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Defiant to the Death: A World War 3 Techno-Thriller Action Event
"Nick Ryan knows his craft, and his topic. His World War 3 stories are tightly-written, fast-moving, with great characters."
- LARRY BOND
Co-author of Tom Clancy's 'Red Storm Rising' and New York Times bestselling author of 'Red Phoenix'
The Korean Peninsula saw some of the most savage fighting of the Third World War. Several American units covered themselves in fame and glory during the campaign, while some Companies went into battle with a black mark against their names.
‘Culprit’ Company were troublemakers and misfits; outcast rebels with a reputation for ill-discipline and insubordination. But in the face of the enemy, they were the bravest of the brave.
For the new recruits joining ‘Culprit’ Company as the Army advanced through the mud and blood towards Kaesong city on the North Korean border, their initiation to the fury of warfare was a brutal trial-by-fire from which only the toughest soldiers could ever hope to survive.
From the book…
As they moved forward, the Allied artillery opened up again, this time firing smoke to shield the advance from enemy fire. The rounds landed three hundred yards ahead of the infantry with a muted distinctive ‘crump!’ and bloomed into a white swirling curtain of haze.
The column of Brads to the right of the infantry began to accelerate and Hector signalled for his men to keep up. They reached the fogbank of smoke and went through it like they were warily stepping across a threshold into a parallel universe.
On the far side of the smoke, the attack force began funnelling into the mouth of the valley. Through the skeins of haze Hector saw the two hills rising on his flanks as the American attack was forced to compress. The Brads and the Abrams tanks changed course, squeezing towards the center where the infantry were still pushing manfully forward. Hector was struck by a sudden chill premonition of foreboding that ran like a jagged knife down his spine but before he opened his mouth to shout a warning, enemy machine guns opened fire and the world suddenly turned into a blood-soaked inferno.
- LARRY BOND
Co-author of Tom Clancy's 'Red Storm Rising' and New York Times bestselling author of 'Red Phoenix'
The Korean Peninsula saw some of the most savage fighting of the Third World War. Several American units covered themselves in fame and glory during the campaign, while some Companies went into battle with a black mark against their names.
‘Culprit’ Company were troublemakers and misfits; outcast rebels with a reputation for ill-discipline and insubordination. But in the face of the enemy, they were the bravest of the brave.
For the new recruits joining ‘Culprit’ Company as the Army advanced through the mud and blood towards Kaesong city on the North Korean border, their initiation to the fury of warfare was a brutal trial-by-fire from which only the toughest soldiers could ever hope to survive.
From the book…
As they moved forward, the Allied artillery opened up again, this time firing smoke to shield the advance from enemy fire. The rounds landed three hundred yards ahead of the infantry with a muted distinctive ‘crump!’ and bloomed into a white swirling curtain of haze.
The column of Brads to the right of the infantry began to accelerate and Hector signalled for his men to keep up. They reached the fogbank of smoke and went through it like they were warily stepping across a threshold into a parallel universe.
On the far side of the smoke, the attack force began funnelling into the mouth of the valley. Through the skeins of haze Hector saw the two hills rising on his flanks as the American attack was forced to compress. The Brads and the Abrams tanks changed course, squeezing towards the center where the infantry were still pushing manfully forward. Hector was struck by a sudden chill premonition of foreboding that ran like a jagged knife down his spine but before he opened his mouth to shout a warning, enemy machine guns opened fire and the world suddenly turned into a blood-soaked inferno.
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180 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 13, 2022
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April 28, 2022
Gritty, brutal, real- a celebration of the American warrior…
Nick Ryan is a superb writer, bringing the viscera of war to light. You will be immersed in all the savagery of modern combat, nothing left to the imagination. “Defiant To The Death,” like it’s predecessors in the series, is a wake-up call to civilians, in a world now teetering upon the precipice of a true, real, Third World War…
Buy, read, enjoy, but most of all, learn. Bravo Zulu, Mr. Ryan.
Nick Ryan is a superb writer, bringing the viscera of war to light. You will be immersed in all the savagery of modern combat, nothing left to the imagination. “Defiant To The Death,” like it’s predecessors in the series, is a wake-up call to civilians, in a world now teetering upon the precipice of a true, real, Third World War…
Buy, read, enjoy, but most of all, learn. Bravo Zulu, Mr. Ryan.
June 18, 2022
Another fast paced story from the world war 3 techno thriller series by Nick Ryan. This book shows the brutal realities of the war, where you fight for your fellow soldier and buddies. There is no dramatic heroism and courage just enough adrenaline to either kill your enemy or be killed. Reality of infantry is quite different from fiction. This story tries to capture the reality.
