After so many novels with jake grafton and tommy carmellini, coonts ventures into new territory with a new, unlikely hero. His books include the disciple, the assassin, and the deep black and saucers series, among many other bestsellers. Jake grafton series, tommy carmellini series, saucer series and deep black series. Sometimes one forgets just how fun a writers wild imagination can be. Saucer series by stephen coonts goodreads share book. Stephen coonts is the author of more than thirty critically acclaimed and new york times bestselling books that have been translated and published around the world. The metallic glint that rip cantrell spies on the desert horizon is no mirage. Since then he has written more than 20 books including ones in the jake grafton novel series, saucer series, deep black series, and tommy carmellini series. Life on earth in stephen coonts s savage planet, one year after engineering student rip cantrell discovered the first flying saucer buried deep in the sands of the sahara, another saucer is brought up from the bottom of the atlantic. The characters were believable and the story was paced very well. Coonts published his first novel, flight of the intruder, in 1986, which was adapted as into a film in 1991. It was produced in january 1991 and is titled flight of the intruder.
Stephen coonts is an american author who is know for his thriller and suspense novels. Stephen coonts is a former navy aviator who flew a6 intruders in the vietnam war. Coonts has a writing style similar to tom clancey, with an eye for details and realism. The recovery is funded by a pharmaceutical executive who believes that the saucer holds the key to an antiaging drug formulaone that could allow space travelers to. A motion picture based on the book was released in 1991. Saucer notes the saucer trilogy was never intended to be a trilogy, so careful readers who go through all three books one after another will notice a few incongruities. Saucer by stephen coonts 1st edition2002 paperback. His understanding of everything from a to z when it comes to the human race is phenomenal and well represented in his saucer trilogy. Stephen coonts s saucer is a dazzling flying story and an actionfilled look at what might have been. I picked up saucer and was pleasantly surprised at how interesting of a novel it actually was. Saucer saucer, book 1 by stephen coonts book cover, description, publication history. Rip and charley lead the world on a merry chase as they try to learn the saucers secrets and keep it away from the u. Coonts began writing flight of the intruder in 1984, with the book being. The conquest 2006 and is recommended for those who need closure.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read saucer. When the libyan military arrives at the party, rip and former air force test pilot charlotte charley pine take their lives in their hands and fly the saucer away. Bestselling author stephen coonts took fans by surprise with the phenomenal and heartpounding tale of saucer. His first novel, the classic flying tale flight of the intruder, spent more than six months at the top of the new york times bestseller list.
In stephen coontss savage planet, one year after engineering student rip cantrell discovered the first flying saucer buried deep in the sands of the sahara, another saucer is brought up from the bottom of the atlantic. Stephen coonts is the author of the disciple, the assassin, and the deep black and saucers series, among many other bestsellers. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. His career as an author spans over 27 years till now.
The novel, based in part on his experiences as an a6 pilot during the vietnam war, remained for 28 weeks on the new york times bestseller list, and later 1991 was made into a movie. Directed by john milius, the film starred danny glover, alongside costars brad johnson, and willem dafoe. I was a bit skeptical when i read the description, but decided to take a chance. Written by stephen coonts, audiobook narrated by dick hill. Stephen coonts has earned an extraordinary worldwide reputation with his military thrillers featuring jake grafton, one of the most popular and recognizable characters in contemporary suspense fiction.
The premier purveyor of flyboy thrillers combat, 2001, etc. His writings are thoughtprovoking and people all around the globe are fond of whatever he pens down. Savage planet by stephen coonts concludes the series originally began with saucer 2003 and saucer. It begins in the sahara with our soon to be high flying friend, rip cantrell. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
His novels include flight of the intruder, the disciple, the assassin. The third and final volume of the saucer trilogy by stephen coonts, saucer. His novel, saucer, from two years ago raised a few eyebrows with its obvious science fiction leanings but was given a popular welcome by fans of that genre who were not necessarily familiar with coonts s military works. Saucer saucer, book 1 by stephen coonts fantastic fiction. The hero of six new york times bestsellers by stephen coonts, author of flight of the intruder and fortunes of war, returns as the united states and cuba engage in a terrifying game of brinksmanship, a gamble that could break the last military taboo and destroy both countries.
The saucer trilogy was never intended to be a trilogy, so careful readers who go through all three books one after another will notice a few incongruities. That is the case with this book, saucer by stephen coonts. Government, which would deny its existence, and rogue billionaire roger hedrick, who wants to sell it to the highest bidder. Stephen coonts wrote four distinct series of books including the following titles. This novella collection gathers these three evocative tales from new york times bestselling author stephen coonts into one cohesive audiobook. Saucer grabs the reader on the first page and youre off in a pageturning race that doesnt let go until the last page. Now rip cantrell and charley pine are back for seconds with saucer. The conquest came out in 2004 and the series was made into a trilogy with the release of savage planet, the third book.
