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Genre: Techno/war, major combat
Although this is an older
book (it precedes the 2nd Persian Gulf War) I though I would include it
with the reviews since it ranks as one of Harold Coyle's better novels.
For anyone who knows Coyle, his forte is war stories.
Past, present, and near future matters little to Coyle.
War is war and with him it is damned entertaining.
TbF is based on the scenario
that Mexico is overthrown by a benevolent military coup known as the
Council of 13. Believing
that the woes of Mexico are based largely on its rampant corruption at
every level of government, the council's first task is to begin rounding
up and executing all corrupt officials, organized crime figures, and
anyone who opposes the new government.
Barely escaping a daring raid on
his compound, a leading criminal named Alaman realizes that unless he
rids Mexico of the popular new government he will never be able to
continue his lucrative business. Playing
on the United State's skeptical view of the new military government,
Alaman uses his personal army of mercenaries to widen the divide between
the two nations and plunge them into open war. For anyone who likes Clancy-esque war stories, this TbF is a good read. Coyle's character development, multiple plotlines, and accurate technical descriptions make this this novel a worthy read.
Review by Mitch Taylor |
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