| Serpents Underfoot Contributor(s): Gilbert, D. C. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0692961313 ISBN-13: 9780692961315 Publisher: Darren C Gilbert OUR PRICE: $22.79 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2017 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Action & Adventure - Fiction | Thrillers - Military - Fiction | Romance - Military |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6" W x 9" (1.14 lbs) 272 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Conspiracy. Terrorism. One SEAL stands between freedom and nuclear annihilation. JD Cordell believes in freedom, honor, and hard work. The son of a Vietnam veteran and his Vietnamese wife, the Navy SEAL is proud to serve as SEAL Team 5's K9 handler with his dog Ajax. But when his team uncovers a deadly terrorist plot in Afghanistan, he never expected a cover-up that could reach as high as the White House itself. As JD gets drawn in deeper, he unmasks a mastermind hell bent on detonating nukes on U.S. soil. When an assassin working for the terrorist strikes close to home, JD's fight to save America gets personal. Can JD protect the American way of life, or will sadistic terrorists turn America into a nuclear wasteland? Serpents Underfoot is the first novel in a nail-biting military thriller series. If you like patriotic heroes, fanatical conspiracies, and action-packed adventure, then you'll love D.C. Gilbert's tale of SEAL action and suspense. Praise for Serpents Underfoot Full of Navy Seal action, the book will enthrall fans of action thrillers... Gilbert's impressive debut features a Navy Seal on the trail of an international terrorism conspiracy. After a Navy Seal team uncovers a part of deadly terrorist plot in Afghanistan and brutal assassination of a couple of CIA officials in United States, JD Cordell, Seal Team 5's K9 handler and son of a Vietnam veteran, finds himself entangled in the case. JD's calm and tough yet sentimental persona makes his character shine throughout the book. Readers will find themselves rooting for Ajax. The animal lovers will be enthralled. Gilbert's first-hand knowledge of military operations and security details as an army veteran and a licensed security expert provide credibility to the action scenes including the military operations in Vietnamese jungles and man-to-man combat which are first-rate and drawn vividly without going over the top. The climax is both satisfying and explosive. The book has it all--authentic detail, breathless action, vividly drawn settings, and an exhilarating plot. Action thrillers fans will be rewarded. Readers will wait eagerly for JD and Ajax to come together for another treacherous adventure. The Prairies Book Review Order your copy of Serpents Underfoot today |
Contributor Bio(s): Gilbert, D. C.: - Darren Gilbert was born in Ilion, NY but grew up in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts. An avid reader, he particularly enjoys military history, epic sagas, spy novels and historical fiction. In addition to serving in the U.S. Army from 1979 to 1983, Darren has over 33 years of martial arts training including managing his own martial arts school for 12 years. He has earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Tennessee and Western Governors University respectively. He is also a graduate of Executive Security International's Executive Protection Program and is a Certified Protection Specialist. He currently lives in Cary, NC with his German Shepherd, Sophie. |