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story about daring, brave, and selfless men who risks their lives "So Others May Live, " Even if this is fiction, I believe that some of it was written based upon facts, especially when describing their abilities.
The story is exciting and thrilling, even if at times it makes you mad based upon some of the decisions some of the characters make.
But I enjoyed the enthusiasm of the narrator who did a great job maintaining different voices for different characters.
This book was riveting! I learned so much about pararescue thankful for the Glossary of terms at the end of the book! and the intensity our military experiences when faced with a rescue mission.
Robbins weaves a story that is vividly written and heart poundingly real, The fight scenes between the Somali pirates and the PJs felt as real as it gets, and all the while you know that these parajumpers want only to rescue, not to kill, yet they are faced with a kill mission they cannot avoid.
Weaving politics, humanity and a psychological component into the story made it even better, There are some loose ends that could tie up in a continuation of this story, . . I'd love to see that, Highly recommend this book! A giant freighter in the Gulf of Aden holds secret cargo that could bring down the governments of four nations.
When Somali pirates grab the ship, the order comes down: get the freighter back, at all costs.
Absolutely terrific!
I enjoy military action stories, and this one doesn't disappoint.
The dynamics of a tight knit group who never give up, never give in and will give their utmost for the mission, is so compelling you just don't want to stop reading.
Of course where would any good military action story be without some clandestine ops cross and doublecross activities Yep, it's there.
If you like stories of good vs, evil, black and white bleeding into gray, and a team where everyone always has everyone else's back, this is a good match for you.
Thanks, David Robbins, for thrilling me again! David L, Robbins is known for writing taut, well conceived military thrillers for good reason, This author really knows his craft, but TDW is more than that, This novel opens a broad stream of thinking about subjects as diverse as the longterm effects of colonialism in the Horn of Africa, the motivations behind the scenes in international alliances, and the politics that sends soldiers into harm's way with little or no intelligent thinking ahead of the orders.
Specifically, this is the tale of the rescue of a container ship with no cargo, from Somali pirates.
Why a military strike performed by lifesaving pararescue jumpers would be called for a ship with no cargo or passengers is one question.
Nothing else is as it seems either, and the ending, while tying up the loose ends, still leaves lots of room for further thinking, which I like.
Another thing I really enjoyed in this book, was how well the author worked the definitions of the military acronyms and jargon, right in to the storyline.
He provided a glossary in the back, but the writing was so well conceived, I didn't really need it.
The story flowed smoothly all the way through with no distraction or jarring annoyances to slow it down.
My only issues had to do with the infodumping in the first chapter which actually served as a prologue, but it wasn't really much of an issue at all.
The characters were fully fleshed out as the story began to take over anyway,
The story was researched in a scholarly, handson manner, which the author details at the end of the book.
I learned a lot about container shipping, Somalia, rescue ops and so much more,
For readers who enjoy this kind of fastpaced thriller, The Devil's Waters will be a sure hit, but I would also recommend it to anyone who enjoys a solid tale, well told.
Especially if they have any interest in the hazards of shipping through the Gulf of Aden and dodging pirates along the way.
Reader Comments
Filled with unrealistic scenes and extremely awkward moments this book was terrible.
At times the book made the PJs look weak, Not a good way to depict the military, I'll not rehash the plot here as there are many others who have done thoroughly, What I want to do is applaud the David Robbins for an excellent story that is exceedingly well written.
The story is told primarily through the eyes of two of the PJs and the pirate, While you don't find yourself "rooting" for the pirate, you really see the world from his point of view.
Wally and LB, the PJ captain and Master Sargent, are fleshed out well especially in that while they are very close, they are also frequently not of the same mind and occasionally operate in conflict with each other.
I readily admit I enjoy a good techno thriller from time to time and the author has done exceedingly thorough research into the military, the equipment and weapons, they employ, and in this case tribal culture in Somalia and the workings and environment of a huge container ship.
He made it real for me and being from a Marine Corps family, I appreciate the authenticity he brings to this story.
