I got a surprise book in the mail for review about military action. And while I understand most of my followers are female and you may not read this type of book, I wanted to share it with you because of the content.
This is a highly intense read and sometimes, in certain parts, it almost was too realistic. I don’t usually read about military action exclusively. It’s usually a part of other stories, like espionage, or the like. So it took me a bit to really settle into this book. But I am so glad I did!
Coming out in December is another installment as part of a series about the war with China. Read on for my thoughts.
Overthrow by David Poyer
Series: Dan Lenson Novels (Book 19)
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press (December 3, 2019)
ISBN-13: 978-1250220561
ABOUT:
The United States and their Allied forces struggle to survive world war with China in this compelling, realistic thriller, the next in the Dan Lenson series
World War III continues in Overthrow, the next novel in the acclaimed series featuring Admiral Dan Lenson as the Allies converge against China, North Korea, and Iran in an explosive series of events. Admiral Lenson leads Operation Rupture, the invasion of South China, in a bid to finally end the war and restore peace. Meanwhile, Captain Cheryl Staurulakis fights to take a radical new “super ship” to sea, though its power and capability may introduce more risk than reward.
In Washington, Dan’s wife Blair conducts secret negotiations with a rebellious faction in Beijing, hoping to bring an end to the war, but her plans may be foiled by those who want outright revenge on China, not peace with them. In western China, Teddy Oberg’s guerrilla band grows into a major insurgency, and the former SEAL master chief embraces his new role as an Islamic resistance leader. Sergeant Hector Ramos raises the flag of freedom in Taiwan while fighting his own personal demons, and in Seattle Dan’s daughter, Nan Lenson, fights to save the world from a dangerous new epidemic.
But as the Allies plot an endgame to the war, the complicated dance of global warfare, on land and at sea, will finally trigger the nuclear Armageddon the entire world has feared for nearly a century.
Overthrow by David Poyer Review
I have to admit there was a lot of military jargon that I did not understand. But regardless of that fact, the intensity, action, and description of everything surrounding the horrors of a future World War III was all too realistic.
The author has created a monumental novel that is a scary yet highly believable look into what the world could become as our nation works the delicate balancing act with other nations, allies or enemies.
Through it all Poyer has developed characters with guts and amazing stamina to do anything and everything they can to complete their missions. It is intense, horrific, gory, but yet amazing in so many ways. He tells a story that has to be told so that we can continue the delicate peace negotiations today to protect the nation tomorrow.
Even through it all, when you make it to the ending and realize he still has another story to tell, you understand. Overthrow is not a book on its own. The next installment gives us the aftermath and tells the story of what happens to all of the combatants, a.k.a. his main characters, once the world has settled down.
It’s a story you want to hear because of how hard they fought to survive and bring peace back to the world. The heroes on the frontline and behind the lines that bust ass for you, the nation, and the world.
I said in the beginning this is not the type of book I normally read, but I certainly have to know the ending. Poyer is an amazingly imaginative and articulate wordsmith that captured my attention. Now he has it. He might capture yours too.
I have 40 books to catch up on now! Whew!
5 Stellar STARS!
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free advance copy so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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I look forward to reading your latest book.