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Sky Hunters: Operation Southern Cross

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Just like the first book of the XBattalion series, "OSC" moves like a race car jammed into fifth gear. The top-secret XBat copter force is ordered to put out several political brush fires in South America, only to discover that one of them might involve nothing less than the fate of the world. All the while, the CIA's multi-billion dollar, ultra-sophisticated spy satellite system is failing, and no one knows why. The two plot lines collide in one of the most unlikliest places on Earth, causing the book's heroes to make an incredibly harrowing last-minute flight to save all. The action scenes are very realistic; the flying sequences are not for the faint of heart. The balancing act that many special forces members must endure between their personal lives and service to their country is also well brought out. According to a web site given on the book's cover -- www.XBattalion.com -- apparently no one really knows who the author Jack Shane is. But obviously, he knows his stuff. I'm looking forward to Book 3.

THE BOOK STARTED OUT BY GETTING ALL THE STORY LINE PIECES TOGETHER, THEN THE BOOK TOOK OFF LIKE A ROCKET. I COULD NOT BELIEVE HOW QUICK I MOVED THRU THE BOOK. THE STORY WAS SET IN SOUTH AMERICAN COUNTRY, THAT WAS GOING TO ATTACK THE UNITED STATES. THE XBATT HAD TO GO IN AND SAVE THE DAY BECAUSE NO ONE ELSE WAS IN THE AREA. THEY STOPPED THE BAD GUYS BUT IT DID HAVE A COST TO ONE OF THE MEMBERS. WILL THERE BE ANOTHER BOOK ?? I HOPE SO!!

I purchased all 3 Sky Hunters series and they are a great read. Recommend them to people who like lots of non-stop action.

Thanks to my Amazon prompt I remembered to place this review. If you have followed previous reviews you know my focus on Shane, Maloney and Cobb. Because of my primary occuption I fell badly behind in my reading schedule. I was able to close this gap with my commute to work, a 12+ hour flight. I was able to get set and read cover to cover. In this addition to the series, Jack has set focus to the spirit of the modern age warrior of special operations. The setting against the South American jungle of polictical movements, crisis, and deception is timely and accurate. Action flows well, properly paced and sequenced. Most of us read this for the flying action and combat scenes. This installment does not disappoint. It does not drag. The best part of this book and the series is the depiction of the price of honor. Above all else honor, no matter the price. This is well played over the team and the command elements. In keeping with this author it will be a stand alone book, it allows you to read this and go to first and not be disappointed. In fact my guess is that a new reader to the series might enjoy it a little more in that sequence. Very happy to see next book is out soon. As a retired military aviator and working contractor I fully recommend this book and series. Hopefully I will stay ahead on the schedule this time.

Jack Shane's Sky Hunters novel is terrific. After reading this, it makes me want to pick-up the other book in the series. Fast-paced, full of interesting characters, both good and bad, Operation Southern Cross was a explosive adventure read.

Once again Jack Shane comes out with another great adventure.
Helicopters every where guns blazing X-Battalion doing what
they do best. Sky Hunters - Operation Southern Cross is a big hit it just keeps you on the edge of your seat. You don't know
what will happen next to the X-Bat gang.
Don't forget Jack's 1st book Sky Hunters - X-Battalion. If
you like Operation Southern Cross you will love X-Battalion.