Drone (Troy Pearce Book 1)
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With “an unforgettable cast of characters” (W.E.B. Griffin) and nonstop action, Mike Maden’s Drone kicks off an explosive thriller series exploring the hard realities of drone warfare.
Troy Pearce is the CEO of Pearce Systems, a private security firm specializing in drone technologies. A former CIA SOG operative, Pearce used his intelligence and combat skills to hunt down America’s enemies—until he opted out, having seen too many friends sacrificed for political expediency. Now Pearce and his team choose which battles they will take on.
Pearce is done with the United States government for good, until a pair of drug cartel hit men assault a group of American students on American soil. New U.S. president Margaret Myers secretly authorizes Pearce Systems to locate and destroy the killers wherever they are. Now Pearce and his team are in a showdown with the hidden powers behind the El Paso attack—unleashing a host of unexpected repercussions.
ASIN : B00C5R83LO
Publisher : G.P. Putnam’s Sons (October 22, 2013)
Publication date : October 22, 2013
Language : English
File size : 3.9 MB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 546 pages
Page numbers source ISBN : 0425276740
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Valarie Gendron –
Drone
Mike Maden is my newest favorite author. This book was Fantastic! It kept you fully engaged from page one until the end. I already read the second book in the series and can’t wait until book 3.
brian wynne-hughes –
It was very interestingwith regard tonthe technical content and on a par with Clancy.
The story line is very current and interesting from the a political aspect. I still have 5% left to read.
Stephen Miller –
Pulls you in from page one!
Mike Maden paints a compelling picture of a world in which conventional war as we know it has faded from view. Though at first an unwilling hero, Troy Pearce (part commando and part techno-genius) becomes the long arm of the law, dispensing justice to those we all wish would vacate our planet. Of course, along the way we see far too many complexities of justice and politics to think this will be an easy or total fix. It certainly won’t be a pleasant one. Amidst the occasional blacks and whites of Maden’s world are many more greys, and we can’t help but question our tendency to cheer for the violent solutions.The characters are well-developed, with enough back story given when needed, but not so much that we lose sight of the action. The plot twists and turns quite a bit, so hang on. I found myself re-reading a bit of the more detailed accounts of the political elements, but considering this was written by a man with a poli-sci PhD, I’d conclude that he only scratched the surface. Good choice, that. We know enough to accept the political maze, but don’t quite feel like we’re drinking from a fire hydrant somewhere on Pennsylvania Avenue. And never fear, because just when you thought you were getting either a technical or political crash course, Maden mixes in some good ‘ol blood and guts. And fire. And explosions. Oh yeah…something for everybody.Can’t wait to see where the wind will take Troy and his flock of drones next. In any case, we won’t see it coming.
Public Persona –
Worth reading, but could have used a more proactive editor.
I didn’t like the characterization of older people as big bellys, wide asses, and ropey-veined legs in too tight shirts and shorts. It was unnecessary and out of place. Also, the ending was too abrupt and seemed incomplete. The premise of the story was good, but the characters were a little bit one-dimensional. It seemed to jump around too much, never really fleshing out the scenes or characters.
Kindle Customer –
A very interesting book.
This book, in my opinion, has a very interesting plot from the national to international politics. I found the tech aspects of war also interesting and thought provoking and the characters believable. If you enjoy these things in a very fast moving action packed book then you should really enjoy this book. I have already purchased the next book in this series.
Melvin Hunt –
Drones Rule The Day!
The book’s story begins in El Paso,Texas. A hummer pulls up at an evet. Two gunmen step out of the hummer and kills several attendees with machine guns.One of the casualties is the son of the President of the United States,Ryan Martinez. Through a thorough investigation it is found that the murders were pulled off by the two sons of Cesar Castillo,one of the biggest lords in Mexico. After discussion with President Margaret Myers the Mexican government makesthe decision two bring in the twin sons of Cesar Castillo. While the Mexican Marines are traveling to the home of Castillo they follow a cattle truck intoa tunnel. The cattle truck is packed with napalm. The truck explodes killing the Marines. President Myers decides to call upon an outside source to get justice. Troy Pearce who owns Pearce Systems is called into action. One of Castillo’s sons Aguilles Castillo is terminated by a mosquito drone. The death looks like an anuerism. Ali Abdi is the chief of security of the Castillo family. He is secretly a Quds officer from Iran. He is is concert with President Titov from Russia. The Castillo clan(with the planning help of Ali Abdi) keep trying to fight the Americans. Pearce is called upon to terminate 14 targets.After Pearce does this there is no Castillo organization left. Victor Bravo then becomes the top drug dealer in Mexico. The Bravos trigger a huge explosion in the Houston Ship Channel. To say the least there is a nationwide manhunt for Ali Abdi. the narcos with the help of Iranians continue terrorist attacksagainst the United States. The United States finally handles the forces of evil. It makes a perfect ending. I hope this author does more stories. This book was thoroughly enjoyable.
BibleWizard –
A drones-eye view of “Drones”
As if viewing the brave new world of drones through a drone, “Drone” gave me a clear picture of the amazing variety and capacity of drones, and their potential for good, both for information gathering and for surgical strikes. The book didn’t go much into scenarios of drones in the hands of bad guys. It explored how the world of U.S. politics might deal with our own laws as we launch strikes against our terrorist and drug cartel enemies operating on Central and South American soil. It is an “edge of your seat” thriller, a page-turner as much as a Joel Rosenberg or Frank Peretti novel, with the exception that it had a few pages of pornography that nearly made me lay the book aside, as well as gratuitous obscenities sprinkled throughout. One takeaway is that as we reflect on the protection from tyranny given us by our Second Amendment, we must realize how ineffective mere semi automatic weapons are against drones that can pinpoint where you are and hover outside your window for a clear shot, operated by bureaucrats lounging in safe bunkers miles, or nations away. It is interesting, and probably appropriate, that as terrorism has reduced our military targets from large organized identifiable armies to networks of individuals, drones and their related technology have given our nation the ability to identify, locate, and surgically strike those individuals.
Amazon Customer –
Good Technothriller
Well written with good technical back-up. Action is reasonable, not too overdone. Maybe we have someone who can fill the void left by the passing of Vince Flynn.
Michael Phillips –
A good story
Chapey –
I found this book a little condescending and child like. Perhaps a story for young teenagers.
Amazon Customer –
A great book that will keep you turning the pages… I was on the treadmill for what I thought was 20 minutes reading this on my Kindle – turns out I was on the treadmill for an hour.
Mrs A Crosby Mr A.Crosby –
I enjoyed reading this, but I’m still trying to decide whether I want to continue with the series. The more I think about it the more depressing it feels. But ultimately it’s only fiction, yes?
Andrew Davies –
A slow start but worth persevering with. Looking forward to the next one and what a series it could become.