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James Bultema is a military combat veteran and a retired LAPD officer with over twenty-five years of experience on the streets of Los Angeles. His debut novel, Sea of Red, became a bestseller, earning six prestigious awards and special recognition as one of the top military thrillers of 2023. Drawing on his experiences from real-world conflict zones and urban policing, Bultema weaves authenticity into every battle scene. With a degree in history and a commitment to thorough research, he ensures his depictions of modern warfare are as accurate as they are compelling. His riveting stories, full of unforgettable characters, resonate long after turning the final page.
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Red Lines by James Bultema is an intense military thriller that plunges readers into a world of escalating international conflict. In this third installment of the Sea of Red series, a devastating terrorist attack by domestic Hezbollah operatives against an American symbol sets off a chain reaction that threatens to ignite a full-scale war with Iran. As tensions mount and retaliatory strikes begin, the story unfolds across submarines, fighter jets, and warships engaged in deadly tactical warfare. Through masterful storytelling, Bultema explores how a single act of violence can cascade into global conflict while examining the human cost of modern warfare and the complex decisions faced by those in command.
Author James Bultema writes with an authority that immediately establishes trust in his military expertise with quiet confidence in the narration from cover to cover. I was thoroughly impressed by his ability to make complex military operations accessible without sacrificing authenticity or technical accuracy, balancing the level of detail in his descriptions really well with the suspense and action-packed pace required to deliver such an exciting plot. His nuanced portrayal of characters on both sides of the conflict creates a compelling narrative that goes beyond simple good versus evil dynamics, with keenly penned dialogue that offers realism and wit. What also stood out to me was his skill in maintaining white-knuckle tension while still finding moments to explore the moral and emotional impact of warfare on those involved, creating a story that is both thrilling and thought-provoking in real-world terms. Overall, Red Lines is a masterful military thriller that will keep readers engaged while challenging them to consider the far-reaching consequences of modern warfare, and I'd certainly recommend it to fans of realistic military fiction.
