Admiral James Stavridis Knihy

From two former military officers and award-winning authors comes a chilling geopolitical thriller set in 2034, envisioning a naval clash between the US and China in the South China Sea. On March 12, US Navy Commodore Sarah Hunt is on her flagship, the USS John Paul Jones, conducting a routine patrol when her ship detects an unflagged trawler in distress. Meanwhile, US Marine aviator Major Chris "Wedge" Mitchell is testing new stealth technology over the Strait of Hormuz, only to find himself captured by Iranian forces by day's end. In a shocking turn of events, Hunt's destroyer is sunk by the Chinese Navy, revealing a coordinated attack involving advanced cyber weaponry that leaves US military assets vulnerable. This day marks a devastating shift in America's military confidence. The narrative unfolds through a diverse cast of characters—Americans, Chinese, Iranians, Russians, and Indians—highlighting a series of miscalculations that escalate tensions globally. Coauthored by a decorated Marine veteran and a former NATO commander, the story blends geopolitical insight with human empathy. The authors draw from their extensive experience in national security to craft a plausible future, serving as a cautionary tale about the dire consequences of arrogance and misjudgment. As the balance of power shifts dramatically, readers are left to ponder the urgent need to avert such a dark future.

From the acclaimed authors of the New York Times bestseller 2034 comes another explosive speculative fiction set twenty years later, amid a radical leap in artificial intelligence and a violent partisan divide threatening the nation and the world. Two decades after a catastrophic war between the United States and China dismantled the old political order, a new party has dominated for over a decade, facing increasing violent resistance. The American president, who controls the media, is losing grip on the streets, raising fears of desperate measures to retain power. In a shocking turn, he collapses during a national address, leading to a flurry of misinformation and a reluctant announcement of his death. As conspiracy theories proliferate, the country spirals into a new civil war. A select group of elite figures in computer science, intelligence, and business suspect a major breakthrough in AI is behind the president's demise, with implications far beyond a mere assassination. Their investigation leads to an Amazon rainforest outpost, the last known location of a tech visionary who foresaw this advancement. As global powers maneuver in this new Great Game of scientific discovery, the fate of American democracy hangs in the balance. Combining insights into AI, biotech, and geopolitical dynamics, the authors deliver a thrilling narrative that compels readers to reflect on the trajectory of society and its potentially disastrous