Rising Wind

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Summary: If you like Clancy....you'll love Couch
Review: Couch's writing rings of authenticity. His background makes you wonder if the events he describes might have been pulled from some secret government file. The story is alarmingly plausible. I finished it in a single sitting. If accurate, hardcore, military thrillers are your thing, then Dick Couch's "Rising Wind" is a must read.

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Summary: Great Book -- Real as it gets
Review: Having lived on Johston Atoll for 5 years and having worked in the chemical demilitarization plant the book took on really special meaning to me. I had my hardback copy autographed by the various island commanders and the project manager for Chem demil. The plot was great and plausable. I could visualize the events taking place around me as I read the book on the island. While some poetic license was necessary it is mostly accurate.
I highly recommend the book.
Ben Janacek

Rating:
Summary: Great Book -- Real as it gets
Review: Having lived on Johston Atoll for 5 years and having worked in the chemical demilitarization plant the book took on really special meaning to me. I had my hardback copy autographed by the various island commanders and the project manager for Chem demil. The plot was great and plausable. I could visualize the events taking place around me as I read the book on the island. While some poetic license was necessary it is mostly accurate.
I highly recommend the book.
Ben Janacek

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Summary: Wow wee
Review: This is a book! Great carachters and really interesting heros. Don't mind the homophobia because this is accurate, being that alll the Naval members, I, have met, really do act like this.

Being a fan of Japanese history, the author gave me the fealing of being with the team. The way he talks Navy and the ending Wow wee

alex widrow

Rating:
Summary: Wow wee
Review: This is a book! Great carachters and really interesting heros. Don't mind the homophobia because this is accurate, being that alll the Naval members, I, have met, really do act like this.

Being a fan of Japanese history, the author gave me the fealing of being with the team. The way he talks Navy and the ending Wow wee

alex widrow

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Summary: A Fun Time Killer!
Review: This was a good read, one that often compels you to read just one more chapter before the light goes off. This one has a lot going on during the tale. Japanese militant terrorists, Navy SEALs, hostages, plenty of military hardware, generals, admirals, a few pretty brutal parts, a daring rescue mission - the workds. I liked the bonding between the Japanese Defense Force commando unit and the SEALs, a good touch. I enjoyed the fact that the SEALs did have limitations and were not bullet-proof as so many other novels seem to indicate. Overall, a well-paced adventure and a convincing cast of characters. This would make a terrific motion picture. Check it out.

Rating:
Summary: A Fun Time Killer!
Review: This was a good read. Anyone who likes a good action novel will enjoy this book. Plus it adds a bit with the Japanese characters. If you like military thrillers, and NAVY SEALS etc. you will enjoy this book.