This is a provocative and insightful novel of the U.S. Navy in Indian Ocean combat, nefarious politicians and the emergence of superpower China - featuring the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan and the world-famous Red Ripper fighter squadron. The gender-equal crew and pilots of the carrier reflect the frustrations of constant deployment for almost nine months, the heroism in the cockpits and deck plates at stark contrast to weak-willed politicians in and about the nation’s power centers. This 460 pages of Determination, courage, terror, patriotism, duty, heroism, and honor of what might be in the year 2010 is fostered by an unlikely consortium of Middle East neighbors coveting the vast Caspian Sea oil riches. This is a self-published book. If you are interested in purchasing it visit http://www.peterbbooth.com