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Pipeline: A Novel of Suspense
“A white-knuckle ride through a…crisis that threatens the world as we know it.”
— Newsweek In Peter Schechter’s Pipeline —a riveting follow-up to his widely praised debut Point of Entry —a harsh spotlight illuminates the global race to secure the next generation of energy sources and the power that goes along with it. A well-connected Washington Beltway insider, Schechter has written a novel ripped from today’s headlines and based on chilling fact—a thriller that blends the intelligence and authenticity of John Le Carrè with the page-turning, adrenaline-pumping velocity of Robert Ludlum and Michael Crichton and which the Washington Times praises as, “entertaining and sobering.”
— Newsweek In Peter Schechter’s Pipeline —a riveting follow-up to his widely praised debut Point of Entry —a harsh spotlight illuminates the global race to secure the next generation of energy sources and the power that goes along with it. A well-connected Washington Beltway insider, Schechter has written a novel ripped from today’s headlines and based on chilling fact—a thriller that blends the intelligence and authenticity of John Le Carrè with the page-turning, adrenaline-pumping velocity of Robert Ludlum and Michael Crichton and which the Washington Times praises as, “entertaining and sobering.”
320 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
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July 20, 2015
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I couldn't put this book down! Please tell me this story line continues in another volume. I have to learn more about Tony and Blaize.
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I couldn't put this book down! Please tell me this story line continues in another volume. I have to learn more about Tony and Blaize.
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February 2, 2017
Mediocre for the first 100 something pages when an incident kicks it into gear.
This hard copy is signed by the author with a note to Perry about the party. March '09.
Quick fun read ~ 3.5 stars
This hard copy is signed by the author with a note to Perry about the party. March '09.
Quick fun read ~ 3.5 stars
February 12, 2011
This mystery involves the United States and its dependence on foreign countries for its energy sources.
The book opens with the State of California being totally shut down energy wise. You can imagine the state of affairs when an area this large has no electricity or gas. There is no refrigeration, no gas for cars or cooking, no lights, and little if any communication. A maximum security prison is the scene of a major breakout due to electrical shut down. There is anarchy in the streets that leads to killing and thievery. It takes several weeks to bring things under control and the President of the United States knows he must do something to prevent this happening again.
He sends a delegation to explore the purchasing of natural gas from the Russians, who have the largest supply of natural gas in the world.
The Russians, knowing the situation, are working on cornering the world market by going into partnership with Peru and Bolivia for their natural gas. The Russians, trying to keep this secret, are attempting to purchase the rights under a German energy firm. If they are able to corner the market on gas, the Russians believe that they will be able to hold the United States hostage with their energy needs.
The book contains political intrigue and enviormental issues. It is not fast paced and does get a little sluggish at times. However, it does bring out some very poignant issues that the world is faced with today. There is enough stealth and underhandedness to keep the reader interested, and does provide an ending that does add pace and a somewhat unexpected ending.
The book opens with the State of California being totally shut down energy wise. You can imagine the state of affairs when an area this large has no electricity or gas. There is no refrigeration, no gas for cars or cooking, no lights, and little if any communication. A maximum security prison is the scene of a major breakout due to electrical shut down. There is anarchy in the streets that leads to killing and thievery. It takes several weeks to bring things under control and the President of the United States knows he must do something to prevent this happening again.
He sends a delegation to explore the purchasing of natural gas from the Russians, who have the largest supply of natural gas in the world.
The Russians, knowing the situation, are working on cornering the world market by going into partnership with Peru and Bolivia for their natural gas. The Russians, trying to keep this secret, are attempting to purchase the rights under a German energy firm. If they are able to corner the market on gas, the Russians believe that they will be able to hold the United States hostage with their energy needs.
The book contains political intrigue and enviormental issues. It is not fast paced and does get a little sluggish at times. However, it does bring out some very poignant issues that the world is faced with today. There is enough stealth and underhandedness to keep the reader interested, and does provide an ending that does add pace and a somewhat unexpected ending.
July 8, 2010
Russia has gas and plenty of it and not the kind that you get when you eat at your favorite mexican restaurant. We are talking natural gas. And with the dwindling U.S. resources is the U.S. going to become dependent on the great bear in the east? A well written political thriller that takes some very interesting turns at the end.
October 30, 2013
This was a quick read and typical for its genre. I enjoyed reading it, but found some characters to be over-developed while others were under-developed. A few inconsistencies were necessary for the plot. You know the type: someone is described as being savvy then makes an elementary mistake. Expect a sequel or series using one or maybe two of the key characters.
June 18, 2010
loved this book. At times the three intertwining stories were not easy to separate, but that may be the point. It was hard to put this book down. I anxiously read the book wanting to know what would happen next. it is billed as a novel of suspense and it delivers.
October 8, 2011
A decent plot, somewhat stereotyped characters. My biggest hurdle as an energy nerd was the inaccuracies about natural gas and electricity in the US. The set up ignores reality to get to the plot and push a particular agenda. But after suspending disbelief, I enjoyed the story.
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February 9, 2009Can a thriller about "those who control energy" really be riveting? We shall see.
October 18, 2013
A good page-turner with plenty of intrigue and suspense for those who miss Cold War thrillers (or older Tom Clancy novels but without all the detail). Certainly hit the spot for me.
January 3, 2014
Could have been much better.
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