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America vs China War Who Will Win? Ghost Fleet: A Novel of the Next World War.
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Reviewer: Christian M. Woodhead
Awesome book.
An awesome book! A great story; well written with excellent characters. Working in the defense contracting business, I especially appreciated the authors addressing the lost of intellectual property to our adversaries; this seems to not be covered enough in our press or in the political arena. Finally, I really liked how the authors projected technological advancements.

Reviewer: DA NYC
Ripping Good Yarn.
A future war scenario in the style of Tom Clancy's work, written by defense intelligence professionals. I missed getting some much needed sleep as this work was impossible to put down.
Singer and Cole back up their fiction with the cold hard facts of the technology revolution that will force the narrative of the next major war, should it ever come to be. This is more than a novel as the authors provide numerous footnotes to provide appropriate citations for their assumptions about weapons, tactics, and political theory.
This is a dime summer read with the bite of reality.

Reviewer: Len
Must read for our congressmen.
Pretty good book, I read it straight through. I hope our congressmen read it. We are paying billions for aircraft carriers that are going to be a disaster with the smart weapons that have been and are being developed. Not exactly sitting ducks, but they will get sunk.Also our weapons manufacturers need to think twice before using Chinese components. There is just about no way to test to see if they have been compromised . We depend on GPS and satellite communications and at least two potential adversaries could take them out which would give our military fits.

Reviewer: Jeff the Amazon Customer
Nice ride and well written...
Loved the beginning, middle was ok but the end felt rushed and the conclusion left me feeling a bit cheated. Well written book, but the story was no where near as good as Adam Yoshida's series. I'd compare Ghost Fleet to what many experts thought the 1st World War would look like(short and neat) and Yoshida's trilogy to what really happened (long, bitter, and deadly).
Still, it was an entertaining read and I'd recommend it to fans of the genre.

Reviewer: Michael Mast
Good story.
Impressive command of modern and near future technology in a plausible war scenario. The ending felt a bit rushed but the narrative up to that point was very compelling. Character development was adequate and the plot kept me turning the page as fast as I could. Recommended for fans of Tom Clancy and Larry Bond.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Mixed bag.
Some clever ideas. I postulated use of RO/RO under the guise of car shipments for invasion of Taiwan some years ago. The infection at the CMOS level of US electronics is well done. As is a space based laser. However, the depiction of hacking and cyberspace is laughable. Use of a railgun against 30+ knot ships is far fetched. As is use of the Zumwalt, another of the Navy's mistakes. The book seemingly ends prematurely with Guam still in Chinese hands? I could see far more that could have been explored including damage to world economy, dumping of US debt effects, fate of Korea, Japan and Philipines post Sino hegemony.

Reviewer: Patrick Rochel
Not a bad effort but too small in scope.
I actually enjoyed the way the book is constructed. It follows a tried and true Hollywoodism of "....meanwhile". You are right in the middle of the action and then off to something else only to come back to the aftermath. This of course irons out and levels off for the climactic ending. I think when you embark on reading a novel like this you are expecting a much larger scope but instead it focuses on a few main characters in the battle as opposed to the war in general. As I typed that last sentence I realize that there is likely not a good way to expand the scope of the narrative. Perhaps a series of novels, perhaps a trilogy. It just seems like the story is much bigger than this book. It is certainly a page turner and an enjoyable read, just do t expect it to reach any heights of literary renown. One last thing, if this book wasn't written with the intent of turning it into a Hollywood blockbuster I'd be amazed.

Reviewer: Kelly Fink
I really enjoyed this book.
I really enjoyed this book. It was a conversation starter for sure among friends in the defense and foreign affairs sectors. Were I able to carry a pile of dog-eared books around on work travels without also carrying the extra weight, I'd likely own the hard copy. Alas, I own the kindle version and with it lost one of the time-tested ways of bringing one more friend along for the ride---the ability to lend. I do wish that you and your publisher had opted to make the one-time lending of the kindle version an option. I guarantee it would've brought at least one long-time Tom Clancy paperback devotee into the conversation, which in turn may have led to additional positive reviews.

Reviewer: Alex
A must-read for anyone in the military or with even a passive interest in national security.
Great story. I am not generally a fan of novels but when I read that most of the DOD and senior Pentagon staff were reading this I thought "well, I can't be so arrogant that I believe I'm better than our nation's flag officers". The book was a great, and somewhat scary, depiction of what the next world war would likely be like. The emphasis on the technological aspects of future wars really brought home how powerless we would be if we lost control of the digital universe. The action sequences were great. My personal opinion was I cared more about Conan and the guerillas than I did about Simmonds and the Zumwalt, I also would have liked more of the serial killer, but no matter. The book was still excellent. If you're in the military or interested in national security even a little bit this book is a must-read.

Reviewer: David Sorensen
A Page Turner and Sobering Look at War in The Future.
This is a book that brings into the story technical things about war with which I was not familiar. I am a veteran and this book seemed quite realistic - also quite sobering - to me. The new technology and the extent to which it could/would be used was astounding. In terms of excitement it was a "sit on the edge of your seat page-turner" so be ready when you start. You will not want to put it down. It is sobering to think of the both the technology and the extent of the conflict. You will be amazed at the insights into what may be the state of future warefare.

Reviewer: DazeOff
Good Tech, Needs Character Development.
I enjoyed this book , but the authors are not Tom Clancy or Thomas Harris . The information on railguns , drones , and stealth techniques , were very engaging . The characters , the plot , and theme all require a lot more literary development . I noticed the author , Singer, is well-versed in nonfiction .

