Patrick Robinson Livres

En juin 2005, un commando des Navy Seals est infiltré au coeur de la province afghane de Kounar avec pour mission de capturer ou de neutraliser un chef taliban retranché : c'est l'opération Redwing. Il tombe dans une embuscade et, malgré les renforts, dix-neuf Américains sont retrouvés morts. M. Luttrell, blessé lors des combats, est l'unique rescapé de l'opération. Il témoigne.

In the hands of a navy, it brings instant credibility and respect. In the hands of a diabolical terrorist, it could launch unspeakable horror. Admiral Arnold Morgan, the President's National Security Adviser, meets his greatest enemy yet. He is a shadowy figure, a former high-ranking SAS officer who is both brilliant and determined -- and the new leader of the most vicious terrorist group in the Middle East. Sponsored by rogue nations, the man formerly known as Major Ray Kerman embarks on a breathtaking plan to acquire a nuclear submarine, train a crew, sail the Pacific ... and bring the United States to its knees. The submarine is Barracuda 945, the ultimate weapon. A jet-black Russian nuclear hunter-killer, it runs deep, and its silence and speed are fearsome. It can stay submerged indefinitely and can fire landattack guided missiles from below the surface. Invisible to any pursuer, it is nearly impossible to track in the thousands of square miles of ocean water. Morgan valiantly marshals America's forces, nearly helpless in the face of an 8,000-ton nemesis they cannot detect, a nightmare of modern warfare. Patrick Robinson takes you into the heart of international terrorism with an explosive blend of military suspense, cutting-edge technology, current events, and superb storytelling. With Barracuda 945 , Robinson is at his very best.

The most powerful warship in the world, the nuclear-powered U.S. Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier is seen as impregnable. But when the USS Thomas Jefferson suddenly disappears at sea, the Pentagon is stunned. There are no survivors, and all signs point to a tragic nuclear accident. While the world stands in shock, reports suggest that it was no accident. A rogue submarine armed with nuclear warheads may be on the loose. Where did it come from? How could it get within striking distance of the Thomas Jefferson? Worse yet, where is it now and could it strike again? The tension mounts, and a deadly chase begins.

The author, helmsman for the Australia II, recounts the 1983 America's Cup yachting match, and discusses the controversies and strategies of the race

Contains the personal reflections of Admiral Sandy Woodward, during the hours up to the surrender at Port Stanley, of the repulse of the Argentinian navy and defeat of their air forces, of the sinking of the "Belgrano" and of the landing at Carlos Water, 8000 miles from home.

In the winter of 1986/7 a group of American students came to Oxford University intent on putting some steel into a boat race crew still reeling from their humiliating defeat at the hands of Cambridge. But what began as a disagreement over training methods between the elected President of the University Boat Club and a fiery-tempered rower from California was to escalate into a bitter confrontation that made headline news worldwide.

After Iraqi insurgents kill his fellow officers, Navy SEAL Mack Bedford sets out for revenge, ultimately becoming involved in a plot to assassinate a French politician. At the same time, Mack must work out a way for his dying son to receive the costly and experimental medical treatment that may save his life.

A techno-thriller on a covert operation by the U.S. Navy to intercept and destroy Russian submarines being sold to China. The submarines are of an advanced design and would enable China to attack Taiwan.

The H.M.S. Unseen is one of the most efficient, lethal submarines ever built. But suddenly, on a training mission off the English coast, it vanishes, baffling military intelligence on both sides of the Atlantic, including National Security Adviser Admiral Arnold Morgan. A missing weapon is dangerous enough. But then the unthinkable begins to happen....Planes begin blowing up across the skies.Searching for answers, Morgan is convinced that only one man can be behind all these devastating events: his archenemy, the world's most cunning--yet reportedly dead--terrorist spy. Determined to stop his old nemesis, Morgan must use all his wits to find a madman armed with a powerful sub hidden somewhere in a million square miles of ocean. What Morgan doesn't know, however, is that the fanatical terrorist has a plan of his own, one that will bring these two intense warriors face-to-face--and only one will come out alive in one of the most chilling spy stories of the year.

