Book details
Pearl Harbor
A Novel of December 8th
The Pacific War Series (Volume 1)
Author: Newt Gingrich and William R. Forstchen
About This Book
Book Details
From the bestselling authors of the beloved American Civil War series, Newt Gingrich and William R. Forstchen launch an epic adventure by applying their imaginations and knowledge to the "Date of Infamy"—the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Pearl Harbor covers the full spectrum of character and events of that historic moment, from national leaders and admirals to the views of ordinary citizens caught in the chaos of war. From the chambers of the Emperor of Japan to the American White House, from the decks of aircraft carriers to the playing fields of the Japanese Naval Academy, this powerful story stretches from the nightmare slaughter of China in the 1930s to the lonely office of Commander James Watson, an American cryptographer, who suspects the impending catastrophic attack. It is a story of intrigue, double-dealing, the horrific brutality of war, and the desperate efforts by men of reason on both sides to prevent a titanic struggle that becomes inevitable.
A compelling, meticulously researched saga, Pearl Harbor is also a novel of valor about those who took party in this cataclysmic moment in world history. It inaugurates a dramatic new Pacific War series that begins with the terrifying account of the day that started it all.
Imprint Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN
9780312366230
Reading Guide
In The News
“A thrilling tale of America's darkest day.” —W.E.B. Griffin
“Begins what will be a fascinating alternative history of the war in the Pacific.” —The Roanoke Times
“Masterful storytelling.” —William W. Butterworth IV, New York Times bestselling author of The Saboteurs
“The authors' research shines in accurate accounts of diplomatic maneuvering as well as the nuts-and-bolts of military action.” —Publishers Weekly
“The authors skillfully mix historical and fictional characters in an enjoyable and thought-provoking tale.” —Library Journal