From seven-time award-winning author James Bultema, and #1 Amazon Bestseller, Red Lines is the third explosive installment in the Sea of Red series, plunging readers into the heart of a modern military war between the United States and Iran.
After a devastating attack on a symbol of American freedom by radicalized domestic Hezbollah terrorists, the US finds itself on the brink of war. Tensions escalate as retaliatory strikes lead to a high-stakes confrontation that reverberates across the globe.
Experience the thrill as submarines silently stalk the ocean depths, fighter jets blaze through the skies in high-speed duels, and warships engage in a fierce battle for supremacy. With advanced weaponry and strategic cunning, both sides push the boundaries of warfare, drawing the world's superpowers into a conflict that threatens global stability. As American forces take the fight to Iran and beyond, they face a formidable enemy determined to defend their homeland at all costs.
Political intrigue and high-octane action converge, testing the resolve of leaders and the bravery of the soldiers on the front lines. With the future of international order hanging in the balance, Red Lines takes readers on a relentless journey through the complexities of modern warfare and the far-reaching consequences of a single, violent act.

RELEASE DATE JUNE 9, 2026
War came without warning.
When North Korea launches a devastating surprise attack, the United States is thrust into a conflict that threatens to spiral beyond control.
Navy F-35 pilot Jessie “Swagger” Hampton faces danger on every mission, knowing survival is never guaranteed. High above the battlefield, his wife, E-2 Hawkeye pilot Sarah “Danger” Freeman, oversees the fight—keeping everything under control while knowing Jessie is somewhere in the middle of it.
As the war worsens, the toll becomes impossible to overlook. Ships are sunk. Aircraft are shot down. And every mission comes with the risk of not returning home.
In a war marked by uncertainty, courage is tested, sacrifice becomes necessary, and the cost of each decision is counted in lives.







