Pacific Thunder

Decker's Marine Raiders Series, Book 5

By: Scott Cook

Narrated by: Dave Alexander

The dust hasn’t even settled…and already another fuse is lit.

Reeling from a bloody clash with the Japanese, the Marines on Guadalcanal must lick their wounds and push ahead. Imperial Japan wants the island back, and thousands of soldiers are pouring onto Guadalcanal’s shores. With new leaders ravenous for blood, another massive battle looms close over the horizon.

Al Decker and his Raiders have returned from their arduous but successful mission to destroy a Japanese airfield. Upon their return, however, they step into the middle of a tense and even more dangerous conflict… and to no one’s surprise, must ready themselves for a new and deadly mission.

HQ and General Vandegrift know that unless the Matanikau River valley can be secured, tens of thousands of enraged Japanese could overrun the Marine perimeter at any time. Reeling from their recent clash, Colonels Edson and Puller must assemble a larger and better supported strike force. The goal: push across the Matanikau and bloody Tojo’s nose and make it impossible for the Imperial Japanese Army to pass.

Meanwhile, Decker and his Raiders must penetrate deep into Japanese territory. Their goal: gather vital intelligence and establish a forward observation post. Yet like the battalions along the Matanikau, Decker and his men are marching straight into a deadly battle… because an old enemy is out for blood.

Can the Marines hold the line and cork Hirohito’s bottle? Can Decker and his team beat back an enemy they don’t even know is stalking them? Rifles crack and artillery thunders in this gripping WWII combat thriller!

©2025 Scott W Cook (P)2025 Scott W Cook

Another Barnburner on the Canal!

Decker and his team do another 4-0 job defending and attacking the japs. I do look forward to them moving on to further adventures off the Canal. If you enjoyed the previous Decker books, you will like this one.

he's a great writer, I've read everything I could find on pacific WW2 books.

Greatly appreciate realism and great characters! amazing storyteller. I enjoy his life likeness of characters
he even tossed in some actual people for history and fun.

Believable WW2 action

I have enjoyed all of the books I have read so far. Keep up the fire

great

best story teller ever. he bring all his book to life. you feel like you are there

Fast Action

This is a fast moving story with plenty of action. It is an easy listen with a good story.