Well done. I guarantee you will enjoy this story,
Неплохой милитари боевичок. На этот раз внезапно не про SEALs и не про Delta, а про военных парашютистовспасателей, которые специализируются на эвакуации раненых из горячих точек, а под ведение боевых действий не заточены. И когда на аварийное судно, с которого они вывозят пострадавших моряков, нападают сомалийские пираты, парням приходится непросто.
Написано довольно коряво, с кучей никак не объясненных военных аббревиатур, но сюжет вполне лихой и увлекательный, чтото типа Die Hard посреди Аденского залива, с гигантским контейнеровозом вместо небоскреба. Непритязательно, но развлекает.
P. S. Экипаж на судне в основном русский, все носят имена типа "Гриша Михайлович" или "Ирина Шерлина" и используют традиционные русские ругательства, например, IDI NYUKHAI PLAVKI, что сразу добавляеточков к атмосфере Bmovie. Very Intriguing storyline
Great story with an interesting and twisting plot, I found the story and writing to be very enlightening and educational about a little known US Military specialty.
I'm looking forward to the next installment, The mark of a good thriller is whether it keeps me engaged and turning pages, THE DEVIL'S WATERS did exactly that, It gets five.
David L. Robbins has taken his considerable skills as a novelist and shifted them from dramas set primarily against WWII e.
g. , WAR OF THE RATS, THE END OF WAR, LAST CITADEL and moved them to ast century backdrop.
THE DEVIL'S WATERS is an imaginative adventure involving Air Force Pararescue Jumpers PJs and Somali pirates.
Its high adventure with undertones of the War Against Terror and the old Cold War, The PJs, whose job is to save people, become reluctant combatants in an effort to retake a pirated container ship in the Gulf of Aden.
The ship, as we learn, harbors a warren of secrets secrets so deep that the U.
S. government is willing to destroy the vessel, PJs and all, unless the PJs can secure it,
The novel is a tale written from the viewpoints of a couple of the PJs and a Somali pirate.
Thus, although I never found myself rooting for the Somali raiders, I certainly understood their motivation, Robbins fleshes them out quite nicely,
I suppose one could snipe about wanting a little more character development for the key PJs or about the perhaps overthetop ending, but I wont quibble about those.
As I said in the first paragraph, THE DEVILS WATERS is an engaging page turner,
If youre a fan of military thrillers chocked with suspense and action, I highly recommend THE DEVIL'S WATERS.
This was a really fun read and the PJ angle was unique from the many other military reads.
The characters and plot were pretty cliche, but again fun so I went with it all.
What lost me, and had me sighing in exasperation, was the climactic, drawn out, showdown scene on the boat.
It was the typical headbadguywhowon'tgodown scenario, You know the one: no matter how many bullets and explosions go off around the lead bad guy, he somehow escapes and evades.
And in this case, repeatedly,
While I enjoyed the story I don't see myself continuing the series, For those who love a good military action novel, David L, Robbins' new book THE DEVIL'S WATERS is Christmas come early, A group of paratroopers take on Somali pirates, and as much as you'll want to see the "good guys" win, you'll be hardpressed not to pull for the pirates, too.
It's only fair I admit at the outset that I'm a friend of the writer, but I can recommend this book with a clean conscience.
David ranks among the best writers I know, and he's upped his game with this book, He's bid adieu to his historical war novels, and as much as I've enjoyed those books, he's put together something really awesome with THE DEVIL'S WATERS.
The main character is First Sergeant DiNardo whose call sign is "LB," and the explanation for his nickname sets up a great punchline at the end of the first chapter.
It's tough not to like LB, This is the first in a series of novels David will focus on the PJs, and it's clear he's chosen a main character he loves a lot.
LB plays perfectly to David's voice, with a blend of humor and intensity that's sure to keep you reading.
On the opposite side is pirate Yusaf Raage, As villains go, he's a brutal and intelligent foe and exactly what I've come to expect from David.
