David Bruns

A new geopolitical alliance is spreading like wildfire--and it's threatening to ignite a global crisis. After years of confronting state-level threats from China and Russia, the United States and its allies now face something far more unpredictable: a powerful, shadowy syndicate forged between Mexican cartels and extremists in Africa's Sahel region. Their goal is simple--maximize chaos, reap profits, and tear at the seams of the liberal democratic order. Harrison Kohl, Director of the CIA's Special Activities Center, is handed a single directive from President Eleanor Cashman: dismantle the network at any cost. But Kohl quickly discovers this enemy doesn't play by familiar rules. Armed with cutting-edge weapons, cloaked by advanced operational security, and backed by billions in illicit funding, the syndicate is more than a threat--it's a revolution in organized violence. When conventional operations fail, Kohl is forced to make a desperate move: activate disavowed assets and launch an off-the-books campaign that could either destroy the syndicate or drag the United States into scandal--and defeat. Fans of Vince Flynn and Tom Clancy will tear through this explosive new thriller where global power, covert action, and moral compromise collide. ___________________________ Praise for the authors: "...compares with the best of the timeless classics by Tom Clancy, Dale Brown, and Stephen Coonts." --Mark Greaney, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Mission Critical "With their background in the U.S. Navy, both Bruns and Olson have the right stuff to create a realistic military tale." ―Booklist "These two guys have lived it. Now they're writing it." --Don Keith, author of Only the Brave and Final Bearing "...some of the best combat writing I've seen since Tom Clancy." --Jason Kasper, USA Today bestselling author of The Enemies of My Country

In the wake of a global crisis, a covert action team goes to work on behalf of an enemy of the United States.When a failed assassination attempt on the Russian President rocks the global stage, U.S. President Eleanor Cashman, a hardline Russia hawk, faces a brutal decision: watch a nuclear-armed Russia destabilize, or prop up a weakened Russian leader to prevent the collapse.CIA officer Harrison Kohl, fresh off a year of intense paramilitary operations in Central Asia, is tasked with the urgent mission to stop the powerful ultranationalist faction from taking control ahead of Russia's impending elections.But covert ops under pressure rarely go as planned--and Kohl's mission is no exception.When his operation spirals out of control, Kohl finds himself in the crosshairs, his career in jeopardy. With time running out, Kohl devises a bold, last-ditch plan--one that puts him at the heart of the action. Victory could restore a fragile balance between the U.S. and Russia. Failure could mean an emboldened Russia on the march across Europe--and the end of the line for Harrison Kohl.From the acclaimed authors of the Command and Control series, David Bruns and J.R. Olson deliver a pulse-pounding military thriller that will keep fans of Tom Clancy and Mark Greaney on the edge of their seats.___________________________Praise for the authors and the COMMAND AND CONTROL series: "David Bruns and J.R. Olson deliver captivating and utterly authentic portrayals of modern day combat that compares with the best of the timeless classics by Tom Clancy, Dale Brown, and Stephen Coonts." --Mark Greaney, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Mission Critical"A fascinating World War Three scenario, and an action-packed story. This is going to be an amazing series " --Andrew Watts, USA Today bestselling author of The War Planners"With their background in the U.S. Navy, both Bruns and Olson have the right stuff to create a realistic military tale." ―Booklist"These two guys have lived it. Now they're writing it. Taut, tense, and totally believable, you will be dropped into the midst of a world with which few of us are familiar. A fine thriller indeed." --Don Keith, author of Only the Brave and Final Bearing"Command and Control is a masterpiece of a military thriller from the first page to the explosive ending...some of the best combat writing I've seen since Tom Clancy." --Jason Kasper, USA Today bestselling author of The Enemies of My Country"Bruns and Olson deliver an action packed story from the first to the very last page. Torn from tomorrow's headlines, loaded with intrigue and mystery, a must read for any fan of military techno-thrillers." --George Wallace, author of Warshot and Operation Golden Dawn

