Stephen Coonts is een meester in thrillers en suspense en levert aangrijpende verhalen vol actie en intrige. Voortbouwend op zijn eigen ervaringen als marinepiloot, bieden zijn romans een meeslepende kijk in de wereld van militaire luchtvaart en marineoperaties met hoge inzetten. Door middel van boeiende plots en realistische karakteriseringen onderzoekt Coonts thema's als plicht, moed en de complexiteit van besluitvorming onder druk. Lezers zullen zijn vermogen waarderen om boeiende verhalen te creëren die hen op het puntje van hun stoel houden.
While the US navy is distracted by hostile activity in the South China Sea, a nuclear weapon has been planted in the harbour of Norfolk, Virginia - the world's largest naval base. Jake Grafton, promoted to director of the CIA following the murder of his predecessor, is unaware of the insidious plot. Though he has received intelligence informing him that an attack is imminent.
Spændingsroman om terrorister, der forsøger at stjæle 6 atomsprænghoveder fra et amerikansk krigsskib i Middelhavet
"After one of the most contentious and divisive elections in American history, Jake Grafton and Tommy Carmellini race to solve the mystery of a potentially rigged election before Americans' full faith and credit in our democracy, sovereignty, and rule of law become completely undone"--
High stakes on the high seas - Jake Grafton and Tommy Carmellini combat Somali pirates in the deadly Gulf of Aden.
We can now predict the shape of war to come...For the first time, COMBAT brings the best military-fiction writers in the world together to reveal how war will be fought in the twenty-first century. From the down and dirty 'ground-pounders' of the US Armoured Cavalry to the new frontiers of warfare, including outer space and the internet, ten authors whose novels define the military-fiction genre have written all-new short novels about the men and women willing to put their lives on the line for freedom.
Authentic accounts from notable figures in aviation history highlight thrilling moments of aerial warfare, showcasing the courage and skill of pilots from various nations, including American, British, German, and Japanese. This collection captures the essence of lives lived on the edge, featuring stories of valor amid the chaos of war. Now available in paperback, it promises to engage aviation enthusiasts with its rich narratives and historical significance.
A riveting Vietnam War story--and one of the most dramatic in aviation history --told by a New York Times bestselling author and a prominent aviation historian
The death of a French intelligence agent on an Air France flight to Amman, Jordan, is the trigger that launches Tommy Carmellini's latest adventure. Within the European Union, the national espionage agencies are fiercely competing for supremacy against each other--and against the CIA. When the Americans discover that the director of the French spy agency has secret investments in the Bank of Palestine, alarm bells go off. To investigate, the Americans send Jake Grafton, who has been brought back from retirement to unravel a tangle of espionage, terrorism and murder. And of course, the man Grafton wants on the point is Tommy Carmellini. Together they uncover an elaborate strategy to infiltrate the highest levels of Al Qaeda with a top-level plant--but who is playing whom? As Carmellini delves deep undercover he finds he is running for his life. Grafton and Carmellini uncover a horrifying plan to shake the West as never before--and a catch 22: can they stop the conspiracy without compromising the intelligence source that could bring down Al Qaeda once and for all?
A covert team of highly skilled agents embarks on a high-stakes mission filled with danger and intrigue. As they navigate complex challenges and unexpected betrayals, each member's unique abilities come into play, testing their loyalty and resolve. The story delves into themes of trust, sacrifice, and the moral dilemmas faced in the world of espionage, creating a gripping narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.