Rogue Wave

Sam Reilly #4

by Christopher Cartwright

The offer – $20 billion split between four leading scientists on alternative energies to purchase and then squash their research lines, which include the recent discovery of a powerful new energy source capable of replacing mankind’s reliance on fossil fuels. There’s no doubt their discovery is worth ten times that much. But will any one of them live if they refuse? At the same time, the greatest technological advancement in warfare since the creation of the Atomic bomb has been discovered, and is being offered to the highest bidder. There is just one problem though; the seller might no longer have any control of the weapon. Can Sam Reilly weave his way through the web of industrial and political espionage before the human race loses its greatest fight for survival?

Genres: Adventure, Fiction, Thriller, Action, Mystery, Audiobook, Science Fiction

363 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 13, 2016

About the author

Christopher Cartwright writes spellbinding mysteries and suspense novels. Often with a backdrop of ocean adventure. Born in 1983, he has a background as a paramedic, and is an avid sailor and SCUBA diver.

He holds degrees in paramedics, nursing and emergency management.

Chris currently lives in Sydney with his wife and two children.

Reviews

[Tulay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Entertained.

Little politics and sci-fi, it was a good read. Started little slow for me, but it was really engaging page turner to the end. Will be reading the next book in this series.

[Montzalee Wittmann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rogue Wave
Sam Reilly, Book 4
By: Christopher Cartwright
Narrated by: David Gilmore
This is an audible book I requested and the review is voluntary. I loved this book best so far in the series! Although it has sci-fi which I love, I had to stretch my imagination a bit but it was still good. That is what books are for anyway, to escape. I loved the premise of the story which I am not telling or it will spoil everything. Once you read it you will see why. Rogue waves are fascinating and horrifying at the same time, I guess that is what really draws me to this also.
The narrator is great for the Sam Reilly novels, a slightly gruff voice that you would expect a manly man to be, lol. He surprises me when he is able to do the females so well.

[Marilyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Action packed and full of surprises

Another fast paced, edge of your seat adventure. Full of interesting surprises. Can't wait to see what awaits us in Antartica!

[Amanda J Hardin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review of the Rogue Wave

I am not sure how he does it, but Christopher's books just keep getting better. I can't wait for the next book to learn more about the Master Builders.

[doug morren · Rating 5 out of 5]

I greatly enjoyed reading this book

I have become a big Christopher Cartwright fan a d really like his writing style. I would recommend reading the books in order.

[Stanley McShane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rogue Wave

A well-crafted thriller with frightening implications. The basic premise is a combination of nano technology meeting single cell technology. Frightening to contemplate the future paths that science may take us. Well worth reading. Received download from BookBub and appreciated the opportunity to read and review. CE Williams

[Liz Warwick · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you like Clive Cussler et al, you'll like this.

Makes Cussler look restrained by comparison. Oh, and please get a proofreader; the twisted tenses drove me crazy. I only finished out of bloody mindedness. Star 1 is because I couldn't write a book about Star 2 is for the original storyline.

[Rick · Rating 1 out of 5]

Shark alert

I was really enjoying this book, then it jumped the shark. I struggled to finish the last 20 - 30%.

[David Huelsmann · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sophomoric at best. Suited more to YA readers than actual adults. Barely convinced myself to finish the book.

[Matt Kelland · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not as good as the previous ones. And it badly needed proofing - character names spelled wrong, and in one paragraph he used pickup, pick-up and pick up truck.

[Gilbert Stack · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve always been interested in rogue waves. They rise without warning and often sink vessels caught in their paths. So when I noticed that there was a Sam Reilly novel with this title I had to take a look. There are two mysteries here (in addition to the Dirk Pitt like historical mystery). On the one hand, who killed Sam’s old friend when he refused to sign onto a deal which would make him rich in exchange for burying his discovery of a new environmentally friendly energy source that could replace fossil fuels. The other is, how the bad guys were able to use a rogue wave as the murder weapon.

This is a fun novel. There’s a little bit of science fiction technology involved, but mostly it’s a tense and exciting adventure on (and beneath) the high seas. As Sam and his team come closer to the truth, it becomes apparent that a global catastrophe is about to occur and that a powerful figure in the U.S. government is responsible for the danger. There’s a sea full of tension in this one.

