Eye of the Viper: A Dan Dailey Novel

By David F. De Hart and David F. DeHart

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1591136539
• ISBN13: 9781591136538
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Booklocker.com
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Weapons of Mass Distruction Disappear-Read On

I just finished this novel and enjoyed it immensely. I decided to thank the author and encourage him. He grabbed my attention with excitement in the first chapter. He then gave enough time to develop his main characters so little by little you came to enjoy and appreciate them. With that well accomplished, he resumes the plot and direction, moving it along skillfully. The author clearly has a grasp of the culture, customs, and people of the Middle East with emphasis on the history and politics of Turkey. I found his grasp of the Turkish language engaging. I also found the plot very believable for that time period and equally applicable to the many dangerous possibilities we are faced with in the region today. Being knowledgeable in the field of espionage and the intelligence community, I felt a comradeship with his field agents. They are authentic and like many I have known. There was a definite closeness only developed thru respect for each other's competence. This ultimately allowed them to resolve a complicated and dangerous mission in a real life style. The author, thru these characters of B.K., Nate, Dan and Bull, illustrates the training, dedication, and service provided by many field agents in the intelligence Community. A GOOD READ AND I RATE IT FIVE STAR AND HOPE HE CONTINUES WITH SEQUELS. J. Farrell F.B.I. (Retired Agent ) Palm Desert, California

Counterterrorism intrigue

Dan Dailey and Jim "Bull" Bulliard, US defense intelligence (DIA) agents, track down a missing biological weapon throughout fascinating and mysterious Turkey. With little to go on, they must glean clues on the whereabouts of the bio payload from American and Turkish sources, some good and some nefarious on both sides. They learn that the weapon has fallen into the hands of `the viper,' a Kurd terrorist bent on destroying the relationship between the United States and Turkey. The chase is on to stop the worst disaster in US-Turkey history. Authentic language, geography, and interesting characters, as well as the intensifying plot, distinguish this new entry in the techno-thriller genre. Author DeHart relies on his language skills and experience 20 years as a counterintelligence agent to write a very believable and picturesque story of intrigue in the middle east in his first novel.

A man's book that women will enjoy.

A fast read. Started it late at night and could not put it down. Picked it up in the morning and read straight through to the end. Very exciting. Really enjoyed the scenes in Turkey. Felt like I was right there. I particularly liked the characters of Dan Dailey and his associate Bull. The addition of a female agent, Nateesha Morales, really interested me too. Even though this is a "man's book" with the military jargon and all, women who enjoy thrillers, will like this book. The characters all worked great together and the plot moved right along. Can't wait for the sequel! Donna