The Rock [Mass Market Paperback]

Robert Doherty (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1995

Five people--including an Australian Air Force computer operator, a Mexican engineering professor, a New York housewife, a Colombian Special Forces officer, and an English mathematician--are invited to help save the world.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Dell (December 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0440220726
• ISBN-13: 978-0440220725
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1.1 x 6.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,151,302 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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38 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars exciting, thought provoking, could it happen in real life?, April 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Rock (Mass Market Paperback)

Enjoyed reading this book so much I went out and bought his other 3 books.

As a woman in my 40's you might not think I would be reading an adventure book such as this with all it's fighting and killing, but a book that makes you think about the past, present, and future all at the same time by using national sites and recent events, for it's story line, had me wonder "what if" this really happened? Would we be able to stop it? Can we stop fighting long enough to help mankind or would our bickering get in the way? (like in the book)

Try his other books too, he had me wondering about our historical events so much that I am thinking about looking up past events in history to view them in a different light. Is his book fact written in fiction form? You be the judge.

I do encourage you to read his other books in order, because even though his books can stand alone, it's better if you get to know each character. Looking forward to seeing what happens to each one as the stories progress.

Ladies if you are looking for a mushy love story you won't find it here, but if you want adventure, suspense, thrills and sci fi all rolled into one book, don't wait any longer buy it!!!

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for all who enjoys sci-fi and military fiction, March 31, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Rock (Mass Market Paperback)

I first read Doherty's Area 51 books, but then found The Rock. A wonderful book that rivals any book I've ever read. The plot jumps around, but that only helps to keep your interest because you're constantly thinking about what has happened and what will happen. Also check out his web site for more information. He has wonderful many wonderful books including The Line, The Gate, and the Omega Missle. I highly recommend all of them.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An exciting science thriller, February 21, 2002

By 

D. A. Dodd (Huntsville, AL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Rock (Mass Market Paperback)

The back of the book labels "The Rock" as a science thriller. This is an accurate description as it's a combination of science fiction and techno-thriller. While similar to his other books (Area 51, Atlantis, etc. -- published under a pseudonym), this one grabs you at the beginning and doesn't let go.

Five people from across the planet are summoned to a secretive meeting with no idea of what is to happen. They soon learn that a transmission has been received with their names included. Other scientists, the military, the Russians and the President eventually get involved. What results is a race against time to preserve the future of the human race. The resolution is well presented and has a definite sci-fi feel to it.

If you enjoy the other novels by this author, you will definitely enjoy this one as well. It's a quick and easy read that can be completed in one sitting. If you find this work entertaining, check out the novels by James Rollins for other "science thriller" works.