Echo Platoon

Rogue Warrior #8

by John Weisman, John Weisman

In seven smash Rogue Warrior bestsellers, Richard Marcinko and John Weisman have delivered nonstop action and explosive thrills. Now the Rogue Warrior writes a new set of rules for the shadowy world of Black Ops....

Dangerous times require dangerous men. And there isn't a man alive more deadly than the Rogue Warrior. Captain Richard "NMN" Marcinko must uncover the truth behind recent attempts to destabilize Azerbaijan, the tiny former Soviet republic that holds the key to the oil-rich Caspian Sea. A pipeline to the West is planned, and both Russia and Iran want control. But there are hidden players, including billionaire Steve Sarkesian; just how he ties in with the Russkies and Arabs is unclear, but treachery is afoot to choke off America's black gold.

Enlisting his elite SEALs, Marcinko races to the heart of the Middle East, doing what he does best -- breaking rules and cracking heads until the only thing left standing is justice.

Genres: Military Fiction, Fiction, Action, Audiobook, Military Thriller, Espionage, Adventure

3 pages, Audio Cassette

First published May 1, 2000

About the author

Seven-time New York Times bestselling author John Weisman is one of a select company of authors to have their books on both the Times nonfiction and fiction bestseller lists. He pioneered coverage of Naval Special Warfare when he co-authored the number one New York Times bestseller Rogue Warrior, the story of Richard Marcinko and the creation of SEAL Team 6, and then conceived, created, developed, and wrote eight bestselling Rogue fictional sequels. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Seymour Hersh praised his 2004 novel Jack in the Box as "the insider's insider spy novel." Weisman's CIA short stories were chosen for inclusion in Best American Mystery Stories in 1997 and 2003. His most recent CIA short fiction appears in Agents of Treachery. He reviews books on intelligence and military affairs for the Washington Times, and his analysis has appeared in AFIO's periodical Intelligencer. John Weisman lives on Florida's Gulf Coast

Reviews

[Kevin Findley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Let's see:

1) Marcinko is the toughest SEAL to walk the Earth - Check

2) He's older, makes mistakes, but still slays a horde of bad guys before kicking back with a bottle of Bombay Sapphire - Check

3) He goes into extreme detail about how to plan and execute an Op - Check multiple times

I've read Marcinko's bio and a few other of the RW books. All of which were pretty good. This one, not so much. Still a decent read for a long trip where you are strapped into the web seats of a C-130.

Find it. Buy it. Read it.

[Glen · Rating 3 out of 5]

After rescuing hostages from an oil rig in Azerbaijan, Marcinko finds himself in even deeper trouble as he gets involved with those behind the hostage taking.

Not bad. Very similar to the other books in the series.

[Greg · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was ok.

[Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

I got this book out of the library because it looked like something my aspiring Navy SEAL son might enjoy along with me. I wasn't sure whether to be amused or horrified by the characters, but ended up reading quite a few more in the series, and turning my son onto them as well.

[Dale · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read all of the Marcinko books and "Echo Platoon" is more of the same. Straight up "he-man porn". If you like playing the Modern Warfare-style video games you will enjoy this book. Warning: This book is full of the nastiest language you can imagine. Fun reading if you have testicles!

[Ed · Rating 3 out of 5]

#8 in the Rogue Warrior series by author Richard Marcinko with John Weisman.

Special Warfare - fiction - The Rogue Warrior tackles Steve Sarkesian, billionaire "expeditor", and Russian and Iranian terrorists seeking to control the oil supply from Azerbaijan.

[Steve]

Rogue Warrior

[Charles Chin · Rating 1 out of 5]

Too full of himself.

[Ed Kovacs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Marcinko is the King of Mayhem.

[Paul Rouleau · Rating 1 out of 5]

Didn't read. foul language

[George Carey · Rating 5 out of 5]

great read!

[John F. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding Adventure!

Captain Marcinko delivers another fantastic, energy packed, exciting story about the actions of American Warriors defending the United States of America.

[Mitchell · Rating 1 out of 5]

Why the hell did I read this many of these fucking books?