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Net Force Relaunch Series #3
Net Force: Threat Point
The United States may seem safe from within but beyond its borders, a new enemy rises.
An American ship has vanished. The president has tasked the new cyber-intelligence agency, Net Force, with finding out what happened to the vessel. But their investigation reveals a plan that could trigger a world war. Their only option is to strike first.
Through the streets of New York, a secret city in Crimea and the depths of the South China Sea, Net Force must race to discover who is behind the attack…before it’s too late.
An American ship has vanished. The president has tasked the new cyber-intelligence agency, Net Force, with finding out what happened to the vessel. But their investigation reveals a plan that could trigger a world war. Their only option is to strike first.
Through the streets of New York, a secret city in Crimea and the depths of the South China Sea, Net Force must race to discover who is behind the attack…before it’s too late.
410 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 30, 2021
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Tom Clancy
989 books9,172 followersThomas Leo Clancy Jr. was an American novelist and military-political thriller pioneer. Raised in a middle-class Irish-American family, he developed an early fascination with military history. Despite initially studying physics at Loyola College, he switched to English literature, graduating in 1969 with a modest GPA. His aspirations of serving in the military were dashed due to severe myopia, leading him instead to a career in the insurance business.
While working at a small insurance agency, Clancy spent his spare time writing what would become The Hunt for Red October (1984). Published by the Naval Institute Press for an advance of $5,000, the book received an unexpected boost when President Ronald Reagan praised it as "the best yarn." This propelled Clancy to national fame, selling millions of copies and establishing his reputation for technical accuracy in military and intelligence matters. His meticulous research and storytelling ability granted him access to high-ranking U.S. military officials, further enriching his novels.
Clancy's works often featured heroic protagonists such as Jack Ryan and John Clark, emphasizing themes of patriotism, military expertise, and political intrigue. Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, he became one of the best-selling authors in America, with titles like Red Storm Rising (1986), Patriot Games (1987), Clear and Present Danger (1989), and The Sum of All Fears (1991) dominating bestseller lists. Several of these were adapted into commercially successful films.
In addition to novels, Clancy co-authored nonfiction works on military topics and lent his name to numerous book series and video game franchises, including Rainbow Six, Ghost Recon, and Splinter Cell. His influence extended beyond literature, as he became a part-owner of the Baltimore Orioles baseball team and was involved in various business ventures, including a failed attempt to purchase the Minnesota Vikings.
Politically, Clancy was a staunch conservative, often weaving his views into his books and publicly criticizing left-leaning policies. He gained further attention after the September 11 attacks, discussing intelligence failures and counterterrorism strategies on news platforms.
Clancy's financial success was immense. By the late 1990s, his publishing deals were worth tens of millions of dollars. He lived on an expansive Maryland estate featuring a World War II Sherman tank and later purchased a luxury penthouse in Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
He was married twice, first to Wanda Thomas King, with whom he had four children, and later to journalist Alexandra Marie Llewellyn, with whom he had one daughter.
Tom Clancy passed away on October 1, 2013, at the age of 66 due to heart failure. His legacy endures through his novels, their adaptations, and the continuation of the Jack Ryan series by other writers.
While working at a small insurance agency, Clancy spent his spare time writing what would become The Hunt for Red October (1984). Published by the Naval Institute Press for an advance of $5,000, the book received an unexpected boost when President Ronald Reagan praised it as "the best yarn." This propelled Clancy to national fame, selling millions of copies and establishing his reputation for technical accuracy in military and intelligence matters. His meticulous research and storytelling ability granted him access to high-ranking U.S. military officials, further enriching his novels.
Clancy's works often featured heroic protagonists such as Jack Ryan and John Clark, emphasizing themes of patriotism, military expertise, and political intrigue. Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, he became one of the best-selling authors in America, with titles like Red Storm Rising (1986), Patriot Games (1987), Clear and Present Danger (1989), and The Sum of All Fears (1991) dominating bestseller lists. Several of these were adapted into commercially successful films.
In addition to novels, Clancy co-authored nonfiction works on military topics and lent his name to numerous book series and video game franchises, including Rainbow Six, Ghost Recon, and Splinter Cell. His influence extended beyond literature, as he became a part-owner of the Baltimore Orioles baseball team and was involved in various business ventures, including a failed attempt to purchase the Minnesota Vikings.
Politically, Clancy was a staunch conservative, often weaving his views into his books and publicly criticizing left-leaning policies. He gained further attention after the September 11 attacks, discussing intelligence failures and counterterrorism strategies on news platforms.
Clancy's financial success was immense. By the late 1990s, his publishing deals were worth tens of millions of dollars. He lived on an expansive Maryland estate featuring a World War II Sherman tank and later purchased a luxury penthouse in Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
He was married twice, first to Wanda Thomas King, with whom he had four children, and later to journalist Alexandra Marie Llewellyn, with whom he had one daughter.
Tom Clancy passed away on October 1, 2013, at the age of 66 due to heart failure. His legacy endures through his novels, their adaptations, and the continuation of the Jack Ryan series by other writers.
