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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Genre: Fiction / Thriller / Military Fiction / Space Fiction / Techno-Thriller

Book Review:
''Silver Tower'' by Dale Brown is a fast-paced, impeccably authentic techno-thriller that imagines a terrifying escalation of Cold War tensions into space. The Silver Tower is America's first permanent space station, designed to conduct experiments on space-based lasers for America's defense against intercontinental ballistic missiles.

But on Earth, far below the Silver Tower, tensions between the Soviet Union and the United States are reaching breaking point. From Turkey, the U.S. Rapid Deployment Forces mobilize to stop a Russian invasion of Iran with bombing raids from F/A 16D fighter-bombers. But the Soviets go on the offensive and launch intermediate-range nuclear missiles. What follows is a dramatic, all-too-plausible chain of events leading toward the first nuclear war in space.

Brown delivers another thrilling ride filled with cutting-edge technology, intense action, and authentic military detail. The space-based setting adds a fresh and exciting dimension to the techno-thriller genre. The finale is riveting and nail-biting. If you enjoy Tom Clancy, Stephen Coonts, or Cold War military thrillers, Silver Tower is a must-read. Highly recommended!