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09-08-2009, 08:17 PM
Nimitz Class is a naval thriller published in 1997 by Patrick Robinson. It is the first book in the series which features admiral Arnold Morgan and Ben Adnam. It is stylistic similar to Tom Clancy particularly the Hunt for Red October. The book has been seen as a subversive satire, in that most of the American "heroes" are simplistic one dimensional characters whereas the villains are far more complex.
From School Library Journal
Three seemingly unrelated happenings set the stage for drama. First, in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, a young fisherman discovers the body of a drowned sailor. Second, underneath the surface of the Bosporus, a Russian diesel submarine secretly makes its way toward the Middle East to carry out a plan masterminded by Benjamin Adnam, an Israeli citizen. Third, the USS Thomas Jefferson, a powerful aircraft carrier manned by a complement of 6000 crew members, patrols the waters of the Indian Ocean. Suddenly, her blip vanishes from the radar screens of the other warships in her battle group. The ensuing investigation of her disappearance uncovers a sinister plot of brilliance and intrepid execution. The characters are lifelike and convincing, especially Lt. Commander Bill Baldridge, the Pentagon's primary sleuth looking into the mystery. He works closely with Admiral Sir Iain MacLean, a retired submarine flag officer of the Royal Navy. MacLean's family plays a secondary role in the story and his daughter provides the romantic element. Perhaps the most interesting person is Adnam, the villain whose machinations are the heart of the narrative. This suspense tale is written in a clear and compelling style and succeeds at creating and sustaining an aura of tension, surprise, and disbelief. The plot is reminiscent of Tom Clancy's popular thrillers; but, since it is less technical, it should appeal to an even wider audience.
http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/r/patrick-robinson/nimitz-class.htm
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From School Library Journal
Three seemingly unrelated happenings set the stage for drama. First, in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, a young fisherman discovers the body of a drowned sailor. Second, underneath the surface of the Bosporus, a Russian diesel submarine secretly makes its way toward the Middle East to carry out a plan masterminded by Benjamin Adnam, an Israeli citizen. Third, the USS Thomas Jefferson, a powerful aircraft carrier manned by a complement of 6000 crew members, patrols the waters of the Indian Ocean. Suddenly, her blip vanishes from the radar screens of the other warships in her battle group. The ensuing investigation of her disappearance uncovers a sinister plot of brilliance and intrepid execution. The characters are lifelike and convincing, especially Lt. Commander Bill Baldridge, the Pentagon's primary sleuth looking into the mystery. He works closely with Admiral Sir Iain MacLean, a retired submarine flag officer of the Royal Navy. MacLean's family plays a secondary role in the story and his daughter provides the romantic element. Perhaps the most interesting person is Adnam, the villain whose machinations are the heart of the narrative. This suspense tale is written in a clear and compelling style and succeeds at creating and sustaining an aura of tension, surprise, and disbelief. The plot is reminiscent of Tom Clancy's popular thrillers; but, since it is less technical, it should appeal to an even wider audience.
http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/r/patrick-robinson/nimitz-class.htm
http://rapidshare.com/files/187805957/Book_1_-_Nimitz_Class_-_Patrick_Robinson.part01.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/187814102/Book_1_-_Nimitz_Class_-_Patrick_Robinson.part02.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/187823750/Book_1_-_Nimitz_Class_-_Patrick_Robinson.part03.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/187831659/Book_1_-_Nimitz_Class_-_Patrick_Robinson.part04.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/187841542/Book_1_-_Nimitz_Class_-_Patrick_Robinson.part05.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/187851890/Book_1_-_Nimitz_Class_-_Patrick_Robinson.part06.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/187860926/Book_1_-_Nimitz_Class_-_Patrick_Robinson.part07.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/187873202/Book_1_-_Nimitz_Class_-_Patrick_Robinson.part08.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/187885039/Book_1_-_Nimitz_Class_-_Patrick_Robinson.part09.rar