Admiral James Stavridis — The Turning Tide: A Novel of Love and War (Scott Bradley James #2)
Admiral James Stavridis presents *The Turning Tide: A Novel of Love and War*, the second novel featuring naval officer Scott Bradley James. Set during the latter part of America’s war against Japan, the story follows James as he confronts the dangers of command, combat, and personal relationships. With the early threat of defeat receding, he and his fellow sailors face new perils at sea and on the home front, where mistakes carry serious consequences.
The historical novel moves through major Pacific battles including Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa, culminating in the dropping of the atomic bomb. Alongside its depiction of military strategy and combat, the book explores courage, fear, loyalty, vanity, ambition, and the emotional lives of servicemembers and their loved ones.
When: November 13, 2026
Showtime: 7:00pm
Tickets: Free
Seating: First come, first served
Venue: Politics and Prose at The Wharf, 610 Water St SW, Washington, DC 20024
Lineup: Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret.)
About the speaker: Stavridis served more than 30 years in the US Navy and retired as a four-star admiral. He was Supreme Allied Commander at NATO and commanded US Southern Command, a Navy destroyer, a destroyer squadron, and an aircraft carrier battle group in combat. He holds a PhD from Tufts University’s Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, where he served as dean for five years, and has received 50 military decorations, including 28 from foreign nations. He is the author of 16 previous books, a senior military analyst for CNN, a Bloomberg Opinion columnist, vice chairman and partner of the Carlyle Group, and chair of the Rockefeller Foundation’s board.
Featured book: *The Turning Tide: A Novel of Love and War (Scott Bradley James #2)*
Book price: $30 for the hardcover edition
Publication date: November 10, 2026
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