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by Don Winslow (Author)
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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd (5 Jun 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0434017361
  • ISBN-13: 978-0434017362
  • Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 115,246 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Evening Standard

`It's no mean achievement to make the world of surfing fascinating to confirmed landlubbers ... Slowly builds to a moving, lethal climax that will take your breath away.'


Henry Sutton, The Mirror

`Winslow creates ripping plots ... Convincing characters, an exotic setting ... Winslow knows exactly when to pile on the pressure.'
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars The Dawn Patrol, 3 Aug 2008
By G. Murphy "Gusboy" (Sussex, England) - See all my reviews
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When I read The Power of the Dog, I knew I had found an author that delivered imagery in an exceptionally powerful way with the use of simple language. Better than James Ellroy. I've since read all of his books (California Fire and Life being the best) and eagerly awaited this release.
Sadly, The Dawn Patrol simply didn't work for me. The technical descriptions of surfing just don't take me out on the water, and it feels somewhat contrived to be weaved into the central plot of gangsters and trafficking. Yes, the on shore action is slick and stylish, though even this lacks the depth and complexity of previous stories.
All up, a good holiday read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Surf Till You Die, 9 Jul 2008
By Sam "samueltyler" (Reading, Berkshire) - See all my reviews
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Don Winslow has fast become my favourite author with his gritty noir crime novels. The likes of 'Power of the Dog' will remain with me for the rest of my life as some of the greatest fiction. Therefore, to say 'The Dawn Patrol' is a weaker than his other work is a disservice as although it is a 4 star, and not 5 star, book, it is still better than the majority of books around.

Boone Daniels is an ex-cop who has turned into a part time PI. He is only interested in earning enough money to be able to live and surf. Over the years he has surrounded himself with passionate and loyal friends who are all in the Dawn Patrol, a group of early morning surfers. They gather together at the start of this novel as a swell is coming. Not only will this swell bring some of the best surfing ever, but another swell will lift Boone onto one of the most dangerous and dark cases of his life. Can Boone find a missing stripper before the waves break, and is their something more sinister afoot?

'The Dawn Patrol' was an excellent book only let down by its slow beginning. However, like most Winslow books he uses this slow build-up to make you care for the characters. I would still have liked the pace to have upped a little as when it does the book comes into its own. The final third is gripping and must be read in one sitting.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great beach read, 27 Jul 2009
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His breeziest book since 'The Death and Life of Bobby Z' and none the worst for it. If you want a Serious Read, go for his 'Power of the Dog'; this is laid-back and celebratory, with the warm, sun-bright feel of a '70s surf movie and likeable, colourful characters who could've wandered in from an Elmore Leonard. Arguably, the vibe takes priority over the plot but it's still a page turner, (I read it in two happy days).

Looking forward to his next one already...
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1.0 out of 5 stars hard to believe the writer of Power of the Dog has written such a 2nd rate novel
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4.0 out of 5 stars Wouldn't it be nice....
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