Posted on 12/24/2003 4:19:32 PM PST by scottinoc
Dragon's Fury-The Long March (Vol IV) is an outstanding read that lives up to the anticipation of those who, like myself, are fans of the first 3 volumes of the Dragon's Fury series. It also can be considered a stand-alone volume with all the background the author provides, however I would urge any fan of military techno-thrillers to read the first 3 in progression first.
The Long March brings an exciting culmination to the scary, near-future World War III scenario depicted in the series, but still leaves the reader longing for more. The techie weapons system writing is very cool, plus this volume is excellent in terms of character development. There are no super-heroes fighting this war, only ordinary people who summon the physical, mental and spiritual strength to face this daunting challenge for the very survival of the free world.
This book also puts you in the shoes of the enemy, and is frighteningly believable. I hope the scenarios depicted in this series never play out for real, but it gives one plenty to chew on!
I'm sure it will be as good or better that the first three page turners!
I know others are receiving them (ref. the post after yours from doomonyou), and hope that yours arrives soon and that you find it an enjoyable and compelling read.
Please let me know what you think when you finally receive it and have read it.
I know you wil enjoy it and look forward to your thoughts and comments on Volume IV once you've had a chance to read it.
Let me know.
Keep 'er going!
Everyone, I am now up in Minnesotat heading back to Idaho tomorrow. Cold up here.
My brother's condition that some of you were aware of improved (literal answer to many prayers) to the point where I was comfortable heading on up here to join Gail and the other kids (Jared was in Texas with me) to visit my brother and sister in law and their son who was just married.
I'll hook back up next week.
So glad to hear that your brother's condition has improved. What a wonderful Christmas gift for you all.
I must admit that I agree with scottinoc’s review of ‘The Long March’ (personal bias aside :).
Best wishes to you and yours for a New Year filled with peace and contentment ....
~ joanie
Hope and trust that you and yours enjoyed a joyous holiday season. May that joy linger throughout the whole year.
Hope your own New Year was joyously rung in and that it is going well.
The "Dragon's Fury" series just keeps getting better and better. It's 2008-2009, and World War III is now going into its' third year, with the forces of the Greater Islamic Republic and the Coalition of Asian States against what's left of the Free World. Australia has fallen: Alaska has been invaded, and there are still CAS, GIR, and Atzlan sleeper agents and commandos wreaking havoc on a changed America.Now I'm being encouraged for a spin-off series! I'll have to take a good long rest first.
But the Giant is awakening from slumber, and a vast array of new and innovative weapons appear, from the "HAIL STORM" missle capable of destroying entire regiments of soldiers, to combat spacecraft, and even a cryptic voyage beyond Mars. The enemy has hit his peak, and now America and her allies are striking back and slowly advancing on the enemy on all fronts.
This is the kind of book Tom Clancy used to write: a big story on an immense canvas, with ordinary people , driven by circumstances, doing extraordinary things.
Highly recommended, can't wait for the final volume, and for the obvious spinoff series that seems destined to follow.
My single gripe: none of his spacecraft were named. . . . Enterprise.
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