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The Third World War
NOTE, this is NOT a politically correct novel. Near the end of the current President's term, China and Russia decide the time will never be better to take down America. They know the current administration has run down and demoralized the military. Half of American navy's mighty aircraft carriers are in out of service for repairs, the Army is the smallest it's been eighty years. The average age of the US Air Force fighters is over 25 years old. The AF is down to less than 100 nuclear bombers from a high of 600. Their war plan, Operation Whirlpool was to launch a surprise nuclear attack to knock out America. War usually plans end up in the trashbin when the enemy is engaged. Operation Whirlpool ran into an unexpected situation. The American’s weren’t as surprised as the Chinese and Russians thought. A US Navy attack submarine stumbled upon the Russian and Chinese SSBN’s sneaking up on the American coast. When the first missiles fly, the world explodes in war as old hatreds flare up. The story is told by a Russian historian who was selected by the Russian President to record the shortest war in history, which will leave Russia ruling the surviving world.
151 pages, Paperback
Published September 21, 2022
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June 29, 2017
Excellent short story
Very good and easy read, lots of detail and whole ideas is frightening realistic, rather to close for comfort.
Have read one of his other series, ( We knew they were coming ) which is rather good if you are a sci-fi fan. His writing style is quite unique as it helps mentally picture the book which I like. Definitely in my top 25 books.
Very good and easy read, lots of detail and whole ideas is frightening realistic, rather to close for comfort.
Have read one of his other series, ( We knew they were coming ) which is rather good if you are a sci-fi fan. His writing style is quite unique as it helps mentally picture the book which I like. Definitely in my top 25 books.
September 24, 2016
Great read. Although a work of fiction, much of What in the book could very well happen as our world today is spinning out of control.
Great read. Although a work of fiction, much of What in the book could very well happen as our world today is spinning out of control.
Great read. Although a work of fiction, much of What in the book could very well happen as our world today is spinning out of control.
November 8, 2017
A bit disjointed but worth a read
A chillingly plausible tale which moved along with a pace. I enjoyed the big picture aspects which were rather undermined by the boy's own tale of our submarine and its captain.
A chillingly plausible tale which moved along with a pace. I enjoyed the big picture aspects which were rather undermined by the boy's own tale of our submarine and its captain.
August 4, 2025
The book is compelling. Its writing style leans more toward non-fiction than fiction, even when the author attempts to add human elements to the narrative. I found the beginning discouraging, but it improves after the first two chapters, once the author reveals a deep knowledge of the detailed aspects of nuclear techno-warfare. After getting through the initial chapters, the book becomes truly engaging.
The subject matter is terrifying. A global nuclear war represents the closest humanity—and life on Earth—could come to an extinction-level event, occurring almost instantaneously.
This is a book I hope decision-makers in military affairs will read. It vividly brings to life the horrors of a global nuclear exchange—something that must be avoided at nearly any cost. While there are many potential paths to such a conflict, the book’s premise—that two presidents might simultaneously descend into delusion—feels highly unrealistic.
However, crafting a realistic scenario is not necessarily the goal of fiction. In this case, I believe the aim is to illustrate just how much of humanity’s future rests in the hands of flawed leaders, unreliable systems, and poorly understood geopolitical dynamics.
To other readers, I would say: read this book as a sobering reminder that we must all work toward global peace, rational cooperation, and shared security—before it is too late to safeguard God’s creation.
The subject matter is terrifying. A global nuclear war represents the closest humanity—and life on Earth—could come to an extinction-level event, occurring almost instantaneously.
This is a book I hope decision-makers in military affairs will read. It vividly brings to life the horrors of a global nuclear exchange—something that must be avoided at nearly any cost. While there are many potential paths to such a conflict, the book’s premise—that two presidents might simultaneously descend into delusion—feels highly unrealistic.
However, crafting a realistic scenario is not necessarily the goal of fiction. In this case, I believe the aim is to illustrate just how much of humanity’s future rests in the hands of flawed leaders, unreliable systems, and poorly understood geopolitical dynamics.
To other readers, I would say: read this book as a sobering reminder that we must all work toward global peace, rational cooperation, and shared security—before it is too late to safeguard God’s creation.
August 10, 2021
Not Worth The Time
This book is a hack job, pandering to political issues, attempting to make his point of view, and very obvious about it. PC with WWIII, you have got to be kidding.
It was written very poorly, in my opinion, bent towards the authors opinion, which is his right. This is a very odd book, to say the least, I have one consolation, it cost me nothing to read, and very little time, since it was so shallowly written.
