Straits of Fire: A Novel of World War III

“Realistic and Frightening” • “A Must Read” • “Captivating” Straits of Fire plunges readers into the tense opening act of a new world war. As the next installment in The Eagle & The Dragon Series, this military technothriller captures the razor’s edge of geopolitics where power, deception, and firepower collide. For decades, Pax Americana’s Navy kept the sea lanes open and the global order intact. But Beijing’s ambitions have outgrown its patience. While the world watches Chinese carriers mass in the Taiwan Strait, the real trap is being laid thousands of miles away. In the Persian Gulf, American forces are lured into a spiraling confrontation with Iran—an orchestrated crisis meant to bleed U.S. attention and stretch its forces thin. Inside the halls of power in Beijing, the People’s Liberation Army has spent years preparing for the unthinkable: a lightning strike to seize Taiwan before the West can react. Airborne divisions wait in shadowed hangars, missile brigades stand fueled and silent, and a covert network of intelligence operatives works to blind American satellites. Yet it’s the quiet deal with Tehran—an audacious geopolitical feint—that may tip the first domino of war. From the windswept decks of a Philippine-flagged freighter bound for Bandar Abbas, to the claustrophobic war rooms of Washington and Beijing, Straits of Fire unspools a suspenseful, globe-spanning chess match. As U.S. carrier strike groups surge into the Gulf and the Chinese fleet maneuvers in the Pacific, one question looms: will America recognize the real battlefield before it’s too late? Rich with authentic military detail, political intrigue, and the ominous tempo of modern war, Straits of Fire will grip fans of Tom Clancy-style thrillers from the first page to the final shot fired across two oceans.
ASIN: B0FTZ9XXLM
VSKU: DBV.B0FTZ9XXLM.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Webber, John
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.