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Summary: Really enjoyed this book!
Review: "Torchlight" was well-written and I especially loved the description of the diving. This book is a cross between Clive Cussler and Tom Clancy. We get thrills, diving and interesting political insights. I definitely look forward to the sequel!
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Summary: Really enjoyed this book!
Review: "Torchlight" was well-written and I especially loved the description of the diving. This book is a cross between Clive Cussler and Tom Clancy. We get thrills, diving and interesting political insights. I definitely look forward to the sequel!
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Summary: Summary
Review: "To cap off a lifelong string of daring and deadly successes, mutimillionaire arms dealer Erich Wilhelm Gerhardt has lined up the biggest munitions deal of the century. But to prime the pump for this ultimate transaction, he needs a monumental influx of quick, untraceable cash. The $1 billion in gold bullion sunk with the USS Norfolk in World War I becomes the source and his most immediate prize. Ex-Navy SEALs Philip Drake and Jack Henderson infiltrate Gerhardt's diving operation after receiving a tip from the arms dealer's adopted daughter, Jennifer. Repulsed by revelations concerning the true nature of Gerhardt's business, Jennifer has provided a steady stream of reliable information for the CIA. Now, by blowing the whistle on Gerhardt's upcoming deal, she has placed herself in irrevocable danger. So Drake's and Henderson's mission on Gerhardt's ship is two-fold: intercept the gold and rescue Jennifer. When their cover is blown by a corrupt faction in their own government, Drake and Henderson are left to their own devices to stop Gerhardt and save Jennifer -- and themselves. To do so, they must outwit and outmaneuver not only the wily Gerhardt but also his handpicked band of ruthless mercenaries. Chockablock with vividly harrowing dive scenes, dramatic reversals, and intrigue at the highest levels of government, TORCHLIGHT is the action-adventure debut of the decade." Related to both TREASURE ISLAND author Robert Louis Stevenson and the poet Hart Crane, ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON III is not only the product of an unique literary heritage, but also an expert scuba diver, having logged over twenty dives to the Italian luxury liner Andrea Doria, the Mount Everest of shipwreck diving
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Summary: Excellent initial effort, with diving scenes very realistic.
Review: As a scuba diver I was very impressed with the realistic nature of the diving scenes. The characters and plot were intriguing and I look forward to futures efforts by this author expanding on the exploits of the books' heroes. Excellent, clear writing style with aplot that made the book hard to put down.
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Summary: Predictable
Review: As a scuba diver, I loved the underwater descriptions. However, the rest of the plot was boring, predictable,
and somewhat ridiculous.
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Summary: Praise for a new author that will give Cussler competition
Review: As I meandered through the local book store I spotted this paperback on display and immediately noticed two familiar names in great literature, Robert Louis Stevenson and Clive Cussler. I wondered what type of novel a Stevenson relative could write, that would top his namesake's literary contributions, and earn Mr. Cusslers praise. After finishing "Torchlight" I now realize that Robert Louis Stevenson III will be bringing us tales of excitement and intrigue equal to those of his namesake for many years to come, and highly deserves Mr. Cusslers glowing recommendation. You literally picture yourself alongside Drake and Henderson as they dive on the Norfolk. With the current political turmoil you have no trouble believing the actions and attitudes as given in this "action and intrique" piece of fiction. A GREAT read and I'm already standing in line for Robert Louis Stevenson III next one.
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Summary: Excellent Book!!!
Review: Being a scuba diver, I pick up the book just for the diving aspect. I realized that the book encompassed a lot more than just diving. The book was well written and moves along at a very quick pace. I would enjoy to read and sequels or books by this author.
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Summary: Not too happy here
Review: I did not like this book at all. The story takes forever to unfold.
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Summary: If RLS' first book is any indication,Cussler has been bested
Review: My perspective on this book is as a diver who tends to stay in the classic literature section. I happened upon this book while looking for an older Cussler novel; hopefully one less haughty than his more recent works. I found this to be exactly what I have been looking for - a well-paced, mostly believable nautical story with characters well developed, but without soap opera character twists. There were a couple of weak spots, but never more than a page or two, and RLS never lost this reader's focus. For those of you who love a good adventure, but decry the "made for TV screenplay" type of writing which has come to replace true literature, this is your book. If his first story is any indication, RLS will leave Cussler in the dust. Can't wait for the sequel.
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Summary: General overview of Torchlight
Review: The book Torchlight continues the great writings of the Robert Louis Stevenson name and blood line. Torchlight has a lot of adventure, action, and drama. It shows a retired navy seal that is asked to come back and put the leading arms dealer of the world out of business. As the plot unfolds the president tries to place blame for murder and terrorism on the arms dealer and many of the framings backfired and ended up hurting his establishment. The retired navy seal was sent to do an undercover job on the actual ship with the arms dealer through this many interesting scenes happen. What happens is for the reader to find out.
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