by Dale Brown
First published 2009
Patrick McLanahan faces his most dangerous adversary yet: private military contractors who have grown too powerful to control. The Army's security forces, once bound by military discipline, now operate as mercenaries answerable to no government. McLanahan watches these rogue operators destabilize regions and threaten national security with their unchecked influence. As corporate armies amass weapons and territory, McLanahan must decide whether to work within a broken system or take direct action against forces that were once allies. The line between protector and predator blurs when those sworn to serve become the greatest threat. McLanahan's mission puts him at odds with an enemy that knows his tactics, shares his training, and commands resources that rival nation states.
Genres: military-fiction, adventure, action, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, government-corruption
321 pages · Hardcover · William Morrow