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The Specialist #10
Beirut Retaliation
Don't miss out on the new Vince Bellator series from John Cutter.
J ack Sullivan, the Specialist, doesn’t work for any government or take orders from anyone. He’d rather be his own man and do his own thing but now his goal is the same as that of the American to exact revenge for the deaths of 260 American Marines in a terrorist attack in Beirut. When the government approaches him to carry out the mission on behalf of his country, it is an order he cannot refuse. Put in charge of one of the most important missions in America’s history, Sullivan hand-picks a team of mercenaries to seek vengeance for their country-men. He must train his team to be the most effective killing squad ever assembled in order to prevent an even larger loss of American lives. Pitched against terrorists driven by religious fervour and a maniacal dedication to their cause, do Sullivan’s army of assassins have what it takes to avenge the massacre of American fighting men? Can they carry out a Beirut Retaliation? Beirut Retaliation is the tenth book in the thrilling ‘Specialist’ series by John Cutter.
Praise for John Cutter
‘'This is the real deal. A thriller that grabs you by the throat and won't let go.' - Tom Kasey, best-selling author of Cold Kill . John Cutter is the author of The Specialist novels, which inspired the Sylvester Stallone movie of the same name. He lives in the Pacific Northwest, USA.
J ack Sullivan, the Specialist, doesn’t work for any government or take orders from anyone. He’d rather be his own man and do his own thing but now his goal is the same as that of the American to exact revenge for the deaths of 260 American Marines in a terrorist attack in Beirut. When the government approaches him to carry out the mission on behalf of his country, it is an order he cannot refuse. Put in charge of one of the most important missions in America’s history, Sullivan hand-picks a team of mercenaries to seek vengeance for their country-men. He must train his team to be the most effective killing squad ever assembled in order to prevent an even larger loss of American lives. Pitched against terrorists driven by religious fervour and a maniacal dedication to their cause, do Sullivan’s army of assassins have what it takes to avenge the massacre of American fighting men? Can they carry out a Beirut Retaliation? Beirut Retaliation is the tenth book in the thrilling ‘Specialist’ series by John Cutter.
Praise for John Cutter
‘'This is the real deal. A thriller that grabs you by the throat and won't let go.' - Tom Kasey, best-selling author of Cold Kill . John Cutter is the author of The Specialist novels, which inspired the Sylvester Stallone movie of the same name. He lives in the Pacific Northwest, USA.
190 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published August 6, 1985
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John Cutter
28 books22 followersJohn Cutter is a pseudonym used by the author John Shirley.
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December 12, 2025
Sadly this let itself down with a ridiculous suggestion that virgin female terrorists are happy to be raped and then enjoy it enough to spill the beans and be sad that the rape will not continue..... really?!
May 14, 2026
Excessive over the top descriptive gory violence serving no particular purpose other than to give Sullivan licence to retaliate unchecked. The episode with the female Jihadi was difficult to read and defied belief. I don't ever recall an incident where a victim whilst being violently raped and although immune to torture falls tor the rapist, betrays everything she stands for and is then disappointed he doesn't finish doing the dirty. How did the elite Jihadi group get onboard an American destroyer to set up its potential destruction undetected. Suppose all the sailors were at the PX. Gruesome and unbelievable.
August 9, 2024
A fantastic thriller series
This was a very intense thriller that was action packed, adrenaline filled, humorous, and heartbreaking. It will certainly hook you from beginning to end. It's a definite must read book and series.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.
This was a very intense thriller that was action packed, adrenaline filled, humorous, and heartbreaking. It will certainly hook you from beginning to end. It's a definite must read book and series.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.
June 27, 2020
Good
This was a really good book. It would have been a 5 if the editing had been better. I've read all 10 books and so far I think this was the best. Hope #11 earns him a 5.
This was a really good book. It would have been a 5 if the editing had been better. I've read all 10 books and so far I think this was the best. Hope #11 earns him a 5.
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