Reviewer: Kevin Higgins
An entirely plausible speculation of future global, limited war.
Reminded me of the experience and the thrill of reading Red Storm Rising in the mid-80's, albeit with a fresh story, technologies, and geo-political environment of today/tomorrow. The first half of the book was good, but the second half really took off. Strong characters and a tightly narrated plot made this a book worthy of taking its place alongside the efforts of Clancy, Coyle, and Coontz in the military techno-thriller genre. Does a good job of highlighting today's strategic risks associated with the potential vulnerabilities of international tech-procurement and supply chains.

Reviewer: Neverpayretail
A ripper!
A cautionary tale of the coming collision with our neighbor to the East. Pick it up only if you have nothing to do for the next couple of days. It moves fast! The technological discussions and the geopolitical setup are necessarily simplified, yet highly plausible. The primary author is not a novelist; he is a cybersecurity expert. Hint, hint. There are extensive footnotes for those interested in pursuing some of the topics that the story brings up. I'm a picky reader of military thrillers and this one is a ripper. Think of it as Clancy for the 21st century. (And why exactly did we let those guys manufacture all those computers and chips?)

Reviewer: Michael Gallagher
Struggle to Finish This One.
You can tell there is more than one author to this title as the writing styles and description of events are very different throughout the book. It had a lot of potential, but it was a struggle to finish this one.
The first third of the book had rapid-fire action where all hope appears to be lost for the Americans in about a week. The second third plods along with miniscule scenes from different perspectives (American, Chinese, Russian) that jump around – and many of them never really come back full circle or have much character development – and you’re not real sure of the time perspective involved (weeks, years?)
The last third of the title primarily revolves around the crew of one mothballed ship resurrected from the Navy’s Ghost Fleet. That section of the book had some of the better writing of the entire book, yet seemed hurried and rushed as if they were just eager to finish the book. The way the authors staged it, the war was over on the first day of the American counterattack.
I think the authors tried to cover too much in one title or were page constrained and things made it to the cutting room floor: were they going to focus in on the cyber technology aspects, space war, insurgent war in Hawaii, or is this a naval battle? Seeing as how the title of the book revolves around the Ghost Fleet, you would be surprised at how small a portion of the book is actually on the US Navy.
It was a little disappointing, and while reading it I kept thinking it had to get better. I’m even more shocked I somehow paid $14.99 for the Kindle title as I must have misread the price and thought it was $4.99 (my fault); regardless, I would have still been disappointed at a $4.99 price instead of feeling taken advantage of by the publisher for pricing something like this at $14.99.
There’s a lot of good futuristic military fiction out there but this, however, is not one of them and I would give this one a wide pass at this price point.

Reviewer: Lee
Not bad, but not up to the hype.
While written in the style of 'Clancey' it lacks his "grab you by the throat and drag you along" tempo. Too much time and pages wasted on the interaction between father and son, as an example. There were some interesting points, without giving anything away Wall-Mart, "Bill Gates", and a "Sir Richard Branson" look a likes made for some interesting characters and plot, if not twists, at least food for thought.
All in all, if you're stuck indoors on a rainy weekend, without cable, this will pass the time.

Reviewer: J. Scott Calder
Well researched but predictable.
As a military man, the vast majority of military references were on target. The story was really predictable and ends pretty much like you think it will, but it was a good read and as long as you are not looking for anything to deep, give it a read.

Reviewer: JPC
Decent.
I don't enjoy sci fi or fantasy, so this story played a little close to that line for me, as it is set several decades into the future. I don't think it has the writing of top notch military storytellers like Tom Clancy, but it does do a good job of weaving cutting edge technology (and predictions) into a passable military story.
I don't have a ton of time to read, and it kept me engaged, so that in and of itself is a vote in favor. I would even recommend it to friends that might have an interest in the technology used in the story.

Reviewer: Valkyrie16
Almost had me.
I believe a precursor or longer flashback could of done more to set the stage for the reader to know going forward how they all got there. Had to keep thinking back when did this happen, when could of that happened. Too few instances of flashback to keep the reader up to speed. Otherwise was a good read.

Reviewer: What the HEY !
A Novel scenario of a Non-Nuke World War 3 ...
This book is an excellent novel, set in the near(?) future, featuring a non-nuke World War 3 scenario. Some interesting assumptions are made, possibly an accurate look into the near future.
It is written in a format similar to "Red Storm Rising" by Tom Clancy. If you found Red Storm .. interesting, you will enjoy this book. If you have NOT read 'Red Storm Rising", then you SHOULD .. :)

Reviewer: skepticart
Edge of your seat suspense.
I very much enjoyed reading this book. If you are enthralled by Clancy, you will find this book as spellbinding to the end. The author assumes that you are familiar with high tech terms and emerging technologies. Imagination and tolerance for unfamiliar future military weapon systems is required for readers. I could not find an explanation for "viz" glasses and what they would do. But, I continued to read without explanation for the future technologies.

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About the Author
P. W. SINGER is an expert on twenty-first-century warfare. His award-winning nonfiction books include the New York Times bestseller Wired for War.

AUGUST COLE is a writer and analyst specializing in national security issues, and a former defense industry reporter for the Wall Street Journal.

Product details:
Hardcover: 416 pages
Publisher: Eamon Dolan/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; First Edition edition (June 30, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0544142845
ISBN-13: 978-0544142848
Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.4 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds

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