Shadow Target By David Ricciardi

In the fourth Jake Keller installment from David Ricciardi, we are given another great story that will leave you wondering what he will come up with next. Keller has been through a lot following a complete life altering mission, a rogue drone, and pirates, but what we get this time is Keller in the fight of his life. 

America, France, and London are just a few of the locations that Keller is taken during this hair raising kill or be killed adventure. Ricciardi sets up this one with great pace, a little self-reflection, and a whole lot of built up frustration from a love once burning hot gone cold. This is a very fun and intriguing read. I have found Ricciardi’s work to always be engaging and detailed, while letting your mind travel a bit before bringing you to the twist. 

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Sons Of Valor By Andrews & Wilson

Andrews and Wilson have been delivering amazing Tier One work for the last few years, It revolves around the creation of Jack Kemper turned John Dempsey after the tragic destruction of the Tier One SEAL community. You see amazing interaction with a number of characters that could have plenty of stories written on each. LCDR Keith 'Chunk' Redman has been one of those characters that have supported Team EMBER and Dempsey throughout the series, but now it's his turn to shine.

Chunk finds himself in the spotlight in this new off shoot of the Tier One universe. A highly trained special operations warrior destined for greatness, LCDR 'Chunk' Redman is likeable, a leader and lethal. This story leads us on a trip with a scenario that's extremely believable, high speed, and full of action.

There also happen to be a strong female character that is introduced to the crew the Chunk leads who goes by the nickname 'Heels' and she is a force to be reckoned with. She's determined, unorthodox at times, and the kind of character that we've come to expect from two of the best authors in the thriller genre. One that stakes claim to the pages that she's on and drives the story. I was extremely pleased with this one and was relieved to find that the Tier One universe is in great hands as Andrews and Wilson are constantly upping their game!

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Chasing The Lion By A.J. Tata

General (Ret.) A.J. Tata has been on the writing scene for quite some time with his Jake Mahegan series and cowriting the Vick Harwood series with Nicholas Irving. Both of those series have been a blast to read and now we get a chance to enjoy a new character from Tata. 

From the onset of Chasing the Lion, it is evident that there is evil at play as the team discovers an atrocity of what seems like biblical proportions. Colonel Garett Sinclair, a journeyed military man, is back in the field following the passing of his wife. They stumble upon what seems to be an extremely unfortunate and heartbreaking situation where Sinclair knows one of the affected people. Tragic and gruesome discoveries along with shadow figures, political figureheads, viruses and bacteria, and more help create a great read.

Tata crafts scenes that enable readers to visualize what he is building in his mind. No doubt, he has experienced aspects of this book in real life: combat, foreign lands, and camaraderie amongst teammates, which elevates the story’s authenticity and makes it feel personal. Extremely interesting plotline, along with great character development makes this a tremendous start for the Colonel Sinclair series!

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Bone Rattle By Marc Cameron

US Marshal Arliss Cutter is back in another great read by New York Times Bestselling author Marc Cameron. I always find myself not only enjoying Cutter but learning a little bit about the Alaskan frontier and people that Cameron details. 

This Cutter adventure starts with the typical non-Clancy Cameron vibe and the bad folks are back in full force. Cameron does an amazing job describing and building the literary tension between local police, Alaskan State Troopers and the US Marshals as they work there way through the violence and death that surround the hunt for Alaskan gold. 

The amount of history and factual evidence detailed by Cameron really bring the story to life. The relationship dynamics that are displayed between Cutter and Mim, his brothers widow, continue to build and create awkward but meaningful growth between the two. As Cutter teams with partner Lola Teariki to monitor a high profile court case, one of the US Attorneys is brutally murdered and Cutter is turned into the man hunter that defines his character. 

Cameron shines again as the mystery of Arliss Cutter grows with this suspenseful read! His dedicated time in law enforcement as a United States Marshal solidify the narrative and will leave the intrigue dripping. The details are thorough, the locations authentic, and the adversary is unique. This is a great addition to the Cutter series and won’t disappoint. 

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The Devil's Hand By Jack Carr

Jack Carr continues to find the groove in his latest James Reece thriller. His writing has been nothing but phenomenal from the beginning with The Terminal List, followed on by True Believer and Savage Son. The Devil’s Hand is another stellar piece of work that shows how much time, effort, and research that Carr is putting into making everything perfect. I’ve always been amazed at how thorough some authors are when getting the details correct and this one is a spot-on example. 

