Buckle up for this pulse-pounding thriller from award-winning and best selling author R.J. Patterson in a new series debut! Former black ops agent Brady Hawk is enjoying his new life with his growing family on a ranch in Montana. Then the former head of the CIA pays Hawk a visit to discuss a dangerous assignment: extracting one of Hawk’s Navy SEAL friends stuck in Siberian Russia. Unwilling to leave his pal behind enemy lines, Hawk agrees to accept the mission. But when he arrives in Russia, he finds that everything isn’t as it seems while uncovering a secret that could have far-reaching implications on the country’s national security. Desperate to complete his mission and return home, Hawk must overcome unforgiving terrain while being hunted by Russia’s intelligence agency to not only save his country but also save his life.

Sometimes your worst enemy is the one closest to you. When three CIA assets embedded in foreign drug cartels go missing, The Magnum Group is enlisted to investigate the source of a potential leak—a U.S. ambassador with close ties to the president. However, black ops agent Brady Hawk and the team discover that there’s a much larger problem looming as more key American assets continue to go missing. The intelligence agency is being dismantled from within by an assassin. As Hawk and the team zero in on the source, they uncover a secret about a top government official and a conspiracy that threatens to weaken the U.S. in the face of a mounting tensions with Russia. And with Hawk unable to trust anyone, he must hunt down the assassin before it’s too late.

Some grudges die harder than others. As the Magnum Group unravels a mystery regarding the purpose of Russian spies that secretly entered the U.S., Brady Hawk finds himself in the den of one of the most ruthless Russian military leaders during the Cold War. As his role in the infiltration of spies into the U.S. becomes clear, the Russian General makes a bold move that sets off a dangerous chain of events, threatening the safety of the U.S. military and the entire city of Washington. In a race against the clock, Hawk and Alex work with the rest of the Magnum team to hunt down the Russian spies before it’s too late … both for them and the country’s fragile intelligence community.

The graves of the courageous are filled with the darkest of secrets. With political unrest spreading like a plague across the world, black ops agent Brady Hawk and the Magnum team come across a coded file linked to the suspected source of the upheaval—The Alliance. However, the only person who can crack the code is The Cobbler, a forger located in Prague. But when Hawk and an old friend team up to capture The Cobbler, they find themselves in the crosshairs of an assassin sent to protect the organization’s most valuable asset. As Hawk fights to survive in unforgiving country, a conspiracy comes to light that threatens everything he holds dear. When deep state secrets are revealed, Hawk must make a choice—and if he chooses poorly, it could cost him everything.

Sometimes the only way out is through. Determined to expose The Alliance and shut down the nefarious shadow organization, Brady Hawk puts his quest on hold after getting entrapped by a familiar foe with a bitter grudge. Faced with an ultimatum with fatal consequences, Hawk must figure out a way to avoid completing an assignment that would not only compromise him but also put thousands of innocent lives at risk. Failure is not an option.

The darker the secret, the deadlier the game. With President Norris buckling under mounting pressure both at home and abroad as U.S. ambassadors are getting assassinated, he turns to Brady Hawk and the Magnum Team to resolve the issue. However, Hawk and company discover something that threatens the very fabric of the country’s democracy—a secret program that operates outside the bounds of the law without any accountability. Meanwhile, a group of Somalian terrorists have taken aim at U.S. shores and have designs on killing thousands of innocent people. But with Hawk intent on exposing the program while trying to stop an unthinkable terrorist attack, the hunter becomes the hunted. And there’s no second chances in this high-stakes game.

Brady Hawk returns in this pulse-pounding action thriller, fighting to bring down a cancer rotting the soul of his country’s leaders. As The Alliance continues its subversive attack on the U.S. government, the Magnum Group receive a communique from a hacker imprisoned in Northern Ireland who wants to exchange information for his freedom. Desperate to stop The Alliance, the CIA green lights the off-book operation, led by Hawk and Alex. Armed with the fresh lead, the two operatives pursue Dr. Paul Decker, the man behind one of The Alliance’s most dangerous operations. However, the closer they get, the higher the stakes go before reaching a point of no return. If they fail, the country will silently fall into the hands of an unknown enemy. But for Hawk, losing is never an option.

Sometimes, the crosshairs aren’t in a scope—they’re on your back. As Brady Hawk and the Magnum Group travels to extract a Russian general who's defecting, they learn of a plot by members of the FSB to assassinate a high-level U.S. official. When they return home, they find that all their assumptions about who's behind the plot and why are wrong, sending the team chasing an assassin who is already two steps ahead. And with the Russian assassin on the loose, no one is safe. No one. If you're a fan of authors like Brad Taylor, Vince Flynn, David Baldacci or Lee Child you will enjoy this series from award-winning and bestselling author R.J. Patterson. What other readers are ★★★★★ "Reminiscent of the original Bourne books by Robert Ludlum, but with a sprinkling of the relationship of David Baldacci's King and Maxwell.” ★★★★★ “R.J. Patterson is up there with Baldacci.” ★★★★★ “This story was imaginative, but certainly came across as realistic.” ★★★★★ “This is a first rate action thriller!” ★★★★★ “If you are looking for some adrenaline packed action, don’t think twice, just grab a copy and start reading, you won’t be sorry.” ★★★★★ “A well crafted page turner.” ★★★★★ “Brady hawk is the next Jack Reacher!” ★★★★★ “Another great book by R.J. Patterson! I liked that way he makes his characters so real.” ★★★★★ “This book is in the vein of Brad Thor and Vince Flynn with a bit of Ian Flemming.” ★★★★★ “R.J. Patterson's short chapters and fast moving plot render this novel impossible to put down.”

With chatter suggesting an imminent attack by The Alliance, Hawk and the Magnum Group are tasked with weakening the threatening organization, if not completely exposing all the players involved. New intel obtained in a recent operation contains one surprising name—an international hacker. Hawk must track down the mysterious hacker on a global chase before getting the information necessary to halt the attack and The Alliance. But this mission proves far more dangerous that Hawk ever anticipated, testing his wits and determination, all while venturing into enemy territory. And the consequences of failure would be both dire for himself and his country. If you're a fan of authors like Brad Taylor, Vince Flynn, David Baldacci or Lee Child you will enjoy this series from award-winning and bestselling author R.J. Patterson. What other readers are ★★★★★ "Reminiscent of the original Bourne books by Robert Ludlum, but with a sprinkling of the relationship of David Baldacci's King and Maxwell.” ★★★★★ “R.J. Patterson is up there with Baldacci.” ★★★★★ “This story was imaginative, but certainly came across as realistic.” ★★★★★ “This is a first rate action thriller!” ★★★★★ “If you are looking for some adrenaline packed action, don’t think twice, just grab a copy and start reading, you won’t be sorry.” ★★★★★ “A well crafted page turner.” ★★★★★ “Brady hawk is the next Jack Reacher!” ★★★★★ “Another great book by R.J. Patterson! I liked that way he makes his characters so real.” ★★★★★ “This book is in the vein of Brad Thor and Vince Flynn with a bit of Ian Flemming.” ★★★★★ “R.J. Patterson's short chapters and fast moving plot render this novel impossible to put down.”