Cold Choices - Larry Bond

Mau · 03-27-10, 09:01 PM

Anybody read that book. His previous one ``Dangerous Ground`` was not bad at all.

Just look at the first page and noticed that the SEAWOLF is based in Groton, Connecticut (20 August 2008 in the book).
The SEAWOLF was transferred to the West Coast in mid 2007.
Usually Larry Bond is up to date. I guess that when he wrote the book (the book came out in 2009) the sub was stil in Groton.
Anyway, please, no spoilers. Just need to know if people liked it?

Thank you

Eugene · 03-28-10, 12:24 AM

Yes - it is a good effort. I have enjoyed initial novels very much. But have not read "Dangerous Ground."

Bill Nichols · 03-28-10, 07:45 AM

I've read them both. Highly recommended, tho' I must say I liked Dangerous Ground more than Cold Choices. Also, if you're looking for lots of combat, these ain't your cup of tea. Nonetheless, there's opportunity for a couple of DW scenarios from these stories...

TLAM Strike · 03-28-10, 06:33 PM

I agree with Bill here. Both were good but Dangerous Ground was the best. Great to read a sub book thats not a shooting match.

MR. Wood · 03-28-10, 09:58 PM

In agree both books are very good

Kresge · 04-04-10, 11:50 AM

Indirect thanks for reminding me of Larry Bond! I picked up a couple of his novels (Cauldron and Vortex) after noticing his name in Red Storm Rising. RSR definitely had a strong Bond influence, as I discovered while trying to read some other Clancy books and couldn't get into them. I'll have to pick up some more of his works.

dd149 · 04-04-10, 01:47 PM

Also loved RSR, I will look into more of his books too.

Aramike · 04-13-10, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by dd149

Also loved RSR, I will look into more of his books too.

His books are pretty damned good, if I may say so. He seems more versatile than Clancy these days.

Going to definately check out Cold Choices, as I loved Dangerous Ground.

03-27-10, 09:01 PM	#1
Mau Sonar Guy Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 382 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Cold Choices - Larry Bond Anybody read that book. His previous one ``Dangerous Ground`` was not bad at all. Just look at the first page and noticed that the SEAWOLF is based in Groton, Connecticut (20 August 2008 in the book). The SEAWOLF was transferred to the West Coast in mid 2007. Usually Larry Bond is up to date. I guess that when he wrote the book (the book came out in 2009) the sub was stil in Groton. Anyway, please, no spoilers. Just need to know if people liked it? Thank you

03-28-10, 12:24 AM	#2
Eugene A-ganger Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 78 Downloads: 229 Uploads: 0	Yes - it is a good effort. I have enjoyed initial novels very much. But have not read "Dangerous Ground." __________________ i7-2700; ASUS P8Z68-V PRO; GeForce 1060Ti; Windows 10; 16 gig RAM; WinWingHOTAS

03-28-10, 07:45 AM	#3
Bill Nichols Master of Defense Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,502 Downloads: 125 Uploads: 0	I've read them both. Highly recommended, tho' I must say I liked Dangerous Ground more than Cold Choices. Also, if you're looking for lots of combat, these ain't your cup of tea. Nonetheless, there's opportunity for a couple of DW scenarios from these stories... __________________ My Dangerous Waters website:

03-28-10, 06:33 PM	#4
TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	I agree with Bill here. Both were good but Dangerous Ground was the best. Great to read a sub book thats not a shooting match. __________________

04-04-10, 11:50 AM	#6
Kresge Engineer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The Motor City Posts: 209 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Indirect thanks for reminding me of Larry Bond! I picked up a couple of his novels (Cauldron and Vortex) after noticing his name in Red Storm Rising. RSR definitely had a strong Bond influence, as I discovered while trying to read some other Clancy books and couldn't get into them. I'll have to pick up some more of his works. __________________ ". . . sailors do not fancy living underwater without breathing in sunshine occasionally." Commodore Joseph Smith commenting on the USS Monitor

03-28-10, 09:58 PM	#5
MR. Wood Planesman Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Obetz, Ohio Posts: 182 Downloads: 170 Uploads: 5	In agree both books are very good

04-04-10, 01:47 PM	#7
dd149 Soundman Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lille, France Posts: 146 Downloads: 183 Uploads: 0	Also loved RSR, I will look into more of his books too.

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