We next dive with Faydra to the bottom of the Yellow Sea on a dangerous mission to visit a sunken US Navy ship, courtesy of the North Koreans. We're then swept to the edge of space and back to learn why a top secret spy plane crashed. If all of this hasn't taken your breath away then, my friends, hold on to your page markers because we join a team of commandos as they attempt to board and stop a fast moving rogue warship as it steams for North Korea with a cargo of deadly ballistic missiles. In the end Harris skillfully manages to gather all of these seemingly unrelated events together into one neat and tidy bundle and then delivers his package in the form of a very dramatic and heartwarming climax.

'Fruit of a Poisonous Tree' is a well written, well plotted story. Harris writes with authority about simple heroes that we quickly come to know and love; people who we can care about. This is a good one folks. Victoria Taylor Murray..."The Lambert Series."

JAG lawyer, Lt. Commander Faydra Green, is assigned to investigate the death of Navy Seal, Paul Charma -- her very first murder case. The more she uncovers the truth, that this murder may be part of a military cover-up, the more surprises and danger she encounters. At one point, her investigation even leads her to North Korea which proves almost deadly. Her quest expands from a need to not only solve the murder but help keep the peace between three nations verging on the brink of war.

Strong multi-layered characterization, extensive military knowledge, personal experience with the setting, and a well-developed plot make this a truly enjoyable and believable read. Faydra, who happens to be the daughter of a former President, is not the only character to exhibit real depth and it was refreshing to discover that each character is far more than they first appear. Fruit of a Poisonous Tree is an outstanding suspenseful story full of intrigue and surprises. I highly recommend it and if you liked the television series, J.A.G., you'll love this book. I wait in anticipation for the next book by Norm Harris... I wouldn't even be surprised if a movie version of Fruit of a Poisonous Tree was in development since it contains all the elements of a future blockbuster!

The author's detailed knowledge of the military has obviously helped make this book all the more realistic, though the easy writing style and truly wonderful dialog has helped. What Norm Harris has achieved is an amazing book for a first time author. Like I say, if you only buy one book a month - make this it.

A well-written story if you are into the alternative rock scene in Seattle or if you can relate or identify with these characters and their lives. There are endless quotes of different songs and alternative bands. I enjoyed this story although at the end I couldn't relate to its conclusion. The story sounds almost autobiographical. If you loved "Nirvana" you love this book. Enjoy.

This is a very musical novel -- the music that's described in the novel blends well with the story and chapters. I don't usually listen to alternative music, but I did enjoy reading about Seattle's local bands. I highly recommend this novel.