2034 by Elliot Ackerman & Admiral James Stavridis

2034 by Elliot Ackerman & Admiral James Stavridis - A Novel of the Next World War

An instant New York Times bestseller, 2034: A Novel of the Next World War is a chillingly plausible geopolitical thriller co-authored by award-winning novelist and Marine veteran Elliot Ackerman and former NATO Commander Admiral James Stavridis. Set in 2034, the novel imagines a near-future where a naval clash between the US and China in the South China Sea triggers a nightmarish global conflict.

On March 12, 2034, US Navy Commodore Sarah Hunt is conducting a routine patrol when her ship encounters a trawler in distress. That same day, US Marine aviator Major Chris "Wedge" Mitchell tests new stealth technology near Iranian airspace. By the end of the day, Hunt’s destroyer is sunk by the Chinese Navy, and Mitchell is a prisoner in Iran. With the use of powerful new cyber weapons, both China and Iran cripple US defenses, marking the beginning of a terrifying new era of warfare.

2034 takes readers inside the minds of a global cast of characters—American, Chinese, Iranian, Russian, and Indian—each grappling with the consequences of escalating miscalculations and cyber warfare. With gripping action and profound geopolitical insights, this speculative novel warns of the dangers posed by unchecked technological advances and fragile global alliances.

Why You’ll Love This Book:

You’ll love 2034 for its gripping, realistic portrayal of a near-future world war, told through the lens of two military experts with firsthand knowledge of geopolitical conflict. The novel’s fast-paced, action-packed narrative, combined with its thought-provoking exploration of modern warfare, makes it a must-read for fans of military fiction and political thrillers. 2034 is both a cautionary tale and a riveting page-turner that will leave readers questioning the future of global security.