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  • Tipping Point: Escalation

  • By: John O'Brien
  • Narrated by: Mark Gagliardi
  • Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (114 ratings)

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Tipping Point: Escalation

By: John O'Brien
Narrated by: Mark Gagliardi
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In an engagement that many had said was inevitable, the United States and China had exchanged opening shots. While conducting a Freedom of Operations mission, a US destroyer had been sunk by Chinese forces placed on a disputed man-made island. Twelve American sailors rescued from the waters were held captive by China, claiming them to be prisoners of war. In response, the United States mounted a rescue effort while also striking at the Chinese military installation.

Fearing retaliation and to be in a position of strength, both countries sortied their fast-attack submarine fleets. Will the leader of the powerful nations attempt to reduce regional tensions or will the two nuclear nations continue their plunge toward a war?

©2021 John O'Brien (P)2021 John O'Brien
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WW3 continues, largely under the sea

I liked the focus on submarine warfare and the silent service in this one. It would make sense in this modern age, given the two forms were trying limit the battle space. Could use a bit more character attachment, although the president is somewhat of a staple character at this point.

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John does it again!

Once again he has written a book that pulls you into it like you are really there. Beautiful descriptions and wonderful personal perspectives of the characters.
I would advise you first listen to the first book in this series. Also, listen to his other series’s, you won’t be disappointed.

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loving this series

What a great addition to the series I am really enjoying all of it and the narration as always is top notch

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Excellent

Good: strategy.... Bad: at times hard to follow the action when returning to audio book after weekend.

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great book by John O'Brien one of his best

the best of the best by John O'Brien this book is very very good I can't wait for the next one thank you John O'Brien for giving us all the great books you have

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Great second book

This was a great second book in this series can’t wait for the next one

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better then the first book!

great story, fast moving and love the detail in the plot. can not wait to the next one is ready

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Enjoyable to listen to.

Great book in the series, it’s now on to book three.
My only complaint is that there’s a lot of duplication of action and I really don’t need the processes reiterated each time. Seems like just adding filler words without adding content.

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Captivating

This series of books isn’t complicated but the author has researched the technical points of the story line well. Because of the current state of world affairs this story line is timely and captivating. Interesting but not complicated.

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exciting

Exciting (especially at 1.3x speed) and fascinating book. Not great literature (little character development, poor editing, etc.) but i loved it.

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