Assigned to locate Dakar, the Israeli naval vessel that vanished years ago without a trace, troubleshooter Wendell Trent travels three miles below the ocean's surface, while two governments risk an armed encounter to abort America's search. 45,000 first printing.
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From Publishers Weekly
It is 1988, and the American research vessel Fanning II is conducting underwater tests off the coast of Greece when it discovers traces of the Dakar , an Israeli submarine lost in 1967. The Dakar so concerns U.S. intelligence that a file, code-named Bright Shark, remains open after 20 years. Nor is America the only interested party. As Navy lieutenant Edna Haddix and Department of Energy troubleshooter Wendell Trent seek to solve the Dakar 's mystery, Israel and the U.S.S.R. join forces to preserve the submarine's secret--at the price of direct confrontation with the U.S. Oceanographer Ballard ( The Discovery of the Titanic ) and journalist/novelist Chiu ( Port Arthur Chicken ) produce a page-turning narrative plausible in its context and convincing in its details. The descriptions of modern undersea exploration with remote-controlled probes are no less exciting than the unfolding of the top-secret back-channel Soviet-Israeli relationship. The authors cleverly eschew sexual and romantic episodes for vignettes filling in the chinks in recent history; readers will particularly enjoy the barbed treatments of the 1988 Moscow summit and of Greece's Papandreou regime in its final stages. This breathless novel establishes the abundant potential of the near past as a setting for the techno-thriller.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
YA-- Ballard draws on his experiences in the discovery of the Titanic and joins with journalist Chiu to weave an intriguing novel. Navy Lieutenant Edna Haddix is sent to oversee underwater tests in the Mediterranean, should the civilian vessel Fanning II discover anything of interest in what is slated as an expedition concerning the continental drift. Discover they do, and Haddix assumes control of what is to become a dangerous mission of great international interest. The team has located a sunken submarine, whose top secret cargo, if discovered, will hold serious ramifications for Israel, the former Soviet Union, and the United States. As the tale unfolds, readers gain insight into the world of oceanography and international relations. Although lengthy, Bright Shark should hold the interest of many YAs.
- Diane Goheen, Topeka West High School, KS
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- Diane Goheen, Topeka West High School, KS
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Kind of Technical,
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This review is from: Bright Shark (Paperback)
As a fan of Michael Crichton, Stephen King, and the works, I was hoping the book would incorporate more action than I expected. There were many occassions where the technical terms were difficult to understand, but thankfully the notes at the bottom of the pages helped. The only part where I think was most interesting and exciting was when the crew discovered the Submarine and ventured into it to look for the secrets that it held. The rest is kind of, well, boring. And it was difficult, trying to make a deep sea expedition sound interesting. I mean, looking for core samples in the Hellencian Trench is not exactly the kind of thing you hear everyday. But overall, I'd enjoy Mr. Ballard's Non-Fiction works better. By the way, Lieutanent Haddix sounded more like Superwoman to me than a regular 1800.
5.0 out of 5 stars
great book,
This review is from: Bright Shark (Paperback)
I loved this book! Unlike the other reviews, I didn't think the terminology was overly technical, but then again I work in the engineering field. The writing has a good flow to it, is very suspenseful and captivating. I had a difficult time putting it down.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
An "okay" underwater thriller,
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This review is from: Bright Shark (Paperback)
As a fan of Clancy and Cussler, I was looking forward to this book. Unfortunately, it comes up short. There is a decent amount of technical information, but how exciting is an underwater sled with a camera attached to it? (not nearly as exciting as a torpedo bearing down on a captain desperately trying to make evasive maneuvers!) As for the action, it's okay. The ending is quite good, although the "secret" didn't live up to my expectations. A decent book, but you won't stay up until 3:00am reading this one.
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