Dolphin Drone

by James Grundvig

A taught, high-concept thriller that humanizes the men and women behind military espionage.James Grundvig’s Dolphin Drone takes us into the complex underworld of global terrorism with razor-sharp plot twists, remarkable characters, and fascinating insight into the technological advancements of the US Navy.Using dolphin sonar-tracking technology, Ex-Navy SEAL Merk Toten stumbles of freshly laid Iranian sea mines while conducting surveillance on two US ships that were hijacked by Somali pirates on the Strait of Hormuz. This discovery occurs on the same day that a fake intelligence report draws three US drones away from the Persian Gulf. Toten investigates the parallel events to uncover a new super-terrorist group made up of a network of Somali warlords, Islamic assailants, Yemen-based terrorists, and ISIS sympathizers.When Merk Toten and the beautiful CIA Operative Jenny Myung King discover a plot by this new terrorist organization to bomb New York Harbor, the duo must race against the clock to stop the devastating attack.Dolphin Drone is a tense thriller that combines cutting-edge marine technology, high-stakes undercover operations, and complex and frightening political underpinnings.Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade, Yucca, and Good Books imprints, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in fiction-novels, novellas, political and medical thrillers, comedy, satire, historical fiction, romance, erotic and love stories, mystery, classic literature, folklore and mythology, literary classics including Shakespeare, Dumas, Wilde, Cather, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Genres: Thriller, Fiction

294 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 27, 2016

Reviews

[Rick Molitor · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fast paced action book that will keep you guessing. The characters are intelligent and exciting. The use of the dolphins is an interesting feature. The training and use of dolphins as a compliment to the action is fascinating.

[Floyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Could not put this story down until the last page was gone.

Except for one chapter with gratuitous sex, I enjoyed reading this book. The descriptions of current Navy operations was excellent.

[Steve Pearce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

Really well written, a totally engrossing ride, will definitely look for other titles from James. I've had the book for some time but only just read - I wished is started sooner.

[Sherrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kick-ass navy dolphins and a former SEAL dolphin whisperer, assisted by his door kicker CIA girlfriend, team up to take it to terrorists bent on a mass destruction event in NYC. Sensitive and fascinating look at the capabilities of marine mammals in warfare.

[Marcy Braid · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!!!! Can't wait for Grundvig's next book. Hope he keeps the dolphins. Such a fresh idea in a military thriller.

[Robert McAvoy · Rating 1 out of 5]

never captured my interest . . . great idea but poorly written

[KERRY MIDDIS · Rating 5 out of 5]

A military thriller, with dolphins, what's not to like? Relatable characters, chock full of action, just my kind of read!

[David Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really difficult to stay engaged in. Could just have been me.

[Kamaludin Mujtahid · Rating 5 out of 5]

i wanna know this book

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read. Neat dolphins

I was interested in this book because of the dolphins. I wanted to see what Mr. Grundvig would do with a story about trained dolphins. There were many things going on all at once, but it comes together well. He allows us to see the plight of Somalia. At times we dislike the pirates but then we can understand their problems too. I wanted to find out how the story would end and stuck it out. I thought the story was drawn out and could have been shortened, but I am glad I followed it to its conclusion.

[Wdmoor · Rating 4 out of 5]

First time writer. Dolphin Drone is equal parts exciting and exasperating. I added Mr Grundvig to my list of authors to keep an eye on.

[Joe]

There maybe a great book in there somewhere, but I couldn't find it and gave up. Great premise, but not well executed.