War of the Sun

Wingman #10

by Mack Maloney

With the West Coast on the verge of destruction, the Wingman takes flight to Japan to fight for what he loves most

America has been split in two: An army of cultish mercenaries from East Asia has seized the West Coast, conquering territory as far east as the Rocky Mountains—all in the name of Hashi Pushi, a Japanese despot revered as a god. The army may be scattered, but it receives support from two submarines that patrol the Pacific, each armed with a nuclear warhead. Any attack, they have promised, will result in the annihilation of two American cities—a price the battle-scarred populace is not prepared to pay. Onboard the carrier Enterprise, Major Hawk Hunter prepares to strike. His target is not the submarines, but Tokyo itself. In a modern-day Doolittle raid, he and his fellow pilots will attack this warrior cult from the top down, bringing the Wingman face to face with one of America’s most dangerous enemies. 
War of the Sun is the tenth book of the Wingman series, which also includes Wingman and The Circle War.

Genres: Fiction, Science Fiction

443 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 1, 1992

About the author

Mack Maloney is the author of numerous fiction series, including Wingman, ChopperOps, Starhawk, and Pirate Hunters, as well as UFOs in Wartime – What They Didn’t Want You to Know. A native Bostonian, Maloney received a bachelor of science degree in journalism at Suffolk University and a master of arts degree in film at Emerson College. He is the host of a national radio show, Mack Maloney’s Military X-Files. Visit him on Facebook and at www.mackmaloney.com.

Mack Maloney is the Pen name for BRIAN KELLEHER

Reviews

[Craig · Rating 3 out of 5]

War of the Sun was the tenth book in in the ongoing pulp men's adventure Wingman series. Hawk and his pals engage in attacking Japan with their super-enhanced mighty machines, in an effort to bring America together again. Some of the patriotic elements seem to border on racist attitudes in this one, but that aspect doesn't seem intentional and doesn't feel intrusive to the plot. It starts and ends in the middle of a conflict and doesn't have as much of a complete feel as most of the other books; it wouldn't be a good one to start with. It's silly, campy fare, but Maloney is a very good storyteller, and the action is so fast-paced that the reader doesn't pause to question the crazy parts.

[Chad Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fun Hawk Hunter book. Much more familiar story line. Fun component to visit World War 2 locations and the use of a very similar Bushido code Asian enemy. As usual, even in the faintest light, the hope that Hawk Hunter lights a torch for freedom.
This book follows Hunter’s exploits too bring down that the Asian Mercenary Cult. The exploration of the Pacific islands and the locations, weapons and tactics from the Japanese in World War 2 was very fun for a history buff. They were even able to solve an aviation exploration mystery.
Fun read for fans of the Wingman series. I’ve come to expect a relaxation and entertaining read and this book is no exception. Looking forward to the next one.

[Justin · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little disappointing and at the same time a fast pace novel. Books 8 through 11 are one thread in the meta-story arc which means all of them have to be read at the same time. The series is also somewhat old; it was started in the mid 1980s with an alternate ending to the Cold War.

[Dave · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rated this book 4 1/2 stars. While this series takes vivid imagination it is an enjoyable read. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series