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The United States and Soviet Union teeter on the edge of war as tensions escalate over an American anti-missile defense system. The conservative Soviet General Secretary, succeeding Gorbachev, devises a preemptive strategy. Russian Bear bombers breach US airspace, prompting a response from American F-15s. Meanwhile, a US Navy battle group faces an attack in the North Atlantic, and a Soviet satellite targets an American space shuttle in orbit. This chilling narrative explores the potential for World War III, emphasizing the stakes of the Gorbachev revolution. It is described as a must-read, relevant to contemporary global issues. Critics highlight its thought-provoking nature, suggesting it offers lessons that could help prevent nuclear disaster for decades to come. The fast-paced action and vivid flying scenes contribute to its reputation as a gripping military thriller. The novel is praised for its skillful construction, high-tech action, and suspenseful plot, making it a standout debut that captivates readers with its frighteningly plausible scenarios.
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Defcon One, Joe Weber
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- Publicado en
- 1990
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- Título
- Defcon One
- Idioma
- Inglés
- Autores
- Joe Weber
- Editorial
- Berkley
- Publicado en
- 1990
- Formato
- Tapa blanda
- Páginas
- 336
- ISBN10
- 0515104191
- ISBN13
- 9780515104196
- Serie
- Etiquetas
- Ficción, Novela negra & Thriller, Thriller, Prosa bélica, Guerras, Espionaje, Novelas de espías
- Calificación
- 3,75 de 5
- Descripción
- The United States and Soviet Union teeter on the edge of war as tensions escalate over an American anti-missile defense system. The conservative Soviet General Secretary, succeeding Gorbachev, devises a preemptive strategy. Russian Bear bombers breach US airspace, prompting a response from American F-15s. Meanwhile, a US Navy battle group faces an attack in the North Atlantic, and a Soviet satellite targets an American space shuttle in orbit. This chilling narrative explores the potential for World War III, emphasizing the stakes of the Gorbachev revolution. It is described as a must-read, relevant to contemporary global issues. Critics highlight its thought-provoking nature, suggesting it offers lessons that could help prevent nuclear disaster for decades to come. The fast-paced action and vivid flying scenes contribute to its reputation as a gripping military thriller. The novel is praised for its skillful construction, high-tech action, and suspenseful plot, making it a standout debut that captivates readers with its frighteningly plausible scenarios.