Engels Extension

By Ernest G. Ross

The Cold War is supposedly long over. Yet the great "peace dividend" has not paid off, leaving the world's economies in trouble. Sinister pressures build abroad as leaders seek to direct their... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0963381865
• ISBN13: 9780963381866
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Premiere Editions Intl
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.5" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

technically accurate and thrilling writing

Based on my 50 years of professional experience in strategic warfare, Ross is to be congratu- lated for the technical accuracy of this book. In addition, the literary style is excellent. The style is so exciting and compelling that it is difficult to put the book down. It is reminiscent of Tom Clancy's novels. While the "cold war" is often portrayed as finished, in much of the current media presentations, this novel illlustrates the many threatening scenarios that can arise out of a world that is supposedly at peace. Again, an excellent historic and real presen- tation.

Top-of-the field; incredible book; makes you think!

This book got me going from page one. A lot of people say that about a lot of books. But this book has an unbelievable ability to grab you and keep you. I was sweating from the first few minutes! The climax was totally unexpected. It left me literally out of breath. I've read thousands of books. Not many have this effect. While this is a technothriller, one thing I, as a woman, really liked was that it had good character development and a lot of humor. It made me care about the people, and about our country's future. It's patriotic, without being sappy or ridiculously macho. I've recommended it to dozens of people. I'm eager to see how the author will top this one with the rumored sequel! Get it and pass the word. This author's on his way up!

Hi-tech bedside thriller at it's finest!

To touch the not so distant "reality" possibilities from our so-called peaceful nations around the world is scaringly more possible than we can imagine. This book amazingly captures the realizm of things to come, shortfalls of our defense system in the United States and oh so close the reality of things at hand in the not so distant future. Complacency is unacceptable when it comes to protecting the U.S.A. You will have a very different outlook on defense strategy after reading this book. You will be astonished, overwhelmed, and highly entertained! Hats off to the new "Clancy"!!!

Intensely paced action with accurate detail.

Many thrillers - no, make that many -books-, lose a lot of credibility by making errors in the details. Ross sets forth a scenario that is original as far as my (active) reading in the thriller genre can see. He maintains credibility for the scenario by not dropping the detail ball. No magazine changes in revolvers here...when someone makes that kind of error and then expects me to believe they know what they're writing about, it falls flat. Ross' work stands tall. Another thing I really liked about the book were the 'everyday heroes' in it. Heroic folk and actions portrayed realistically - neither the 'loser turns over a new leaf' fantasy or cardboard superheroes. A very impressive first effort. One of the great things about reading a great first novel is looking forward to following the writer's career. More, Mr. Ross, more!