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The War Planners Paperback – May 20, 2015

by Andrew Watts (Author)
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When a CIA technology analyst joins a top secret project on a secluded government island, he uncovers a conspiracy that will change the world.

There is evidence in the news almost every day: territorial disputes in the South China Sea, China's ongoing military buildup, cyber-attacks on the US government. It's this century's cold war...until it turns hot.

A CIA operative in Shanghai sends a message to Langley, and then goes missing. An inner-circle of Chinese government officials has set in motion plans to do the unthinkable - to invade the United States of America.

Lena Chou is one of the few US officials who knows the truth. Now, in order to covertly plan the US defense, Lena must put together a Red Cell, a group of experts who will plan how China could best attack it.

David Manning is one of those experts. But as the group creates a blueprint for war with China, he suspects that not every person among them is planning for America to win....

From USA Today bestselling author and former Navy pilot Andrew Watts, The War Planners series is filled with electrifying action, fascinating new technology, and unpredictable twists. Recommended for fans of Tom Clancy and Mark Greaney.

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Praise for Andrew Watts and The War Planners series:

★★★★★ "I now add Andrew Watts to my favorite authors list: Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, and David Baldacci...Highly recommended!"
★★★★★ "I honestly don't remember a storyline that has so completely captured me in this genre before..."
★★★★★ “I liked this book a lot. I am a fan of Tom Clancy and James Patterson books and this book is as good as any of theirs. Watts starts with a chilling premise and crafts a storyline with enough detail and realism to make you believe it just might be possible. I look forward to the next in the series.”
★★★★★ "Frighteningly real."

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    The War Planners
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  4. Publication date
    May 20, 2015
  5. Dimensions
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  6. ISBN-10
    1951249348
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Andrew Watts graduated from the US Naval Academy in 2003 and served as a naval officer and helicopter pilot until 2013. During that time, he flew counter-narcotic missions in the Eastern Pacific and counter-piracy missions off the Horn of Africa. He was a flight instructor in Pensacola, FL, and helped to run ship and flight operations while embarked on a nuclear aircraft carrier deployed in the Middle East. 
Today, he lives with his family in Ohio.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Severn River Publishing (May 20, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 292 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1951249348
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1951249342
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.73 x 8 inches
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Andrew Watts is a USA TODAY bestselling author and the founder of Severn River Publishing. He graduated from the US Naval Academy in 2003 and served as a naval officer and helicopter pilot until 2013. During that time, he flew counter-narcotic missions in the Eastern Pacific and counter-piracy missions off the Horn of Africa. He was a flight instructor in Pensacola, FL, and helped to run ship and flight operations while embarked on a nuclear aircraft carrier deployed in the Middle East. He lives with his family in Virginia.


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As I read through the War Planners series I had the sense that Watts was rapidly maturing as author. His style and content improved with every instillation. He brings his knowledge of today’s military and real world politics to the reader to create a gripping and provoking read. A fellow veteran recommended Watts to me and I encourage anyone who has flown in the service to our country to read his work. Michael Cox, USAF, Colorado Springs
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Bookworm Sandy
5.0 out of 5 stars The China Conspiracy
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2016
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OMG, this book is a scary look at how a devious plot by a powerful entity could take over the United States without anyone realizing it until it is too late. It is every conspiracy theorist's nightmare come true.

David Manning is a private consultant whose job is to advise the U.S. government on current cyber technology. On his way home on a typical Friday night, he is kidnapped outside his home and flown to an unknown tropical island base. Here he is joined by other defense consultants and they are all told they have been chosen by the government to work together on a project outlining the steps an enemy such as China could use to take over the United States with a minimum amount of damage to its infrastructure and with the reluctant willingness of its citizens to accept this takeover.

The team is told that this plan will then be used by the U.S. military and Defense Department to generate a counter-plan to thwart such a circumstance. Almost immediately, David has doubts and can't help feeling something isn't right. When a member of the group disappears and David witnesses his departure from the island, he confides in a few members of the group. These few begin their own investigation and what follows will test the courage and beliefs of everyone.

Andrew Watts has created a true psychological thriller. Who can be trusted? What makes a person turn against his country? Why causes one country to attempt the takeover of another? All these questions force the reader to ponder these thoughts while being propelled through the plot at the speed of a bullet train. This is a book for those who like their mind stimulated as much as their desire for action. Very thought-provoking, a great read.

Being the first book in a series, there is no tight ending. I am now signing off to get the next book. Enjoy!
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John E. Michals
4.0 out of 5 stars A Clever Idea Overextended
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2016
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If the story’s premise is even half correct, the U.S. is doomed -- because our nation’s intelligence system is not just infiltrated by Chinese intelligence agents, it is infested wi†h them at the highest levels.

