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Danny Jabo #2
Ghost Sub: The Complete Novel
The complete GHOST SUB saga, Parts One through Four, in one edition. When the USS Boise disappears, Lieutenant Danny Jabo and the crew of the USS Louisville are ordered to find her.
Written by the author of COLLAPSE DEPTH, submarine force veteran Todd Tucker tells the tale in the tradition of Tom Clancy and Alistair MacLean. Danger, high stakes, and scintillating realism make this a must-read for all those inspired by the unique mission of the Silent Service.
Written by the author of COLLAPSE DEPTH, submarine force veteran Todd Tucker tells the tale in the tradition of Tom Clancy and Alistair MacLean. Danger, high stakes, and scintillating realism make this a must-read for all those inspired by the unique mission of the Silent Service.
183 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 8, 2013
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September 23, 2014
Submarine Suspense and Humor
Another great submarine suspense novel by former nuclear submarine volunteer Todd Tucker. It is the ongoing story of cool guy Danny Jabo on a new submarine—not a Trident, but an attack submarine. If you do not know the difference between the two, do not worry. The author will bring you up to snuff in a good way, guaranteed to educate you as an equal, and not just to prove to you how smart he is.
That said, I will admit that I could not put "Ghost Sub" down. I loved the characters and the setting. It is a genuine peek into a nuclear submariner's experience. And, well, that is pretty amazing. If, like me, you are fond of this genre, you will be satisfied by your read.
September 18, 2014
Very Good Book
Only found one typo, that's good. One complaint and it is only because I was a Submariner and served on a Fleet Boat and the USS Sturgeon SSN 637. There are no un-rated enlisted men on any Submarine. You can't be "just out of Boot Camp." There is "A" school and then Sub School, if you are a nook there is one year of schools there. To a non-bubble head it is not important, Just like a torpedo is never "fired" it is shot.
To all targets this is an excellent book. To bubble heads it is a very good book.
Only found one typo, that's good. One complaint and it is only because I was a Submariner and served on a Fleet Boat and the USS Sturgeon SSN 637. There are no un-rated enlisted men on any Submarine. You can't be "just out of Boot Camp." There is "A" school and then Sub School, if you are a nook there is one year of schools there. To a non-bubble head it is not important, Just like a torpedo is never "fired" it is shot.
To all targets this is an excellent book. To bubble heads it is a very good book.
January 10, 2017
I enjoy books about submarines, more non-fiction, but this was a good novella. I just wish I had read the first book about the main character before this one. I even had it on my Kindle and didn't check. I'll be reading it very soon. I think you'd have to enjoy books about submarines and submariners to really enjoy this, but maybe this will whet your interest. I have a feeling his first gives more time for character development and has more action that this one, but I still enjoyed it.
October 3, 2014
Excellent
enjoyable to read a novel that was complete. Does not mean that there cannot be another, but at least there was an end, unlike some who plan sequels and leave you hanging
enjoyable to read a novel that was complete. Does not mean that there cannot be another, but at least there was an end, unlike some who plan sequels and leave you hanging
July 24, 2015
The story generally works but I felt like the plot was given away in the middle of the book. After that the ending was a foregone conclusion. I would love to see that reworked some how.
June 18, 2015
Great book but the story truly left me wanting more. Love the characters and the writing style and detail. Hopefully there will be another Dan Jabo series book in my future with real adversaries.
April 1, 2016
Outstanding read
Good plot and flow of the story. An outstanding tutorial on the functions of a modern submarine. Roles were interesting as well.
Good plot and flow of the story. An outstanding tutorial on the functions of a modern submarine. Roles were interesting as well.
July 5, 2017
Excellent read
Again, excellent read, however, a little on the sad side. Killing one of your own can t be an easy thing to do.
Again, excellent read, however, a little on the sad side. Killing one of your own can t be an easy thing to do.
August 4, 2021
Ghost Sub opens with a scene reminiscent of "There Will Come Soft Rains": an automated environment, eerily chugging along through its pre-programmed routines, an imitation of life in the midst of death. The USS Boise has gone silent, her crew unresponsive, the ship steaming toward the coast of Hong Kong. Lt. Danny Tabo, whose heroics helped saved the Alabama in Collapse Depth, here returns with his XO to track and intercept the submarine. It's a daunting technical challenge, though the mystery of what happened to the boat is not for Tabo and the others to solve, but is instead directly revealed to the reader through flashbacks and hinted at to shoreside medical authorities who hasten to squelch a dangerous and incredibly virulent viral outbreak. The only weakness in the novel is that part of the initial setup is made by two characters being irrational, one of them so incredibly so that it nearly disrupted my immersion.
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July 24, 2021Poignant, and timely - Tough decisions made by tough men of The Silent Service
Another great read about the character of men. The story was both fast paced and NOT predictable. Characters are well drawn and the tension is light years ahead of
The Cassandra Crossing or The Andromeda Strain. However...
Like those stories I would love to have more pages to read. The author is so good at Bri gung me in but then ....it's over.
The author is great and he needs to know that in this regard,for me, it's ok to add 150-200 pages with no arguments.
Excellent again , thank you for sharing. Buying the next one .... You should too.
Another great read about the character of men. The story was both fast paced and NOT predictable. Characters are well drawn and the tension is light years ahead of
The Cassandra Crossing or The Andromeda Strain. However...
Like those stories I would love to have more pages to read. The author is so good at Bri gung me in but then ....it's over.
