
By Order of the President
Presidential Agent, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Dick Hill
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By:
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W. E. B. Griffin
Fed up, the president of the United States turns to an outside investigator to determine the truth, an Army intelligence officer serving as special assistant to the secretary of homeland security.
Delta Force major Carlos Guillermo Castillo, known as Charley, is the son of a German mother and a Tex-Mex father who was killed in the Vietnam War and awarded a Medal of Honor. A West Point graduate, a pilot, and a veteran of Desert Storm, Castillo has a sharp eye for the facts - and the reality behind them.
Traveling undercover, he flies to Africa, and there, helped and hindered by unexpected allies and determined enemies, he begins to untangle a story of frightening dimensions - a story that, unless he can do something about it, will end very, very badly indeed, not only for Castillo...but for all of America.
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As to the story, this is the first of a series, that I decided to start after hearing the most recent called "Rogue Asset" by Andrews and Wilson. Not sure how that change happened. Any rate, it's good to know Charley's history, but this proves that starting at the end and going backwards to beginnings can be confusing. Too many unnecessary details in this one nearly negate all the "punch" of the action. Didn't have this problem with Reacher series. IDK, I'm going to try to tough it out and get caught up, but WOW what a difference!!
Wow! What A Difference!
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It grabs you
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I couldn't put it down.
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repeat excellence from author and narrator!
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Order if the Pres
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What made the experience of listening to By Order of the President the most enjoyable?
The intonation, cadence and vitality of the reader were a significant asset to the content and text. One could literally be there with the subject to see and feel and experience what was going on. Great Job of conveying, not only the words of the text, but also its emotion, verve and context.What did you like best about this story?
As a member of the 8th Special Forces in the 60's, I had a special interest in how faithfully this book would be to actual fact. I was MORE than pleasantly surprised to see the Green Berets -- their Esprit de Corps, camaraderie, professionalism, and devotion to completing the task CORRECTLY and completely -- were presented forthrightly.Which scene was your favorite?
While several jump to mind -- the interaction within the CentCom's staff meetings. I was privy to Southern Command's staff meetings in Panama. As the several meetings were presented, I was transported almost 50 years back to my experience and participation. It wsas more than 'realistic' -- it was truly genuine.If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Following the trail, not conflicting orders, demanded Major Castillo's dogged pursuit to avert another 9/11 type disaster.Any additional comments?
As an aside, while serving in Special Forces missions, The most valuable quality, other than teamwork, was adaptability with resourcefulness. Keeping your attention focused on the completing the overall task sometimes meant deviating from conflicting orders. If you failed to complete the task, you were in deep stuff -- but if you succeeded, well, the kudos were well deserved. This book exemplifies every valuable trait for any Special Forces operative.WEB Griffin at his VERY best
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Great special forces book
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great book
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Good character development and gripping story telling.
Another page turner by W.E.B
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