Title: The Intercept
Author: Dick Wolf
Published December 26, 2012
387 pages, Hardcover
ISBN: 9780062064837 (ISBN10: 0062064835)
Rating: 3.84
Overview
In the heart of New York City, Detective Jeremy Fisk of the Intelligence Division is on high alert as the city prepares for a major event. After an incident on a commercial jet, Fisk suspects that a much larger and dangerous plot is about to unfold.
With the clock ticking, Fisk and his partner Krina Gersten race against time to find a missing passenger who could hold the key to stopping the impending disaster. As the city gears up for the big day, Fisk and Gersten must navigate through the crowds and chaos to uncover the truth and save countless lives.
Will they be able to solve the mystery before it’s too late? The fate of the city rests on their shoulders.
About the Author
Meet Richard Anthony “Dick” Wolf, an accomplished American producer who specializes in crime dramas such as Miami Vice and the Law & Order franchise. His talent has earned him numerous awards, including an Emmy Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Wolf started his career as an advertising copywriter at Benton & Bowles, creating commercials for Crest toothpaste while also writing screenplays in the hopes of pursuing a film career. During this time, he briefly collaborated with Oliver Stone on a screenplay.
Wolf later moved to Los Angeles, where he had three screenplays produced, including Masquerade starring Rob Lowe and Meg Tilly, which was well received.
Wolf then transitioned to television, working as a staff writer on Hill Street Blues and earning his first Emmy nomination for an episode he wrote. He later became a supervising producer on Miami Vice.
Wolf’s Law & Order franchise, which ran from 1990 to 2010, tied Gunsmoke for the longest-running dramatic show in television history and has been nominated for the most consecutive Emmy Awards of any primetime drama series. Wolf serves as creator and executive producer of the two current Law & Order drama series, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Law & Order: UK, and was also involved with several others that have since been cancelled.
Wolf’s company produced Twin Towers, a 2003 Academy Award-winning Short Documentary about two brothers, one a policeman and the other a fireman, who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. He was also involved in the production of a theatrical documentary about the popular rock group The Doors, titled When You’re Strange.
Wolf has received numerous personal honors for his contributions to the entertainment industry, including the Award of Excellence from the Banff Television Festival and the Anti-Defamation League’s Distinguished Entertainment Industry Award. He is also an Honorary Consul general of Monaco and is involved in the principality’s annual Television Festival.
Wolf has supported several politicians, including former US President George W. Bush and Fred Thompson, who sought the Republican nomination for President in 2008 with help of the national attention he gained playing the district attorney on Law & Order.
Wolf also received a “Special Thanks” credit for an episode of NBC’s Community that paid homage to his Law and Order series.
In 2012, Wolf developed Chicago Fire, a drama about a group of men and women working at the Chicago Fire Department. The series premiered to modest ratings and reviews on NBC in October of that year.
Editoral Review
In “The Intercept,” acclaimed TV producer Dick Wolf delivers a gripping and thrilling novel that is sure to captivate readers from page one. Published in December 2012, the book blends elements of both thriller and crime fiction, offering a fast-paced and suspenseful narrative that is underscored by a deep exploration of privacy, surveillance, and the justice system.
Set in the heart of New York City, “The Intercept” follows NYPD detective Jeremy Fisk and his partner, Krina Gersten, as they race against the clock to thwart a terrorist attack on the city’s subway system. As Fisk and Gersten dig deeper into the case, they find themselves embroiled in a deadly game of cat and mouse, facing off against a dangerous and elusive criminal mastermind who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals.
While the plot of “The Intercept” may be relatively formulaic, what sets the book apart is Wolf’s deft hand at character development and pacing. Fisk and Gersten are both complex and nuanced characters, imbued with their own personal struggles and motivations that elevate their roles beyond mere archetypes.
The book is also carefully paced, with Wolf building tension and suspense throughout the narrative to keep readers on the edge of their seats. Moreover, “The Intercept” is a book that is deeply relevant to modern times.
In an age where government surveillance and privacy concerns are at the forefront of public discourse, the novel offers a timely meditation on these issues, questioning the morality and efficacy of certain security measures in the face of terrorism. That said, the book is not without its flaws.
Some readers may find themselves frustrated with certain elements of the plot, which can feel a bit convoluted at times. Additionally, while the characters are largely well-written, there are instances where their dialogue can feel stilted or overly expositional.
All in all, “The Intercept” is a solid and entertaining read that is sure to please fans of the genre. While it may not be a groundbreaking work, it is nevertheless an expertly-crafted thriller that delivers an engaging and relevant story.
For those looking for a fast-paced and intelligent crime novel, “The Intercept” comes highly recommended. Rating: 4/5 stars.
