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The Window
2026. No American carrier in the Western Pacific. China is watching.
Lieutenant Commander Johnnie Grey and RAND economist Sarah Lin uncover a dangerous gap in America’s the ships needed for one crisis are already committed to another.
Every move leaves something else exposed.
As pressure builds around Taiwan, Johnnie’s twin sister commands a destroyer in the Western Pacific. For her crew, the shortfall on his screen becomes a matter of survival.
From the Pentagon and America’s defense factories to a confrontation at sea, Johnnie and Sarah race to keep a crisis from becoming World War III—while an adversary measures how much time America has left.
From the author of The Tenth Series. A standalone military and geopolitical thriller.
Lieutenant Commander Johnnie Grey and RAND economist Sarah Lin uncover a dangerous gap in America’s the ships needed for one crisis are already committed to another.
Every move leaves something else exposed.
As pressure builds around Taiwan, Johnnie’s twin sister commands a destroyer in the Western Pacific. For her crew, the shortfall on his screen becomes a matter of survival.
From the Pentagon and America’s defense factories to a confrontation at sea, Johnnie and Sarah race to keep a crisis from becoming World War III—while an adversary measures how much time America has left.
From the author of The Tenth Series. A standalone military and geopolitical thriller.
276 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 13, 2026
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Joe Looby
4 books42 followers"The Tenth Series are works of historical fiction originally inspired by the real events of the battles at Riva Ridge and Mount Belvedere. My father served with the 10th Mountain Division during that campaign. He fought in those mountains and was wounded in battle. His courage—and the courage of the men he served alongside—is something I carry with me. Writing these stories is my way of honoring not just their bravery but the human experience behind the history: the fear, the grit, the humor, the heartbreak, and the extraordinary strength of ordinary men."— Joe Looby
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October 13, 2026
Everyone should read The Window by Joe Looby. It is a timely geopolitical thriller that should serve as a harbinger of what our future could look like if we ignore our vulnerabilities. The story follows Johnnie and Claire Grey, grandchildren of the late Johnnie Grey from Looby’s previous novels. Johnnie Grey is a Lieutenant Commander in the Navy who uncovers a weakness in our defense system, while his twin sister Claire is simultaneously commanding a destroyer in the Western Pacific. It’s a race against time to avoid a crisis and save the lives of those at sea. The novel reads like an action movie thriller. I found myself getting lost in the action, strategy, and characters, while also realizing this was a well-developed and well-researched cautionary tale about our potential threats. This is a must-read.
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