{"product_id":"9781780332314","title":"Executive Intent","description":"Author: Dale Brown\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781780332314\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Little Brown\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 20 Dec 2008\u003cbr\u003ePages: 400 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWill the most powerful defense system in history be used to safeguard America-or to force universal domination? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe U.S. has unleashed Thor's Hammer, a missile-launching satellite that can strike anywhere on the planet in seconds. But when President Joseph Gardner elects to employ the still-untested weapon against terrorists firing missiles at Indian cities, the Hammer misses its mark, killing thousands of Pakistani civilians. In retaliation, Pakistan and its neighbors grant China a strategic naval advantage over America through access to Middle Eastern ports. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChina responds swiftly and brutally, attacking and occupying Somalia, then setting up missile pads to target U.S. naval ships across vital sea-lanes. While in Earth's orbit, Chinese and Russian spacecraft surround an American space station with one clear message: back down or watch as your navy is crippled. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith a president battling for his political life in D.C., retired Air Force Lieutenant General Patrick McLanahan and Kai Raydon, commander of the U.S. Space Defense Force, race to defuse the crisis-as every second brings the world closer to a full-scale war of superpowers on Earth . . . and miles above it.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for Dale Brown:\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Dale Brown is the best military adventure writer in the country' - Clive Cussler\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Dan Brown is a superb storyteller' - \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Dale Brown is one of the best' - \u003ci\u003eHouston Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'When a former pilot turns his hand to thrillers you can take their authenticity for granted. His writing is exceptional and the dialogue, plots and characters are first-class... far too good to be missed' - \u003ci\u003eSunday Mirror\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A master at mixing technology and action, Brown puts readers right into the middle of the Inferno\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Larry Bond","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47924833190046,"sku":"ING-9781780332314","price":42.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781780332314.jpg?v=1782953531","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781780332314","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}