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Silver or Lead
Threats Lurk in the Shadows…
And Sometimes in Plain Sight
The Pallas Group Solutions Contractors have put the hurt on Chinese operations in Mexico. In the aftermath, alliances shift and powers that hadn’t appeared to be involved before start to take a hand.
In a world of unrestricted warfare, PGS has to adapt.
While the Chinese covert war has changed axes, Chris and his fellow contractors head south to deepen the disruption, entering into the Northern Triangle of Central America.
But their involvement is no longer as clandestine as they’d hoped.
And new foes are joining with the old to come after them.
Can they stay one step ahead?
And Sometimes in Plain Sight
The Pallas Group Solutions Contractors have put the hurt on Chinese operations in Mexico. In the aftermath, alliances shift and powers that hadn’t appeared to be involved before start to take a hand.
In a world of unrestricted warfare, PGS has to adapt.
While the Chinese covert war has changed axes, Chris and his fellow contractors head south to deepen the disruption, entering into the Northern Triangle of Central America.
But their involvement is no longer as clandestine as they’d hoped.
And new foes are joining with the old to come after them.
Can they stay one step ahead?
367 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 30, 2023
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Peter Nealen
73 books109 followersPeter Nealen is a former Recon Marine, a veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, and something of an aspiring renaissance man (emphasis on aspiring). He has long been a reader of history, philosophy, folklore, science fiction, and fantasy, and is the author of the American Praetorians series of paramilitary thrillers as well as the Jed Horn series of supernatural thrillers.
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June 23, 2023
Peter Nealen's new series continues. If you're familiar with his other series, you have an idea of what to expect: realistic, prescient plots, private military contractors, and some of the most intense action scenes you will read. This series adds some new elements to his writing, as his contractors become increasingly entangled in a dark web of political corruption, legal and financial warfare, foreign influence operations, and a vicious, multi-layered network of cartels, gangs, mercenaries, and assassins working on behalf of unknown actors stretching from the DC to Central America. There's an almost Ludlum-esque level of conspiracy and paranoia to this series, which really sets it apart from other the author's previous series. Although the action scenes are the best you'll read, the most gripping part of this book was the undercover subplot and the growing mystery, which shows how much this author has evolved his craft. Most highly recommended.
June 15, 2023
Peter Nealen's third entry in his Brave New Disorder very-near-future speculative series, Silver or Lead, picks up soon after the conclusion of the second novel, The Dragon and the Skull. Chris and the A Team are in Tennessee, where an apparent suicide covers a nefarious and grisly attempt at economic warfare, while Nick, Doug, and the B Team are in Honduras, following leads about the shadowy Chinese-connected entity attempting to force American companies into continued business with the PRC.
If you've read any of Nealen's works, then you know what to expect: kinetic action, a demonstration of the litany of research Nealen does when he crafts his works, harrowing odds that separate his books from his contemporaries in the genre, and solid characterization that give a glimpse at the characters as men rather than as operators.
We're three novels into the series and we still haven't had a solid look at the main enemy. That is by design. This is next-generation, asymmetric warfare, fought through proxies, abuse of the legal system, cyberwar, and economic leverage. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if we never see the enemy in the clear throughout the entire series. It's intriguing stuff and I'm eagerly awaiting the next installment.
Highly recommended for action fans and for those learning about the measures--both actually applied and theoretical--the Chinese government applies to the West in an attempt at global dominance.
If you've read any of Nealen's works, then you know what to expect: kinetic action, a demonstration of the litany of research Nealen does when he crafts his works, harrowing odds that separate his books from his contemporaries in the genre, and solid characterization that give a glimpse at the characters as men rather than as operators.
We're three novels into the series and we still haven't had a solid look at the main enemy. That is by design. This is next-generation, asymmetric warfare, fought through proxies, abuse of the legal system, cyberwar, and economic leverage. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if we never see the enemy in the clear throughout the entire series. It's intriguing stuff and I'm eagerly awaiting the next installment.
Highly recommended for action fans and for those learning about the measures--both actually applied and theoretical--the Chinese government applies to the West in an attempt at global dominance.
October 4, 2025
Fantastic thriller and a fantastic series
Oeter Nealen doesn't miss, be it on the range or on the page.
My TBR pile never stops, but returning to this series was like seeing an old friend who is jsut as great as you remember.
Oeter Nealen doesn't miss, be it on the range or on the page.
My TBR pile never stops, but returning to this series was like seeing an old friend who is jsut as great as you remember.
May 30, 2023
Another Great Read
Plenty of action and well done as usual for Mr Nealen’s books. Can’t wait for the next one.
Do yourself a favor and buy multiple books
Plenty of action and well done as usual for Mr Nealen’s books. Can’t wait for the next one.
Do yourself a favor and buy multiple books
June 12, 2023
Sounds too much like the current environment. Good work.
June 16, 2023
Another fine read from Mr. Nealen
Great set up initially, and action scenes that Nealen continues to deliver. Combat is realistic and the action is non stop
Great set up initially, and action scenes that Nealen continues to deliver. Combat is realistic and the action is non stop
July 5, 2023
Another great Peter Nealen book
I’ve read all of his military fiction books. He has gotten better with time. I know when I pick up one of his books to read, it will be a great ride.
I’ve read all of his military fiction books. He has gotten better with time. I know when I pick up one of his books to read, it will be a great ride.
July 16, 2023
Best in the series so far!!
This book was hard to put down! Much more action packed than Book 2!
Can’t wait to read Book 4 and see where this leads
This book was hard to put down! Much more action packed than Book 2!
Can’t wait to read Book 4 and see where this leads
August 31, 2023
I'm all in now!
This is such an exciting series. They have captured the feel of our shadow war with China. The future of our country is at stake!
This is such an exciting series. They have captured the feel of our shadow war with China. The future of our country is at stake!
December 2, 2023
Outstanding
Another Outstanding Book in the Pallas Group Solutions Series. I found it to be an exciting Read and very hard to put down.
Another Outstanding Book in the Pallas Group Solutions Series. I found it to be an exciting Read and very hard to put down.
May 10, 2024
wow!
The detail and realism that Mr Nealen puts into the story is amazing. I am really enjoying this series and look forward to the next book of the series!
The detail and realism that Mr Nealen puts into the story is amazing. I am really enjoying this series and look forward to the next book of the series!
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