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MAC WALKER'S 40,000 FEET
Mac Walker's Rules of Engagement:
SHOOT FIRST. KICK BODY. REPEAT.
Former Navy SEAL sniper and government gun for hire Mac Walker finds himself in an uneasy alliance with the beautiful and mysterious Vatican operative Stasia Wellington as they struggle to save the plane's passengers and defeat the terrorists and their plot to kill tens of thousands.
Mac Walker's 40,000 Feet is the first volume in the highly popular Mac Walker military thrillers series that has earned an enthusiastic following of fans as they cheer the never give in and never give up nature that embodies the Mac Walker character.
SHOOT FIRST. KICK BODY. REPEAT.
Former Navy SEAL sniper and government gun for hire Mac Walker finds himself in an uneasy alliance with the beautiful and mysterious Vatican operative Stasia Wellington as they struggle to save the plane's passengers and defeat the terrorists and their plot to kill tens of thousands.
Mac Walker's 40,000 Feet is the first volume in the highly popular Mac Walker military thrillers series that has earned an enthusiastic following of fans as they cheer the never give in and never give up nature that embodies the Mac Walker character.
226 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 3, 2014
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About the author
D.W. Ulsterman
88 books175 followersD.W. Ulsterman is the bestselling author of THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS MYSTERY SERIES.
His most recent novel, THE TRUTHING TREE, is now available.
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"Mr. Ulsterman doesn't disappoint."
-THRILLER JUNKIE
His most recent novel, THE TRUTHING TREE, is now available.
All of his novels are available here: http://goo.gl/kEPU6R
"Mr. Ulsterman doesn't disappoint."
-THRILLER JUNKIE
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October 2, 2014
In my mind, Mac Walker would look like a 38 yr old Chuck Norris. This book reminded me so much of the Norris action flicks of the 80's. Not saying that in a bad light, as I loved Chuck's movies like "Missing In Action" and "Invasion U.S.A.".
Lots of action, but in a odd way, I wanted more. Maybe due to the length of the story, I felt the author shaved off the big climactic fight at the end. All the build up in the story and it ended pretty quiet. In the movies, Mac Walker would have been fighting on the plane just over the Vatican trying to save the day. See Harrison Ford in Air Force One. I'd give this story 3.5 stars if I could, so I'll bump it up to 4 stars because as I mentioned above, it reminded me of the 80's action movies.
And yes, I plan to read more of Mac Walker. I recently downloaded 3 free short stories and I have
on my Kindle already. After I read all those, I will use the Kindle Unlimited to catch up on all the other 3 Mac Walker stories in Mac Walker: The Collection. This collection has all 8 Mac Walker stories (short and long). I figure to have read 5 stories before I borrow this one. So sit back and enjoy Mac Walker kick some butt.
Lots of action, but in a odd way, I wanted more. Maybe due to the length of the story, I felt the author shaved off the big climactic fight at the end. All the build up in the story and it ended pretty quiet. In the movies, Mac Walker would have been fighting on the plane just over the Vatican trying to save the day. See Harrison Ford in Air Force One. I'd give this story 3.5 stars if I could, so I'll bump it up to 4 stars because as I mentioned above, it reminded me of the 80's action movies.
And yes, I plan to read more of Mac Walker. I recently downloaded 3 free short stories and I have
on my Kindle already. After I read all those, I will use the Kindle Unlimited to catch up on all the other 3 Mac Walker stories in Mac Walker: The Collection. This collection has all 8 Mac Walker stories (short and long). I figure to have read 5 stories before I borrow this one. So sit back and enjoy Mac Walker kick some butt.
August 22, 2014
A Man Who Gets R Done.....
A Man Who Gets R Done.....
Here we get to meet a man named Mac. A patriot who decided to serve his country and help others who would help.preserve our country. He is on his way home when his plane is hijacked! This is a believable story that could take place tomorrow. Please read and share.
A Man Who Gets R Done.....
Here we get to meet a man named Mac. A patriot who decided to serve his country and help others who would help.preserve our country. He is on his way home when his plane is hijacked! This is a believable story that could take place tomorrow. Please read and share.
August 19, 2014
Enjoyed this fast moving story about an old hard-liner ex-Navy Seal that could have been 5 stars had it the opportunity of a good editor and eye for details. Mac Walker is returning to Washington DC after a well earned vacation and prior to accepting a new position in Project Icon, an elite anti-terrorist organization. Stasia is also on the Boeing 767 and a member of the Vatican equivalent to Mac's. The airliner is hijacked shortly out of Paris and flown to a remote island off Tunisia where they are met with armed militia, terrorist mercenaries, and something appearing to be biological weapons intended for a major attack against the Vatican. Stasia and Mac join forces to retake the plane, save the passengers and the Vatican, and live to fight another day. The story moves along at a good clip, the characters evolve into real people, and the plot progresses well with believable interaction between governmental agencies. I got this book as a free download and enjoyed the easy escapist read. Would recommend to anyone looking for a quick, fun thriller.
