Publication Date: October 13, 2023
When the People’s Republic of China unleashes a devastating attack on the United States, newly appointed Naval Commander Bill Watkins and his crew are suddenly alone, deep in the enemy’s backyard, and unable to communicate with naval or national leadership.
At home in Washington, the president is detached from reality. Survivors of his cabinet contend with military leadership for control, some to save the nation they serve, others in pursuit of personal power. As America becomes alienated from her allies, Russia begins a campaign that creates heightened fears of nuclear annihilation.
Bill must navigate a political minefield to find friends among China’s neighbors, while undertaking a role that demands he take unimaginable risks and wrestles with the question: What losses are acceptable in order to win?
With today’s headlines filled with tension between countries, a book featuring a naval battle delivers an all-to-real look at what could happen.
Author Thomas M. Wing demonstrates his knowledge of nautical warfare in Against All Enemies. It’s a fast-paced thriller packed with grit and action as one American ship serves as the sole outside resource when the United States is attacked by the People’s Republic of China.
Navy Commander Bill Wilkins serves as a solid main character faced with challenging decisions. Because his ship is cut off from home, he has no idea that the nation’s political climate is crumbling under the attacks. With Russia gearing up to take advantage, it falls on Bill to seek out allies.
The battles fought at sea are vastly different, relying significantly on technology to intercept threats. When a Chinese frigate starts firing at Bill’s ship, there is a moment of humor that actual bullets are being used.
Against All Enemies displays an exceptionally crafted techno-thriller that will hold your attention from start to finish.
A Naval Academy and Naval War College graduate, Thomas M. Wing retired after thirty-two years as a Navy Surface Warfare officer. He served in guided missile destroyers and frigates, as well as with destroyer squadron, cruiser destroyer group, numbered fleet, and Joint Task Force staffs, where he planned and executed real-world joint operations at the operational and strategic levels of war. He also participated in naval combat during Operation Praying Mantis in the Middle East in April, 1988. He has taught Coast Guard licensing courses and has held a variety of sailing licenses, including Master and Master of Sailing Vessels, Upon Oceans. As well, he founded and served as Executive Director for the Continental Navy Foundation, which conducted experiential education at sea for young people 13-17 years of age. He also commanded the Foundation’s tall ship, the brigantine Megan D.
His novel, Against All Enemies, resulted from a random thought during a period of political tension between China and the U.S. What if that political tension included cruise missiles flying in from the sea to strike the San Diego waterfront? Thomas M. Wing resides in San Diego with his wife and daughter, two cats, and a dog. He still spends whatever free time he has on the water.
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