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Blowback

A Thriller

1280 pages

A relentless, globe-trotting adrenaline rush that blends ancient historical mysteries with cutting-edge tactical espionage.

What it feels like

Reading this thriller feels like strapping into a high-speed pursuit across the globe, where every second counts and the stakes could not be higher. The atmosphere is thick with tension, blending the gritty realism of modern tactical warfare with the sweeping, cinematic scope of an international espionage blockbuster. The narrative moves at a breakneck pace, driven by punchy, tradecraft-heavy prose that immerses you in the dangerous world of covert operations. It is a deeply adrenaline-fueled experience, anchored by a sense of unwavering duty and the heavy burden of protecting the innocent from catastrophic threats. Fans of hyper-competent heroes, ticking-clock suspense, and explosive, hard-won resolutions will find themselves tearing through the pages late into the night.

Mood
  • adrenaline-fueled
  • tense
  • cinematic
  • high-stakes
Tone
  • urgent
  • gritty
  • patriotic
  • suspenseful
  • authoritative
Pace
propulsive
Themes
duty and sacrifice · weight of national security · historical echoes in modern conflict · extreme measures
The writing
Punchy and cinematic, with a sharp focus on tactical realism, tradecraft, and relentless forward momentum.
The arc
The reader is thrust into immediate peril, carried through a relentless gauntlet of escalating threats, and delivered to a breathless, hard-won victory.
Who it's for
Readers who crave high-octane, globe-trotting espionage thrillers anchored by a hyper-competent, unapologetic patriot.
Content notes
  • graphic violence
  • terrorism
  • gun violence
  • torture

About the book

A weapon designed to decimate the Roman Empire has just become the number one threat to the United States and it's up to Scot Harvath to secure it before it brings the United States and the rest of the world to its knees.

Description from Open Library.

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