- Paperback: 480 pages
- Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd (18 Jun 1992)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0340569182
- ISBN-13: 978-0340569184
- Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 11.2 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 904,081 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Vietnam, January 1968, the Tet Offensive is about to burst. While politics and inter-service rivalries add to the confusion at the front lines, the Viet Cong attack in force all over Vietnam, catching Berent's men in the very heart of the conflict. By the author of "Rolling Thunder", "Steel Tiger".
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Mark Berent is one of the better writers of flying stories. Most of Berent's books including this one relate to American pilots during the Vietnam war.
It's an enjoyable read and the action sequences are pretty good. The writer obviously served in the war and knows his aircraft pretty well.
If you're stuck in an airport then this will pass a few hours reasonably well.
It's an enjoyable read and the action sequences are pretty good. The writer obviously served in the war and knows his aircraft pretty well.
If you're stuck in an airport then this will pass a few hours reasonably well.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
As real as it gets
29 Sep 1997
Format:Paperback
PHANTOM LEADER is the third in Berent's five book saga of fighting men in Vietnam. Berent's series gets better as this author gains experience and insight into the lives of his characters. This book is probably the first one in the series I would consider a "must read". The reason is the story of Major Algeron "Flak" Apple who is shot down in his F-4 fighter early in the book and is captured by the North Vietnamese. His story gives the reader a shocking look at life as a prisoner of war inside the Hao Lo prison, known more commonly as the "Hanoi Hilton". His story continues through the final two volumes. Berent agonizing portrayal of Apple's life of misery and torture inside the prison is dramatic and moving. The story also contains the continuing story of Court Bannister, an Air Force pilot that I believe Berent uses to tell his own story. Wolf Lochert also continues his battle as a US Army Special Forces Lt. Colonel. Berent writes with a similar style to Tom Clancy. This book is really five seperate stories that all intersect at one time or another. Berent's books are much easier to read and have more action than technical detail. The reader does, however, recieve enough explanation of military terms and acronyms to understand the sometimes complex language used by military persons. This books is a surperb action novel, but what makes it great is the amazing and horrifying look inside a prison camp of North Vietnam.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Phantom Leader
23 Sep 2010
Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Been waiting 20 years to get this book. It was never avaiable here in New Zealand.
All i can say is "wow" it was well worth the wait.
Mark Berent is truley a genious in his writting.
Best book i have read in 25 years.
All i can say is "wow" it was well worth the wait.
Mark Berent is truley a genious in his writting.
Best book i have read in 25 years.
Can't put it down
6 Mar 2012
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I flew the F-4, but not in Vietnam. However most of the guys in the Squadron had flown in Vietnam. This gives you the very feeling that you are there. Very well written, I hate putting it down. I have already ordered 3 more of Mark's books.
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