REVIEW
Rogue Frontier by Jason Kasper
Shadow Strike #9 ~ A David Rivers Thriller
Action-packed rollercoaster ride from beginning to end ~ Riveting read.
What I Liked:
* The beginning of the book with David there as his wife gave birth to their son, Jackson ~ how hard it must be to leave family behind and go to war ~ even if you enjoy and are good at it
* The original Longwing team: five intrepid, highly skilled, lethal, dedicated, admirable, and intriguing men that worked together seamlessly * The bond between the team members, the synchronicity of their actions, the use of their skillsets and their uncanny way of reading one another as well as the situation
* The inclusion of the second Longwing team with five men that mirror the jobs of the first team but are also quite different – worked well together and perhaps they will show up again in future books
* The Op-Cent moments and getting a glimpse of their jobs and how they support the team
* The action scenes that made me feel I was a member of the team and in the midst of war
* The plot, pacing, setting, and writing
* The twists and turns with so much on the line and the need to succeed
* Wondering how many of the team members will retire when their current contract expires
* That all of the team returned safely
* Knowing that there is another book to look forward to
What I didn’t like: * Who and what I was meant not to like
* Thinking about what motivates terrorists and why they commit to the goals they have
* Thinking about how difficult it would be to switch between “home” and “war” and the impact it must have
Did I like this book? Yes
Would I read more in this series? Yes
Thank you to Severn River Publishing and the author for the ARC – This is my honest review.
5 Stars
BLURB
FROM FORMER GREEN BERET AND USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR JASON KASPER Elite CIA operative David Rivers leads his paramilitary team into rural Pakistan with a critical directive—neutralize Kamran Raza, a rogue general selling nuclear secrets to the highest bidder. But when their mission is blown apart, the unit uncovers a devised plot with stakes far beyond their wildest a conspiracy to ignite a nuclear crisis between Pakistan and India. Raza's intricate plan, a digital charade of doctored communications, could convince both nations they're on the brink of war. Now, Rivers and his team must outmaneuver Raza on the geopolitical chessboard to prevent jeopardizing regional order. With the specter of nuclear war looming, the stakes couldn’t be higher. As David navigates the razor’s edge between duty and disaster, he learns that a war between Pakistan and India is only the beginning. Because Raza’s true goal is something far more catastrophic. _________________________ Praise for Jason Kasper and the Shadow Strike "Jason Kasper is a name to watch in the thriller world." —Mark Greaney, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of the Gray Man Series "...Kasper takes his iconic anti-hero to the next level...” —Steven Konkoly, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Ryan Decker Series “Jason Kasper’s Shadow Strike books slap you with a weapon, helmet, and body armor, and scream 'You’re coming with me!' Buckle up and enjoy the ride.” —Jeff Carson, Bestselling Author of the David Wolf Series "Kasper's military experience bleeds onto every page and provides a sense of realism few can match. These intense military thrillers will have you holding your breath until the very end." —Brian Shea, Author of the Boston Crime Thriller Series