Fortunes Of War

Storm Over the Horizon

When naval aviator Commander Jack Navarro is dispatched to the contested waters of the South China Sea, he expects routine patrols and simulated engagements. Instead, he’s thrust into a covert confrontation between superpowers, where a single miscalculation could ignite global war. Against a backdrop of thunderous carrier catapults and endless grey waves, Navarro must balance the razor’s edge of strategy and survival. With his squadron’s lives—and his own reputation—on the line, every decision becomes a gamble against time, the elements, and an invisible enemy stalking the deep.

Echoes of Betrayal

As tensions mount, intelligence analyst Lieutenant Kara Mitchell uncovers a trail of clandestine arms transfers and encrypted communiqués that point to a mole within the highest ranks. Racing against the clock, she joins forces with Navarro to peel back layers of deception that threaten to topple alliances and shatter fragile truces. Their investigation leads from the steel corridors of an aircraft carrier to hidden coastal bunkers, where the flicker of night-vision goggles reveals truths darker than the ocean’s abyss. Every ally could be a traitor, and every encounter pulses with the threat of betrayal.

The Fortune’s Edge

With the world teetering on the brink of all-out conflict, Navarro and Mitchell must orchestrate a desperate gambit: a high-stakes raid on an enemy stronghold to recover critical intelligence before it falls into the wrong hands. As flares illuminate storm-tossed decks and fighter jets roar overhead, the fate of nations hangs on their courage and cunning. In a pulse-pounding finale, they confront not only hostile forces but their own fears—discovering that true fortune favors those willing to risk everything for duty, honor, and the hope of peace.

. Stephen Coonts, bestselling author celebrated for his gripping military thrillers and authentic portrayal of aerial combat, continues to enthrall readers with heart-pounding action, unforgettable characters, and a profound understanding of the cost of war.