The Ericksen Connection

A Mark Ericksen Thriller, Book 1

De: Barry Becker

Narrado por: Joseph Sheppard

The Ericksen Connection 2nd Edition is an espionage thriller about betrayal, PTSD, corruption, conspiracy, and terrorism.

Mark Ericksen, the former Navy SEAL Team Six operator and a successful hi-tech business executive with an Oregon-based defense contractor, was all about duty, honor, and country. He resigned his commission in 2002 and, over the next several years, worked for three defense contractors, maintaining his top-secret security clearance while concealing his PTSD. In 2009, the CIA received actionable intelligence about a wealthy terrorist mastermind who needed classified biometrics encryption communications systems from EyeD4 Systems to direct his sleeper cell operatives in launching nuclear suitcase bombs on two American cities, and eight kilotons yield tactical nuclear warhead missile loaded on a container ship bound to the Port of Los Angeles.

Ericksen is the executive vice president of EyeD4 Systems. When America urgently needed his services again, the CIA tasked him with Operation Avenging Eagles to sabotage the plot. Can Ericksen avoid discovery and thwart the nuclear attack before the terrorists achieve their evil plans?

Please note that in Edition 1, The Ericksen Connection received 84 ratings and reviews, with four stars out of five stars (****). The San Francisco Book Review gave it 4.5 out of 5 stars rating.

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Suspenseful Rollercoaster

Leaving military life behind, the PTSD, and villains met there follow him home. Returning to Oregon, Mark Ericksen hides his PTSD as he finds his niche in the tech-security business. Using his top-secret security clearance, he lands a job as a civilian contractor and executive at EyeD4 Systems. Providing advanced biometric systems to governments across the globe, Ericksen embraces his new position as he comes face to face with powerful individuals seeking to use his biometric communications systems.

Confronted by the CIA, he’s thrown back into the action as they work to embed his systems into a sleeper cell looking to launch nuclear suitcases across the United States. Once again, racing to save his country, Ericksen confronts his PTSD, copes with the loss of his wife, and is promised redemption against the villains never slain.

Author Barry L. Becker uses his own background and industry expertise to pen a chilling espionage thrill ride. Housing conspiracies and betrayal, lies and looting, “The Ericksen Connection” brings a domestic terrorism threat to the forefront. From banking to bombings, mental warfare and, well, warfare, Becker’s first in the series packs a serious punch.

Sprinkled with a bit of chemistry and a whole lot of intrigue, “The Ericksen Connection” is a suspenseful rollercoaster to the finish line. Driven by loyalty or greed, judgement or love of country, Becker’s Mark Ericksen Thriller series is one to watch for.