Tipping Point: Invasion

by John O'Brien

The United States had launched a massive missile launch against China’s two invasion fleets sailing for Taiwan. B-2 bombers had flown across the Pacific and submarines had risked giving away their positions to add to the onslaught of anti-ship weapons fired by task force destroyers and B-2s flying out from Guam.

China had sustained extensive casualties among its escorting warships and landing ships, but they had endured the crossing of the Taiwan Strait. Even as Taiwan unleashed barrages of anti-ship missiles, the two invasion fleets sailed around the northern and southern ends of the island nation.

Now positioned off the eastern Taiwanese coast, the Chinese armadas are poised to strike into the heart of the republic. With Taiwan and the United States’ intelligence services taken aback by China’s decision to attack in the east, Taiwan has to rapidly deploy its defensive forces from the west. Will they arrive and be in position in time? Or will China be able to secure footholds on the island?

338 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 7, 2024

About the author

John O'Brien is a former Air Force fighter instructor pilot who transitioned to Special Operations for the latter part of his career gathering his campaign ribbon for Desert Storm. Immediately following his military service, John became a firefighter/EMT with a local department. Along with becoming a firefighter, he fell into the Information Technology industry in corporate management. Currently, John is writing full-time.

As a former marathon runner, John lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest and can now be found kayaking out in the waters of Puget Sound, mountain biking in the Capital Forest, hiking in the Olympic Peninsula, or pedaling his road bike along the many scenic roads.

Reviews

[Joan · Rating 5 out of 5]

O'Brien has once again written a top notch military thriller that has China invading Taiwan with the US in the background aiding Taiwan while Iran and Russia are starting to rattle their chains while this is happening. Looking forward to the next book in this exciting series.

[Pat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of interesting events and theaters to jump around to, plus some quality time spent with an involved soldier on every major side made this a much more fast moving chapter while still giving some very detailed descriptions of the methods and armaments used.

[S.David Long · Rating 5 out of 5]

Down and Out?

Another great Tipping Point read. The action is non-stop as the very believable characters from both sides due their best to accomplish their mission. I can't wait to start Book Nine.

[Robert S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Next Phase of Operations

Great content and massive combat details. Quite a ride again. Need next book ASAP!! Characters on all sides well developed.

[Bozhidar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great job Mr O’Brien. Great new book.

Great story, I can’t wait for the next one.
Hopefully will come soon. Let’s see how the story will develops .

[Stephen Salter · Rating 1 out of 5]

Boring

Too much detail and no resolution. Good way to sell more books but also very frustrating. Probably need to give this series a pause.

[Richard Burch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Breath taking

Frightening beyond belief. So we'll explained and the research is
mind boggling. Waiting on what next?
Love it. Thank you

[John L · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent!

An exciting series that is hard to put down. The author seems well versed in the strategy, tactics, weapons, and geography. I look forward to reading the next volume.