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Fascinating topic, thought-provoking story, August 9, 2009
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Laura Wheeler |
Arnaldo Ricciulli has a great imagination, and it shows through in "Hurricane!" Packed with romance, drama, action, and reminders of how climate change can affect us all, "Hurricane!" is a fun read for anyone. As a sucker for romance, I found the love story particularly intriguing, but it truly has something for everyone. I would highly recommend this great book!
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Global Warming, June 4, 2009
Hurricane by Arnaldo Ricciulli
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Daniel Mayhew was a weather researcher. He found storms exhilarating but knew they were deadly. He developed a theory to dissipate a storm before it could come to shore. "Sub-Zero could prevent loss of lives, property and save billions of dollars. Kelly recognizes the threat of global warming. She develops a theory concerning a category 6 hurricane. She suggests the government buys up coastal land and allow it to return to nature. Of course both Daniel and Kelly's solutions are unpopular with the government and received little support from most people. Once the two of them begin to work together things begin to happen. A secret organization known as Lucky Thirteen (made up mostly of oil tycoons) is determined to stop Daniel and Kelly. Then the unthinkable happens. A category 6 is building. Will Daniel's Sub-Zero work? Can they implement it in time to save Daniel's father?
The plot is remarkable. Daniel and Kelly are interesting characters. The scene between Daniel, Alex, Phil and Pat was well done. Pat and Phil each had distinctive voices.
It is obvious the purpose behind the writing of this book. The author wanted to shine focus on Global Warming. Arnaldo Ricciulli you succeed. As citizens of planet Earth, we should all be interest in preserving nature. Kelly made a lot of sense when she discussed retuning the coastline to nature. Will it ever happen? I doubt it. Just as the plot demonstrated, people are greedy and only willing to look out for themselves.
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Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Hurricane by Arnaldo Ricciulli
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Daniel Mayhew, a brilliant weather researcher, works with Kelly Delaney, totally dedicated to protecting the environment, to build Sub-Zero, a hurricane suppression system. When Kelly’s theories about a Category Six hurricane are proven true, Sub-Zero is pressed into service. Unknown to either of them, General Stefano Lowe, part of a shadowy group known as the “Lucky Thirteen”, is out to stop them. As Daniel and Kelly fight to disperse the storm, Kelly’s family asks her to come home. They’re convinced the world is entering the “End of Times”. Meanwhile, Daniel’s father—ignoring the signs of a storm approaching, goes sailing. General Stefano Lowe is electrocuted trying to sabotage the system, and the Sub-Zero system successfully disperses the storm. Later, Daniel’s father is found—alive! Taking him to the hospital, Kelly and Daniel realize that they have a future together—even as another storm starts to build.
My thoughts
“Hurricane” reads likes it could be a movie of the week. Not that that is a bad thing. The first two thirds of the book develops the characters and we get to know them and what motivates them. The last third is all about the storm and whether or not these characters will survive. Daniel Mayhew, the lead character develops the hurricane suppression system, and tries to find out why the government backed out of developing yet. Will he be able to use it when the big one hits? Arnaldo Ricciulli story is an interesting one and he created some likable and unlikable characters. I give him kudos for creating this book. What I didn’t like was the smaller the normal typeface and the small margins on the pages. This jammed so many words onto one page, I found it hard to read clearly.
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LABELS: 3 STAR FICTION
Attention Grabber! , August 2, 2009
By Mick ( Wisconsin)
2012 Hurricane! grabs your attention as Daniel and his crew is out observing a wild hurricane. However, this is the last time his group wants to be with him observing hurricanes as they are tired of almost getting killed. Daniel finds himself alone and heads back home--home to an alcoholic father. Daniel gets a part-time job teaching.
At a meeting Daniel sees Kelly who works for The National Hurricane Center. Daniel proposes a solution to stop hurricanes in their tracks. Kelly finds it ridiculous and costly. She has a plan of her own.
Back at the National Hurricane Center, her plan is also shot down. She heads back home to her parents who are very religious Witnesses. Shocked, she finds her 18-year-old sister is going to get married.
2012 Hurricane! shares about the lives of people you care about and you are glad to see how they try to save our environment. Daniel and Kelly get a `gig' together that teaches kids across the country how to help save our earth.
