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by Patrick Robinson (Author)
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  • Paperback: 480 pages
  • Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd; New edition edition (3 Jan 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 009922562X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099225621
  • Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 11 x 3.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 99,179 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'An absolutely marvellous thriller, one of the best things of its kind I have read in years.'

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'A stunner that irresistibly hurtles the reader to the exciting climax.'

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Read this and you'll buy the others in the series :-), 29 Sep 2001
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Nimitz Class - The start to a great selection of writing from Patrick Robinson. A very good and detailed account of what could happen out there in our supposedly "safe" seas.

The sequence of books to read are:
a) Nimitz Class
b) Kilo Class
c) HMS Unseen
d) Seawolf

You wont regret it! I couldn't put the damn things down until there were finished with :-)

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Realistic & convincing, 5 May 2004
By Peter Symonds "petersym" - See all my reviews
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This was my first Patrick Robinson, but won't be my last- I've just bough the "sequels" Kilo Class & HMS Unseen. The book is a little bit "Hunt for Red October" - a US Navy Nimitz class carrier explodes in a nuclear fireball near the Persian gulf. Initially it seems like a terrible accident, but evidence soon points to a stolen submarine armed with nuclear armed torpedoes (If you're wondering they do exist). Cut to the brother of one of the carrier's officers hunting down the rogue sub commander.

Unusually for a British author most of the main characters are American. As a result they're a touch wooden. The "best" character is Brit admiral McClean, a thinly disguised version of Admiral "Sandy" Woodward (commander of the task force that retook the Falklands & the major source of Robinson's technical info). There's relatively few "action pieces", but what's there is very good without the ridiculous "over-drama" used by several very succesful american techno-thriller writers.

All in all a very convincing & exciting, "could just happen" thriller. Sadly recent events in the gulf have made parts of the plot a little redundant, but this doesn't detract from the story too much. Worth reading if you've never tried Robinson before.

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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and exciting read!, 27 Jul 2005
By Rory Morty "Rory Morty" (Giessen, Germany) - See all my reviews
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This book was an excellent read. Undoubtedly the best of Robinson's works to date. He develops the story intelligently, carefully and with a lot of suspense, which contrasts somewhat with popular submarine novels from other authors, who tend to drown the story in techno-details and over-imaginative plots, and a lot of explosions! Through the story, we travel to some fascinating locations and meet well-developed and diverse characters. I particularly enjoyed the playful banter between Morgan and Rankin, although Morgan's is somewhat overdone in places. I heartily recommend this book to anybody
What's more, the sequel, Kilo Class, is just as entertaining!
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2.0 out of 5 stars Very, very disappointing
After the interest grabbing introductory chapters this book suddenly jams the breaks on and proceeds to lumber along at a tedious pace, not quite knowing what to do with itself,... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mark Mcclelland

3.0 out of 5 stars Could have done with some good editing
Absolutely cracking story but cutting down on the repetitions would have moved the story along and shaved about 100 pages off. Read more
Published 17 months ago by D. Butler

3.0 out of 5 stars A modern nautical yarn but by no means a classic
An interesting plot but by now out-dated by events as evidenced by the quote in the epilogue. The President of the USA read the reports and "there seemed little further they... Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2006 by Ed Taylor

3.0 out of 5 stars Nothing unique except maybe the author's writing style
The book is interesting however you relay must like description to last through this. The author Patrick Robinson spends a lot more time on detail than he does story. Read more
Published on 29 April 2005 by bernie

3.0 out of 5 stars Nothing unique except maybe the author's writing style
The book is interesting however you relay must like description to last through this. The author Patrick Robinson spends a lot more time on detail than he does story. Read more
Published on 29 April 2005 by bernie

5.0 out of 5 stars : ) fresh and a nice read : )
Because i want you to enjoy this book as much as i did i won't reveal any of the plot but i'll keep it simple and tell you this:
Ive read many of Patrick Robinson's books. Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2004 by Fan of the series.

3.0 out of 5 stars Nothing unique except maybe the author's writing style
The book is interesting however you relay must like description to last through this. The author Patrick Robinson spends a lot more time on detail than he does story. Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2002 by bernie

5.0 out of 5 stars Unforgetable
If you're looking for a fast but indepth read along the lines of a military thriller come investigative cliff hanger then this is for you. Read more
Published on 9 Aug 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Great story. One of those 'can't put down books'.
This is my 1st Patrick Robinson book, and certainly will not be my last.
Published on 9 Feb 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Full of techniacal details and good suspense kept me gripped
Published on 20 Dec 2000

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