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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5)
Genre: Fiction / Thriller / Military Fiction / Aviation Fiction / Techno-Thriller

Book Review:
''Day of the Cheetah'' by Dale Brown is a classic techno-thriller that rockets toward a breathtaking and shattering finale. Once perfected, the aircraft nicknamed ''DreamStar'' will be America's new air-superiority fighter and the world's deadliest combat-ready weapon. Even the advanced ''Cheetah,'' a heavily modified two-seater F-15E, is beginning to show its age—relegated to being the older, less ''intelligent'' cousin of DreamStar.

But unknown to the Cheetah's pilot, Lieutenant Colonel Pat McLanahan—former navigator of the B-52 ''Old Dog''—a KGB mole has infiltrated the DreamStar project. When the mole hijacks the superplane, it is up to McLanahan to get the fighter back, despite the overwhelming odds stacked against him.

Brown delivers thrilling dogfights, nail-biting suspense, and convincing characters in this ultimate novel of high-tech aviation. The flying sequences are terrific, authentic, and gripping. If you enjoy Tom Clancy, Stephen Coonts, or military aviation fiction, Day of the Cheetah is a must-read. Highly recommended!