December 20, 2022
Loving these books as to what war is really like in the field and the horror's they had to contend with !!
very well written and heartfelt in the words .
Characters are good and the comradeship between the men and there leader ,very disturbing as to what they had to go through ,felt a real part of there distress and bravery .
Highly recommend ,
very well written and heartfelt in the words .
Characters are good and the comradeship between the men and there leader ,very disturbing as to what they had to go through ,felt a real part of there distress and bravery .
Highly recommend ,
May 8, 2022
Great Read
In my humble opinion Defiant To The Death is the best of the series. Non stop, edge of the seat action, that’s so well written making it a page turner that will keep you awake. I certainly hope there is another book on the way!
In my humble opinion Defiant To The Death is the best of the series. Non stop, edge of the seat action, that’s so well written making it a page turner that will keep you awake. I certainly hope there is another book on the way!
June 17, 2022
Lots of fast paced action.
Enjoy the boo reading in one Sitting hope to fine many more like the author already has several books like o amazon recommend everyone to check them. Great store line but in Vietnam need experienced that much horror and number kiled
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Enjoy the boo reading in one Sitting hope to fine many more like the author already has several books like o amazon recommend everyone to check them. Great store line but in Vietnam need experienced that much horror and number kiled
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July 4, 2022
Heroes
Very well written. The action keeps your attention. I'm sure a lot of veterans have gone through similar experiences and had to put up with real heroes and useless commanders.
Very well written. The action keeps your attention. I'm sure a lot of veterans have gone through similar experiences and had to put up with real heroes and useless commanders.
January 3, 2025
Blood and guts.
This book was very deliscriptive of the battles depicted. It covered an almost continuous attack with little interpersonal dialog. The ending is quick and leaves the idea that the tide of war has changed.
This book was very deliscriptive of the battles depicted. It covered an almost continuous attack with little interpersonal dialog. The ending is quick and leaves the idea that the tide of war has changed.
March 23, 2026
Not a bad read, pretty much the same format as its predecessors. I think I've got to the stage where unfortunately they're all blending into the same story and it's getting more difficult to differentiate between them!
April 24, 2022
Non-stop action.
Nicholas Ryan has done it again. This book left me exhausted. The characters are real, and the scenes are intense. Definitely a just read, you won't be sorry.
Nicholas Ryan has done it again. This book left me exhausted. The characters are real, and the scenes are intense. Definitely a just read, you won't be sorry.
May 2, 2022
Well written
Nick Ryan did an amazing job with this series. It is well written and fast moving. he knows this topic well.
Nick Ryan did an amazing job with this series. It is well written and fast moving. he knows this topic well.
May 25, 2022
kind of tedious, then the main character dies
May 29, 2022
Fast paced action. Ryan is great with his WW3 series
Extremely fast paced and hard to put down. Graphic with a facts story and great ending for the most part.
Extremely fast paced and hard to put down. Graphic with a facts story and great ending for the most part.
June 10, 2022
Non stop action
The plot is thin but the action is amazing. You won't put it down until you read every word. I loved it.
The plot is thin but the action is amazing. You won't put it down until you read every word. I loved it.
September 15, 2022
Gripping, fast-paced military thriller. It kept my attention easily. I would have given it four stars if there was less gore. This one had a bit too much for my taste.
October 20, 2022
Blood and Guts
Real battle conditions and some nasty but real commanders that should have never been. Plenty of detailed battles to digest.
Real battle conditions and some nasty but real commanders that should have never been. Plenty of detailed battles to digest.
July 23, 2023
War
Action packed can't put it down very vivid shows the difference in styles of command and the love and respect for fellow man
Action packed can't put it down very vivid shows the difference in styles of command and the love and respect for fellow man
July 30, 2023
Action packed from the first page.
September 17, 2023
Excellent stories, enjoy the book to the last page...
February 4, 2026
Easily my favorite out of this series.
July 9, 2023
Pretty good book about fighting WW3, there are 9 books in this series technically. All books are stand alone in themselves. Two are about fighting in the Kora and the Pacific and the other seven are about fighting in Europe specifically Poland and Germany. Not bad a for a quick read with a good story. Reach one I read in one day.
June 24, 2022
War Is Hell
Another great read in the series. A very realistic look into the toll killing takes on people and reminds you that no one is safe, no matter how brave they are. R.I.P.
Another great read in the series. A very realistic look into the toll killing takes on people and reminds you that no one is safe, no matter how brave they are. R.I.P.
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