Red Flood: Winds of War Series, Book 2

For readers who have read volume 1 of Winds of War, titled "Red Ice", you may remember the epilogue where Mr. Dietz references a president on the brink. He alluded to this volume centering around a particular archetype of instability. Well, Dietz has instead surprised readers with something refreshing! "Red Flood" is back in the action, this time in Egypt, and allusions to current, real-world politics are out.I found the first chapter to be a strong hook. As I mentioned in prior reviews of his books, Dietz knows how to deliver a punch and unapologetically eliminates characters whenever their usefulness has diminished... or when Dietz darn well pleases. He doesn't write his novels to ease you into war. He thrusts you in the war head first. Sure, you can still follow it quite easily, but there's no "slow start". Dietz seems to hone in on the grand purpose of this series quite well in this volume.I enjoyed that Dietz didn't revive pretty much anything from "Red Ice" other than the overall plot. In this series, there are new characters and new problems. Some may wish that the characters from "Red Ice" reappear in "Red Flood", but I can assure you that "Red Flood" excels with a brand new cast. The war is global and thus the diversity of locations, antagonists, and et cetera are fully present in the series. I have a feeling Dietz will continue this tradition going forward.Was there anything I didn't like? Well that depends. There are technically things I would like to see happen differently, but that doesn't mean it was a lost opportunity or a step in the wrong direction. I would've like to have seen a major plot element play out differently, but I won't spoil that. It's obvious that Dietz knows where he's going and what's going on as the book develops. But if you have read my reviews on some of his other books, I typically include my "pros" and "cons". This time I don't have as many besides what I just said and maybe a deeper development into a certain character or faction. For the reader, I'll let you decide what you think about that.Overall, this is pure military, alternate history (future?) fiction right here. I've read lots of books by Dietz and loved his military science fiction, but I think he finds himself well at home in this genre just the same.PROS: Enthralling plot, good character development for almost all of the important characters, fast-paced and in-your-face, detailed military knowledge on display throughout!CONS: Could have had more character development on one character in particular, but it's a minimal distraction at bestGrab "Red Ice" if you haven't started this volume yet and dig in! If you've read "Red Ice" and are on the fence, take the leap. It's a small price for admission and I don't think you'll be disappointed if you like Dietz's writing style. Don't worry, no political messages will be thrown in your face either.

Dietz continues to deliver with Red Flood. He doesn’t waste time and gets right to the action. I enjoyed the first installment of the Winds of War series (Red Ice) and Red Flood did not disappoint. New characters, new battles and completely new theaters of combat. I first started reading Dietz back in the early nineties. I fell away from him for awhile because my reading tastes evolved, but I’m glad I have rediscovered his books because he has only gotten better at his game. I will get the next in the series. There is nothing to dislike in Red Flood.

From page 1 thru the final page, Red Flood kept me turning page after page reading the various battles! The vast majority of heroes, villains and various minions in the story line kept me guessing as to the next outcome.Hint: the Russians are at it again in a two front battle. A great novel!Well worth the wait for the second installment of the Winds of War and the possibility of a 3rd installment?

C.S. Forester could not have done better in this brown water navy action piece. You feel as if you are there, with the book’s characters. Plausible, fast paced, and gives you much food for thought. Could not put it down. Diets is one of the very few people that can write like this, and don’t miss this, or any of his books! Bravo Zulu, Mr. Dietz!

This work took a different direction from the first, one which I was uncertain about initially. However the tale grew on me as the pages turned... which is all you can ask of any storyteller.

Great story,great writer

Excellent book very describing events with justify and murder .xi fear this could happen in future so believe this country is in trouble

The book is part of a series with different main characters around the central theme of WW3. It is technically correct as far as I can tell.

Yet another riveting read in the WW3 series. It has a well thought out plot with realistic characters and although it is the second book in the series it is, like the first, a stand-alone book in its own right - a definite bonus.

Get the series

Great book - keeps the reader enthralled with what could happen next; lots of action, intrigue, etc. Can't wait for the next book!

I tried to like this book after really enjoying Red Ice but found it tedious and rather boring. Pleased to finally get to the end of it. Reminded me of some of the budget books I used to read in the 80s however this wasn't cheap.

While a bit slow, this novel did indeed succeed in portraying a battlefield in Egypt. It's story was indeed different from all the rest.