Ghjhero Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I recently finished Arc Light by Eric L. Harry and it is by leaps and bounds the best world war 3 book I have ever read! The part that I really liked the most was (minor spoiler) how nuclear weapons were actually used instead of being magically averted at the last moment as is the case in more dramatic novels/movies whenever nukes are the centerpiece of the plot. If anyone else has any other similar books they know of be sure to let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghjhero Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 No doomsday book readers here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toblakai Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 No doomsday book readers here?Surely, the popularity of Fifty Shades of Grey constitutes a doomsday scenario. Does that count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhom Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I suppose Red Storm Rising by Clancy from loooooong ago could count. I don't know if the tech level translates well from then to now and like much of Clancy's early work, it heavily revolves around the submarine aspect. :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papirolle Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 You should read Swan Song by Robert McCammon. It is very good and deals with the subject you described! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologdin Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 on the beach has alerted on my radar recently, but haven't got to it yet. fairly sure that miller's canticle for leibowitz counts as WW3-related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maarsen Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 on the beach has alerted on my radar recently, but haven't got to it yet. fairly sure that miller's canticle for leibowitz counts as WW3-related. Both deal with the aftermath, not the actual war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghjhero Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 I suppose Red Storm Rising by Clancy from loooooong ago could count. I don't know if the tech level translates well from then to now and like much of Clancy's early work, it heavily revolves around the submarine aspect. :dunno: I've read that, but I've never really liked Clancy's work. A bit too militarily technical for my taste. I like a little bit in my books, but not as much as he does. You should read Swan Song by Robert McCammon. It is very good and deals with the subject you described!Thanks a lot I'll be sure to check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I suppose Red Storm Rising by Clancy from loooooong ago could count. I don't know if the tech level translates well from then to now and like much of Clancy's early work, it heavily revolves around the submarine aspect. :dunno: Really enjoyed certain aspects of that book. The plot was really solid. Very believable WW3 scenario. I just wish he was better with characters. Outside of the primary Russkie General, the cast was pretty cookie-cutter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I'd go with Team Yankee by Harold Coyle. Does have some of the technical elements that Clancy clings to, but not as pervasive I'd say. It's the story of an American tank crew stationed in West Germany dealing with a Soviet invasion. Limited nukes come into play, and the characters are fleshed out much more satisfactorily than the typical Clancy fare. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Team_Yankee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologdin Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Both deal with the aftermath, not the actual war.as for miller--i think you're right, though isn't WW4 depicted in the latter part? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghjhero Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 You should read Swan Song by Robert McCammon. It is very good and deals with the subject you described! Eh upon further examination it looks like more of a post apocylapse book than what I'm looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papirolle Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 ...post apocylapse book ... Yeah, sorry, should have mentioned that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghjhero Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 Yeah, sorry, should have mentioned that... It's ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maarsen Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 as for miller--i think you're right, though isn't WW4 depicted in the latter part?It has been many a year since I read Miller. Somehow I keep seeing Spike Milligan. :cool4: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maarsen Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 It has been many a year since I read Miller. Somehow I keep seeing Spike Milligan. :cool4: In a bed sitting room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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