Prisoner Within [Mass Market Paperback]

Donald E. Mcquinn (Author), Donato Giancola (Illustrator)

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Publication Date: December 27, 1997

Acclaimed author of Warrior and With Full Honors, U.S. Marine Corps veteran Donald E. McQuinn thrills us again with his gripping blend of heart-stopping action and sci fi military adventure in. . .

THE PRISONER WITHIN

Given one last chance to save himself from death and dishonor, Captain Lannat is smuggled to a tyrannical planet to hunt down Etasalou, the man responsible for his arrest and disgrace. But Etasalou holds a position of unassailable power in a maximum security compound where he executes deadly "scientific" experiments that turn men into killing machines.

With the planet torn by rebellion, Lannat's warfare and recon skills will face extraordinary tests as he battles to overthrow the regime, destroy the heinous secrets behind the murderous mutated army, and redeem his good name once and for all . . .

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Acclaimed author of Warrior and With Full Honors, U.S. Marine Corps veteran Donald E. McQuinn thrills us again with his gripping blend of heart-stopping action and sci fi military adventure in. . .

THE PRISONER WITHIN

Given one last chance to save himself from death and dishonor, Captain Lannat is smuggled to a tyrannical planet to hunt down Etasalou, the man responsible for his arrest and disgrace. But Etasalou holds a position of unassailable power in a maximum security compound where he executes deadly "scientific" experiments that turn men into killing machines.

With the planet torn by rebellion, Lannat's warfare and recon skills will face extraordinary tests as he battles to overthrow the regime, destroy the heinous secrets behind the murderous mutated army, and redeem his good name once and for all . . .

About the Author

Donald E. McQuinn was born in Winthrop, Massachusetts. After moving often and eventually graduating from high school in Texas, he attended the University of Washington. He retired from the United States Marine Corps in 1971. He lives in the Pacific Northwest with his wife, Carol; they have three grown sons.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback
• Publisher: Del Rey (December 27, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0345400445
• ISBN-13: 978-0345400444
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #829,785 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars McQuinn is the Shakespeare of military sci-fi, November 13, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Prisoner Within (Mass Market Paperback)

Captain Lannat returns.
The world is a better place for it.
Betrayed by his politcal leadership, Captain Lannat, one of the heroes of "With Full Honors"(the precedent book), Lannat is handed a true hydra of a bad situation.
He prevails.
McQuinn's story of how Lannat prevails has the depth of shakespeare, on several levels, and the military insight of Hackworth's "Steel My Soldier's Hearts."
Damn, this man is good.
A wise friend of mine, who has experience at a very high level in governance, said the answer to a problem - any problem - was to send in a Marine Colonel.
Bet McQuinn made Colonel (in the Old Corps) - he is THAT good.
Going to Quantico?
Get this book, and read "With Full Honors," first.
This book should be on the Commandant's Reading List for Officers....

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More superb storytelling from Donald E. McQuinn, May 10, 2002

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Lee J. Stamm (Kennewick, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Prisoner Within (Mass Market Paperback)

Sequel to "With Full Honors" continues the saga of Captain Lannat with the same high level of character development, compelling story and exciting action which are McQuinn's hallmarks. Highly recommended.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars McQuinn's story of redemption gripping and captivating, March 6, 2000

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"icmjani99ny" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prisoner Within (Mass Market Paperback)

Don McQuinn is an amazing storyteller weaving a tale of resonant reality, even set in worlds of the mind. Witch and Wanderer have McQuinn's same magic, although they're quite different tales. I am four books through the author's catalog and highly recommend McQuinn if you enjoy books that will keep you up long after the embers have died.