I recommend this book! Will this book show the end of times in 2012 or will it survive?
Hold On to Your Hat!, August 2, 2009
By: Cassie Mae ( USA)
This book is exciting and keeps you on your toes about hurricanes, the daily lives of people and their families and ways to possibly help stop the hurricanes.
You see what people must feel when a hurricane is approaching them and rips through their area they live in. You learn how people are trying to help prevent such disastrous hurricanes by saving our environment and an interesting way Daniel, one of the main characters, comes up with a plan to do so. You will even get to see sketches of the plans that were thought out.
You feel you know these people and do not want any of them to get hurt. Some of the people who are very religious believe the end is near and start to preach about it to their daughter, Kelly, the other main character in the book. Kelly and Daniel work together very well teaching and trying to save the possibility of 'the end of the world.'
I recommend this book to anyone that wants a great fast paced book to read.
Hurricane Thriller , August 1, 2009
By: Jennifer S Location: Ball Ground, GA United States
Wow! This thriller grabbed my attention. I was initially drawn to this book because of its title. I grew up in NC, where hurricanes were followed each season. Their paths, their turns, their impeding arrival and finally their destruction were carefully watched by the residents of the coastal towns, those with beachfront vacation homes and those living inland who had faced hurricane fury themselves. Their size, number and destruction made them a force to be scared of.
Arnaldo Ricciulli creates a novel based on the hurricane, but not just any hurricane a deadly category six. Daniel and Kelly are his too main characters, and he does an excellent job developing these characters throughout the novel. You will be able to guess their moves and predict their emotions by the end of the book. You will sigh in frustration when they hit roadblock after roadblock when it comes to their ideas and plans to save people from deadly hurricanes. The other main character, though it is a group, not one character, the Lucky Thirteen, this sinister group has an evil motive when it comes to hurricanes, and Daniel and Kelly fall victim to their evil plots.
As you read through this book, you will enjoy the suspense that comes from reading a thriller but you won't be able to push aside the feeling that this could be real. We all saw the damage caused my Hurricane Katrina. We all experienced the extremely high gas prices that seemed to stay higher longer than needed. Could a group like the Lucky Thirteen exist? Read this book and see what you think.
Hurricane Thriller , July 31, 2009
By: Louise Kennedy "Internet shopper"
( Lake Worth, Fl United States) - See all my reviews
Hurricane by Arnaldo Riccuilli is interesting reading especially if you are in an area that could be hit by a hurricane or have been in a hurricane. It has enough action and plot to be a successful movie.
Daniel Mayhew is a weather researcher who developed a plan to use liquid nitrogen placed in navy vessals to cool the water in order to dissipate hurricanes. A co-worker Kelly Delaney had a different plan to tear down coastal properties in order to save lives as she felt that a Category 6 hurricane was a real possibility in the near future. Daniel presented his plan to the proper authorities who were headed by a General and they laughed at his ideas. Daniel was upset by this and quit to return to his hometown. At this point in the book you get to know his family. He decides to attend Englewood College and works on a plan to develop biofuel for automobiles. He is really working on improving his plan to weaken hurricans through liquid nitrogen. Kelly in the meantime presents her ideas of saving lives in hurricane situations. When her ideas are not accepted she also quits and moves back to her hometown. She ends up connected with Daniel again by a chance meeting at Englewood College.
Daniel improves his ideas and gets a second change to present them but is unaware that the General and a group known as the "Lucky Thirteen" are plotting against him to make his plan fail. The success of Daniel's plan would mean the "Lucky Thirteen" would lose money. Daniel's plan is accepted and funded. Once everything is in place a huge hurricane developes and Daniel get's to put his plan to work.
There is more action with the storm coming, Daniel's father gets lost at sea and the final outcome. If made into a movie or tv movie this story could be very action packed and keep you interested.
Batten Down the Hatches, There is a Big Wind Coming! , July 30, 2009
By: Rseifert
A famous seaman once said "there she blows". Now do not let me confuse you, the seaman was talking about a whale and this book is about a hurricane. The link is they both do a lot of blowing and a lot of Floridians will be making that same statement when the ultimate storm hits them. If your into natural catastrophic events then this fast paced novel by Arnaldo Ricciulli is for you. We have a mega hurricane heading for Florida, a state that is still in panic mode due to a particularly active hurricane season. It looks like the storm heading their way could cover most of central Florida, including Orlando!
