War, combat and military adventure fiction

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Book SynopsisSevilla, siglo XVII.Después de quince años en el Nuevo Mundo, fray Diego de Luna vuelve a su ciudad natal. No lo hace por gusto: un antiguo superior le impone un encargo inquietante, investigar una serie de crímenes de apariencia ritual. Pero la investigación despierta algo más: una huella de su propio pasado que lo obliga a enfrentarse al misterio. y a sí mismo.En una Sevilla de claroscuros, donde la fe convive con la corrupción y el poder huele a azufre y a incienso, fray Diego se mueve entre callejones, sacristías y pasadizos secretos. Le acompaña un joven aprendiz; lo acechan sus fantasmas. Y cada paso lo acerca a una verdad inesperada, peligrosa. y demasiado próxima.Puede un hombre de fe convivir con la duda?Hasta dónde se atreverá a llegar para alcanzar justicia?Y qué precio tendrá que pagar por ello?El ángel y la muerte es una novela que funde intriga criminal e historia con la intensidad de un thriller y la riqueza de la mejor narrativa histórica. Una inmersión fascinante en el corazón oscuro de la Sevilla barroca.

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Book SynopsisAs American involvement in WW II grew imminent, President Roosevelt authorised the establishment of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS). Using military cover, OSS began building a clandestine capability to combat the Axis powers, in which saboteurs, guerillas, commandos, spies and counterintelligence agents worked behind enemy lines.

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Book SynopsisIn The Illusion of Separateness, award-winning author Simon Van Booy tells a harrowing and enchanting story of how one man’s act of mercy during World War II changed the lives of strangers, and how they each discover the astonishing truth of their connection. Whether they are pursued by Nazi soldiers, old age, shame, deformity, disease, or regret, the characters in this utterly compelling novel discover in their, darkest moments of fear and isolation that they are not alone, that they were never alone, that every human being is a link in an unseen chain.The Illusion of Separateness intertwines the stories of unique and compelling characters who—through seemingly random acts of selflessness—discover the vital parts they have played in each other’s lives.

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Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author Dale Brown—“the best military writer in the country” (Clive Cussler)—is back with Starfire,  a masterful military thriller that explores a future all too possible and all too close: the weaponization of space.With the death of his heroic father, bomber and space warfare veteran Patrick McLanahan, Bradley McLanahan must now fly solo, leading a team of young engineers designing Starfire, the world’s first orbiting solar power plant.Starfire will not only deliver unlimited and inexpensive electricity anywhere on planet Earth, it can also transmit power to the moon, and even to spacecraft and asteroids. It’s a crucial first step in the exploration of the solar system, and Bradley and his team are on the cutting edge.But U.S. president Kenneth Phoenix’s plans to militarize and industrialize Earth’s orbit sparks an arms race in space that eclipses the dark

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Space opera the way it ought to be.” — George R. R. Martin “Walter Jon Williams is one of my favorite writers in the genre, with great ideas, worldbuilding, characters, and always a captivating story.” — Kevin J. Anderson, New York Times bestselling author "Newcomers will have no problem getting oriented in this rip-roaring sci-fi world, and returning readers will be thrilled to dive back in." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Fleet Elements “With a pace that is faster than light….Fleet Elements is a space opera book that doesn’t disappoint…full of gung-ho rebels trying to save themselves, with a side of power hungry aliens, and some witty banter.” — Nerd Daily “Williams is consummate writer. His worldbuilding continues excellent, his characterization is solid and believable, and his attention to detail while juggling a complex story of intrigue and financial disaster is deeply, impressive. Well-paced, tense, and deeply compelling, The Accidental War is a very entertaining work.” — Tor.com “Interstellar adventure has a new king, and his name is Walter Jon Williams.” — George R. R. Martin “A spectacular far-future space opera.” — Locus

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Book SynopsisThe ninth installment of Bernard Cornwell’s bestselling series chronicling the epic saga of the making of England, “like Game of Thrones, but real” (The Observer, London)—the basis for The Last Kingdom, the hit BBC America television series.A fragile peace reigns in Wessex, Mercia and East Anglia. King Alfred’s son Edward and formidable daughter, Aethelflaed, rule the kingdoms. But all around the restless Northmen, eyeing the rich lands and wealthy churches, are mounting raids.Uhtred of Bebbanburg, the kingdoms’ greatest warrior, controls northern Mercia from the strongly fortified city of Chester. But forces are gathering against him. Northmen allied to the Irish, led by the fierce warrior Ragnall Ivarson, are soon joined by the Northumbrians, and their strength could prove overwhelming. Despite the gathering threat, both Edward and Aethelflaed are reluctant to move out of the safety of their fortifications. But wi

