MWSA Book Review

Fairbanks Risen

Authors: John Foster

Publisher:  The Empty Canoe, LLC

Reviewer: Bill McDonald – President of the MWSA

Edge of your seat Submarine Thriller!

There are an elite few who write great modern thrillers, such as Tom Clancy, Gayle Lynds, Joe Buff and Jeff Edwards just to name but a few of the great ones. But author John Foster is pushing to be included or at least noticed in that circle of creative power and energy. His submarine thriller “Fairbanks Risen” has a storyline that kicks butt with action, suspense, plot twists, great characters and good dialog. It has all the elements that could propel it into the public limelight if given some media attention and hype.

The story is riveting and makes this a difficult book to put down once you begin reading it. It is very powerful entertainment. The technical stuff in the book sounds like the real stuff. Being a former Army Huey guy I do not know the first thing about submarines or nuclear power or Navy warfare tactics. But that is the issue here – making it believable to readers like me. I have heard from people who should know these things and it rings true with their experiences as well.

The book relates the history of the lighthouses, the rescue boats, the ice cutters, the service in different wars, the battle against drug dealers and all kinds of air and sea rescues. It is a full history from the beginnings of the service to the present day under the Office of The Homeland Security.

Put this book on your shopping list to buy and read.

The MWSA gives this book its highest rating of FIVE STARS.