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We've all heard about the signs: I'm a disaster junkie. By this, I mean that I cannot seem to resist disaster movies to my husband's great chagrin and novels as well. I think it may be due to the fact that I was born in '71 and remember watching too many made-for-tv disaster flicks to count. It was quite an interesting read, though I will admit that somewhere along the way, I got a bit distracted by the increasing unbelievability of the way the main c.

They just seemed to be leading charmed lives. This resolved itself a bit at the end, but by then I'd gotten used to everyone surviving against insurmountable odds and instead of lending a more realistic feel to the novel, it just annoyed me. Still, there is something to be said for how much time and energy the author spent in trying to help us get to know the characters as "real" people.

The inner struggles and angst was perhaps more realistic than many other novels of this ilk, though in the end, many of them settled into cliched roles. It took longer than I expected for the "jerk who's only concerned about himself" character to appear, but sure enough, he did. The end of the book felt somewhat rushed, as though once the final wave struck, the author was through with the story and just tacked on a bit more to keep it from stopping cold. I would have liked a bit less of the "running for you life from each successive wave" and a bit more of how everyone coped with the aftermath.

In general, I enjoyed the book because I have always enjoyed this genre, but when it was all said and done, I was left feeling marginally disappointed. Still, I would recommend the book to anyone who likes this kind of story. I certainly have read worse. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Preview — Rogue Wave by Boyd Morrison. Rogue Wave by Boyd Morrison. This book was previously published as The Palmyra Impact.

Paperback , pages. Published November 30th by Pocket Books first published January 30th To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Rogue Wave , please sign up. Lists with This Book. I was just looking for a quick fun timepass read, I was NOT ready for so much heart-wrenching turmoil! Such a sad ending Will try to write a detailed review later after my mind more or less stop reeling from the devastating blowout of nonstop experiencing the excuse my Dammit, dammit, dammit!

Will try to write a detailed review later after my mind more or less stop reeling from the devastating blowout of nonstop experiencing the excuse my pun tsunami of emotional roller-coaster thrillride. Jun 20, Pauline rated it really liked it. The author has the habit of explaining every object, every incident, every acronym, etc.

Yes, the details give the readers more context and certainly help them understand things that aren't common knowledge, but the length of the details cause a hindrance to the suspense and adrenaline rush of what was happening or would happen next. Perhaps this is a personal preference and others may find the extra details comforting, it certainly does not undermine the real story. Jul 31, Books rated it really liked it Shelves: Rogue Wave is a fast-paced, adrenaline-fueling disaster novel that is based on the very real possibility of a mega tsunami caused by a meteor impact.

There is also the two doe-eyed, boy crazy, giggling teenage girls, of which the one proves to be such a useless character she has to be dragged from one disaster to another. Mia served absolutely no purpose. I said earlier on that Kai and Rachel have god complexes, and I stand by that. Others may find their actions heroic, but the time they wasted to get their own family to safety was unnecessary. Yet, they are characters I liked and I rooted for them, unlike Teresa and Mia whom I hoped would be swept away by the mega tsunami. A lot of the action scenes in this book have clearly been inspired by popular movies, but it still all adds up to make Rogue Wave a terrific read with a solid ending.

Und der Schluss ist letztlich genauso platt, wie die beschriebenen Orte nach den Tsunamis. It was quite an interesting read, though I will admit that somewhere along the way, I got a bit distracted by the increasing unbelievability of the way the main c I'm a disaster junkie. Auf das Sprachliche werde ich am Ende der Rezension noch einmal eingehen.

Todesflut verbindet Informatives mit einer spannenden Geschichte. Zu der Handlung selbst kann man nicht allzu viel sagen, ohne zu viel zu verraten. Ich fand das Buch aber unglaublich spannend und haben sehr mitgefiebert. Jul 09, Sharron rated it it was amazing. It's fast paced and very much like a disaster film so if you like that sort of film you'll like this book. The chapters are short so it's ideal if you don't have much time but I didn't find it easy to put down! Yes it's a bit over the top just like disaster movies tend to be but given that, the subject is something totally believeable, after the recent floods all over the world and the I really enjoyed this book and it's not something that I would have chosen had I not read The Noah's Ark Quest.

Yes it's a bit over the top just like disaster movies tend to be but given that, the subject is something totally believeable, after the recent floods all over the world and the earth quakes and the tsunami in Indonesia, it is not a totally inconceivable plot. Boyd Morrison is a good writer from the two books I have read and I will certainly try his next one. The only thing I have to criticize it over is the number of acronyms used n the beginning of the book there were a couple of pages where I totall got bogged down with capital letters and a bit confused, they have been necessary but not in a short space!

Thankfully though after the initial onslaught, they died away and I could get into the book. All in all, a jolly good read: Jul 28, Matt rated it liked it. As I began this book, I found a review here that mentioned that the book is all action, all the time. There was no 'rest' for the reader and the events kept happening, one after the other. Now, I can see why. While Morrison writes a good story, there is no end to the madness, which piles one issue onto another.

The premise is good, especially after the Japanese tsunami this past Spring. The ideas are well researched and the plot is somewhat credible. I am so pleased to see that we are not off in As I began this book, I found a review here that mentioned that the book is all action, all the time. I am so pleased to see that we are not off in some distant impossible realm with things that could never happen.

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That said, I think the book is too 'television movie' with one thing going wrong after another. I found myself wondering if this would be the last end-game for one of the characters, but the waves kept coming and the deaths along with them.

