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Rogue Warrior #8
Echo Platoon
Dangerous times require dangerous men. And there isn't a man alive more deadly than the Rogue Warrior. Called once more to his country's service, Captain Richard "NMN" Marcinko must undertake a critical mission: uncover the hidden motives and players behind the recent attempts at the destabilization of Azerbaijan, the tiny former Soviet republic that holds the key to the oil-rich Caspian Sea.
An overland pipeline to the West has been planned, and both Russia and Iran want to control the flow. But others have their own interests in the region, including bilious billionaire Steve Sarkesian, one of the world's richest and most influential men. The Rogue Warrior knows the man is involved, but just how he ties in with the Russkies and Arabs isn't clear.
Pulling together a platoon of his best SEALs, the Rogue Warrior races to the heart of the Middle East, revealing festering layers of treachery that threaten to choke off the black gold that is America's lifeblood.
Confronted by well-trained terrorists and false-faced bureaucrats, the Rogue does what he does best -- breaking rules and cracking heads -- until the only thing left standing is justice.
An overland pipeline to the West has been planned, and both Russia and Iran want to control the flow. But others have their own interests in the region, including bilious billionaire Steve Sarkesian, one of the world's richest and most influential men. The Rogue Warrior knows the man is involved, but just how he ties in with the Russkies and Arabs isn't clear.
Pulling together a platoon of his best SEALs, the Rogue Warrior races to the heart of the Middle East, revealing festering layers of treachery that threaten to choke off the black gold that is America's lifeblood.
Confronted by well-trained terrorists and false-faced bureaucrats, the Rogue does what he does best -- breaking rules and cracking heads -- until the only thing left standing is justice.
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First published May 1, 2000
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About the author
Richard Marcinko
60 books246 followersRichard Marcinko is the author of the Rogue Warrior thrillers and is a living, breathing hero honored with the silver star and four bronze stars for valor, along with two Navy Commendation medals and other honors. After serving in Vietnam, he went on to start and command SEAL Team 6, the Navy's anti-terrorist group, and Red Cell, a high-level anti-terrorist unit. Marcinko keeps his hand in the field as the president of a private international security company and now lives in Warrington, Virginia.
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
October 3, 2021
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.
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.
November 12, 2020
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.
Not bad. Very similar to the other books in the series.
December 13, 2022
It was ok.
February 4, 2008
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.
July 11, 2012
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!
February 25, 2016
#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.
Special Warfare - fiction - The Rogue Warrior tackles Steve Sarkesian, billionaire "expeditor", and Russian and Iranian terrorists seeking to control the oil supply from Azerbaijan.
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April 6, 2013
Too full of himself.
November 19, 2013
Marcinko is the King of Mayhem.
January 9, 2016
Didn't read. foul language
November 10, 2016
great read!
October 25, 2019
Outstanding Adventure!
Captain Marcinko delivers another fantastic, energy packed, exciting story about the actions of American Warriors defending the United States of America.
Captain Marcinko delivers another fantastic, energy packed, exciting story about the actions of American Warriors defending the United States of America.
March 15, 2011
Why the hell did I read this many of these fucking books?
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