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Winds of War #1
Red Ice
From William C. Dietz, the New York Times bestselling author of the America Rising novels, comes RED ICE. A military thriller so believable the story could be ripped from tomorrow’s headlines.
World War III is a month old. After attacking, and sinking the Destroyer USS Stacy Heath, the Chinese invade Tibet, and India counterattacks.
Rather than allow the Chinese to seize control of the subcontinent the U.S. sends 20,000 U.S. soldiers and marines in to join the fight.
The Russians use the opportunity to invade Ukraine, which leaves NATO with no choice but to respond. A full fledged ground war begins.
American forces are spread thin, and the decision is made to evacuate all personnel from Afghanistan. Troops have already begun to pull out, when Air Force JTAC (Joint Terminal Attack Controller) Dan Falco, receives orders to kill a ruthless Taliban leader named Noor Mohammad Hashemi. But it won’t be easy.
Falco must enter enemy territory with a guide who may, or may not be a member of the Taliban, take up a position above an enemy held town, and call in a targeted air strike on a man standing in the middle of a populated area.
Meanwhile 7,000 miles to north, the Russians are holding a training exercise called RED ICE. Except that it isn’t a training exercise and, if American forces fail to stop the enemy, the Russians will land on American soil. An accomplishment that would be a tremendous blow to American morale, and would suck much needed resources away from the conflicts in Europe and Asia.
Army Air Force and even Coast Guard personnel will do their best to push the Russians back.
But will their best be good enough?
For more about William C. Dietz and his fiction please visit williamcdietz.com. You can find him on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/williamcdietz and you can follow him on Twitter: William C. Dietz @wcdietz
World War III is a month old. After attacking, and sinking the Destroyer USS Stacy Heath, the Chinese invade Tibet, and India counterattacks.
Rather than allow the Chinese to seize control of the subcontinent the U.S. sends 20,000 U.S. soldiers and marines in to join the fight.
The Russians use the opportunity to invade Ukraine, which leaves NATO with no choice but to respond. A full fledged ground war begins.
American forces are spread thin, and the decision is made to evacuate all personnel from Afghanistan. Troops have already begun to pull out, when Air Force JTAC (Joint Terminal Attack Controller) Dan Falco, receives orders to kill a ruthless Taliban leader named Noor Mohammad Hashemi. But it won’t be easy.
Falco must enter enemy territory with a guide who may, or may not be a member of the Taliban, take up a position above an enemy held town, and call in a targeted air strike on a man standing in the middle of a populated area.
Meanwhile 7,000 miles to north, the Russians are holding a training exercise called RED ICE. Except that it isn’t a training exercise and, if American forces fail to stop the enemy, the Russians will land on American soil. An accomplishment that would be a tremendous blow to American morale, and would suck much needed resources away from the conflicts in Europe and Asia.
Army Air Force and even Coast Guard personnel will do their best to push the Russians back.
But will their best be good enough?
For more about William C. Dietz and his fiction please visit williamcdietz.com. You can find him on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/williamcdietz and you can follow him on Twitter: William C. Dietz @wcdietz
314 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 13, 2018
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About the author
William C. Dietz
124 books453 followersNew York Times bestselling author William C. Dietz has published more than fifty novels, some of which have been translated into German, Russian, and Japanese. He grew up in the Seattle area, served as a medic with the Navy and Marine Corps, graduated from the University of Washington, and has been employed as a surgical technician, college instructor, and television news writer, director and producer. Before becoming a full-time writer Dietz was director of public relations and marketing for an international telephone company. He and his wife live near Gig Harbor, Washington.
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April 12, 2023
Very realistic WWIII tale.
August 16, 2020
I just finished reading the book today and it's awesome!! It's the perfect scenario of a conventional WW3 scenario (war in both North America and Europe, Russia and China as the enemy). The only things missing is that there was also some combat on Canadian soil and that Falco wasn't wounded. But all in all, I love the plot and detail about the war and I love the defense of Alaska.
February 5, 2019
Absolutely Brilliant!
Sorry, Haven't been able to follow you personally for awhile, because I've bailed from the Facebook,Twitter Nonsense.. Bill..
(Way too much Drama!)
But,
Like I've told you for many years, (starting long before social media.. )
I've Never Miss ANYTHING from my favorite story teller. William C. Dietz!
Keep up the great work, & I'm Looking forward too many more Sci-Fi Adventures from you in the future .
Peter Anthony Roland
Miami Beach Florida
February 2019
Sorry, Haven't been able to follow you personally for awhile, because I've bailed from the Facebook,Twitter Nonsense.. Bill..