I know David never subscribes to making a character evil for the sake of being evil, and as much as readers will love the PJs, they'll want to cheer for Yusaf, too.
Everything he does makes perfect sense, and in many ways, he is less of a villain and more of a man drawn into a conspiracy beyond his ability to control when he is tasked with capturing the freighter Valnea and its top secret cargo.
What works in this novel David displays his skills as a storyteller, easily dropping in all the jargon of the paratrooper's trade in a manner which never confuses the reader.
Where something isn't outright explained, the circumstances make it clear enough for the reader to infer what's being said.
David also keeps the tension mounting from the very start, as he builds to the pirates' capture of the Valnea which makes for one of most exciting sections of the novel and then moves into the showdown between the pirates and the PJs.
That it's all built around a conspiracy with global consequences is gravy,
What doesn't work I will admit that during the big showdown, I sometimes had a hard time tracking some of the PJs.
By virtue of what they do, they aren't all that different from one another, and that can make for a bit of confusion.
I would sometimes forget which individual plot threads applied to each PJ, David takes several steps to help the reader with this, but he's working with a lot of players on both sides of the conflict.
Perhaps one of the best touches in this book comes midway through when LB discusses his past, that he's killed people and why he became a paratrooper.
It's a nice moment that really gives death its due, and in a book with a high body count, that's an important touch to give weight to what the PJs are being asked to do: kill the pirates.
That sacrifice becomes even more important in the end when David puts all of the underlying conspiracy's cards on the table.
If you enjoy your action with a heavy dose of testosterone or know someone who does, then this is the book to get this Christmas.
I'm already planning to buy a copy for my dad hopefully, he won't read this review ahead time!.
.
The story is exciting and thrilling, even if at times it makes you mad based upon some of the decisions some of the characters make.
But I enjoyed the enthusiasm of the narrator who did a great job maintaining different voices for different characters.
This book was riveting! I learned so much about pararescue thankful for the Glossary of terms at the end of the book! and the intensity our military experiences when faced with a rescue mission.
Robbins weaves a story that is vividly written and heart poundingly real, The fight scenes between the Somali pirates and the PJs felt as real as it gets, and all the while you know that these parajumpers want only to rescue, not to kill, yet they are faced with a kill mission they cannot avoid.
Weaving politics, humanity and a psychological component into the story made it even better, There are some loose ends that could tie up in a continuation of this story, . . I'd love to see that, Highly recommend this book! A giant freighter in the Gulf of Aden holds secret cargo that could bring down the governments of four nations.
When Somali pirates grab the ship, the order comes down: get the freighter back, at all costs.
Only one combat group is close enough to respond before the hijacked freighter reaches Somali waters: the elite US Air Force pararescue unitthe PJsstationed in Djibouti.
Though their mission is to save lives, and their oath is “That Others May Live,” the PJs are battletested.
The team doesnt hesitate because one of their own, Sgt, LB DiNardo, is already onboard the hijacked ship,
LB has three tasks: provide intel on the pirates, stay alive until the team arrives, and withstand the humiliation
of breaking the PJs cardinal rule: Never be the one who needs rescuing.
At the head of the pirates is the shrewd and ruthless Yusuf Raage, a clan leader who will sacrifice anything and anyone to keep his captured ship.
The PJs have a mere hour to take down the ship before the Air Force blows it up.
Even if they survive the wrath of Yusuf Raage, more secrets and danger await them,
Absolutely terrific!
I enjoy military action stories, and this one doesn't disappoint.
The dynamics of a tight knit group who never give up, never give in and will give their utmost for the mission, is so compelling you just don't want to stop reading.
Of course where would any good military action story be without some clandestine ops cross and doublecross activities Yep, it's there.
If you like stories of good vs, evil, black and white bleeding into gray, and a team where everyone always has everyone else's back, this is a good match for you.
