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In November 1964, Cuban revolutionary Che Guevara went to the Congo with two hundred men, intent on making it his first step in taking over Africa and South America. He failed, thanks in large part to the efforts of an intrepid band of Green Berets. Licking his wounds, he retreated to Cuba to recruit more men and try the same thing in Bolivia. He failed there, too. In fact, he died there, and thus, despite his incompetence, became a glorious martyr to the cause. But who was trying to kill him, really - and who was trying to keep him alive?

Stirringly evocative, thought provoking, and often jaw dropping, The Operator ranges across SEAL Team Operator Robert O'Neill's awe-inspiring 400-mission career that included his involvement in attempts to rescue "Lone Survivor" Marcus Luttrell and abducted-by-Somali-pirates Captain Richard Phillips and culminated in those famous three shots that dispatched the world's most wanted terrorist, Osama bin Laden.

Silas is inducted into the System, becoming the last in a long line of Earth's "forerunners." The rewards are great, but the danger is greater. We are not alone in the universe. The fate of five worlds hangs on how their forerunners perform. Will Silas have what it takes to win Earth a place in the multiverse? Or will Earth become another mining world stripped of all resources and left a barren husk floating in the cosmos?

Robin Moore became one of the first true embedded journalists by training with and fighting alongside the Green Berets in Vietnam. Though fictionalized, his work is an eye-opening exposé of the horrors of the Vietnam War and the basis for the hit John Wayne movie of the same title. Taut, fast-paced, and interspersed with unforgettable accounts of combat, Moore’s novel features an American major who goes "native" with Montagnard tribesmen, a courageous Vietnamese girl who poses as a rabid anti-American Communist to capture a murderous Viet Cong officer, and the unforgettable acts of courage of soldiers in the field.

Captain Joe Ledger - former cop, former Army Ranger, and currently the top-kick of Echo Team, an elite squad of first-class shooters who roll out to face down the world's most dangerous terrorists. Not fanatics with explosive vests or political hostage takers. Joe and his team square off against terrorists who have the most advanced and exotic weapons of mass destruction, designer bioweapons, cutting-edge transgenics…real mad-scientist stuff.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The acclaimed author of A Higher Call and Devotion presents the “engrossing” (CNN) true story of an American tank gunner’s journey into the heart of the Third Reich during World War II, where he will meet destiny in an iconic armor duel—and forge an enduring...

With the 50th anniversary of the Son Tay Raid, there was such an outpouring of articles and commemorations honoring the raid. It also prompted memoirs from North Vietnamese commanders. We have assessed the current state of the body of knowledge regarding the Son Tay Raid. We can now objectively debunk misconceptions, conspiracy theories, rumors, and outright fabrications. You'll see the facts. You'll step aboard the three aircraft carriers that launched 59 aircraft for the raid.

Ambushed in Afghanistan and betrayed by their own leaders, these elite Marines fought for their lives again, back home. A cross between A Few Good Men and American Sniper, this is the true story of an elite Marine special operations unit bombed by an IED and shot at during an Afghanistan ambush. The Marine Commandos were falsely accused of gunning down innocent Afghan civilians following the ambush. The unit’s leader, Major Fred Galvin, was summarily relieved of duty, and his unit was booted from the combat zone.

The Instant New York Times Bestseller by Co-Star of Fox's American Grit and Legendary Ranger Nicholas Irving. Groundbreaking, thrilling and revealing, The Reaper is the astonishing memoir of Special Operations Direct Action Sniper Nicholas Irving, the 3rd Ranger Battalion's deadliest sniper with...

Navy SEAL Keith “Chunk” Redman has been one of the military’s top doorkickers since the day he pinned on his trident: loyal, single-minded, lethal. Tasked to lead a new, covert team of Tier One SEALs—the most elite special operators in the world—Chunk can no longer simply rely on the status quo. To safeguard America, he needs help to stay a step ahead of its adversaries.

Lieutenant Commander Mick Riley, a member of the fabled SEAL Team Six, can't pull his eyes from Lacey Owens at the funeral of his mentor. Yet she is the type of woman he wants to avoid-the kind that gets him thinking about settling down, spawning kids, and finding lower-mortality employment. Lacey has her own reasons for avoiding Mick. Tired of living in the shadow of her financial mogul sister, this real estate agent has tossed ethics aside to succeed in today's beleaguered housing market. Her no-fail plan to land lucrative listings?

