Targets of Opportunity

Brad Austin #2

by Joe Weber

Recruited by the CIA for a pivotal assignment that might determine the outcome of the whole Vietnam War, marine aviator Brad Austin and his team are disguised as Russian pilots and fly behind enemy lines to annihilate the North Vietnamese

Genres: Fiction, Military Fiction, Military Thriller, Thriller

10 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published February 24, 1993

About the author

Joe Weber is a former USMC carrier-qualified fighter pilot. His novels have appeared on the best-seller lists of the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, the Associated Press, and the Chicago Tribune.

Mr. Weber holds a Master of Science Degree in Aviation Management. He is an Airline Transport Rated pilot with over 10,500 hours of flight time in 43 different types of aircraft, ranging from aerobatic biplanes and high-performance military jets to four engine transports. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1970-1975. A carrier-qualified fighter/attack trained pilot, he graduated first in his class from advanced naval jet pilot training in Kingsville, Texas, in 1972. After his release from active duty, he flew commercially until 1989 when his first novel was published. Mr. Weber is a native of Enid, Oklahoma, and lives in Northwest Arkansas with his wife, Jeannie

Reviews

[Chris Sutton · Rating 4 out of 5]

The (retired) aviator in me grew increasingly sceptical as the plot developed. Another well written story with vivid action scenes so well described (you could tell that the writer has been there!) that you went to sleep hyped up. Another story set against the poor administration of the war in Vietnam by the US government of the day. However, as I finished it my scepticism was replaced by ‘maybe they did’ thoughts. Who will ever know just exactly what the CIA gets up to?

[Mr.Wade · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book had a little bit of everything .Good story.

[David Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast Paced, And High Flying

Loved the idea for the story (and it delivered with flying colors). First off I'd like to say it was a very good read and the characters we're well done. As much as I hate to say it I really don't like women in the story and the messy stuff that goes with all that.
Overall a great book and great in the cockpit moments.

[steve · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little more romantic than expected.

I found the flying sequences well written and informative as well as exciting.The pace of the book keeps you turning pages and the action is enthralling. A good read.

[Mark · Rating 3 out of 5]

Austin reprises his role as the warrior whose job is made harder by "spooks and politicians"

[Chuck · Rating 3 out of 5]

Three Navy & Marine pilots are recruited by the CIA to wreak
havoc over North Viet Nam utilizing a stolen MIG 17. Interesting
story but weakly written.

[Shelley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another war yarn about the Vietnam War, which follows the escapades and adventures of fictional marine Corps aviator Brad Austin.

[Gerald S. Prouty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written.

Author is obviously very knowledgeable on the subject matter. I look forward to reading other books written by this author.