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Highlights
- Against All Enemies is a Gold Medal winner in the Thriller category from the Military Writers Society of America, as well as a Bronze Medal winner in the Military Fiction category from the North American Book Awards, a Gold Award winner from Literary Titan, a Silver Finalist for the American Writing Awards, and a Firebird Award Winner for Best Military Fiction!
- Author(s): Thomas M Wing
- 436 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, War & Military
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Against All Enemies is a Gold Medal winner in the Thriller category from the Military Writers Society of America, as well as a Bronze Medal winner in the Military Fiction category from the North American Book Awards, a Gold Award winner from Literary Titan, a Silver Finalist for the American Writing Awards, and a Firebird Award Winner for Best Military Fiction!
When the People's Republic of China unleashes a devastating attack on the United States, newly appointed Navy Commander Bill Wilkins and his crew are suddenly alone, deep in the enemy's backyard, and unable to communicate with naval or national leadership.
At home in Washington, the president is detached from reality. Survivors of his cabinet contend with military leadership for control, some to save the nation they serve, others in pursuit of personal power.As America becomes alienated from her allies, Russia begins a campaign that creates heightened fears of nuclear annihilation.
Bill must navigate a political minefield to find friends among China's neighbors while undertaking a role that demands he take unimaginable risks and wrestle with the question, What losses are acceptable in order to win?
Praise For Against All Enemies:
"This action-packed naval thriller comes ominously close to reality in imagining the events leading up to, and into, a Third World War...the novel moves from war zones to the boardroom machinations playing out in Washington and Moscow. Action and political intrigue are woven into a taught story that equally draws from world-domination strategy games and blockbuster war films...Wing's first-hand experience in naval combat and decades of service as a Navy Surface Warfare officer are on full-display in immersive combat scenes...of real-world fighting. The combination of chaos and calm that unfolds in the command center of a naval destroyer fighting for its life is captured with uncanny reality...These clear, authentic description of modern warfare practices are thrilling...An eerie depiction of the contemporary world sliding from an imaginable military conflagration to war of an unimaginable scale, Against All Enemies is a thrilling exercise in political prophesy."
-Warren Maxwell, Independent Book Reviews
"In his book Against All Enemies, author Thomas Wing has provided us with a fascinating tale of what may happen if the Chinese committed a limited, surprise attack against the United States. The Chinese believed that a non-nuclear attack that significantly destroyed our ability to respond would force a wounded US to accept an immediate cease fire agreement. They were wrong, and elements of the Pacific fleet took the fight right back to them. Outnumbered, and for the most part fighting without communications and satellite assistance, Commander Bill Wilkins and the crew of the USS Nicholas wreak havoc on the Chinese navy. The author's portrayal of the naval combat kept my attention throughout the book. Anyone who enjoys reading military fiction should enjoy this book." -Bob Doerr, Military Writers Society of America
Review Quotes
"With today's headlines filled with tension between countries, a book featuring a naval battle delivers an all-to-real look at what could happen.
Author Thomas M. Wing demonstrates his knowledge of nautical warfare in Against All Enemies. It's a fast-paced thriller packed with grit and action as one American ship serves as the sole outside resource when the United States is attacked by the People's Republic of China.
Navy Commander Bill Wilkins serves as a solid main character faced with challenging decisions. Because his ship is cut off from home, he has no idea that the nation's political climate is crumbling under the attacks. With Russia gearing up to take advantage, it falls on Bill to seek out allies.
The battles fought at sea are vastly different, relying significantly on technology to intercept threats. When a Chinese frigate starts firing at Bill's ship, there is a moment of humor that actual bullets are being used.
Against All Enemies displays an exceptionally crafted techno-thriller that will hold your attention from start to finish." -Novels Alive