book rather than having it on Kindle. Matthew Reilly likes to put diagrams in his books for the layout of areas etc but they are impossible to see on the Kindle and sometimes they just really need to be seen to understand some of the story.

Cave Canem

Typical Reilly fare

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 May 2013

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OK, I've read all his books, and I thought the Jack West Jr books sort of lost their way. However, this one is back on form.

It's typically over the top, but only Reilly can get away with that. Needless to say, I enjoyed it and finished in a day.

I'll accept that his stories will be loved by some and hated by others, as a 500 page battle scene where belief has to be suspended is not everyone's cup of tea, but I did like this one. Nice twist too, or a couple of them towards the end.

As for the story, it's the usual Reilly fluff of Scarecrow taking on impossible odds, as well as killer polar bears. Of course he only runs out of bullets when it suits, but so what. Role on the next book, I'm in if the author can keep up to this level.

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Amazing!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 May 2012

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Matthew Reilly - since I picked up his first book 'Ice Station' I was hooked. It was unlike anything I'd ever read before and was not 'my type' of book, but I really hardly put it down before I'd devoured all the pages.

I continue to love Matthew Reilly, he is the only author i buy on pre-release... But THIS book is truly fine.

The intrigue, the fact that it focuses on one location as Ice Station did and the fact that Matthew has grown in skill and matured well as a story-teller really shows.

I won't go into plot, but can say it is enticing and (semi) believable.

If you are fan of Ice Station or indeed a fan of Matthew Reilly (and enjoyed the early series' of 24 cos that is the only thing I can equate) then buy this, throw the kids into a home for a bit and read and savour and enjoy!

Love it!

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