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The Weapon: A Novel (Dan Lenson Novels) Hardcover – November 25, 2008

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A deadly new weapon hits the international arms market---and the only way to preserve the balance of power in the Mideast is to hijack the Iranian sub that carries it.

United States Navy Commander and Medal of Honor winner Dan Lenson has been handed another outside-the-box assignment. TAG Charlie, an elite team of active-duty sailors, SEALs, and civilian analysts, is tasked to investigate and defuse emerging naval threats around the globe. When the Skhval-K---an unstoppable rocket torpedo designed to destroy U.S. aircraft carriers---is demonstrated at a Moscow arms show, Dan tries to buy one so that the U.S. Navy can build countermeasures. But he’s lucky to escape with his life when he’s set up by Russia’s new counterespionage service.

When the Russians sell the new weapon to Iran and China instead, Dan decides that if he can’t buy it, he’ll steal it. But when a daring nighttime penetration of Iran’s largest naval base goes wrong too, Dan finds himself captaining a submarine he barely knows how to submerge, pursued by Iranian destroyers and sub-hunting aircraft through the shallow, hazardous Persian Gulf.

Authentic action and daring espionage combine in a timely thriller set in a hair-trigger military environment.

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  1. Book 11 of 22
    Dan Lenson Novels
  2. Print length
    368 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    St. Martin's Press
  5. Publication date
    November 25, 2008
  6. Dimensions
    6.5 x 1.25 x 9.5 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0312374933
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0312374938
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Poyer's fine military thriller, the 11th in his Dan Lenson series (after Korea Strait), provides what his fans have come to expect—tight structure, plenty of authentic technological detail and a hero who acts like a man rather than a cartoon superhero. When the Russians offer a powerful new rocket torpedo they've developed for sale to the world, the U.S. government sends Cdr. Dan Lenson, U.S.N., to purchase one. After the deal falls apart, Dan attempts to liberate one of the new weapons from a container ship headed for China. When that mission goes to hell, he and his team steal an Iranian submarine carrying one of the super torpedoes. From then on, we're submerged deep into Das Boot territory with Dan and his small crew playing cat and mouse with a deadly Iranian frigate. Those who relish naval action won't be able to come up for air until they turn the last page of this nail-biter. (Nov.)
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"If you like naval action with detailed schematics, this one's for you." --The Oklahoman

Praise for Korea Strait

“The taut tenth entry in Poyer’s series . . . is rich in the naval detail fans have come to expect . . . a satisfying, fast-paced narrative . . . Dan Lenson remains a winningly weary hero.”---Publishers Weekly

“Realistic and frightening . . . well up to Poyer’s excellent standards. No bluster, no dazzle, just real naval engagements that we may well see before long.”---Kirkus Reviews

“Exciting . . . fans of modern naval warfare will relish the details and sea action, as well as the insights into the Korean situation and the Korean people. Recommended for popular thriller collections.”---Library Journal

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ St. Martin's Press; First Edition (November 25, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0312374933
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0312374938
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.32 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1.25 x 9.5 inches
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USA Today-bestselling author David Poyer's nearly fifty books include THE DEAD OF WINTER, WINTER IN THE HEART, AS THE WOLF LOVES WINTER, and THUNDER ON THE MOUNTAIN, literary novels set in Pennsylvania; THE MED, THE GULF, THE CIRCLE, THE PASSAGE, TOMAHAWK, CHINA SEA, BLACK STORM, THE COMMAND, THE THREAT, KOREA STRAIT, THE WEAPON, THE CRISIS, THE TOWERS, THE CRUISER, TIPPING POINT, ONSLAUGHT, HUNTER KILLER, DEEP WAR, and OVERTHROW, best-selling novels of the modern military; WHITE CONTINENT, STAR SEED, THE SHILOH PROJECT, and STEPFATHER BANK, science fiction; and FIRE ON THE WATERS, A COUNTRY OF OUR OWN, and THAT ANVIL OF OUR SOULS, historical novels about the Civil War. He's also published two well-reviewed sailing thrillers, GHOSTING and THE WHITENESS OF THE WHALE, and two nonfiction works: an oral history of the Outer Banks of North Carolina, HAPPIER THAN THIS DAY AND TIME, and a collection of biographical pieces, HEROES OF ANNAPOLIS. His work has been translated into Japanese, Dutch, Hungarian, Serbo-Croatian, and Italian, and rights have been sold for films and audiobooks. Poyer has taught or lectured at University of Pittsburgh, Cape May Institute, ODU, Joint Forces Staff College, UNF, The New College, Elizabethtown College, and other institutions, and been a guest on PBS's "Writer to Writer." He was a founding editor of THE NEW VIRGINIA REVIEW, and is currently a fellow of the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts and serves on the board of the NORTHERN APPALACHIAN REVIEW. He teaches in the Creative Writing Program at Wilkes University and at the Ossabaw Writers Retreat. His next novel will be VIOLENT PEACE (St. Martins/Macmillan, December 2020).

