On the plus side its an interesting, fast paced novel, but whereas "Nimitz Class" did seem plausible, this seemed a little unlikely. Apparently Russia can't afford NOT to sell Subs to China so the US have no option but to sink them. Apparently America paying the Russians the value of the subs in exchange for the cancelling the deal or threatening to cancel existing loans is too humdrum an option for the author. Certainly no non-military options even seem to be considered. I hope a real US president may just think twice before sending special forces into the heart of Russia.

I odn't know why British author Patrick Robinson writes about Americans... maybe they just have more exciting equipment than the rather budget starved Royal Navy. He doesn't seem comfortable writing about American characters...he seems to have created a world where all Americans are Donald Rumsfeld which is a shame because he's clearly a talented author. When he writes about what he knows his knowledge and immagination really comes through. Sadly "Admiral Morgan" is a rather one dimensional sub-Dale Brown character. I've just bought "HMS Unseen" and hope its up to the standard of Nimitz Class.


Were not worthy   November 25, 2003
 3 out of 8 found this review helpful

If your into the whole tom clancy/ chris ryan type saga and enjoyed hunt for red october then this is a must buy.

You wont be able to put it down as soon as you open it and some of the reviewers above are misguided. Although it does make the us war-machine seem overwhelming, the book is fiction and as such should be treated as entertainment not military fact.

The technical details in the book are very impressive with robinsons research spot on. The plot develops at a good pace with engaging characters and humour to break the seriousness.

This is my favourite book of the series, once hooked you will understand. A must buy.