Reece is a cultural phenomenon, he’s fought against the establishment, stuck it to the man, and he’s lived to tell about it. He’s righted wrongs and made revenge a normalcy in his routine. Now he’s back on the path to make those pay for one of the worlds greatest tragedies ever committed. The dedication to protecting Americans is at the forefront of this entire ride and Carr shines through James Reece easily.  

The details are impeccable and if you have followed Carr’s newsletter you would have most likely caught the one time he put in a great amount of research just to get a paragraph or two together about an AK-47. 

Let’s just say this, Carr writes a violent and meticulous story that will leave you fascinated. Resiliency and retribution help shape the path after the President of the United States has a mission for Reece. There is plenty of shadow work in progress, bad actors, and a ton of grade A writing you won’t be disappointed in.

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Deep Strike By Rick Campbell

As a former Nuclear trained Submarine Officer, Rick Campbell knows submarines. I was a submariner and his descriptions of operations, lingo, and lifestyle aboard a submarine are spot on. 

Campbell does a phenomenal job at creating realistic scenes with the world's end hanging in the balance. A father with the love of his child so deep that he wagers the fate of the world on getting his daughter the medical treatment that she needs. Captain Murray Wilson returns to ensure that the needs of the free world are met to pilot the USS North Carolina and stand vigilant while a mad man runs wild with weapons meant on turning the world into a wasteland. 

I have had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Campbell and he is not only a great author but a great person. His service to this country makes his writing authentic and void of nonsense. If you are into submarines, submarine warfare, and all-American characters protecting the good ‘ole USA, this is one that will grab your attention and keep you entertained.

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2034 By Ackerman & Stavridis

2034 is subtitled as ‘A Novel of the Next World War’ and it is every bit of the truth. The smoke and mirrors, incredible action scenes, and powerful characters make this an extraordinary futuristic war thriller.

The story starts off with a mysterious situation in the South China Sea resulting in one of the most tragic situations that the United States has had to deal with. Loss of communications with the Commander in Chief coupled with timely Chinese officials visiting the White House, this story gets crazy (in a good way) right away. Ackerman and Stavridis, both veterans, use their time in uniform to help bring a truly authentic feel to the lives that the sailors and airmen were living while dealing with the onslaught of the Chinese. 

The futuristic war that 2034 portrays is phenomenal. I found myself attached to the fact that one of the National Security Advisors to the president, Sandeep Chowdhurry, an Indian immigrant to the United States, is the epitome of the American dream. The book shows a delicate balance of the rights that America fights for, while showing those who have been a part of that transition before are playing a major part in the global catastrophe that is occurring. Major Chris “Wedge” Mitchell (Pilot) and Captain Sarah Hunt (Commodore, Destroyer Squadron 21) are two of the main characters that Ackerman and Stavridis put time and effort into as they are a pleasure to follow along with on their hunt to right the wrongs that the war of 2034 includes.

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The Outside Man By Don Bentley

Bentley does a fascinating job following up his debut Without Sanction showing how versatile main character Matt Drake is. He’s been beat up, on the run, and now he’s just trying to take a break. That all changes on a nice brisk February day in Austin, Texas while he is minding his own business. Driving around Austin in beautiful weather things go sideways real quick, almost landing Drake in a ton of trouble with local law enforcement after the shooting of a police officer. Drake’s wife Laila is aware of his job, so much so that it is an easy over dinner casual conversation. You get to see a real-life how a spouse cares for someone but knows there is something going on inside the head of her husband. The interaction shows us that Drake is missing something, maybe his career, maybe the thrill, but he’s immediately tasked following the come to Jesus meeting with his wife. 

Drake is soon on the hunt, trying to find any lead to understand why he was targeted and by whom which leads him all over the world. High rollers, gun battles, bad guys galore, and one small problem, one of extreme importance happens to find it’s way right into Drake's wheelhouse, one he never thought he’d have to fight for. Bentley keeps the pace up, facts straight, and undeniably has you cheering for Matt Drake to wreck shop. I enjoyed Without Sanction; this one shows Bentley is capable of bringing top tier thriller material to life again. He drops one of the largest twists that I actually cringed at, it was a roller coaster ride the whole time while rooting for Matt Drake.

