Written by two former naval officers, this gripping novel tells the story of an international crisis that threatens to escalate into a full-blown conflict. As tensions rise and tempers flare, it falls to a small group of officers to defuse the situation before it's too late. With its fast-paced action and expertly drawn characters, this book is a must-read for fans of military thrillers. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.