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USS Towers #1-3
Jeff Edwards Military Thriller 3-Book Box Set
This box set of award-winning naval warfare thrillers from Jeff Edwards includes all three books of the USS Towers series: Sea of Shadows, The Seventh Angel, and Sword of Shiva.
THE BOOKS:
Sea of Shadows (Book #1)
The only way to survive is to change the rules.
A minor accident at a German nuclear power plant, a Biological Warfare attack on the British Embassy in Washington, DC, and a secret arms deal combine to drive a trusted NATO Ally into an illegal alliance with a rogue Middle Eastern state. With the world hovering on the brink of war, a handful of U.S. Navy warships must track down and destroy a wolfpack of state-of-the-art submarines.
The adversary is skilled in deception and incredibly lethal. Out-gunned, out-maneuvered, and out-thought, the U.S. Navy crews must throw the rulebook out the window, to become every bit as devious and deadly as their enemy.
The Seventh Angel (Book #2)
The world has forgotten the true nature of terror. It’s about to be reminded.
A military revolt in southeastern Russia puts a former hard-line Soviet leader in command of a ballistic missile submarine and its arsenal of nuclear weapons. His goal: re-ignite the communist revolution and recapture the glory of the fallen Soviet Union. Without warning, Russia, Japan, and the United States become hostages in a scheme of international nuclear blackmail. When the warheads start falling and people begin dying, no one can pretend that it’s a bluff.
As the earth rushes toward extinction, a lone U.S. Navy warship must penetrate the Siberian ice pack to destroy the submarine before it can destroy the world.
It may already be too late.
Sword of Shiva (Book #3)
A single spark can ignite a war that consumes the world.
Three Tibetan rebels attack a train carrying Chinese soldiers into the Tibet Autonomous Region. The insurgents escape across the Himalayas into India, unaware that the son of China’s First Vice-Premier lays maimed and dying among the burning wreckage of the train.
As an escalating series of retaliations drive China and India toward outright war, hostilities spill over into the sea, and the Bay of Bengal becomes a crucible of naval warfare.
The president of the United States orders a U.S. Navy strike group into the area as a stabilizing force, but the situation between the two nations has already deteriorated beyond any hope of peaceful resolution.
With Asia sliding toward annihilation, a small force of U.S. warships must defeat the Chinese Navy to preempt the coming firestorm.
The fuse has already been lit.
THE BOOKS:
Sea of Shadows (Book #1)
The only way to survive is to change the rules.
A minor accident at a German nuclear power plant, a Biological Warfare attack on the British Embassy in Washington, DC, and a secret arms deal combine to drive a trusted NATO Ally into an illegal alliance with a rogue Middle Eastern state. With the world hovering on the brink of war, a handful of U.S. Navy warships must track down and destroy a wolfpack of state-of-the-art submarines.
The adversary is skilled in deception and incredibly lethal. Out-gunned, out-maneuvered, and out-thought, the U.S. Navy crews must throw the rulebook out the window, to become every bit as devious and deadly as their enemy.
The Seventh Angel (Book #2)
The world has forgotten the true nature of terror. It’s about to be reminded.
A military revolt in southeastern Russia puts a former hard-line Soviet leader in command of a ballistic missile submarine and its arsenal of nuclear weapons. His goal: re-ignite the communist revolution and recapture the glory of the fallen Soviet Union. Without warning, Russia, Japan, and the United States become hostages in a scheme of international nuclear blackmail. When the warheads start falling and people begin dying, no one can pretend that it’s a bluff.
As the earth rushes toward extinction, a lone U.S. Navy warship must penetrate the Siberian ice pack to destroy the submarine before it can destroy the world.
It may already be too late.
Sword of Shiva (Book #3)
A single spark can ignite a war that consumes the world.
Three Tibetan rebels attack a train carrying Chinese soldiers into the Tibet Autonomous Region. The insurgents escape across the Himalayas into India, unaware that the son of China’s First Vice-Premier lays maimed and dying among the burning wreckage of the train.
As an escalating series of retaliations drive China and India toward outright war, hostilities spill over into the sea, and the Bay of Bengal becomes a crucible of naval warfare.
