• Tiger's Claw

  • By: Dale Brown
  • Narrated by: William Dufris
  • Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (234 ratings)

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Tiger's Claw

By: Dale Brown
Narrated by: William Dufris
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Publisher's summary

“Dale Brown is a superb storyteller.” (W. E. B. Griffin)

“The best military writer in the country.” (Clive Cusslar)

Former Air Force captain and New York Times best-selling author Dale Brown is an acknowledged master when it comes to bringing military action to breathtaking life and he has received glowing accolades since his debut publication, Flight of the Old Dog.

Tiger’s Claw proves once again that every rave has been well deserved. Set in the near future, Tiger’s Claw imagines a scenario in which tensions escalate between an economically powerful China and a United States weakened by a massive economic downfall, bringing the two superpowers to the brink of total destruction.

Brown’s popular protagonist, retired Air Force lieutenant-general Patrick McLanahan (of A Time for Patriots, Rogue Forces, and other Brown best sellers), is back with his son Brad McLanahan and they’re preparing for the impending apocalyptic clash of men and military technology.

The incomparable Dale Brown scores again with a frighteningly possible story of war and global politics that’s ideal for fans of Vince Flynn and Brad Thor.

©2012 Air Battle Force, Inc. (P)2012 HarperCollins Publishers

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just ok

the narrator has obviously never served in the military, the way the characters speak is painful

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A bit too much "Mom's Apple Pie"

Naration was at times was painful at times. Made Bradley sound like Micky Mouse, over acted.

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Worst accent & drawl I have ever heard in any book

What would have made Tiger's Claw better?

Get rid of William Dufris. He made most of the characters sound STUPID and DUMB!!

What could Dale Brown have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Get rid of all of the "news flashes" in the first several chapters.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of William Dufris?

Anyone else.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

I stopped listening after the fourth chapter because narration drove me crazy.

Any additional comments?

I hope I you provide me with a credit for this book, which in my estimation it was the worst book I have listened.

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Dale's Bomber crashes

I have read and enjoyed every book written by Dale Brown except this one. The plo,t while believable, is disjointed. The story jumps around too much. There is too much space and time given to technology, and the book ends too quickly. It just happens with out any real reason. Too much time is spent on McClanahan's son and his preposterous flying of a B1 bomber to make the story less fictional. And after suffering through this, our hero is killed off in the end like Masters and Elliott before him. I hope he does not kill off Dog Bastogne as quickly. I look forward to Dale's next book to see what direction he is going in.

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Not a bad way to spend a few hours

What did you love best about Tiger's Claw?

It was over the top at times, but it was a typical Dale Brown thriller. Maybe the actions and responses to China were off kilter a little bit, but who knows what politicians will do when we have people like the current administration in power.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

I wouldn't say at the edge of my seat, but it did keep my interest.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

The performance was decent, but the narrator was not at his best when he was doing multiple voices in a scene.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

The Devil in the Deep South China Sea

Any additional comments?

Don't expect more than it is and you will be fine. Dale Brown writes military books designed to be mainly enjoyment for men. The Americans may lose a few battles, but come out ahead in the final analysis because of maverick characters willing to do what it takes. It is not Chaucer.

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A great way to listen and distract from some of life’s stress

I’m a sucker for these types of stories and yes, some may be better than others, but to me, Dale Brown and William Dufris are exceptional.

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Good but not great.

I have read or listened to most of Brown’s books. While this book had an interesting topic and I’m sure all the technical aspects were correct the book often appeared to be disjointed and not up to his normal standards. While enjoyable, I’m still slightly disappointed with the overall book.

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Not Up to Brown’s Standards

Not up to Dale Brown’s standards. Too much talk which really didn’t advance the story, and too little action

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Good story reflecting more current news.

I am tired of hearing Willium Dufris in book after book pronouncing missile as mis sile with a long i. It is distracting and wrong. The dictionary pronunciation is: /ˈmisəl/. It dstracts from the ongoing saga of the McClanahan's exploits. This was good story I enjoyed, and sorry to see Patrick dies, but look forward to ongoing books following Brad, whom I expect will follow in his father's adventurous footsteps.

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in a word...Great

Great listen, great story, superb narration, sad ending, what happens next....hope Brad continues his father's legacy....

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