August 20, 2014
Kick some ass, kill'em all and let god sort them out! If you're looking for an invincible hero this is the book for you. Mac Walker takes no prisoners. Period. From the moment I started reading this story, I couldn't put it down. Despite needing some work in the editing department (typos and misused words), this story pulled a 5 star rating out of me. If people like Mac Walker really exist, and on some level we all want to believe they do, let's hope they're fighting on our side. This is an Action Adventure that won't disappoint even die-hard Clancy fans. Good job Ulsterman.
September 3, 2015
Attention getting
This book grabbed and kept my attention in the morning and held it all day til I finished it. If you like military and CIA NSA type action then this book is for you.
This book grabbed and kept my attention in the morning and held it all day til I finished it. If you like military and CIA NSA type action then this book is for you.
October 29, 2014
These books continue to get better and better. Mac Walker is becoming one of my favorite heroes. I couldn't possibly rate this anything less than 5 stars.
September 20, 2014
Loved it.
December 7, 2014
A1
Good quick read. Excellent story line. Being a Reacher fan this is right in there. Between the two I should be able to fill my reading schedule.
Good quick read. Excellent story line. Being a Reacher fan this is right in there. Between the two I should be able to fill my reading schedule.
May 16, 2015
Could be a lot better. The characters and plot are kind of wooden. Some proofreading errors, not major.
May 18, 2015
Couldn't finish. Boring writing, shallow characters, all telling and no showing. Full of 'what the hell' moments that are, frankly, impossible to believe.
June 18, 2022
As a novel this would for made a great graphic novel with it been action based and the dialogue could easily of fitted in speech bubbles. Our hero Mac Walker is a larger than life character a cross between Rambo, James Bond and action man and is determined to put the world to rights. This was written not long after 9/11 and is full of American patriotism. I enjoyed it, found it action packed and strangely compelling , but will I finish the series? Jury is still out on that.
April 14, 2019
Mac Walkers 40,000 Feet
This was a really good story that holds all your attention from start to finish. The story is non stop action throughout, but not one that is overly complicated.
This was a really good story that holds all your attention from start to finish. The story is non stop action throughout, but not one that is overly complicated.
February 22, 2021
Couldn't put this down!
Loved this book. It has something for everyone! I love patriotic, brave men and Mac Walker definitely checks all the boxes! Can't wait to read another Mac story.
Loved this book. It has something for everyone! I love patriotic, brave men and Mac Walker definitely checks all the boxes! Can't wait to read another Mac story.
August 24, 2017
This is a good book to pass the time. Mac Walker is a likeable hero and the book is fast-paced.
May 10, 2018
Dang this was fun. Mac Walker is a walking kick ass vet who never stops. Great characters with a great story line and loads of action keep you wanting more !
December 12, 2016
Terse, filled with action, characters, and plots! A very good read indeed!
September 11, 2019
The book was awesome.
December 27, 2016
Overtaking a hijacked airplane
Mac Walker Told Ray Tilley after vacationing in Paris he would join up with Project Icon. Now at 40,000 feet in this hijacked airplane he had one choice to save everyone on board.
He found himself working with another passenger aboard, Stasia Wellington who he learned was a Vatican special ops. Between both they had to work his plan to stay alive.
A military thriller with a former Navy Seal sniper that was exciting and filled with suspense. Terrific book.
Mac Walker Told Ray Tilley after vacationing in Paris he would join up with Project Icon. Now at 40,000 feet in this hijacked airplane he had one choice to save everyone on board.
He found himself working with another passenger aboard, Stasia Wellington who he learned was a Vatican special ops. Between both they had to work his plan to stay alive.
A military thriller with a former Navy Seal sniper that was exciting and filled with suspense. Terrific book.
December 29, 2015
Good book, but too short.
That's why I gave the book a three. I am sure other readers have gone over the story line so I won't bother. I like the Mac Walker character, but when I read a good mystery, I look forward to a lot of twists and turns and hopefully at least 8 hours of reading time. I certainly wasn't bored and the book kept my interest, so I will try the next Mac Walker book and hope it takes longer to read than 4 hours. Hope you read this Mr Ulsterman.
That's why I gave the book a three. I am sure other readers have gone over the story line so I won't bother. I like the Mac Walker character, but when I read a good mystery, I look forward to a lot of twists and turns and hopefully at least 8 hours of reading time. I certainly wasn't bored and the book kept my interest, so I will try the next Mac Walker book and hope it takes longer to read than 4 hours. Hope you read this Mr Ulsterman.