In the upcoming global showdown, the U.S. confronts a new enemy on the battlefield: Artificial Intelligence.In the heart of Central Asia, a strategic power play unfolds as the People's Republic of China extends its military might. Under the pretext of protecting their Belt-and-Road projects, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) gains a stronghold in the region. Against this invasion, a courageous band of freedom fighters is the only challenge to the PLA forces.On this geopolitical chessboard, the newly-elected U.S. President wants to make a bold statement against Chinese expansionism. Don Riley, recently appointed CIA Director of Operations, is chosen to spearhead the critical mission.Don launches a clandestine CIA operation to aid the freedom fighters, but as the losses pile up, he realizes they are fighting a new enemy. The PLA harbors a secret weapon - Foresight, a quantum-powered battlefield AI. This advanced system anticipates and counters the resistance's moves with chilling precision, pushing Don to the edge. With each passing day, as Foresight's surveillance net widens, the window for effective resistance narrows.Don and his team put everything on the line. As the resistance draws the PLA into a decisive final battle, he launches a covert team. Their mission: neutralize Foresight. Proxy War, the sixth book in the acclaimed Command and Control series by ex-submarine officer David Bruns and former naval intelligence officer J.R. Olson, is a high-octane military adventure. A must-read for aficionados of Tom Clancy and Mark Greaney.___________________________Praise for the authors and the COMMAND AND CONTROL series: "David Bruns and J.R. Olson deliver captivating and utterly authentic portrayals of modern day combat that compares with the best of the timeless classics by Tom Clancy, Dale Brown, and Stephen Coonts." --Mark Greaney, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Mission Critical"A fascinating World War Three scenario, and an action-packed story. This is going to be an amazing series " --Andrew Watts, USA Today bestselling author of The War Planners"With their background in the U.S. Navy, both Bruns and Olson have the right stuff to create a realistic military tale." ―Booklist"These two guys have lived it. Now they're writing it. Taut, tense, and totally believable, you will be dropped into the midst of a world with which few of us are familiar. A fine thriller indeed." --Don Keith, author of Only the Brave and Final Bearing"Command and Control is a masterpiece of a military thriller from the first page to the explosive ending...some of the best combat writing I've seen since Tom Clancy." --Jason Kasper, USA Today bestselling author of The Enemies of My Country"Bruns and Olson deliver an action packed story from the first to the very last page. Torn from tomorrow's headlines, loaded with intrigue and mystery, a must read for any fan of military techno-thrillers." --George Wallace, author of Warshot and Operation Golden Dawn

Following their military defeat in the Battle of Taiwan, China opens a new front in the struggle for geopolitical supremacy. As China's Belt and Road Initiative brings together the final pieces of a 1000-mile rail and road connection between China and Tehran, a series of terrorist attacks rock the fractious states of Central Asia. A declining Russia, an isolated India, and a rising Iran all have a stake in the region. But who is behind the mysterious attacks? President Serrano, in the midst of another election cycle, just wants the problem to disappear. He puts his trust in Don Riley, the newly appointed CIA Deputy Director of Operations, to deal with the situation. Quietly. As tensions escalate, Don leads a covert action to protect America's interests in the region and blunt the Chinese economic juggernaut. What he discovers threatens to drag the United States into another international conflict. Covert Action is a high-stakes military thriller from the minds of former submarine officer David Bruns and retired naval intelligence officer J.R. Olson. Packed with propulsive action and pulse-pounding intrigue, this explosive and timely thriller is a must-read for fans of Tom Clancy and Mark Greaney. _________________ What readers are saying: "...superbly written." "...fast and nimble..." "...so much more than a military thriller..." "...frighteningly plausible and completely gripping..." "...plot twists, nail-biting tension, and intense combat sequences."

