Code Word: Precipice
About the Book
Lieutenant Commander Kaycee “Pecos” Jenkins is a navy strike fighter pilot and a damn good one, with three kills and a serious medal. But despite her best efforts, to her twin adolescent daughters she seems missing in action. And she has a secret she fears will destroy her Top Gun reputation. On a mission in the Indian Ocean, cruiser skipper Captain Mort Greenhouse discovers that crucial information is being withheld from him. He fears he’s being set up for failure—by his boss. Many command levels above them, Admiral “Popeye” Finnegan labors to shake the fleet out of its peacetime mindset as a Chinese invasion of Taiwan looms. He orders Jenkins, Greenhouse, and thousands of others to carry out Operation Precipice, a high-risk gamble to head off the invasion. It’s his best option--but will it prevent war or trigger it?
RELIVE THE LAUNCH EVENT
An Interview with Author Doug Norton
“Fans of Tom Clancy will especially enjoy this engaging tale of high-stakes brinkmanship that vividly plays out on the high seas and in high seats of power. As a former naval captain, Doug Norton knows this territory firsthand, and his expertise shows on every page.”
– Dan Fesperman, author of Winter Work