2013: World War III

by Carl Berryman

In 2013: World War III, the Peoples Republic of China explodes out of its borders. It presents China's political, social and economic rationale, military preparations and grand strategy for such a disaster. It discusses the lack of political and military preparations by the west, the consequences for China's neighbors, and how the world in general and the United States in particular will respond. Events in today's world make it all possible. The only way to prevent it is to plan for it now.

664 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2004

Reviews

[Fathima · Rating 2 out of 5]

Bad, had many spelling errors

[Steve · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the better what if books

Some spelling and grammatical errors but they do not take away from the story. Like my title says one of the better what if books on the market. I hope the author continues to write books of this type.

[John M. Campbell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decent read

Not a bad book. Good story, just wished the ending was more conclusive. I don't want to spoil, so will leave it at that.

[Brent · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is, without a doubt, one of the worst books I've had the displeasure to read lately. I got through 50% of the book, mostly out of a sense of perverse masochism. Specifically, the first issue was a need for a good editor or, at least, a competent proof reader. Spelling errors were common as was an amusing, if non-standard, use of punctuation (I'm looking at you, quotation marks).

Then the story line, which was actually an interesting one of China launching a series of war in Asia to acquire raw materials, was spoiled by the author turning the book into a long series of political screeds. I'm not particularly interested in having my military thrillers interrupted by a poli-sci rant.

Overall, can't recommend to anyone. Avoid.