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Firewall By Andrew Watts

A really fun and entertaining read. Watts does a really good job of creating the spy vibes right from the beginning as Colt McShane, a former Naval surface officer, who has a by chance run in with an Israeli beauty not once but twice. Then his world changes. Spies, moles, and Artificial Intelligence will satisfy your thirst as a thriller fan!

The story is a seamless timeline with minimal jumping around from past to present if that is something that you aren’t a fan of. The characters are given plenty of time for you to start to get to know them and be able to make some connections with them. This isn’t the kind novel that gets you emotionally connected to a favorite character, this is more of a subdued not as over-the-top that Bond can be, but with a flair of Bourne with the misdirection that we’re accustomed to. McShane is a very likable character whom you want to gain a bond with but the ending left the door open for us to get to know him more in the future. Watts artistic ability has this performing as a very intriguing and believable storyline. The ending unfolded just as you would expect, pure chaos. I loved it. Watts creates a constantly evolving AI nightmare while multiple nations are trying to steal his creation from right under his nose.

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Relentless By Mark Greaney

Greaney shines bright in the latest Gray Man thriller as Court Gentry, a world class assassin, is caught up in cloak and dagger operations while being a liability and an asset. He has been disavowed, hunted, and forgiven but he is being tracked by multiple threats and he must prove his worth yet again. 

Poison Apple is an off the books, blacker than black, hidden from almost everyone group, but when a former government employee unleashes a monitoring application that links all United States intelligence employees into a facial recognition database that gives real time location updates, no one can hide. Gentry is thrust into action by his handler, even after the ending of One Minute Out has him a little worse for wear. Not operating at 100% and in the thick of it again, Gentry is a hero of a lot of things, but luck sides with him a few times. A small battle in South America followed by a jaunt across the pond to assist in the monitoring of some less than stellar company is just the beginning of this classic Greaney Gray Man thriller. In the way this story saddles up, Gentry’s team is challenged time and time again, battling through city streets of Germany, while those who seem to be allies aren’t always who they say they are. The super spy vibe with a side of Gray Man ruthlessness makes Relentless a top read of 2021 and a definite must read.

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The Treadstone Exile By Joshua Hood

Adam Hayes is tired of killing people, even going to extremes like keeping track of how many days it has been. Like some safety board at a company saying this many days since a workplace injury, except in Hayes' case, it’s death. Joshua Hood brings Adam Hayes from the whirlwind that was The Treadstone Resurrection and continues the unapologetic face bashing that is his life.

The story line here follows Hayes' life as he tries to forget about the killing that he has done while being away from his family in a foreign country. As a contract pilot, Hayes uses his talents to help those in need, until it goes sideways, again. I am not one to drop too many hints or spoilers for an upcoming thriller so you won’t get one from me here. What I can tell you is that Hood continues to bring in-your-face action, non-stop drama, and twists that leave you asking why? The Treadstone project has always been a dark group, one you have probably enjoyed in the comfort of your own home in the form of a Bourne film. The humanity that is evidently missing from many of the characters in this adventure are still found in Hayes, making him a more than likeable character. 

After wading through the blood and brass that Hood leaves behind, Adam Hayes is left showing why Treadstone fears him!

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Prodigal Son By Gregg Hurwitz

This was an absolutely engaging read! If you have read any of The Nowhere Man, then you know how dedicated Evan Smoak is to helping people after the past that he has had. Smoak is a mysterious man that even after you've read a couple of the series, you still want to know more about him. Hurwitz does and amazing job leading the reader on the journey that is Evans rough relationship with Mia, the never ending battle with his sidekick/daughter figure Joey. You learn a ton about Evan’s past, younger days, and dedication to being the #NowhereMan do yourself a favor and preorder this one!! Drops January 26, 2021!

The character development is great, as you get to see the growth of Evan in his relationship with Joey while trying to learn that boundaries are there for a reason. The locations/scene descriptions are top notch with detail helping paint picture perfect landscapes while tying in all of the battle. The intrigue with misdirection and multiple bad guys on different agendas helps you stay engaged and try to figure out what is actually happening.

