An aging Coast Guard cutter is all that stands between the world and nuclear war.As NATO and Russia edge toward open conflict in Europe, a Russian bomber collides with a U.S. fighter off the coast of Florida. In the chaos, a nuclear?tipped hypersonic missile is accidentally launched—and vanishes from the sky.Days later, the USCGC Kauai finds a drug?laden sailboat smashed and adrift north of the Florida Keys. The wreckage tells a different story: the “lost” missile didn’t harmlessly plunge into the Gulf of Mexico. It came down somewhere in the Keys.Now the Kauai’s crew is locked in a race against a vicious international crime syndicate to find the missing warhead first. If the wrong people get to it, the discovery of a single Russian nuke on American soil could ignite the war everyone fears.Blending high?stakes action with authentic Coast Guard detail, Dagger Quest follows the friendship, tension, and courage of a small?ship crew pushed far beyond routine patrols. Readers who enjoy military and spy thrillers, sea adventures, and shows like Sea Patrol will feel right at home aboard the Kauai.This is a military thriller adaptation of a SciFi novel previously published as Engage at Dawn: First Contact by Edward Hochsmann.

GET *HOURS* OF ADRENALINE-FUELLED AERIAL COMBAT ACTION IN ONE EXPLOSIVE BOX SET‘An imaginative action story told to perfection.’ #1 New York Times bestselling author Clive Cussler‘Herman leaves no doubt that he knows fighter-flying.’ Publishers WeeklyFrom the skies over North Africa to covert battlefields deep inside China and South Africa, the world teeters on the brink of all-out war. Maverick fighter pilot Jack Locke and battle-hardened commander Colonel Matt Pontowski are thrust into missions where politics fail, orders fracture and the cost of hesitation is measured in lives.With each mission Locke and Pontowski must decide how far they’re willing to go when saving the world means defying command . . . and flying straight into hell.Perfect for fans of Tom Clancy, Clive Cussler, Stephen Coonts, L.T. Ryan, Dale Brown and Larry Bond.IN THIS FOUR-BOOK COLLECTION:BOOK 1: THE WARBIRDSMeet Jack Locke — a brilliant, volatile fighter pilot at the center of a crisis that could ignite World War III. Redeployed to England after a single shot destabilizes North Africa and the Middle East, Locke and the USAF’s most dangerous mavericks are sent head-first into a war with no margin for error.BOOK 2: FORCE OF EAGLESIran has captured 282 American airmen — and Jack Locke has just 30 days to bring them home. As the prisoners are brutalized behind enemy lines and politics stall the mission in Washington, Locke leads a desperate rescue that will decide who lives, who dies, and whether the US can strike back. For Locke, failure isn’t an option — he’ll take death before leaving his people behind.BOOK 3: DARK WINGWar is tearing through Southeast Asia, and Colonel Matt Pontowski is sent on a mission no one expects him to survive. Leading his expendable 303rd Fighter Squadron deep into China, Pontowski defies Washington to protect millions of civilians — and ignites a conflict that could reshape the region. Hunted by ruthless enemies and driven by tragedy, he’ll finish the mission or die in the skies trying.BOOK 4: IRON GATESouth Africa is collapsing, and the world’s superpowers are circling. On a UN peacekeeping mission, Colonel Matt Pontowski leads his elite air wing into a volatile conflict where political chaos, nuclear brinkmanship, and covert agendas collide. As war looms and loyalties blur, Pontowski must decide whether he’s saving a nation — or flying his pilots straight into hell.PRAISE FOR RICHARD HERMAN:‘This is the sharp end, with vivid descriptions of air combat, the smell of hot oil and fear.’ The Times‘A really fast-moving air force adventure story, with some superb action scenes which glue you to your seat.’ Bookseller????? ‘One of the best aerial combat books I've read.’ Walt M.????? ‘Excellent novel, Richard Herman does not disappoint.’ Justin F.????? ‘An education . . . Unbelievably exciting and captivating on so many levels.’ KB Eleanor????? ‘Herman writes with authority . . . the combat scenes practically put me in the cockpit.’ Clancy H.????? ‘One of the best military flying stories I have read.’ Kyla J.

