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Late at night, the president rushes through the pounding rain to Marine One. His advisors plead with him not to fly, but he insists. He has arranged a meeting that only three people in his administration know about. In the midst of a brutal thunderstorm on the way to Camp David, Marine One crashes into a ravine, killing all aboard.
When the government blames the European manufacturer of the helicopter for killing the president, Mike Nolan, a Marine Corps Reserve helicopter pilot and trial attorney, is hired to defend the company. What begins as a criminal investigation soon becomes the highest-profile trial of the century, as the First Lady sues the company for wrongful death. To clear his client, Nolan must find out what really caused Marine One to crash, and why the president threw caution aside to go to a meeting no one seems to know about.
Marine One expertly mixes political intrigue with courtroom drama and fast-paced action.
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"Another better than average military/political/legal thriller from Huston...the hero Mike Nolan defends a French Helicoptor company in a civil suit from a crash that results in the death of the President...some surprising twists that result in a thrilling read!!! "
— Mark (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Marine One has good lawyers, evil lawyers, a fascinating premise and an inside look at the down and dirty world of litigation where billions are at stake. Add in a dead president and shadowy assassins and you have a very good read.”
— Phillip Margolin, author of Fugitive -
“Bestseller Huston grabs the reader by the lapels with the opening sentence of the first chapter of this outstanding thriller…This is nonstop legal suspense at its best.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review) -
“Equal parts thriller, mystery, and legal procedural, Huston’s sixth novel is a gripping and fast-paced read.”
— Library Journal -
“A mystery with political intrigue, courtroom drama, and international controversy. Huston is a solid storyteller and brings it all to bear.”
— School LIbrary Journal -
“Experienced stage, screen, television and voice over actor Joe Barrett’s performance is perfectly matched with the book. He uses an excellent variety of voices that suit the characters. His portrayal of the opposing lawyer, a condescending and evil person, is perfect. The drama is enhanced by perfect tempo and pacing, and the suspense never sags.”
— SoundCommentary.com
Marine One Listener Reviews
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Janet Pennington, 11/27/2019
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" This book was amazing. It is a top-notch thriller that had me on the edge of my chair most of the way through. It has lots of legal twists and turns and a satisfying surprise ending. I can't recommend it more highly. "
— Nita, 2/19/2014 -
" Could have done without the bad language, but a good story, kept the suspense up pretty well throughout the book. "
— Cara, 2/18/2014 -
" The President's helicopter crashes on his way to Camp David. The French company that built it has to prove it was not a defect but sabotage. The book is decent up to a point and I learned a lot about helicopters but the plot has enough holes to drive a truck through and the denouement was incomplete. "
— Susan, 2/6/2014 -
" I liked this book. I enjoyed the insight into the legal world and trials along with the mystery aspect. "
— Sherry, 2/5/2014 -
" I really enjoyed this thriller - There were a few items that were left with no conclusion. However, sometimes I think this is a good idea, since it lets you use your brain to think, and decide whatever you wish the ending should be. "
— Dad, 2/4/2014 -
" I have not read this author in years and this title appealed to me. It is an excellant thriller with fast pacing, beleivable characters, and plenty of action and subterfuge! Recommended for any thriller junkie! "
— Corky, 2/2/2014 -
" This book grabbed me from the second paragraph and held on till the last page. Can't wait for Falcon Seven. "
— Gary, 2/1/2014 -
" I enjoyed this book...adventure, government, military, terrorism. Quite an exciting book. No holds barred and realistic. But no offensive language, profanity, etc. Fits right into what we deal with right now as a country. I liked his other books also. "
— Lorna, 1/21/2014 -
" Another better than average military/political/legal thriller from Huston...the hero Mike Nolan defends a French Helicoptor company in a civil suit from a crash that results in the death of the President...some surprising twists that result in a thrilling read!!! "
— Mark, 1/8/2014 -
" A very interesting plot. Characters were a little wooden and one dimensional. I certainly will read more by this author. "
— Sidnie, 1/8/2014 -
" very good, check more of his "
— Bob, 1/7/2014 -
" This is a fair mystery/legal thriller. The only problem is that it makes a mockery of legal ethics. "
— Bob, 1/4/2014 -
" This was the first James Huston book that I read, and I found a new writer that I like in the process. I liked that the book had several layers: an helicopter crash investigation, a political scandal, and a showdown between two lawyers. "
