[A] smart, exciting first novel and series launch. Readers will look forward to seeing a lot more of Locke. (Publishers Weekly (starred review))Shadow War has pace like a catapult, sudden and fierce, and it will hit readers straight between the eyes. (Ted Bell, New York Times Bestselling author of Patriot)Wars produce warriors. Some, like special operator-turned mercenary Tom Locke, find it a curious calling that pulls them into the darkest of nights and most dangerous of places. Shadow War brings all of it to life in fascinating detail. (General Stanley A. McChrystal)For Black Ops and lots of military action, join Tom Locke for an exciting, wild ride. (Catherine Coulter, author of Nemesis)Step aside, faux thriller writers and armchair warrior storytellers. Ex-mercenary Sean McFate has produced a first novel thats assured, authentic, timely, gritty, and most of all real... I enjoyed the hell out of it. (C.J. Box, New York Times Best-selling Author of BADLANDS and OFF THE GRID)With well-drawn and fascinating characters and ground level espionage and combat sure to please fans of Brad Thor, Tom Clancy, and Daniel Silva, Shadow War is simply one of the most entertaining and intriguing books Ive read in quite some time. (Mark Greaney, #1 NYT Bestselling author of BACK BLAST)Intelligent, funny, gritty, Ferrari-paced - at times even electric. Shadow War is in the running for best debut of 2016! (Ben Coes, New York Times Bestselling author of Eye for an Eye)An American James Bond meets the twists and turns of Homeland. (Adm James Stavridis, USN (Ret), Supreme Allied Commander at NATO)A gripping journey inside the world of modern warfare and espionage, and those who enjoy a good military thriller will be hoping that more Tom Locke adventures will follow quickly. (Booklist)McFate knows the world of his first thriller intimately The novel provides plenty of drama and a realistic view of political intrigue, and McFate really shines with lines that ring with authenticity. . . . A promising debut from an author who clearly knows the realities of the mercenarys trade. (Kirkus s)[A] terrific debut Resonance and depth [are] certain to make Shadow War the book others seek to replicate. A tour de force of form and function for a new geopolitical reality. (Providence Journal)A full-tilt thriller Full of tense moments, survival situations, gun fire, explosions, and even a romance (even if it is short lived). Im definitely looking forward to the next installment of the Tom Locke saga. (BlackDogSpeaks.com on Shadow War)From the Back CoverFrom a paratrooper turned private military contractor comes a blistering-hot debut in the tradition of Brad Thor, Daniel Silva, and Tom Clancy about an elite American mercenary on a secret mission to rescue a businessmans family in Eastern EuropeTom Locke is an elite warrior working for Apollo Outcomes, one of the worlds most successful private contracting firms. Pulled out of a mission in Libya, he is tapped for an unusual and risky assignment: a top secret black op in Ukraine. He has one week to rescue an oligarchs family and to pull off a spectacular assault that could have long-lasting repercussions for this imperiled Eastern European nation and the world.What Locke doesnt know is that the operation comes with a dangerous complication. Brad Winters, Lockes ambitious and enigmatic boss, is engaged in a secretive, high-stakes geopolitical chess game with influential power brokers in capitals around the world. One misstep could cost himand Lockeeverything. And that misstep may already have been committed by Lockes former love, war correspondent Alie MacFarlane, who impulsively makes a move that risks both their lives.Locke has methodically planned the mission and handpicked a team of trusted operatives to pull it offand to save his ass if things go south. He is an intelligent, iconoclastic soldier who specializes in achieving the impossible, but all his brilliant preparation cant prevent the backstabbing and recklessness that is getting in his way. Locke must move quickly to stay ahead of a looming betrayal that could lead to catastrophe . . . and tip the balance of power toward Putins Russia.With fascinating characters, nonstop action, and unparalleled authenticity, Sean McFate and Bret Witters thrilling debut will captivate readers and reveal the terrifying power plays and treachery that determine the fate of the modern world.About the AuthorSean McFate is a professor of strategy at the National Defense University and Georgetown Universitys School of Foreign Service. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, a think tank. He served as a paratrooper in the US Armys 82nd Airborne Division and then worked for a major private military corporation, where he ran operations similar to those in this book. He is the author of The Modern Mercenary: Private Armies and What They Mean for World Order, and holds a BA from Brown University, a MA from Harvards Kennedy School of Government, and a PhD in international relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). He lives with his wife in Washington, DC. what is the best used book website Shadow War: A Tom Locke Novel
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The real world of the mercenaryBy J. P. StackI recently heard Mcfate speak at a World Affairs Council meeting and was intrigued by his background and experience. Shadow War clearly describes the world of the mercenary soldier from a man who has been there and done that. The writing is a bit awkward, but the story is believable and intriguing. Well worth the read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A very good novel--it's probably the first fiction I've been sufficiently interested ...By David T. HardyA very good novel--it's probably the first fiction I've been sufficiently interested in to read in over a year. The author's experience and background gives him a leg up on most writers of this genre -- he's been a merc himself, probably the only merc with a doctorate from the London School of Economics and who went on to teach foreign relations at Georgetown University.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. You won't be able to put this one down!By Jane S. KirschnerI could not put Sean's book down, staying awake way past my normal bedtime to finish it, so my husband can read it before I share it with my Army son! Fast paced writing, suspense... Sean McFate is hopefully going to share his mercenary experiences again and again with us in the future! Can't wait for his next novel, and please send me his first, non-fiction book today!