The author is great and he needs to know that in this regard,for me, it's ok to add 150-200 pages with no arguments.
Excellent again , thank you for sharing. Buying the next one .... You should too.
October 12, 2021
How you can live with yourself
I enjoyed the way you brought about the submarine
The men you put into each work area and there job and how they handled there job. What a story about a sub that ends up with the whole crew dead
And this other sub has to destroy her. What an ending. 🤕🤠
I enjoyed the way you brought about the submarine
The men you put into each work area and there job and how they handled there job. What a story about a sub that ends up with the whole crew dead
And this other sub has to destroy her. What an ending. 🤕🤠
August 21, 2018
A good read
A solidly written story. Enough detail to make you feel like you’re there without going overboard. The main character is like able and the storyline keeps you wanting to get to the next page.
A solidly written story. Enough detail to make you feel like you’re there without going overboard. The main character is like able and the storyline keeps you wanting to get to the next page.
March 9, 2019
Out standing Sub story
As a Navy Vet. I have always been interested in Sub. Service. As a youngster I remember watching the "Slient Service" series on TV in the 5 0's. I read this book in one sitting it was so interesting.
As a Navy Vet. I have always been interested in Sub. Service. As a youngster I remember watching the "Slient Service" series on TV in the 5 0's. I read this book in one sitting it was so interesting.
May 24, 2019
Ghost Sub
A very interesting story as it is well written with interesting characters. I thought the content was creditable
I enjoyed learning about the tasks navy men perform on a sub
A very interesting story as it is well written with interesting characters. I thought the content was creditable
I enjoyed learning about the tasks navy men perform on a sub
September 3, 2021
Not close to as good as the first book. The plot was given away in the middle of the book. All suspense was gone after that. Was the book about submarines or a copy machine (to many details about a broken copy machine that had nothing to do about the story).
February 20, 2022
Great story but a. Little short
I really enjoyed the book but it seemed to end pretty quick. Is it because I am used to reading book sets with 3 to 4 books or because it was good. A very different take . Off on a submarine story made it all the more enjoyable.
I really enjoyed the book but it seemed to end pretty quick. Is it because I am used to reading book sets with 3 to 4 books or because it was good. A very different take . Off on a submarine story made it all the more enjoyable.
July 14, 2022
Gripping Sea Yarn and a Good Read
Well plotted, interestingly written
Taut and a bit too believable. Unencumbered by the usual cliches of the genre. Looking forward to reading #3 in the series: Zulu Five Oscar!
Well plotted, interestingly written
Taut and a bit too believable. Unencumbered by the usual cliches of the genre. Looking forward to reading #3 in the series: Zulu Five Oscar!
October 26, 2022
A great book to read.
You will be taken on a journey that will wonder if this could really happen. The story was told with a lot of care on what had happened here. The author did a good job with the book , you will have a hard time putting the book down.
You will be taken on a journey that will wonder if this could really happen. The story was told with a lot of care on what had happened here. The author did a good job with the book , you will have a hard time putting the book down.
November 16, 2022
Another super submarine story. Great story-telling by author. I could not put the book down. The people interactions are real and very interesting which makes the reading very enjoyable. Very simple plot - very plausible - very good. Looking forward to more by this author.
January 18, 2024
IT was an ok book, did not read the first one. I did not care for most of the characters. The concept was neat, but the stakes seemed not to matter much considering a nuclear sub is awol. Just not my type of book i guess, wont be reading more in this series.
February 26, 2018
Another great submarine suspense novel by former nuclear submarine volunteer Todd Tucker.
November 5, 2018
Decent read however, I wouldn't call it an edge of your seat kind of book. There was no real danger or plot line that made me feel as though the main characters were in any kind of peril.
January 14, 2020
Ghost Sub
Another good story involving Danny Jabo,.
A good storyline and easy to turn the page and keep reading.
Keep up the good stories Todd Tucker.
Another good story involving Danny Jabo,.
A good storyline and easy to turn the page and keep reading.
Keep up the good stories Todd Tucker.
July 10, 2021
I found it to be very good, & interesting.
September 12, 2021
Another Great Book By Mr Tucker
After enjoying book 1, this book did not disappoint me. The story is very true to life and will keep you interested. Plan on reading book 3.
After enjoying book 1, this book did not disappoint me. The story is very true to life and will keep you interested. Plan on reading book 3.
September 14, 2021
enjoyable reading
Good characters and great plot makes this a great book to take you on a trip in our mind. Fun
Good characters and great plot makes this a great book to take you on a trip in our mind. Fun
February 18, 2022
A good book.
A different and disturbing story line but a good book, well written none-the-less. Definitely worth reading. A good story telling author.
A different and disturbing story line but a good book, well written none-the-less. Definitely worth reading. A good story telling author.
April 18, 2016
Very real submarine story
As an old boat sailor, l thought the story both entertaining and plausible. Great imagination to come up with this story. I'll be looking for more from Mr Tucker.
As an old boat sailor, l thought the story both entertaining and plausible. Great imagination to come up with this story. I'll be looking for more from Mr Tucker.
October 7, 2014
Great read
good story line, good flow, so-so editing. the editing could have been better but still a nice read about the sub service.
good story line, good flow, so-so editing. the editing could have been better but still a nice read about the sub service.
February 27, 2015
A sub and her crew
A good read . A thrilling story from start to finish. This is a book you do not want to end.
A good read . A thrilling story from start to finish. This is a book you do not want to end.
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