Silent Waters
by Jan Coffey
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From International Bestselling Author Jan Coffey...A deadly tale of political intrigue and terrorism!
SILENT WATERS
OVER SIX MONTHS ON TOP 100 KINDLE MILITARY BEST SELLER LIST.
Drawing on fifteen years of submarine-building experience, Jan Coffey crafts a thriller that will keep any reader turning the pages…
A nuclear submarine cuts silently through the waters of the North Atlantic, commandeered by two-dozen armed terrorists.
The target: New York City.
Fighting for their lives aboard show more the hijacked submarine, Commander Darius McCann and Ship Superintendent Amy Russell have only one hope for survival. With the lives of millions at stake, they must play a dangerous game of cat and mouse where capture would mean certain death.
On land, two NCIS investigators are working feverishly to learn the details of the hijacking in time to stop the attack. As mass hysteria paralyzes New York City, they uncover a trail of secrets as dangerous as the silent weapon aimed at the heart of America.
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This book was written by a husband and wife team and I will tell you right now, had it not been so incredibly well written and fast paced I would have thrown it across the room and not picked it up again until I was ready to take out the garbage. Don't get me wrong, I think these people are wonderful authors. Despite my better judgement I will probably pick up another one of their books because I can see they are incredibly talented.
The problem that I had with this book is totally separate from the merits as a piece of literature. If there is one thing that I absolutely can not stand with the white hot intensity of a thousand burning suns its someone blatantly foisting their beliefs on me in the form of entertainment. It show more drives me INSANE!!
Note: This is not because I have any particular affinity for any political party. I would feel the same about this book if it had been wildly slanted in the other direction.
If I wanted political commentary I would watch pundits and if I wanted to be indoctrinated I would go to bible college. I can not stand it when people thinly veil their beliefs in the form of what is supposed to be entertaining me. I want to read a story not a badly disguised dissertation on the authors' belief in the evil properties of the Republic party, President Bush and Homeland Security. And the as if the blatant Republican and Bush bashing wasn't clear enough there's always the sainted Democratic candidate who's family covers the entire minority spectrum. And they're not even religious. Hooray!!
From the very first page when the two innocent Bush bashing, oh excuse me Hawkins bashing, guards get munched by the terrorists I already see where this is going. Page one and I could already see that this was going to be a massive right wing conspiracy theorist novel.
And it had so much potential. I loved the characters and I'm not lying, the writing is great. So why, why, why did they have to ruin it all for me by making it a lesson in why Republicans are Satan? Grr.
And despite it all I will find their other books and read them. There's something in that, right? show less
This book was written by a husband and wife team and I will tell you right now, had it not been so incredibly well written and fast paced I would have thrown it across the room and not picked it up again until I was ready to take out the garbage. Don't get me wrong, I think these people are wonderful authors. Despite my better judgement I will probably pick up another one of their books because I can see they are incredibly talented.
The problem that I had with this book is totally separate from the merits as a piece of literature. If there is one thing that I absolutely can not stand with the white hot intensity of a thousand burning suns its someone blatantly foisting their beliefs on me in the form of entertainment. It show more drives me INSANE!!
Note: This is not because I have any particular affinity for any political party. I would feel the same about this book if it had been wildly slanted in the other direction.
If I wanted political commentary I would watch pundits and if I wanted to be indoctrinated I would go to bible college. I can not stand it when people thinly veil their beliefs in the form of what is supposed to be entertaining me. I want to read a story not a badly disguised dissertation on the authors' belief in the evil properties of the Republic party, President Bush and Homeland Security. And the as if the blatant Republican and Bush bashing wasn't clear enough there's always the sainted Democratic candidate who's family covers the entire minority spectrum. And they're not even religious. Hooray!!
From the very first page when the two innocent Bush bashing, oh excuse me Hawkins bashing, guards get munched by the terrorists I already see where this is going. Page one and I could already see that this was going to be a massive right wing conspiracy theorist novel.
And it had so much potential. I loved the characters and I'm not lying, the writing is great. So why, why, why did they have to ruin it all for me by making it a lesson in why Republicans are Satan? Grr.
