Red Tide: A Novel of the Next Pacific War

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Before you proceed with the narrative contained herein, I wish to clarify some significant points. While I have tried to present naval units, ranks, and weapons systems accurately, the characters, events, and settings depicted in this work are entirely products of my imagination. They exist solely within the creative confines of this fiction and are not intended to represent, resemble, or portray any real individuals or occurrences. Please also note that for the sake of brevity, I have simplified some high-level command structures.

While fiction often reflects facets of reality, the content of this story remains firmly rooted in artistic invention and speculation.

Respectfully,

M. P. Woodward

President Reagan’s quote is framed in glass on a large display on the quarterdeck of the USS Midway, an aircraft carrier built at the tail end of World War II that is now a museum in San Diego. Reading the Gipper’s quote as I recently crossed Midway’s quarterdeck — something I’d once done as an ensign in Subic Bay — I experienced a ghostly chill. The quote felt oddly prescient. I hope it has the same effect on other visitors.

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