- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Penguin; New Ed edition (2 Nov 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0140177256
- ISBN-13: 978-0140177251
- Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 11 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 104,106 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The dreams of an idle life in the paradise of the Bahamas are shattered when the discovery of a derelict, bullet-ridden yacht brings in the local police and the drug-runners. Nick Breakspear, desperate to escape his famous parentage, invalided out of the Marines, was heading only for peace, but the quixotic impulse makes him take up a challenge - and a lucrative offer - and he allows himself to be hired, for a private war, by a smooth-talking US presidential candidate. And it is the skills drawn from his depised father's world that will enable him to survive.
About the Author
Bernard Cornwell, author of the Sharpe series, as well as THE WINTER KING, ENEMY OF GOD and most recently EXCALIBUR, lives in Cape Cod, USA, where he sails whenever he's not writing.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I have always enjoyed Bernard Cornwall's writing, this book was good, but as an action adventure story not as interesting for me as his other books
But having said that, I am used to reading his historical fiction stories, so possibly this was the reason that I could not settle with this one, plus I found the ending a little bit abrupt, but again that was my feeling.
The writing was up to his usual standard, so, it is still an excellent read.
But having said that, I am used to reading his historical fiction stories, so possibly this was the reason that I could not settle with this one, plus I found the ending a little bit abrupt, but again that was my feeling.
The writing was up to his usual standard, so, it is still an excellent read.
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having read and re-read (and read again!) all of Bernard Cornwells historical novels I approached this, my first stab at reading one of his modern novels. I was not disappointed. His hero, Nick Breakspear is likeable, believable and not a superhuman (unlike in some other author's books where the hero is so macho as to be totally unbelievable) in other words normal. The other characters both "goodies" and baddies" are portrayed with the usual Cornwell precision. What a character Maggot is! The story travels at break neck speed and you won't want to put it down until the last page. I usually judge a book by my desire to read it again and this is definately one of those.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Crackdown is a adventure book. Simple as that. Don't expect the similar style of writing to Cornwell's others as I get the impression he had deliberately sat down to test another technique. He has succeeded but this is much more of a standard novel rather than an epic style like the Warlord Trilogy or even the Gallow's Thief.
The gist of the story is that an Ex-Marine desperate to escape from the grips of his ostentatious father drifts to the Caribbean isles and sets up as a charter captain. This rest of the adventure is about the war on drugs. I can't help but feel that perhaps Cornwell has a history with the substance and that perhaps a close family member has been affected because he writes with such venom when he describes cocaine. This is an avant garde subject for the early 1990's so it isn't like he is jumping on the anti drug band wagon. The characters are fun and dynamic but don't expect anything too Sharpe like because you will be disappointed but at the same time I finished the book looking forward to hearing from Nick again.
In short I was keen on the book and enjoyed reading it. The subject matter is dealt with in a heavy handed manner but I suspect Cornwell doesn't care if anyone reads it as this is HIS own weapon and his way of hitting out on drug users and pushers. I think he seems himself as the Senator rather than as Nick (maybe a bit of both). Well worth a read if you find a copy or just like Cornwell. The only negative is that he did not have his usual stab at organised religion which I find highly entertaining.
The gist of the story is that an Ex-Marine desperate to escape from the grips of his ostentatious father drifts to the Caribbean isles and sets up as a charter captain. This rest of the adventure is about the war on drugs. I can't help but feel that perhaps Cornwell has a history with the substance and that perhaps a close family member has been affected because he writes with such venom when he describes cocaine. This is an avant garde subject for the early 1990's so it isn't like he is jumping on the anti drug band wagon. The characters are fun and dynamic but don't expect anything too Sharpe like because you will be disappointed but at the same time I finished the book looking forward to hearing from Nick again.
In short I was keen on the book and enjoyed reading it. The subject matter is dealt with in a heavy handed manner but I suspect Cornwell doesn't care if anyone reads it as this is HIS own weapon and his way of hitting out on drug users and pushers. I think he seems himself as the Senator rather than as Nick (maybe a bit of both). Well worth a read if you find a copy or just like Cornwell. The only negative is that he did not have his usual stab at organised religion which I find highly entertaining.
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Summer read?
I read this one summer when I had covered all of the new releases from the usual authors I read. I have read a lot of Cornwell over the years and have enjoed a lot of it, but... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jo C
Different to his other novels
This is a branch out from his usual historical stuff, it is about drug smuggling. It is very good and well worth the read, but it is not Sharpe.
Published 3 months ago by Frankie
First rate thriller
CRACKDOWN Bernard Cornwell 1990
I have for a long time, personally believed, that Cornwell's sailing adventures are some of his best writing. Read more
I have for a long time, personally believed, that Cornwell's sailing adventures are some of his best writing. Read more
Published 10 months ago by The Black Brigand
Not for me
Read this book some years ago and wasn't impressed. I love Bernard Cornwell books but this one seems to be one that he wrote when he was still learning to write.
Published 18 months ago by Simply Grey
cracking good read
yes this is an yearly Bernard Cornwell book but it realy is a cracking good yarn I could not put it down.
Published 22 months ago by J. Alder
Easy read
Hadn't read this Bernard Cornwell before although it is obviously a fairly early one. Exciting book, easy reading, enjoyed it.
Published on 12 Jan 2010 by Ann
More Sailing from Cornwell
As before if you like sailing it is interesting. Some adventure but thisis not what he does best so it didnt grip the way the Sharpe and Harlequins do.
Published on 23 Sep 2008 by CN
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