You can't bomb a spreadsheet, but it can choke a sea lane, crash markets, and start a war without a shot. At the Red Sea's Bab el-Mandeb, tankers begin to "comply" with phantom advisories and sudden war-risk spikes. Routes bend. Schedules slip. Money bleeds. Jack Calder and the Hybrid Threat Cell trace the pattern to a black-box model, codename UNDERWRITE, turning insurance into a weapon. With analyst Maya Ellison and field operator Barboz the Black, Calder has to keep commerce breathing long enough to expose the syndicate behind the numbers. What you'll get insideA fresh, plausible techno-thriller premise: insurance warfare at a global chokepoint (Bab el-Mandeb) where a clause can move fleets faster than missiles.Authentic tradecraft and naval thriller tension, from midnight bridge wings to back-room pricing desks, told with propulsive, lean pacing.High-stakes geopolitical intrigue fused with real-world systems: war-risk ratings, AIS manipulation, corridor security, and hybrid warfare.A smart, driven team led by Jack Calder, for readers who enjoy tactical brains over brute force.Reads great as a stand-alone entry, with series depth for returning fans.Perfect for fans of military thriller, espionage, and high-impact action & adventure in today's world. If you like cutting-edge geo-thrillers, maritime thrillers, and realistic "what-if" scenarios that feel like tomorrow's headlines, this one's for you. Ready to see how a spreadsheet can sink a superpower? Start reading RED SEA CHOKEHOLD now.