A GRIPPING AND SCARY yarn with a real life premise that’s a little too close for comfort. It’s sobering and entertaining all at the same time.

—Jamieson Ford, BestPicks

What a great read – absorbing and gripping stuff. The author displayed geopolitical astuteness, knowledge of defence and military strategy. The book was ingenious with a plausible plot, realistic character description and development.

— Paul McLaren

Both enjoyable and important … important, because of China’s growing naval power … The book presents a forceful argument for Australia doing more for its own defense. … Well written, gripping, and difficult to put down.

—Michael S Woodford

This book had me riveted from the first chapter. It reads like a factual report almost and has me imagining a “what if this did happen” scenario. … Will watch out for more from BC Colman.

—Collette McGaahan

Wow, right from the opening page, I could not put this book down. … Loved it.

—Awilda Shaftel

Bad news: I was up until 4 am knocking off this book. Good news: Really, really enjoyed it.

—Mark Easter

Great thriller. Interesting detail about the states of Australia and some history included. Very plausible scenario.

—Lorraine Sabin

A gripping tale. I read it on a plane, missed lunch, and was hoping for a slow flight so I didn’t miss a beat in this all too real tale.

—Jim Downs

Hope we will see more from this author.

—Nancy Witt

A gripping read.

—Jacqui Roberts

To be honest, I was prepared to not like the book and just trudge through it. But I ended up really liking it. The beginning was a little bumpy but once it ironed out and the book picked up pace, it was a very enjoyable read. I actually read it one day. 4 out of 5 stars.

—Jolie Eason

Wait, Chinese invade, U.S. will not help; society goes haywire; is this a book or a news story! I enjoyed it and having served with the Aussies in the RAQ I could see them in some of this. Great job, and a good read.

—Ranger Harper

A thoroughly good read, particularly so because I am ex Australian military and had visited or worked in many of the places described. The story line was quickly established, and the sub plots, although simplistic, were woven in seamlessly and added to the story rather than being a distraction. This all helped to maintain the pace of the story and kept me reading into the early hours, wanting to find out what was going happen. Five stars.

—Dougall Stewart

Outstanding. Couldn’t put it down . . . should be required reading for every adult Aussie or Kiwi.

—Amazon reader mistywindow

A MAGNIFICENT page-turning thriller.

—Wendy Tighe-Umbers, proprietor, multi-award winning book shop,
The Time Out Bookstore

AN EXCELLENT READ. The hallmark of a good book is when it lingers in your thoughts long after the last page, like this one does. It has wonderfully drawn characters stirred up in a dramatic soup of humour, love, intrigue and politics. The tension builds so much I had to stop myself rushing through the pages.

—Margaret Houlihan, Shore Book Club