Sting of the Drone: A Novel
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.58 (879 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1250067685 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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"An inside look at drone warfare, from an author that knows." according to phoenix rising. This story gets into the minds of the hunters and the hunted. The author takes the reader through a scenario that is fast-paced and believable!. "Great premise from a talented author" according to SarahSmith. I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.First off I have to say this story had so much promise and I was very interested to read it. I have heard great things about Richard A. Clarke, even though I have not yet read anything by him, and was very eager to read one of his works. That said I can only give this Great premise from a talented author I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.First off I have to say this story had so much promise and I was very interested to read it. I have heard great things about Richard A. Clarke, even though I have not yet read anything by him, and was very eager to read one of his works. That said I can only give this 3 stars (2.5 if this was allowed). The idea of the story was very interesting and relevant and hooked me . stars (2.5 if this was allowed). The idea of the story was very interesting and relevant and hooked me . "Decency is a more exhausting state than its opposite" according to michael a. draper. Readers curious about the U.S. Predator program can get an insider's look with this dandy novel. The book explodes with action as Clarke describes the leading pilots of the drones and the intelligence personnel who run the program.There has been such success with drone strikes that one of the Arab leaders calls a meeting. He is the leader of the Qazzani Cartel who deal in heroin, weapons, gold and electronics. They also enjoy killing Americ
Richard A. Clarke served for thirty years in the United States Government, including an unprecedented ten continuous years as a White House official, assisting three consecutive presidents. In the White House he was Special Assistant to the President for Global Affairs, Special Advisor to the President for Cyberspace, and National Coordinator for Security and Counter-terrorism.
A drone is utilized on a Kill Call and explodes over its target successfully. Clarke does a terrific job showcasing how the drone program works and revealing something about the men and women behind the scenes who use the machines. But a survivor demands justice and is able to use his connections to put targets on the operators of the drones. --Jeff Ayers . Remote operators used to watching events thousands of miles away are suddenly being picked off one by one. From Booklist Clarke has served in the White House so his expertise in counterterrorism brings a sense of reality to what might have been just another technothriller showcasing
"What Tom Clancy did for submarines, Richard A. At an airbase just outside Las Vegas, a team of pilots, military personnel, and intelligence officers follow through on the committee's orders, finding the men who have been deemed a threat to national security and sentenced to death. And not just against the unmanned planes that circle their skies, but against the Americans at home who control them ."Insider knowledge of politics paired with amazing state-of-the-art technical details fuel this realistic nonstop action thriller."-Publishers Weekly (starred review). Clarke does for drones."-David MorrellIn Washington, D.C., the Kill Committee gathers in the White House's Situation Room to pick the next targets for the United States drone program. Clarke draws on his experience as National Coordinator for Security and Counter-Terrorism to