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Title: Terminal Run by Michael Dimercurio ISBN: 0-451-41046-7 Publisher: Onyx Books Pub. Date: October, 2002 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.45 (22 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Two Pacinos, better than one!
Comment: I am a big fan of this series, and Mr. DiMercurio has not failed to keep me hooked with his latest installment. "Terminal Run" is a highly character driven and action packed novel that doesn't let you go until the last page. The twist that he throws at the end is unpredictable, and innovative for a book of this genre.
There are a few authors, like John Sandford with his "Prey" novels, that can keep continuing characters, and the situations that they face, fresh and unique to the prior books in their series. Mr. DiMercurio is one of those who able to accomplish this difficult task. His main characters age and have careers that are realistic. They are also not omnipotent and without flaws.
He is also able to tweak your imagination with the potential capabilities of future military hardware. The hardware is not perfect, and goes through a real-world evolutionary growth process. It truly makes you wonder what equipment the Navy is carrying on our new Seawolf class and upcoming Virginia class submarines.
My only disappointment in reading "Terminal Run" is that I have to wait for his next installment. As with all of this novels, this book is a stand alone. There are brief mentions to storylines in his previous books, but they are not spoilers. Once you give this book a read, you will find yourself ordering the prior six books in this series.
Rating: 5
Summary: Subs & Sex
Comment: I read TERMINAL RUN slowly and deliberately. What a treat. Every character was so real, the story line intriguing and the details vivid (you actually "rig for dive"). I fell in love with the new characters and ached for the trusted friends of the 'Pacino' books. Each chapter left me deeply involved and there were times I found myself laughing out loud or actually crying (all this in a sub book). DeMercurio actually shares 'the secret' ... the true lovers in the armed forces are Submariners not 'Fly Boys'. The sex is intense and leaves you aching for more.
I enjoy reading and watching the submarine genre books and movies. Many people write and produce them but only a few do it right. DiMercurio is one of the Masters. The details of each dive, the attention to an actual cruise is amazing. I have never (outside of Disneyland) cruised in a sub however I feel as if I've been around the world underwater with Pacino and his crews. Thank you DiMercurio and keep on writing!
Rating: 1
Summary: one of the worst!
Comment: I have read all of this author's work to date, this is by far the worst! I suppose if you'd never been aboard a submarine, and/or were a Women's Rights Advocate, or a techno geek you might like it, but...
Within a few pages we are introduced to "power women", SEALS, Officers aboard submarines, etc., even carrier based air squadron commanders. The hero here, son of the previous hero, is Patch Jr., a midshipman at Annapolis. Within a few minutes of reporting aboard a submarine at New London, he is given the "con" (as in command of the ship) to get her underway by pulling a daredevil driving stunt...this would never, ever happen. Within a few days of being at sea, he is sleeping with the engineering officer (a great argument against women on submarines)...and the techno stuff gets so confusing eventually you simply want to give up trying to follow any of the concurrent plots.
This one is a waste of time, effort and brain cells!
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Title: Acts of Vengeance by Robert Gandt ISBN: 0451207181 Publisher: Signet Pub. Date: October, 2002 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: With Hostile Intent by Robert Gandt ISBN: 0451204867 Publisher: Signet Pub. Date: 10 October, 2001 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Threat Vector by Michael Dimercurio ISBN: 0451409086 Publisher: Onyx Books Pub. Date: March, 2000 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Piranha Firing Point by Michael Dimercurio ISBN: 0451408764 Publisher: Penguin USA (Paper) Pub. Date: 01 January, 1999 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Voyage of the Devilfish by Michael Dimercurio ISBN: 0451410122 Publisher: Onyx Books Pub. Date: 07 November, 2001 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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