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reviews | 37 BOOK PRIMAL VENGEANCE (KINDLE EDITION) Author: Jack Silkstone Print Length: 254 pages Price: €3.98 Publication Date: 4 June, 2012 Sold by: Amazon Digital Services ASIN: B0089559MC PRIMAL VENGEANCE FOLLOWS on from PRIMAL Unleashed and is the third book in the PRIMAL series. The Primal team of elite operatives are back in Jack Silkstone's military action thriller where you can't but cheer on the good guys. Follow the Primal Elite Operations THE HUNGER GAMES (2012) Director: Gary Ross Writers: Gary Ross (screenplay), Suzanne Collins (novel) Genre: Action/Adventure/Sci-Fi Certification: Run Time: 2 hrs 22 min Rental Release Date: 03 Sept 2012 Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Toby Jones, Wes Bentley, Woody Harrelson, Lenny Kravitz, Elizabeth Banks, Stanley Tucci & Donald Sutherland DVD Team of Bishop, Mirza, Mitch as they battle their way from the Gulf of Aden through South Sudan and Shanghai and back to Abu Dhabi. When they find a Chinese Oil Companies tanker laden with MBTs, APCs, BM-21s all intended for a Sudanese Politician and his Janjaweed tribal warriors, who are hell-bent on reaping the benefits of this oil-enriched land but first they must clear South Sudan of its inhabitants by any means necessary. And so the Primal team take action, this leads them on a collision course with a Chinese mercenary and his lethal enforcers. In a David versus Goliath-based war, the Primal team must help recruit, train and equip the locals to stop the Chinese influencing the balance of power in South Sudan. Another great read from Silkstone. About the author: Jack Silkstone is a writer with a background in military intelligence, counter-intelligence and special operations. "Guys don't want to read about vampires and trolls. I've written the sort of book I'd like to read; hard-core action, lots of guns, cutting edge military technology, and no small dose of testosterone fuelled violence." - Jack Silkstone www.primalunleashed.com Katniss is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy (Harrelson). Some partnerships are made by choice and some are played out for the camera. If she's ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love. www.thehungergames.co.uk GAME FIFA 13 THE SCI-FI THRILLER The Hunger Games, based on the best-selling epic novels, is set in the ruins of what was once North America. Every year the Capitol of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. Part twisted entertainment, part government intimidation tactic, the Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which these 24 'Tributes' must fight with one another until one survivor remains. When her little sister is picked to compete, Katniss Everdeen (Lawrence) volunteers in her place. Pitted against highly-trained tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives, FIFA 13 CAPTURES all the drama and reality of the real game. The game creates a true battle for possession across the entire pitch, delivers freedom and creativity in attack, and connects fans to the heartbeat of the sport - and to each other - through EA SPORTS Football Club. FIFA13 features five breakthrough gameplay and revolutionary AI, dribbling, ball control and physical play, as well as engaging online features and live services. This year marks the largest and deepest game in FIFA history and elevates the role of the franchise as Soccer's Social Network, where fans connect, compete and share with millions of others around the world. Plus, new animations have been developed for off-balance shots, 180° shots, and celebrations. Complete authenticity with over 500 officially licensed clubs and more than 15,000 players. www.ea.com/fifa-soccer-13 Genre: Sport - Platform: PS3, Xbox 360, PC & Wii - PEGI: 3 - Price: €69.97-€49.97 (gamestop.ie) Release: 28 Sept 2012 - ©2012 Electronic Arts Inc. All Rights Reserved www.military.ie THE DEFENCE FORCES MAGAZINE

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