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Arc Light (Paperback)

by Eric L. Harry (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 704 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd; New edition edition (2 Mar 1995)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 034061773X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340617731
  • Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 11.1 x 3.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 217,065 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A novel of a Third World War with scenes of combat.

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5.0 out of 5 stars It's the end of the world as we know it, 23 Feb 2000
By Mr. A. Pomeroy (Wiltshire, England) - See all my reviews
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An apocalyptic classic for people who found 'By Dawn's Early Light' a light comedy, 'Arc Light' opens with an accidental nuclear exchange between China, Russia and the US, and builds into a full-scale invasion of Russia, fought on radioactive wastelands by people without much left to go home to.

In the Larry Bond / Tom Clancy / Dale Brown axis it falls between the first two authors - although momentous events occur, the novel concentrates on a handful of characters, including a President who makes the least fortuitous off-hand decision in the history of decision-making, ever. The deaths of millions happen in the background, and nobody has a chance to pause for breath - the novel is fast-paced and, despite its great length, compelling from start to finish.

Downsides? Written in the late 80's, the novel seems to belong to a different world - the Russians are still boo-hiss villains, NATO is a mighty military powerhouse, and there are bits which are clearly filler (the sections dealing with South Korean seem only tangental to the plot). Still, only 'The Hitch-Hikers Guide to the Galaxy' has as much wanton destruction, and if you've ever wanted to smash things, this book will calm you down.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Worth a read ..., 31 Jan 2001
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I'm a reader not a writer, therefore I cannot really give any definitive reasons why you might want to read this Eric Harry novel. Suffice to say it's great entertainment, and to me at least that is what fiction is all about. For fans of Tom Clancy, John Templeton Smith, Dale Brown, this is one you'll love.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Book you will not be able to put down, 5 Jan 2007
By Mr. J. Lloyd "chieftan-tank" (oakham, rutland) - See all my reviews
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I picked a copy of this book up in a second hand book shop in Spain whilst on holiday. I had never heard of Eric L Harry and wasn't convinced I would like it. If you are a fan of Tom Clancy books you will not be able to put this one down! I nearly had a wife that went home early without me as I had my head firmly stuck between the pages of this great book. After finishing the book I have by using amazon found other books written by HARRY andcan say they are just as good. I have now re-read Arc Light and it was better the second time around.

Great read from an author that wouldn't normally be one I would read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant - Sets the scene for the Technothriller Genre
I first read Arc Light four years ago, having had it recommended from a friend. I can honestly say to this day that it rates inside my top ten books of all time. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A thrilling, but shocking view of what could happen
I have read Arc Light twice. Starting off with an accidental nuclear exchange between the US and Russia the desciption of the effects of a limited nuclear exchange is chilling,... Read more
Published on 16 Dec 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Knocks Tom Clancy of his perch
If you like the political intrigue and detailed battle scenes of Tom Clancy then you'll love this. More in keeping with Clancy's Red Storm Rising than his later books. Read more
Published on 29 Feb 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars If you like Tom Clancy, you'll love this!
If you have read Red Storm Rising, and were hooked on the 'What if....??' scenario of a Third World War, then this book is what you need to read next. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 1999 by Mr. G. Riggs

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Brilliant.
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If you enjoy techno thrillers then this is a must.An absolutely brilliant read. I could not put it down. Read more

Published on 10 April 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellant WW3 story
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