Blue Shield
reviews‘What-if’ NATO called Russia’s bluff in Ukraine?
A fragile UN monitored ceasefire in Ukraine is on the verge of collapse. Both sides have used the pause in fighting to rearm and regroup. In a rerun of 2022, Russia is conducting exercises with its forces in Belarus. Despite vague ‘security guarantees’ to Ukraine from NATO, there is no question Russia will attack again – but where?
It could mean the end of Ukrainian sovereignty and the start of a new war in Europe, but this gripping action thriller asks ‘what if’ …
: What if NATO acted with resolve?
: What if it set up an air defense perimeter over Ukraine, like it did for Bosnia?
: What if it put boots on the ground inside Ukraine, like it did in Iraq?
: What if it sent ships into the Black Sea, like it did off Africa?
In Future War style, BLUE SHIELD focuses on the stories of several ordinary people in such a scenario, from the air, in space, on the ground, and at sea. And from all sides of the conflict.
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FX Holden
A former journalist and intelligence officer, FX Holden writes Action Thrillers (The Future War ', 'Aggressor'and 'What-if' Series) and Suspense Science Fiction (The Coruscant Series).
His thrillers have garnered multiple accolades:
- Two US Publishers' Weekly Stars (the Michelin Star of publishing): OKINAWA and KOBANI
- The US Readers' Favorite award for Best Political Thriller: OKINAWA and Antarctica STORM
- The Book Excellence award for Best Military Fiction for KOBANI
- Editors' Pick from Publishers' Weekly BookLife for Antarctica STORM
'What-if' Thrillers
'What-if' Thrillers consists of three books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