Saudi Arabia, the world's leading oil nation, is on the brink of revolution. While the Royal Family is ransacking the dwindling coffers, the country seethes with unrest. Vowing to end the destructive rule, Crown Prince Mohammed sets in motion a top-secret operation to destroy the Saudi oil industry. In search of an ally, a nation with a naval power willing to help in return for a share of the oil wealth, he turns to France. Her lethal Hunter Killer submarines can inflict devastating damage to the country's massive oil installations and help shift the power structure of the world's oil giant. On the other side of the globe, as the ferocious battle for the desert kingdom begins and the world's oil markets plunge into chaos, Admiral Morgan, former Security Advisor to the President, and Lt. Commander Ramshawe are summoned to the White House. Here, they discover the masterminds behind the evil plot: a mysterious French Colonel they call 'The Hunter,' and none other than Morgan's arch enemy, HAMAS General Ravi Rashood ... Praise for Patrick Robinson 'The new Frederick Forsyth' Guardian 'Britain's answer to Tom Clancy' Sarah Broadhurst, Bookseller'An edge-of-your-seat terror ride ... A spellbinding novel' Herald Express

The hunt begins when a bomb explodes in Boston's Logan Airport, and Admiral Arnold Morgan, the most trusted advisor to President Bedford, must move quickly to break the terrorist cell responsible for the bloodshed. As Morgan ships the Islamic fanatics to Guantanamo Bay for containment, the Hamas high command hatches a vicious plan to assassinate him once he exits the United States.Leading this attack is chief Hamas assassin General Ravi Rashood. Meanwhile, President Bedford, in a desperate attempt to protect the Admiral at all costs, summons the most advanced and dangerous Navy Seal team the United States has to offer." And so begins an exhilarating chase that goes beyond the borders of the United States, taking the reader on a terrifying journey through southern Ireland, London, and Scotland.This near-future masterwork is a story of mayhem, intrigue, and wanton murder.

Silent and lethal, USS Seawolf, the US Navy's most up-to-date stealth submarine, is on an ultra-secret mission - to spy on China's brand new, hugely-improved Xia-Class submarine.

A catastrophic tsunami is unleashed by a dangerous weapon wielded by a madman, threatening to devastate coastal regions. As chaos ensues, characters must navigate the ensuing disaster, facing both the natural calamity and the human threat behind it. The story explores themes of survival, resilience, and the moral dilemmas faced in the face of overwhelming odds, as individuals come together to confront the dual challenges of nature and humanity's darker impulses.

McDonald, a former vice president at Lehman Brothers, offers an intimate look inside the mad house that Lehman became, and shows beyond a doubt that Lehman's top executives were totally out to lunch, allowing Lehman's risk profile to reach gargantuan proportions.

An oil tanker mysteriously explodes in the Persian Gulf. Then a second . . . and a third. To the President's National Security Adviser Admiral Arnold Morgan it is more than a tragic coincidence—it is a brazen act of aggression that must not stand. In partnership with Iran, the Chinese navy has mined the Strait of Hormuz, intending to hold the world's oil supply hostage. Now eighty percent of America's active sea power is being mobilized—including U.S.S. Shark , an aging nuclear submarine on its final tour of duty—to dismantle a deadly alliance between two powerful enemies. But something goes terribly wrong during a bold retaliatory SEAL assault on China's Indian Ocean power plants—a disaster that spawns death, disbelief, rage . . . and rebellion. And with a volatile world on the brink of catastrophic conflict, the commanders of a nuclear boat in the twilight of glory must confront a nightmare as devastating as it is unthinkable: mutiny!

