What do you think?
Rate this book
World War III #2
Operation Red Dragon and the Unthinkable
An alternate cover for this ASIN can be found here.
Should America negotiate with terrorists?
See what happens to America when President Stein refuses to capitulate to the Caliphate’s demands.
“Operation Red Dragon and the Unthinkable” is the second book in this predictive World War III military thriller series. If you like adrenaline-filled battle scenes and unpredictable twists and turns, you’ll love this Rosone and Watson novel.
In this second installment, find out what happened to New York City, and discover the
result of battles in Israel that will affect the Middle East for generations. Will the unholy alliance of Russia, China and the Islamic Republic become strong enough to conquer the world?
New technologies bring hope: fighter drones, light drone tanks and new main battle tanks. Will this advantage be enough to allow America to rise from the ashes?
Should America negotiate with terrorists?
See what happens to America when President Stein refuses to capitulate to the Caliphate’s demands.
“Operation Red Dragon and the Unthinkable” is the second book in this predictive World War III military thriller series. If you like adrenaline-filled battle scenes and unpredictable twists and turns, you’ll love this Rosone and Watson novel.
In this second installment, find out what happened to New York City, and discover the
result of battles in Israel that will affect the Middle East for generations. Will the unholy alliance of Russia, China and the Islamic Republic become strong enough to conquer the world?
New technologies bring hope: fighter drones, light drone tanks and new main battle tanks. Will this advantage be enough to allow America to rise from the ashes?
406 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 30, 2016
416 people are currently reading
170 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 33 reviews
July 10, 2016
Simply outstanding!
Truly this book and the one prior to it are an all together accurate account. Of a very probable future scenario. All the more true if Clinton gains the White House. This should be a clarion wake up call. However ma y people will just look at it as a piece of Military Fiction. I can't deny that it is just that. However, my 20+ years in the Military tell me this is a highly likely scenario. One we are simply not prepared for. God save us all!
Truly this book and the one prior to it are an all together accurate account. Of a very probable future scenario. All the more true if Clinton gains the White House. This should be a clarion wake up call. However ma y people will just look at it as a piece of Military Fiction. I can't deny that it is just that. However, my 20+ years in the Military tell me this is a highly likely scenario. One we are simply not prepared for. God save us all!
April 12, 2022
This second novel of a four-book series is just as compulsively readable as the first. The same problems exist, such as having no real characters in these pages. The story is more like news articles or pages from a history book, checkered with conversations amongst the various antagonists on war plans. This is another exciting novel, though not quite as thrilling as the first volume.
August 7, 2023
I came upon this author as he was mentioned in a Facebook group I belong to, the Military Thriller Book Group, and then fell down the rabbit hole reading other authors associated with Rosone.
I have had some interactions with Rosone (a member of his ARC team, provided some limited feedback on his Munroe Doctrine series, etc.).
That said, I came across one of his earlier book series (World War III) on Oceansof PDF and once you've started with just one, I always have a need to finish the series. As with all books, the reader should open with an empty mind and their opinion a blank slate. Sometimes a well-written story shoud be taken as just that - a well written story.
This second novel of a four-book series is just as compulsively readable as the first. I am incredibly interested in geo politics and global tensions and this really satisfies those interests.
This book describes the rise of the Islamic Republic, a conglomeration of all those nations of a Muslim faith (regardless of whether they follow a Shia or a Sunni denomination), as they slowly begin to expand their territorial acquisitions (with Islamic uprisings in the nations that have portions of that religious belief). They seem to be all driven by two goals - the elimination of Israel and the toppling of the United States as a superpower.
With the rise of the Islamic Republic, you are also exposed to some of the geo-political maneuvering as China and Russia decided to back them and explore their own goals of territorial expansion as they provide material support for the IR.
In the United States, you continue to see the rise of the Freedom Party (sort of a Tea Party -esque group) lead by Henry Stein - who some commenters liken to Trump (which seems to spin them off into a tizzy...lol) , who not only has to try to bring the United States out of a global depression with the formation of the America First Corporation.
