Tenth Man Down - Chris Ryan

Being more of a Tom Clancy fan, I only recently started reading Chris Ryan’s books but I am now thoroughly taken. Plunged into the heart of an African Conflict, Geordie Sharp and his team of ten SAS specialists are sent to train a government Special Forces unit in a seemingly routine assignment, but as they discover it is anything but. As the unit is sent to dispense with a rebel group controlling a near by diamond mine, Geordie suspects that all may not be as it seems. As the leader of the government force becomes increasingly obsessive about gaining control of the mine, Geordie discovers he ... more

Tenth Man is by far the worst of Chris Ryan's books I have read to date. The other books I have read by this author (including Stand By, Stand By and Zero Option) although obviously fiction have been within the realms of reality. However, I fount that "Tenth Man Down" went too far with inclusions such as Witch Doctors, large African Diamonds ans such. This only spoilt the book totally. For those who have read other Ryan books and feel that they 'got to know' Geordie Sharp - the main character, this book will change your view of him in a negative way and in my opinion discourage you from buying ... more

I love the SAS and know alot about them and "Tenth Man Down" was just what I was looking for in a good read about the World's most elite fighting force. There should certainly be more SAS fiction around if this is anything to bo by. This book is actually one of Ryan's best fiction books! It isn't quite as good as "The Kremlin Device" but is sill none the less a superb read. If you are into action, adventure and the SAS this book is definitely for you! I highly recommend you but this and his other books for that mattter. Go out and buy it now and i can guarantee you'll not put it down. You'll ... more