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58th out of 99 books
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Blindfold Game (Coast Guard #1)
by
Dana Stabenow (Goodreads Author)
In Thailand, a bomb destroys a tourist spot while two North Korean terrorists casually walk away from the site to plan the next phase of their plot against the United States.
In Washington, CIA analyst Hugh Rincon catches the chatter about something big being planned along the Pacific rim, and his best agent says its linked to the Thailand blast. Now Hugh is beginning to co...more
In Washington, CIA analyst Hugh Rincon catches the chatter about something big being planned along the Pacific rim, and his best agent says its linked to the Thailand blast. Now Hugh is beginning to co...more
Paperback, 352 pages
Published
November 28th 2006
by St. Martin's Paperbacks
(first published 2005)
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This is a truly great suspense novel. The plot is tight, interesting, with a great paced storyline. During the information gathering section of the book, action is provided by the daily activities aboard a Coast Guard vessel. The author spent 16 days aboard a Coast Guard ship doing research and it really shows. It reads like she spent 20 years working for the Coast Guard, at least to an outsider.
The writing is professional, well-researched, well-paced and provides great characterizations. For e...more
The writing is professional, well-researched, well-paced and provides great characterizations. For e...more
Jun 10, 2008
Debra
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
people who'd like to read thrillers in Alaskan settings
Mr. Smith and Mr. Jones are planning something big. The problem is, they are the only people who know the details. In fact, almost no one knows they even exist. CIA analyst Hugh Rincon does, however. He also has reason to believe that these two mysterious men were responsible for the explosion that killed a lot of people in Pattaya Beach, Thailand.
As Hugh gathers information, he discovers that terrorists Smith and Jones plan to do some serious damage from somewhere on the Bering Sea to his home...more
BLINDFOLD GAME (Thriller-Alaska mostly-Cont) – VG
Stabenow, Dana – Standalone
St. Martin’s Minotaur, 2006- Hardcover
CIA analyst High Rincon is alerted by one of his operatives that two men she felt responsible for a bombing in Thailand, were planning a major attack, via a dirty bomb, on Alaska. Although Hugh’s superiors won’t take it seriously, Hugh commandeers the help of his wife and her superior; superior officers aboard the Coast Guard cutter Sojourner Truth. Can they stop the terrorists befor...more
Stabenow, Dana – Standalone
St. Martin’s Minotaur, 2006- Hardcover
CIA analyst High Rincon is alerted by one of his operatives that two men she felt responsible for a bombing in Thailand, were planning a major attack, via a dirty bomb, on Alaska. Although Hugh’s superiors won’t take it seriously, Hugh commandeers the help of his wife and her superior; superior officers aboard the Coast Guard cutter Sojourner Truth. Can they stop the terrorists befor...more
This stand-alone thriller from Dana Stabenow was so plausible and that made it a somewhat frightening read. Korean terrorists have decided to launch a dirty bomb over a well-populated area of Alaska and it's up to a CIA agent Hugh Rincon and Sara Lange, a Coast Guard XO and his estranged wife, to stop them. This is an extremely well-researched book. I felt as though I was aboard the Coast Guard cutterSojourner Truth. The novel was well-plotted and kept me reading.
Taut thriller, with the Coast Guard in the forefront. Sara lange and Hugh Rincon were in Prepared for Rage, but I don't remember exactly how. Riveting story of being on a Coast Guard cutter out of Alaska, boarding other ships and fighting against international terrorism. Life in the cutter explained really well. Stabenow deliberately let the reader think that both Koreans and crews were loaded onto the same ship. Confusing later to find out there were two.
I have read and enjoyed several of the Kate Shugak stories. I was a little disappointed when I ordered this online from the library, received it and found it wasn't Kate Shugak. But it turns out it is really a clever and complicated mystery about terrorists. Everyone is so focused on the Taliban and Al Queda they neglect to consider the threat that comes from other countries.
I really enjoyed this book. Not only did it have a great story line but it was full of technical information that was very interesting. I imagine the author spent a great deal of time researching this book.
There is a small picture of the author inside the back jacket. She looks very youthful to be so knowledgable. I very much mean this as a compliment.
There is a small picture of the author inside the back jacket. She looks very youthful to be so knowledgable. I very much mean this as a compliment.
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I found this author via Diane Gabaldon's "Methadone List" -- books she recommends to addicted fans while they pine away for more Gabaldon stories. The Methadone List has never let me down
Stabenow writes very well, adds lots of unexpected twists and does not disappoint in any way. Finding a new favorite author always makes my day ::: happy feet in motion:::
Stabenow writes very well, adds lots of unexpected twists and does not disappoint in any way. Finding a new favorite author always makes my day ::: happy feet in motion:::
I prefer the Kate Shugak books. This was a competent thriller. Highlights include the details about Coast Guard operations, some entertaining digs at intelligence inefficiencies/bureaucracy, and Arlene.
Very Good; stand-alone about a CIA operative who discovers a plot to launch a dirty bomb at Anchorage and a Coast Guard crew, including his wife, who assist him in taking the terrorists on
Another great book by Dana.
This one uses the Coast Guard as a back drop. I learned alot about this branch of the armed forces.
This is part spy novel, part mystery.
Really a fun read.
This one uses the Coast Guard as a back drop. I learned alot about this branch of the armed forces.
This is part spy novel, part mystery.
Really a fun read.
Very good action novel. International intrigue. Takes place in the Bering Sea. Threat to the security of Alaska. I don't want to give the plot away. Must read if you like action.
This is my first time reading this author. I thought the beginning of this book started real slow for me. I was on board about midway through though and enjoyed the ending! A nice quick read to pass away the rainy weekend!
A fair spy thriller. The first 2/3 of this book is often slow and boring, but it has a bang up ending which helps rescue it from the scrap list.
Good mystery for a day off or to take along when traveling. Built around the fears and tensions of our post-9/11 world, the story involves a complicated plan to launch a dirty bomb, the lone CIA agent who figures things out but can't get anyone to believe him, and the crew of a Coast Guard cutter that is the only thing between the terrorists and their target. Oh yeah, and one of the officers on the cutter is the estranged wife of the CIA guy, just for good measure. It starts out a little slow as...more
Aug 06, 2011
Alan
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Not a Kate Shugak mystery. This is a thriller involving Coast Guard, Pirates, Korean Terrorists and the CIA. quick good read.
Brilliant book. The story is just on the edge of plausibility which makes for an even more chilling experience!!
A thriller. Learned more than I will ever need to know about the U.S. Coast Guard. Good characters & unique plot.
Not a Kate Shugak novel, but was fun to read. Makes me want to get back to Alaska sooner rather than later.
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Pretty cool, combining action with current events. And, of course a little cold water...
Interesting mystery involving the CIA, Coast Guard and a Korean terrorist.
By far the very best book I have read by this author. I enjoyed every page.
fast moving action thriller - never read anything "out on the sea" and really enjoyed it. Good story line, very likable characters.
Wow.. Different scenario w/ this one. I very much enjoyed this one.
Love Kate Shugak. Love Liam Campbell. Not too crazy about this one.
A good story. I will read more from this author. Very well-written, true to life.
Dana Stabenow is the master. This USCG thriller rocks.
Great suspense. She writes to where you feel you are there. Great reminders of Alaska.
Plausible tale of terrorists vs US Coast Guard in the Bering Sea, Good description of Alaska's unforgiving seas.
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Dana Stabenow was born in Anchorage and raised on 75-foot fish tender in the Gulf of Alaska. She knew there was a warmer, drier job out there somewhere.
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