By Dale Brown

The clash of civilizations will be won . . . by thte highest bidder

The United States has just launched the most powerful weapon in history -- a missilelaunching satellite called "Thor's Hammer" that can strike anywhere on the planet in seconds. The world's other major superpowers, Russia and China, are rocked by America's development, and they scramble to respond by gaining control of the seas.

But when terrorists hijack Pakistani missiles and fire them at Indian cities, U.S. President Joseph Gardner has only one option -- to use the untested Thor's Hammer. But when something goes awry, Pakistan decides to give China naval strategic advantage by granting access to Middle Eastern ports.

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Dale Brown is the author of more than a dozen New York Times bestsellers, starting with Flight of the Old Dog in 1987, as well as a former U.S. Air Force captain. He will be flying in to The Cool Table to talk about his latest page-turner, Shadow Command, which brings back his classic character, Patrick McClanahan. There will also be the normal dose of craziness that IS "Annie & Burl Live!" They guarantee 26 minutes of quality entertainment!