From Publishers WeeklyThe Rogue Warrior is back with a vengeance in this third adventure starring and narrated by foul-mouthed, fast-talking ex-SEAL Richard Marcinko, subject of the autobiographical Rogue Warrior and hero of the novel Rogue Warrior II: Red Cell. Marcinko's latest escapade opens with his new Green Team on a secret assignment from the Chief of Naval Operations to snatch a terrorist away from his Cairo hideaway. When a terrorist bomb kills Marcinko's mentor and friend, CNO Arleigh Secrest, Marcinko and team vow revenge. Their battle against traitors and terrorists is waged with high-energy heroics from Nice to Karachi, with enough testosterone to float a battleship. Marcinko gives new definition to the word tough; the character that he and coauthor Weisman have created to tell the story is loud, self-assured, self-aware and unabashedly chauvinistic? the embodiment of an American myth: the outlaw who gets the job done with an end-justifies-the-means morality. The highly energetic storytelling includes numerous informational, historical and anecdotal asides, none of which is dull. A novel for those who like in-your-face four-letter action. Author tour; Simon Schuster Audio. Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.From Library JournalMarcinko's Rogue Warrior (LJ 2/1/92), a surprise best seller, was-ostensibly-a nonfiction account of his exploits as a Navy SEAL. Subsequently, in Rogue Warrior II: Red Cell and in this latest volume, he recasts himself as fictional hero of top-secret military adventures.Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.From BooklistThe Rogue Warrior and his colleague are back in the third hard-boiled thriller derived from Marcinko's real career as a SEAL who specialized in counterterrorist work. This one, more obviously fictional than Red Cell [Mr 1 94], concerns the assassination of a U.S. chief of naval operations and character Marcinko's pursuit of the assassins. His own government is on Marcinko's tail, a deadly danger of germ warfare hangs over the whole world, and Marcinko can rely only on his hard-bitten SEAL colleagues for help. They, of course, come through, filling the memorably fast-paced yarn with vivid, hardware-laden detail. Marcinko is no more concerned about being palatable to the socially sensitive than ever, so readers who cannot tune out his soldier-of-fortunish asides must endure raised eyebrow fatigue, but that does not gainsay the book's admirable readability for thriller fans. Roland Green is there an app that reads books out loud Green Team (Rogue Warrior, Book 3)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Marcinko was ahead of his timeBy GreenyAuthor Marcinko was ahead of his time in many regards. He seems to have had an understanding of what the West was facing with determined terrorists who's belief in their cause, willingness to sacrifice for their beliefs and willingness to take violence to a new level was greater than what the West was prepared to face.Marcinko's work is action-packed and filled with graphic violence. For this reason, it was not really my kind of book at all. Yet I recognize Marcinko for pushing readers/listeners to the edge with descriptions of violence as he apparently was warning of a new war that was about to be started. He's visionary, realistic but graphically too violent for my tastes.The Rogue Warrior is not introspective. He does not question what actions the West took that contributed to the problems. But he typifies the true warrior spirit in that he's willing to face terrible violence to protect innocents, although his use of violence is nothing short of shocking. I got close to the end of the book before I was unable to listen anymore, unwilling to envision a world so warlike. Others will have a stronger stomach.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. It was what they said was. It was a gift and the person I gave it to loved it. Trust me. Buy it you will not be disappointed.By USMC 1959-1963It was what they said was. It was a gift and the person I gave it to loved it. Trust me. Buy it you will not be disappointed.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy MERLIN540TO MUCH I , ME , MY ALL THROUGH ITDON'T CARE FOR THIS AUTHOR