Review: Brilliant and exciting military narrative
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 9, 2013
Fourth Crisis is an exciting, action-packed novel. As the title suggests, this book is about a battle over Taiwan. China considers Taiwan to be under Chinese jurisdiction and leads a full scale invasion to the island. Their aim is to gain full control of Taiwan. The United States is eager to protect their own interests in the Pacific and rushes to defend Taiwan. Stuck in the middle of all of this, the Taiwanese wish to be independent and are willing to stand up and fight for their rights. It won't be an easy struggle, as all sides are willing to do whatever it takes and continue to up the ante.China threatens nuclear attacks, and war breaks out all over the Pacific. There is war on several fronts with attacks being launched in the land, the air, and the sea. China refuses to back down as they fight for glory and for increased political influence and control. The United States is willing to defend their interests in the Pacific just as vehemently. And while both sides are playing the political chess board, Taiwan just wishes to be free.The author's extensive research really shows. The detailed descriptions add depth to the story and make all the scenes feel real, accurate, and complete.  You will be placed right in the middle of the action and really feel like you are there. No detail is overlooked, and you will be treated to vivid and accurate descriptions of all the equipment, strategies, formations, and more.It is clear the author knows the subject matter extremely well. More importantly, you can also tell that he is very passionate about what he writes. Although this book is fiction, it is easy to forget as you read. You will feel like you are reading about real events, and it is very easy to get lost in the story. If you are at all interested in military stories and political events, Fourth Crisis is a must read. I would definitely recommend it!