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January 5, 2023
This was the first book I have read by Jerome Preisler. I enjoyed it very much. I found it a quick read and hard to put down. Just what I needed to get out of my reading slump. I like this genre and have read several Tom Clancy works. I will definitely read more of Preisler’s books and others in this series. I did think it was difficult keeping track of all the characters, but that didn’t take anything from my enjoyment of this book.
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October 5, 2024"Net Force: Cyberstaat" ist ein weiterer herausragender Teil der Net Force Reihe, der auf den vorherigen Büchern aufbaut. Das Team entwickelt sich weiter und die Bedrohungen werden immer umfassender. Einfach großartig.
Es hat eine Weile gedauert, um die verschiedenen Charaktere und ihre Rollen in der Geschichte zu sortieren. Doch sobald ich das geschafft hatte, wurde es viel ansprechender. Ich hätte mir gewünscht, dass der Autor unterschiedlichere Charaktere gezeichnet hätte und sie so entwickelt, dass die Leser eine Verbindung zu ihnen spüren können. So wirken die Charaktere meistens sehr eindimensional und schablonenhaft.
Der Fokus und die Stärke liegt hier ganz klar auf der Handlung.
Trotz dieser anfänglichen Herausforderung ist "Net Force: Cyberstaat" ein packendes Buch, das in die dunkle Welt der Cyberkriminalität eintaucht. Seine Relevanz für unsere moderne Gesellschaft ist nicht zu unterschätzen, da es aktuelle Probleme wie den Missbrauch von Daten, Identitätsdiebstahl und die stetig wachsenden Bedrohungen des Cyberterrorismus behandelt. Die sorgfältige Recherche und Liebe zum Detail des Autors verleihen den technologischen Aspekten der Handlung Authentizität und bieten den Lesern einen beeindruckenden Einblick in eine mögliche Zukunft.
Mit seiner fesselnden Erzählweise und gut platzierten Wendungen hält Preisler das Tempo von "Net Force: Cyberstaat" sehr hoch, sodass sich eine Actionreiche Szene an die andere reiht.
Eine durchaus gelungene Ergänzung zu der Net Force Reihe!
Es hat eine Weile gedauert, um die verschiedenen Charaktere und ihre Rollen in der Geschichte zu sortieren. Doch sobald ich das geschafft hatte, wurde es viel ansprechender. Ich hätte mir gewünscht, dass der Autor unterschiedlichere Charaktere gezeichnet hätte und sie so entwickelt, dass die Leser eine Verbindung zu ihnen spüren können. So wirken die Charaktere meistens sehr eindimensional und schablonenhaft.
Der Fokus und die Stärke liegt hier ganz klar auf der Handlung.
Trotz dieser anfänglichen Herausforderung ist "Net Force: Cyberstaat" ein packendes Buch, das in die dunkle Welt der Cyberkriminalität eintaucht. Seine Relevanz für unsere moderne Gesellschaft ist nicht zu unterschätzen, da es aktuelle Probleme wie den Missbrauch von Daten, Identitätsdiebstahl und die stetig wachsenden Bedrohungen des Cyberterrorismus behandelt. Die sorgfältige Recherche und Liebe zum Detail des Autors verleihen den technologischen Aspekten der Handlung Authentizität und bieten den Lesern einen beeindruckenden Einblick in eine mögliche Zukunft.
Mit seiner fesselnden Erzählweise und gut platzierten Wendungen hält Preisler das Tempo von "Net Force: Cyberstaat" sehr hoch, sodass sich eine Actionreiche Szene an die andere reiht.
Eine durchaus gelungene Ergänzung zu der Net Force Reihe!
February 27, 2024
Jumps around too much, sometimes giving different characters and their subplots only a few paragraphs before jumping again. It was difficult to sustain interest with all this frenetic activity; like somebody on the internet staying only 30 seconds before jumping to a different tab and then another so that there is no sustained focus.
There is a plot and lots of action, which I liked; it just jumped around too much for me.
There is a plot and lots of action, which I liked; it just jumped around too much for me.
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November 1, 2021Categories
Action & Adventure, Technological Fiction, War & Military Fiction, Military Thriller
Miniseries
Net Force Series (Book #3)
Action & Adventure, Technological Fiction, War & Military Fiction, Military Thriller
Miniseries
Net Force Series (Book #3)
February 7, 2022
Most “Clancyesque” of the novels—lots of scary geopolitics spiced with action!
February 19, 2022
it took me just over 300 pagesa of the 505 to get really interested - not sure whether I will continuw with this series
September 13, 2022
I really Preisler’s take on this Clancy/Pieczenik story line. Fast paced, believable, current and easy to follow even with all the twists.
January 9, 2022
Net Force continues
It took some time to sort out the characters and their roles in the story. Once I did it became much more enjoyable. I would like authors to name characters with dissimilar names and develop them so the reader feels a connection.
It took some time to sort out the characters and their roles in the story. Once I did it became much more enjoyable. I would like authors to name characters with dissimilar names and develop them so the reader feels a connection.
July 26, 2023
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