The tale opens with the kidnapping of a contract intelligent analyst who works indirectly for the CIA. He’s the protagonist of the novel and reasonably believable as a character.

The fundamental premise of the novel – which is delivered as four “episodes” -- is both logical and clever: China wants to not just steal U.S. military secrets, but use those stolen secrets to create what amounts to a fool-proof invasion/occupation plan.

A good hook and a frightening scenario.

But then the improbabilities began to pile up. They keep the action level high,but they eventually overran my willing suspension of disbelief. Enough so that I’m not likely to move on to novel No. 2. (Which presumably will lead to Novel No. 3, and then Novel No. 4.)

If you are a proponent of serial novels that are driven in part by coincidences, this might be a great prospect. But if you like tightly written, self-contained stories, this is probably a pass.

I started out thinking that this novel would rate five stars. By the end of book No. 1, I was thinking three – partly for inconsistencies, and partly because the story is going to be (or at least seems) interminable. But while I can’t go five stars, three is perhaps too low, so Novel No. 1 ends up with four stars. The concept is imaginative and anyone who can create a coherent novel – much less a series of them – deserves praise.
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JRAlpine
3.0 out of 5 stars Foreseeable future
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2019
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The premise for “The War Planners”—first in a five-book series of the same name—is both clever and intriguing. Author Andrew Watts knows enough about technology, military strategy, and global politics to make the series convincing.

Unfortunately, it’s too easy to foresee what’s coming in this contemporary thriller, chapter after chapter. That would matter less if the lead characters kept us engaged. But they, too, seem flat and predictable. If I do read another book in this series, I'll likely skip to the last one, just to see if I guessed right.
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James Rosone
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, I can't wait for the rest of the series. Well developed plot and characters
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2016
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This book was great. I really enjoyed the detail put into it and the well developed characters and plot. Great job on that one. Now, what I would love to see more of in the follow on books is a bit more dialog between the senior leaders and the President. I've spent 18 years in the military and as a contractor, 10 years in intelligence so the details are great. What needs to be fleshed out more is the decision making process of the senior leaders and others in the military. Don't forget that the despite moving a large military force to the Middle East for a possible war with Iran, the US still maintains a large military force even at home. There is also the National Guard and the Reserves to factor in. If a ground force did decide to invade the US, we are a heavily armed populist so trying to invade or subdue the population would be really hard. Remember, it was only 3% of the population in the 1700s that defeated the British Army.
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CPowell950
4.0 out of 5 stars A Scary Premise, An Excellent Read
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2023
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The premise is rather worrisome. The reality-based technology is believable and solid. The characters are human, believable. My only criticism is that there are too many acronyms. if you don't have a handy translation, you can lose some perspective and implication of what's happening. I've read most of the series, and this first one thrice!

A really good read!
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Steve Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a multi book read
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2022
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Finished the war planners and it is well written with a great deal of suspense and twists that are captivating, but due to my lack of research, did not realize that this is a 6 book series that is a continuous story line - I am probably going to read the remaining books since I do want to know how he carries this story line through the books and also because this is scary enough to be real
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5.0 out of 5 stars Spannend
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5.0 out of 5 stars Present Danger Is Real!
Reviewed in Canada on July 18, 2017
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This is a chilling novel, which could easily happen in reality. The events in the book could actually be in progress in the present day and with the administration in place in the USA, the intelligence departments are thoroughly handicapped. The events portrayed could easily be undetected unless the hero does escape to broadcast what is taken place. With interdepartmental conflicts and contrary demands from POTUS, actual suppression of these events could be hard to achieve. Sure hope that the US situation improves! I suspect that hidden bases in the remote islands could easily be built and operated, similar to the U-boat bases in WW2. Keep your eyes and ears open!
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2.0 out of 5 stars The plot
Reviewed in India on December 7, 2018
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The book went into excessive details of the technicalities of how US could be attacked wherein a reader gets lost and the book ended abruptly expecting the reader to buy the next book to see how the story ended.
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Michael Montgomery
5.0 out of 5 stars Tom Clancy of our time? Andrew Watts isn't quite there yet, but you can see it; it won't be long!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 21, 2016
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Now and then a great thriller passes my way and 'War planners' is one of them. Sure some moments could be tightened, and others have suggested that they would have preferred a plot end in this novel but as for me; I see beyond some minor distractions into what could be another Tom Clancy of our time. Andrew Watts isn't quite there yet, but you can see it; it won't be long! A pacy, thrilling read; buy it!
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Vanessa Hobson
5.0 out of 5 stars Scarily possible plot
Reviewed in Australia on September 20, 2016
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What a great book! Such a different premise than I am used to yet I was thouroughly involved right from the start. Kept me up a few late nights. This plot very plausible, in our modern world, to think that war could be waged this way. I can't wait to read the next one!
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