Task Force Blue (Rogue Warrior) [Mass Market Paperback]

Richard Marcinko (Author), John Weisman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1997 | Series: Rogue Warrior (Book 4)

Richard Marcinko's #1 New York Times bestselling autobiography, "Rogue Warrior", brought SpecWar combat out in the open. But only fiction could to tell the whole, unrestricted, in two more explosive New York Times bestsellers-- "Rogue Warrior: Red Cell" and "Rogue Warrior: Green Team". Now the Rogue Warrior's back in a raw, authentic novel of relentless action and suspense.

When the Rogue Warrior and his elite SEAL team, Task Force Blue, storm a hijacked 727 in Key West, a hostage is killed-- and Marcinko must pay. Facing court-martial and removal from the Navy, his is recuited by the Defense Intelligence Agency to erradicate a secret right-wing terrorist infrastructure. Combating a brutal enemy force, and pursued by the FBI, Marcinko maneuvers through a political, military, and bureaucratic minefield, adhering to the ultimate Commandment of SpecWar-- there are no rules-- win at all cost!

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Literature imitates steak tartare in these latest adventures (after Rogue Warrior: Green Team) of ex-Navy SEAL Dick Marcinko and his handpicked band of operatives. Here, the author has his fictional alter-ego and his underlings combat domestic terrorism?on an airline and at an oil rig, among other colorful locations. Marcinko the character also has a half-million-dollar bounty put on his head by an evil billionaire. Although the first-person narrative bristles with seemingly authentic military detail, readers are assured that "operational details have been altered so as not to betray current SpecWar techniques." Marcinko is less demure about his politics, taking to task politicians, the international arms trade and sloppy security precautions as he pumps for a highly trained and patriotic standing military. The author is running into some problems keeping the series fresh. The thin plot isn't sufficiently obscured by spilled blood and hand-to-hand fighting tips, and Marcinko's insider's voice, while still cocky, is beginning to explain details covered in earlier volumes. But those who enjoy tough tales about men whose purpose is "to annihilate, destroy, obliterate, kill, maim and terminate" will enjoy chewing on this.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Library Journal

Marcinko adds more color to the best-selling success of Rogue Warrior: Green Team (Pocket Bks., 1995) and Rogue Warrior: Red Cell (Pocket Bks., 1994) in this novel about terrorists and the men who kill them.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Pocket (February 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671896725
• ISBN-13: 978-0671896720
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #567,566 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Richard Marcinko Thriller!, April 6, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Task Force Blue (Rogue Warrior) (Mass Market Paperback)

In one of the most action-packed and suspenseful books I have ever read, Marcinko proves he's still the best SEAL ever by taking down a billionaire with evil in his agenda. The book draws you in with an incredibly exciting beginning were his team is responsible for saving hostages and taking down the terrorists. In the roguish style Marcinko's fans have come to love, he takes his buddies along for an impossible mission with a climactic ending. One of the best of the Rogue Warrior series.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Marcinko Strikes Again!, July 8, 2001

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Melvin Hunt (Cleveland,, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Task Force Blue (Rogue Warrior) (Mass Market Paperback)

This is another thriller in the Rogue Warrior series. Through his experiences as a U.S. Navy Seal Marcinko has been enabled to write some very entertaining books. His vast knowledge of types of weapons and special operations manuevers make his books quite believable. In this book Marcinke and his troops are matched up against an evil ruthless billionaire. Despite the man's over- whelming wealth Marcinko is still able to prevail. As usual there is nonstop action. The ending of this book is also very unique. Be sure to read this book. You will be greatly entertained.Dick Marcinko has written another good book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Military Book Club Main Selection, January 23, 2003

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Kate's Mom "lisacarole4" (Radcliff, Kentucky United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Task Force Blue (Rogue Warrior ): Task Force Blue (Hardcover)

A Literary Guild Selection and a Doubleday Book Club Selection. Author Richard Marcinko is retired from the Navy after more than 30 years of service. Author John Weisman specializes in espionage and military themes. A must read if you seek action, a fast moving plot and military operations.