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Summary: Another writer as good as Clancy
Review: The word on the oceans is that a Russian nuclear sub exploded in the Barents Sea and was deserted by everyone. However, the ship seemingly vanished and the crew disappeared without any further evidence. American military intelligence agent Bill Lane and his British counterpart and lover Frannie Shipley investigate the incident.They soon learn that the sub has been sold via the black market to a nation unfriendly to the west. The pair tries to locate the missing sub, which is steadily making its way to its new home. They also inquire into the identity of the purchaser, which leads them to Morocco. When Bill finally ferrets out the brains behind the sting, he knows that his worst nightmare has occurred. His old enemy, Valeri "the Surgeon" Yernin, is behind the nefarious plot while also seeking vengeance against Bill for a previous failed caper. However, this time around the former Russian espionage agent is holding all the cards as he has in hi! s possession the joker better known as Frannie. Sean Flannery may be the best writer of action-packed, modern day espionage thrillers with his Bill Lane stories being among the best novels of the nineties. His latest Lane tale, ACHILLES HEEL, may be Mr. Flannery's best to date, which is an incredible accomplishment after novels like WINNER TAKES ALL and KILO OPTION because this time Bill has to deal with a personal dilemma interfering with his accomplishing a mission. The story line is crisp and loaded with action, and all the characters, including Yernin, invoke reader empathy because they are so humanly motivated. This book is a great globe-trotting novel that deserves full reader attention as Lane is equal to or perhaps even better than Jack Ryan. Harriet Klausner 7/26/98
Rating: 
Summary: Another Good Book From Flannery!
Review: This book picked up right where "Kilo Option" left off. Bill
Lane and Frannie Shipley are in pursuit of a submarine that was
supposedly sunk by the Russians. Linked up in this conspiracy
is Lane's bitter enemy Valerie Yernin.Lane and Yernin are headed for a final showdown. Before the big event there are several
gun battles and several killings. Lane and Shipley are also recieving problems from the British government.This book proves to be very exciting and readable from start to finish. The ending is also very unique. This is another good read from Flannery. Be sure to read it. You will know who wins the final showdown,Lane or Yergin.
Rating:
Summary: Another Good Book From Flannery!
Review: This book picked up right where "Kilo Option" left off. Bill
Lane and Frannie Shipley are in pursuit of a submarine that was
supposedly sunk by the Russians. Linked up in this conspiracy
is Lane's bitter enemy Valerie Yernin.Lane and Yernin are headed for a final showdown. Before the big event there are several
gun battles and several killings. Lane and Shipley are also recieving problems from the British government.This book proves to be very exciting and readable from start to finish. The ending is also very unique. This is another good read from Flannery. Be sure to read it. You will know who wins the final showdown,Lane or Yergin.
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Summary: Clancy-esque. Not as good as Clancy but a good read.
Review: This is a pretty good book. I'm a big Tom Clancy fan. This runs along the same lines but not quite as good as his work. Still a good book to read.
Rating:
Summary: Clancy-esque. Not as good as Clancy but a good read.
Review: This is a pretty good book. I'm a big Tom Clancy fan. This runs along the same lines but not quite as good as his work. Still a good book to read.
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Summary: His name is Bond, Bill Bond
Review: You have to accept that Flannery's hero, Bill Lane, is really James Bonds. Flannery was too cheap to pay the royalties and too patriotic (nothing wrong with that) to make him Brittish. One thing Lane is NOT, however: he is not an analyst and does not work for the NSA. Once you get over that charade, it's easy to be absorbed by the book. It takes you on a lively tour of action and travel from the hotels of the rich and famous to the desert of Morocco. It's actually hard to put down.
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