Chillingly plausible.
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Every strategic analyst’s worst nightmare.
India Today
Who really pulls the trigger in war?
The Third World War: A Terrifying Novel of Global Ruin is a relentless military thriller that plunges readers into a chillingly plausible scenario of global warfare.
With flashpoints erupting across Asia, the Middle East, and the Pacific, author Humphrey Hawksley crafts a terrifying mosaic of espionage, military brinkmanship, and diplomatic collapse.
From the devastated ruins of Delhi to the tense war rooms of Washington, Pyongyang, and Tokyo, world leaders navigate a tightening noose of chaos as alliances fracture and rivalries ignite. At the heart of it all lies a chilling question: will the next world war be fought not just with bombs and bullets, but with viruses and ideology?
This is military fiction at its most urgent, packed with insider realism, high-stakes political drama, and the kind of escalating global tension that feels all too possible.
Perfect for fans of espionage and military action, this novel doesn’t just entertain, it dares you to consider how close the world might be to the brink. Bold, unflinching, and terrifyingly relevant.
History repeats itself… unless someone stops it.
Reviews
A superior-minded thriller based on recent history that maps out a possible, terrifying future and makes into plausible fiction the global political realities of our time.
Kirkus
Hawksley’s nightmare scenario focuses on the repercussions of wrong decisions.
Japan Times
A gripping thriller. the attention to detail is amazing.
Business Times
His highly realistic appraisal of international relations makes this imaginary story of future tragedy all too credible.
Taipei Times
Hawksley builds a scenario that is every strategic analyst’s worst nightmare.
India Today
Chillingly plausible. It all makes me feel nostalgic for the simple antagonism of the Cold War.
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