The president of the United States orders a U.S. Navy strike group into the area as a stabilizing force, but the situation between the two nations has already deteriorated beyond any hope of peaceful resolution.
With Asia sliding toward annihilation, a small force of U.S. warships must defeat the Chinese Navy to preempt the coming firestorm.
The fuse has already been lit.
1513 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 21, 2018
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About the author
Jeff Edwards
56 books131 followersJeff Edwards is a retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer, and an Anti-Submarine Warfare Specialist. His naval career spanned more than two decades and half the globe - from chasing Soviet nuclear attack submarines during the Cold War, to launching cruise missiles in the Persian Gulf. Collectively, his novels have won the Admiral Nimitz Award for Outstanding Naval Fiction, the Reader’s Choice Award, the Clive Cussler Grandmaster Award for Adventure Writing, and the American Author Medal. He lives in California, where he consults for the Department of Defense.
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October 6, 2021
I had “weigh” too much fun reading these books and the stories inside each of them. Mr. Edwards did, at times, take literary license with his stories, but I’m thankful he admitted it. Being a retired Navy sub sailor, I found his “take” on sub operations to be “ok” and this enjoyable to read. But (isn’t there always a but?) the Sword of Shiva, although an interesting read, lots of action, left me questioning the narrative as being “too far-fetched for reality.” But, I read it anyway! So, read them all! You’ll be glad you did.
November 24, 2019
Very, Very Action Packed; Great Reading! Excellent Stories!
... with the exception that there were several tactical and physical mistakes made by the author, including in the last half of Book #3 where he admitted Celestial Mechanic ‘liberties’ with how a certain satellite was being flown. There was also a pretty disturbing problem with an Aircraft Carrier being severely damaged (with obvious flight deck problems) — yet, there was no mention of how all of its airborne aircraft were able to survive to fight another day ... (sigh!). I’m sure there were several other issues that I’ve forgotten, and which I just attribute to literary license.
ONCE YOU GET PAST the above issues, the writing is very, very good and the stories very compelling and enjoyable reading.
[Warning, though, the start of the Tower’s tale in Book #3 takes a few pages to understand properly.]
... with the exception that there were several tactical and physical mistakes made by the author, including in the last half of Book #3 where he admitted Celestial Mechanic ‘liberties’ with how a certain satellite was being flown. There was also a pretty disturbing problem with an Aircraft Carrier being severely damaged (with obvious flight deck problems) — yet, there was no mention of how all of its airborne aircraft were able to survive to fight another day ... (sigh!). I’m sure there were several other issues that I’ve forgotten, and which I just attribute to literary license.
ONCE YOU GET PAST the above issues, the writing is very, very good and the stories very compelling and enjoyable reading.
[Warning, though, the start of the Tower’s tale in Book #3 takes a few pages to understand properly.]
January 6, 2019
As a set, this is an excellent read. Of the three books in the set, I thought the first was the best in terms of action but all three were fully engaging, technically realistic, and with a plot sufficiently plausible as to not interfere with the enjoyment of the story.
My only criticism is that some of the technical descriptions area bit too detailed (hatches open, switches switch, rockets fire, etc.) and tend to be repeated, nearly word for word, between the three books. Hardly a fatal issues, but distracting to the reader.
If you like military action thrillers and especially naval action stories, you will thoroughly enjoy all three books in the set. I would give it a 4.5 but they won't let me! :)
My only criticism is that some of the technical descriptions area bit too detailed (hatches open, switches switch, rockets fire, etc.) and tend to be repeated, nearly word for word, between the three books. Hardly a fatal issues, but distracting to the reader.
If you like military action thrillers and especially naval action stories, you will thoroughly enjoy all three books in the set. I would give it a 4.5 but they won't let me! :)
November 24, 2025
Perhaps the best naval engagement story
I was surprised at this 3 volume story was as engaging as it was. The author showed a mastery of knowledge about the topics. It was a page turner and I was loathe to put it down at times. I don't think as a writer he is surpassed by anyone writing about military actions. His character development was flawless. His command of the topics of naval warfare I think is unsurpassed. If you are a fan of this genre you will be delighted at this 3 volume collection.
