Modern military thriller meets hard science fiction in this harrowing narrative where nations face off across the planet and up in space.
When climate change pushes the United States to the brink of civil war, China tries to take advantage of the countrywide chaos by launching an assault in force. The Chinese Communist Party finds that the most powerful nation in the world can still defend her title in spite of the deadly domestic disturbances. A cold war sets in, which turns hot again when the terrestrial superpowers clash over the ability to harvest asteroid-bound precious metals in space. The events that take place above the Earth's atmosphere will determine the fate of nations below.
Follow the riveting journeys of Rob Ranta, a determined miner; Maria Delgado, a fearless test pilot; and Kenneth Hyde, an elite SEAL, as their lives intersect against the backdrop of a warming planet and rising global tensions.
Rob's struggle against a controversial water pipeline spirals into a deadly conflict, propelling him from the mines of Michigan to the vastness of space. Maria, after a daring aerial battle that cements her as a combat ace, finds herself on the cutting edge of space warfare technology. Meanwhile, Kenneth's covert operations unravel a web of international intrigue, leading to a desperate mission in the cold vacuum of space.
As the trio converges aboard the groundbreaking Alan Shepard Space Station, they face off against formidable adversaries in a high-stakes battle for control of space resources. With the world watching, they navigate a deadly game of espionage, sacrifice, and courage, where the fate of nations hangs in the balance. "To the Brink" is a gripping tale of survival, ingenuity, and the relentless human spirit in the face of the ultimate crisis.