Following their military defeat in the Battle of Taiwan, China opens a new front in the struggle for geopolitical supremacy.As China's Belt and Road Initiative brings together the final pieces of a 1000-mile rail and road connection between China and Tehran, a series of terrorist attacks rock the fractious states of Central Asia. A declining Russia, an isolated India, and a rising Iran all have a stake in the region. But who is behind the mysterious attacks? President Serrano, in the midst of another election cycle, just wants the problem to disappear. He puts his trust in Don Riley, the newly appointed CIA Deputy Director of Operations, to deal with the situation. Quietly.As tensions escalate, Don leads a covert action to protect America's interests in the region and blunt the Chinese economic juggernaut. What he discovers threatens to drag the United States into another international conflict.Covert Action is a high-stakes military thriller from the minds of former submarine officer David Bruns and retired naval intelligence officer J.R. Olson. Packed with propulsive action and pulse-pounding intrigue, this explosive and timely thriller is a must-read for fans of Tom Clancy and Mark Greaney.___________________________Praise for the authors and the COMMAND AND CONTROL series: "David Bruns and J.R. Olson deliver captivating and utterly authentic portrayals of modern day combat that compares with the best of the timeless classics by Tom Clancy, Dale Brown, and Stephen Coonts." --Mark Greaney, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Mission Critical"A fascinating World War Three scenario, and an action-packed story. This is going to be an amazing series " --Andrew Watts, USA Today bestselling author of The War Planners"With their background in the U.S. Navy, both Bruns and Olson have the right stuff to create a realistic military tale." ―Booklist"These two guys have lived it. Now they're writing it. Taut, tense, and totally believable, you will be dropped into the midst of a world with which few of us are familiar. A fine thriller indeed." --Don Keith, author of Only the Brave and Final Bearing"Command and Control is a masterpiece of a military thriller from the first page to the explosive ending...some of the best combat writing I've seen since Tom Clancy." --Jason Kasper, USA Today bestselling author of The Enemies of My Country"Bruns and Olson deliver an action packed story from the first to the very last page. Torn from tomorrow's headlines, loaded with intrigue and mystery, a must read for any fan of military techno-thrillers." --George Wallace, author of Warshot and Operation Golden Dawn_________________What readers are saying: ★★★★★ "...superbly written."★★★★★ "...fast and nimble..."★★★★★ "...so much more than a military thriller..."★★★★★ "...frighteningly plausible and completely gripping..."★★★★★ "...plot twists, nail-biting tension, and intense combat sequences."

In the midst of a global manhunt, the leader of the world's largest private army sees his opportunity to upset the international order.Ian Thomas is supposed to be dead. An international terrorist responsible for the bombing of the US Naval War College, he's been deceased for three years. But Don Riley, head of the CIA's Emerging Threats Group, is staring at a social media post showing him to be very much alive and on the run in South America.The video of Thomas sparks a global hunt: The Americans want to bring him to justice.The Chinese want him to disappear.And the Russians want to kill him very, very slowly.But the world's most powerful nations aren't the only ones pursuing the most wanted man on the planet. The manhunt attracts an uninvited player: Sentinel Holdings, the largest private military contractor in the world. Helmed by ruthless CEO Manson Skelly, Sentinel's lethal capabilities rival those of most countries.Sensing an opportunity to secure his place as a player on the world stage, Skelly uses his superior tech and global assets to insert himself into the chase...with catastrophic results.Now, Skelly has decided that the international order is up for grabs, and Don Riley will need help from all the wrong places to stop him-before it's too late.Threat Axis is the fourth book in an explosive series co-written by former submarine officer David Bruns and retired naval intelligence officer J.R. Olson. Packed with heart-stopping action, ripped from the headlines combat scenes, and page-turning twists, this military techno-thriller is a must-read for fans of Tom Clancy and Mark Greaney.___________________________Praise for the authors and the COMMAND AND CONTROL series: "David Bruns and J.R. Olson deliver captivating and utterly authentic portrayals of modern day combat that compares with the best of the timeless classics by Tom Clancy, Dale Brown, and Stephen Coonts." -Mark Greaney, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Mission Critical"A fascinating World War Three scenario, and an action-packed story. This is going to be an amazing series " -Andrew Watts, USA Today bestselling author of The War Planners"With their background in the U.S. Navy, both Bruns and Olson have the right stuff to create a realistic military tale." ?Booklist"These two guys have lived it. Now they're writing it. Taut, tense, and totally believable, you will be dropped into the midst of a world with which few of us are familiar. A fine thriller indeed." -Don Keith, author of Only the Brave and Final Bearing"Command and Control is a masterpiece of a military thriller from the first page to the explosive ending.some of the best combat writing I've seen since Tom Clancy." -Jason Kasper, USA Today bestselling author of The Enemies of My Country"Bruns and Olson deliver an action packed story from the first to the very last page. Torn from tomorrow's headlines, loaded with intrigue and mystery, a must read for any fan of military techno-thrillers." -George Wallace, author of Warshot and Operation Golden Dawn___________________________What readers are saying: "...riveting " "...gripping..." "...incredible plot twists..." "...top notch military thriller..." "Another Clancy-ish novel. Loved it."

A conflict in Ukraine threatens to escalate into a global power struggle between the United States and Russia.When mercenaries attack in eastern Ukraine, the world is thrust into turmoil. Russian President Luchnik is quick to respond, launching a full-scale military invasion to quell this "national emergency" in the former Soviet country.The United States, reluctant to put boots on the ground in yet another regional conflict, takes a different path. President Serrano hires Sentinel Holdings, a private military contractor, to hold back the Russian threat.Don Riley, head of the CIA's Emerging Threats Group, sees trouble ahead. The Russian President is hungry for power, and he's got the military might to back up his grand ambitions. The Russian attack in Ukraine is the first move in a much larger campaign that will redraw the map of Europe.Unfortunately, a war-weary President and his closest advisers decide Riley's input is no longer required. Instead of worrying about his career, Don Riley does what he does best.Figuring out his enemy's end game. Before it's too late.Order of Battle is the third book in a brand-new series co-written by former submarine officer David Bruns and retired naval intelligence officer J.R. Olson. With rapid-fire pacing, pulse-pounding action, and shocking twists, this electrifying installment to the Command and Control series is sure to keep you turning pages until the very last moment.___________________________Praise for the authors and the COMMAND AND CONTROL series: "David Bruns and J.R. Olson deliver captivating and utterly authentic portrayals of modern day combat that compares with the best of the timeless classics by Tom Clancy, Dale Brown, and Stephen Coonts." -Mark Greaney, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Mission Critical"A fascinating World War Three scenario, and an action-packed story. This is going to be an amazing series " -Andrew Watts, USA Today bestselling author of The War Planners"With their background in the U.S. Navy, both Bruns and Olson have the right stuff to create a realistic military tale." ?Booklist"These two guys have lived it. Now they're writing it. Taut, tense, and totally believable, you will be dropped into the midst of a world with which few of us are familiar. A fine thriller indeed." -Don Keith, author of Only the Brave and Final Bearing"Command and Control is a masterpiece of a military thriller from the first page to the explosive ending.some of the best combat writing I've seen since Tom Clancy." -Jason Kasper, USA Today bestselling author of The Enemies of My Country"Bruns and Olson deliver an action packed story from the first to the very last page. Torn from tomorrow's headlines, loaded with intrigue and mystery, a must read for any fan of military techno-thrillers." -George Wallace, author of Warshot and Operation Golden Dawn___________________________What readers are saying: "...stunning..." "...unputdownable..." "...had my mouth dropping open..." "...highly recommended for fans of Tom Clancy..." "...so damned close to the truth, is still giving me chills."

When China launches a blitz attack on the island of Taiwan, the world order hangs in the balance and the CIA must mobilize all forces to prevent the start of World War III.The operation by the People's Liberation Army is airtight, with a high-tech battle network that guarantees total occupation within ten days. The United States rallies every available asset on land, sea, and air to launch a desperate counter strike against the occupying forces.But in order to win, the US is forced to throw out the old playbook. What is required here is speed, audacity, and the application of the most advanced technology in the US arsenal.As the head of the CIA's Emerging Threats Group, Don Riley has seen his share of crises, but nothing has prepared him for the choices ahead. With millions of civilian lives at risk, the US must neutralize the Chinese threat without triggering World War Three.Counter Strike is the second book in a brand new series co-written by former submarine officer David Bruns and retired naval intelligence officer J.R. Olson. Packed with pulse-pounding action, realistic combat scenes, and page-turning twists, this military techno-thriller is a must-read for fans of Tom Clancy and Mark Greaney.___________________________Praise for the authors and the COMMAND AND CONTROL series: "David Bruns and J.R. Olson deliver captivating and utterly authentic portrayals of modern day combat that compares with the best of the timeless classics by Tom Clancy, Dale Brown, and Stephen Coonts." -Mark Greaney, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Mission Critical"A fascinating World War Three scenario, and an action-packed story. This is going to be an amazing series " -Andrew Watts, USA Today bestselling author of The War Planners"With their background in the U.S. Navy, both Bruns and Olson have the right stuff to create a realistic military tale." ?Booklist"These two guys have lived it. Now they're writing it. Taut, tense, and totally believable, you will be dropped into the midst of a world with which few of us are familiar. A fine thriller indeed." -Don Keith, author of Only the Brave and Final Bearing"Command and Control is a masterpiece of a military thriller from the first page to the explosive ending.some of the best combat writing I've seen since Tom Clancy." -Jason Kasper, USA Today bestselling author of The Enemies of My Country"Bruns and Olson deliver an action packed story from the first to the very last page. Torn from tomorrow's headlines, loaded with intrigue and mystery, a must read for any fan of military techno-thrillers." -George Wallace, author of Warshot and Operation Golden Dawn___________________________What readers are saying: "...brilliantly written" "...as great as Clancy." "...a winner from the first page to the last." "...powerful, white-knuckle, intense roller coaster ride." "...an exhilarating geopolitical techno-thriller of the highest order."

"A blisteringly good collection." "Will read everything in this series I can get my hands on." "These stories are full of great, complex characters (not all of them human), twists and turns, and fantastic world-building."BEYOND THE STARS: Rocking Space includes these short stories: * One Last Gig (Cain V. Hopwood)* Camp Kids (Patrice Fitzgerald)* First Contract (Julia Huni)* Destroy Is My Favorite Part (David Bruns)* Chocolate (Andy McKell)* Unfair Advantage (Misty Zaugg)* The Switcheroo (Christopher J. Valin)* Juno Triumphant (Patty Jansen)* I Said Flamenco (J.M. Thomas)* Curiosity (R.J. Howell)* Imperatrix (Nemma Wollenfang)* The Original Sacrifice (A.K. DuBoff)* Wily and Tate (Patricia Gilliam)Thirteen brand new tales from fantastic writers--both bestselling and freshly discovered--in this seventh collection from the BEYOND THE STARS series of space opera anthologies. Join these authors who are deep into... Rocking Space Don't miss the earlier volumes: DARK BEYOND THE STARSBEYOND THE STARS: A Planet Too FarBEYOND THE STARS: At Galaxy's EdgeBEYOND THE STARS: New Worlds, New SunsBest of BEYOND THE STARSBEYOND THE STARS: Unimagined RealmsAnd now...BEYOND THE STARS: Rocking Space

In David Bruns and J. R. Olson's military thriller Rules of Engagement, a terrorist breach of the computer systems of the three most powerful navies sets them on a collision course for World War III. Three military superpowers. One cyber weapon. And no time left to lose. . . One of the world's most wanted terrorists has resurfaced in North Korea. His enemy: The West. His mission: to unleash a series of cyber sneak attacks against the Chinese and on the U.S. Pacific forces--and do no less than destroy everything and everyone in his path. "Fast and furious." --The Real Book Spy Don Riley, head of U.S. Cyber Command, has just discovered that the Chinese have lost control of their military--and the same computer virus has infected the American network. Now it's up to Riley to track down the elusive terrorist and put a stop to his sinister plan. His secret weapon: a trio of supremely skilled midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy who can uncover the infiltration. But the cyber weapons are always one step ahead and, before long, a real-world conflict with human casualties begins to mount. . . and time is almost up for Riley and his team to launch a counterattack before World War III inevitably begins. "With their background in the U.S. Navy, both Bruns and Olson have the right stuff to create a realistic military tale." --Booklist

The greatest intelligence failure of our time...or the greatest deception? When Navy SEAL Lieutenant Brendan McHugh captures an Iranian diplomat on a raid, he knows something is wrong. The rules of engagement say he must let the diplomat go, but that doesn't stop McHugh from asking questions. With an FBI linguist and a CIA analyst on his team, he chases clues across the globe to arrive at a terrifying conclusion. Iraqi weapons of mass destruction are real and in the hands of an Iranian splinter group. The threat to the United States heartland is bigger--and closer to home--than anyone dreamed possible. This writing team of two US Navy veterans weaves historical fact with realistic fiction to create a riveting national security thriller equal to the threats of the 21st century. Start reading Weapons of Mass Deception now and take your place alongside the brave men and women that keep us safe from the threats of our time.

A "ripped from the headlines" thriller about one of the most complex - and personal - national security issues of our modern world.When FBI Special Agent Liz Soroush leads a raid on a local Minneapolis night club to capture a suspected terrorist recruiter, she ends up with a dead suspect and a community up in arms. But instead of a reprimand, she gets promoted to run a brand-new Joint Terrorism Task Force. The new threat is "jihadist mobilization," young people in Minneapolis being radicalized to fight for terrorist groups like Al-Shabab and ISIS. As Liz digs deeper into the shadowy world of homegrown radicalism, she realizes the real threat has been in plain sight all along.But knowing about an attack and stopping one are two different things.From the Two Navy Guys military veteran writing team that brought you Weapons of Mass Deception, comes a fascinating and disturbing story of manipulation, exploitation, and youth identity in modern America.

The final battle for SynCorp's survival comes home to where it all began: Earth.Masada Station is secured. Adriana Rabh, Regent of Callisto, has evaded capture. But Cassandra is about to put Tony Taulke, the CEO and living symbol of SynCorp itself, on trial for his life.Ruben Qinlao leaps into action to free Tony, while Stacks Fischer escorts Bekah Franklin to the Moon to complete Project Jericho-key to defeating Cassandra.Meanwhile, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 13-year-old Benjy Anderson faces the toughest moment of his young life as his mother falls victim to Dreamscape's addictive seduction. But then he catches a conqueror's golden eye...SynCorp and the SSR prepare for a final, bloody engagement above Earth-mankind's birthplace and the seat of the largest corporate empire in history. Who will live? Who will die? What fate awaits humanity when the dust of battle clears?

The Expanse meets The Godfather in this Space Opera/Sci-Fi Noir Thriller about corporate greed, rebellion, and mankind's survival among the stars.The corporate empire is crumbling from within...SynCorp's leaders are on the run, and the Soldiers of the Solar Revolution are hot on their trail.A desperate Ruben Qinlao hides the injured Tony Taulke in the Moon's rundown barrio of Darkside. When the SSR attacks Callisto, Kwazi Jabari is pressed into service as the face of a revolution he soon begins to question. Orbiting Titan, Masada Station holds the Company's treasure trove of tech secrets, and Cassandra Kisaan pulls out all the stops to secure ultimate victory by stealing them. Only Stacks Fischer, corporate enforcer, stands in her way.Earth is lost. Mars is under martial law. The outer colonies are the last bastions of Company rule in Sol. And the people . will they stand with Cassandra, who promises freedom? Or with SynCorp, their old taskmaster and the devil they know?

The aliens took her ship. Commander Halsey wants it back.For decades they were among us, silently infiltrating the power structures of society. Now the Swarm stands on Earth's doorstep. As humanity launches a desperate counter-attack, the alien victory seems inevitable.For Halsey, this is personal. While the Fleet executes their battle plan, she leads a do-or-die suicide strike at the heart of the alien force: her own Invincible, turned into a weapon against mankind. With time running out Halsey fights to take back her command and save the human race--or die trying.She is a proud warrior. She is humanity's last hope. She is Invincible.Invincible is the first book in the Legends of Legacy Fleet series, an expanded universe of Nick Webb's Legacy Fleet series written by other authors. Invincible, by David Bruns, also begins a two part sequence, followed by Avenger (written by Chris Pourteau)The original Legacy Fleet series, by Nick Webb, comprises the following books: ConstitutionWarriorVictoryIndependenceDefianceLiberty(more to come

***Winner: 2019 Best Book Award for Science Fiction (American Book Fest)***Harmony. Security. Obedience. SynCorp saved Earth from climate catastrophe. Now its citizens work the Sol system, cradle to grave. Some call that slavery.Revolution threatens a longstanding peace... Thirty years after the Syndicate Corporation saved Earth from climate-change extinction, SynCorp's Five Factions rule the solar system with an iron fist wrapped in a velvet glove. Food, entertainment, safety, security-SynCorp provides it all. In return, the Company requires complete loyalty and obedience to corporate law.The Soldiers of the Solar Revolution claim life under SynCorp is slavery cloaked in comfort. They launch their rebellion, targeting the pillars of corporate production: sabotaging refineries on Mars, shattering Callisto's orbital ring. Meanwhile, brutal pirates siphon off Company resources in the Belt, and hackers tap into citizens' implants, addicting them to fantasies shaped from their own dreams.Besieged on all sides, SynCorp's Five Factions are in retreat. The rebels aim to destroy the Company to free mankind.But does mankind really want to be freed?__________________________Praise for Valhalla Station: "Chris and David weave a fantastic story with all the elements that Sci-Fi readers crave. Don't put this on the 'to be read' pile - put it on your 'read now' list." -Nick Webb, USA Today bestselling author of the Legacy Fleet series"From the first explosion to the last gunfight, Valhalla Station combines the breadth of The Expanse with the sinister, behind-the-curtain secrets of The Godfather " -Nicholas Sansbury Smith, NYT bestselling author of Hell Divers"The best Military Sci-Fi book I've read so far this year The authors' prose is exceptionally vivid, and you begin to wish you could actually meet their characters. An effortlessly enjoyable read I can't wait for more." -Jasper T. Scott, USA Today bestselling author of the Rogue Star series

The enemy of my enemy is my friend.until they're not.Cassandra Station is space dust. Anthony Taulke and the Council tighten their grip on Earth's resources to feed their ever-expanding empire. Inside the Council, jockeying to divide the spoils of corporate conquest has already begun-and so has the backstabbing.Meanwhile, we the people make our peace with a new normal: nothing is within our control.But new forces are on the horizon. An unlikely Neo leader emerges, rumors swirl of a rebel military alliance, and General Graves gets sucked into a new impossible mission.The Expanse meets The Godfather in Hostile Takeover, the third installment in The SynCorp Saga, the dark sci-fi series about the corporate takeover of our solar system.Experience SynCorp. Experience our future._______________________________________What readers are saying about HOSTILE TAKEOVER: "...a pleasure to read." "Great read that I highly recommend " "...just the right mix of unexpected turns, political workings, fighting, and hope for humanity." "This whole series is FANTASTIC. This is Sci-Fi at it's best. These two writer's are phenomenal."