Thanks, David Robbins, for thrilling me again! David L, Robbins is known for writing taut, well conceived military thrillers for good reason, This author really knows his craft, but TDW is more than that, This novel opens a broad stream of thinking about subjects as diverse as the longterm effects of colonialism in the Horn of Africa, the motivations behind the scenes in international alliances, and the politics that sends soldiers into harm's way with little or no intelligent thinking ahead of the orders.
Specifically, this is the tale of the rescue of a container ship with no cargo, from Somali pirates.
Why a military strike performed by lifesaving pararescue jumpers would be called for a ship with no cargo or passengers is one question.
Nothing else is as it seems either, and the ending, while tying up the loose ends, still leaves lots of room for further thinking, which I like.
Another thing I really enjoyed in this book, was how well the author worked the definitions of the military acronyms and jargon, right in to the storyline.
He provided a glossary in the back, but the writing was so well conceived, I didn't really need it.
The story flowed smoothly all the way through with no distraction or jarring annoyances to slow it down.
My only issues had to do with the infodumping in the first chapter which actually served as a prologue, but it wasn't really much of an issue at all.
The characters were fully fleshed out as the story began to take over anyway,
The story was researched in a scholarly, handson manner, which the author details at the end of the book.
I learned a lot about container shipping, Somalia, rescue ops and so much more,
For readers who enjoy this kind of fastpaced thriller, The Devil's Waters will be a sure hit, but I would also recommend it to anyone who enjoys a solid tale, well told.
Especially if they have any interest in the hazards of shipping through the Gulf of Aden and dodging pirates along the way.
Reader Comments
Filled with unrealistic scenes and extremely awkward moments this book was terrible.
At times the book made the PJs look weak, Not a good way to depict the military, I'll not rehash the plot here as there are many others who have done thoroughly, What I want to do is applaud the David Robbins for an excellent story that is exceedingly well written.
The story is told primarily through the eyes of two of the PJs and the pirate, While you don't find yourself "rooting" for the pirate, you really see the world from his point of view.
Wally and LB, the PJ captain and Master Sargent, are fleshed out well especially in that while they are very close, they are also frequently not of the same mind and occasionally operate in conflict with each other.
I readily admit I enjoy a good techno thriller from time to time and the author has done exceedingly thorough research into the military, the equipment and weapons, they employ, and in this case tribal culture in Somalia and the workings and environment of a huge container ship.
He made it real for me and being from a Marine Corps family, I appreciate the authenticity he brings to this story.
Well done. I guarantee you will enjoy this story,
Неплохой милитари боевичок. На этот раз внезапно не про SEALs и не про Delta, а про военных парашютистовспасателей, которые специализируются на эвакуации раненых из горячих точек, а под ведение боевых действий не заточены. И когда на аварийное судно, с которого они вывозят пострадавших моряков, нападают сомалийские пираты, парням приходится непросто.
Написано довольно коряво, с кучей никак не объясненных военных аббревиатур, но сюжет вполне лихой и увлекательный, чтото типа Die Hard посреди Аденского залива, с гигантским контейнеровозом вместо небоскреба. Непритязательно, но развлекает.
P. S. Экипаж на судне в основном русский, все носят имена типа "Гриша Михайлович" или "Ирина Шерлина" и используют традиционные русские ругательства, например, IDI NYUKHAI PLAVKI, что сразу добавляеточков к атмосфере Bmovie. Very Intriguing storyline
Great story with an interesting and twisting plot, I found the story and writing to be very enlightening and educational about a little known US Military specialty.
I'm looking forward to the next installment, The mark of a good thriller is whether it keeps me engaged and turning pages, THE DEVIL'S WATERS did exactly that, It gets five.
David L. Robbins has taken his considerable skills as a novelist and shifted them from dramas set primarily against WWII e.
g. , WAR OF THE RATS, THE END OF WAR, LAST CITADEL and moved them to ast century backdrop.
THE DEVIL'S WATERS is an imaginative adventure involving Air Force Pararescue Jumpers PJs and Somali pirates.
Its high adventure with undertones of the War Against Terror and the old Cold War, The PJs, whose job is to save people, become reluctant combatants in an effort to retake a pirated container ship in the Gulf of Aden.
