From Publishers Weekly
Weber weaves a frighteningly real story of international terrorism in America in his newest thriller. A ruthless group of Russian communists teams up with militant extremists in the Middle East to concoct a plan that will restore the former Soviet Union to its old prominence by removing U.S. presence in the Persian Gulf and creating an oil shortage. When U.S. President Cord Macklin refuses to leave the region--even after a series of military air and sea maneuvers involving a grand cast of Soviets, Muslims and Americans--he becomes an assassination target. Iranian terrorist Khaliq Farkas heads the effort, going after Macklin when he's aboard Air Force One and effectively declaring war in America's skies. After a deadly series of Farkas-orchestrated commercial air disasters--including two involving Air Force One--sends the country into a panic, Macklin emerges unscathed and stifles further attacks with round-the-clock bombings of Middle East and Soviet military targets and civilian infrastructure. Weber (Honorable Enemies) colors his novel with numerous subplots, well-developed characters and historical references to Operation Desert Storm and the Iranian hostage crisis. His knowledge of weapons, military aircraft and terrorist tactics is superior, and a surprise ending teases readers with the tempting possibility of a sequel.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Review
"Primary Target is a chilling scenario of global warfare. The suspense never stops." --
W.E.B. Griffin
Book Description
As the once powerful former Soviet Union descends into social and economic collapse, a group of hard-line Communists has devised a strategy to return their country to it's former glory. In league with the most ruthless militant extremists of the Middle East, they will hatch a plot to eliminate the one person with the power to stop them -- the president of the United States.
It is a scene played out many times before in the annals of international conflict -- with the same opponents squaring off in different circles. But this time, America isn't declaring war against terrorism. The terrorists are declaring war on America.
From the Publisher
Tom Clancy called him "one of America's new thriller stars," and fomer Marine pilot Joe Weber has maintained his reputation for superb stories of conflict, courage, and high-speed adventure. Now, he presents a shocking new scenario as two enemies of America -- one old, one new -- join forces to bring the U.S. to its knees.
About the Author
AUTHOR BIO - Joe Weber Author of: Defcon One, Shadow Flight, Rules of Engagement, Targets of Opportunity, Honorable Enemies, Primary Target
Joe Weber was born on February 9, 1945 in Enid, Oklahoma. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1970-1975. His first novel was published in 1989. He lives near Pensacola, Florida, with his wife of 23 years, Jeannie, and their dogs, Duke and Duchess.
Mr. Weber has a Master of Science Degree in Aviation Management. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot rating, and has over 10,500 hours of flight time in 43 different types of aircraft, ranging from aerobatic biplanes to four engine transports. He is a carrier-qualified fighter/attack trained pilot who graduated from advanced Naval jet pilot training in Kingsville, Texas, in 1972. After his release from active duty, Mr. Weber flew commercially until 1989.
He is the author of five novels with his sixth, Primary Target, scheduled for release from Berkley Publishing in December, 1999. Millions of Mr. Webers books are in print, and all of his books are available on audio cassette. Mr. Webers books have been translated into Chinese, Japanese, Hebrew, Polish, Russian and Italian for sales in foreign countries, and they have appeared on the bestseller lists of The New York Times, Publishers Weekly, The Associated Press, and The Chicago Tribune.
He is currently working on his seventh novel.
