Ambush of the Dragon

Anthony "Patch" Pacino Series, Book 3

By: Michael DiMercurio

Narrated by: Joseph Robert Courtemanche

There is only one way to reunite a country that has been split by two bloody civil wars in thirty years, one of them nuclear: savage their external enemies and leave them so weak they cannot interfere with the union until stability is achieved. The newly reconstituted China–now the Federated States of the New Middle Kingdom–has a strike plan that will leave both the Russians and Americans bleeding and desperate to survive.

For there to be any hope of American and Russian vengeance, old allies, resurrected schemes from decades ago, and a plan as innovative as the 1942 Doolittle raid on Tokyo must all be put in motion. A cast of both new and favorite characters, driven by decorated submarine combat veteran Lieutenant Anthony Pacino, is forced to fight for not only his beloved submarine Vermont and the lives of his shipmates, but the fate of the Western world in an epic battle of undersea warfare.

©2025 Michael DiMercurio (P)2025 David N. Wilson

Best one yet!

This is the third book I have read by the author and it is by far the best one by a wide margin. The plot was very good and the action never stopped but gave the reader time to catch his breath nicely.

When an author can make a reader (or listener I suppose) feel emotions based on the plot points he has exceeded their expectations. Michael DiMercurio did this multiple times throughout the book. This made it stand out from his previous two works which were both excellent.

Surprises at every turn!

This is a well written story that goes in depth on technical things, but is not boring. The narration is well done and interesting. If you’re looking for something different, give this a read or listen!

Great addition to the series

I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and the story. If I had one criticism is that it maybe went too in-depth on how things work.

Anthony “Pach” Pacino

There is no question, that this book is the Best work you’ve produced to date. Hats off to you. Pach is a real person, not made up. All your characters are REAL; they act like people that I’ve served with in both the Marine Corps and Coast Guard. I really Like your work. Please keep on…

DiMercurio and Courtemanche do it again!

These books keep getting better and better. I've been a fan since the 90s and I am so impressed with the stories that Mr Di can come up with. Narrator Courtemanche is amazing! The pronunciation of some of the words written is flawless and lots of emotion seep from the pages due to his voice. Looking forward to the next one!