From the bestselling author of Flight of the Old Dog comes this shattering novel of the ultimate Middle East crisis. Iran has been invaded. And America responds in a grueling counterattack by air, by sea—and by brave new technology that will redefine war: the most sophisticated laser defense system ever. It is called Silver Tower. And it will change the balance of world power forever…
Indipendenti Serie
Questa avvincente serie si immerge nel cuore dei conflitti geopolitici moderni e delle strategie militari ad alto rischio. Assisti allo scontro tra individui coraggiosi e tecnologia all'avanguardia mentre combattono per il futuro. Ogni episodio offre azione mozzafiato e profonde riflessioni sul costo della libertà e della sicurezza globale.
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The Hammerheads, an elite force compromised of the latest and most deadly weaponry ever, prepares to do battle with the Cuchillos drug cartel, halting the flow of drugs entering the United States.
Two years after Operation Desert Storm, the problems facing military forces around the world have changed dramatically. In the US, active-duty military units have been drastically cut and reserve forces built up. Then an unusual mission comes up. By the author of "Night of the Hawk".
Storming Heaven
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America, having won the Cold War, faces new threats from terrorists. After Admiral Hardcastle warns of vulnerabilities, chaos ensues. Henri Cazaux, a psychopathic Belgian ex-special Forces soldier, seeks revenge on the U.S. Following a failed arms exchange, he escapes a federal raid and bombs a military airfield and San Francisco International Airport, parachuting to safety. Encouraged by his financial manager, he targets companies at airports, profiting from stock declines and options in transportation sectors. Memphis International is devastated by explosives dropped from a cargo plane, resulting in significant casualties and the destruction of a major shipping company's headquarters. In response, the President authorizes Admiral Hardcastle to deploy military defenses at airports nationwide, including Patriot missile batteries and round-the-clock air defense. After a thwarted attack on Dallas-Fort Worth International and a tragic incident involving a downed news crew, the President cautiously eases civil emergency measures. A tip-off leads to a raid on Cazaux's hideout, but he escapes, planning an assault on Washington, D.C. Disguised as Air Force One, his forces disable local air defenses before launching a suicide attack on the Capitol. A remorseful F-16 pilot sacrifices his jet to prevent disaster, but Cazaux attempts to kill Hardcastle. In the chaos, he reveals a plan to bomb the White House. Hardcastle, with local suppo