— Jessica, 12/30/2013 -
" Good story but too technical on some court scenes! "
— Luci, 11/17/2013 -
" Fast read, excellent thriller by a former Top Gun pilot who is now a lawyer and author. "
— Charlie, 11/16/2013 -
" enjoyed the flow of this story; only the ending stretched things a bit "
— Mark, 11/9/2013 -
" This was an interesting lawyer thriller. Good writing. Good story line. It was the first Huston book that I have read. I will read another. "
— Opa, 10/8/2013 -
" love this book it kept my interest and has a very surprising ending .Very well written "
— Peggy, 7/24/2013 -
" Washington and international political intrigue. Crafty lawyers. Fun. "
— Megowen, 6/10/2013 -
" A real thriller that educates and entertains with no cuss/French words. What a relief. "
— Allen, 4/17/2013 -
" Fun summer reading. Recommended by a colleague. Other reviews accurrate when they say "plot driven". Not a bad thing for light enjoyable reading if you enjoy a Grisham or Turow thriller. "
— Lou, 10/20/2012 -
" If you like John Grisham novels you will love this book it keeps you guessing until the end. Very well written. "
— Marc, 9/13/2012 -
" When the president?'s helicopter crashes and kills everyone on board, a lawyer/ex-helucopter pilot defends manufacturer against lawsuit. Hardly remember reading it. "
— Matthuvius, 7/21/2012 -
" interesting who done it! "
— Alison, 7/17/2012 -
" Entertaining and quick read, in the mold of a grisham-esque conspiracy to be unwound by the underestimated legal genius..... "
— Gregg, 12/21/2011 -
" I enjoyed this thriller about the death of the president in a downed helicopter and the attorney trying to get at the bottom of the crash; the story ended a bit abruptly but was a good read throughout. I will look for more books by this author. "
— Agatha, 12/11/2011 -
" The plot potential in this one was good enough to keep me reading but it was a struggle at times. The protagonist is a lawyer defending the manufacturer of Marine One which crashed killing everyone on board including POTUS. The author gets caught up in technical and legal jargon and repeats himself. "
— Chuck, 11/13/2011 -
" Fun read with as many twists as a helicopter ride. "
— Daniel, 9/11/2011 -
" Its an opportunity, by 2 partners of a small firm vs the U.S. Govt resources in this fictional thriller of legal, technical, and global intrigue. Fascinating throughout. "
— Don, 8/26/2011 -
" I've always been a sucker for courtroom drama. Throw in political twists and turns, and you've got a book much to my liking. "
— Kay, 8/19/2011 -
" Once again I have tried getting into a political thriller, it just does not interest me. The book seems good enough for that kind of thing, it is just my attempt to expand my horizons that went down in flames. "
— Norman, 8/7/2011 -
" This was the first time I have read this author. If you like legal suspense, I would recommend this. It was a little slow for me. I wasn't really engrossed until about 2/3 of the way through. "
— Jennifer, 7/14/2011 -
" I enjoyed this book -- very enthralling "
— John, 6/7/2011 -
" Fun read with as many twists as a helicopter ride. "
— Daniel, 5/1/2011 -
" Fun summer reading. Recommended by a colleague. Other reviews accurrate when they say "plot driven". Not a bad thing for light enjoyable reading if you enjoy a Grisham or Turow thriller. "
— Lou, 8/2/2010 -
" Interesting storyline. Engaging plot. Not extremely well written. Enjoyed listening to the audiobook. "
— Leigh, 6/11/2010 -
" This is a fair mystery/legal thriller. The only problem is that it makes a mockery of legal ethics. "
— Bob, 5/27/2010 -
" I enjoyed this book...adventure, government, military, terrorism. Quite an exciting book. No holds barred and realistic. But no offensive language, profanity, etc. Fits right into what we deal with right now as a country. I liked his other books also. "
— Lorna, 2/6/2010 -
" Entertaining and quick read, in the mold of a grisham-esque conspiracy to be unwound by the underestimated legal genius..... "
— Gregg, 1/15/2010 -
" This book grabbed me from the second paragraph and held on till the last page. Can't wait for Falcon Seven. "
— Gary, 1/9/2010 -
" I have not read this author in years and this title appealed to me. It is an excellant thriller with fast pacing, beleivable characters, and plenty of action and subterfuge! Recommended for any thriller junkie! "
— Corky, 11/17/2009 -
" First sentence "If my radio alarm had gone off, I would have known the president was dead." "
— Douglas, 10/29/2009 -
" very good, check more of his "
— Bob, 8/1/2009 -
" An entertaining lawyer adventure. A quick read. "
— Dj, 7/22/2009
About James W. Huston
James W. Huston (1953–2016) was the New York Times bestselling author of eight thrillers, including Fallout, Flash Point, and The Shadows of Power. A graduate of TOPGUN, he served as a Naval flight officer in F-14s on the USS Nimitz with the Jolly Rogers. He was a trial lawyer for the international law firm of Morrison Foerster and was involved in numerous high-profile cases.
About Joe Barrett
Joe Barrett, an actor and Audie Award and Earphones Award–winning narrator, has appeared both on and off Broadway as well as in hundreds of radio and television commercials.