The main character in this story is Daniel, who is a scientist with an idea called project sub-zero. Sub-zero is a project that hopefully will decrease the intensity of a high class hurricane before it can do a lot of damage. Early in the story Daniel meets a fellow scientist Kelly and together they try to convince the powers that be to invest in the project and have it available before the next big storm hits. This story is much more than a story about hurricanes. We also get involved in Daniel's and Kelly's families and see how those relations evolve during this crisis.
Thriller, July 30, 2009
By: www.bookshipper.blogspot.com/ "www.bookshippe...
( Montreal, Quebec) - See all my reviews
I absolutely loved the premise - dealing with Hurricanes and the weather - introduced by two very likeable and fun main characters - Daniel and Kelly who separately are working on projects that would "adjust and fight" some of the biggest weather issues in our day. However, they are being regarded as minor glitches by the government, but a secret organization known as the Lucky Thirteen are taking them very seriously and plan of taking them down. Once Daniel and Kelly join forces, they will find themselves in a huge time crunch in order to ward off a horrible storm sent by mother nature. Will they be able to do it? and at what cost?
I thought the premise of this book was fascinating, not to mention very timely. I always like books that build up into a crescendo - especially if it deals with a force of nature that man is battling (or trying to).
Hurricane: You'll Get Blown Away! , July 30, 2009
By: G. Reba
( Panama City, FL) - See all my reviews
A wild ride from beginning to end! `Hurricane' combines stories and headlines from today and takes us to a possible future not so far away. Mother Nature has been getting a bit more unpredictable with each passing year. Storms are stronger, winds blow harder, and hurricanes are more destructive. Kelly Delaney is trying to warn everyone of the impending arrival of a category six hurricane, but her voice falls on deaf ears. Daniel Mayhew is intent upon finding a way to lessen the severity of these monster storms before they reach land, but his proposals are consistently denied. What gives? It's almost as if someone wants the destruction to occur? Who would stand to benefit from such an outcome? Enter the "Lucky Thirteen"; a group consisting of major oil companies and a few other well to do men who use the mass chaos generated by such disasters to increase their unending wealth. Will truth prevail?
Author Arnaldo Ricciulli presents his work as a fictional tale...nothing more, nothing less. But...is it so hard to imagine a group such as the "Lucky Thirteen" pulling the strings on the ultimate puppet show so as to line their own pockets? Sadly, no. Today's world leaves much room for underhanded deeds and shady dealings, but it's nice to know that there are still good people out fighting for what's right. This novel is a great combination of story telling prowess and creative future advancements which allows the reader to cross the blurred line of reality and fiction to experience this tale first hand. With characters you will come to love, Ricciulli draws you in that much more! Strap in for a whirlwind ride through a storm so intense it could end a century....or is it just the beginning? Happy reading...
The "evil cabal" was too much for me to believe, June 2, 2009
By: Charles Ashbacher "(cashbacher@yahoo.com)"
(Marion, Iowa United States( cashbacher@yahoo.com) ) - See all my reviews
There is one major flaw in this book, the inclusion of the shadowy group that plans to profit from hurricane disasters by doing what they can to allow them to happen. The members of the group control companies that manage rebuilding after disasters and speculate in oil futures. An American General is one of the plotters and the idea that such a person would commit treason for profits is difficult to accept.
Daniel Mayhew is a brilliant man engaged in weather research and he believes that he has found a way to use submarines to reduce the power of hurricanes. The project is called "Sub-Zero" and the tactic is to move a group of submarines into the eye of the storm and turn on cooling units that will cool the water and remove the force that gives hurricanes their strength. Additional funding for the project is blocked by General Stefano Lowe, a member of the "Lucky Thirteen" group that plans to profit from the destruction wrought from hurricanes. Global warming and the consequent dramatic rise in ocean temperature have created a situation where a hurricane of the previously unimaginable strength of Category 6 can be created. Such a storm is so powerful that the wave surge would be higher than nearly all of the land in Florida, meaning that an evacuation would be impossible. A Category 6 hurricane forms and there is a desperate attempt to flee from the destruction.
