Rules of Command

Commander Jerusha Bailey Trilogy #2

by C.A. Mobley

An American cruiser accidentally shoots down a commercial airliner carrying the president of Panama. An interim government, backed by China, seizes control of the Panama Canal.

The world is at their command.

Commander Jerusha Bailey returns--when a terrifying new regime in Panama shuts down the Canal and ignites a major international crisis. Unsettling questions plague Bailey's peacekeeping Why did the U.S. perceive the commercial airliner as a hostile military plane? Why are the Navy SEALs interfering with Bailey's mission? Why are unarmed merchant ships sinking near the Canal? And most important, what is the real goal of the Chinese--and how far will they go to get it?

Genres: Nautical, Thriller, Fiction, Military Fiction

Paperback

First published October 1, 1998

Reviews

[Pete · Rating 4 out of 5]

Every bit as exciting and captivating as the first book in this excellent series. As with the first novel this one also offers several well crafted storylines with engaging characters. A major theme through the first half of this novel is the friction, mistrust and turf battles that exists within the Navy as well as political agencies that are suppose to be supporting the military efforts. That gave this story a degree of authenticity. The later part of the book was more tactical based with fast paced action. The ending was a little rushed leaving some important questions unanswered but if your a fan of this genre you will be looking forward to the last entry in this trilogy.

[TheIron Paw · Rating 2 out of 5]

Written by a former naval officer? Sometimes the ship is a cruiser and sometimes a destroyer. The characters were interesting, but the plot was a somewhat hackneyed and disjointed and somewhat over the top (even for me who is generally willing to suspend disbelief).

[Ron Toxopeus · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good spy thriller/military action book. Characters were well developed, with great human interaction and display of main characters' decision making processes. An excellent read, and probably a re-read for me in a couple of years!

[Joann · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was ok, not real impressed

[Matthew · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book is NOT 48 pages long, more like 248 pages