I found this book to be an amazing quick read (the pages kept turning of their own accord as I found myself hooked on this story). I found that the main selling point for this book was the global scale battle lines and strategies played out in the lead-up and beginning of WWIII. I'd recommend this book to anyone with a strong knowledge of future military technology or any knowledge of the military or global tensions.
As far as a rating, I would give this book a solid four stars out of five and believe that while this book is not for everyone, but if you like the Techno/military/political thriller I think you will enjoy the tale that Rosone weaves.
The only thing I disliked was some grammar mistakes (homonyms etc). It wasn't really anything really illegible but it just caused me to shrug is all. There were some obvious errors that stood out to the accomplished reader.
As with all my literary ramblings, this is just my five cents worth.
I have had some interactions with Rosone (a member of his ARC team, provided some limited feedback on his Munroe Doctrine series, etc.).
That said, I came across one of his earlier book series (World War III) on Oceansof PDF and once you've started with just one, I always have a need to finish the series. As with all books, the reader should open with an empty mind and their opinion a blank slate. Sometimes a well-written story shoud be taken as just that - a well written story.
This second novel of a four-book series is just as compulsively readable as the first. I am incredibly interested in geo politics and global tensions and this really satisfies those interests.
This book describes the rise of the Islamic Republic, a conglomeration of all those nations of a Muslim faith (regardless of whether they follow a Shia or a Sunni denomination), as they slowly begin to expand their territorial acquisitions (with Islamic uprisings in the nations that have portions of that religious belief). They seem to be all driven by two goals - the elimination of Israel and the toppling of the United States as a superpower.
With the rise of the Islamic Republic, you are also exposed to some of the geo-political maneuvering as China and Russia decided to back them and explore their own goals of territorial expansion as they provide material support for the IR.
In the United States, you continue to see the rise of the Freedom Party (sort of a Tea Party -esque group) lead by Henry Stein - who some commenters liken to Trump (which seems to spin them off into a tizzy...lol) , who not only has to try to bring the United States out of a global depression with the formation of the America First Corporation.
I found this book to be an amazing quick read (the pages kept turning of their own accord as I found myself hooked on this story). I found that the main selling point for this book was the global scale battle lines and strategies played out in the lead-up and beginning of WWIII. I'd recommend this book to anyone with a strong knowledge of future military technology or any knowledge of the military or global tensions.
As far as a rating, I would give this book a solid four stars out of five and believe that while this book is not for everyone, but if you like the Techno/military/political thriller I think you will enjoy the tale that Rosone weaves.
The only thing I disliked was some grammar mistakes (homonyms etc). It wasn't really anything really illegible but it just caused me to shrug is all. There were some obvious errors that stood out to the accomplished reader.
As with all my literary ramblings, this is just my five cents worth.
December 23, 2017
Loved the 2nd book just like the 1st!
This book was as amazing as the 1st book. I gave it 5 stars because considering how I've always had a fascination with military history and technology it really kept me hooked. It was addicting. I wouldn't recommend this series to people who don't know a lot about the military or the future of warfare, because it might confuse you if you don't know what an IFV or an EMP is. If you, like me, enjoy and know information about war, military technology, and geo politics then I guarantee you'll love this series. Only thing I disliked was some grammar mistakes. It wasn't really anything really illegible but it just caused me to shrug is all. Otherwise going to read the 3rd book now.
This book was as amazing as the 1st book. I gave it 5 stars because considering how I've always had a fascination with military history and technology it really kept me hooked. It was addicting. I wouldn't recommend this series to people who don't know a lot about the military or the future of warfare, because it might confuse you if you don't know what an IFV or an EMP is. If you, like me, enjoy and know information about war, military technology, and geo politics then I guarantee you'll love this series. Only thing I disliked was some grammar mistakes. It wasn't really anything really illegible but it just caused me to shrug is all. Otherwise going to read the 3rd book now.
February 18, 2019
A JR. Military Action Thriller (WW. III. - 2)/Chins/The IR./Russia vs The USA.
