Old Salt

Great continuation of the Ryan Series

Revisado: 07-14-19

Great storytelling in the same vein as Clancy !!
China is again trying to topple President Ryan, and working with disparate gangs from two countries.
Jack Jr. finds another girlfriend.

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Best Davenport book since Winter Prey

Revisado: 09-21-17

I always loved Lucas Davenport as a Detective, and his skills were superb in this story.
He really shone in this story by playing down his own part in each incident with the Disciples, and giving the credit for a good job to the people with him.
Now he is retired, but maybe he will come back if asked nicely

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From DC to Makin Atoll

Revisado: 06-25-16

Lt. Ken sticks to his principles in several different scenarios, and helps the Marine Raiders invade a Japanese-held Atoll to make our enemy in the Pacific send more troops to guard the islands they hold "out there."

Lots of things happening, but all pretty "normal" for day-to-day life. Lots of build-up for future books in the Corps Series.

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Really Useful Book

Revisado: 02-03-15

Dr Clark helps me understand how working with a writer's group will improve my skills. These skills include Writing, Reading, and Listening.

He also let me know that starting at the end can help me understand how to get from the beginning to my chosen ending.

I am working on a technical book on solving failure modes on electrical generating systems.

Dr. Clark's book has helped me understand how to write, not for me - but for my reader.

The technician who has no schooling on this specific system will be able to solve the basic system failure mode after reading my book and doing the preparation homework.

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Ken McCoy takes back South Korea

Revisado: 01-01-15

McCoy and a band of former Marine Raiders and South Korean Police plan to take islands that could bombard the ships in the convoy to Inchon that will land the troops who will push the North Koreans back above the 38th parallel.

Of course, General MacArthur takes the credit for Brig. General Pickering's plan and achievements, because he thinks he has ultimate accountability. However, Pickering works for the CIA, and is not subordinate to MacArthur.

Great story, and almost all the way through you keep watching for Major Pickering to be rescued from North Korea, where his plane crashed after taking out another "choo-choo." Maybe he will, maybe he won't,

I've listened to the Corps Series from the beginning as each new book was released.

Excellent reading !!

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Excellent Minnesota-Based Story

Revisado: 12-23-12

Sanford created a great story of Russian spies, intrigue, a lost witness, murder, and Minnesota backgrounds.
The spy part is answered near the end of the book.
The list witness hides in plain sight - Davenport leaves the key question(s) unasked, but the bad guy gets it 'in the end.'
Lots of good 'tongue-in-cheek' humor too.

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The Beginning of many great friendships

Revisado: 09-10-12

What did you love best about Semper Fi?

It starts the story of many acquaintances in The Corps series of books. I feel I know the people in the books better now. They end up being great friends in later books.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

It is a great series of intertwined vingettes that keep you listening.. I listened to Part 1 one on one day, and Part 2 the next. It was hard to stop listening at lunch.

What does Dick Hill bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Dick Hill's narration brings each character to life by 'different voices' for the different characters. In the beginning, it sounds kind of hokey, but soon seems as if you are hearing the characters speaking - and it helps keep them apart in your mind.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

A story about a group of hard-bitten Marines thrown together just before Pearl Harbor. This mish-mash of acquaintances go on to form a strong bond in Marine Aviation and help to win WW II.

Any additional comments?

I had to choose between Tom Clancy's new book, read by Lou Diamond Philips or Semper Fi. I chose Semper Fi because Clancy's book got poor reviews due to political content.
I think I made the right choice.

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