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American Traitor By Brad Taylor

Pike Logan is an awesome character that Taylor has built to be one of the top fiction characters in the thriller game. I have loved the series and was hooked from the beginning with One Rough Man. If you want dedicated, battle hardened, and weathered warriors, and maybe even a well timed Princess Bride quote, American Traitor is the one for you!

This adventure takes pike and Jennifer Cahill (Koko) on a trip to Australia, where a storm of political proportions raises to a head between mainland China and Taiwan. This is right out of the news in modern times. Taylor does a great job of sticking with current geopolitical trends that are going on in the world currently and allowing to play into his craft. The amount of intrigue in this is second to none. There is plenty of bad actors going in different directions, and Taylor does a great job of keeping it sorted well to keep you wondering what is next.

The ferociousness and levelheadedness of the Taskforce is present as you see the internal struggle of a team placed with overwhelming odds. Cahill is a warrior of epic proportions herself as she plays cool, calm, and collected while Pike is hell bent on revenge because of the death of a former teammate.

The action is topnotch, locations authentic, and story telling from a first person point of view gives you a clear picture. You can't go wrong with any Brad Taylor thriller, and this one is a 5 star read that will keep you wondering how the Taskforce is going to work their way out of trouble.

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Drone Strike By David Austin

In this follow up to his 2018 independent debut Tehran’s Vengeance, David Austin kick starts round two with a great performance from Joe Matthews. Drone Strike has one of those all too real feelings of how the Reaper program is eerily vulnerable. It makes you question the reality of computer systems and their susceptibility to being hacked and overtaken just from an internet connection.

Matthews is a very sarcastic and likeable character. The dialogue between Matthews team and the authentic battle scenes helps give you a front row seat to all the action. The buildup starts right from the beginning and is nothing short of exciting as you see the internal struggles that anyone would face having to go through what Matthews does. The intrigue factor is high in this geopolitical chess match that only ends when all the players on the other team are dead. Revenge, retribution, and devotion are the three main words that come to mind when describing Joe Matthews in his sophomore vacation. Austin has created an amazing character that has a ton of tread left on his wheels to allow for many more adventures. I was hooked on Joe Matthews after Tehran’s Vengeance and Drone Strike just cemented the fact that Austin is able to create exciting and fun thrillers!

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Assault By Fire By Rip Rawlings

If you’ve seen Red Dawn you know the predicament that Americans faced with regard to the invasion in the United States. What if one of the best movies ever made turned into a seat of your pants, modern day, page turning thriller?

Assault by Fire introduces you to Tyce Asher, a wounded combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps, who is faced with insurmountable odds and a ragtag group of military service members who dare to take a fight to an overwhelming enemy!

The scenes are vivid and realistic, with modern technology, and are destined to show the great fight and spirit in the United States military as they battle for the right to keep their own land!

This is a great read with a great storyline, good character buildup and plenty of action to keep you glued your seat! Rip Rawlings does a phenomenal job of bringing you to ground level, like you have your boots on, and you’re in the fight right next to Marine Tyce Asher fighting to preserve what’s left of America!

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Lodestone By Stephen England

In this Shadow Warriors short story, England writes a hard hitting and action-packed adventure where time is of essence. England’s Shadow Warriors are some of the best operators and are tasked with some of the most dangerous missions. The kind where life and death toe a fine line. 

England’s Lodestone is a balls to the wall mission where a coveted asset (Layla Massoud) in Lebanon has her cover blown. A team of specialized operators are sent in to safely extract the asset while CIA agents Iraida Harmon and Rebecca Petras coordinate efforts from the USS Iwo Jima. After the team of Harry Nichols, Nick Crawford and Sergeant Hale insert to find the contact, they are misled by some clever terrorist tactics. Not only do that have to find Layla fast, but they are also in the crosshairs of the Israeli army as they continue to advance on Hezbollah terrorists. The race to save Layla takes a severe sidestep as there is more to fight for and the operators can’t leave other precious cargo behind. 

England produces top notch battle scenes, immense intrigue, and keeps the gas pumping in this short story. The characters are not overly complicated while the government bureaucracy attempts to stall and prevent mission success. If you haven’t taken the time to read any Stephen England, give one of his short stories a chance and get a glimpse of his creative ability.

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Total Power By Kyle Mills (Vince Flynn)

Mitch Rapp is awesome. Kyle Mills continues to impress on so many levels.