JR. has. penned the second novel in the World War III series, which contains a building of a relationship between China, Islamic Republic and Russia. China is building a massive Army and Navy, Russia has built a large Army and Submarine force, and the Islamic Republic has taken control of the Middle East and North Africa. The three combine to make a force to defeat the USA. The USA is not aware of their partnership until it is almost to late. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
JR. has. penned the second novel in the World War III series, which contains a building of a relationship between China, Islamic Republic and Russia. China is building a massive Army and Navy, Russia has built a large Army and Submarine force, and the Islamic Republic has taken control of the Middle East and North Africa. The three combine to make a force to defeat the USA. The USA is not aware of their partnership until it is almost to late. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
August 14, 2019
A very fast paced plot, lots of charactors, but easy to follow. I wonder which of the furturisic weapons and body armor may become used first? I do have 2 peeves about this both is book and the previous book, 1) Cypress is a tree, not an island in the Mediterranean Sea, the island is Cyprus. 2) Both books seem to indicate Russia has reverted back to Communism, since Russians are referred to as Reds. But I don't recall that coming out in either storyline. Starting the third book in this series tonight. I hope there's a conclusion to this trilogy or is it a quadlogy??
August 18, 2017
The war rages on. The fight for the middle east has now stretched to encompass much of the globe. The Russians and Chinese joined with the Islamic Republic to take advantage of a stretched out American and Allied military. Book 2 now concludes with the initial invasion of the American continent through Alaska. As much as the Allies' successes help stem the tide on the Israeli front, the battles in eastern Europe and now the Pacific Northwest are increasing as the Allies vie for time.
December 16, 2017
The Journey continues... But the obscales increase in size and threat
The second book in this series continues to rachet up the stakes for the free world against what was once called "The Evil Empire".Things look tough for the "free world"... Numeric numbers are stacked against the but training and tenasity as well as developing technology help hold back the "The Evil Empire ". As moer countries join the alliance things begin to stablize... This a real Cliff Hanger. You see various characters begin to develop... Your want to see how the world fares but you become connected to these characters... If you read the first book your going to definitely want to read the third after reading this book...
The second book in this series continues to rachet up the stakes for the free world against what was once called "The Evil Empire".Things look tough for the "free world"... Numeric numbers are stacked against the but training and tenasity as well as developing technology help hold back the "The Evil Empire ". As moer countries join the alliance things begin to stablize... This a real Cliff Hanger. You see various characters begin to develop... Your want to see how the world fares but you become connected to these characters... If you read the first book your going to definitely want to read the third after reading this book...
December 31, 2017
Greed from author's
Although I enjoyed this as much as the other books,I do not like the way pages are re-used by filling the story out by reprinting, parts of the story again this occurred three times in his book. E books are expensive as it is without charging twice for , reprinted text. Although I have enjoyed this series immensely I will not buy another.
Although I enjoyed this as much as the other books,I do not like the way pages are re-used by filling the story out by reprinting, parts of the story again this occurred three times in his book. E books are expensive as it is without charging twice for , reprinted text. Although I have enjoyed this series immensely I will not buy another.
April 13, 2020
Well Done!
The authors have a very accurate sense of the politics behind the world powers. Although the series takes place 20 years in the future, readers are made acutely aware of how the treasonous regimes of the early 20th century set the world stage for the disastrous wars in the future.
The authors have a very accurate sense of the politics behind the world powers. Although the series takes place 20 years in the future, readers are made acutely aware of how the treasonous regimes of the early 20th century set the world stage for the disastrous wars in the future.
December 24, 2022
This second novel of a four-book series is just as compulsively readable as the first. There are really, no characters, so relating to them is not possible. The scenario is pretty cool and is driven by events that could happen. There were errors that stood out to the accomplished reader. And, the US always takes a bloody nose first, then comes back for the win.
August 12, 2018
Ok to read. Not great
Repetitive and predictable. If you had read previous book you can establish the end of this book. I can without even opening third book can say the end . Book written by American perspective and it seems they are the only heros of this world
Repetitive and predictable. If you had read previous book you can establish the end of this book. I can without even opening third book can say the end . Book written by American perspective and it seems they are the only heros of this world
September 26, 2024
Another good read
Another good continuation of the series, well worth the read and worth paying for, will America and Europe succeed or will the red horde succeed in invading America? I'm immediately buying the 3rd book lol
Another good continuation of the series, well worth the read and worth paying for, will America and Europe succeed or will the red horde succeed in invading America? I'm immediately buying the 3rd book lol
December 17, 2017
Brilliant account of future war.
