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In Taylor Anderson’s high‑octane science‑fiction adventure, Lieutenant Commander Matthew Reddy commands the USS Walker, a modern destroyer thrust into a conflict that blurs the line between homeland defense and international alliance. As Reddy and his crew confront enemies both within and beyond their nation's borders, they must balance duty, honor, and survival on the open sea. The story unfolds with intense naval engagements and the strategic dilemmas that arise when war’s loyalties are questioned.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Science Fiction/Military Science Fiction
Authors: Taylor Anderson
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