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.

If you liked this review, you can find more at www.gilbertstack.com/reviews.

[RJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Everything you wanted to know about rogue waves and plankton but was afraid to ask! In this tale, Sam Reilly is asked to look into the murder of an old friend. The friend, Luke Eldritch had developed a new power source which would revolutionize the fuel industry. He and his scientist partners were offered a large sum of money for the patents but refused. You can imagine what happened next. The method of his demise so fascinated Sam that he agreed to look into the matter. The fatal weapon was a one-hundred-foot rogue wave that destroyed the yacht as he participated in a boat race off the Bimini Islands in the Bahamas. Where this rogue wave came from and how it was directed is the meat of the story. There are more waves to come and the plot definitely thickens. I enjoy the bit of education one gets in the Sam Reilly novels. Whatever task or mission Sam undertakes, you become part of the story and clearly understand what is going on. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

[Karson Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! Christopher Cartwright has done it again. Rogue Wave is an amazing book, although the first half of the book or so is a little slower than the previous books in the series. Once the reader learns what is actually going on and events fall into place, one realizes how incredibly brilliant this author is.

I love how I feel like I've learned so much by the time I finish one of these novels. There is a huge amount of science and technology that I have no experience with in each of these novels and I truly feel like I understand how it works once I've read the extremely detailed descriptions.

Audio quality is spot on as always.

Overall great book and one of my favorite authors! Can't wait to listen to the next one!

[Jay Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the most imaginative story in the Sam Reilly series. A team of scientists unintentionally creates a monster when nanoparticles are used to seed phosphorescent algae. The suspense is extreme as danger threatens underwater, on water, and in the air. A part of the Atlantic called the Bimini Road becomes the source of waves large enough to destroy the largest supertankers. The Bimini Road itself has been the subject of Sam's historical interest because he has clues it was used by an ancient people to launch pirate attacks on early commercial vessels. People are bot who they seem, and strange forces in action produce a heart-pounding thriller.

[Jan Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am really enjoying this series by Christopher Cartwright. This book is a standalone listen and incorporates science with mystery, action, espionage and politics. The premise of the rogue wave is thought provoking, along with the science written behind it. I so enjoy the character of Sam Reilly. He is larger than life like an action hero. I was pulled into the book from the very beginning with its imagery and original storyline. The author weaves some very unexpected twists into the book, that I did not see coming. I loved it! David Gilmore is the perfect narrator for this series. He adds the right suspense, tension, and other emotions to his performance.

[Jean Holtof · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed Christopher Cartwright's writing style; easy to read, flows well. This story is full on action from the first page and it keeps going throughout, from one disastrous scenario to the next. A thrilling ride on these rogue waves that are awesome to the imagination, glowing phosperescence and gigantic coming straight for Luke, must have been terrifying. A captivating concept creating the rogue waves that fascinated me. Sam Reilly and his cohorts are constantly living on the edge and finding ways to escape. Loved it. This is my first Sam Reilly story but it won't be my last, thanks Christopher for a very pleasurable read.

[Lyn Richards · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sam Reilly and his mat Tom get caught up in the curiosity of what might be causing an odd phenomenon called a Rogue Wave. This is a rare occurrence, but four of these have strangely occurred recently in close time period in none other than the Bermuda triangle.

This was a gripping story that takes the reader through all sorts of conspiracy theories.

The action storyline keeps you on the edge of your seat and the audio version of this book is brilliantly narrated.

A great read. Onto Sam Reilly book #5 for me

[Cecilia Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

I haven’t read a book in a long time that gave me a suspenseful feeling like this. Being stranded, afraid, and confused is enough for a nightmare, it add to that the sense that the phone call came from inside the house and you have a wonderfully suspenseful story! It still has all of the typical action adventure of a Sam Reilly story, but definitely one of the more unique in the series. Possibly one of the most memorable for me, even though it wasn’t focused on historical elements in the way that many of them are.

