Review: Fourth Crisis
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 30, 2013
Fourth Crisis: The Battle for Taiwan by Peter von Bleichert is a 223 page military techno-thriller written in third person, present tense. The plot is gripping and will have you hooked in the first few pages. It will be hard to put this one down. Bleichert clearly did his homework with such detailed knowledge of the navy, weaponry and large scale combat operations. His battle scenes jump right off the page and are completely realistic.  Even the descriptions of China and Taiwan are vivid and easily imagined.The story unfolds as strained tensions between China and Taiwan heighten, and the U.S. intervenes to help their ally, the Taiwanese. The battle scenes and action will keep you turning the page. One thing that pleasantly surprised me was Navy officer, Lieutenant Cynthia Pelletier. I loved to see such a strong, determined, and well-developed female character in a male dominated genre. I would definitely recommend this book.