There are always the movies and books that you've read or watched that just seem to be eerily possible. We all know Hollywood spices things up, writers take certain things into their realm although they might not be that possible. What did you think of Red Dawn? Do you think the United States could be invaded, much less so easily? What about the simple things in life that you depend on day in and out. Have you ever considered how you would live without electricity, water, and food? Would you be able to survive the days, week and months that follow the initial loss of things so vital to you?

Kyle Mills presents this issue to us vividly, wide screen if you'll see it that way. What one thing does Mitch have that enables him to be the steely eyed killer of terrorists and the like? Electricity. It's his communications, transportation, ability to see things far away. He's now on a more even playing field without the ability to find what he's looking for in real time without his normal tools.

Mills is able to pull on his version of Rapp while blending in the humble and violent Flynn Rapp. This one is so believable that after reading I wanted to work on my families go bag, emergency kit, and food and water ration supply.

With the curiosity of how something like this could potentially happen, especially in America, just think of how many people are critical, highly sensitive, top tier jobs. They know things that would probably cause overwhelming panic among American citizens. Now think if just one person decided to take their knowledge and harm the United States. It's not that this storyline is just believable, it makes you think!!!

It makes you think, How will Mitch Rapp save us? How will Mitch Rapp rain down hell on these bad men. Then it all becomes clear. With the team that Rapp has worked with for years, his dedication to making this country safe, and to the people that have backed him up and given him the right tools to be the 'tip of the spear' he will make things right. Rapp is a unique character, he's been all over the world, today he's in his backyard, saving America.

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Collateral By Andrews & Wilson

Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson continue to make the Tier One series a non-stop action adventure that anyone can appreciate!

John Dempsey and the Ember group continue to find a way to be relentless and ruthless in the retaliation of the attack on their site in Virginia. You get to see Dempsey, Grimes, and Munn decimate the Zetas who attacked them. This trip takes you to quite a few places which are vividly depicted through Andrews and Wilson writing. The nonstop ruthlessness by Dempsey and Ember keep you on your toes the whole time.

Different locales and vengeance make sure the Ember group are keen on making the Zetas for their actions.

This is another phenomenal work by the Andrews and a Wilson duo and they continue to rock the store zone series. You get everything from ballistic missiles, epic battles, and the deep dedication to teammates. Naval air battles, sea dominance and devotion to protecting God and Country make this another must read!! BZ guys!

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Assassin's Strike By Ward Larsen

Great book here. Storyline was in depth but adventurous enough to not to bore you. The characters are fully developed and authentic, no nonsense. Great location and action!!! Ward knows what he’s doing!!!

Ward Larsen has set himself well with the David Slaton series. This installment, number 7 in the series, starts of with a Russian interpreter overhears things that wasn't meant for her. Then she's on the run from being brutally murdered by the Russian thugs used by their government officials.

Slaton is an action packed time bomb waiting to go off anytime his services are needed. Does he need to go? Does he want to relax? What does his wife and family want? does it matter? What matters is that the government wants to use the skills of this highly trained operative to help solve the problem if getting a Russian interpreter out of Syria and to the United States. This plot line is very believable and could easily be a front page news story.

Larsen uses his experience and training as a former United States Air Force fighter pilot to help sculpt and bring to life action scenes, all while being able to draw feeling into the story. This is a great read, one you shouldn't pass up.

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Reaper: Drone Strike By Irving & Tata

Brigadier General, U.S.A. (Ret.) A.J. Tata and Special Forces Sniper Nicholas Irving (The Reaper) use their combined battlefield and leadership experiences from countless years in the United States Army to provide highly contagious and unbelievably real storylines in the Vick Harwood series. The amount of time each has spend in hostile regions during war time have helped create authentic and heart wrenching storylines that keep you rooting for the good guy.

The continuation of the Vick Harwood series hits right off the start with shadow operations where members are not supposed to be where they are. In the real world, we'd like to think that this is how the military actually does things. The story hits you right in the feels later on while a member of a goodwill expedition finds something extremely stunning and potentially world changing in the field. This story also shows a lot on internal dialogue of Harwood, his vulnerable side, and the ability of him to work his way out of tricky situations!

The actions scenes are great due to the real life battles experienced and put into the hair raising situations these two have created. It is a read you should definitely not miss.

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