Dawn of the Tiger
by Gus Frazer
As dawn breaks on the Chinese New Year 2034, a flotilla of Chinese warships is poised to strike an unsuspecting Australia. China's intention is to stamp its primacy of the Pacific and, in so doing, secure Australia's enormous mineral and energy resources to fuel its relentless economy. Amidst widespread panic and political turmoil, a young Sydneysider, Finn Hunt, becomes involved in a massive US-Australian joint operation to repel the Chinese invaders. His journey takes him to the heart of The Outback where he is involved in guerrilla operations, subjected to enemy capture and experiences the harshest physical conditions. His resolve to fight and sheer determination to survive will be tested to the limit. Dawn of the Tiger is based on current political and strategic events in the Asia Pacific region. As China's power continues to grow and the US strategically pivots from the Middle East to Asia, the future of the Pacific region is yet to be defined.**