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Peter MacKenzie #1
Full Fathom Five
The theft that shocked the world.
The Soviet nuclear submarine Kirov has been stolen - seized by Central American rebels as a terrifying bargaining chip to prevent a CIA invasion. As nuclear weapons aim toward the U.S. from the ocean depths, sparks begin to fly between Moscow and Washington.
Both governments refuse to surrender the military intelligence that could end the stalemate and avoid unthinkable disaster.
The mission that risked it all.
As delicate yet futile diplomatic negotiations continue, Navy Captain Peter MacKenzie receives an awesome assignment: recover the Soviet sub before it launches its deadly payload.
The stakes have never been higher, and time is running out. Using state-of-the-art top-secret underwater high technology, MacKenzie dives through the silent sea toward a rendezvous that may very well threaten the future of the world.
The Soviet nuclear submarine Kirov has been stolen - seized by Central American rebels as a terrifying bargaining chip to prevent a CIA invasion. As nuclear weapons aim toward the U.S. from the ocean depths, sparks begin to fly between Moscow and Washington.
Both governments refuse to surrender the military intelligence that could end the stalemate and avoid unthinkable disaster.
The mission that risked it all.
As delicate yet futile diplomatic negotiations continue, Navy Captain Peter MacKenzie receives an awesome assignment: recover the Soviet sub before it launches its deadly payload.
The stakes have never been higher, and time is running out. Using state-of-the-art top-secret underwater high technology, MacKenzie dives through the silent sea toward a rendezvous that may very well threaten the future of the world.
420 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 1987
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Bart Davis
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March 13, 2017
A readable thriller from the 80s, one of many involving submarines that were published in the wake of The Hunt for Red October. This one is actually a bit light on sub-action, although it does feature a sexy female spy, alligator wrestling and hilariously dated politics (the backdrop is the conflict in Nicaragua). Not great, but fun.
August 29, 2016
Great tale of submarine service !
With the realities of today's troubled world, this book takes you on a thrilling ride aboard one of the fantastic submarines of the U.S. Navy. Great read!
With the realities of today's troubled world, this book takes you on a thrilling ride aboard one of the fantastic submarines of the U.S. Navy. Great read!
October 2, 2023
Review 15. Peter Mackenzie #1 Full Fathom Five by Bart Davis
Page Count : 400
This is a fantastic book, I have read it before and enjoyed it this time as I did then.
It has been at least 2 years or more since I last read thisbook and I decided to read it again now as I have managed to add the final book in the series to my collection after several years of trying.
This book is not solely submarine action, it involves political matters as there is a rebellion being planned and also involves a lot of setup introducing characters for other books.
I never get bored of reading these books and am looking forward to reading the final book in this series as soon as I return to the books after taking a break for a while.
5*
*****
Page Count : 400
This is a fantastic book, I have read it before and enjoyed it this time as I did then.
It has been at least 2 years or more since I last read thisbook and I decided to read it again now as I have managed to add the final book in the series to my collection after several years of trying.
This book is not solely submarine action, it involves political matters as there is a rebellion being planned and also involves a lot of setup introducing characters for other books.
I never get bored of reading these books and am looking forward to reading the final book in this series as soon as I return to the books after taking a break for a while.
5*
*****
August 17, 2021
An intriguing plot where rebellion crosses over with the Cold War. Pretty realistic in the ASW department apart from when our hero goes back to his command. The macro politics are very believable for that region of the World.
July 25, 2017
A very good tale
A solid story line that runs close with real world facts of the 80's centering around the Nicaraguan conflict. Good submarine warfare action!
A solid story line that runs close with real world facts of the 80's centering around the Nicaraguan conflict. Good submarine warfare action!
January 15, 2018
Great read
This book reiterates the folly of war. It must be fought in defense of all you hold dear, but no body wins!
This book reiterates the folly of war. It must be fought in defense of all you hold dear, but no body wins!
April 8, 2025
very good very suspenseful Naval thriller!
March 16, 2017
Wonderful Read
Love navel books, this one was "Clancy like", kept me up at night and reading again when I woke. Bart nailed it.
Love navel books, this one was "Clancy like", kept me up at night and reading again when I woke. Bart nailed it.
April 24, 2016
I read the one star rating who was appalled at the lack of realism expected for books on submarines. I guess I have read too many Sci-Fi books that this does not bother me. That said, any representation that this is a novel about submarines is not accurate. Sure submarines are the underlying plot but there is precious little in this book about submarines. I was very disappointed as this was the reason I bought the book.
That said, it was well written with multiple plot lines and well developed characters. It was quite suspenseful - a page turner all the way through. I did enjoy it and hence the four stars. Nevertheless, I tends not to read stand a lone stories. I like a journey. If you do like stand alone stories, read this book - you will enjoy it. For me, I will pass on this author for reasons stated.
That said, it was well written with multiple plot lines and well developed characters. It was quite suspenseful - a page turner all the way through. I did enjoy it and hence the four stars. Nevertheless, I tends not to read stand a lone stories. I like a journey. If you do like stand alone stories, read this book - you will enjoy it. For me, I will pass on this author for reasons stated.
January 19, 2015
This is, what else, a submarine story. It is centered in the Gulf of Mexico and the US Navy is up against the Russians, a few Cubans, and the Nicaraguans(?),of all people. Throw in some rebel uprisings, the inevitable rescue at sea, and a couple of loose cannons, and you have a pretty good story. I never realized it was so easy to disable and capture a nuclear submarine, but fiction is like that.
April 19, 2016
Excellent Read
Being a former submarine sailor I only found one error in terminology . When firing a torpedo we were not allowed to say fire , it was always shoot . For obvious reasons the word fire is not used on a submarine . Other than that completely enjoyed it looking forward to the second one .
Being a former submarine sailor I only found one error in terminology . When firing a torpedo we were not allowed to say fire , it was always shoot . For obvious reasons the word fire is not used on a submarine . Other than that completely enjoyed it looking forward to the second one .
June 13, 2015
Great
The writer knew exactly how a submarine works and how it would be in a combat situation
Great book will read more from this author
The writer knew exactly how a submarine works and how it would be in a combat situation
Great book will read more from this author
July 7, 2016
Outstanding!
Being a Navy veteran this book held my attention from the start! I highly recommend this book!! Get into a super thriller!
Being a Navy veteran this book held my attention from the start! I highly recommend this book!! Get into a super thriller!
July 13, 2017
This was very good, although somewhat dated with the back story. The last chapters were very edge of your seat.
April 10, 2017
Dive
This is a page turner,very well written,a must read ,loved the none stop action ,make me wish I was younger so I can join the navy lol
This is a page turner,very well written,a must read ,loved the none stop action ,make me wish I was younger so I can join the navy lol
April 2, 2017
Excellent book.
This book keeps you wondering how it will play out. I would highly recommend reading it. Author is very skilled and keeps things going.
This book keeps you wondering how it will play out. I would highly recommend reading it. Author is very skilled and keeps things going.
April 8, 2017
Could have been better......
I don't like sex in my boat books! No need and does nothing g for the story line so there!
I don't like sex in my boat books! No need and does nothing g for the story line so there!
April 12, 2017
A great read!
Great story! I enjoyed it immensely! A little romance it's. Lot of suspense! I hope Thur story continues! Good job!
Great story! I enjoyed it immensely! A little romance it's. Lot of suspense! I hope Thur story continues! Good job!
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