Stephen coonts born july 19, 1946 is an american thriller and suspense novelist. I picked up saucer and was pleasantly surprised at how interesting of a novel it actually was. Below is a list of all of stephen coonts novels in order of publication as well as in chronological order. Sometimes one forgets just how fun a writers wild imagination can be. A former naval aviator and vietnam combat veteran, he is a graduate of west virginia. A motion picture based on the book was released in 1991. Saucer grabs the reader on the first page and youre off in a pageturning race that doesnt let go until the last page. Government, which would deny its existence, and rogue billionaire roger hedrick, who wants to sell it to the highest bidder. Savage planet a novel by stephen coonts available from rakuten kobo. He earned the navys distinguished flying cross medal for his naval air service during the vie.
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. He has also written a few standalone novels, nonfiction books and short stories. Full of ufos, futuristic technology, edgeofyourseat flying scenes and. Coonts began writing flight of the intruder in 1984, with the book being. It begins in the sahara with our soon to be high flying friend, rip cantrell. 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 saucer, book 1 by stephen coonts book cover, description, publication history.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or. The narrator, however, was the absolute worst i have listened to. Saucer saucer, book 1 by stephen coonts fantastic fiction. Sep 01, 2015 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. Rip and charley lead the world on a merry chase as they try to learn the saucer s secrets and keep it away from the u. Sep 02, 2004 stephen coonts is the author of the disciple, the assassin, and the deep black and saucers series, among many other bestsellers.
That is the case with this book, saucer by stephen coonts. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Savage planet ebook by stephen coonts rakuten kobo. America the master of the technothriller spins a bonechilling worstcase scenario involving international spies, military heroics, conniving politicians, devious agencies, a hijacked nuclear sub, lethal computer hackers, currency speculators, maniac moguls and greedy mercenaries that rivals clancy for fictionasrealism and cussler for spirited action.
Full of ufos, futuristic technology, edgeofyourseat flying scenes and unforgettable characters, human and otherwise. Stephen coonts is a former navy aviator who flew a6 intruders in the vietnam war. I do believe it has all the excitement one might get from and actual true to life saucer ride. His novels include flight of the intruder, the disciple, the assassin, and the deep black and saucers series.
Stephen coonts s saucer is a dazzling flying story and an actionfilled look at what might have been. In this exhilarating departure, coonts takes readers on an imaginative journey into space that is as suspenseful as any of his other stories. 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. Stephen coonts is the author of sixteen new york times bestsellers, the first of which was the classic aviation fiction thriller flight of the. Savage planet saucer, 3 reprint by coonts, stephen isbn. Saucer is stephen coonts doing what he does bestaction adventure with an aviation twist. Written by stephen coonts, audiobook narrated by dick hill. 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. Bestselling author stephen coonts took fans by surprise with the phenomenal and heartpounding tale of saucer.
The characters were believable and the story was paced very well. 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. A year after young engineering student rip cantrell discovered the first flying saucer buried deep in the sands of the sahara, another sauc. The recovery is funded by a pharmaceutical executive who believes that the saucer holds the key to an antiaging drug formula. Though the novel focuses primarily on the actions of the factions jockeying to. Stephen coonts is the author of many new york times bestselling books that have been translated and published around the world. His books include the disciple, the assassin, and the deep black and saucers series, among many other bestsellers. First let me say the story was an excellent sequel to coonts original saucer novel. Due to the hundreds of emails i have received from saucer fans, i am now working on a third saucer. However, in saucer, stephen coonts presents a scenario where mans initial. Stephen coonts has earned an extraordinary worldwide reputation with his military thrillers featuring jake grafton, one. Now rip cantrell and charley pine are back for seconds with saucer. Stephen coonts is the author of sixteen new york times bestsellers, the first of which was the classic aviation fiction thriller flight of the intruder.
Saucer ebook by stephen coonts 9781429922494 rakuten kobo. Rugged geologist rip cantrell unearths a 140,000 year old flying saucer in the sahara, setting off a comic series of misadventures that take him across the world. A great premise is defeated by clunky writing, poor character development, and a formulaic plot in coonts saucer. Read saucer by stephen coonts available from rakuten kobo. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Coonts began writing flight of the intruder in 1984, with the book being published by the us naval institute press in 1986. Coonts has several series, including jake grafton and tommy carmellini. Coonts has produced a steady stream of books since his first novel, flight of the intruder, became a big bestseller in 1986. Mar 31, 2017 author of saucer, flight of the intruder, america, minotaur, the traitor, the assassin, stephen coonts deep black, cannibal queen.
Stephen coonts is the author of the disciple, the assassin, and the deep black and saucers series, among many other bestsellers. Coonts grew up in buckhannon, west virginia, a small coalmining town and earned an b. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Saucer when rip cantrell, a seismic survey worker in the sahara, finds a piece of. Author of saucer, flight of the intruder, america, minotaur, the traitor, the assassin, stephen coonts deep black, cannibal queen. Which is a surprise since i have read other books by coonts and enjoyed them. Seismic surveyor rip cantrell has made an exhilarating discoverya flying saucer embedded in the sahara sandstone. The third and final volume of the saucer trilogy by stephen coonts, saucer. Rip cantrell is brought back to give the saucer one last flight.
All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. 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. Dec 29, 2015 discover book depositorys huge selection of stephen coonts books online. 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. Savage planet, was published by st martins press in april, 2014. After the first couple hours, i put away the audible version with the intent of buying the book paper version so i could get through the story. Savage planet by stephen coonts vietnam veterans of. 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. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read saucer. Stephen coonts saucer free ebooks download ebookee. Stephen coonts also served as a professional editor. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. In what order should the jake grafton books be read. A former naval aviator and vietnam combat veteran, he is a graduate of.
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