“Torrens’ best work so far--if you’re a fan of murder, mystery, and mountains, you’re a fan of Damaged!” –Gary Gerlacher, bestselling author of the AJ Docker Medical ThrillersVeteran pilot Tyler Zahn was the Air Force's rising star until personal and professional tragedies shattered his life and spiraled him into depression. The lesson he learned? When Zahn's in charge, people get hurt.Seeking a fresh start, Zahn moves to the quiet town of Buena Vista in the Colorado Rockies. His plan is simple—join the local search and rescue team, get in shape, and cut back on the beer. He hopes to find a way to be useful again.An escaped prisoner and a kidnapping unexpectedly thrust Zahn into the fray alongside a local deputy sheriff. As he uncovers a terrorist plot to disrupt Colorado's intricate water system, Zahn realizes he's in deeper than he ever intended.Struggling with his past failures and the danger at hand, Zahn wishes he'd never gotten involved. Innocent lives are at risk, and once again, he's at the center of the storm. Can he rise above his doubts and save a town, or will the legacy of his past compel him to back down?

For centuries, legends have whispered of an extraordinary group of ancient people whose lifespans stretched two or three times longer than ordinary people. Though not truly immortal, these enigmatic individuals amassed lifetimes of unparalleled knowledge, their advancements so astonishing that they were mistaken as gods.They shaped humanity’s most extraordinary achievements: the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Ming dynasty’s Treasure Ships, the lost city of Atlantis, the Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacán, and a global communication network – known as the Looking Glass – that linked the world four thousand years before Columbus crossed the Atlantic, earning them the title of Master Builders.When the last of the great ones died, their vast knowledge of the ancient world was buried with them in a secret tomb some believed was never meant to be found. If such a necropolis existed, it would be much larger than even the Great Pyramid of Khufu, its treasures eclipsing those of King Tutankhamun, and guarded by an ancient army more formidable than the Terracotta Warriors who protected the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor.With the location of the Necropolis of the Gods now known, Sam Reilly is on a race to reach its inner sanctum before others – equipped with the Elixir of Life – are able to steal its deadly treasures and unlock an ancient army of unimaginable power.

The fighting has long since ended. But the conflict is far from over Twenty years after the Second World War, five tough veterans return to the Sahara in a desperate search for bomb-buried bullion. But twenty years can change a man. Young ideals have been replaced by greed. Comradeship has vanished along with innocence. And treachery and murder are rife among them. This exciting adventure is set against the backdrop of the Western Desert and scene of the Eighth Army battles, in this blistering, scorching read, perfect for fans of David McDine, Hammond Innes and Alistair MacLean.

About the Author Max Hennessy was the pen-name of John Harris. He had a wide variety of jobs from sailor to cartoonist and became a highly inventive, versatile writer. In addition to crime fiction, Hennessy was a master of the war novel and drew heavily on his experiences in both the navy and air force, serving in the Second World War. His novels reflect the reality of war mixed with a heavy dose of conflict and adventure.

"A fast-paced noir thriller. The Ice Maiden deserves a spot at the top of your reading list." -Best ThrillersGet ready for a pulse-pounding thrill ride that will leave you gasping for breath! The Ice Maiden, the first book in the Doug Bateman Thrillers series, is a must-read for fans of gripping thrillers.Maine State Police detective, Doug Bateman, is struggling to keep his life together after the death of his son and the unraveling of his marriage. But when a mutilated corpse is discovered in the local lake, he sees a chance for redemption. Teaming up with a talented new deputy from the Sheriff's office, Bateman throws himself into the investigation, only to discover that the killer is playing a twisted game with them.As the body count rises and Bateman's relationship with his colleague heats up, he must race against time to catch the ruthless killer before he claims more innocent lives.With its authentic setting, unexpected romance, and spine-tingling thrills, The Ice Maiden will keep you guessing until the very end. If you love fast-paced police procedurals with complex characters and a heart-pumping plot, then you won't want to miss this crime thriller by B.D. Smith. Order your copy now and discover why critics are raving about The Ice Maiden!