The Caldera Incident

John Mecom has written a spellbinding thriller in The Caldera Incident. Hes a born story teller. Also,I enjoyed reading his descriptive narrative of a part of the U.S. about which I know very little.

This book is a very well-written action novel that takes place in a beautiful area of the country --- Wyomng and Montana. He weaves a good tale and describes the countryside in a very appealing way. I definitely enjoyed reading this book and would recommend it for other readers.

A great book that rivals John Grisham. Suggest you read both of Johns books. Hope he writes many more thrillers.

I met Mr. Mecom at a baseball tournament in McKinney, Tx; we were both watching grandsons play ball. I was wearing a La. Tech cap and he walked up and asked me where I got the cap. I told him I have a grandson playing football there. He advised he was from Ruston and had attended Louisiana Tech as well and that he had just written a book centered in and around Ruston, La. I told him I would get the book and read it. Having spent my summers at my grandparents farms outside of Ruston, I could not wait to get the book. Lucas Run and his first book, the Caldera Incident are both great reads. They are fast paced and hold your attention from beginning to end. He makes the characters very real and believable; a very good storyteller. I look forward to future reads from Mr. Mecom.

Fast-moving murder mystery set in an area that is clearly well-known to the author. This book would make a great film!

Ive always enjoyed novels about bears so I was disappointed when the bear pictured on the front cover only had a few pages in the story and then exited stage right, never to be seen again. I found the subject of the book to be interesting and the descriptions of Yellowstone National Park to lend authenticity to the setting. I enjoyed the character development of Jack McCarty and Liz. The one part of this book that I didnt enjoy was the pacing. One moment we were spending several chapters advancing the plot just a little and then racing toward conclusions in one chapter. I did find the plot intriguing and I was kept guessing to the last page. Overall the book is worth the money and deserving of a read.

This is the first book by a new author, John Mecom. I hope to see more of his work. One often sees Ernest Hemingways writing style depicted as containing short, declarative sentences. It strikes me, as a Hemingway fan, that Mecom could have taught Hemingway how to write short, declarative sentences. But more than that, Mecom has a gift for succinct, colorful description that is rare indeed. The book is a very interesting and exciting read, combining interwoven subplots that play off each other and keep the readers interest. There is something in this book for everyone. In addition, it seems apparent that Mecom has an eye for detail that is rarely paralleled. I hope to see more from this author. Without giving away the ending of the book, for example, the author sets up the possibility of a sequel. Whether that will be the case or not remains to be seen. The author seems to have a great imagination; and I would expect his writing to range among subjects. Time will tell.

Outstanding read from an author who has vast knowledge of the Yellowstone National Park enviorns and the technical/forensic background to create a super story. His wildlife and animal expertise is evident. A great murder mystery that will not let put down the book till finished. Looking for John Mecom to follow this with another thriller.

This is the authors third book and I have read them all. John just keeps getting better and better with each story. When jerry steinbach told me john had a new book out I put my current read on hold and was not disappointed.. Well done John. When is the next book going to be ready? The story is engaging and the characters well developed. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading a good book

John Mecom has managed to combine a murder mystery and a stunning outdoor setting-Yellowstone. he writes with the authority of a biologist and outdoorsman. This is an exciting read by the fireplace on a cold evening. The author has done a good job of setting the scene for an even more exciting sequel. This is one we may see on film someday.