Note to readers: This series should be enjoyed in order. Reading order: 1 - The war planners ; 2 - The war stage ; 3 - Pawns of the Pacific ; 4 - The elephant game

"When the Chinese military launches a surprise attack on the United States, the world is thrown into chaos. The Manning family is spread out over the globe, each doing their part to defend America.With the Chinese fleet advancing, Admiral Manning commands the USS FORD carrier strike group near Midway. CIA operative Chase Manning is sent home to the US to fight a lethal unit of Chinese special forces. LCDR Victoria Manning hunts submarines off the coast of Guam. And intelligence analyst David Manning tries to decipher Chinese plans. But President Cheng Jinshan and his deadly operative Lena Chou have set their plans in motion. A gargantuan Chinese fleet, with new cutting-edge technology, is making its way towards the American forces. And as the two superpowers collide, it will take skill, courage, and cunning to win the day."--Publisher description