What is it about submarines that ignites my obsession? Ever since I caught a glimpse of Hunt for the Red October in 1990—my nine-year-old self glued to the screen—I’ve been hopelessly captivated by these underwater giants. I may not have donned a Navy uniform, but my respect for our service members runs deep. I’m a voracious reader, gravitating toward any book adorned with a submarine on the cover, seldom bothering to read the blurb before diving in. And don’t get me started on submarine movies; I’ll brave even the corniest plots just for a taste of that underwater thrill. So, once again, I find myself pondering, "What is it about submarines that fascinates me so?" Is it the intriguing elements of a spy thriller? The claustrophobic entrapment of deep-sea existence? These musings flooded my mind as I devoured Bloodline of Redemption by Brian Dickinson, which just launched today. If you’re intrigued at all, do yourself a favor and grab a copy [*] to support this inspiring debut.
Now, let’s roll into the plot: We have a rogue Russian submarine lurking in the depths, a buried Cold War grudge resurfacing, and a hunted American aircrew fighting tooth and nail for redemption, all while navigating treacherous waters across the Pacific and scaling the snowy peaks of the Cascades.
Bloodline of Redemption is a high-octane military thriller that expertly weaves together real-world naval operations, combat rescue missions, and chilling mountaineering survival, all wrapped in a suspense-filled race against the clock. When a U.S. Navy aircrew mysteriously vanishes, we are thrust back into the thick of it alongside Brody Hayes—a former Aviation Rescue Swimmer and Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) operator—who is pulled from his self-imposed retirement. This time, however, the stakes are intensely personal, and the threats are decades in the making.
Brian Dickinson, a solo Everest summiteer and veteran U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer, CSAR, and Anti-Submarine Warfare Operator, astounds with his debut novel. The authenticity of his action-packed scenes is palpable, imbued with raw emotion—a profound reminder that some secrets refuse to fade away.
Honestly, I’m astonished this is Dickinson’s debut. His seasoned narration style leaps off the pages, no doubt a product of his Navy experience. Now, I’m no naval warfare expert, so take my musings with a grain of salt, but the techno jargon feels spot on—at least to my untrained, yet curious, mind.
The narrative artfully blends history with fiction and is set in 1997. Through my admittedly skewed lens, the storytelling unfolds as an intense thriller that never veers into the realm of the absurd. You know the type of authors I’m talking about—those who pepper their tales with laughable clichés aimed at appeasing Hollywood. Thankfully, Dickinson avoids that trap completely.
In sum, I savored every word of Bloodline of Redemption. I found myself engrossed in the eBook late last night, my mind racing after a family emergency. I wasn’t even in the mood to read, but insomnia led me down the rabbit hole of this rogue submarine saga. Let me tell you, it’s a page-turner of epic proportions. If you’re even remotely intrigued, do yourself a favor: read it! You won’t regret it. ╌★★★★★
〜B.J. Burgess
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