This is a terrific sequel and the pace is very fast with some tremendous action sequences and great descriptive writing.
This is a terrific sequel and the pace is very fast with some tremendous action sequences and great descriptive writing.
July 1, 2018
Another good one
The second book in the series was very good. I highly recommend this series. You need to read the books in order to understand the action.
The second book in the series was very good. I highly recommend this series. You need to read the books in order to understand the action.
July 23, 2018
Second book in the series. Great follow up on Book one. Well developed military campaigns if you understand WW II history. I really enjoyed this read!
September 24, 2018
Great read
Actually my first true war story read and now I'm hooked great characters fast hard hitting action and plenty of ass kicking.
Actually my first true war story read and now I'm hooked great characters fast hard hitting action and plenty of ass kicking.
October 30, 2018
This book is better than the one before
This writing effort is good. The action flows and doesn't get bogged down with alo t of character development..I look forward to the next one
This writing effort is good. The action flows and doesn't get bogged down with alo t of character development..I look forward to the next one
November 20, 2018
Another hit
What a great read, a page Turner from the start. Can't go wrong with this series. Looking forward to the next book in the series
What a great read, a page Turner from the start. Can't go wrong with this series. Looking forward to the next book in the series
December 4, 2018
Great book
I am downloading the next one now. Wish President Stein was our president now! Kidding aside this is a great series!
I am downloading the next one now. Wish President Stein was our president now! Kidding aside this is a great series!
December 31, 2018
Great read. Very entertaining. You will not be disappointed. The plot flows along both seamlessly and rapidly.
January 25, 2019
Intense
World War III is in high gear and it’s certainly a global conflict. Despite setbacks for both sides, the war is dragging on.
Look forward to the conclusion
World War III is in high gear and it’s certainly a global conflict. Despite setbacks for both sides, the war is dragging on.
Look forward to the conclusion
August 4, 2019
Operation Red Dragon review
Operation Red Dragon: And the Unthinkable is the second exciting book in the World War III series written by authors James Rosone and Miranda Watson.
Operation Red Dragon: And the Unthinkable is the second exciting book in the World War III series written by authors James Rosone and Miranda Watson.
August 31, 2022
Already started the next one!
May 3, 2023
Not disapointed at all!
This is the second time I have read this series, and it is just as good now, as then. Starting book three now. 5 Star rating
This is the second time I have read this series, and it is just as good now, as then. Starting book three now. 5 Star rating
May 10, 2024
Starting to get monotonous.
There is a lof.if repeat narrative. Getting to be the same oh same-oh. Need a break. Hope the next book is a little different.
There is a lof.if repeat narrative. Getting to be the same oh same-oh. Need a break. Hope the next book is a little different.
June 12, 2018
Great series
I can't wait for the next book to come out , hopefully won't be very long for the next book.
I can't wait for the next book to come out , hopefully won't be very long for the next book.
February 22, 2017
Great story.
This book continues the series quite nicely. I would advise getting some sleep before starting. I hope the next is as good.
This book continues the series quite nicely. I would advise getting some sleep before starting. I hope the next is as good.
April 14, 2021
Excellent story to the point that it makes one believe this could actually happen..... Detailed, suspenseful, action and drama. Enough realism that it's scary. Well written with fantastic narrative of the fiction events unfolding. There's no doubt that I have become a fan of this author. Thank you for sharing your story telling skills in the writing of this series and look forward to many more in the future.
I would highly recommend not only this book but the entire series.
I would highly recommend not only this book but the entire series.
June 3, 2016
Makes you think of what we may leave our children
Goes over a great deal of area's, but gives us a good idea what could happen if we stopped spending even less money on our defence and R&D. (US - The West, The UK in particular)
Goes over a great deal of area's, but gives us a good idea what could happen if we stopped spending even less money on our defence and R&D. (US - The West, The UK in particular)
Displaying 1 - 30 of 33 reviews