Line of Succession

Command and Control, Book 7

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.

©2025 David Bruns and J.R. Olson (P)2025 Recorded Books

Another great stop in the Command and control series

I picked up Rules of Engagement in an airport on my way to a NROTC conference purely because it was a story with midshipmen in it. That book and the following Command and Control series has hooked me ever since! This book is no exception it’s another grand slam. If I could offer a suggestion could you add an Intel officer who graduated Ole Miss?

More action please

I enjoy the authors of this series and I own all the books. Previous books had more action and I would love to see more in future books.

Temu Cardinal of he Kremlin

If you’re old enough to know Clancy, you recognize the story line. If you don’t know Clancy, probably a fresh read.

Good pace.

I truly enjoyed this book. Maybe less action that the previous novels but excellent plot. It is good to see how Dan Riley character has developed since the first novel. Go for it and enjoy it.

Characters With Depth

Burns and Olson have continued to weave rich characters, both good and bad, in and out of a long, complex story - yet keeping the saga moving with pace, action, and suspense. The ending is interesting … satisfying yet leaving one wanting more.

As a listener rather than a reader, kudos to Steve Rausch for bringing to life male and female characters with a variety of languages and accents.