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Northern Thunder - (Will Parker Thriller) by Anderson Harp (Paperback)

Northern Thunder - (Will Parker Thriller) by  Anderson Harp (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>It is 2010 and North Korea is starving its people to pay for its newest high-tech weapons system. The rogue nation has invested all its resources into Peter Nampo, a talented scientist who is developing missile technology capable of eliminating its enemies' satellites in space and delivering a nuclear payload into the heart of the United States. Marine recon veteran and small-town prosecutor William Parker is recruited by a dark-ops taskforce run by the CIA and Pentagon. His mission? Infiltrate the Hermit Kingdom and find Nampo's top-secret location. As Parker trains for, then launches, his extraordinary operation, he knows his chances of survival are low. But he has no idea he's about to become part of a mission much more where no one comes back.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>It is 2010 and North Korea is starving its people to pay for its newest high-tech weapons system. The rogue nation has invested all its resources into Peter Nampo, a talented scientist who is developing missile technology capable of eliminating its enemies' satellites in space and delivering a nuclear payload into the heart of the United States. <p> Marine recon veteran and small-town prosecutor William Parker is recruited by a dark-ops taskforce run by the CIA and Pentagon. His mission? Infiltrate the Hermit Kingdom and find Nampo's top-secret location. <p> As Parker trains for, then launches, his extraordinary operation, he knows his chances of survival are low. But he has no idea he's about to become part of a mission much more dangerous than the one he set out on.<p><b>Praise for the Novels of Anderson Harp</b><p> ""Tense and authentic - reading this book is like living a real-life mission.""--Lee Child on <i>Retribution </i> <p> ""Want to see what the military's really like? Harp knows his stuff. <i>Retribution </i> proves that the scariest story is the true story. Here's the real intelligence operation."" --Brad Meltzer, bestselling author of <i>The Fifth Assassin</i><p> ""Andy Harp's <i>Retribution </i> is a stunner: a blow to the gut and shot of adrenaline. Here is a novel written with authentic authority and bears shocking relevance to the dangers of today. It reminds me of Tom Clancy at his finest. Put this novel on your must-read list--anything by Harp is now on mine."" --James Rollins, <i> New York Times </i>bestseller of Bloodline <p> ""<i>Retribution </i> by Andy Harp is an outstanding thriller with vivid characters, breakneck pacing, and suspense enough for even the most demanding reader. On top of that, Harp writes with complete authenticity and a tremendous depth of military knowledge and expertise. A fantastic read-don't miss it!"" --Douglas Preston, #1 best-selling author of <i>Impact</i><p> ""I seldom come across a thriller as authentic and well-written as <i>Retribution</i>. Andy Harp brings his considerable military expertise to a global plot that's exciting, timely, and believable. His characters are exceptionally well-drawn and convincing. If you like Tom Clancy's work, you'll love <i>Retribution</i>. Andy Harp is very much his own man, however, and to say that I'm impressed is an understatement."" --David Morrell, <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author of <i>The Protector</i> <p> "<i>Retribution </i> by Andy Harp is a fast-paced, suspenseful thriller loaded with vivid characters and backed by a depth of military knowledge. Top gun!" --Kathy Reichs, #1 best-selling author of The Temperance Brennan and Tory Brennan series <p> "The pace of this bold thriller is heart-pounding, indeed . . . Harp's own experience as both a Marine and a prosecutor lend the story utter believability . . . Northern Thunder certainly belongs in the hands of all military-thriller fans." -<i>Booklist </i>on <i>Northern Thunder</i><p> "In Harp's debut . . . protagonist Will Parker, a small-town Georgia lawyer and Desert Storm Marine vet recruited for a dangerous mission, has resilience, foresight, and fortitude to spare, and North Korea's repressive regime and rugged terrain make for deadly opponents." --<i>Publishers Weekly </i>on <i>Northern Thunder</i> <p> "Wow! This is one terrific book action-packed first chapter to draw you in, a tempo that never lets up, very familiar terrain (four extra drill points for visiting so many training centers and fleet headquarters), and a story that's good to the very last twist! I strongly urge all Marines, ex-Marines, and especially Reservists to read it, because you no doubt will love Andy Harp's <i>A Northern Thunder</i>, a real fine page-turner you won't want to put down!"--Kevin Doyle, Past President, Marine Corps Reserve Officers Association on <i>Northern Thunder</i> </p>

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