Rising Tides

Rising Tides is the fifth installment in Taylor Anderson's Destroyermen series, following the ongoing adventures of USS Walker's crew in an alternate world. The story tracks multiple storylines across different locations, centering on Captain Reddy's mission to Hawaii and Lt. Tucker's efforts to protect refugees. The narrative builds on the established alternate history framework, where World War II-era naval forces encounter an evolved version of Earth populated by different species and civilizations. Military strategy, naval warfare, and survival remain central elements as the characters navigate this parallel world's complex political landscape. This entry in the series balances action sequences with exploration of leadership challenges, as junior officers step into more significant roles. Captain Reddy and his crew must adapt their 20th-century military experience to face threats from both familiar and unfamiliar adversaries. The novel expands the series' core themes of adaptation and responsibility, examining how people respond when thrust into positions of authority during crisis. Through its parallel storylines, the book explores questions of duty, survival, and the price of leadership.

Readers note this sixth book in the Destroyermen series maintains the strong naval/military focus while expanding character development. Many appreciate Anderson's attention to technical details and naval tactics. Likes: - Complex political maneuvering between multiple factions - Battle scenes described as "intense" and "well-choreographed" - Development of secondary characters - Scientific and engineering explanations Dislikes: - Slower pace compared to previous books - Multiple storylines make plot hard to follow - Some repetitive descriptions of weapons/ships - Character names and locations require frequent reference to earlier books Ratings: Goodreads: 4.22/5 (4,488 ratings) Amazon: 4.6/5 (393 ratings) Several reviewers mention the need to read the series in order, as Rising Tides builds heavily on previous books' events and relationships. One frequent comment notes "not a standalone book - start with Into the Storm."

Into the Storm by Taylor Anderson First book in an alternate world military series where modern naval warships are transported to a parallel Earth featuring evolved dinosaurs and complex civilizations.

1632 by Eric Flint A small American town is transported to 17th century Germany, forcing residents to use modern knowledge and military tactics to survive in the past.

Out of the Dark by David Weber Combines military science fiction with alternate history as Earth's military forces face an alien invasion using both modern weapons and unexpected resources.

Weapons of Choice by John Birmingham A modern naval fleet travels back to World War II, creating a complex military scenario where present-day forces must navigate past warfare.

The Lost Regiment by William R. Forstchen Civil War soldiers find themselves transported to an alien world where they must use 19th-century military tactics and technology to fight hostile species.

1. 🌟 *Rising Tides* is part of Taylor Anderson's highly successful "Destroyermen" series, which began with *Into the Storm* in 2008 and has grown to include 15 books. 2. 🚢 The series' premise was inspired by the real USS Walker (DD-163), a WWI-era destroyer that served in the Pacific during WWII before being scrapped in 1946. 3. 📚 Author Taylor Anderson is not only a novelist but also a gunmaker, forensic ballistic archaeologist, and historical researcher who has consulted for numerous TV shows. 4. 🗺️ The alternate version of Hawaii depicted in the book draws from actual historical and geographical details of the islands, reimagined through the lens of evolutionary divergence. 5. ⚔️ The naval warfare elements in the book are heavily influenced by Anderson's extensive research into WWI and WWII maritime combat tactics and technology.