After eight challenging years in Afghanistan, the new U.S. strategy, aimed at winning hearts and minds rather than search-and-destroy, refocuses the conflict on Special Forces: unorthodox soldiers who work outside of traditional military forces to combine secret military operations with nation building.

The mesmerizing New York Times bestseller by the author of Night Film Marisha Pessl’s dazzling debut sparked raves from critics and heralded the arrival of a vibrant new voice in American fiction. At the center of Special Topics in Calamity Physics is clever, deadpan Blue van Meer, who has a...

Three chiseled Navy SEALs. One lucky college girl. I went to a Barcelona nightclub to celebrate my last week abroad. And the Navy SEALs I met there? They gave me the send-off of my life. Cairo, the olive-skinned and amber-eyed sailor whose muscles make my stomach squirm. Hunter, the chiseled blond beauty with the boy-next-door smile. Logan, their distinguished Lieutenant Commander who has the most experience of the three. But my three new lovers have some vicious enemies. Catalan terrorists who want to blow up Barcelona. Men who want to kill the SEALs—and me too. Now my powerful SEALs ...

It started out as a straightforward rescue mission... Save an abducted scientist before he’s killed by a Mexican cartel. Only nothing goes according to plan when Cal Shepard and the Critical Response Team insert into the heart of Mexico and realize that they’ve walked into a tangled web of shifting loyalties and a threat that originates from across the globe. With their exfil route blown, they have to evade through miles of treacherous desert while cartel henchmen and a lone Chinese hitman with his own country’s agenda entangle their efforts to escape as they race to thwart a deadly ...

A top-secret US Army Special Operations unit has been running covert missions all over the world, from leading death squads to the hideout of drug baron Pablo Escobar to capturing Saddam Hussein and, in one of the greatest special operations missions of all time, helping to track down al-Qa'eda leader Osama bin Laden. "The Activity," as it became known to insiders, has achieved near-mythical status, even among the world's Special Operations elite.

Wanted: Volunteers for Project Delta. Will guarantee you a medal. A body bag. Or both. With this call to arms, Charlie Beckwith revolutionized American armed combat. Beckwith's acclaimed memoir tells the story of Delta Force as only its maverick creator could tell it - from the bloody baptism of Vietnam to the top-secret training grounds of North Carolina to political battles in the upper levels of the Pentagon itself. This is the heart-pounding, first-person insider's view of the missions that made Delta Force legendary.

Binge read Em Petrova’s bestselling special ops action and adventure series in one 3-book bundle! Get swept away in 420 pages of steamy romance set in the Alaskan wilderness. If you love your men rough and rugged with all the skills on the battlefield—and in bed—and your heroines smart and strong with a passion for the alphas they can’t live without, then this BOOK BUNDLE is for you! Featuring Forced Proximity, Protector, Second Chance and Enemies to Lovers Tropes! Fans of Elle James, Susan Stoker and Janie Crouch will love the Xtreme Ops series!

Special Forces are among the most elite and formidable military units on the planet — trained to operate deep behind enemy lines, tackle the most dangerous missions, and succeed where others cannot. From hostage rescues and sabotage to counter-terrorism and reconnaissance, their role is as vital as it is deadly. This book presents a gripping collection of true Special Forces operations from around the globe, spanning over four decades of modern warfare. Inside, you'll find detailed accounts of missions including Operation Eagle Claw, Operation Gothic Serpent, Operation Neptune Spear, and ...

A SERIES OF GRIPPING, ACTION-PACKED, Set in the USA and Liverpool. Soft Target Soft Target 2 'Tank' Jerusalem 18th Brigade Blister TTF Series Synopsis In the gripping and high-stakes series by international bestselling author Conrad Jones, the Terrorist Task Force (TTF) stands as the last line of defense against a looming threat. As Islamic extremists unleash a series of coordinated attacks across iconic American locations—starting with a shocking assault on Downtown Disney in Las Vegas, followed by chaos in San Francisco and an attack at the Grand Canyon—the nation grapples with fear ...