The ship, as we learn, harbors a warren of secrets secrets so deep that the U.
S. government is willing to destroy the vessel, PJs and all, unless the PJs can secure it,
The novel is a tale written from the viewpoints of a couple of the PJs and a Somali pirate.
Thus, although I never found myself rooting for the Somali raiders, I certainly understood their motivation, Robbins fleshes them out quite nicely,
I suppose one could snipe about wanting a little more character development for the key PJs or about the perhaps overthetop ending, but I wont quibble about those.
As I said in the first paragraph, THE DEVILS WATERS is an engaging page turner,
If youre a fan of military thrillers chocked with suspense and action, I highly recommend THE DEVIL'S WATERS.
This was a really fun read and the PJ angle was unique from the many other military reads.
The characters and plot were pretty cliche, but again fun so I went with it all.
What lost me, and had me sighing in exasperation, was the climactic, drawn out, showdown scene on the boat.
It was the typical headbadguywhowon'tgodown scenario, You know the one: no matter how many bullets and explosions go off around the lead bad guy, he somehow escapes and evades.
And in this case, repeatedly,
While I enjoyed the story I don't see myself continuing the series, For those who love a good military action novel, David L, Robbins' new book THE DEVIL'S WATERS is Christmas come early, A group of paratroopers take on Somali pirates, and as much as you'll want to see the "good guys" win, you'll be hardpressed not to pull for the pirates, too.
It's only fair I admit at the outset that I'm a friend of the writer, but I can recommend this book with a clean conscience.
David ranks among the best writers I know, and he's upped his game with this book, He's bid adieu to his historical war novels, and as much as I've enjoyed those books, he's put together something really awesome with THE DEVIL'S WATERS.
The main character is First Sergeant DiNardo whose call sign is "LB," and the explanation for his nickname sets up a great punchline at the end of the first chapter.
It's tough not to like LB, This is the first in a series of novels David will focus on the PJs, and it's clear he's chosen a main character he loves a lot.
LB plays perfectly to David's voice, with a blend of humor and intensity that's sure to keep you reading.
On the opposite side is pirate Yusaf Raage, As villains go, he's a brutal and intelligent foe and exactly what I've come to expect from David.
I know David never subscribes to making a character evil for the sake of being evil, and as much as readers will love the PJs, they'll want to cheer for Yusaf, too.
Everything he does makes perfect sense, and in many ways, he is less of a villain and more of a man drawn into a conspiracy beyond his ability to control when he is tasked with capturing the freighter Valnea and its top secret cargo.
What works in this novel David displays his skills as a storyteller, easily dropping in all the jargon of the paratrooper's trade in a manner which never confuses the reader.
Where something isn't outright explained, the circumstances make it clear enough for the reader to infer what's being said.
David also keeps the tension mounting from the very start, as he builds to the pirates' capture of the Valnea which makes for one of most exciting sections of the novel and then moves into the showdown between the pirates and the PJs.
That it's all built around a conspiracy with global consequences is gravy,
What doesn't work I will admit that during the big showdown, I sometimes had a hard time tracking some of the PJs.
By virtue of what they do, they aren't all that different from one another, and that can make for a bit of confusion.
I would sometimes forget which individual plot threads applied to each PJ, David takes several steps to help the reader with this, but he's working with a lot of players on both sides of the conflict.
Perhaps one of the best touches in this book comes midway through when LB discusses his past, that he's killed people and why he became a paratrooper.
It's a nice moment that really gives death its due, and in a book with a high body count, that's an important touch to give weight to what the PJs are being asked to do: kill the pirates.
That sacrifice becomes even more important in the end when David puts all of the underlying conspiracy's cards on the table.
If you enjoy your action with a heavy dose of testosterone or know someone who does, then this is the book to get this Christmas.
I'm already planning to buy a copy for my dad hopefully, he won't read this review ahead time!.
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David L. Robbins