For the sake anyone contemplating actually purchasing this read, I caution against it.
This book is a hack job, pandering to political issues, attempting to make his point of view, and very obvious about it. PC with WWIII, you have got to be kidding.
It was written very poorly, in my opinion, bent towards the authors opinion, which is his right. This is a very odd book, to say the least, I have one consolation, it cost me nothing to read, and very little time, since it was so shallowly written.
For the sake anyone contemplating actually purchasing this read, I caution against it.
July 15, 2019
A fascinating subject
I enjoyed the story line and progression of events. I didn't much care for the "right wing bias" and comments insulting to a previous President. For a second I thought Trump wrote this story😀
I enjoyed the story line and progression of events. I didn't much care for the "right wing bias" and comments insulting to a previous President. For a second I thought Trump wrote this story😀
August 26, 2019
Interesting
Not a bad read but still too many mistakes and the treatment of President Obama is bordering on childishness. The plot is ok but too many jumps over major events that barely get a mention. Still worth a read, wallpaper for the mind.
Not a bad read but still too many mistakes and the treatment of President Obama is bordering on childishness. The plot is ok but too many jumps over major events that barely get a mention. Still worth a read, wallpaper for the mind.
November 3, 2019
Holy hell
This is a bigoted and terribly written book. What is funny he tries to link Obama to the bad president and he ends up making it look like what trump actually turned out to be.
This is a bigoted and terribly written book. What is funny he tries to link Obama to the bad president and he ends up making it look like what trump actually turned out to be.
February 18, 2022
This story was very plausible
This story describes the men with the worse of men of history. Willing to kill billions of people for their own means to an end. It seems impossible that men like this exist but they most certainly do.
This story describes the men with the worse of men of history. Willing to kill billions of people for their own means to an end. It seems impossible that men like this exist but they most certainly do.
September 3, 2019
Interesting
Definitely a very interesting story. Extremely plausible. The personalities seem to be very accurate. Storyline is very readable. Recommended reading.
Definitely a very interesting story. Extremely plausible. The personalities seem to be very accurate. Storyline is very readable. Recommended reading.
November 15, 2020
Was an ok read
The authors description of Obama were ignorant but overall I found it a pretty read even the military sequences are pretty far fetched.
The authors description of Obama were ignorant but overall I found it a pretty read even the military sequences are pretty far fetched.
March 22, 2023
Great read!
Once I started I couldn't put it down... The storyline made me compare it to our current government and the world...
Once I started I couldn't put it down... The storyline made me compare it to our current government and the world...
August 11, 2024
A must read
What a refreshing read. Anyone who embraces this nonsense woke culture needs to read this to understand just where it's going to lead. Many thanks for your work Ira.
What a refreshing read. Anyone who embraces this nonsense woke culture needs to read this to understand just where it's going to lead. Many thanks for your work Ira.
February 27, 2016
Go Ahead and read it
Not well backed up. For example, "Ghost Fleet" is extensively documented and has been supported by as a credible scenario by military expert. This is not, but heck its easy, scary and contains some interesting nuggets.
Not well backed up. For example, "Ghost Fleet" is extensively documented and has been supported by as a credible scenario by military expert. This is not, but heck its easy, scary and contains some interesting nuggets.
April 20, 2016
Totally different WWIII book
This is a fast moving plausible readable novel. Remember D-Day was 6 June 1944, I think there was an error in printing. That aside it is very plausible highly readable book set in "our time". A fun read!
This is a fast moving plausible readable novel. Remember D-Day was 6 June 1944, I think there was an error in printing. That aside it is very plausible highly readable book set in "our time". A fun read!
August 4, 2016
A basic nuclear war story with the addition that the author clearly sees Obama as an incompetent fool. I read it on my kindle during a business trip. Was a quick easy read and nominally entertaining.
March 1, 2016
Quick read
Moderately enjoyable quick read. The authors view of the Obama administration is good for a laugh as it's completely off the wall.
Moderately enjoyable quick read. The authors view of the Obama administration is good for a laugh as it's completely off the wall.
May 13, 2016
Worst book...ever
Generous to even call it a book...more like a polemic a fifth grade boy would write...just appallingly juvenile and sophomoric.
Generous to even call it a book...more like a polemic a fifth grade boy would write...just appallingly juvenile and sophomoric.
April 18, 2024
Good readable book
The book explains very well divastation due to my kesrcweapons. But arrangnent of book is not easy to understand. Little confusing at times...
The book explains very well divastation due to my kesrcweapons. But arrangnent of book is not easy to understand. Little confusing at times...
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