And despite it all I will find their other books and read them. There's something in that, right? show less
The day before the presidential election terrorists hijack a nuclear submarine. Trapped on board and determined to save their own and countless other lives Commander Darius McCann and engineer Amy Russell must evade capture and sabotage the terrorists' plans.
Meanwhile, with advisors pushing to blame McCann, Lt. Colonel Sarah Connelly (who happens to be an ex-girlfriend) and Commander Bruce Dunn investigate the attack and begin to uncover a dangerous trail of secrets.
This book was a fairly formulaic thriller. I had a fairly good idea of who was responsible (and why) within the first 90 pages. It was still a fun read, and I simply had to figure out what happened.
The relationships between the two sets of main characters were fun. Some of show more the lines had me grinning ear to ear. Commander Dunn is a trip. I hope there's a book focused on him at some point.
An added bonus (in my mind) was President Hawkins, who is so blatantly George W. that I couldn't contain my glee at times. He starts speeches with 'My fellow Americans' and I can just hear the drawl...
All in all this was quite enjoyable; I would read it again. show less
Meanwhile, with advisors pushing to blame McCann, Lt. Colonel Sarah Connelly (who happens to be an ex-girlfriend) and Commander Bruce Dunn investigate the attack and begin to uncover a dangerous trail of secrets.
This book was a fairly formulaic thriller. I had a fairly good idea of who was responsible (and why) within the first 90 pages. It was still a fun read, and I simply had to figure out what happened.
The relationships between the two sets of main characters were fun. Some of show more the lines had me grinning ear to ear. Commander Dunn is a trip. I hope there's a book focused on him at some point.
An added bonus (in my mind) was President Hawkins, who is so blatantly George W. that I couldn't contain my glee at times. He starts speeches with 'My fellow Americans' and I can just hear the drawl...
All in all this was quite enjoyable; I would read it again. show less
When Commander Darius McCann brought Amy Russell aboard his sub, The USS Hartford, he assumed that they would fix the malfunction that had ended their ocean-going deployment before it had really gotten started. It isn't long however before they realize there is nothing wrong with the ship other than the fact that it is being hijacked. Amy and Darius know they must stop the hijacking any way that they can. Meanwhile, on shore, Lieutenant Colonel Sarah Connelly and Commander Bruce Dunn have begun an investigation into the hijacking and its implications for the east coast of the United States.
Silent Waters includes a good deal of action and suspense, but there is very little romance. The premise of hijacking a nuclear submarine is show more intriguing, and for the most part, the book delivers on the promise of this plot. However the romance aspect of this romantic suspense story is almost nonexistent. Also, there is little to no character development, and by half way through the book, the mystery was easy to figure out, as well as how it would play out in the story. Overall, Silent Waters is a disappointing romantic suspense novel. show less
Silent Waters includes a good deal of action and suspense, but there is very little romance. The premise of hijacking a nuclear submarine is show more intriguing, and for the most part, the book delivers on the promise of this plot. However the romance aspect of this romantic suspense story is almost nonexistent. Also, there is little to no character development, and by half way through the book, the mystery was easy to figure out, as well as how it would play out in the story. Overall, Silent Waters is a disappointing romantic suspense novel. show less
Action-filled Military Thriller with a Touch of Romance
Silent Waters is the story of Commander Darius McCann and Ship Superintendent Amy Russell as they try to free the nuclear submarine USS Hartford from the hands of hijackers. The bad guys are apparently intent on targeting New York City with its deadly weapons. On shore, NCIS Investigators Lieutenant Sarah Connelly and Commander Bruce Dunn work the clues, investigating who is behind this contemptible plot and why. Although it’s a somewhat typical military thriller, it gets high marks on action and a cozy romance in the back story.
Silent Waters is filled with action, as the protagonists onboard the sub have their hands full battling the hijackers against formidable odds. And when show more the story shifts to land, the action doesn’t stop; it simply transitions to car chases and gunfights. What you won’t find in this book, however, is much suspense. It’s fairly clear to the reader what’s happening, almost to the point of wondering why the NCIS investigators don’t see it. But then, few would want to entertain this possibility in real life without some pretty overwhelming evidence.