(Way too much Drama!)
But,
Like I've told you for many years, (starting long before social media.. )
I've Never Miss ANYTHING from my favorite story teller. William C. Dietz!
Keep up the great work, & I'm Looking forward too many more Sci-Fi Adventures from you in the future .
Peter Anthony Roland
Miami Beach Florida
February 2019
November 1, 2022
I accidentally stumbled across the Winds of War series while looking for something to read. I am a huge fan of Tom Clancy's books, with Red Storm Rising my favourite book of all time. So imagine my delight when I discovered that the Winds of War was a series based on WW3.
While perhaps not the best written, it was entertaining, and the pacing was great. Surprisingly for this type of novel, the character development was not too bad. I particularly enjoyed Falco's character, and a few others may remain with me for a while too.
The only regret I have about the book is that it doesn't go into the details as to why WW3 started. Considering this book is part of an extended series, it would have been nice to have started with the events leading up to the war, as was the case with Ken Follett's NEVER.
It probably deserves 4.5 stars, but since it is my first book by William C Dietz, and the enjoyment it provided, I decided to round it up to 5 stars. I am looking forward to starting the next book in the series.
While perhaps not the best written, it was entertaining, and the pacing was great. Surprisingly for this type of novel, the character development was not too bad. I particularly enjoyed Falco's character, and a few others may remain with me for a while too.
The only regret I have about the book is that it doesn't go into the details as to why WW3 started. Considering this book is part of an extended series, it would have been nice to have started with the events leading up to the war, as was the case with Ken Follett's NEVER.
It probably deserves 4.5 stars, but since it is my first book by William C Dietz, and the enjoyment it provided, I decided to round it up to 5 stars. I am looking forward to starting the next book in the series.
February 27, 2019
Wild ride!!
I'll clarify my observations by saying I was a JTAC for eight years before being commissioned... The role that Major Falco played is that of a CCT, Combat Control.Team, who have an "additional duty" job as a JTAC to their primary job of setting up drop zones, air resupply, air traffic control, etc.. The term JTAC is most commonly associated with the TACP or Tactical Air Control Party who are assigned to and integrated with Army maneuver units. Other then that, I really REALLY liked this book and read it over two extended sessions! It was wonderful engaging, the characters bigger than life. Oh, and, incredibly realistic in most sections... Poetic licence (s) notwithstanding.... I highly recommend this story and look forward to reading the next volume.
I'll clarify my observations by saying I was a JTAC for eight years before being commissioned... The role that Major Falco played is that of a CCT, Combat Control.Team, who have an "additional duty" job as a JTAC to their primary job of setting up drop zones, air resupply, air traffic control, etc.. The term JTAC is most commonly associated with the TACP or Tactical Air Control Party who are assigned to and integrated with Army maneuver units. Other then that, I really REALLY liked this book and read it over two extended sessions! It was wonderful engaging, the characters bigger than life. Oh, and, incredibly realistic in most sections... Poetic licence (s) notwithstanding.... I highly recommend this story and look forward to reading the next volume.
June 29, 2022
One of the fastest read I have done in some time. I have read quite a few World War III thrillers this year and one of the other books, Bering Strait, has similar theme of Russia attacking the USA through Alaska. However, this book has more of a conventional war setting unlike the other one, which was the war fought with advanced technologies - Drones and AIs.
The book is quite engrossing and a real page turner with no non-sense discussion. Although its a series, but this book is a complete story in its own. The way the book has ended, even if I don't read the second book, I won't miss anything.
The book is quite engrossing and a real page turner with no non-sense discussion. Although its a series, but this book is a complete story in its own. The way the book has ended, even if I don't read the second book, I won't miss anything.
December 11, 2021
This has to be the worst military fiction book I have ever read. I don't know where to even start, the plot completely predictable, the dialog well real people and soliders do not talk like that. It sound as if it was never read outload before and some 1930 war movie. I listened to the audio book and the voice actor should not be allowed anywhere near military fiction again. He should stay toward tween books or books for kids. I hope the author retired after writing this.
January 26, 2023
The beginning of a change of status
Ice finds the US fighting against the expanding Russian Empire as they try to take over Europe. The Russians are preparing to invade Alaska by building a pontoon bridge across the Bering Strait. The bridge will us the two Diomede Islands to anchor the bridge. For the Russians the problem is that Little Diomede belongs to the US and we don't plan on letting them have it.
