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Dawn of the Tiger
In 2034, Australia's shores will be breached, its resources hijacked and citizens held hostage.
As dawn breaks on the Chinese New Year, a flotilla of Chinese warships is poised to strike an unsuspecting Australia. China’s intention is to secure Australia’s enormous mineral and energy resources to fuel its relentless economy and stamp its primacy on the Pacific.
Amidst widespread panic and political turmoil, a young Sydneysider, Finn Hunt, becomes involved in a massive Australian-US guerrilla operation to repel the Chinese invaders. His journey takes him to the heart of The Outback where he is subjected to desert warfare, enemy capture and the harshest physical conditions. His faith, resolve and sheer will to survive will be tested.
Dawn of the Tiger is based on current political and strategic events in the Asia Pacific region. It challenges Australia’s claim as the 'lucky country' and will leave you questioning just how safe we really are.
As dawn breaks on the Chinese New Year, a flotilla of Chinese warships is poised to strike an unsuspecting Australia. China’s intention is to secure Australia’s enormous mineral and energy resources to fuel its relentless economy and stamp its primacy on the Pacific.
Amidst widespread panic and political turmoil, a young Sydneysider, Finn Hunt, becomes involved in a massive Australian-US guerrilla operation to repel the Chinese invaders. His journey takes him to the heart of The Outback where he is subjected to desert warfare, enemy capture and the harshest physical conditions. His faith, resolve and sheer will to survive will be tested.
Dawn of the Tiger is based on current political and strategic events in the Asia Pacific region. It challenges Australia’s claim as the 'lucky country' and will leave you questioning just how safe we really are.
308 pages, Paperback
First published April 21, 2012
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May 18, 2019
Quite a good thriller, although at times it comes across as a rather macho and 'boys own adventure' one. Set in Australia, the story is based around a Chinese invasion, which has the purpose of seizing Australian mines and mineral wealth. It is quite a cautionary tale too, as it shows what can happen, when a nation runs down its defences.
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January 4, 2013Fast moving with very orginal plot
July 14, 2018
Awesome read
This book was excellent! Great cast of characters and a great future arc that is actually believable. I enjoyed the description of how politics weighs in a man's shoulders.
This book was excellent! Great cast of characters and a great future arc that is actually believable. I enjoyed the description of how politics weighs in a man's shoulders.
March 19, 2022
Imaginative
What a ride. I never knew the Sissies have such mineral riches, and though the plot is imaginary, the closeness of China, makes Australia an appetizing target. Conrad Samayoa
What a ride. I never knew the Sissies have such mineral riches, and though the plot is imaginary, the closeness of China, makes Australia an appetizing target. Conrad Samayoa
March 12, 2021
Good yarn
Well written with good character development. Makes you care about what happens to them. Very plausible plot like with a great twist at the end. A writer to follow.
Well written with good character development. Makes you care about what happens to them. Very plausible plot like with a great twist at the end. A writer to follow.
February 27, 2023
So much potential, but is seemed flat to me. It also left me with several questions. Was our hero AWOL at the end or a deserter? Do Australian Army enlisted men salute each other? Plot was very good, characters were very good, details were unclear. Worth reading still.
July 10, 2016
Alternative military fiction
This was a good read, the military part stands up to tactics used at section level. The "lucky country" as well as its neighbour "gods-own" are both subject to a take-over by a strong military country looking at feeding its own people.
This was a good read, the military part stands up to tactics used at section level. The "lucky country" as well as its neighbour "gods-own" are both subject to a take-over by a strong military country looking at feeding its own people.
February 23, 2014
Finished better than it started.
This book started ok, but kind of got lost in the middle. I was hoping for more. Not bad for a short read.
This book started ok, but kind of got lost in the middle. I was hoping for more. Not bad for a short read.
February 23, 2016
Good Read
Well written, moves right along, and I could put it down when I needed to eat and such. Very well done.
Well written, moves right along, and I could put it down when I needed to eat and such. Very well done.
May 29, 2016
Its a plausible scenario.
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