There is one backstory romance and a second possibility, adding a bit of a respite from the action. It also helps to develop the characters, making each of the four principals a bit more real – a detail that doesn’t get covered in every thriller.
So, if you’re seeking intense suspense and clever twists as part of your military thriller, this is probably not your book. But if you like action-filled stories with a touch of romance, and especially if you enjoy sub stories as I do, Silent Waters is a recommended read. show less
Silent Waters is the story of Commander Darius McCann and Ship Superintendent Amy Russell as they try to free the nuclear submarine USS Hartford from the hands of hijackers. The bad guys are apparently intent on targeting New York City with its deadly weapons. On shore, NCIS Investigators Lieutenant Sarah Connelly and Commander Bruce Dunn work the clues, investigating who is behind this contemptible plot and why. Although it’s a somewhat typical military thriller, it gets high marks on action and a cozy romance in the back story.
Silent Waters is filled with action, as the protagonists onboard the sub have their hands full battling the hijackers against formidable odds. And when show more the story shifts to land, the action doesn’t stop; it simply transitions to car chases and gunfights. What you won’t find in this book, however, is much suspense. It’s fairly clear to the reader what’s happening, almost to the point of wondering why the NCIS investigators don’t see it. But then, few would want to entertain this possibility in real life without some pretty overwhelming evidence.
There is one backstory romance and a second possibility, adding a bit of a respite from the action. It also helps to develop the characters, making each of the four principals a bit more real – a detail that doesn’t get covered in every thriller.
So, if you’re seeking intense suspense and clever twists as part of your military thriller, this is probably not your book. But if you like action-filled stories with a touch of romance, and especially if you enjoy sub stories as I do, Silent Waters is a recommended read. show less
"Silent Waters" brings the reader to the world of submarines and the things going on beneath the surface of the water.
A submarine is hijacked and heads for a target where the explosive power of the sub could kill millions. The target is New York City.
The new commander is Commander Darius McCann and the person helping recover the ship is Amy Russell who is the ship superintendent.
The suspense grabbed me from the start and I wondered who would try to hijack a submarine and how did they think they could get away with it.
Jan Coffey creates nice characters and a surprise conclusion that will keep the reader scratching their head at the possibilities and methods that the protagonists might use to prevent the hijackers from achieving their goal.
A submarine is hijacked and heads for a target where the explosive power of the sub could kill millions. The target is New York City.
The new commander is Commander Darius McCann and the person helping recover the ship is Amy Russell who is the ship superintendent.
The suspense grabbed me from the start and I wondered who would try to hijack a submarine and how did they think they could get away with it.
Jan Coffey creates nice characters and a surprise conclusion that will keep the reader scratching their head at the possibilities and methods that the protagonists might use to prevent the hijackers from achieving their goal.
Engaging, but predictable plot. The romantic suspense tag was disappointing. I'd rate the romance 2/10 - it was almost non-existent until the end of the book.
Engaging, but predictable plot. The romantic suspense tag was disappointing. I'd rate the romance 2/10 - it was almost non-existent until the end of the book.
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- Amy Russell; Darius McCann; Sarah Connelly (Lieutenant Colonel); Bruce Dunn (Commander)
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- Groton, Connecticut, USA
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- To our Taft '05 sons--
Arrin Alexander, Spencer Clark, Ryan Cleary, Patrick Coleman, Bruno Daniel, Matthew Davis, Camden Flath, Javier Garcia, Freddy Gonzalez, Jake Hammer, Wesley Hung, Minkailu Jalloh, Patrick Joseph, Wil... (show all)l Karnasiewicz, Cory Keeling, Christopher Lacaria, Jason Lam, Seth Lentz, Mike Negron, Sean O'Mealia, Cameron Picton, Will Sealy, Jeremy Tretiak, Thomas Wopat-Moreau, Joel Yu
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Like the sun that lights the sky,
And may you always have the courage
To spread your wings and fly! - First words
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