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When the narcotics cartel hires renegade Cubans flying jet fighters to protect large shipments, enter the Hammerheads, a new paramilitary border security force. PW called this techno-thriller a "smooth blend of plot, action and gadgetry. . . a reader's delight from first page to last, a model of the genre."
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The US Customs Department and the Coast Guard team up in a daring operation to put an end to airborne drug smuggling. 2 cassettes.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Novel!, Dec 30 2000

By	Melvin Hunt (Cleveland,, Texas United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Hammerheads (Paperback)

This was quite an interesting book. The U.S. government decides to create an agency to battle imported drugs from Colombia.The name of this unit is "Hammerheads". Of course you have a favorite Dale Brown hero Ian Hardcastle. The drug lords have hired a Cuban general to lead their smuggling effort. There is plenty of high flying action in this book. The new unit is tried again and again. The drug lords through their Cuban general prove to be a worthy advesary. The state of Florida is under the gun in this book. If you like jets and airplanes this is your book. Buy it, it is a good read.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Too simplistic..., Jun 16 2000

By	Jason Lee (Philippines) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hammerheads (Paperback)

The first book I read from Dale Brown, and I must say I am unimpressed. My foremost problem are the characters are given slight history but mostly glossed over for never ending episodes of action and skirmishes. There's not one character that truly stand out to like or hate. The family problems of the main character, Ian Hardcastle, is poorly developed, especially considering that his son is also using drugs.

I sometimes think that this is Dale Brown just wrote this to cash in on the success of Tom Clancy's Clear and Present Danger. The solution of blockading Florida alone is still rather simplistic in my opinion. Certainly it will deal a major blow to South American cartels initially. I'm already thinking the Yakuzas and Triads might take over importing of drugs.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner from Brown, May 15 2000

By	Larry Eischen (Joliet, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hammerheads (Paperback)

In his best tale yet, the techno thriller author supreme posits a new supergroup of agents brought together to foil the drug trade. Operating from off shore platforms the Hammerheads use the latest in technology to battle smugglers and cartels. When they go up against a Cuban backed drug lord, they find he has the ability to fight back. Excellent adventure, fast moving and entertaining. Brown outshines the competition in this adventure.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best
It is simply the best Dale Brown book. A perfect balance between sci-techno and real life - a balance so often lost by many techo-writers Dale himself including.

Published on Feb 25 2000 by Vadim

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book!!!
I think this was another of Dale Brown's great books! This book is packed with action, excitment, and a great plot. Read more

Published on Sep 7 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent "What-If" Story
My favorite of Brown's books, this story brings back all of the usual characters in a different setting. Read more

Published on Jul 20 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Sensational
Probably the best book I have read, I litrally could not put it down! I had nearly no sleep for the 3 days it took me to read it.

Published on Feb 12 1999