by Larry Bond
First published 2002
In space, American forces battle an enemy that threatens free nations across Earth. Larry Bond explores this new frontier where traditional warfare extends beyond the atmosphere. Meanwhile, an EB-52 Megafortress pilot faces a military review board that will determine his future. His career hangs on the decision of a stranger he has never encountered. Dale Brown reveals how these closed-door proceedings shape military destinies. Elsewhere, CIA director Kirk McGarvey finds himself caught between China and Taiwan as tensions escalate. When operatives rescue a revolutionary leader from Chinese imprisonment, the Chinese government responds with threats that push America toward war. McGarvey must choose his next move while global conflict looms. Three authors present different faces of modern and future warfare, from the vacuum of space to Pentagon boardrooms to the political powder keg of the Taiwan Strait. Each story examines how individual decisions ripple outward to affect entire nations.
Genres: science-fiction, military-fiction, adventure, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, military-career
Setting: Earth, Taiwan Strait, China
Period: Modern, Future
420 pages · Kindle Edition · Forge Books