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The Malacca Conspiracy
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Set in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the United States, The Malacca Conspiracy is a bone-chilling tale of terrorism on the high seas, of political assassination and nuclear brinkmanship. And for Zack and Diane—your favorite JAG characters from Don Brown’s popular Navy Justice Series—a story of hope for a longstanding romance that is now or never.When a dastardly plot is hatched in the Malaysian seaport of Malacca to attack civilian oil tankers at sea, to d… More >>
Aug 22nd, 2010 at 4:04 pm
It’s the Fourth of July, and rather fitting that I’ve just turned the final page of Don Brown’s new geopolitical thriller, The Malacca Conspiracy, as the book has a decidedly patriotic feel. With our nation’s capital, Washington, DC, as one-quarter of the exotic, landscape quartet along with the far-flung destinations of Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, Mr. Brown has the reader traveling the globe without ever having to leave the comfort of her bedroom slippers.
And true to form, the rockets glare and the fireworks explode off each page of this novel leaving me satiated, but still wanting more. From reading all five of Mr. Brown’s novels, I have discovered that he is the master of the plot, moving the story along seamlessly with grace and detail, and the skill of the masters of his time. He had me chomping at the bit to know what was going to happen next.
The book has something for everyone. With a flair for the dramatic and penchant for sniffing out percolating controversy, Don Brown keeps the reader on the edge of his seat. Gentleman readers will love the high-stakes action and the geopolitical implications. Although the author has a knack for seeing the future having predicted the 2008 shooting war between Russia and Georgia in his novel, Black Sea Affair, I hope his crystal ball is on the fritz this time around, and our country is safe from the any of his fictional fireworks.
As for the ladies, don’t be fooled by political and military undertones. The author has brought back two popular characters from his first three books in The Navy Justice Series, Zack Brewer and Diane Colcernian, and the sexual tension between the two sizzles like the burgers and dogs on your grill. Happy 4th and enjoy this and all four other Don Brown novels.
Rating: 5 / 5
Aug 22nd, 2010 at 6:26 pm
With the recent oil spill just off the Gulf, this book was almost too realistic in the story line. The only different was that in the book the oil spills were not accidents, but well orchestrated events. The plan is to create chaos so that terrorists can not only play the markets to create their own wealth, but begin to take control of the sea lanes.
Thankfully, a Lieutenant working working in the New York Mercantile Exchange notices suspicious activity and alerts the chairman and president. What transpires is a race against the clock to prevent a nuclear attack. It takes a lot of teamwork, breath taking decisions and faith on the part of the characters to make it happen.
I love this kind of book! I found myself wishing that we could elect President Mack to be our next president. I would vote for him for sure.
Rating: 5 / 5
Aug 22nd, 2010 at 7:20 pm
I mistakenly ordered this book thinking that it was by Dan Brown, author of the Da Vinci Code, only to find out that it was DON BROWN. Since I had already ordered it I decided to read it & WOW! All that I can say is be prepared to go to work feeling tired because you are not going to be able to put this away at night. ENJOY. It’s worth every penny. DAN Brown has some competition…
Rating: 5 / 5
Aug 22nd, 2010 at 9:20 pm
enjoy reading books that highlight the postive aspects of the military after spending my time serving my country in the U.S. Army. I also take personal offense in any book that portrays the military inaccurately. This book makes the military look good and the few inaccuracies that I found seem to be used for poetic justice. Yet, it is highly likely that a JAG officer would get to join a SEAL team on a mission no matter how hoo-ah he is.
I also enjoy a good suspense, and this book was full of suspense. In my opinion, it was almost too suspenseful as the writing was choppy and the scenes came at me hard and fast. At first, I thought this would make a good movie, but there were too many characters to follow. I was relieved that the ending did bring some closure to some of the characters, but there were so many more characters that were introduced in a scene and never heard from again.
I agree with some of the reviewers that this book seemed to be a pro-American and anti-Islamic. The book is a work of fiction and is allowed to use themes and ideas as part of the story. Whether I agree with the view is a different story. If someone is not a Christian than reading Christian fiction may be offensive. I found that very little of the story directly pointed to God. There were hints here and there as much as there were parts of the story that showed characters worshipping Allah. Authors are allowed to write from their point of view, and if you don’t agree with it, you are free to not read it.
To comply with new regulations introduced by the Federal Trade Commission, I must post that Zondervan has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book to review. I also must say that the opinions are all mine.
Rating: 3 / 5
Aug 22nd, 2010 at 11:19 pm
I have read all of Don Brown’s books….well, I say I’ve read them….I’ve actually listened to them all on audio….so I can’t say I think they are page turners….but it is true that I am always on the edge of my seat!!!
And I have recommended Don’s books to all my friends who read (even ones who don’t…I tell non-readers to just listen and be thoroughly entertained and enlightened). Bottomline: if you are at all interested to know and understand what is possibly going on in the seen (and unseen) world of geopolitical affairs, both today and tomorrow, you have got to read these books…for several of Don’s books have proved to be rather prophetic….Who could read Treason and not associate it with the Ft. Hood incident?…And anyone who followed international news would have noticed the connection between The Black Sea Affair and the Russian/Georgian conflict. Don wrote about these events well ahead of their actual occurences. So, who knows what other future events will parallel Brown’s “fiction books” now that The Malacca Conspiracy is added to the collection!
The Malacca Conspiracy is – in typical Don Brown style – riveting from start to finish. Our beloved Navy Jags, Zack and Diane, are back….and the romance between them is hot….Their relationship is a fantastic backdrop to all that is going on the land of Indonesia – a “Western-leaning” Islamic country that holds the key to world-wide militant Islamic domination. The plot is thrilling as always, with twists and turns and surprises…..And it is visual…the reader, listener can see and feel what is happening with ease. Only high quality writing can achieve this effect…the characters and settings are all well-defined…And somehow Don Brown pulls this off without the use of vulgar language or illicit scenes… Remarkable….
The Malacca Conspiracy does not disappoint…. Be surprised and delighted and educated….Read it now!
Rating: 5 / 5