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Synopsis
December 7th, 1980. The United States Naval Carrier Nimitz is the finest warship in the world. She is carrying a nuclear payload that can level a continent. And a fleet of fighter jets that can deliver it. Her crew is a handpicked one-like Captain Matthew Yelland, who endured the torture of the Viet Cong and did not break. And Warren Lasky, the civilian 'think-tank' who designed the warship to weather any battle. But a nightmare journey has brought her to a place where no amount of brains or courage can help. To a battle that no man can win. Pearl Harbor, December 7th, 1941...
Is The Final Countdown appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A military sci-fi time travel thriller featuring a modern aircraft carrier transported to Pearl Harbor 1941. Contains war violence and references to torture, but focus is on tactical/strategic dilemmas rather than graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include torture, mass death, and war (see the full list above).
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens who love military history and time travel 'what-if' scenarios will be riveted by the crew's impossible choices.