Kilo Class - a compelling and captivatingly tense action thriller - real edge-of-your-seat stuff! (Paperback, Reissue)

The Chinese have ordered ten Kilo Class submarines from Russia. They have two, a third is brought on the deck of a freighter. The Americans have vowed that they will not get the other seven, come Hell or deep water. This is the theme of a well-researched, tautly written novel, moving from the icy depths of the world's oceans to the rivers and lakes of Russia, by the bestselling author of Nimitz Class. (Kirkus UK)

The Russian-built Kilo-Class submarine: diesel-electric, with nuclear capability, silent and undetectable under 5 knots. The only true enemy of the American Carrier Battle Groups - the stealthy, underwatermarauder that can chill the hearts of US Navy commanding officers. The Kilo is now available, at a price, to aspiring nations around the world. China has ordered ten, Russia, desperate for foreign currency,has agreed to sell them. The first three are already on their way. The American Government must stop the order in whatever way necessary to safeguard American interests. The submarines would enable China to take control of the Taiwan Strait, and America's ally on China's doorstep would fall. A secret war is launched that will be fought out in the icy depths of the world's oceans and in the vast hinterland of Russia's rivers and lakes. With China determined to have its submarines, Russia desperateto earn its currency, and America resolved not to allow the delicate balance of world peace to be threatened, this is a war where there canonly be one victor... KILO CLASS - a white-knuckle novel of action and suspense that could become reality tomorrow.

General

Imprint:	Arrow Books Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	1999
Authors:	Patrick Robinson
Dimensions:	180 x 112 x 35mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Mass Market
Pages:	539
Edition:	Reissue
ISBN-13:	978-0-09-926904-5
Categories:	Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > Adventure / thriller > General Promotions
LSN:	0-09-926904-X
Barcode:	9780099269045

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