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Winds of War #3
Red Dragon
From William C. Dietz, the New York Times bestselling author of the America Rising novels, comes RED DRAGON, the third book in the Winds of War series following RED FLOOD.
World War III is a few months month old. After attacking, and sinking the Destroyer USS Stacy Heath, the Chinese seize control of Nepal and Bhutan and push into India where the Allies manage to stop them. But for how long? Pakistan is attacking from the north--and China is preparing for the "big push” from the east.
Worse yet, China’s Ministry of State Security has orders to assassinate the Dalai Lama, rather than run the risk that he will inspire a Buddhist rebellion in Tibet.
As a team of assassins close in on the Dalai Lama, Green Beret Captain Jon Lee and his men are behind Chinese lines in Nepal, battling to rescue a downed fighter pilot before enemy troops can capture him.
The entire subcontinent is at risk if the assassins succeed… And, if the region falls, hundreds of thousands of people will die--even as millions more are lost to the Axis.
Together with a self-centered army doctor named Wendy Kwan, and a team consisting of both green berets and Gurkhas, it will be Lee's responsibility to navigate treacherous terrain--and prevent Chinese Agent Fan Tong and his special ops team from changing the course of the war.
World War III is a few months month old. After attacking, and sinking the Destroyer USS Stacy Heath, the Chinese seize control of Nepal and Bhutan and push into India where the Allies manage to stop them. But for how long? Pakistan is attacking from the north--and China is preparing for the "big push” from the east.
Worse yet, China’s Ministry of State Security has orders to assassinate the Dalai Lama, rather than run the risk that he will inspire a Buddhist rebellion in Tibet.
As a team of assassins close in on the Dalai Lama, Green Beret Captain Jon Lee and his men are behind Chinese lines in Nepal, battling to rescue a downed fighter pilot before enemy troops can capture him.
The entire subcontinent is at risk if the assassins succeed… And, if the region falls, hundreds of thousands of people will die--even as millions more are lost to the Axis.
Together with a self-centered army doctor named Wendy Kwan, and a team consisting of both green berets and Gurkhas, it will be Lee's responsibility to navigate treacherous terrain--and prevent Chinese Agent Fan Tong and his special ops team from changing the course of the war.
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320 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 24, 2020
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About the author
William C. Dietz
124 books452 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 18, 2024
Enjoyed this third book in the series. very good read.
September 16, 2022
Dalai Lama is assassinated by the Chinese and the allied forces search for the next Dalai Lama in occupied Nepal. This book is about rescuing the infant Dalai Lama and bringing him to India.
Its quite an adventure to travel to Nepal and then back to India.
Few points I could notice qhere author may have paid attention are such as, the author has messed up the names of Indians, for example a Sikh would never have a Gupta surname. Also, Indian Army does not have a Private in its ranks and the Russian aircrafts in Indian airforce is mostly assembled in India with Su30s having Indian components except engines which come from Ukrain.
Its quite an adventure to travel to Nepal and then back to India.
Few points I could notice qhere author may have paid attention are such as, the author has messed up the names of Indians, for example a Sikh would never have a Gupta surname. Also, Indian Army does not have a Private in its ranks and the Russian aircrafts in Indian airforce is mostly assembled in India with Su30s having Indian components except engines which come from Ukrain.
March 20, 2022
Top-notch thriller
Well-written action taking place in WW III ... A daring rescue mission in the Himalayas fighting the weather and Red Chinese at the same time. Sadly, recurring typos (misspellings and punctuation) occur too often throughout the book. A little proofing would polish this gem!
Well-written action taking place in WW III ... A daring rescue mission in the Himalayas fighting the weather and Red Chinese at the same time. Sadly, recurring typos (misspellings and punctuation) occur too often throughout the book. A little proofing would polish this gem!
September 30, 2023
Fast pace action
Initial is really slow but picks up later on. Though being a Indian I really don't like the way we were disregarded in the complete novel, maybe the author has no knowledge or confidence we can fight even though we hold Pakistan by the neck and Chinese by the balls ..
Initial is really slow but picks up later on. Though being a Indian I really don't like the way we were disregarded in the complete novel, maybe the author has no knowledge or confidence we can fight even though we hold Pakistan by the neck and Chinese by the balls ..
July 28, 2020
A little choppy
The story line was thrilling. The trip through the mountains realistic. Some of the scenes started and stopped almost in mid paragraph. Better editing would place this into a solid four star.
The story line was thrilling. The trip through the mountains realistic. Some of the scenes started and stopped almost in mid paragraph. Better editing would place this into a solid four star.
June 7, 2021
Red dragon
Excellent book man y different stories in one every describe s event and clearly written description not scenes. B enjoyed reading... B. Look forward v to more from this author.
Excellent book man y different stories in one every describe s event and clearly written description not scenes. B enjoyed reading... B. Look forward v to more from this author.
June 9, 2021
Top action novel.
This very exciting novel is set in and around Nepal and concerns the rescue of a very important baby, the young Dalai llama,by a mixed team of military characters. Excellent read.
This very exciting novel is set in and around Nepal and concerns the rescue of a very important baby, the young Dalai llama,by a mixed team of military characters. Excellent read.
October 10, 2021
The saga that is the Third World War, continues…
Superb writing, high octane action, characters so real you feel you know them, and a plot involving real world possibilities. A MUST READ!
Superb writing, high octane action, characters so real you feel you know them, and a plot involving real world possibilities. A MUST READ!
May 20, 2020
Best of the series so far.
Very entertaining read. Well constructed plot and characters. War is displayed in all its horror, a war where no one is safe.
Very entertaining read. Well constructed plot and characters. War is displayed in all its horror, a war where no one is safe.
June 23, 2021
Great Series
Good story line. I like the way in which the author switches from main characters...plot..and geographical locations without missing a beat. I'm really impressed.
Good story line. I like the way in which the author switches from main characters...plot..and geographical locations without missing a beat. I'm really impressed.
December 1, 2021
Outstanding
This was an outstanding book!!! I found it to be a easy read and was hard d to put down even when going to bed.
This was an outstanding book!!! I found it to be a easy read and was hard d to put down even when going to bed.
June 15, 2022
Hand to hand combat
Full of action from word one. Good descriptions of mountain fighting. Hippo
Hope the other books in the series are this good.
Full of action from word one. Good descriptions of mountain fighting. Hippo
Hope the other books in the series are this good.
June 21, 2022
Good series, started next book.
March 20, 2024
Action, Action and More Action
If you want to read a military thriller that has plenty of non stop as action, this Is the book for you. It takes you on a mission that gets more complicated by the minute and makes you feel you're one of the participants. Good plot summary nd well developed characters. Worth the time.
If you want to read a military thriller that has plenty of non stop as action, this Is the book for you. It takes you on a mission that gets more complicated by the minute and makes you feel you're one of the participants. Good plot summary nd well developed characters. Worth the time.
August 14, 2020
Very good read! Dietz does his research, and it shows!
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