From two former military officers and award-winning authors comes a chilling geopolitical thriller set in 2034, envisioning a naval clash between the US and China in the South China Sea that spirals into global chaos. On March 12, 2034, US Navy Commodore Sarah Hunt is on her flagship, the USS John Paul Jones, conducting a routine freedom of navigation patrol when her ship encounters a distressed, unflagged trawler. Meanwhile, US Marine aviator Major Chris "Wedge" Mitchell is testing new stealth technology over the Strait of Hormuz, only to find himself captured by Iranian forces by day's end. In a shocking turn of events, the Chinese Navy sinks Hunt's destroyer, revealing a coordinated effort between Iran and China, utilizing advanced cyber weaponry that leaves US defenses powerless. America's military confidence crumbles, ushering in a terrifying new era. This speculative fiction, co-authored by a decorated Marine veteran and a former NATO commander, delves into the minds of a diverse cast—Americans, Chinese, Iranians, Russians, and Indians—highlighting the miscalculations that lead to an international crisis. The narrative serves as a cautionary tale about the precarious balance of global power, reminding readers that the future depicted is alarmingly plausible and must be avoided.
James G. Stavridis Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)