I must admit that I have a personal bias against stories where the plot relies on the existence of shadowy groups that manipulate disasters and situations for profits. To me, it is a simplistic device used to explain away or create a desired situation. That stated; the idea that a group would plot to allow nearly the entire state of Florida to be wiped away and millions killed in the process is overkill, even for people who more readily accept such premises. Given the ongoing debate over the reality of climate change, the book would have been better if the forces opposing "Sub-Zero" would have been based on the denial of climate change rather than the reliance on the "evil cabal." There is certainly still enough of that belief in existence to sustain the story and it would have been much more realistic.
Global Warming, June 4, 2009
By: BookReviewsByDebra "Book Reviews By Debra" ( Hawesville, KY USA) - See all my reviews
Daniel Mayhew was a weather researcher. He found storms exhilarating but knew they were deadly. He developed a theory to dissipate a storm before it could come to shore. "Sub-Zero could prevent loss of lives, property and save billions of dollars. Kelly recognizes the threat of global warming. She develops a theory concerning a category 6 hurricane. She suggests the government buys up coastal land and allow it to return to nature. Of course both Daniel and Kelly's solutions are unpopular with the government and received little support from most people. Once the two of them begin to work together things begin to happen. A secret organization known as Lucky Thirteen (made up mostly of oil tycoons) is determined to stop Daniel and Kelly. Then the unthinkable happens. A category 6 is building. Will Daniel's Sub-Zero work? Can they implement it in time to save Daniel's father?
Ultimate Storm has much potential. With a little work can be a fabulous book. The plot is remarkable. The dialogue is often difficult. At times is a little stiff and contrived. Daniel and Kelly are interesting characters. The scene between Daniel, Alex, Phil and Pat was well done. Pat and Phil each had distinctive voices.
It is obvious the purpose behind the writing of this book. The author wanted to shine focus on Global Warming. Arnaldo Ricciulli you succeed. As citizens of planet Earth, we should all be interest in preserving nature. Kelly made a lot of sense when she discussed retuning the coastline to nature. Will it ever happen? I doubt it. Just as the plot demonstrated, people are greedy and only willing to look out for themselves.
By: Lonna H. ( Chesapeake, Va)
Daniel Mayhew is a weather researcher with a wild idea about dispersing hurricanes before they can make landfall. Kelly Delaney works for the National Hurricane Center and feels that coastal land should be given back to nature. She also faces criticism at her mention of a Category 6 hurricane. These two unlikely partners team up in an effort to save lives from future deadly storms. They manage to convince the government to fund the "Sub-Zero" project designed to combat these storms. As with any good thriller, they are blocked at every turn by the "Lucky Thirteen" a wealthy group of men fueled only by their greed.
In this action packed novel by Arnaldo Ricciull the reader is taken on a thrill ride with many twists and turns. Will Kelly and Daniel be able to save the world or will we succumb to the force of the impending storm? I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking to read in an exciting pager turner.
By: M. Stanhope "Defining normal..."
( Chesapeake, VA)
As everyone knows, a hurricane depending on its force can be one of Mothers Nature's most destructive forces on earth. What if it could be bottled? Well of course that can't be done, but, what if the power and energy could be reduced bringing the force to a manageable level, before it hits land? Wouldn't you want to find a way to cause the least damage and to allow everyone time to maybe get out of the way? Well, hang on and start turning the pages with this book because Kelly Delaney, one of the main characters, is telling you a "category SIX" - hurricane the biggest ever is on its way.
Now, on the other side, you've got project "Sub-Zero", the man behind it - a well experienced weather researcher named Daniel Mayhew, the other main character, you know they met right? His projects main goal is to take the force out of the wind. The second goal is to have others believe it can be done. This is done by using assets we already have, submarines w - how cool is that - except they need some modifications, some really neat modifications.
This story Hurricane, by author Arnaldo Ricciulli, covers the "GOOD": Daniel and Kelly trying to help everyone, including saving his dad; the "BAD" the "Lucky Thirteen" group that tries to stop them and who are out for profit; then the "UGLY" - the hurricanes, a category six hurricane and its destruction. I recommend this page turner of a book.