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I suppose because my book library has some gems I wanted to read, I rushed the book, but I did not find it overly stellar. Then again, that is just my opinion! A thoroughly enjoyable, utterly gripping disaster novel - I wanted the world to stop while I read it. I've had my issues with Boyd Morrison's mystery thrillers but I have no problem with giving this the full five stars. It's difficult to imagine how a disaster novel could be any better than this. I'm not sure it will do much for Hawaii tourism, though.

Better stick to the mountains Apr 23, Amanda rated it it was amazing Shelves: I love a good disaster novel - and Rogue Wave absolutely qualifies. The action moves fast, often not giving you time to process what just happened before the next big thing. I didn't want to put it down. Sep 09, Nicole R rated it really liked it. The Ark , Morrison's debut novel, was in my Top 10 last year, which is really high praise from me for a thriller, and I have been chomping at the bit to get to his sophomore publication. Rogue Wave was equally action-packed and scientifically-plausible but lacked that "something special" that the debut novel had.

Kai Tanaka is a tsunami scientist on Oahu with the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center; as assistant director, his job is to monitor the submarine earthquakes along the Pacific Rim and determi The Ark , Morrison's debut novel, was in my Top 10 last year, which is really high praise from me for a thriller, and I have been chomping at the bit to get to his sophomore publication.

Kai Tanaka is a tsunami scientist on Oahu with the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center; as assistant director, his job is to monitor the submarine earthquakes along the Pacific Rim and determine which of them have the potential to cause tsunami. On Memorial Day, he is a part of a skeleton staff at the PTWC when a fairly small earthquake occurs, but it's not along the PacRim, it's coming from the middle of a continental plate which is geologically impossible!

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Not only that, but this relatively small earthquake has created a mega-tsunami reaching feet in height! As Kai works to evacuate the shoreline of Oahu, the most densely populated shoreline in the United States, he must choose between warning the general public and saving his friends and family. Ah, science, how I love you! This book, of course, made me research tsunami because, honestly, a foot high wave seemed too far-fetched - especially considering the Asian tsunami of was about 60 feet high. However, these mega-tsunami have been happening even since !

There was a wave in Alaska that was over 1, feet high! Scientists believe that mega-tsunamis are not only plausible, but likely in the Hawaiian island. The science of calculating the height of wave: I love the realistic nature of Morrison's books even if it is on the more extreme side. So, what had me just a little less excited about this book than The Ark? While I liked the characters in Rogue Wave I didn't find them nearly as fascinating as the characters in The Ark ; this is most likely because I tend to prefer to read about kick-ass single people who rock their career field than family-oriented characters hmmm, could that be due to the lifestyle I lead?!

Also, while both books have lots of great science, I really liked the biblical implications in The Ark and kept hoping for another layer of the tsunami story. Overall, The Ark was the perfect storm of ingredients for me that made it phenomenal! Rogue Wave is non-stop action from start to finish that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat, and hesitant to visit Waikiki Beach ever again! I am already anticipating Morrison's next novel, The Vault , which comes out this summer. Jul 22, Ellie Ballinger rated it really liked it Shelves: My version of this book was titled 'The Tsunami Coundown', and is the reason I was drawn to it.

I have just graduated with a degree in geography and have always had an interest in natural hazards. The story follows Kai, assistant director at the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre, and the difficult decisions he has to make to try and save as many people as possible from an imminent tsunami, including his fami My version of this book was titled 'The Tsunami Coundown', and is the reason I was drawn to it.

The story follows Kai, assistant director at the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre, and the difficult decisions he has to make to try and save as many people as possible from an imminent tsunami, including his family. Thanks to the events in and , there is now a greater, if basic, awareness of tsunamis around the globe. Having just finished a geography degree I also have a little more in-depth knowledge. Part of me was a little cynical before reading this book, and I was expecting there to be a lot of gaps in the scientific knowledge.

However I was pleasantly surprised. Morrison has clearly done a lot of research, and the scientific background and explanations are mostly accurate and based on fact.



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The cause of the tsunami in this novel could theoretically happen, but hasn't yet thank goodness! Although there have been predictions of what could happen in this scenario, nothing is certain, which allowed Morrison a bit of creativity in his story, whilst keeping it credible. Although it's based on fact, it is like any typic disaster movie or novel. The main characters will get themselves out of a fatal situation, only to find themselves in another one in the next chapter. From start to finish the action never stops.

This book is fast paced, and the countdown to the next 'wave' at the start of each chapter highlights the urgency of the situation. The lead group of characters are likeable, and their mostly selfless actions makes the reader even more hopeful to see them survive the tragedy with every page turned. It is not hard to forget that people have had to live the horrors of these events in the recent past. Although parts of it are over dramatised and perhaps a little unrealistic, the novel is rooted in facts and I enjoyed reading it.

Oct 12, Suspense Magazine rated it it was amazing. This thriller starts out fast and speeds up. Kai Tanaka, loving father of thirteen-year-old Lani and equally loving husband of Rachel, finds he must risk his job with the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center to save his family. An event unprecedented in human history, but one which has actually been predicted for some time, could throw his world into chaos. Kai is acting director of the PTWC when strange events start occurring.

Most of the staff is absent or unavailable. Kai and Reggie are alone in th This thriller starts out fast and speeds up. Kai and Reggie are alone in the center when an earthquake registers in the south Pacific where one has never occurred. Sensors meant to relay data from various islands then mysteriously fail.