The year is 2011. An oil-hungry world is starving . . . . . . and Argentina, with Russia's help, is determined to brutally wrest the petroleum-rich Falkland Islands from British hands. Enraged over this brazen act of international piracy, Great Britain dispatches a battle fleet to the islands for the second time in thirty years—unaware that Viper K-157, a lethal Russian Akula-class submarine, lies in wait, stuffed to the gunwales with ship-killing torpedoes. America cannot sit idle as hell explodes in the South Atlantic and, under the stern eye of Admiral Arnold Morgan, the military's most powerful weapon is unleashed to hammer Argentina into submission: the U.S. Navy SEALs. The outcome of the unforeseen war that's igniting in America's backyard ultimately depends upon her awesome "ghost force” and their successful execution of two remarkable clandestine missions—while the consequences of failure may be too terrible to consider.

Kam záhadne zmizlo najmodernejšie podhladinové plavidlo Kráľovského námorníctva? Je pád troch nových nadzvukových lietadiel do Atlantiku dôsledkom ďalšieho Bermudského trojuholníka? Kam sa stratila britská rybárska loď? Kde sú nezvestní vojaci zo základne na ostrove St. Kida? Na všetko môže dať odpoveď iba spojené úsilie svetových veľmocí stelesnené špičkovými expertmi v oblasti spravodajských služieba námornej i leteckej techniky.

Rok 2007 sa stáva svedkom prevratných udalostí, ktoré zamiešajú karty svetovej politiky tým najneželanejším spôsobom. Hlavnými aktérmi sú predstavitelia čínskych a iránskych námorných síl, ktorí zo starostlivo utajovaných strategických dôvodov zamínujú Hormuzský prieliv, aby ochromili lodnú prepravu ropy. Po potopení niekoľkých tankerov vypukne celosvetová panika. Ceny ropy raketovo stúpajú. Situáciu môže riešiť zasa len ten, čo disponuje potrebnými financiami, kvalitným ľudským materiálom a najmodernejšou technikou. Diverzná skupina zvláštnych jednotiek SEAL, ktorej jadro tvoria špičkoví experti na výbušniny, špeciálne vycvičení na všetky formy boja, stojí pred mimoriadne náročnou úlohou. Nehovoriac, že úspešnosť akcie okrem iného už vopred ohrozuje najmä a predovšetkým ľudský element.

Sie ruhen nicht, bis der Terror stirbtDie USA stehen vor ihrer größten Herausforderung: Die Geheimdienste wissen um die Aktivitäten der weltweit gefährlichsten Terroristen, die bereits bei der Planung eines schrecklichen Anschlags sind. Doch der National Security Agency sind die Hände gebunden, denn es gibt keine Beweise. Dem Geheimdienst bleibt nichts anderes übrig, als eine Mission undercover zu starten. Und niemand anders als Ex-Navy-SEAL Mack Bedford erhält die Chance seines Lebens ...

A massive floating fortress, the Nimitz-Class nuclear carrier represents the pinnacle of military power, capable of devastating entire cities. When the Thomas Jefferson mysteriously disappears, disbelief turns to horror as reports reveal it has been lost to a catastrophic nuclear detonation. Navy maverick Bill Baldridge, mourning his brother's death in the disaster, uncovers a chilling possibility: a rogue submarine, commanded by a masterful undersea warrior, may be behind the incident. With America's ultimate weapon rendered vulnerable, Baldridge must race against time to track down this nuclear terrorist, who poses an even greater threat with another torpedo ready to launch. Meanwhile, the Kilo Class submarine, a stealthy and dangerous Russian vessel coveted by rogue nations, becomes a focal point of tension. The Pentagon reacts with fury as Russia prepares to sell these submarines to a Middle Eastern country, but the real danger arises from a Chinese order for ten new Kilos. The U.S. is aware of China's ambitions to assert control over Taiwan, and a fleet of Kilos could enable that. The President's National Security Adviser, Admiral Arnold Morgan, authorizes covert operations to prevent the delivery of these submarines. As tensions rise, a U.S. Black Ops submarine and elite Navy SEALs prepare for a high-stakes mission deep in Russian waters, with the potential to ignite a global conflict if anything goes wrong.

Wanneer de nieuwste Amerikaanse onderzeeër in handen van de Chinezen valt, wordt de bemanning gevangengezet op een eilandje; een speciaal opgeleide groep mariniers probeert ze te bevrijden.