First published 2004
The South China Sea, 2005. Chinese forces deploy the Xia III, their most powerful nuclear submarine yet built. American naval commanders respond by dispatching the USS Seawolf, equipped with the most sophisticated atomic submarine technology in the U.S. fleet. The underwater confrontation escalates rapidly toward nuclear conflict. Chinese missiles target major cities along America's western coastline. The American Eagle faces off against the Chinese Dragon in a battle that could reshape global power. The crisis deepens when the President's only son becomes caught in the crossfire. The Commander in Chief must weigh his duties as a father against his responsibilities as a leader. State interests clash with paternal love as nuclear war looms over the Pacific.
Genres: military-fiction, adventure, action, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, father-son-conflict
Setting: China, Pacific Ocean, United States
Period: 2005
639 pages · Pocket Book · LGF
Content warnings: violence