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The new action thriller from the SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLING author of Scimitar SL-2
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Tensions between Siberia and Moscow are running high, but the sudden disappearance of leading top-tier Siberian politicians and oil executives sparks open outrage in the vast lands east of the Ural. Terrified that Siberia will sever their ties and deprive Russia of its most important oil source, Moscow turns to a new supplier in the South Atlantic: the Falkland Islands. In an undercover mission, they persuade Argentina to invade the islands again. In return for oil rights, Moscow's hunter-killer submarine, Viper 157, will take out the British aircraft carrier arriving to recapture the islands, leaving Argentina free to claim the 'malvinas.'
The United States are furious at this act of international piracy - and the fact that their largest oil giant owns the very same oil rights. Under the stern eye of Admiral Morgan, the navy SEALs bring in the legendary Commander Rick Hunter. Their mission: to hammer Argentina's military and free the Falklands. For the fabled Hunter, the assignment has struck close to home. His English brother-in-law and an SAS special forces team are trapped on East Falkland, on the run from an Argentine shoot-to-kill man-hunt, out of contact...
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Well, I am a real Robinson fan (based on many of his other books). But this book is......well.....not good! You almost get the feeling his agent was on his back to get another novel 'out on the shelves' ASAP. Well, in that respect he succeeded. But the quality of this book is just quite unbelievably bad. If you really want to buy this book, go get it from your local library as it will save you a fiver and the walk will do you good. Otherwise, if you like your submarine warfare novels, go try out Joe Buff or one of the other more recent military/techno-thriller/political authors!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
In the synopsis, PR states that he's had little or no advice on writing this book. From reading the book, it looks like it's not been edited either....
It's Blair and Government beating is astounding - And I'm no fan of either myself. I did find myself thinking, at one point, that he had some points about the military being run down, but then I'd find myself thinking that he's just on his political high horse.
I'm a huge fan of Patrick Robinson, but this book was a massive let down. If I wanted political rhetoric, I'd've bought something else.
I've given it 2 stars instead of 1 as the story does bring back one of my favorite characters and despite the political nonsense is a "brain in neutral" book - not unlike a Die Hard film really (without the politicism).
It's Blair and Government beating is astounding - And I'm no fan of either myself. I did find myself thinking, at one point, that he had some points about the military being run down, but then I'd find myself thinking that he's just on his political high horse.
I'm a huge fan of Patrick Robinson, but this book was a massive let down. If I wanted political rhetoric, I'd've bought something else.
I've given it 2 stars instead of 1 as the story does bring back one of my favorite characters and despite the political nonsense is a "brain in neutral" book - not unlike a Die Hard film really (without the politicism).
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If I could have given this 0 stars I would have done. I stopped reading after 150 pages when Robinson annoyed me too much. It is a shame, as I have always found Admiral Morgan a very interesting character. Unfortunately the rest of the book is a shambles. Poorly researched, and sloppy throughout (well throughout those 150 pages anyway). Robinson fell into his usual trap of letting his own political views bias his writing. Unfortunately he made statements with regards to British politics that are plain incorrect. There are also other statements which, while a matter of opinion, are stomach churningly one sided and right wing, ie. "the guiding light of goodness and purpose that had always gripped Margaret Thatcher"
His grasp on all things British is poor at best, but unfortunately he passes himself off as an expert. PLEASE AVOID THIS BOOK.
Utterly
His grasp on all things British is poor at best, but unfortunately he passes himself off as an expert. PLEASE AVOID THIS BOOK.
Utterly
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GHOST FORCE
I have not come across Patrick Robinson as an Author before. I selected GHOST FORCE from a public library, because it offers a likely scenario as to how Britain might respond IF... Read more
Published 1 month ago by DAVID ISHERWOOD
Going through the motions...
Having read a couple of Patrick Robinson's previous "-class" novels I had high hopes that this book would be up to their standard. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jim in NZ
Hold on to your seat
Patrick Robinson writes a belivable yarn. This tale like so many before is totally plausible and it will keep you gripped fropm the word go. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ms. J. K. Moore
poor, poor and err poor
Am I the only one to find the character of Arnold Morgan thoroughly tedious and unbelievable, the character of Jimmy Ranshawe (if I remember his name correctly) totally pointless... Read more
Published 20 months ago by joe bloggs
Cliches and stereotypes abound
Previous books have worked well but like other reviewers almost stopped reading.
The Britsih are stiff upper lip fools,The Argetinians great tactically. Read more
The Britsih are stiff upper lip fools,The Argetinians great tactically. Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2008 by CookeyUK1947
Excellent job!!!
This is one of the best books I have ever read, right up with Nimitz class and Kilo class. The story involves a new setting to the Falklands, which was excellent, although they... Read more
Published on 27 Jan 2008 by Bravo Zero
Not researched. Not plausible
What a disappointment after Nimitz and Kilo class. I suppose things started going wrong from the start. The Royal Navy would not commit mass suicide just to 'obey orders'. Read more
Published on 26 Nov 2007 by John Kemp
Absolute rubbish
This book as many other reviewers have noted is filled with inaccuracies and simplistic political overtones. Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2007 by V. Clark
Not the best
Written by someone who understands neither the military nor the Faklands nor international politics. Read more
Published on 13 Oct 2007 by Susan Soames
Bemused
A new Patrick Robinson book, good I thought, wish i'd never bothered. I found the book to be an absolute insult to intelligence. Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2007 by Iain
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