Sep 02, 2002 the author, stephen coonts was recommended to me, that if i ever got the chance to read one of his books to not pass up the opportunity. This is an exciting sequel to saucer, the first book in the series by stephen coonts. The conquest came out in 2004 and the series was made into a trilogy with the release of savage planet, the third book, in 2014. In stephen coontss savage planet, one year after engineering student rip cantrell discovered the first flying saucer buried deep in the sands of the sahara. Stephen coonts is the author of many new york times bestselling books that have been translated and published around the world. Stephen coonts weaves three unforgettable tales of men and women at war with the sort of dramatic military action and undercover technology for which he is known. Coonts has produced a steady stream of books since his first novel, flight of the intruder, became a big bestseller in 1986. I read the first book several years ago, and fully enjoyed this book. Stephen coontss saucer is a dazzling flying story and an actionfilled look at what might have been.
Coonts began writing flight of the intruder in 1984, with the book being published by the us naval institute press in 1986. Stephen coontss saucer is a dazzling flying story and an. Stephen coonts delivers another highpowered, politicallycharged thriller that is not to be missed. Stephen coonts is the master of military actionadventure and this foray into a littlebit of science fiction highlights the creative, master literary skills that have made him the bestselling author he is. All of these series of books consisted of multiple writings. Rip cantrell is brought back to give the saucer one last flight. The real book spy a headlineinspired thriller with a conservative slant. Seismic surveyor rip cantrell has made an exhilarating discoverya flying saucer embedded in the sahara sandstone. In my opinion this represents some of his absolute best work.
Ive read every book stephen coonts has written, and this one was great. In saucer, coonts details the account of a spacecraft unearthed in the sahara desert and the international intrigue that results as various nations however, in saucer, stephen coonts presents a scenario where mans initial exposure to a civilization from beyond the earth does not occur overhead but rather from beneath our feet. The series kicked off in 2002 with the publication of saucer, the debut novel that shares the name of the series. The longest was the jake grafton series with eleven books. Sep 01, 2015 life on earth in stephen coonts s savage planet, one year after engineering student rip cantrell discovered the first flying saucer buried deep in the sands of the sahara, another saucer is brought up from the bottom of the atlantic. Saucer book by stephen coonts available editions half. Saucer p 9780312283421 by coonts, stephen and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. In this exhilarating departure, coonts takes readers on an imaginative journey into space that is as suspenseful as any of his other stories. Saucer has available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. His novels include flight of the intruder, the disciple, the assassin, and the deep black and saucers series. Coonts was originally an aviator in the us army during the vietnam war, which he has parlayed into his current career as a novelist. I do believe it has all the excitement one might get from and actual true to life saucer ride. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Get the best deals on stephen coonts books when you shop the largest online selection at.
Stephen coonts is a wellknown american author who wrote many books throughout his career. He has written series of thrillers rich with suspense and adventure. I have just read stephen coonts saucer trilogy and from saucer to the last book i had to read the entire series. Saucer is stephen coonts doing what he does bestaction adventure with an aviation twist. Camped out in the sahara with geological survey team along the border between libya and chad, the resourceful cantrell finds a chunk of metal appearing in. Get the best deals on stephen coonts books when you shop the largest online. Publishers weekly after one of the most contentious and divisi.
In this exhilarating departure, coonts takes readers on an imaginative journey into space that is as. Stephen coonts has steadily made a name for himself as a goto guy for fans of military thrillers. Stephen coonts debut book has since adapted for the screen. This is stephen coonts at his best with full characters, great dialogue and a story line that marks this book as an outstanding, fun read. Rip cantrell, discovers a flying saucer buried in the sahara desert with help from charlotte pine and his uncle arthur egg cantrell. Saucer life on earth in stephen coonts s savage planet, one year after engineering student rip cantrell discovered the first flying saucer buried deep in the sands of the sahara, another saucer is brought up from the bottom of the atlantic. Stephen coonts grew up in buckhannon, west virginia, a small coalmining town. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Stephen coonts is the creator and author of the saucer series.
Saucer by stephen coonts overdrive rakuten overdrive. The majority of his books have made their way to the new york times bestseller list. Camped out in the sahara with geological survey team along the border between libya and chad, the resourceful cantrell finds a chunk of metal. A former naval aviator and vietnam combat veteran, he is a graduate of west virginia. Make offer saucer by stephen coonts 1st edition2002 paperback. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read.
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