Ice finds the US fighting against the expanding Russian Empire as they try to take over Europe. The Russians are preparing to invade Alaska by building a pontoon bridge across the Bering Strait. The bridge will us the two Diomede Islands to anchor the bridge. For the Russians the problem is that Little Diomede belongs to the US and we don't plan on letting them have it.
January 11, 2019
Good read and I enjoyed it being one of the first ETACs in Air force.
Good read the major is a Combat Controller trained to do Close air support not a member of a TACP those are the Air Force members assigned to Army combat teams and developed the JTAC
Good read the major is a Combat Controller trained to do Close air support not a member of a TACP those are the Air Force members assigned to Army combat teams and developed the JTAC
December 30, 2019
Do not waste your time!
What a disappointment! Normally Dietz writes good stories, but for some reason I this book he decided to make the American characters and military seem like “struggling incompetents”. This book is an insult to the US military!
What a disappointment! Normally Dietz writes good stories, but for some reason I this book he decided to make the American characters and military seem like “struggling incompetents”. This book is an insult to the US military!
November 26, 2020
This book started out ok, but once they started getting into the battle scenes, especially the ones involving naval units, it became grotesquely over the top wrong. Also, the weird little romance that popped up and the actions it caused? Man, pathetic.
July 7, 2021
Enjoyed the concepts; needs depth and less politics
Pretty interesting concept of war strategy. Decent on some details, but lacks a lot of credibility due to inaccuracies. I also did NOT appreciate the veiled swipe at Trump.
Pretty interesting concept of war strategy. Decent on some details, but lacks a lot of credibility due to inaccuracies. I also did NOT appreciate the veiled swipe at Trump.
August 28, 2021
N9n Stop Action
Read it in one sitting. Dietz brings people to life (and death) and let's us get to know them through his writing. I have read 3very book he's written and never been disappointed. One of my favorite go to authors.
Read it in one sitting. Dietz brings people to life (and death) and let's us get to know them through his writing. I have read 3very book he's written and never been disappointed. One of my favorite go to authors.
July 16, 2022
Always a good read
The action never stalls. The characters are relatable, and the military strategy doesn't overwhelm a civie who only knows the bang end from the trigger end of a gun.
The action never stalls. The characters are relatable, and the military strategy doesn't overwhelm a civie who only knows the bang end from the trigger end of a gun.
October 14, 2024
I got tired of reading heady non fiction and history so I thought a non fiction book would break it up. The opener is such a scarily believable scenario I recommended it to my Navy friends. The rest of the book is ok.
June 5, 2019
Excellent read. Could not put it down.
August 25, 2019
full of military action. it was like reading a war movie.
February 29, 2020
Nice action
Nice action with a lot of characters driven plot lines and even a back ground romance ,very much like the lgbt nod to the lgbt sailors husband
Nice action with a lot of characters driven plot lines and even a back ground romance ,very much like the lgbt nod to the lgbt sailors husband
February 12, 2021
Better than Red Storm Rising
Best technothriller that I have ever read. I care about the plot and the protagonists. I am eager to read the sequels.
Best technothriller that I have ever read. I care about the plot and the protagonists. I am eager to read the sequels.
September 25, 2021
Great read, I lived in Alaska for two years and really enjoyed the action and the local characters!
November 18, 2021
could not finish
November 21, 2021
Good Book
This is a Good Books and Found it hard to put down. It started out slow for me but picked up quickly.
This is a Good Books and Found it hard to put down. It started out slow for me but picked up quickly.
November 23, 2021
Good book
The story was a good sort for this genre. The story is believable and the characters were great. How the series proceeds only time will tell.
The story was a good sort for this genre. The story is believable and the characters were great. How the series proceeds only time will tell.
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January 14, 2022Great book on WW3. I enjoyed it. It started off slow but good books do that sometimes. It builds good characters and you find yourself caring about them. It was an interesting, enjoyable read.
March 31, 2022
Good Read
Good read, action packed moved reader along as the story developed. Enjoy the different roles the author developed in the story lines.
Good read, action packed moved reader along as the story developed. Enjoy the different roles the author developed in the story lines.
June 11, 2022
Good book, started second in series.
July 7, 2022
A very good read
I will be following this author and looking for more books in the series immediately this is a great read !
I will be following this author and looking for more books in the series immediately this is a great read !
October 5, 2023
Just wow
Fast, furious and a great story. Nothing missing all action all the time. Looking forward to the series it looks to a winner.
Fast, furious and a great story. Nothing missing all action all the time. Looking forward to the series it looks to a winner.
October 13, 2023
Although real life war has made this idea a bit more likely, i barely cared about any of the characters. I may give it another book to try but not rushing to it.
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