Straits of Fire has been hailed by readers and critics alike as a gripping, cinematic sequel to The Eagle & The Dragon. Early reviews call it “riveting and frighteningly plausible,” praising its realism, pacing, and geopolitical depth. Fans of Tom Clancy and Mark Greaney have lauded John Webber’s ability to merge authentic military strategy with chilling foresight — creating a world that feels both fictional and disturbingly real.
Overview
In Straits of Fire, the fragile peace shattered in The Eagle & The Dragon erupts into open warfare across the Pacific and the Persian Gulf. As China prepares for an audacious invasion of Taiwan, it manipulates global events to pull the United States into a dangerous proxy conflict in the Middle East.
Amid this chaos, U.S. naval forces, intelligence operatives, and regional allies race to uncover the scope of a vast deception — one designed to fracture America’s alliances before the first missile is ever launched. From the corridors of Washington to the decks of aircraft carriers and the cyber domains of global espionage, Straits of Fire unfolds as a relentless, multi-theater thriller about power, miscalculation, and the thin line between deterrence and destruction.
Praise for Straits of Fire
“Realistic, intelligent, and impossible to put down.”
“A chilling look at how the next great war could begin.”
“The pacing and detail are spot-on — John Webber is the real deal.”
Readers have praised the novel’s depth and scope, noting how it captures the tension of modern geopolitics while maintaining the human pulse of those caught in its machinery. With vivid combat realism and grounded political insight, Straits of Fire cements John Webber’s place among the foremost voices in modern military fiction.
The Eagle & The Dragon Series
Straits of Fire continues the sweeping saga that began with The Eagle & The Dragon — the first chapter in a world war that pits East against West, power against principle, and technology against the human spirit.
The series follows an interconnected web of leaders, soldiers, and operatives as the balance of global power fractures, exploring how a single spark can ignite a conflict that reshapes the modern world. With each installment, John Webber expands the battlefield — from the South China Sea to the Persian Gulf, and from the boardrooms of global finance to the war rooms of national command.
Together, these novels form an epic chronicle of the 21st century’s defining struggle: the contest for supremacy between the United States and an ascendant China.
