The Shadows of Power, James W. Huston
The Shadows of Power, James W. Huston
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The Shadows of Power

Author: James W. Huston

Narrator: Tom Weiner

Unabridged: 10 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/24/2010


Synopsis

A small nation that bolsters the terrorist cause is flexing its military muscle in a far corner of the world. On a mission to the now-volatile Mediterranean, F/A-18 pilot Lieutenant Ed Stovic shoots down an Algerian MiG at the climax of a dramatic, high-stakes dogfight and becomes an overnight hero in the eyes of his countrymen—and the target of a zealot’s revenge. Suddenly Stovic and his loved ones have been marked for death by an enraged avenger, a pawn of powerful Islamic extremists with devastating plans for America.But there is another player in the shadows, unseen by the hunters and the hunted alike. A specialist who moves covertly through the most secret branches of the government, a lethal tool of an ambitious NSA Director who will stop at nothing to attain the power she covets. Kent “Rat” Rathman must now devise a brilliant counterstrike, to save a friend and his country.

About James W. Huston

James W. Huston (1953–2016) was the New York Times bestselling author of eight thrillers, including Fallout, Flash Point, and The Shadows of Power. A graduate of TOPGUN, he served as a Naval flight officer in F-14s on the USS Nimitz with the Jolly Rogers. He was a trial lawyer for the international law firm of Morrison Foerster and was involved in numerous high-profile cases.

About Tom Weiner

Tom Weiner, a dialogue director and voice artist best known for his roles in video games and television shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Transformers, is the winner of eight Earphones Awards and is an Audie Award finalist. He is a former member of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jim

Not quite gun porn, but close. Still a fun action romp with some good scenes about the Blue Angels & what they mean to our nation. Rat & company are a bit too good to be true, but the action is fast paced & the ending is satisfying. Well narrated. I won't be in a hurry to read more by this author, t......more

Goodreads review by Nitya

I was surprised I really loved this book and author. 💕 The cops wouldn’t let me have any entertainment for days in pre- court detention holocaust when Lexus stole my car on a bribe! I was grateful for something- normally hate military books- but this was a smart read. They screened and it was only op......more

Another well written book Enjoyed the story with excellent Portrayal of middle East ability to wage war against U.S. military. Author understand s the mindset of person needing revenge......more

Absurd plot.......more


Quotes

“Huston’s latest military-techno thriller…introduces superhero Kent Rathman, aka Rat, a versatile Navy SEAL doing undercover spook work for the CIA and the National Security Council…[amid] car chases, shoot outs, jet plane dogfights, secret terrorist plots and Washington, D.C., conspiracies.” Publishers Weekly

“James Huston is easily the hottest new writer of military thrillers to come around in quite a while…Consistently entertaining…Firmly set in the current war on terrorism…[It] will leave readers more than satisfied—not to mention a bit breathless.” Flint Journal

“Huston revisits Washington, D.C., with a new hero in tow. Kent (Rat) Rathman gets involved in international intrigue when his old roommate's fighter plane is challenged by Algerian aircraft.” Library Journal