March 22, 2016
It will happen again
This novel is about a airline hijack. Reminds me of one's in the past. How true it can be. We aren't prepared for the unwarranted future. Our militaries are miniscule, bases closed with no future to re-open. This series is eye opener for many or at least should be.
Seeing it in print if frightening. Why? Because if one person sees it or thinks it how many others that do.
This novel is about a airline hijack. Reminds me of one's in the past. How true it can be. We aren't prepared for the unwarranted future. Our militaries are miniscule, bases closed with no future to re-open. This series is eye opener for many or at least should be.
Seeing it in print if frightening. Why? Because if one person sees it or thinks it how many others that do.
August 31, 2014
A fairly good action story centered around the induction of Mac Walker, Navy SEAL into a ultra-secret organization in the US government. This induction process goes awry when the 767 Mac is on when returning from his vacation in France is hijacked my muslims intent on using the jet to deliver chemical agents Vatican City, killing tens of thousands. This is a quick and enjoyable read.
May 21, 2015
Fast paced thriller
The only thing keeping this from being a 5-star story is the plethora of typos. Pane/pain, plan/plane, as well as several sentences with misspelled words AND the correct ones as well. But enough of that...Mac Walker is a wonderful character -- former Navy Seal, determined to do whatever is needed to protect the innocent.
The only thing keeping this from being a 5-star story is the plethora of typos. Pane/pain, plan/plane, as well as several sentences with misspelled words AND the correct ones as well. But enough of that...Mac Walker is a wonderful character -- former Navy Seal, determined to do whatever is needed to protect the innocent.
August 24, 2015
Another Ulsterman book I couldn't put down until the end.
The evil concept has such potential and credibility that I hope the wrong people don't think it a viable option and take advantage of the idea. That said, it's a compelling read and an insight into the insanity of radical Islam. ( Oh, I shouldn't be using that term, political correctness and all.)
The evil concept has such potential and credibility that I hope the wrong people don't think it a viable option and take advantage of the idea. That said, it's a compelling read and an insight into the insanity of radical Islam. ( Oh, I shouldn't be using that term, political correctness and all.)
October 8, 2014
Based around a hijacking, this is fast paced and enjoyable fun. The hero is your average ex-military action man, determined and honourable, with the usual dislike for authority. Joined by another typically gorgeous female agent they work to solve the situation.
May 27, 2015
Mac walkers 40000
Lots of action to keep you reading without putting this book down. A well written story that could happen any day to any of us. Hope we,d be lucky enough to have Mac aboard.
Lots of action to keep you reading without putting this book down. A well written story that could happen any day to any of us. Hope we,d be lucky enough to have Mac aboard.
December 29, 2015
Rip Roaring Read
This fast paced book has it all - a worthy hero, a villainous plot, action, tension, humor, and a touch of romance. I enjoyed the tale and will read more of this series.
This fast paced book has it all - a worthy hero, a villainous plot, action, tension, humor, and a touch of romance. I enjoyed the tale and will read more of this series.
January 6, 2016
Action from the start
The book was a good fast read. I enjoyed meeting the characters, However I would have liked a bit more character development. The book read very fast, I could not put it down. Hopefully this will be a start of a series. I will watch for a next chapter.
The book was a good fast read. I enjoyed meeting the characters, However I would have liked a bit more character development. The book read very fast, I could not put it down. Hopefully this will be a start of a series. I will watch for a next chapter.
April 4, 2016
A review of Mac Walker, 40,000'
My first taste of Mac Walker and I hope not my last. He is a true American hero. A real pleasure to read, one you don't want to put down. Don't stop writing D.W.
My first taste of Mac Walker and I hope not my last. He is a true American hero. A real pleasure to read, one you don't want to put down. Don't stop writing D.W.
May 10, 2016
Talk about "24"
This is the first book I've read by D.W. Ulsterman but certainly not my last. I love covert ops books and the Patriots portrayed within. We need men like Mac Walker defending our country from foreign AND domestic entities.
This is the first book I've read by D.W. Ulsterman but certainly not my last. I love covert ops books and the Patriots portrayed within. We need men like Mac Walker defending our country from foreign AND domestic entities.
October 30, 2016
Nicely done
Captivating read. Enjoyable from start to finish. Well written and exciting, which kept me wanting more. I lost sleep reading this due to its storyline. I just had to find out what was going to happen next.
Captivating read. Enjoyable from start to finish. Well written and exciting, which kept me wanting more. I lost sleep reading this due to its storyline. I just had to find out what was going to happen next.
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