Battle Born (Paperback, New Ed)

The undisputed master of the aerial thriller returns to the air in a spectacular new novel, packed with high-octane flying adventure and cutting-edge technology about a world on the brink of war and a new generation of brash young heroes.

Patrick McLanahan is back. The USAF veteran's latest challenge is to turn a group of maverick young pilots into America's premier tactical strike force. But the chance to test their mettle comes far sooner than expected when the fragile peace in Asian is suddenly shattered.

South Korean fighter-bombers unexpectedly attack North Korea in support of a massive people's revolt. To the worlds surprise, North Korea surrenders, the borders are thrown open and the new United Republic of Korea is born, ready to use its reserve of nuclear warheads to defend its sovereignty – and to defy the might of China.

Enter McLanahan's raw, audacious team, sent into the fray both to protect United Korea and to stop it…

'The best military adventure writer in the country'
CLIVE CUSSLER

'Like the thrillers of Tom Clancey, Stephen Coonts and Larry Bond, the noels of Dale Brown brim with action, sophisticated weaponry and political intrigue'
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE