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Nicholas Sharp knew there would be blood on his hands. It was just a question of how much.The death of a child and her mother, or the loss of countless thousands. Sharp is ordered to choose, but the former Marine Sniper gave up following orders long ago. Turning his back on the military system that turned him into a killer when he shot an innocent man, Sharp is grateful to have now found refuge in a career as a successful musician. But while he is preparing to back well-known former rock star Robbie West on a USO tour of Iraq, a close friend and her daughter disappear.Nicholas Sharp has survived by not believing in coincidence. He is now compelled to act.One wrong decision, one misstep, and the consequences could be disastrous. Somewhere between Lee Child's Jack Reacher and Robert Crais' Elvis Cole, Nicholas Sharp may be a flawed human, but you certainly want him on your side.

How could he not follow the girl as she broke into the nuclear power station? Is it even possible for Nicholas Sharp to turn his back when lives are in danger?Sharp is on a tour through Europe, the concerts are sold out and the former Marine sniper turned musician is living in luxury thanks to promoter Antonio Ascardi. Suddenly it all goes wrong. People are dying along the way and Sharp is blamed. Now a hunted man, accused of terrorist crimes across the continent, Nicholas Sharp must fight for his life and freedom. Somewhere between Lee Child's Jack Reacher and Robert Crais' Elvis Cole, Nicholas Sharp may be a flawed human, but you certainly want him on your side. Read on...

It's dangerous to be right when the government is wrong...Hunted down by their government's secret service, the members of protest band Kha Cring flee to Los Angeles to begin a new life. After an unexpected attack, the musicians' safe exile in LA is jeopardized. The desire to fight for their country's freedom undiminished, the band find their soaring popularity and politically messaged music no longer enough to protect them from the evil they escaped. A deadlier weapon is needed. Nicholas Sharp.In an instant things go terribly wrong as Sharp finds himself the focus of a network of international conspirators intent on wiping both he and the members of Kha Cring from the face of the planet. Somewhere between Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan and Robert Crais' Elvis Cole, Nicholas Sharp may be a flawed hero, but you sure as hell want him on your side.

Looking in the mirror, he saw only death...Pursued by one of the world's most efficient and ruthless assassins, Nicholas Sharp almost admires the deadly operator's meticulous talents, until the assassin starts coming after Sharp through his friends. Sharp's investigations reveal that the killer also has another target in sight: the US Secretary of Defense. Is there a dark connection?Face to face with a past he'd considered banished from his memory, Nicholas Sharp questions his own moral compass, and his ever-diminishing chance of survival.Somewhere between Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan and Robert Crais' Elvis Cole, Nicholas Sharp may be a flawed hero, but you sure as hell want him on your side.

Are you safe?...Nicholas Sharp receives a mysterious phone call from Jack Greatrex... then Greatrex disappears. In a hunt that takes him through South America, Texas, the mountains of Northern Spain and eventually the Middle East, Sharp encounters world renowned environmental activist Dr Deagan Jones from the notorious Crimson Wave. As Sharp uncovers a chain of complex deceptions, Jones' teenage son is kidnapped. The stakes never higher, the ex-Marine sniper turned musician fights to prevent an environmental and humanitarian catastrophe with unimaginable consequences. Somewhere between Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan and Robert Crais' Elvis Cole, Nicholas Sharp may be a flawed hero, but you sure as hell want him on your side.

Assassin, vigilante or serial killer?Vadim Aleyev, President of the Russian Federation is out of control. He's pushing his country, his people and the world to the brink of a catastrophic war.Around the globe, world leaders are worried, yet no one seems prepared to act. Then one nation unleashes its most fearsome weapon: Lachlan Byrn.Assassin, vigilante or serial killer? Byrn has a passion for his work that transcends the rules of engagement. He gets up close and personal with his victims... very close, very personal and he's exceptionally deadly.As the clock ticks, can one man with a tenuous grip on his own sanity, achieve the unachievable?If you enjoyed Mark Greaney's The Gray Man and Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp you'll love this action-packed thriller from Amazon best selling author Mark Mannock.

What is the price of revenge?In the aftermath of betrayal, Lachlan Byrn finds himself consumed by a thirst for vengeance.What begins as a straightforward kill becomes complicated as Byrn finds himself shadowed through the back streets of Beijing by a relentless and focused pursuer. Byrn's quest for retribution is suddenly placed in jeopardy and his bloodlust put on hold as the assassin finds himself hunting and being hunted at the same time.But this is only the opening play.As a labyrinth of deceit unfolds, Byrn, now operating on a razor's edge, discovers he is being manipulated by an individual so powerful that even governments cower in fear.But when those distorting the world's endless shades of gray in Washington and New York come face to face with a killer who sees only black and white... someone is going to die.

First they betrayed his trust… then they betrayed his country. Nicholas Sharp was the best of the elite. But after deliberately planted false intelligence caused him to shoot an innocent man, the US Marine sniper walked away. Seeking refuge in the solace of his beloved piano, he's moved on. Until… Suddenly, Sharp’s new world is blasted apart. While he’s preparing to back well-known singer Robbie West on a USO tour of Iraq, a close friend and her daughter disappear. Simultaneously, faces from Sharp’s troubled past re-emerge… and it’s no coincidence. Enter the last man on the planet Sharp wants to see, his former superior officer, ex-Major Giles Winter. Winter and his colleagues are convinced that the failed Saddam regime had strategically secreted biological and chemical weapons well away from prying eyes, and they want to get their hands on them. Sharp is dumbfounded. Everyone knew there were no WMDs in Iraq. But what if everyone was wrong? In Winter’s eyes, Sharp’s involvement in the USO tour provides access and opportunity, the kidnapped mother and child, his motivation. Sharp is ordered to retrieve Saddam’s cache so Winter can auction it to the highest bidder. But Nicholas Sharp gave up following orders long ago. Trapped in a deadly maze of colliding worlds and dark agendas, Sharp is compelled to act. He knows there’ll be blood on his hands. It’s just a question of whose. As tensions mount, his ‘would be’ masters raise the stakes, so Sharp forces their hand, defiantly stepping on stage in front of 75,000 fans. However, somewhere in the crowd, a deadly assassin awaits. One wrong decision, one misstep… and the consequences could be disastrous. Somewhere between Clancy’s Jack Ryan and Ludlum’s Jason Bourne, Nicholas Sharp may be a flawed and reluctant hero, but you sure as hell want him on your side. What Amazon readers are saying about the Nicholas Sharp Series: “Wow!! I simply just kept reading, I was hooked pretty much from the start, and can't wait to read more.” “Emotions run high, as does the suspense.” "I really enjoyed the sniper-musician-reluctant warrior character." "Without a doubt, this is a cracking novel... the story keeps at you in leaps and bounds! Full of action all the way. Just brilliant!" "Exceptional story with characters you'd want to know." "A clever mix of two totally different worlds." “I love Lee Child and now have another author who is just as good.” "Holy cow! This was my first Nicholas Sharp book and it was awesome..."

"A thriller par excellence. Pick up and read at all costs!"-Goodreads Reviewer 5 STARS You can't stop someone with nothing to lose... From the Australian outback to the concert halls of Europe, former Marine sniper turned musician Nicholas Sharp is living in luxury thanks to promoter Antonio Ascardi. The tour is sold out and Sharp’s future seems assured. Suddenly it all goes wrong. People are dying along the way and Sharp is blamed. Behind the scenes forces are at play and Nicholas Sharp is the one being played. Now a hunted man, accused of terrorist crimes across the continent, Sharp must fight for his life and freedom. Somewhere between Clancy’s Jack Ryan and Ludlum’s Jason Bourne, Nicholas Sharp may be a flawed and reluctant hero, but you sure as hell want him on your side. What Amazon readers are saying about the Nicholas Sharp Series: “I had to keep reading to the end, could not put it away until I had finished.” “I love Lee Child and now have another author who is just as good.” “Emotions run high, as does the suspense.” "I really enjoyed the sniper-musician-reluctant warrior character." "Without a doubt this is a cracking novel... the story keeps at you in leaps and bounds! Full of action all the way. Just brilliant!" "A clever mix of two totally different worlds." "I've read hundreds of books throughout the years and the pandemic has provided me with extra time to discover more reading treasures. Play Out (Nicholas Sharp Origins novella) is one of the best."

“Wow!! I simply just kept reading, I was hooked pretty much from the start, and can't wait to read more.”-Amazon Reviewer 5 STARS Step up, or get the hell out of there... A goodwill visit to Sudan, what could possibly go wrong? Former US marine sniper turned musician, Nicholas Sharp is performing as part of a cultural group representing the US. Suddenly caught up in the middle of a political coup, the leader of the American contingent goes missing, his security detail murdered. Communication with the outside world is cut off. It falls to Sharp and Greatrex to track their missing leader down. But then, things get really complicated… Somewhere between Clancy’s Jack Ryan and Ludlum’s Jason Bourne, Nicholas Sharp may be a flawed and reluctant hero, but you sure as hell want him on your side. What Amazon readers are saying about the Nicholas Sharp Series: "Without a doubt this is a cracking novel... the story keeps at you in leaps and bounds! Full of action all the way. Just brilliant!" “I love Lee Child and now have another author who is just as good.” “Emotions run high, as does the suspense.” "... starts with action and tension, and builds continuously throughout the book. The characters are well developed and the story is captivating. Great read and a fun ride." "A clever mix of two totally different worlds."

"Keeps you turning the pages and when you finish you are looking for the next book by the author!"-Goodreads reviewer 5 STARS It's dangerous to be right when the government is wrong... Hunted down by their government’s secret service, the members of protest band Kha Cring flee to Los Angeles to begin a new life. After an unexpected attack, the musicians’ safe exile in LA is jeopardized. The desire to fight for their country’s freedom undiminished, the band find their soaring popularity and politically messaged music no longer enough to protect them from the evil they escaped. A deadlier weapon is needed. Nicholas Sharp. In an instant things go terribly wrong as the former Marine sniper turned musician finds himself the focus of a network of international conspirators intent on wiping both he and the members of Kha Cring from the face of the planet. Somewhere between Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne and Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, Nicholas Sharp may be a flawed hero, but you sure as hell want him on your side. What Amazon readers are saying about the Nicholas Sharp Series: “Wow!! I simply just kept reading, I was hooked pretty much from the start, and can’t wait to read more.” “I love Lee Child and now have another author who is just as good.” “A well-written fast-paced thriller. Non-stop action from start to finish. I couldn’t put it down.” “… starts with action and tension, and builds continuously throughout the book. The characters are well developed and the story is captivating. Great read and a fun ride.”

Are you safe?... Nicholas Sharp receives a mysterious phone call from Jack Greatrex… then Greatrex disappears. In a hunt that takes him through South America, Texas, the mountains of Northern Spain and eventually the Middle East, Sharp encounters world renowned environmental activist Captain Deagan Jones from the notorious Crimson Wave. As Sharp uncovers a chain of complex deceptions, Jones’ teenage son is kidnapped. The stakes never higher, the ex-Marine sniper turned musician fights to prevent an environmental and humanitarian catastrophe with unimaginable consequences. What Amazon readers are saying about the Nicholas Sharp Series: “Wow!! I simply just kept reading, I was hooked pretty much from the start, and can't wait to read more.” “I love Lee Child and now have another author who is just as good.” “Emotions run high, as does the suspense.” "I really enjoyed the sniper-musician-reluctant warrior character." "Without a doubt, this is a cracking novel... the story keeps at you in leaps and bounds! Full of action all the way. Just brilliant!" "A clever mix of two totally different worlds." "I've read hundreds of books throughout the years and the pandemic has provided me with extra time to discover more reading treasures. Play Out (Nicholas Sharp Origins novella) is one of the best."

It’s the Fourth of July and America is celebrating. Former marine sniper turned musician, Nicholas Sharp, is performing with some of the greats at an Independence Day concert in LA. The atmosphere is electric, and the 18,000 strong crowd is hungry for a good time. The manic frenzy of blues legend Mickey Elvira’s blinding solo has the audience on their feet crying for more. Suddenly the frenzied staccato of the guitar is overshadowed by the deadly mechanical clatter of rapid-fire weapons. This couldn’t be happening in America. In a shocking turn of events, highly trained terrorists unleash chaos by creating an impenetrable ring of explosives around the arena. As armed authorities find themselves powerless against the militants’ murderous tactics, negotiators and politicians grapple with the group’s seemingly impossible demands. In the midst of this dire situation, one man stands alone. Rating his chances as zero, and the terrorists more formidable than anything he's ever faced, Nicholas Sharp knows the smart move would be to do nothing. With the fate of thousands hanging in the balance can Sharp defy the odds? Can he confront a threat that strikes at the heart of the nation he once served while staying alive long enough to become the reluctant hero America desperately needs? And why, deep in his gut, does Sharp sense that all is not as it seems? Amazon best-selling author Mark Mannock’s "Curtain Call" is a high-stakes thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final, explosive crescendo.

Assassin, vigilante or serial killer? Vadim Aleyev, President of the Russian Federation is out of control. He's pushing his country, his people and the world to the brink of a catastrophic war. Around the globe, world leaders are worried, yet no one seems prepared to act. Then one nation unleashes its most fearsome weapon: Lachlan Byrn. Assassin, vigilante or serial killer? Byrn has a passion for his work that transcends the rules of engagement. He gets up close and personal with his victims… very close, very personal and he's exceptionally deadly. As the clock ticks, can one man with a tenuous grip on his own sanity, achieve the unachievable? If you enjoyed Mark Greaney's The Gray Man and Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp, you'll love this action-packed thriller from Amazon best selling author Mark Mannock. What readers are saying about the Lachlan Byrn thrillers: "This explosive, exciting story tells what an elite assassin goes through to remain at the top." "My favorite Mark Mannock book yet!!" " A great, intense story."

What is the price of revenge? In the aftermath of betrayal, Lachlan Byrn finds himself consumed by a thirst for vengeance. What begins as a straightforward kill becomes complicated as Byrn finds himself shadowed through the back streets of Beijing by a relentless and focused pursuer. Byrn’s quest for retribution is suddenly placed in jeopardy and his bloodlust put on hold as the assassin finds himself hunting and being hunted at the same time. But this is only the opening play. As a labyrinth of deceit unfolds, Byrn, now operating on a razor’s edge, discovers he is being manipulated by an individual so powerful that even governments cower in fear. But when those distorting the world’s endless shades of gray in Washington and New York come face to face with a killer who sees only black and white… someone is going to die. What Amazon readers are saying about the Lachlan Byrn Thriller Series: “This explosive, exciting story tells what an elite assassin goes through to stay on top… Superb. Highly recommended.” “… one is completely drawn into this character. The plot is incredible and believe me you’ll be on the edge of your seat more than a couple of times.” “I couldn’t put this book down. Action from start to finish.” “I really enjoyed this novel. It’s hard to put down and the characters are spectacular.” “The action is spellbinding, the detail is intense and the suspense is compelling. I couldn’t put it down!” “My favorite Mark Mannock book yet!” “A great, intense story.” “This novel is a fast-paced action thriller. It’s hard to put down. Even though Lachlan Byrn lacks a conscience, I love his character. I look forward to reading the entire series.”

Lachlan Byrn just couldn’t unsee it. It began as a routine paid kill, but then the assignment became a crusade. Over the years Lachlan Byrn has evolved the act of turning his back on problems that don’t concern him into an artform. So, what’s different this time? Byrn finds himself immersed in the sordid world of human trafficking. As dark as the assassin's nature is, the activities of those he's charged with hunting down do not sit well with him. The killer's own moral compass is challenged, yet he seems determined to deal with the low life operators he's been tasked to eliminate, no matter the personal cost. As if the shear magnitude and power of the forces he's facing aren’t challenging enough, Byrn discovers that he’s working for a dead man. Yet step by step, death by death… It appears you can’t keep a good man down… or a bad one. . What Amazon readers are saying about the Lachlan Byrn Thriller Series: “This explosive, exciting story tells what an elite assassin goes through to stay on top… Superb. Highly recommended.” “… one is completely drawn into this character. The plot is incredible and believe me you’ll be on the edge of your seat more than a couple of times.” “I couldn’t put this book down. Action from start to finish.” “I really enjoyed this novel. It’s hard to put down and the characters are spectacular.” “The action is spellbinding, the detail is intense and the suspense is compelling. I couldn’t put it down!” “My favorite Mark Mannock book yet!” “A great, intense story.” “This novel is a fast-paced action thriller. It’s hard to put down. Even though Lachlan Byrn lacks a conscience, I love his character. I look forward to reading the entire series.”

Looking in the mirror, he saw only death… Pursued by one of the world’s most efficient and ruthless assassins, former Marine sniper turned musician Nicholas Sharp almost admires the deadly operator’s meticulous talents, that is until he starts coming after Sharp through his friends. Sharp’s investigations reveal that the killer also has another target in sight: the US Secretary of Defense. Is there a dark connection? Face to face with a past he’d considered banished from his memory, Nicholas Sharp questions not only his own moral compass but also his diminishing chance of survival. Somewhere between Ludlum’s Jason Bourne and Clancy’s Jack Ryan, Nicholas Sharp may be a flawed and reluctant hero, but you sure as hell want him on your side. COUNTERPOINT is a great introduction to both the Nicholas Sharp and Lachlan Byrn Thrillers. What Amazon readers are saying about the Nicholas Sharp Series: “Wow!! I simply just kept reading, I was hooked pretty much from the start, and can't wait to read more.” “I love Lee Child and now have another author who is just as good.” “Emotions run high, as does the suspense.” "I really enjoyed the sniper-musician-reluctant warrior character." "Without a doubt, this is a cracking novel... the story keeps at you in leaps and bounds! Full of action all the way. Just brilliant!" "A clever mix of two totally different worlds." "Kicks you out of the park from the first word."