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Book SynopsisThe twelfth installment of Bernard Cornwell’s New York Times bestselling series chronicling the epic saga of the making of England—superior entertainment that is both engaging and enlightening” (Washington Post), and  the basis for The Last Kingdom, the hit Netflix series.It is a time of political turmoil once more in the 10th century as the fading King Edward begins to lose control over his successors and their supporters. There are two potential heirs—possibly more—and doubt over whether the once separate states of Wessex and Mercia will hold together. Despite attempts at pulling him into the political fray, Uhtred of Bebbanburg cares solely about his beloved Northumbria and its continuing independence from southern control. But an oath is a strong, almost sacred commitment and such a promise had been exchanged between Uhtred and Aethelsta

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Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“I gulped it right down. Excellent, as always. . . . Cornwell brings battles to life like no one else.” -George R.R. Martin, Author of Game of ThronesThe final installment in Bernard Cornwell’s bestselling Saxon Tales series, chronicling the epic story of the making of England—the basis for The Last Kingdom, the hit Netflix series.THE FINAL BATTLE AWAITS…The epic conclusion to the globally bestselling historical series. England is under attack. Chaos reigns. Northumbria, the last kingdom, is threatened by armies from all sides, by land and sea - and only one man stands in their way. Torn between loyalty and sworn oaths, the warrior king Lord Uhtred of Bebbanburg faces his greatest ever battle - and prepares for his ultimate fate…“Perhaps the greatest writer of historical adventure novels today” (Washington Post), Bernard Cornwell has dazzled and entertained readers and critics with his prolific string of page-turning bestsellers. Of all his protagonists, however, none is as beloved as Uhtred of Bebbanburg, and this thrilling historical novel continues the saga of his adventures and the turbulent early years of England.

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Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell returns with his iconic hero, Richard Sharpe.SHARPE IS BACK.Outsider.Hero.Rogue.And the one man you want on your side.Sharpe''s Assassin is the brand-new novel in the bestselling historical series that has sold more than twenty million copies worldwide.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Bristling with intrigue, deceit, power and treason—once you pick this book up, you will NOT be able to put it down.” — Brad Thor #1 New York Times bestselling author of Spymaster “A completely gripping story.” — Clive Cussler, New York Times bestselling author “Setting, dialogue, and details create the ideal backdrop for the tension and intensity... It’s a marvelous debut from a talented writer to keep a watch on.” — Steve Berry, author of The Last Order “A definite winner... In developing his plot and main character, Parnell writes like a veteran… The main story line here, involving friends turned mortal enemies, is a grabber and will certainly please fans of Brad Thor, Brad Taylor, and Vince Flynn.” — Booklist (starred review) “Parnell brings his combat experience as a U.S. Army infantry officer in Afghanistan to his impressive first novel and series launch (after memoir Outlaw Platoon)… Thriller fans will be eager to see more of Steele.” — Publishers Weekly “Fast, hard, and effortlessly authentic—both lead character Eric Steele and author Sean Parnell are the real deal.” — Lee Child, author of The Midnight Line “Man of War is a breakneck-speed thriller with enough action and combat to satisfy any reader. Eric Steele is a one-man army, and Sean Parnell uses his background in tactics and weapons to bust into the ranks of the best thriller writers out there.” — C.J. Box, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Disappeared “Falling somewhere between Brad Thor’s Scot Harvath and Brad Taylor’s Pike Logan, Eric Steele is a formidable new protagonist whom readers will love... If you like conspiracies and bold, larger-than-life characters, Man of War hits fast, hard, and never lets up for a second.” — CrimeReads.com “Man of War is nonstop action from the first page, a jolt of pure adrenaline. Parnell deploys the full arsenal in this high-stakes thriller.” — Joseph Finder, author of The Switch “Man of War is an international thriller that delivers. Well written, tightly plotted, fast paced, and full of mind-twisting conspiracies and surprises. Parnell’s combat experience shines through the pages.” — Nelson DeMille, author of The Cuban Affair “Another amazing work of art from Sean Parnell. Every page I turned of this masterful thriller gripped me with intrigue and emotion. Sean now lives among the greats such as Brad Thor and Vince Flynn.” — Brent Gleeson, author of Talking Point: A Navy SEAL’s 10 Fail Safe Principles “A heartfelt story that shows how very different people can be thrown together in combat and find a way to make it work. Parnell and the soldiers who fought beside him are all courageous heroes—real bad asses. I really enjoyed the book.” — Chris Kyle, bestselling author of American Sniper on Outlaw Platoon “The range of emotions that Sean Parnell summons in Outlaw Platoon [is] stunning. A nuanced, compelling memoir . . . Parnell shows he’s a gifted, brave storyteller.” — Pittsburgh Tribune “Outlaw Platoon is an exceptional look into the mind of a platoon leader in Afghanistan; Captain Parnell shares his experiences of leadership, loss, and aggressive military tactics. You can really feel the bonds forged between these brothers in arms as the battle plays out” — Marcus Luttrell, author of Lone Survivor “At times, I forgot I was reading about a war as I was drawn up in the drama the same way you [are] when reading Krakauer’s Into Thin Air . . . This is a book of probing honesty, wrenching drama and courage.” — Doug Stanton, author of Horse Soldiers on Outlaw Platoon “Man of War is a relentless, adrenaline-pumping thriller, bristling with nonstop action and suspense. Parnell … knows the sting of battle, physically and psychologically... His action hero Eric Steele is as authentic as it gets. This is one hell of a debut book.” — Rorke Denver, former SEAL Commander and author of Damn Few: Making The Modern SEAL Warrior “A great tale that rivals the exciting military fiction writers of our time like Clancy and Thor. Pulling from real world experience, Parnell crafts a story with Man of War that is realistic, entertaining and suspenseful… Look out Jason Bourne, Eric Steele has arrived!” — Jason Redman, author of The Trident and former Navy SEAL Lt.