[Scott Shuppert · Rating 4 out of 5]

A better book than expected. However, the end left us hanging. As a by product, something is produced that can produce unlimited energy - yet, that was left sitting on the ocean floor? At a minimum, that should be a setup for the next book in the series. Something. Ok the Wave problem was fixed - and a good read, but don't leave the worlds greatest discovery unused? Unlimted, endless energy....

[Pamela Swinford · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. Fast paced writing....lots of plausible scientific plot points, minimal spelling and grammatical errors. The plot was interesting and kept me engaged. However does anyone else miss a good old fashioned "there is a beginning, middle, and then the book ends" and you are satisfied to move on to the next new story in that author's repertoire? It just seems a lot of books are like TV series nowadays.

[Hw Huyler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story, Sam leads us through a series of close escapes from underwater death

The Maria Helena motored south following the celestial map of the golden eagle until it brought them to the Falkland Islands. Perched on the fifty-second latitude south and approximately 400 miles east of the Patagonian Coastline, the Falkland Islands were barren in their idyllic landscapes and beauty.

[Mark Nabholz · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sam’s getting tired...

...and more fantastical, and less detailed. So a major archeological feature of the globe is “going to be” destroyed by heavy bombardment, but we’re neither witnesses to the event nor even told that it happened until it is mentioned in passing several chapters later. Lacking in (important) plot details, with more and more stereotypical characters that remain significantly underdeveloped. I think Sam and I have reached the end of our relationship.

[Roger · Rating 4 out of 5]

My first read from author Christopher Cartwright. Well-written with captivating, well-developed main characters reminding one of a poor man’s Vince Flynn. It’s hard coming into a series in the middle, book #4, I’ve obviously missed much. I’ll be reading more by this author, especially since I just went out & discovered that I own the next book in the series! (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).

[Judith D · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked the science fiction in this story. It's always fun to have a book for entertainment on a rainy day. Since I never read this series before. This story introduced me to Sam Reilly. It turned the reader 's mind to the Bermuda Triangle with some new ideas about lost planes and ships. The adventure starts out swift and the story moves quickly into the mystery and adventure of lost ships and salvage.

[Sheila Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sam almost makes a decision but nature took it out of his hands

SAMs father has lost some ships to a rogue wave but was it a natural occurrence that's for Sam Tom and the team to find out. It starts when a friend of SAMs is killed by yet another rogue wave. A thrilling book and the team puts themselves through plenty of drama to solve this problem. This is a must read book I recommend this for thrill seekers

[Teresa Cage · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once Again, a Winner

I have to tell you how lucky I was to find this book series. I have spent my entire summer reading then, and have thoroughly enjoyed every one of them. A bit of history tossed in with some legends and some mystery and I have been hooked on every book. Sadly I read them a bit out of order but that’s okay. They are so great you’ll be able to catch on quick. Fantastic books from a fantastic author. Well done.

[Barbara · Rating 1 out of 5]

Boilerplate novel. I imagine the author cranks out very similar novels on a regular basis. Also, note that the few women in the novel are always gorgeous. No normal women here. This male wet dream only includes stunning women as side fluff floating around while a wealthy, saintly stud uncovers corruption and solves diabolical problems. Ick. The only good thing about this novel was I learned what a rogue wave is.

[Brad · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the fourth Sam Reilly adventure I have read, and probably the most far fetched. And that is saying something!
#1 He found a 1930's airship which crashed in the alps.
#2 He found a ancient treasure ship in outback Australia.
#3 He discovered Atlantis.
#4 Nanobots, Rogue Waves and politics. What a combination!

I look forward to the next adventure!

[Magykal Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Entertaining and Informative

Wealth, ocean, science, environment, mystery, danger, and political intrigue and geniuses create a highly entertaining novel. It held my attention throughout. The scientific premises are all explained within the storyline and very educational without being dry. Very well written. This was my first read by this author, but certainly not my last!

[Lindsay · Rating 4 out of 5]

AUDIOBOOK REVIEW


Ok this was not my favourite book in the series because it felt like a slightly different story to normal because we were looking at nanotechnology and at times I found this a bit technical but overall regardless I love Sam and his friends and so really enjoyed this story but kind of miss his shipwrecks.