Velocity
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4.3 • 28 Ratings
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- $15.99
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- $15.99
Publisher Description
Strap in for a supersonic ride as Velocity blasts off at mach speed. From NASA's Cape Canaveral to the Central Australian desert, screenwriter Steve Worland's debut thriller sets a heart-stopping pace. A cast of brilliant characters combined with explosive action make this hugely enjoyable novel a genuine blockbuster.
THE ULTIMATE TEST OF COURAGE …
The MAN - an astronaut who has lost his mojo
The MISSION - to seek and destroy a hijacked space shuttle
The CARGO - enough weapons-grade Uranium-235 to irradiate Manhattan
The STAKES - the woman he loves and the fate of a city …
'A brilliant rollercoaster ride of a novel. I couldn't put it down.' Hugh Jackman
'If you enjoy Matthew Reilly ... you'll love this.' Bookseller+Publisher
'Steve Worland is a hell of a writer.' Justin Scott, NYT bestselling author of The Ship Killer and co-author of Clive Cussler's Isaac Bell Adventures
'Enormously enjoyable and incredibly readable.' James Bradley
'A cracker of a read. A fresh voice for fans of Mathew Reilly.' Sunday Canberra Times
'A cinematic blockbuster.' Men's Fitness
'A page turner in the mould of Matthew Reilly's fast-paced thrillers.' Greg Barron
'Reminds me of a Nicholas Cage action movie ... Fast-paced action and intrigue accompanied by humour and heart.' Book'd Out
Customer Reviews
Excellent Read
What a great book! A must read for anyone wanting to get lost in a well written action novel. Well done Mr Worland. I can't wait for the second book.
Bookseller + Publisher Review - 'perfectly executed and fabulous fun'
Velocity - Review by Lachlan Jobbins.
Judd Bell is a NASA astronaut who has lost his mojo. Ever since his best friend was killed in a shuttle disaster, he's been doubting himself, and the strain is starting to show. But when terrorists hijack the space shuttle Atlantis, taking his girlfriend captive and preparing to crash a nuclear satellite on US soil, he has to step up, prove he's a steely-eyed missile man, and save the day. From Cape Canaveral to the central Australian desert, Velocity is a high-concept action conspiracy blockbuster, filled with quirky characters--a nutty Australian chopper pilot who talks to his dog, a nasty German ex-pop star villain--and explosive action that would be super-expensive to film, but is very reasonably priced to read. If you enjoy Matthew Reilly or the movies Mission: Impossible, Die Hard or Armageddon, you'll love this too. Steve Worland is a screenwriter by trade, and his debut novel is paced exactly like the big-budget movie it will probably become. The plot is completely over the top, the action is utterly unbelievable, and the characters are straight from Hollywood central casting, but it's perfectly executed and fabulous fun, and I loved every minute.
Lachlan Jobbins is a reviewer, editor and ex-bookseller. He is one of the presenters of For the Love of Books on STUDIO (Foxtel)