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The Eagle & The Dragon: A Novel of World War III
An economic downturn has shaken China’s foundations, threatening the grip of its ruling elite. Facing internal unrest and an existential political crisis, Beijing's leaders take a desperate gamble—one that will plunge the world into chaos. Their strategy is bold, methodical, and destabilize the United States from within, weaken its alliances, and pave the way for a bold military move to reclaim Taiwan.
The first step? Mexico.
As cartel violence surges and political instability threatens to engulf America's southern neighbor, few realize that a shadow war is already underway. A vast network of Chinese spies, cyber operatives, and military planners have infiltrated Latin America, fueling unrest and crippling Washington’s ability to respond. As the U.S. scrambles to contain the crisis, it becomes clear that this is only the opening salvo in a much larger conflict—one that will be fought across the Pacific, the Middle East, and beyond.
From the war rooms of Beijing and Washington to the frontlines of covert operations, The Eagle & The Dragon delivers a gripping, high-stakes thriller that reads like tomorrow’s headlines. Packed with pulse-pounding action, meticulously researched military strategy, and a terrifyingly plausible vision of global war, this is the first installment in a series that will redefine the modern geopolitical thriller.
The world is on the brink. The battle for the 21st century has begun.
The first step? Mexico.
As cartel violence surges and political instability threatens to engulf America's southern neighbor, few realize that a shadow war is already underway. A vast network of Chinese spies, cyber operatives, and military planners have infiltrated Latin America, fueling unrest and crippling Washington’s ability to respond. As the U.S. scrambles to contain the crisis, it becomes clear that this is only the opening salvo in a much larger conflict—one that will be fought across the Pacific, the Middle East, and beyond.
From the war rooms of Beijing and Washington to the frontlines of covert operations, The Eagle & The Dragon delivers a gripping, high-stakes thriller that reads like tomorrow’s headlines. Packed with pulse-pounding action, meticulously researched military strategy, and a terrifyingly plausible vision of global war, this is the first installment in a series that will redefine the modern geopolitical thriller.
The world is on the brink. The battle for the 21st century has begun.
408 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 6, 2025
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December 10, 2025
Fantastic Listen! I highly recommend it.
October 28, 2025
I personally think this book and story line is awesome. The read keeps you on the edge of your seat and reading late into the night. Mr. Webber is a great story teller and for action military junkies like myself, it's a great addition to your collection. In fact, this book was so good that I immediately purchased the 2nd book in the series and wow, what a ride. I can't wait to read the 3rd book and beyond of this series. Thank You John for the amazing journey and sharing your story telling and writing skills.
July 21, 2025
Very well written with perfect pace
Congrats to the author- Ya did Sir, made a novel with great character and the right number of them, very well paced action while keeping the reader in the know on the why of it all setting up book 2 perfectly.
Now about book 2, when can we get it???
Yours truly,
Mark
Congrats to the author- Ya did Sir, made a novel with great character and the right number of them, very well paced action while keeping the reader in the know on the why of it all setting up book 2 perfectly.
Now about book 2, when can we get it???
Yours truly,
Mark
September 22, 2025
Interesting Take on WW3. No AI
This is a more conventional take on the WW3 scenario. Great misdirection and diversion. No AI, so it is more current day relevant. Very interested to see how this develops in coming books.
This is a more conventional take on the WW3 scenario. Great misdirection and diversion. No AI, so it is more current day relevant. Very interested to see how this develops in coming books.
September 14, 2025
Excellent! Slow start with excessive exposition, but gets down to it eventually. I kind of wonder if this is happening now.
August 9, 2025
the second Mexican–American War prelude to WW3
Lay I joyed a novel where America finally takes the war to the Cartels I fill there where aspects that where rushed.
One all the communications in Mexico City during the war should’ve gotten flagged by signals intelligence (SIGINT) has those calls should’ve drawn eyebrows. Then there’s the Mexican military’s lack of details on it’s navy has you completely didn’t say a thing about them that it felt strange. Theys two points were the biggest but not the inly ones.
In your next book you should try and set it with even minor chacthers in other branches of military services to give the opposing side justification in why they weren’t used.
Lay I joyed a novel where America finally takes the war to the Cartels I fill there where aspects that where rushed.
One all the communications in Mexico City during the war should’ve gotten flagged by signals intelligence (SIGINT) has those calls should’ve drawn eyebrows. Then there’s the Mexican military’s lack of details on it’s navy has you completely didn’t say a thing about them that it felt strange. Theys two points were the biggest but not the inly ones.
In your next book you should try and set it with even minor chacthers in other branches of military services to give the opposing side justification in why they weren’t used.
September 6, 2025
Seems to be a realistic scenario.
Some of the technical details are surprisingly wrong, and the President and his advisors seem quite stereotypical, but, unfortunately, the scenario is all too real, especially as the US gets strategically outplayed by the Chinese and others. In any event, as a novel, it is quite gripping, and I am looking forward to the next volume.
Some of the technical details are surprisingly wrong, and the President and his advisors seem quite stereotypical, but, unfortunately, the scenario is all too real, especially as the US gets strategically outplayed by the Chinese and others. In any event, as a novel, it is quite gripping, and I am looking forward to the next volume.
October 28, 2025
Zzzzzzz
A novel of WWiii? Where? Cause this book is all china and mexico. Not much war. Author thinks aircraft carriers run like a municipal airport…Pilots don’t get on their plane while its ON the catapult. And they don’t get “cleared for takeoff” by radio with the tower. Watch some aircraft carrier ops bro, this was painful.
A novel of WWiii? Where? Cause this book is all china and mexico. Not much war. Author thinks aircraft carriers run like a municipal airport…Pilots don’t get on their plane while its ON the catapult. And they don’t get “cleared for takeoff” by radio with the tower. Watch some aircraft carrier ops bro, this was painful.
August 16, 2025
This was a good story with an insightful plot. The main detractors were a minor characters name change during the last half and words, that whilst spelt correctly, were out of context to the sentence. Didn’t detract too much from an otherwise good yarn.
January 6, 2026
Excellent read and great start for the series
Very well done development of the Mexican segment and the political interplay in Beijing. Within limits character development is okay. Definitely worth a read
Very well done development of the Mexican segment and the political interplay in Beijing. Within limits character development is okay. Definitely worth a read
January 3, 2026
well developed plot
Action parts get interesting quickly. Not chapter after chapter of adverbs and adjectives . Next book in the series should be fun.
Action parts get interesting quickly. Not chapter after chapter of adverbs and adjectives . Next book in the series should be fun.
September 22, 2025
A MUST read! Superb. John Webber wrote what I feel is going to be remembered as the start of a masterpiece series. This guy knows his stuff.
The plot, while involved, is believable and scary at the same time. Lot of attention to specific locations as well. Had to look a few up on the Google maps.
The plot, while involved, is believable and scary at the same time. Lot of attention to specific locations as well. Had to look a few up on the Google maps.
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