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Book Synopsis''Dale Brown is a superb storyteller.'''' W. E. B. GriffinIn this thrilling geopolitical adventure from New York Times bestselling legend Dale Brown, Brad McLanahan and the Space Force must fight to preserve America''s freedom when ruthless enemies forge an unlikely alliance to control not only the earth, but the moon and beyondBecause its enemies never stop trying to undermine the security of the United States, the men and women who serve to protect America must always be vigilant. Few know this better than warriors Brad McLanahan and Nadia Rozek. Newly married, the two are just beginning to settle into their life together when they are called back into action.Though the Russians were badly defeated by Brad and the Iron Wolf Squadron in their previous bid for world dominance, they are back and doubling down on their quest for control of outer space. In addition to their cutting-edge weaponry, they have a formidable new ally: China''s energetic and ruthless leader, President Li Jun.To protect America and the rest of the free world from the Russians and the Chinese, the Americans plan to mine the moon''s helium-3 resources, which will allow them to fully exploit the revolutionary fusion power technology Brad and his team captured from the Russians aboard the Mars One weapons platform.But Russia''s minister of defense, Mikhail Leonov, and Li have devised a daring plan of their own. They are building a joint secret base on the moon''s far side fortified with a powerful Russian plasma rail gun that can destroy any spacecraft entering lunar orbit. If the heavily armed base becomes operational, it will give America''s enemies control over the world''s economic and military future.As this latest skirmish in the war for space accelerates, Brad, Nadia, and their compatriots in the Space Force must use their cunning and skill''and America''s own high-tech weaponry''to derail the Sino-Russian alliance and destroy their lunar site before it''s too late for the United States . . . and the entire world.

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Book Synopsis“Dale Brown is a superb storyteller.”— W. E. B. GriffinIn this thrilling geopolitical adventure from New York Times bestselling legend Dale Brown, Brad McLanahan and the Space Force must fight to preserve America’s freedom when ruthless enemies forge an unlikely alliance to control not only the earth, but the moon and beyondBecause its enemies never stop trying to undermine the security of the United States, the men and women who serve to protect America must always be vigilant. Few know this better than warriors Brad McLanahan and Nadia Rozek. Newly married, the two are just beginning to settle into their life together when they are called back into action.Though the Russians were badly defeated by Brad and the Iron Wolf Squadron in their previous bid for world dominance, they are back and doubling down on their quest for control of outer space. In addition to their cutting-edge weaponry, they have a formidable new ally: China’s energetic and ruthless leader, President Li Jun.To protect America and the rest of the free world from the Russians and the Chinese, the Americans plan to mine the moon’s helium-3 resources, which will allow them to fully exploit the revolutionary fusion power technology Brad and his team captured from the Russians aboard the Mars One weapons platform.But Russia’s minister of defense, Mikhail Leonov, and Li have devised a daring plan of their own. They are building a joint secret base on the moon’s far side fortified with a powerful Russian plasma rail gun that can destroy any spacecraft entering lunar orbit. If the heavily armed base becomes operational, it will give America’s enemies control over the world’s economic and military future. As this latest skirmish in the war for space accelerates, Brad, Nadia, and their compatriots in the Space Force must use their cunning and skill—and America’s own high-tech weaponry—to derail the Sino-Russian alliance and destroy their lunar site before it’s too late for the United States . . . and the entire world.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Plenty of action and solid prose, along with plenty of intriguing little-known historical and technical facts.” — Publishers Weekly “An action thriller, with a full share of bang-up scenes.” — Kirkus Reviews

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