Gabina , March 29, 2010
www.gabina40.webs.com
What would you do to prevent death and destruction from a huge storm or hurricane? Imagine being able to create a system that could dissipate a storm and make sure it never reached hurricane force. Daniel Mayhew invented something called Sub-Zero that could do just that. He presented it to the National Hurricane Center and it was approved by most of the members. But, there is a group called the Lucky 13 that would not relish its success and will do anything to discredit him and make sure the project never gets off the ground.
Daniel finds hurricanes exciting, exhilarating even though he understands their dangers. Creating the Sub-Zero, which could prevent the loss of property, lives and destruction would save billions of dollars to anywhere these hurricanes or devastating storms hit. Kelly Delaney, who also works for the Hurricane Center, understands the threat to global warming and develops her own theory and presents it. She is concerned that category 6 hurricane storms will eventually be a thing of the present and suggests that the government buy up all of the coastal land and allow it to return to nature. However, both plans are unpopular and without government support there would be little chance either would be successful.
When Daniel is successful in getting the government to fund his program the group called the Lucky 13 has to find to away to discredit him and the program too. As these unscrupulous people convince Daniel’s father that he stole his money for his own purposes and not for what it was intended and then falsified papers making it seem that the project was over budget, it appeared the end had finally come even before this project could be implemented.
Daniel is a weather researcher with many wild ideas about stopping hurricanes before they make landfall. Kelly’s predictions about category 6 storms are related to deaf ears. But, what would happen if a storm of this magnitude was brewing and no one did anything to prepare for it or believed it was going to happen? Well, you would have a group of wealthy men whose only goal is to make money off of the destruction, deaths and devastation caused by these storms. The more damage, the deaths, the more destruction the more money their construction and oil companies would make during the reconstruction process.
Arnaldo Ricculli takes the reader on a dangerous ride through many storms and one impending storm that could destroy the world. A book about global warming, a topic that is relevant and important. Caring about the environment is important and Daniel and Kelly team up to stop the storm and teach the children of the state of Florida about hurricane safety in a well -crafted program they both create in order to teach children how dangerous hurricanes can be. Will Daniel ever get to implement his project? Will it work to decrease the density, volume and size of this catastrophic storm? How will this change Daniel’s fathers poor perception of him and Kelly’s about her.
As the sixth storm called Finale, sounds final approaches and turns into more than a Category 5 but a 6 the entire state of Florida is practically destroyed and the Lucky 13 are thrilled, until they find out that Daniel’s project might be approved and used to help save lives, devastation and more. This would ruin their financial successes and not allow them to continue their plans of short selling stocks, earning billions in from reconstruction fees and raising oil prices. Even worse, no one wanted to believe Kelly when he read outs of the storm showed its impending strength, with others did not agree with her. With a boss that backed her up she and Daniel were flown to an emergency meeting to discuss their options for the coming crisis.
Added to this Kelly’s parents who were certain the end of the world was near and Daniel’s father who had little faith in him or his project, we have many serious and tragic situations that could not be avoided. Kelly and Daniel made their presentation regarding the Sub-Zero program and hoped it would work. But, would it and did it?
Finale created an impact that cost lives, destruction and many people close to both Daniel and Kelly lost their lives, their homes and more. Sub-Zero is put into service with Daniel in command. General Lowe is ordered to do stop it at any cost. What happens will surprise the reader? The descriptions of the storm, the damage it does and the speed it accelerates will make everyone hope that someone somewhere does create a Sub-Zero to help downgrade these storms.
Whether it works or the entire state is wiped out you will have to read for yourself. Whether Daniel’s father ever realizes that he and sister Gabby are faithful to him and to not his other two sons. Whether Kelly’s family comes to accept Daniel even though he does not accept their religious beliefs and that the end of the world is near, you will have to read this face paced, storm packed, rain soaking novel and find out for yourself. Characters that are well developed, a storyline that was easy to follow and a storm that raged that you could vividly picture and feel the intensity on each page, I would definitely recommend this book as an interesting read.
Fran Lewis: reviewer
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