
As an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner, Menrva Books earns from qualifying purchases. Learn more
Pressed into service when World War II breaks out in the Pacific, the USS Walker -- a Great-War vintage "four-stacker destroyer" finds itself in full retreat from pursuit by Japanese battleships. Its captain, Lieutenant Commander Matthew Patrick Reddy, knows that he and his crew are in dire straits. In desperation, he heads Walker into a squall, hoping it will give them cover -- and emerges somewhere else. Familiar landmarks appear, but the water teems with monstrous, vicious fish. And there appear to be dinosaurs grazing on the plains of Bali. Gradually Matt and his crew must accept the fact that they are in an alternate world -- and they are not alone. Humans have not evolved, but two other species have. And they are at war. With its steam power and weaponry, the Walker's very existence could alter the balance of power. And for Matt and his crew, who have the means to turn a primitive war into a genocidal Armageddon, one thing becomes clear. They must decide whose side they're on. Because whoever they choose to side with is the winner.
A World War II destroyer is thrust into an alternate reality teeming with dinosaurs and warring species, forcing its crew to decide the fate of a primitive conflict. Lieutenant Commander Matthew Patrick Reddy and his crew aboard the USS Walker, a Great War-era destroyer, find themselves unexpectedly transported to an alien world after seeking refuge in a squall. This new reality is populated by monstrous fish, grazing dinosaurs, and two advanced, warring species. The Walker, with its modern weaponry and steam power, represents a significant technological advantage that could irrevocably alter the balance of power in the ongoing conflict, presenting Reddy and his crew with the immense responsibility of choosing a side and potentially triggering an Armageddon.
The premise of a modern warship thrust into a prehistoric, alien world sets up a compelling conflict between advanced technology and a primitive, yet dangerous, environment. The narrative likely focuses on the crew's struggle for survival, their adaptation to the new reality, and the moral quandaries of interfering in an established war. The genre suggests a blend of military action, science fiction, and adventure, with an emphasis on strategic decision-making and the consequences of wielding superior power.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2008-01-01
ISBN-10:
1436240085
ISBN-13:
9781436240086
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!