Reviews of Freedom's Menace

"W. Laurence Willis' debut novel, Freedom's Menace is an action-packed adventure that pits heroic agent Trevor Brice against evil mastermind An Lolo. This Asian mastermind has secured the title of Chinese premier and wages a war of terror against the United States. The secret of Lolo's power lies hidden in the volcanic fires of Hawaii; Trevor Brice must brave the wrath of Pele the Fire Goddess and many more mundane dangers to uncover the truth and save America. Freedom's Menace is a fast-paced, vivacious read that can confidently be recommended for personal reading lists and community library collections." (Midwest Book Review)

"Trevor Brice is America's last, great hope. Using the find of diamonds so extraordinary, so perfect it defies description, China has reinforced its economy and moved to take over the world. But first, they must control America, and their plans are now in effect, the launch of a silent takeover already in progress. And all that stands between America, and China's evil plans, is Trevor Brice and the scientist exploring Hawaii's most active volcano, home base of China's plan's in this area, Dr. Samantha Ellison. Adventure, adrenaline rushes, and the mad pursuit to stop the evil overtaking the world will fill Trevor Brice's world. From the assassin's bullet aimed in his direction, to a harrowing flight through a lava tunnel, the molten mass at his heels, Trevor fights to save America, and the ideals we believe in. Terrorism doesn't always come through mass destruction, or at the end of a gun. Deadly intent can be masterminded, and employed in many different directions, as you will learn.

"Mr. Willis has written an astounding adventure. A clearly imaginative, much too real novel of what could happen. Of what could be happening, even now. A thriller, an eye opening novel so powerful in the descriptions of what could be, that you'll be afraid to close your eyes at night, worried even unto your deepest nightmares, of the deadly plans being conspired. This is a must read. A novel you don't want to miss.

"Cleverly written from start to the finish. The characters so real it will leave you gasping, and a story you won't be able to lie down." (TheBestReviews.com)

"Freedom's Menace by W. Laurence Willis - The book introduces a character named Trevor Brice. He is a U.S. government super cop/tough guy/spy/do-it-all with a letter from the President to clear his path. Although not a submarine novel per se, the story does evolve around a Chinese submarine buried deep under a volcano in the Hawaiian Island found by a lady geologist Dr. Allison. They both go back down a sinkhole beside the volcano to find out why the submarine is there. Later in the book there are a couple of chapters in which a U.S. submarine takes on a Chinese boat, one of several sitting off the U.S. coast. The Chinese government wants the U.S. to surrender to them after they destroyed a city of 25,000 in Maryland. The strong willed president puts Trevor Brice to work to solve the mystery of the submarine and then later to infiltrate China and go after their leader. The book is fast paced and exciting. I was struck by the author's attention to detail. His descriptions and use of exacting measures show knowledge of his subject. I enjoyed the book and rate it a *** of *****. This is about as high as I go on a fiction read. It is available via Amazon. The author promises another in the series Spring 2003." (Ron Martini, www.rontini.com - The Submarine Store)

No author can expect to please everyone, although that would be nice. As with any writer, I enjoy receiving positive praise for my work and grimace when opinions are less than positive. So in fairness to all critics, feel free to read Mr. Culleton's comments at Rowse Reviews. http://wexfordpress.com/wexrowse.html