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The gripping new thriller by New York Times bestselling author Brad Taylor. Pike Logan investigates a threat to a key European ally… and discovers a secret that could lead to world annihilation. To finally end the war between their nations, a band of Ukrainian partisans known as the Wolves team up with members of Russia’s military intelligence to try to assassinate President Vladimir Putin. But Putin is aware of the traitors in his midst. Loyal head of the National Guard, Victor Petrov, is expected to neutralise the threat — after he prevents Sweden from joining NATO by assassinating a key Swedish politician. After receiving intelligence about a threat to Sweden, the U.S. sends Pike Logan to identify Victor’s target— only for him to get caught in the crossfire between Russian agents and the Wolves. Pike must follow a trail across Europe to find the answers he needs. Though Pike believes the Wolves' mission justified, he discovers their operation has unimaginable consequences. The Dead Man's Hand nuclear response, a relic of the Cold War, is still operational — and Russia's missiles will be launched in the event of the president's death... The latest explosive thriller former Special Forces officer Brad Taylor, perfect for fans of Lee Child, Jack Ryan, and David Baldacci. 'Pike Logan is a feisty, devil-may-care hero.' Steve Berry 'Pike ranks right up there with Jason Bourne, Jack Reacher and Jack Bauer.' John Lescroart

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THEY'RE THE U.S. GOVERNMENT'S SECRET WEAPON. They call them the Taskforce. Designed to operate outside the bounds of law, trained to exist on the ragged edge of human capability, their existence is as essential as it is illegal. Recruited from top operators in the intelligence spheres and led by ex-Special Forces Operator Pike Logan, they are apex predators. An unrivalled hunting machine, until now. On a counter-terrorist mission in the triple frontier – the lawless border region where Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay join – the Taskforce meets its match. And then the unthinkable happens, Logan's unit goes missing. As he heads to Brazil to investigate, Logan runs headlong into a crew of Russian assassins. Forged in combat, the Russians are the Taskforce's equal... but Logan's on the warpath. He'll do whatever it takes to save his team. Praise for Brad Taylor: 'It's an excellent read, and I greatly enjoyed it' Nelson DeMille 'Pike ranks right up there with Jason Bourne, Jack Reacher and Jack Bauer' John Lescroart 'Logan is a tough, appealing hero you're sure to root for Joseph Finder 'Fresh plot, great actions, and Taylor clearly knows what he is writing about' Vince Flynn

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Pike Logan races to stop an insidious attack orchestrated by a man who knows America's most treasured secrets. THE WORLD’S SECRETS HAVE FALLEN INTO THE WRONG HANDS . . . Afghanistan has fallen. Taskforce operative Pike Logan’s mission is to extract a man who has done more for the US in Afghanistan than perhaps anyone else. But Logan's goal is jeopardised when a ransomware attack hits every entity in the Taskforce. And when a connection is discovered between the hack and the Taliban, Logan is tasked with hunting the perpetrators down. He has no idea that this was just a test run, and the real attack is coming soon, engendered by a former NSA specialist in the US Government, who wants to return to the bipolar world of the Cold War. The turncoat has cloaked his schemes behind hackers from Serbia and Russia, and if successful, he will alter the balance of power on the global stage. So far, he has remained one step ahead of the Taskforce, but he has just made one massive mistake: hitting Pike Logan… The latest explosive thriller from New York Times bestselling author and former Special Forces officer Brad Taylor, perfect for fans of Lee Child, Jack Ryan, and David Baldacci. 'Pike Logan is a feisty, devil-may-care hero.' Steve Berry 'Pike ranks right up there with Jason Bourne, Jack Reacher and Jack Bauer.' John Lescroart

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Pike Logan tracks highly trained Russian assassins to Brazil.

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An enemy is dangerous. A traitor is lethal. They call them the Taskforce. Designed to operate outside the bounds of law, trained to exist on the ragged edge of human capability, their existence is as essential as it is illegal. Recruited from top operators in the intelligence spheres and led by ex-Special Forces Operator Pike Logan, they're a formidable unit. Prepared for anything. And they need to be. Whilst aiding an ex-Taskforce member on the run from Chinese agents, Logan uncovers a plan to bait Taiwan into all-out war by destabilizing their government and manipulating their artificial intelligence controlled defence system. With the threat of conflict reaching boiling point, Logan alone realises that all is not what it seems. For a man used to confronting his enemy in close-quarters combat, he faces a dilemma: how do you defeat an enemy that you can't see? Read the latest book in the electrifying Taskforce thrillers from New York Times bestselling author and former Special Forces Officer Brad Taylor. Perfect for fans of Lee Child, Vince Flynn and Jack Ryan. Praise for Brad Taylor: 'It's an excellent read, and I greatly enjoyed it' NELSON DEMILLE 'Pike ranks right up there with Jason Bourne, Jack Reacher and Jack Bauer' JOHN LESCROART 'Logan is a tough, appealing hero you're sure to root for' JOSEPH FINDER 'Fresh plot, great actions, and Taylor clearly knows what he is writing about' VINCE FLYNN 'Few authors write about espionage, terrorism, and clandestine hit squads as well as Taylor does' HOUSTON PRESS 'A story of non-stop action and intrigue based around some true events involving China. Compelling storyline with a lot of tension' Netgalley 5* Review 'Taylor certainly knows how to write an exciting and tense action thriller... This is book 15 in the series but it could easily be read as a standalone story' Netgalley 5* Review 'A brilliant book, so compulsive that I just could not put it down, I stayed up until the early hours until I had finished it. Excellent page turner, I must read more by this author' Netgalley 5* Review

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The Taskforce and Mossad join forces against a fanatical organisation in this action-fuelled thriller from New York Times bestseller and former special forces officer, Brad Taylor. When the former head of Israeli intelligence is killed on a paragliding trip, it's the latest in a series of 'accidental' deaths befalling key members of the American and Israeli governments. Mossad bring in terrorist hunters Aaron and Shoshana to investigate – and they know just who to call. Taskforce operator Pike Logan has been out of action for too long, so he jumps at the chance to take on the mission. An Iranian-funded militia group has claimed responsibility for the deaths. But something doesn't add up. Logan will have to wade deep into the complex religious and political currents of the region – and his findings could have disastrous consequences for the entire world... Reviews for End of Days: 'End of Days is a stunning triumph' Providence Journal 'A whirlwind of high adventure, and edge-of-your-seat plot twists' Mystery & Suspense Magazine 'Taylor [is] one of today's finest storytellers' TheRealBookSpy

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The Taskforce and Mossad join forces to bring down a fanatical organisation. When the former head of Israeli intelligence is killed, Mossad's terrorist hunters need help to find out who was behind the attack and they know exactly who to call: Pike Logan.

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Pike Logan must divert two world powers from engaging in a major conflict.

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