What happens when an invader pretends to be someone else?

In the quick and speedy sound bite news of today, people and countries will react to what they think is happening and they seldom take the time to really analyze what is going. Poland has been set up to look as if it has violated international law and initiated hostile action against Russia. When their President's protests of innocence are not accepted by the world, they have little choice but to look for support and assistance from an unlikely source. Who can they call upon? Can their usual allies help or not? Can they find an innovative solution to their crisis? How can little Poland survive the hungry and huge Russian bear with its huge armies and massive coverage in the air?

Internationally acclaimed best selling author Dale Brown is considered by many to be one of the best military writers in the United States and IRON WOLF certainly will add to that well deserved reputation. IRON WOLF is the 20th book in Brown's long standing and exceptional Patrick McLanahan series that has spanned over 25 years. In IRON WOLF, the baton has been clearly passed to Patrick's son, Bradley, a well regarded young man famous for his daring flying as well as team building skills. Brown's many fans have already been introduced to Brad's exploits in previous books, such as STARFIRE; yet, for new readers to the series, Brad's background in IRON WOLF has been sufficiently developed that it can also easily be read as a stand alone and exciting military thriller. Now physically confined to a Cybernetic Infantry Device, Patrick still manages to make his mark known and provides some interesting side action while Brad takes over as the main protagonist.

Brown brings a very authentic voice and immediate sense of time and place to this contemporary political situation and highlights many potentially believable (some less so) public and background scenarios. The main political characters are a fairly newly elected President Stacy Anne Barbeau striving to change things from previous administrations and wanting to be re- elected, a hot-tempered Russian President Gennadiy Gryzlov and Poland's President Piotr Wilk. These presidents and their senior officers behave in many ways like many current and past real leaders, but tend to be just a little bit more stereotyped in their actions and personal "out to get you" vendettas. For military and other enthusiasts, Brown also includes Glossaries of Weapons and characters.

As a former Air Force captain, Brown has an impressive background and with his ability to take patterns he sees in contemporary issues, he easily weaves in very interesting historical and contemporary issues in as a natural part of the storyline. IRON WOLF contains a fast moving multi-layered plot built on issues of tension and conflict that make it a page turning adventure. All in all, I am sure military and thriller fans as well as the legions of Dale brown fans (self included) will have lots of good reading ahead for them in IRON WOLF! So, sit back in the pilot seat, let your mind go and zoom into the future as you check it out for yourself! Enjoy!