China Attacks

by Chuck DeVore, Steven W. Mosher

China Attacks is an exciting, entertaining, yet informative novel that explores the international politics that may be leading the world to war, describes America's and China's vast military capabilities and plans, and posits a riveting scenario of catastrophic conflict as superpowers collide over the island nation of the Republic of China on Taiwan. Told through the eyes of five main characters: a young, brash and beautiful CIA analyst; a rock-solid Marine Corps colonel; an Army National Guardsman; a Chinese commando officer; and a member of China's Communist elite, China Attacks, leads the reader through deception, betrayal, brutality and triumph.

Genres: Novels, Fiction, Thriller, Military Fiction

424 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2000

About the author

Chuck DeVore is the author of three books: "Crisis of the House Never United - a Novel of Early America," "The Texas Model: Prosperity in the Lone Star State and Lessons for America," and "China Attacks," a novel.

Praise of DeVore's latest book, "Crisis of the House Never United":

"The reader can tell that DeVore did his homework" - Daily Caller

"Burr (a satisfyingly well-developed character...)" - The Federalist

"This book works as an object lesson in the functionality and genius of our Constitution" - The Daily Signal

DeVore is a veteran of the U.S. Army and served as an intelligence officer. He retired as a lieutenant colonel.

DeVore has traveled extensively abroad, using his overseas observations in his writings.

Reviews

[Christopher Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

China invasion of Taiwan in late 1990's.

Many voices and personal views from all sides - US, China and Taiwan. Weighted heavily on US and Chna. Principle events were detailed and peppered with technical data.

The chronological account and flow of the story made for a good read.

[Bill Peacock · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read

Read about political correctness, heroism, and romance while witnessing the good guys defeat the commies and overcome the squishes. Fast paced and entertaining.

[JC · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall I enjoyed this book it gripped me but I was disappointed with how it developed and how it ended. One criticism is that the novelist made the Taiwanese a side show, everything seemed to go China’s way and only US forces able to inflict any damage. Would the Taiwanese military not prepare for an EMP? Biological and chemical agents. Why no retaliatory missile strikes etc? Furthermore, I couldn’t believe the reaction of the US population after the leaflet drop. One I doubt they’d be so easily psychologically defeated and two, that launch would spark nuclear war. The book didn’t even mention Japan. The Japanese have a existential interest in maintaining Taiwanese Sovereignty. The US would also not concede so easily as it’s would allow China to break the first island chain.

[creig speed · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book was shallow as written with little depth to it.

The book seemed like something a determined writer could produce over a couple of weeks. Very little research was needed into weapon systems. It was plausible until the last 25% of the book but then got into unrealistic scenarios and even was spoiled further with a romance of unlikely people.