The Art of War

First Contact

De: Peter Cawdron

Narrado por: Katharine Chin, Seth Podowitz

Commander Lisa Chao works in the US Navy's Strategic Planning Center in Pearl Harbor.

When tensions rise with China over Taiwan, she has to unravel exactly what's happening in the Pacific and why. What she uncovers leads America to war—but not with China.

Bullets and bombs are no match for an extraterrestrial warship that can fly between stars, but perhaps the answer to the coming war lies not in the present but in the past. Could Sun Tzu's The Art of War provide humanity with a fighting chance against a technologically superior alien enemy?

First Contact is a series of standalone novels that explore humanity's first interactions with extraterrestrial life.

Includes a special note from the author.

©2023 Peter Cawdron (P)2023 Podium Audio

Mixed feeling but worth a summer read

I think it was interesting enough... the disappointment is during the conclusion... no give aways... but didnt go far enough. Too much about the aliens is unexplained. However over all I enjoyed the story and the presentation.
I wont say too many cliches... however,... if you have read many fiction books.... I dare say, it predictable. Again mixed feelings... even being predictable, I found it enjoyable. Unfortunately, any thing I mention specific is a give away, and Im hoping you give it a read or listen. I did enjoy, the explanations about, the possible whys and whens and about life on this planet.
I think serious sci fi readers will call this a read for the beach , quick, fun, and worth the effort
thank you

Well based on realistic science.

Breath sounds after most sentences. Reader was good otherwise.
Story was well worth tolerating it.

Truly excellent audiobook

Cawdron’s book is another stand-alone work in his first contact series. He skillfully incorporates elements from Sun-Tzu’s ‘Art of War’ in this story of first contact with a hostile species. The writing, plotting, and character building are first class and combine to make this one of the best in his excellent first contact series. He also manages to weave a love story into the narrative. The ending is first rate.

One of his best books

I've listened to most of Peter Cawdron's books and in my opinion this is one of his best. It's a plausible sci/fi first contact situation with plausible reactions from world leaders, it's relatable.

Great story, well narrated

I enjoyed this book - I've read quite a few of Peter Cawdron's First Contact books, and I think he's getting better over time.