The Shark Mutiny (novel)

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The Shark Mutiny
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The Cover of The Shark Mutiny
Author Patrick Robinson
Cover artist Larry Rostant
Country United States
Language English
Genre(s) Action/Thriller
Publisher HarperCollins
Publication date 2001
Media type Print ()
Pages 512
ISBN 0-06-103066-X

The Shark Mutiny is a novel written by Patrick Robinson and was published in 2001. Four years later the second edition was published with a new cover picture painted by Larry Rostant. The book is a sequel to USS Seawolf.

[edit] Plot summary

The story is about Chinese expansion in the Middle East. After China and Iran laid a mine field blocking the Persian Gulf, Arnold Morgan, the National Security Advisor, is determined to chase the Chinese back to their home waters. In the chase Morgan sent 24 United States Navy SEALs to the Middle East to destroy Chinese bases and oil platform on USS Shark, an old submarine. However, the Persian gulf blockade was a Chinese ploy in order to delocate the US Navy and China invaded and conquered Taiwan. Meanwhile, a mutiny occurs on USS Shark when its commander refuses to save a stranded group of SEALs. When the crew and the battered SEALs returned home a court martial awaits them.

[edit] Main Characters

  • John Clarke (US President and C-in-C US Armed Forces)
  • Admiral Arnold Morgan (National Security Advisor)
  • Admiral John Bergstrom (SPECWARCOM)
  • Commander Rick Hunter(Team 2 Leader)
  • Commander Russell Bennett (Team 1 Forward Commander)
  • Commander Donald K. Reid (CO USS Shark)
  • Lt. Commander Dan Headley (XO USS Shark)
  • Admiral Zhang Yushu (Vice Chairman PLA/N Council)
  • Admiral Zu Jicai (C-in-C Chinese Navy)