Carrier 14: Typhoon Season [Audio Cassette]

Keith Douglass (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 29, 2001

Off the coast of China, the storm clouds of war are gathering into a thunderhead. An American yacht has been attacked in international waters by a Chinese combat helicopter. Tensions are at a zenith. China staunchly denies they had anything to do with the incident and Carrier Battle Group Fourteen is put on full alert for what may become a full-blown shooting war between the superpowers. But, even as the two mighty forces square for battle, an unseen adversary is watching, waiting for the bloodshed to begin - and the time to strike...

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"CARRIER is stimulating, fast-paced...brimming with action and high drama." -- Joe Weber

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Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Books on Tape, Inc. (May 29, 2001)
• ISBN-10: 0736670408
• ISBN-13: 978-0736670401
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,632,826 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Chinese Get Taken Out, March 8, 2000

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Jeff Slater - See all my reviews

This review is from: Typhoon Season (Carrier, No. 14) (Paperback)

Author Douglass just keeps on churning them out. Every time that I read of his books, it is as if I am on the deck of the USS Jefferson or strapped into the ejection seat of a Tomcat or Viper. These plots are totally realistic. This turn involves murder, air-to-air tangles, and Mother Nature at her worst. You will not be sorry that you bought and read this book. You will be sorry when you finish it, in that you will have to wait for the next in the series. The central character, Tombstone Magruder takes a bit of a backseat ride in this one. Admiral "Batman" Wayne steps up to the plate and bats cleanup. Semper Fi Mr. Douglass

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Ignore the times, January 30, 2002

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WHP "mister_qc" (New River Valley, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Typhoon Season (Carrier, No. 14) (Paperback)

Typhoon Season is a good action packed book, with tensions rising between the Chinese and Americans, after a Chinese military chopper fires on an American Yacht owned by Tombstone's Uncle Phil. Story deserves 4 stars, but as the subject line refers to, too many editorial errors made in the book in regards to time, so try to ignore it and enjoy the story. Also, Mr. Douglass delves in meteorology which happens to be the field I'm in. Not bad, except Typhoons and Hurricanes are the same thing, just called different names in different parts of the world, although Typhoons tend to be stronger due to more warm water to stay over.

Back to the story. Mystery surronds each side as to why the Chinese would attack the Americans, then Americans attack the Chinese. Similar to a James Bond plot, where someone behind the scenes named Mr. Blossom is trying to get China and the U.S. into a war. Douglass provides good aerial fighting sequences, as well as, some life on the Carrier. The book finishes rather quick and seemed as if Douglass may have been rushed to end it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "Typhoon Force Excitement", July 21, 2000

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John J. Rust - See all my reviews

This review is from: Typhoon Season (Carrier, No. 14) (Paperback)

One of the best in Keith Douglass' acclaimed "Carrier" series! Some Chinese military leaders set in motion a devious plan centered in Hong Kong. The only thing in their way, the USS Thomas Jefferson and Carrier Battle Group 14. Douglass did a superb job keeping you guessing as to the Chicom's real motives until the last couple chapters. Loved the different ways they tried to pull off the plan. And on top of that, a super typhoon is brewing in the Pacific. Some awesome fighter combat scenes thrown in as well. Great drama! Good character development, especially among F-14 jocks Lobo and Bird Dog. Both trying to bury some nasty ghosts in their pasts and prove their are worthy to be top notch Tomcat drivers again. Admiral "Tombstone" Magruder was his usual cool self. There were a few inconsistancies with some scene transitions, but overall a very enjoyable book.