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The Year is 1992. Across the globe, the Cold War has turned hot. War simmers in the Balkans and now the Korean peninsula stands on the brink. Along the minefields and razor wire of the DMZ, conscripts patrol a border that could ignite at any moment while officers and politicians in Pyongyang and Seoul prepare for the inevitable. When tensions spike and miscalculation threatens to shatter the fragile balance, Korea may once again become the flashpoint of a war between superpowers. DMZ Thunder is the explosive first installment in the Pacific Crucible series—set in the same alternate 1992 timeline as the Iron Crucible saga. From the forests of the DMZ to the corridors of power in Pyongyang and Moscow, from Seoul’s bustling streets to the decks of Soviet warships, DMZ Thunder delivers ground-level combat, high-level intrigue, and the gathering storm of World War III in the Pacific.
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DMZ Thunder: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This alternate history military thriller depicts the outbreak of World War III in 1992 Korea with realistic combat violence, military casualties, and the political machinations leading to war. Strong language and warfare content make it appropriate for mature readers.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, mass death, and war (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Military SF fans will appreciate the detailed tactical combat and geopolitical tensions of an alternate Cold War gone hot.