"Fiction now, but war with China is a real possibility, and S. Owen Smith provides both a powerful warning and a good read" -- Richard Fisher, Senior Fellow, The Jamestown Foundation, Washington, DC

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Reviewer: E. Charles Brod, April 5, 2005. Year Of The Tiger is an outstanding military thriller that will keep you turning the pages until the last issue is settled. In addition to a suspensful story set around a conflict with China, Owen Smith provides a knowledgeable view inside the operations of a modern navy carrier group. The personal story of 'Warrior Woman', Kelly Owen is compelling and illustrates how women are being integrated into the world of modern combat teams. A great read and one you shouldn't miss.

Great Book! US Navy Carrier Battle Group Defends Freedom of the Seas, Taiwan.  Marealo, Missouri City, TX, A Navy Reservist,  February 23, 2005. Stan Smith’s initials –SOS– say it all, literally: Save Our Society. SOS’ first novel, “Year of the Tiger” is an urgent and well developed wake-up call for We the People to timely develop and maintain the technologies, defense tools and the means to deliver response to attacks on democracies worldwide when presented. This great first novel is both an alarm and an alert by a knowledgeable and prescient former carrier combat pilot as to what it takes to be prepared. The conclusion: We need to do much more sooner to effectively and reliably prepare to defend our freedoms and like-minded democracies. The warning is brilliantly action oriented, plausible in the coastal China area and explicit in its message: We must prepare or be prepared to suffer defeat. The latter is unacceptable.

  You won't dog-ear the pages in this one; you won't put it down until you flip the final page. Reviewer, Don, December 13, 2004. The world is getting smaller these days, and we are starting to unlock some of the secrets of places such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran and North Korea. But China still remains hidden behind a dark veil of mystery. As the only two remaining real 'superpowers', the US and China will ultimately determine the course of world events for centuries to come. In Year of the Tiger by Stanley Owen Smith, you are able to get a front row seat for the possible conflict that could come about. Year of the Tiger is suspense filled, action packed journey that will put you in cockpit of US Navy jet fighters without having to leave the comfort and safety of a good comfortable chair. You won't dog-ear the pages in this one; you won't put it down until you flip the final page. Enjoy!

Can the U.S. Navy Defend Taiwan From Invasion by China? A reviewer. I am a knowledgeable person of military operations, November 2, 2004. Who is the tiger in this confrontation - China, with it's demand that Taiwan be returned to Mainland China or the U.S., resolved to defend Taiwan's independence? The author presents a true understanding of the conflict and offers an exciting and plausible answer, incorporating frightening battle scenes and insight into the personal challenges of those who fly the planes, fire the missiles and order others into battle. The author also includes an intense look into the life and challenges of the professional sailor, airman/airwoman and submariner on both sides of the conflict.

Interesting and very close to reality, December 8, 2004. Reviewer: "Avid Reader. While this is a fiction it has a lot of reality based information that makes it close to the real world. The book is interesting and engaging. Worth a read. Could make a good movie.

Timely, a powerful story and an excellent read, October 31, 2004. Reviewer, Roger Paulding. Seldom does a military thriller come into purview at a more propitious time, when world events are moving rapidly toward the establishment of China as a modern day super power. If you love to learn all about the wide range of high-tech military assets that America owns, this author fills the bill, as well as giving you the exciting story of an up to date woman pilot out to prove her mettle. The author brings together the distinct possibility of war between China and the U.S. with all its frightening consequences. You will be thrown into the grips of such a horrific event. If you love Clancy, you will love this book. There are a lot of actresses in Hollywood who are going to be fighting over the role of Kelly Owen, modern day Warrior Woman.