Day of the Cheetah

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Summary: One of Dale Brown's very best!
Review: A classic techno-thriller! Much of the plot, concerning the theft of a high-tech experimental fighter plane was inspired by FIREFOX by Craig Thomas, as was the thought-controlled weapons systems and navigation. However, Dale Brown goes several steps better. The technicalities behind the Dreamstar aircraft are well explained without too much babble and could be feasible one day. The aerial dogfighting sequences, utilising a variety of aircraft(National Guard F-16s, Nicaraguan MiGs, Mexican F-20s and so on, and the 767 AWACS was an inspired idea!)and interesting locations in Central America are also first rate. I've only had a trial lesson in a light aircraft as a birthday present from my ever-patient wife, but I can still visualise the settings, manouvres and procedures described in his narrative as well as that day. This book would make a power-packed movie, so come on, Hollywood! If you like aircraft, thrills, future technology and fast paced action then this is the book for you. One minor point, there were two goofs - the B-1B bomber is known as the Lancer and not the Excalibur, and the B-2 stealth bomber is known as the Spirit and not the Panther, but considering this 1996-set book was written in 1988 the we can let Dale off the hook! The story also brings the McLanahan Timeline up to date, despite a few inconsistencies before the 'prequels' such as SKY MASTERS and HAMMERHEADS were written.

Rating:
Summary: One of Dale Brown's very best!
Review: A classic techno-thriller! Much of the plot, concerning the theft of a high-tech experimental fighter plane was inspired by FIREFOX by Craig Thomas, as was the thought-controlled weapons systems and navigation. However, Dale Brown goes several steps better. The technicalities behind the Dreamstar aircraft are well explained without too much babble and could be feasible one day. The aerial dogfighting sequences, utilising a variety of aircraft(National Guard F-16s, Nicaraguan MiGs, Mexican F-20s and so on, and the 767 AWACS was an inspired idea!)and interesting locations in Central America are also first rate. I've only had a trial lesson in a light aircraft as a birthday present from my ever-patient wife, but I can still visualise the settings, manouvres and procedures described in his narrative as well as that day. This book would make a power-packed movie, so come on, Hollywood! If you like aircraft, thrills, future technology and fast paced action then this is the book for you. One minor point, there were two goofs - the B-1B bomber is known as the Lancer and not the Excalibur, and the B-2 stealth bomber is known as the Spirit and not the Panther, but considering this 1996-set book was written in 1988 the we can let Dale off the hook! The story also brings the McLanahan Timeline up to date, despite a few inconsistencies before the 'prequels' such as SKY MASTERS and HAMMERHEADS were written.

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Summary: This is an incredible book
Review: Although I don't give it 5 stars, I still think its a great book and anybody who likes high-tech war and sci-fiction weaponry should give it a go. I felt like it moved a little slow during its transactions into Russia, but it picked up. Still a good book and Dale Brown is by far untouchable!!!

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Summary: ACTION PACKED!!
Review: Although I don't give it 5 stars, I still think its a great book and anybody who likes high-tech war and sci-fiction weaponry should give it a go. I felt like it moved a little slow during its transactions into Russia, but it picked up. Still a good book and Dale Brown is by far untouchable!!!

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Summary: AN EXCELLANT READ!!!
Review: Day of The Cheetah blends dazzling tecnology and hold-onto- your ejection seat harness action!!! I'd origanally planned to read the book in one week but I did the whole thing in two action-packed sittings. Almost impossible to put down!

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Summary: It encompasses action, suspense, and character growth.
Review: Day of the Cheetah is a well written book, and one of Dale Brown's best. It will keep you interested throughout the entire story, while maintaining a high level of suspense and intrigue.

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Summary: I Was Not Sold
Review: I think I was expecting something more from this book. I know he has a large following and has done very well with sales, but I had a hard time placing this guy that high on the mantel. The much better (and unfortunately shorter) version of this theme is Firefox. I usually like a lot of character development, but what we had here was just high school gym chatter. The fighter scenes were not badly written, but it was not enough to save the whole book.

Rating:
Summary: I Was Not Sold
Review: I think I was expecting something more from this book. I know he has a large following and has done very well with sales, but I had a hard time placing this guy that high on the mantel. The much better (and unfortunately shorter) version of this theme is Firefox. I usually like a lot of character development, but what we had here was just high school gym chatter. The fighter scenes were not badly written, but it was not enough to save the whole book.

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Summary: a great book for anyone who likes to read war-fiction
Review: in my opinion this book was one of the best books i have ever read. i believe this could be his best work ever. anytime you think you've figured out whats going to happen next the plot turns. it is suspensful and exciting. i give it five stars and two thumbs up.

Rating:
Summary: a great book for anyone who likes to read war-fiction
Review: in my opinion this book was one of the best books i have ever read. i believe this could be his best work ever. anytime you think you've figured out whats going to happen next the plot turns. it is suspensful and exciting. i give it five stars and two thumbs up.