ISBN:9780451410416/ Publisher:Onyx Books/ Location:New York / Subject:General /Thrillers /Sea & Ocean /Technological /Suspense fiction /Submarine disasters /Norwegian Sea. /Publication Date: 2002 /Binding:Mass Market Paperbound /Language:English /Pages:434 p. /Dimensions:6.76x4.20x1.23 in. .47 lbs. ******************************************************************************************************************************************************** This is a used paperback copy in Good+ condition. Copy shows creasing to spine, minimal edgewear, minimal slanting. Clean and tight. ******************************************************************************************************************************************************** Synopsis "The submarine USS Tulsa is silently tracking a Russian nuclear sub when another sub collides with the Tulsa-sending her to the ocean floor. Now, Captain Geoff Richter must struggle to maintain order inside the crippled ship-as the oxygen is slowly depleted, power systems begin to fail, and time runs out. " Publishers Weekly "From the disruptive and temperamental weather patterns that hampered rescue attempts to the callous and misleading journalists who were scrambling for the story of the year, many of the events in this evocative thriller eerily reflect situations similar to those of the 2000 sinking of the RFS Kursk, which ex-submariner and first-time author Francis notes occurred well after the writing of this novel. Refreshingly, this book goes beyond the typical military-novel parlance and digs into the lives of its characters. When the USS Tulsa is struck by a Russian sub, sending her to the floor of the Norwegian Sea, Commander Geoff Richter must maintain order and ensure the survival of his crew. As the crewmembers draw nearer to death with every breath, Francis takes readers into their heads and hearts via intimate flashbacks. Throughout the novel, for example, Richter recalls a past love, which allows Francis to craft a tasteful, even cute, love scene. In contrast, the few female characters here are shallowly portrayed, and their dialogue is gratuitous. A plethora of military personnel from several countries and an excess of acronyms may turn off readers who prefer less technical fiction, but an 80-entry glossary is a considerable help." (Apr. 2) Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information. ******************************************************************************************************************************************************* I accept payment in the form of postal money orders and personal checks. Personal checks must clear before book is mailed. P/h is $3.50 media mail USA and is a fixed cost and not otherwise as epier may indicate. Alaska and Hawaii extra. A small handling fee is included in cost of postage. Insurance of $1.65 is optional, but encouraged in order to cover loss or damage in the mail. I combine postage. Just ask! (IBX#8)******************************************************************************************************************************************************** International p/h will be determined at the end of auction. International payment must be in the form of cash only - USD, Euros, GBP or Scandinavian Krona

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