Counterstrike

by Charles D. Taylor

Duran, Cuba's fanatical successor to Castro threatens Soviet power and American peace, and while Soviet forces move to replace him, American forces hatch a counter-plan and war seems inevitable

Genres: Fiction

Mass Market Paperback

First published April 1, 1988

About the author

Charles D. Taylor is an American author known for his technothrillers, particularly the Bernie Ryng series, which presents Cold War-era naval conflicts set in the near future. His writing emphasizes action at sea and geopolitical tensions.
His Bernie Ryng series includes First Salvo, Choke Point, Counterstrike, and Deep Sting. He has also written standalone novels such as Show of Force, which explores the brink of World War Three, as well as Silent Hunter, War Ship, Boomer, Shadow Wars, Sightings, and Summit.
Taylor's work is marked by detailed military strategy and a focus on naval warfare, reflecting his deep knowledge of the subject.