This book was well researched and the action was very realistic. The lot was a little wonky to say the least and that why it got three stars. The ending left something to be desired and made me wonder how the author could just let the story go like that. I did like the explanation that the author gave for much of the political issues in the Gulf of Aden. Overall I though that it was entertaining but some of the characters and the story was a little underdeveloped. "Hoorah! A High Action Military Operation Thriller"This is an amazing, well described military action novel finely edited, easy to read. On a mission into the Afghanistan Mountains, First Sgt 'LB' DiNardo and his crew are on board an HH-60 Helicopter facing poor visibility as a storm moves along with them. DiNardo has been a para-rescue-man for 12 years and has seen it all. They are on a mission to rescue a village boy who has stepped on a land mine, blowing half his foot off. The marines had put in a rescue call for air evacuation of the 8-year old boy to a medical facility. The storm is bad, but the team signals the pilot to stay on course. 'Doc' is a former marine, second oldest to PJ at 36 years. PJ is four years older, with a previous history as an officer in the Rangers. Quincy was once a SEAL, and Jamie is the youngest team member with this being only his second mission. The leader of this team is Captain Walley Bloom, who has known and worked with PJ for years. They are well bonded as well as dedicated to the mission as a well connected team. Their oath is "That Others May Live." They had planned to bring back two villagers, but instead bring back five including not only the boy who has been stabilized, but also a pregnant woman, a teacher, and mother and father. Their next priority mission is Top Secret, as an search/destroy mission only because other operational teams were not near enough to complete the action. They are to take over the hijacked freighter 'Valnea' which has secret cargo. If the knowledge of this cargo and it's destination is revealed, four world nations will be harshly impacted. This is anything but a humanitarian mission as was their calling. This is awesome story, well written, and the author is considerate enough to include a glossary of abbreviated military terms/jargon to help the reader move right along...even a woman reader such as myself. This novel and the reality of the story and events really enthralled me.
What do You think about The Devil's Waters (2012)?
Love, love, loved it. If you've enjoyed my Derek Stillwater novels, you'll enjoy this novel.
—hannasofia
Great read. Suspense. Not sure I am thrilled with the ending but I am glad I read the book.
—Liana