I was surprised at this 3 volume story was as engaging as it was. The author showed a mastery of knowledge about the topics. It was a page turner and I was loathe to put it down at times. I don't think as a writer he is surpassed by anyone writing about military actions. His character development was flawless. His command of the topics of naval warfare I think is unsurpassed. If you are a fan of this genre you will be delighted at this 3 volume collection.
September 20, 2018
Question begins with how does one stop torpedo’s. Bowie’s dream was to command a warship. The world on brink of a war, he gives us a good account of how they may become devious and not by the book to stop it.
book 2 how nations became hostages in a nuclear war. Tension mounts as one lone Navy warship, has the duty. Good warship stories, one feels the tension, and the duties, and lives that go out, to carry out commands.
book 2 how nations became hostages in a nuclear war. Tension mounts as one lone Navy warship, has the duty. Good warship stories, one feels the tension, and the duties, and lives that go out, to carry out commands.
May 16, 2021
Great Imagination
No question, the author’s technical research is outstanding. A bit over focused on the officers, not the swabbies. Concur that all these modern weapons bring us close to doomsday, but the war may be fought over a planet already slain by Capitalism’s unhinged consumption and destruction. Still, makes a good point for staying ahead of the bad guys.
No question, the author’s technical research is outstanding. A bit over focused on the officers, not the swabbies. Concur that all these modern weapons bring us close to doomsday, but the war may be fought over a planet already slain by Capitalism’s unhinged consumption and destruction. Still, makes a good point for staying ahead of the bad guys.
November 15, 2018
Excellent fast paced action. Realistic combat and thoroughly enjoyable.
Great read and keeps you wanting more. The submarine and surface warfare sequences are taut and energizing. Navy people are the best!
Great read and keeps you wanting more. The submarine and surface warfare sequences are taut and energizing. Navy people are the best!
September 9, 2019
WOW! Excellent!
Wonderfully crafted and written story from first book through the third book. Gave me a little more understanding into why my dad was always so enamored with his "Navy years". Very glad I got these books. They were well worth the time.
Wonderfully crafted and written story from first book through the third book. Gave me a little more understanding into why my dad was always so enamored with his "Navy years". Very glad I got these books. They were well worth the time.
March 7, 2022
Spellbinding Naval action
As an ex US Navy destroyer sailor and an aficionado of action stories I found this series hard to put down. The stories are believable, exciting, and thought provoking. I highly recommend them to you.
As an ex US Navy destroyer sailor and an aficionado of action stories I found this series hard to put down. The stories are believable, exciting, and thought provoking. I highly recommend them to you.
August 17, 2018
A good sea story
Enjoyed very much. I am starting the next book in the trilogy. A good picture of life on a destroyer
Enjoyed very much. I am starting the next book in the trilogy. A good picture of life on a destroyer
April 20, 2019
Telling the story as it really happens
Enjoyed every page and was hooked,would recommeend it to all readers of this type of book.
A real good read
Enjoyed every page and was hooked,would recommeend it to all readers of this type of book.
A real good read
April 11, 2022
Three impressive stories.
Very detailed holds your attention. Difficult to put down through all three books. Each book is unique and stands alone.
Very detailed holds your attention. Difficult to put down through all three books. Each book is unique and stands alone.
July 28, 2022
God series
Good writing. Like the way the author goes off on a tangent to educate you on the history of the weapons used. Recommend all three books.
Good writing. Like the way the author goes off on a tangent to educate you on the history of the weapons used. Recommend all three books.
February 14, 2024
Very engaging series about battles of a modern destroyer. Not so realistic scenarios for the fights but very entertaining to read anyway.
February 9, 2025
What a read!
This was my first Jeff Edwards read. I am hooked... It is one of the best series of books I have ever read! I highly recommend this author!
This was my first Jeff Edwards read. I am hooked... It is one of the best series of books I have ever read! I highly recommend this author!
November 9, 2020
Very well written, absorbing and thrilling trilogy!!
Highly recommend.
Highly recommend.
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