Flash Point, James W. Huston
Flash Point, James W. Huston
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Flash Point
A Novel

Author: James W. Huston

Narrator: Adams Morgan

Unabridged: 19 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/24/2005


Synopsis

With the same daredevil flying action found in Top Gun and the riveting storytelling that has established James W. Huston's reputation, here is an explosive novel that takes listeners from the cockpits of carrier-based naval fighters to the inside of the CIA and the Mossad, as one man's determination to avenge a wrongful death has the potential to ignite an international war of deceit, murder, and retaliation.Sean Woods and Tony Vialli are F-14 pilots stationed aboard the USS George Washington in the Mediterranean. During a port call in Naples, Vialli falls for a beautiful Israeli woman he meets on a train who lures him out of the country to visit her. Submitting false leave papers, Vialli swears Woods to secrecy and flies off to see her. But when Vialli and the woman are assassinated in a brutal terrorist attack, Woods is shattered by the loss and demands revenge on the man he knows is responsible—Sheikh al-Jabar, the self-appointed defender if Islam.Taking matters into his own hands, Woods secretly signs on with an elite Israeli strike group.As the confrontation escalates and tempers flare on both sides, Woods finds himself caught up in a web of international intrigue and deception that stretches from the Middle East to Washington, and finally unravels in an explosive showdown with Islamic assassins in the Iranian mountains.James W. Huston has crafted a spellbinding tale worthy of the best of Robert Ludlum and Tom Clancy. His crisp, energetic writing keeps listeners enthralled throughout this multilayered story of military action, courage, international intrigue, and true-life events. He raises his own standard to an entirely new level with Flash Point.

About James W. Huston

James W. Huston (1953–2016) was the New York Times bestselling author of eight thrillers, including Fallout, Flash Point, and The Shadows of Power. A graduate of TOPGUN, he served as a Naval flight officer in F-14s on the USS Nimitz with the Jolly Rogers. He was a trial lawyer for the international law firm of Morrison Foerster and was involved in numerous high-profile cases.

About Adams Morgan

Adams Morgan is a theater-trained actor who has appeared in venues around the United States. He has also narrated for National Public Radio and performed radio dramas and historical reenactments. He lives in New York City.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Alisha

Great book, but you have to really be interested in the military to get a lot of the terminology. What is interesting is that is was published in 2000, but talks about declaring war against an individual terrorist and his followers rather than a sovereign nation. Also goes into the political/militar......more

Goodreads review by JC

First half of the book was very slow. Author went too in-depth about carrier operations, somewhat interesting stuff but very dry. Second half of the book was very good. Packed full of action and a fun story line. Biggest draw back for me was just how naïve the main character was about the government......more

Goodreads review by George

First half of the book was very slow. Author went too in-depth about carrier operations, somewhat interesting stuff but very dry. I followed it easily. However, there were certain things in the book that were wrong. One thing I'll say for it is this: it is pretty long--14 hours plus. Too long. The m......more

Goodreads review by Jay

I felt this book had potential. I wanted to enjoy it. I really did. At times, it was overly technical. As a Navy vet, I followed it easily. However, there were certain things in the book that were wrong. It made me spend the rest of the book questioning how well the author did his research. Also, th......more

Excellent Good story, to bad F14 never went up against bad guys. Good aircraft, good radar and awesome power. Enjoyed the book.......more


Quotes

“If you like Tom Clancy, Huston is a good step up.” Washington Post

“Adams Morgan’s intelligent performance shifts easily from naval personnel to Israeli counterterrorists, from National Security Agency strategy rooms to the sheik’s bunker. Through his vocal expertise, we experience aerial dogfights and moments of personal courage…in this highly volatile adventure.” AudioFile 

“Huston combines high tech, high adventure, and high style with soft romance to produce a fast-moving thriller that will delight air-combat buffs as well as fans of Middle East skullduggery.” Booklist

“Huston’s third military thriller is also his best…Superb action, crackling hardware speak, and just enough American heroism.” Kirkus Reviews

“Combining his story-telling flare with an insider’s knowledge of military hardware, former Navy jet-fighter pilot turned author James W. Huston once again provides a high-voltage, action-packed military political thriller.” William Morrow