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.
Winner Best Military Thriller for 2025 by BestThrillers.com
“Bultema demonstrates his mastery of the techno-thriller genre with a story that could be torn from tomorrow’s headlines.” — Midwest Book Review
“Bultema’s underwater game of hide-and-seek rivals the most gripping scenes from The Hunt for Red October.” — BestThrillers.com
The Arctic is no longer frozen—it's on fire and Greenland is the target.
In the chilling aftermath of the Sea of Red series, the United States faces its most treacherous enemy yet: a resurgent Russia hell-bent on controlling the Arctic’s strategic frontier. As ice melts, tensions ignite.
Lieutenant Commander Jessie “Swagger” Hampton is back in the cockpit of his F-35, now flying combat missions over the world’s newest battlefield. His wife, Lieutenant Commander Sarah “Danger” Freeman, patrols the skies in her E-2D Hawkeye, the eyes of the fleet, tracking enemy fighters, detecting missile launches, and directing the kill chain as war erupts across the Arctic.
When Russian forces launch a surprise invasion of Greenland, the U.S. military scrambles to respond. From silent submarine warfare beneath the polar sea to high-altitude dogfights and boots-on-frozen-ground combat, Arctic Red delivers relentless action and razor-sharp realism.
The war for the Arctic has begun—and the cost of failure is global. From multi-award-winning author James Bultema.