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John Birmingham

    7. srpen 1964

    John Birmingham je autor, jehož raná léta a vzdělání v Ipswichi a Brisbane formovaly jeho pohled na svět. Po krátkém působení ve státní správě se rozhodl věnovat psaní. Jeho právní studium a pozdější zatčení za držení cedule s nápisem 'Svoboda slova' pod kontroverzními zákony jen podtrhují jeho zájem o občanská práva a svobodu projevu. S titulem v oboru mezinárodních vztahů přináší do své tvorby hluboké porozumění globálním otázkám.

    Final Impact
    The Shattered Skies
    Zero Day Code
    Sleeper Agent
    Designated targets
    After America
    • After America

      • 502 stránek
      • 18 hodin čtení
      4,3(4)Ohodnotit

      The world changed forever when a massive wave of energy slammed into North America and wiped out 99 percent of the population. As the United States lay in ruins, chaos erupted across the globe. Now, while a skeleton American government tries to reconstruct the nation, swarms of pirates and foreign militias plunder the lawless wasteland where even the president is fair prey. In New York City, armies of heavily armed predators hold sway—and hold off a struggling U.S. military. In Texas, a rogue general bent on secession leads a brutal campaign against immigrants. And in England, a U.S. special ops agent enters a shadow war against a deadly enemy who has made the fight personal. While the president ponders a blitz attack on America’s once greatest city, the forces of order and anarchy wage all-out war for postapocalyptic dominance—and a handful of survivors must decide how far to go to salvage whatever uncertain future awaits . . . after America.

      After America
    • The Second World War was turned on its head at the moment Admiral Kolhammer's ultra-modern stealth warships were hurled back through time from 2021. This title deals with this topic.

      Designated targets
    • Sleeper Agent

      • 244 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení
      3,4(3)Ohodnotit

      Cooper Fox, beloved by the town of Gainesville, struggles with memory loss after a car accident but discovers a natural talent for strength training. His guidance leads Gainesville High's football team to victory in the Mid-States final, making him the town's hero. As excitement builds for a grand celebration, the story explores themes of resilience, community, and the impact of one individual's strength on collective achievement.

      Sleeper Agent
    • Zero Day Code

      • 386 stránek
      • 14 hodin čtení
      3,0(2)Ohodnotit

      In a contemporary urban setting, food scarcity becomes a critical issue, with the city capable of sustaining itself for only nine days. As panic ensues, the story explores the chaos and desperation that arise when resources dwindle. The narrative delves into the human psyche under pressure, revealing how individuals and communities react to the impending crisis, ultimately highlighting themes of survival, societal breakdown, and the fragility of modern civilization.

      Zero Day Code
    • Centuries after they were defeated and exiled to Dark Space, the Sturm have returned. In a sneak attack, the Sturm's victory seemed complete, their final triumph inevitable, until one small band of intrepid, unlikely heroes struck back.

      The Shattered Skies
    • Final Impact

      A Novel of the Axis of Time

      • 368 stránek
      • 13 hodin čtení
      4,0(2555)Ohodnotit

      With nonstop action and a diverse cast of characters, this book offers a thrilling experience that challenges readers to think. Each character brings a unique perspective, enhancing the narrative's depth and complexity. The interplay of their differences adds layers to the story, ensuring a dynamic and engaging read.

      Final Impact
    • A Girl in Time

      • 356 stránek
      • 13 hodin čtení
      3,8(15)Ohodnotit

      The narrative follows a talented young game developer on the brink of success, who is unexpectedly drawn into a time-bending adventure by a cowboy seeking his long-lost daughter from two centuries past. This unique blend of technology and historical quest explores themes of loss, connection, and the impact of choices across time, as the characters navigate their intertwined fates in a richly imagined world.

      A Girl in Time
    • Weapons of Choice

      • 816 stránek
      • 29 hodin čtení
      4,0(4057)Ohodnotit

      It's the year 2021, and a quantum military experiment has gone horrifically wrong. A multinational taskforce of ultra-modern warships is transported back to 1945 - right into the path of the US Navy, bound for Midway Atoll. History is rewritten in a flash, and Allied and Axis forces are caught up in a battle to gain the upper hand.

      Weapons of Choice
    • The Cruel Stars

      • 496 stránek
      • 18 hodin čtení
      3,9(1740)Ohodnotit

      With a ruthless sect of humanity intent on wiping out their species, five intrepid heroes must think like their enemies in this epic sci-fi adventure.

      The Cruel Stars
    • Short Black 5

      The Brave Ones: East Timor, 1999

      • 80 stránek
      • 3 hodiny čtení
      3,7(34)Ohodnotit

      As the convoy growled and squeaked to a halt in the dark, angry militiamen and soldiers began to shout and wave at the Australians, demanding they move aside. The Brave Ones' vanguard presented as a B-movie vision of some pirate biker gang from Hell, a rat bastard outfit in black tee-shirts, camouflage pants, long hair and bandanas, with axes in their eyes and guns at the ready.The Brave Ones follows the Indonesian Army's Battalion 745 as it withdrew from East Timor after the 1999 independence vote, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. Birmingham's unflinching account reveals the scorched-earth tactics of the retreating troops, and shows just how close Australia came to armed conflict with Indonesia.

      Short Black 5