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Type of bind: Mass Market Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN num: 9780743464246
ISBN number: 0743464249
Label: Pocket
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Page Count: 400
Printing Date: November 01, 2003
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After losing his son in the September 11 attacks, wealthy industrialist Joseph Simpson forms the Intervention Force (IFOR) -- a surgical strike team led by former Navy SEAL Garrett Walker. Officially, the group is a rogue operation with no government affiliation. But when the impossible becomes absolutely necessary, IFOR is...
THE MERCENARY OPTION
Shortly after the terror attacks on America, the American president announces the construction of an oil pipeline across Afghanistan. To stop this, and deter further Western encroachment in Central Asia, a vindictive Saudi prince retains ex-KGB terror broker Pavel Zelinkow -- a prime mover behind al Qaeda's 9/11 attack. Zelinkow plans to steal two nuclear weapons, detonating one of them among the pipeline construction crews and their military guardians, while the target of the second bomb is a mystery. U.S. special operations forces cannot be used against the terrorists hiding in Iran, so IFOR is called into action for the very first time on a mission that will test them to their limits: take out the terrorists, recover the nukes, and get Zelinkow -- dead or alive.
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'After losing his son in the September 11 attacks, wealthy industrialist Joseph Simpson forms the Intervention Force (IFOR) -- a surgical strike team led by former Navy SEAL Garrett Walker. Officially, the group is a rogue operation with no government affiliation. But when the impossible becomes absolutely necessary, IFOR is... THE MERCENARY OPTION Shortly after the terror attacks on America, the American president announces the construction of an oil pipeline across Afghanistan. To stop this, and deter further Western encroachment in Central Asia, a vindictive Saudi prince retains ex-KGB terror broker Pavel Zelinkow -- a prime mover behind al Qaeda's 9/11 attack. Zelinkow plans to steal two nuclear weapons, detonating one of them among the pipeline construction crews and their military guardians, while the target of the second bomb is a mystery. U.S. special operations forces cannot be used against the terrorists hiding in Iran, so IFOR is called into action for the very first time on a mission that will test them to their limits: take out the terrorists, recover the nukes, and get Zelinkow -- dead or alive. '
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For some reason I have found myself reading many techno war books where a few step outside the rules to take revenge or action that our government can't do. There are at least 15 series that deal with this premise from RAPTOR FORCE to SKYHUNTERS. This one has nothing new to add to the genre. Infact I found myslef speed reading large passages and not missing a thing. This book could have been edited down by at least 50 pages.
The story has one novel idea that of using Gurkhas as the main fighting force. History has shown that the Gurkhas are the feariest warriors in warfare. However it seems to me that this would limit the areas of the world that the author can use this force. A small quibble but one that stay with me through the book. The characters are developed okay and they are interesting, but nothing special. And that is main point there is nothing special to set this series apart from the rest. The writnig is wordy and the action is really not that exciting.
So if you have nothing else to read and are bored read it. I would wait for the new Matthew Rielly book myself.
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After his son is killed in the 9-11 attacks Joe Simpson,a
wealthy industrialist decides to take action.He forms the Intervention Force (IFOR).This organization has no government
ties.
The American President decides to build a pipeline across Afghanistan.A Saudi Prince wants to halt this project because it
will threaten the power of the Saudi oil industry.He hires former KGB terror master Pavel Zelinkow.Zelinkow arranges for two nuclear bombs to be stolen from Pakistan.One of these bombs
will be detonated on the pipeline.His purpose for the second bomb is known only to Zelinkow and his terror associates.
American Special Forces cannot be used against the terrorists hiding in Iran.The American President is forced to call upon the Forces of Joe Simpson.IFOR is called upon to handle the assigment.Led by Steven Fagan,Garrett Walker,Janet Briscoe and
backed up by other team members IFOR sets out to stop the forces
of evil before it is too late.An exciting read that you will enjoy.
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The one thing we know about the conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan and the other countries in the region is how much we DON'T know. One of the most fascinating things that we don't know is the extent to which private armies, private militias, private security firms are acting both for and against our interests. In THE MERCENARY OPTION, Dick Couch has shown just how far this may be going. His background--both as a Navy SEAL and a CIA operator--makes him eminently qualified to slip us the story behind the headlines. And, the action here--with its sly buildup to a bangup finish--is superb. This is a thinking man's thriller and should be considered a great leap forward from his earlier novels SEAL TEAM ONE, PRESSURE POINT, RISING WIND and SILENT DESCENT. Plus, as the author of WARRIOR ELITE and FINISHING SCHOOL, the two definitive books about Navy SEAL training, the reader can look at this as a short course in unconventional warfare tactics and strategies. A great book.
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IÕve been a fan of Dick Couch since the beginning. His books are well written, with interesting concepts that are accurate portrayals of what itÕs really like when Special Warfare Warriors are provoked. The Mercenary Option is another excellent example, adapted to current events.
Readers looking for an engaging tale of conquering terrorism, the way it should be done, will enjoy this book. And, they will appreciate the authenticity with it has been written. Dick Couch is one of the few who writes from his experiences in similar situations... and does so in a credible and enjoyable manner.
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Couch has written a terrific summer read, whether you are by the pool, on the beach or in an airplane headed for vacation---this is a great very first book in what promises to be a series. Couch writes with authority having been a Navy SEAL and one who stays in touch with both his old team contacts, as well as the current crop of spec ops warriors. In the Mercenary Option, he out-Clancys Clancy--this is a tight, fast paced book full of believeable action and details. We could only hope such an option exists when it comes to dealing with our current crop of enemies. I recommend this book as well as Couch's non-fiction books to those who want to understand the special operations team mindset, methods and commitment.
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