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Firing Point by [George Wallace, Don Keith]

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NOW THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE HUNTER KILLER—STARRING GERARD BUTLER AND GARY OLDMAN

A submarine captain races to prevent World War III in this thrilling adventure.

Below the polar ice cap, an American nuclear submarine moves quietly in the freezing water, tailing a new Russian sub. But the usual, unspoken game of hide-and-seek between opposing captains is ended when the Americans hear sounds of disaster and flooding, and the Russian sub sinks in a thousand feet of water. The American sub rushes to help, only to join its former quarry in the deep.

The situation ignites tensions around the world. As both Washington and Moscow prepare for what may be the beginnings of World War III, the USS Toledo—led by young, untested Captain Joe Glass—heads to the location to give aid. He soon discovers that the incident was no accident. And the men behind it have yet to make their final move. A move only Glass can stop.

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July 3, 2012
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“The plot unfolds like a summer blockbuster.”—Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Don Keith is the critically-acclaimed, award-winning author of more than thirty fiction and nonfiction books, including the national bestselling thriller Firing Point, soon to be the major motion picture Hunter Killer—starring Gerard Butler and Gary Oldman. In addition to writing, he sponsors the UNTOLD MILLIONS Project, an effort to encourage the capture and publication of eyewitness accounts of major historical events such as the Great Depression, World War II and other wars, the space program, the Civil Rights struggle, and more.

George Wallace, Cdr. USN Ret., commanded the Los Angeles-class nuclear attack submarine USS Houston. During his tour of duty he worked extensively with the SEAL community developing SEAL/submarine tactics. Under Wallace's command the Houston was awarded the CIA Meritorious Unit Citation.

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ASIN : B0073XV2KY
Publication date : July 3, 2012
Language : English
File size : 1025 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
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Print length : 702 pages
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Best Sellers Rank: #232,984 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #771 in Sea Adventures Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #978 in Sea Adventures Fiction (Books)
- #1,103 in Political Thrillers & Suspense

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Janet

Cat and mouse under the high seas

Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2019

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I chose to read this book after seeing the movie, Hunter Killer . The book, as always, is more detailed than the movie. But I was not quite ready for the stock market scenario of the Russian inflitrators along with some greedy corporate types. My favorite parts were the sub captains battling it out and playing cat and mouse. The Navy Seals were great characters - great side story of how they attempt to save the Russian President and how Captain Glasser was able to get his operatives back safely before he had to make a final life or death decision. I recommend this book along with the movie. A nice weekend diversion .

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ellison

HUNT FOR THE CRIMSON OCTOBER

Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2018

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Written in 2012 this is needlessly wordy with tech talk that while it may engage a former submariner it lulls the casual listener to sleep. A new Russian sub is launched and is struck by sabotage, an American sub aspires to rescue and is struck by a TORPEDO!

Turns out that Russian Cossacks want to return to greatness that they never had SO they have built a small fleet of submarines despite being destitute. They then blow up a couple of their own ships and blame that on the United States! When Putin gets kidnapped (NO!) Obama wants S.E.A.L.s that are in country to check the sub pen to RESCUE PUTIN! (NO!)

MEANWHILE BACK AT THE RANCH! OTHER RUSSIANS have created a RUSSIAN HACKING SYSTEM INTO THE NYSE to disrupt the world economy! LAME PATHETIC LUMBERING THING! UGG! Swearing. Could only take in small bits due its banality!

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Captain

Hang on! The seas are getting rough!

Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2018

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This tale of a near world-wide calamity is exciting. There is enough plausibility to keep the attention of even an old Cold War submariner. I was reminded of the excitement and intricate plot lines of Clancy’s “Red Storm Rising.”

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G. Wells

Brilliant!

Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2019

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I bought this after seeing the movie based on it (i.e. Hunter Killer), which I had enjoyed. The book did not disappoint, and was heart-poundingly engaging (even though I had a rough idea of how it all worked out). Given the authors' background, it was no surprise that the submarine warfare came across as very authentic. If I were to nit-pick, some of the financial plotline felt a bit contrived (would the head of the SEC really be allowed into to a high-level defence meeting at the White House?), but it didn't detract from my basic enjoyment of a a great thriller.

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john

The book sucked!! The movie was great..!!

Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2020

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The book was ok, but I enjoyed the movie ("Hunter/Killer") much better. The book was essentially "split" between two stories: (1), All that stupid stuff dealing with the Russian "manipulation" of the stock market (Booooring..!!), and (2), the interaction between the State Dept, the Seals, and the crew of the sub. Yes, I saw the movie first. I thought the acting and the performances of the actors & and actresses were pretty much first rate. The book? It sucked - big time! Don't waste your time on that one!!

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Amazon Customer

Join The Navy and Help Keep Peace!

Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2018

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These 700 pages written in 2012 portray some nasty Russian Mafiosas hacking into the NY stock market instead of the 2016 election. That could not happen,right? The submarine and SEAL chapters do form the basis for the action movie Hunter Killer which all high school and college kids should watch. They can learn that bad people with nuclear toys can end the world! The lessons in Navy technology are great for amateurs like me.Read the book to also see that some greedy Americans will sell out their souls and your life for riches.Definitely worth the time to read!

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colonelchuck

Way More Than Submarines

Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2020

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Wallace and Keith tell a great story. Like their other sub books, this one has a strong cast of men who drive submarines. They, rather than the machinery, are the players in a story that goes well beyond naval operations. Unlike their Hunter Killer series, there are important civilian story lines that add interest. Excellent read or listen. Recommend

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ANDREW

Ok, but boring

Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2016

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It's an OK "techno" thriller in the tradition of Tom Clancy. However, I don't like the filler plot line that has nothing to do with sub marine warfare. I got bored half way through and went on to other books. Will probably come back. However, the submarine action sequences read well and appear to be technically (to my hobbyist understating correct).

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Sarah

Great book that had me on the edge of my seat

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 17, 2020

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I bought this after seeing that it was the book that the film 'Hunter Killer' is based on. I'm pleased to say that the book is infinitely better than the film in that is has multiple converging story lines to keep the reader interested and engaged.

Amazon Customer

Better than movie

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 17, 2020

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On watching the movie hunter killer, decided to read this, was not disappointed.

Alain_in_Ottawa

This is a 5+

Reviewed in Canada on August 28, 2014

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One of the best submarine book
I have ever read. Full of intrigues,
happenings action, this book has it all.
This is a page turner. You have underwater
actions, political intrigues, CIA, seals you
have it all. Highly recommended

Robert Battersby

Firing Point.

Reviewed in Australia on July 3, 2018

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Good Plot, well paced.
A bit of an overstretch with America & Russia navies !
But, makes good reading for those with this interest.

waratahbay

Colour by numbers, strictly for the holidays

Reviewed in Australia on October 16, 2020

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Predictable, shallow, linear. Not even engaging enough for a lazy, holiday read.

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