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David Laforest
5.0 out of 5 stars Commander Lenson Pulls it Out Again
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2021
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I can't think of any more superlatives. I'm beginning to think like Dan Lenson as I cannot stop and can't wait to go on to the next adventure. Sometimes it's just really good to forget about reality get into the story and enjoy yourself
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Matt D.
4.0 out of 5 stars Super Commander (Dan Lenson)
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2009
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I have read all of the Dan Lenson novels. In fact, I have read all of David Poyer's books. Commander Lenson needs a promotion and maybe a star after his nay-sayers are retired. I would like to see him bring along a young officer (maybe a long lost relative) and slow down his hyper pace.
Very good although, will wait and buy the next in the series.
By the way, one of my favorites of David Poyer's books is Down to a Sunless Sea. This is from one of his other series.
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harry
5.0 out of 5 stars THE WEAPON - POYER IS MASTER OF THE UNEXPECTED
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2013
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The Weapon was my first exposure to David Poyer's writing. Considering how many authors I read, I can't believe that I had not heard of him before this. There must be something lacking in the publisher's marketing. The Weapon is masterful plot, with a hero who is very credible, with writing to match. It begins in a predictable way, then there are several twists and a near disaster, and a very credibly exciting solution. I am looking around for another Poyer to read.

Amazon send me a list, please.
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Eric J. Fullilove
4.0 out of 5 stars Another action packed Lenson novel
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2015
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The Weapon is classic Lenson, requiring the Commander to think fast and use every bit of his wits and knowledge. A super fast torpedo puts carriers at risk and threatens the very heart of Navy force projection doctrine. Who does the Navy send to steal one? While parts of the setup seemed to drag a bit, the payoff is a nailbiter that's worth the build-up. Lenson is like a seagoing James Bond who gets no respect; he just guts it out.
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gerrie graham
5.0 out of 5 stars I think he's a really good writer!
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2018
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Bought this one for my husband for Christmas since he really likes this writer. In talking with him I learned that Poyer gets his facts straight. In a word he does the research to get the facts right. I think he's a really good writer!
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JC
3.0 out of 5 stars OK but not great
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If you are reading the series and like it, you will be ok with this but I do not think this is the best one.

In this book and the last one or two it seems that the author has really skimped on the wrapup at the end. The main character accomplishes something amazing but the books just end with him off somewhere finding out a lot of people still do not like him. Sometime later in the next book we find out he got some big medal, but we never say the medal ceremony. At least in this book there is a small formal thank you.

But the endings just seem fast, like the author lost interest and wrapped it up when they made it to shore. Lots of stuff is never followed up on. In this book, the North Korean that has come to work with them is really struggling with his situation, but then this whole thing is just dropped. At the end, when the hero goes to see his men, suddenly no mention is made of that one person? WTF!

Same with one of the members of his American crew. Early in the book, Lenson tells him he no longer trusts him and will reassign him. Then they go through all the bad stuff and the guy performs well, but suddenly the whole thing about his being dropped from the team is forgotten and not readdressed.

There are also longer gaps between things. In one chapter you see the crew doing something and then the next chapter says something like: One Week Later.

It just seems like these are darn near finished drafts that need some connecting and polish here and there to fill out the plots and issues.

So, ok. but first three are much better, IMO
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another page turner
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2020
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Another great read - on to the next one!
Hard to put these down until you finish
Keep them coming!
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Bob
4.0 out of 5 stars Slower read than usual.
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2018
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It seemed to bog down in spots with too much detail. Having said that I will continue to read the remaining books in the series because I find this storyline fascinating, exciting, and relatable.
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John Richard
5.0 out of 5 stars Poyer deserves to be widely read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 27, 2010
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Poyer is among the best war/action authors I have ever read, and I've read most of the best I think. His research, technical expertise, and insider knowledge are truly outstanding. His characters are well formed and interesting, not simply archetypal tough guys. The narrative is always compelling with superb storylines, many great little side stories, and rounded incedental minor characters. Deserves to be much more widely read in the UK. If you enjoy accurate, credible war stories, you will love his Dan Lenson, Tiller Galloway, and American Civil War series.
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Nick Brett
4.0 out of 5 stars well written military thriller
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 30, 2014
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This is the 11th in the Dan Lenson series, I’ve read the first one and this one, I don’t seem overly disadvantaged by not reading them in order.
These are military thrillers, featuring a main character that, while driven, is not an all action hero. At the point of this book Lenson is leading a small and elite team that consists of both military types and civilians. Some nice character dynamics between the different types of approach and personalities and this remains true for the whole book, with no un-natural “and then they all bonded” moments.
His team are tasked to obtain a unique Russian designed missile and after a couple of failed attempts, end up stealing an Iranian sub and heading for help that may not actually be there.
Author David Poyer writes realistic military thrillers, I thought this was better than The Med, the other book I read. These are weighty books that give the right level of attention to the plot and the characters and have an appropriate level of pace. I enjoyed it and will be seeking out further adventures featuring Mr Lenson.
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Chris Valentine
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 1, 2010
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Yet another Poyer novel gets a 10/10 from me. He truly is an outstanding writer of military fiction. The pace is relentless. Highly recommended, especially if you are into submarine stories.
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