Hunter Killer: The War with China - Central Pacific Battle

In Hunter Killer, a gripping new thriller by David Poyer, the world is thrust into a war with China. The United States finds itself almost alone in its decision to fight back against the expansionist demands of the aggressive new "People's Empire" rather than giving in. The forces of the Associated Powers – including China, Pakistan, Iran, and North Korea – have used advanced technology and tactical nuclear weapons to devastate America's fleet in the Pacific, while their massive army has forced humiliating surrenders on key allies like Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines.

Admiral Dan Lenson, commanding a combined US–South Korean naval force, and Commander Cheryl Staurulakis of USS Savo Island, are at the forefront of the battle as they fight to turn the tide and prepare for an Allied counteroffensive. At the same time, SEAL operator Teddy Oberg escapes from a brutal POW camp and begins a journey through desolate mountains in search of freedom. A reluctant recruit, Hector Ramos, discovers the unique ethos of the Marine Corps. Meanwhile, in Washington, DC, Dan's wife Blair Titus plays a crucial role in formulating America's political response to the overwhelming setbacks both in the Pacific and on the home front.

Hunter Killer is filled with dramatic battle scenes, encompassing ship, submarine, and air warfare, as well as intense hand-to-hand combat involving the Marine Corps. Informed by the author's own experience as a Navy captain and defense analyst, this powerful novel offers a chillingly believable portrayal of how the next world war might unfold.

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