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Red Dragon Rising: Shock of War — Kindle Edition

Kindle Edition: Red Dragon Rising: Shock of War is a military thriller about two U.S. soldiers caught behind enemy lines during a Chinese invasion of Vietnam, while political conflict in Washington threatens to widen the war. Its plot combines battlefield action with intertwined military and political storylines.

At a glance

Follows U.S. Army officers Zeus Murphy and Win Christian after a covert mission leaves them behind enemy lines in Vietnam.
The narrative shifts between their fight to impede an invasion and a president struggling to win political support at home.
The Kindle listing specifies screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

The premise connects frontline military action with political maneuvering, rather than focusing only on combat.
The listed Kindle features include screen-reader support and Word Wise, which can help readers using those tools.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Forge Books
Publication date	January 3, 2012
Edition	Reprint
Language	English
Print length	352 pages
ISBN-13	978-1429986670

Kindle edition
File size	3.3 MB
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Not Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers interested in military thrillers involving Vietnam, Chinese forces and the risk of a wider war.
Readers who enjoy action plots with political subplots and intertwined storylines.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.3 / 5 · 349 ratings

5 stars52%52%
4 stars33%33%
3 stars12%12%
2 stars2%2%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback describes the book as engaging, with readers highlighting a story that held their attention and included interwoven subplots. That response may appeal to readers who want both battlefield action and political developments. Aggregate ratings lean positive overall, but ratings alone do not explain individual readers' reservations.

Positive themes

Customer feedback characterizes the book as engaging and mentions intertwined subplots.

Frequently asked questions

What is Red Dragon Rising: Shock of War about?

Two U.S. soldiers become trapped behind enemy lines in Vietnam after a covert mission, while political conflict in Washington complicates efforts to stop the invasion.

What Kindle reading features are listed?

The listing states that screen readers are supported and enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip are enabled. X-Ray is not enabled.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 352 pages and a Kindle file size of 3.3 MB.