{"product_id":"9781250200310","title":"Rules of Engagement : A Novel","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eRules of Engagement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): David Bruns, J. R. Olson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"In\u003ci\u003e Rules of Engagement,\u003c\/i\u003e David Bruns and J. R. Olson deliver a captivating and utterly authentic portrayal of modern day combat that compares with the best of the timeless classics by Tom Clancy, Dale Brown, and Stephen Coonts. This one \u003ci\u003emust\u003c\/i\u003e not be missed!\" —Mark Greaney, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eMission Critical\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA terrorist breach of the computer systems of the three most powerful navies is about to set them on a collision course for World War III.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRafiq Roshed is one of the most wanted men in the world. A terrorist with a virulent grudge against the West, he’s disappeared into North Korea where he quietly launches cyber sneak attacks in service of Kim Jong-un. But now he’s about to unleash his virtual masterpiece—a computer virus that, once inserted into the command systems of a military, not only takes over, but also learns the art of war. First penetrating the Chinese, he has their war machine launch a series of attacks on the U.S. Pacific forces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon Riley, head of U.S. Cyber Command, discovers that not only have the Chinese lost control of their military, but the same virus has infected the American network. It’s only a matter of time before the U.S. loses control of its own military. His secret weapon in this war is a trio of supremely talented midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy, who uncover the infiltration, and are working to track down the elusive terrorist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut time is running out. China and Japan have lost control of their military and the U.S. is in danger of doing the same. The weapons are hot and the result is an ever-larger real-world conflict where casualties continue to mount. The only remaining hope is to find and stop the attack at its  source—before time runs out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A fast and furious tale of cyberwarfare... Bruns and Olson kick off their new series with a thundering bang.\" —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Real Book Spy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fans of the cyberwarfare genre will enjoy this novel's snappy pace, broad cast of characters, and timeliness.\" —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With their background in the U.S. Navy, both Bruns and Olson have the right stuff to create a realistic military tale.\" —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Compelling characters and high octane narrative drive define \u003ci\u003eRules of Engagement\u003c\/i\u003e. In a global tour de force, Bruns and Olson deliver a crafty villain, patriotic protagonists, and a truly frightening and unique World War III scenario. A must read for all fans of thrillers of every variety!\" —\u003cb\u003eAnthony J. Tata, Brigadier General, US Army (Ret), national bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eDark Winter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In this terrifying age of hacking that threatens not only our elections, but every infrastructure from our power grid to our economic system, the ultimate threat would be a cyber war that touched off a shooting war. \u003ci\u003eRules of Engagement\u003c\/i\u003e lays out that highly plausible scenario in one of those fantastic novels that is hard to put down. Hell of a fine read!\" —\u003cb\u003eDavid Hagberg, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Timely, gripping, and packed with realistic detail, \u003ci\u003eRules of Engagement\u003c\/i\u003e grabs you from the start and doesn’t let go. I’ll read anything Bruns and Olson write.\" —\u003cb\u003eMarc Cameron, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eRules of Engagement\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic thriller that has it all - compelling, realistic action, vivid characters and a relentless pace. You won't be able to put it down!\" \u003cb\u003e—Rick Campbell, author of \u003ci\u003eTrident Deception\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTreason\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250200310\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"St. Martin's Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40690278531278,"sku":"9781250200310","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_47b56994-62a9-429a-ab18-06ae446209b3.jpg?v=1640409187","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250200310","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}