The Weapon: A Novel (Dan Lenson Novels) [Mass Market Paperback]

David Poyer (Author)

Book Description

Series: Dan Lenson Novels | Publication Date: December 1, 2009

As a member of TAG Charlie—an elite team of active-duty sailors, SEALs, and civilian analysts—United States Navy Commander and Medal of Honor winner Dan Lenson must defuse emerging naval threats around the globe. The deadly Skhval K, an unstoppable rocket torpedo designed to destroy U.S. aircraft carriers, definitely qualifies.

When the Skhval-K is demonstrated at a Moscow arms show, Dan tries to buy one so that the U.S. Navy can build countermeasures. But when the Russians sell the new weapon to Iran and China instead, Dan decides that if he can’t buy it, he’ll steal it…

When a daring nighttime penetration of Iran’s largest naval base goes wrong, Dan finds himself captaining a submarine he barely knows how to submerge—while being pursued by Iranian destroyers and sub-hunting aircraft through the hazardous Persian Gulf. Never mind the weapon and the balance of power in the Mideast. This time, Dan will be lucky to escape with his life…

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Poyer's fine military thriller, the 11th in his Dan Lenson series (after Korea Strait), provides what his fans have come to expect—tight structure, plenty of authentic technological detail and a hero who acts like a man rather than a cartoon superhero. When the Russians offer a powerful new rocket torpedo they've developed for sale to the world, the U.S. government sends Cdr. Dan Lenson, U.S.N., to purchase one. After the deal falls apart, Dan attempts to liberate one of the new weapons from a container ship headed for China. When that mission goes to hell, he and his team steal an Iranian submarine carrying one of the super torpedoes. From then on, we're submerged deep into Das Boot territory with Dan and his small crew playing cat and mouse with a deadly Iranian frigate. Those who relish naval action won't be able to come up for air until they turn the last page of this nail-biter. (Nov.)
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“Those who relish naval action won’t be able to come up for air until they turn the last page of this nail-biter.” —Publishers Weekly

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks; First Edition edition (December 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312365276
• ISBN-13: 978-0312365271
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #787,309 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book, December 9, 2008

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Jeffrey T. Elder (chehalis, wa United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Weapon: A Novel (Dan Lenson Novels) (Hardcover)

This is the latest book in the Dan Lenson series. You don't need to start with the first book to figure out what is going on. They are all good books and if you get a chance you should read them. This one finds Lenson and his team trying to get thier hands on a new weapon. The search takes them around the world. This book is well worth your money.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best Dan Lenson tale yet!, December 27, 2008

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Jack Winter (Clearwater, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Weapon: A Novel (Dan Lenson Novels) (Hardcover)

The Author manages to work three adventures into one tale, and they're all good. The hero's alcoholism and family issues are submerged to a more palatable level in this novel. Likewise Dan's antagonists within the Navy and the Government are more realistic, not so over the top as in the earlier works. As usual, Poyer's portrayal of technical details and realistic depictions of both special ops and war at sea are wonderful. I will continue to buy and read this series which gets better and better.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another good Lenson adventure, October 21, 2010

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jason mcgraw (elgin, il United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Weapon: A Novel (Dan Lenson Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

I've read all of the Lenson series up to this book, in order. They are fun and this book is above the average. I've gotten used to the implausible predicaments and near-escapes which used to distract me from the more realistic aspects, such as how ships operate. However, I can't imagine what I would've thought if this was my first Lenson read - best to start with The Med or The Gulf (my two favorites) if you are just joining the series.