- Hardcover: 480 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers; First Edition edition (May 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0060196319
- ISBN-13: 978-0060196318
- Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 15.7 x 3.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,182,421 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Veteran techno-thriller writer Robinson's fifth novel The Shark Mutiny pairs Arnold Morgan, the ageing but still powerful national security adviser who stars in the author's previous titles (Nimitz Class, Kilo Class) with a new young naval intelligence officer named Ramshawe--one of the few characters with more personality than the military hardware on which Robinson lavishes most of his attention in this somewhat pedestrian tale.
Ramshawe's commanding officer ignores his warnings about a Russian airplane carrying a lethal cargo of sea mines to a Chinese naval base and the subsequent movement of Chinese warships flying the flag of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, even when an American oil tanker explodes in the Persian Gulf. Unable to convince his Admiral that the events are connected, the junior hotshot ignores the chain of command and takes his suspicions to Morgan. When more oil tankers blow up and it becomes clear that the Chinese have mined the strait in order to drive oil prices up and destabilise the economy, Morgan deploys the US Navy to the Gulf. Included in the force are a couple of SEAL teams on a submarine--but the sub is commanded by a deranged captain who believes he's the reincarnated spirit of the French naval officer defeated by Nelson at Trafalgar, so the SEALs are forced to stage a mutiny in order to carry out their mission. Meanwhile, it turns out China has another target in its sights, halfway around the world: its neighbour Taiwan. So the Taiwanese air force must fight off the attack on its territory with no help from the US Navy, which is committed in the Gulf.
There's enough weaponry and military manoeuvring here to keep fans of Clancy, Coonts, and Dale Brown happy, but it may be past time for the curmudgeonly Morgan to retire and let a new series hero like Ramshawe take over. --Jane Adams, Amazon.com --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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Oil prices rocket after a series of massive underwater explosions has left three huge oil tankers burning fiercely in the Strait of Hormuz. US military intelligence concludes that with China's help, Iran has carried out its threat to lay a minefield across the narrow seaway. An American task force plans to eliminate China's brand new oil refinery and flatten their new Burmese navy base. The Navy SEALs go in but are soon on the run. The commander of the submarine USS Shark must decide whether to risk the ship to save a handful of men.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was looking forward to reading this book as it is a favourite genre of mine. The author is well renowned for such works although sadly on this occasion he has let himself down.
The story unfolds rather well and throughout the book he enters into some details as far as is possible given the nature of the story and its characters. Unfortunately as it progresses it become somewhat complex, the story seems to drift of on a tangent and it rather looses its way.
The ending is seemingly very abrupt and as the story progressed equally it seems bizarre to have an ending climax in just a few short pages.
I would unfortunately not recommend this title to anyone, which is a shame coming from such a good author.
Try another tile and save the disappointment, it is not a book I intend keeping within my eclectic collection!
The story unfolds rather well and throughout the book he enters into some details as far as is possible given the nature of the story and its characters. Unfortunately as it progresses it become somewhat complex, the story seems to drift of on a tangent and it rather looses its way.
The ending is seemingly very abrupt and as the story progressed equally it seems bizarre to have an ending climax in just a few short pages.
I would unfortunately not recommend this title to anyone, which is a shame coming from such a good author.
Try another tile and save the disappointment, it is not a book I intend keeping within my eclectic collection!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Once again the American military are portrayed as virtually invincible gung ho superheroes and the Chinese as the bad guys whom sneakily outwit the good ole boys.
The ultimate outcome in both the military actions and the court marshal are pretty much predictable from almost the very beginning of the book.
Mr Robinson seems to have lost the edge he had with "Nimitz Class" and "HMS Seawolf" both of which are more like thrillers, though more because of the villain than the heros.
This book helps fill a few hours if you don't really want to use your brain. (useful sometimes)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I looked forward to reading this book - I have read all the others in the series and enjoyed them very much.
They have a good cast, continuity and interesting concepts and plots not so far removed from reality.
The Shark Mutiny, however, is less good than it should have been. I got an impression of a book that started well, but might have been hurriedly finished due to pressure from publishers.
There are too many plot strands left unfollowed. Just for example, Dan Headley was put on the USS Shark as XO specifically because the USN thought her CO was "a bit wierd". When he turns out to be just that, no mention of this former command opinion is made at Headley's Court Martial.
There is no reaction at all from the Chinese naval characters to the SEAL's last action - but they would have been livid!
Worth a read, but hope the next one is better!
They have a good cast, continuity and interesting concepts and plots not so far removed from reality.
The Shark Mutiny, however, is less good than it should have been. I got an impression of a book that started well, but might have been hurriedly finished due to pressure from publishers.
There are too many plot strands left unfollowed. Just for example, Dan Headley was put on the USS Shark as XO specifically because the USN thought her CO was "a bit wierd". When he turns out to be just that, no mention of this former command opinion is made at Headley's Court Martial.
There is no reaction at all from the Chinese naval characters to the SEAL's last action - but they would have been livid!
Worth a read, but hope the next one is better!
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Published on 30 Dec 2005 by "stevemaslen"
An amazingly bad book
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Published on 17 Mar 2002 by Trevor S.
Contrived imitation of Clancy at his best
For a book titled the Shark "Mutiny". The actual mutiny seemed to be a very shallow and incidental plot line that could have easily been dispensed with. Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2002
Disappointing right wing diatribe on the evil yellow peril
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A fast paced and powerful novel.
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