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by Patrick Robinson (Author)
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  • Paperback: 576 pages
  • Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd; New edition edition (7 Jun 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0099474352
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099474357
  • Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 11 x 3.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 2.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 22,560 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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 is 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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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Bemused, 6 Aug 2007
By Iain (Enfield) - See all my reviews
A new Patrick Robinson book, good I thought, wish i'd never bothered. I found the book to be an absolute insult to intelligence. Fair enough his premise that the British armed forces are in decline (set in the year 2011) and that the Russians would aid Argentina in retaking the Falkland Islands, all well and good. Some characters in the book likeable and (semi) believable, but his description, and portrayal, of the Falkland Islanders, ground troops, American and British, just unbelievable. Loads of inaccuracies, weapon mistakes, cooking roast lamb, ham & cheese sandwiches whilst hiding from Argentine forces!, (did he bother talking to any soldiers?) maybe a bit petty on my behalf, and it's fiction after all. The one thing that really got my goat was the quisling behaviour of the FI's, What was PR thinking?
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars What's happened, Patrick?, 26 Jul 2007
This review is from: Ghost Force (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!
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26 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Old, tired mix, 4 Jun 2006
By P90-James "P90-James" (Northern Ireland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ghost Force (Hardcover)
Since reading Nimitz Class I have read all of Robinsons books, but somehow none of them quite lived up to it. The suspense, the tension, the guessing that accompanied that great work have steadily diminished from Patrick Robinsons writing.

If I could sum up Ghost Force in one word, it would be Predictable. After reading the synopsis I suspected that the author had not utilised his usual sources of advice on naval matters and the acknowledgements confirm this - the result is not the usual detail-perfect work we have come to expect. Key capabilities of the Royal Navy are overlooked, leading to a horrible battle halfway in that actually prompted me to put the book down and write this review.

Patrick Robinson has, in my view, failed to grasp several key changes in the RN that happened as a direct result of the Falklands Conflict of 1982. In this book, a conflict on the same battleground many years later, Robinson has beefed up the Argentinians and their military strength and capabilities while mistaking a numerical cut in the Royal Navy for a corresponding cut in capability.

At the same time, the usual ensemble of characters is beginning to grow old and tired. As someone who has read each book in order of writing, it's disappointing to see established characters growing stale and dull because of a lack of organic growth and development.

If you're a first time reader of Patrick Robinson, try Nimitz Class instead. Long term readers, my advice would be to give this one a miss and hope the author returns to consulting his usual sources for his next book.
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1.0 out of 5 stars 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
Published 20 months ago by CookeyUK47

1.0 out of 5 stars So poor.
This is this first time I have done a review. I so wished I had never bought this book was so angrey when I finished it. Loved all the rest of his books. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mr. M. Ingram

4.0 out of 5 stars 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 21 months ago by Bravo Zero

1.0 out of 5 stars Shockingly poor, unrealistic and poorly researched 'effort'.
If I could have given this 0 stars I would have done. I stopped reading after 150 pages when Robinson annoyed me too much. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. Dm Bastone

1.0 out of 5 stars 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 24 months ago by John Kemp

1.0 out of 5 stars 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

1.0 out of 5 stars 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

2.0 out of 5 stars Just not good enough
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.... Read more
Published on 9 Aug 2007 by I'm Tiger Woods

5.0 out of 5 stars Britain's recent decline
A frightening summary of Britain's recent decline. Should be required reading for all cabinet ministers!
Published on 16 Jul 2007 by Mr. J. Coates

1.0 out of 5 stars Lost in the South Atlantic
This book is based on the idea of a re-run of the Falklands War, with Argetntina winning, mainly because of cutbacks to the RN, partly because of help from those pesky Russians... Read more
Published on 2 Jul 2007 by Gareth

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