Rating: 
Summary: More like 4-and-a-half stars...
Review: Phoenix Sub Zero is everything that DiMercurio's past novels are: Fast paced, Fast Action and plenty of techno-wizardry. I don't think that it takes a rocket scientist to recognize where the story leaves established facts and enters the realm of fantasy, but as long as the story keeps us rivited, WHO CARES?The one thing (for me, anyway) that really set 'Phoenix Sub Zero' apart from the previous adventures in print by DiMercurio is the rescue ending. Sure, there was never any doubt that 'Patch' was going to pull off a last ditch save of the Eastern Seaboard by doing whatever it took to keep the Hegira from firing the potentially devastating Scorpion, but it was the 'how' that kept me transfixed as the story unfolded. After all of the sub novels that I have read, DiMercurio still reigns as the Supreme Commander of adventure sub-fiction. And personally, as long as he can continue to write fun and exciting sub novels, I plan on being a loyal reader.
Rating:
Summary: Enjoyable and realistic read of the inner workings of subs.
Review: This book kept me gripped until the last pages. Certainly one of the best inside looks at how submariners conduct the business of war deep under the surface. Dimercurio has a very good insight into what takes place aboard a nuclear sub. If you are a Tom Clancy fan, you'll enjoy this one.
Rating:
Summary: ex-submarine warfare instructor
Review: This is a very strong 4/5 stars, if you keep in mind that Mr. DiMercurio is consciously moving from submarine fact into science fiction as his naval service time drifts into the past. This story had aptly motivated characters on both sides, high stakes, believable imagination, twists balanced by plausibility, and fluid writing. However, the ending dragged a bit, keeping my vote a whit below the 5 star level. I was disappointed with the follow on Barracuda, but I will give Piranha a try just because of this good story.
Rating:
Summary: ex-submarine warfare instructor
Review: This is a very strong 4/5 stars, if you keep in mind that Mr. DiMercurio is consciously moving from submarine fact into science fiction as his naval service time drifts into the past. This story had aptly motivated characters on both sides, high stakes, believable imagination, twists balanced by plausibility, and fluid writing. However, the ending dragged a bit, keeping my vote a whit below the 5 star level. I was disappointed with the follow on Barracuda, but I will give Piranha a try just because of this good story.
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