Prelude to World War III: The Rise of the Islamic Republic and the Rebirth of America

Written by James Rosone and Miranda Watson

Narrated by Alex Hyde-White

In the not-too-distant future, the United States loses its status as a world Superpower. With the military cut to a barebones level and American leaders focused solely on the nation's internal struggles, the door will open for new powers to emerge on the world stage. In the wake of this power vacuum, China and Russia begin to flex their military muscles and expand their dominance in the world. They have the most up-to-date technological innovations ready for battle: railguns, unmanned drone tank vehicles, exoskeleton suits, and cyber warfare. Setting the Stage: The border of India and Pakistan has long been one of the planet's most precarious ticking time bombs waiting to explode, and when a scheme to agitate the tensions in that region is successful, it paves the way for powerful men to begin consolidating authority and start building an Islamic Caliphate.

This is the first instalment in the "World War III" series.

James Rosone is a former military who has had various positions within the American military and State. His career that has taken him all over the globe and has given him a comprehensive understanding of the world we live in. During his time on the field, he also completed a Master of Science at the University of Oxford.

Miranda Watson is a nurse with an MBA as well as being a mom. Together with her husband, she has written three book series: “Falling Empires,” “Red Storm,” and “World War III.”

• Language: English
• Publisher: SAGA Egmont
• Release date: Aug 12, 2020
• ISBN: 9788726576139

Reviews for Prelude to World War III

[Erik · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Quite obvious when the book was written and what few years the author base the future on. The America First company and the comically evil "Mohammed" takes the edge of some parts of the book. A random rich guy somehow takes down the Saudis and turns the whole Muslim world into one nation under one banner? It's a bit dreamy.

The setup to a few of the key moments are however realistic altho the Chinese having an "Operation Red Dragon" is a bit meh. The ending makes the start of the book with 800 millions dead seem small.