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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5)
Genre: Fiction / Thriller / Military Fiction / Aviation Fiction / Techno-Thriller

Book Review:
''Sky Masters'' by Dale Brown is a knockout military thriller that proves once again why Brown is the best military adventure writer in the country. It's 1994, and China is on the warpath. U.S. forces have pulled out of the Philippines, and the navy of the People's Republic of China has laid claim to a long-contested island group, decimating a Philippine oil platform.

Tensions escalate, and a volatile skirmish leads to the unthinkable: China launches a tactical nuclear weapon against its enemy forces. The detonation sends tremors through the Pentagon and into the innermost reaches of the White House. President Lloyd Taylor is forced to decide on a response—react too rashly and a global war could ensue; take it too mildly and further strikes against U.S. allies might be encouraged.

But China—and a scheming Filipino politician—force the President's hand. For Lieutenant Patrick McLanahan, it's a bittersweet chance to fly a new high-tech B-2 bomber. The harrowing counter-attack is on, and the action accelerates to an unforgettable and explosive conclusion.

Brown delivers graphic aerial combat scenes, hair-raising non-stop action, and an exciting war story. If you enjoy Tom Clancy, Stephen Coonts, or military aviation fiction, Sky Masters is a must-read. Highly recommended!