Torpedo

Torpedo
by Jeff Edwards

Torpedo
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Author: Jeff Edwards
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-05-11
ISBN: 1583484655
Number of pages: 360
Publisher: iUniverse Star

Book Reviews of Torpedo

Book Review: Explosive action, exciting techno thriller
Summary: 5 Stars

Reviewed by Richard R. Blake for Reader Views (8/06)

Extraordinary circumstances, including: a catastrophe at a German nuclear plant, a biological warfare attack on the British Embassy in Washington D.C., and an illegal arms deal in the Middle East, provoke an international crisis that threatens to escalate into a worldwide conflagration. Europe, the Middle East, and America fight back to prove their martial supremacy.

Jim Bowie, commander of the USS Towers, with his ship's crew, joins with other U. S. Naval officer's, destroyers, and frigates, to counteract the emergent confrontation. Bowie is going against a myriad of odds in this momentous effort. Retaliation becomes imperative in a race to prove military pre-eminence. The enemy, formidable, and deceptive, is a NATO ally, trained in U. S. Naval warfare tactics.

Reminiscent of Tom Clancy's early writing, Edwards creates a powerful techno-military genre theme throughout this intense, complex narrative. Edwards does an incredible job of describing shipboard routine and weapons systems. The combination of politics, vengeance, antisubmarine warfare, and suspense create an amazing story of naval and air combat.

Edwards alternates high-speed action with technically precise, clear-cut descriptions. He has created a believable plot and memorable characters, which demonstrate his skill as a writer. The author uses fast moving dialog to create an ambiance to fit the environment, whether through cultural differences, political protocol, or military procedure. A rapid pace and an element of suspense draw the reader into this intriguing, exciting adventure novel. I found myself eagerly anticipating the next dramatic turn of events.

Edwards provides a helpful glossary of Navy terms, acronyms, and abbreviations for the novice reader. "Torpedo: the History and Evolution of a Killing Machine," excerpted from the unpublished manuscript of Retired Master Chief Sonar Technician David M. Hardy, USN adds an insightful dimension to the authenticity of Edwards' background material.

Jeff Edwards has years of service with the U. S. Navy. He is an Anti-Submarine Warfare specialist. His experience and extensive research give him the credentials to write this technically impressive masterpiece.

Already highly acclaimed "Torpedo" is destined to become an epic among war combat novels.

Summary of Torpedo

?Unfamiliar and exciting territory?a magnificent yarn!? Greg Bear, New York Times best-selling author of Darwin?s Radio, Eon, and Blood Music

An accident at a German nuclear plant and a biological warfare attack on the British Embassy in Washington, DC, have put the United States government on full alert. The attack, together with an illegal arms deal between a trusted NATO ally and a rogue Middle Eastern state, has ignited an international crisis that threatens to draw Western Europe, the Middle East, and America into all-out war.

To defuse the escalating conflict, Commander Samuel (Jim) Bowie and the crew of USS Towers must join forces with a handful of U.S. Navy destroyers and frigates to hunt down and destroy a wolfpack of state-of-the-art submarines. Their enemy is a NATO ally trained in U.S. naval warfare tactics, skilled in deception, and thoroughly lethal. Out-gunned, out-maneuvered, and out-thought, the crews of the U.S. Navy ships must become as devious as their enemy. If they fail, the consequences are unthinkable.

?TORPEDO kicks ass! Smart and involving, with an action through-line that shoots ahead like its namesake?fast and lethal. I read it in one sitting.??PAUL L. SANDBERG, Producer of The Bourne Supremacy

"A timeless warrior epic. Jeff Edwards spins a stunning and irresistibly believable tale of savage modern naval combat."?JOE BUFF, Best-selling Author of Seas of Crisis, Crush Depth, and Straits of Power

?Edwards wields politics and naval combat tactics with a skill equal to the acknowledged masters of military fiction.??The Military Press

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