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Harry, Eric L.

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ISBN 10 : 0515117927 ISBN 13 : 9780515117929

Editeur : Jove Publications, 1996

Synopsis

A political thriller by a military expert with extensive first-hand knowledge of the Russian military describes an accidental nuclear holocaust that erupts between Russia and the United States. Reprint. NYT.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

In a scenario terrifyingly close to today's headlines, Harry's debut novel opens with a North Korean invasion of South Korea that leads, through a series of tragic errors and decisions, to a Russian nuclear attack on military bases in the US.

Like techno-thriller master Tom Clancy, Harry offers a sprawling narrative that focuses on a small army of soldiers, politicians, and their families, American and Russian. National Security Advisor Greg Lambert must keep and tell secrets that may lead to Armageddon; Reservist David Chandler must leave his pregnant wife in order to drive a tank; US President Walter Livingston, eager for peace, must endure the ignominy of impeachment; Russian General Yuri Razov must deal with the consequences of his initial decision to launch nuclear missiles. Ground, air, and submarine battles alternate with scenes of anarchy stateside as exhausted leaders are forced to make instant decisions that might snuff out humanity forever. With a masterful grasp of military strategy and geopolitics, Harry moves his characters through nightmares of blood and death; his intricately detailed scenes of nuclear devastation are particularly horrifying. Told through a series of rapid-fire climaxes, this novel, a political and military cautionary tale of considerable power and conviction, will keep readers riveted.
— Publishers Weekly

Biographie de l'auteur

Eric L Harry practises law in Houston, Texas. He graduated from the Marine Military Academy and holds BA, MBA and JD degrees from Vanderbilt University. He is fluent in Russian, having studied at Moscow and Leningrad State Universities. He has lectured on the militray capability of post-Soviet Russia.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Jove Publications
• Date d'édition: 1996
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0515117927
• ISBN 13: 9780515117929
• Reliure: Poche
• Nombre de pages: 624
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible