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Covert Asset #1
Target Redacted
Someone has killed hundreds of Americans.
The suspect is connected at the highest levels. Confronting him is impossible.
Still, justice must be served…
Long-retired Navy SEAL Thomas “T-Bone” Marks left the warrior business behind years ago. He’s now a happy, small-town teacher—until the wheels come off his world.
A clandestine intelligence agency offers to help “Bone” reclaim his life… in exchange for a few days of his time.
The untouchable suspect may be responsible for attacks on America.
Someone must find out the truth.
Someone completely off the radar.
Someone expendable—and with nothing to lose.
Someone like Bone.
If the intel is correct, there must be instant justice.
Without remorse.
Without mercy.
No matter what the costs.
Bone is back in the warrior business.
He’s a man with a mission… whether he’s ready for it or not.
The suspect is connected at the highest levels. Confronting him is impossible.
Still, justice must be served…
Long-retired Navy SEAL Thomas “T-Bone” Marks left the warrior business behind years ago. He’s now a happy, small-town teacher—until the wheels come off his world.
A clandestine intelligence agency offers to help “Bone” reclaim his life… in exchange for a few days of his time.
The untouchable suspect may be responsible for attacks on America.
Someone must find out the truth.
Someone completely off the radar.
Someone expendable—and with nothing to lose.
Someone like Bone.
If the intel is correct, there must be instant justice.
Without remorse.
Without mercy.
No matter what the costs.
Bone is back in the warrior business.
He’s a man with a mission… whether he’s ready for it or not.
465 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 2, 2023
720 people are currently reading
104 people want to read
About the author
Brad Lee
10 books6 followersAs a kid, I wanted to be a writer. After several fun careers, I've finally realized that dream.
It's both easier and more difficult than I thought it would be. When the words are flowing, it's miraculous. I feel like I'm taking dictation, typing the words that are meant to be written.
When the ideas don't come, I go for a run, think about what I would love to read, then start again.
Little by little, stories take shape, characters get into trouble, work their way out, and a book gets written.
Now, with over 17,000 5-star reviews of my books, I feel incredibly blessed that people enjoy my stories.
We also have a fun community on Facebook at AuthorBradLee. I post progress reports of my writing projects plus other fun stuff. Please join us if you're around.
When not writing, I'm an avid hiker and photographer. I love getting out in nature to take pictures.
It's both easier and more difficult than I thought it would be. When the words are flowing, it's miraculous. I feel like I'm taking dictation, typing the words that are meant to be written.
When the ideas don't come, I go for a run, think about what I would love to read, then start again.
Little by little, stories take shape, characters get into trouble, work their way out, and a book gets written.
Now, with over 17,000 5-star reviews of my books, I feel incredibly blessed that people enjoy my stories.
We also have a fun community on Facebook at AuthorBradLee. I post progress reports of my writing projects plus other fun stuff. Please join us if you're around.
When not writing, I'm an avid hiker and photographer. I love getting out in nature to take pictures.
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May 23, 2024
Count me as a Brad Lee fan! I started with his Team of * series (One, Two, etc.) SO good, following the analysts and how they find problems was fascinating to me. If anything, Target Redacted was even better! I won't go into the plot since that's already noted in the book's description. Suffice to say, I was invested from the beginning! I would have finished it sooner but had family visiting and wasn't able to open my Kindle for 2 days -- AGGGH!! LOL
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June 26, 2024Great story and an even better hero.
Thomas Marks, Navy SEAL, nicknamed Bones struggles through PTSD bought on by a night seven years ago when all of the men from his unit, his brothers, were ambushed and killed in Afghanistan. Now he has a chance to avenge their deaths,but he's rusty and has to overcome psychological flashbacks that cause night terrors and incapacitating hallucinations. Author Brad Lee weaves a fascinating, action packed story filled with real and flawed characters seeking redemption. This is a quick and exciting read, well worth the price of admission! I'm looking forward to reading the next in the series!
Thomas Marks, Navy SEAL, nicknamed Bones struggles through PTSD bought on by a night seven years ago when all of the men from his unit, his brothers, were ambushed and killed in Afghanistan. Now he has a chance to avenge their deaths,but he's rusty and has to overcome psychological flashbacks that cause night terrors and incapacitating hallucinations. Author Brad Lee weaves a fascinating, action packed story filled with real and flawed characters seeking redemption. This is a quick and exciting read, well worth the price of admission! I'm looking forward to reading the next in the series!
December 7, 2023
Another Thrilling Page Turner!!!
Wow!!! Target: Redacted had me from the start and I couldn’t put it down! You’re going to have to read it yourself to find out, and you won’t be disappointed!!!
Wow!!! Target: Redacted had me from the start and I couldn’t put it down! You’re going to have to read it yourself to find out, and you won’t be disappointed!!!
November 1, 2025
‼️ Spoilerfreie Rezension – weiterer Serienstart mit Ausrufezeichen: Pageturner und Lesehighlight ‼️
Nachdem ich von Brad Lee ja schon seine Serie um den stillen Profi gelesen habe (und noch lese 😉) war klar, dass ich auch weitere Bücher dieses Autors lesen werde.
Ich war also total gespannt, wie es bei dieser Serie sein würde.
Und was soll ich sagen? Ich wurde definitiv NICHT enttäuscht – eher das Gegenteil!
Toll fand ich, dass wir auch ein paar Protagonisten aus der anderen Reihe wiederlesen durften. Das war in einem Fall sonnenklar, aber diese Verflechtung hat mir definitiv gut gefallen. Auch dass der Fokus in diesem Buch auf anderen Dingen liegt! Prima!
Wieder trägt die Spannung von der ersten bis zur letzten Seite. Es war definitiv ein faszinierendes Buch dessen Brotkrumen und Rätsel sich zu einem überraschenden – aber absolut genialen Schluss vereinten.
Spannung? ✔️
Actionreich? ✔️
Intelligent gemacht? ✔️
Blutig? ✔️
Beschreibungen? Roh und ungeschönt!
Vorhersehbarkeit? Fehlanzeige!
Empfehlenswert? ✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️
Das Setting war fesselnd – und man war mittendrin statt nur am Rand! Von der ersten Seite an kam man sofort in das Buch.
Brad Lee schreibt wie immer sehr detailreich und die Spannung trug mich mit einer Sogwirkung, der man sich nicht entziehen konnte, durch das Buch.
Muss man also die andere Serie gelesen haben, um das Buch zu verstehen? In keinster Weise! Aber ich bin mir sicher, dass diese paar Schnipsel dennoch gefallen werden, wenn man die Reihe kennt. Ansonsten kann man auch mit Ziel: Zensiert beginnen und dann mit dem stillen Profi weitermachen. Das ist auch kein Problem!
Ich freue mich schon jetzt auf das nächste Buch der Reihe das – wenn es nach mir geht – sofort erscheinen könnte 😉😁!
Von mir gibt es voll überzeugte 5 von 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sternen für ein Buch das einen nicht mehr loslässt – definitiv ein Pageturner und Lesehighlight!
Nachdem ich von Brad Lee ja schon seine Serie um den stillen Profi gelesen habe (und noch lese 😉) war klar, dass ich auch weitere Bücher dieses Autors lesen werde.
Ich war also total gespannt, wie es bei dieser Serie sein würde.
Und was soll ich sagen? Ich wurde definitiv NICHT enttäuscht – eher das Gegenteil!
Toll fand ich, dass wir auch ein paar Protagonisten aus der anderen Reihe wiederlesen durften. Das war in einem Fall sonnenklar, aber diese Verflechtung hat mir definitiv gut gefallen. Auch dass der Fokus in diesem Buch auf anderen Dingen liegt! Prima!
Wieder trägt die Spannung von der ersten bis zur letzten Seite. Es war definitiv ein faszinierendes Buch dessen Brotkrumen und Rätsel sich zu einem überraschenden – aber absolut genialen Schluss vereinten.
Spannung? ✔️
Actionreich? ✔️
Intelligent gemacht? ✔️
Blutig? ✔️
Beschreibungen? Roh und ungeschönt!
Vorhersehbarkeit? Fehlanzeige!
Empfehlenswert? ✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️
Das Setting war fesselnd – und man war mittendrin statt nur am Rand! Von der ersten Seite an kam man sofort in das Buch.
Brad Lee schreibt wie immer sehr detailreich und die Spannung trug mich mit einer Sogwirkung, der man sich nicht entziehen konnte, durch das Buch.
Muss man also die andere Serie gelesen haben, um das Buch zu verstehen? In keinster Weise! Aber ich bin mir sicher, dass diese paar Schnipsel dennoch gefallen werden, wenn man die Reihe kennt. Ansonsten kann man auch mit Ziel: Zensiert beginnen und dann mit dem stillen Profi weitermachen. Das ist auch kein Problem!
Ich freue mich schon jetzt auf das nächste Buch der Reihe das – wenn es nach mir geht – sofort erscheinen könnte 😉😁!
Von mir gibt es voll überzeugte 5 von 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sternen für ein Buch das einen nicht mehr loslässt – definitiv ein Pageturner und Lesehighlight!
November 14, 2025
A fantastic beginning to this new series
This was a fantastic beginning to this new series. It was an intriguing story that had numerous heartbreaking, devastating, and sinister tragedies caused by by the evilness of one man. When a group of off-book analysts (from another series: A Team of One, Two, Three, etc..) determine that something has been going on, another favorite character from that series gets involved, and it gets really crazy, wild, and suspenseful from there. It's certainly not a story or series that you'll want to miss! Perfect for thriller lovers!
It's not necessary to enjoy this series, but if you're interested, I would highly recommend reading the series I mentioned above prior to beginning this one. It will give you a better understanding of some of the characters, connections, and the dynamics between all of them. They're all absolutely fantastic stories, and you definitely won't be disappointed!
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.
I can't wait for more stories in this series!
This was a fantastic beginning to this new series. It was an intriguing story that had numerous heartbreaking, devastating, and sinister tragedies caused by by the evilness of one man. When a group of off-book analysts (from another series: A Team of One, Two, Three, etc..) determine that something has been going on, another favorite character from that series gets involved, and it gets really crazy, wild, and suspenseful from there. It's certainly not a story or series that you'll want to miss! Perfect for thriller lovers!
It's not necessary to enjoy this series, but if you're interested, I would highly recommend reading the series I mentioned above prior to beginning this one. It will give you a better understanding of some of the characters, connections, and the dynamics between all of them. They're all absolutely fantastic stories, and you definitely won't be disappointed!
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.
I can't wait for more stories in this series!
December 21, 2023
T-Bone Marks joins the fun
Brad Lee writes covert ops in a way that just captures interest. Stretches imagination.... sometimes. Will you care....Nope! After finishing his Team books (can't wait for Seven!), he brings in The Covert Asset series, with Thomas (T-bone) Marks. Retired SEAL, damaged, hurting, and losing his grip on life. When asked to perform one more time for his country, he accepts. The wild ride begins! Just one book right now, but you will want more. Keep writing, Brad! And read these books, people... if you enjoy fast paced, good vs evil stories, Brad's got 'em!
Brad Lee writes covert ops in a way that just captures interest. Stretches imagination.... sometimes. Will you care....Nope! After finishing his Team books (can't wait for Seven!), he brings in The Covert Asset series, with Thomas (T-bone) Marks. Retired SEAL, damaged, hurting, and losing his grip on life. When asked to perform one more time for his country, he accepts. The wild ride begins! Just one book right now, but you will want more. Keep writing, Brad! And read these books, people... if you enjoy fast paced, good vs evil stories, Brad's got 'em!
December 8, 2023
Psychopathic Terrorist in California!
This is the first book in a new series that explores the life of a retired SEAL. Our main character lost his entire team in an ambush and is still suffering the mental and emotional after-effects. He has been selected to take out the mastermind of that ambush. It all becomes a huge mess from the start. It is an exciting story with lots of danger, fighting, and blood. There is some gore, but just at a climactic point. I am expecting some great things from this series!
This is the first book in a new series that explores the life of a retired SEAL. Our main character lost his entire team in an ambush and is still suffering the mental and emotional after-effects. He has been selected to take out the mastermind of that ambush. It all becomes a huge mess from the start. It is an exciting story with lots of danger, fighting, and blood. There is some gore, but just at a climactic point. I am expecting some great things from this series!
December 26, 2023
A new series of the analysis group
For those that have read the other Brad lee series, this will be a series of books that runs parallel to those. Similar storylines a few moments where familiar characters are included and the same premise of deniable Ops
Overall it lacks something that the other series of books has, that maybe excuse this is the first and we are on book 5 or 6 in the other and it's had more time to develop
Not a bad start and looking forward to seeing how things progress. I have high hopes
For those that have read the other Brad lee series, this will be a series of books that runs parallel to those. Similar storylines a few moments where familiar characters are included and the same premise of deniable Ops
Overall it lacks something that the other series of books has, that maybe excuse this is the first and we are on book 5 or 6 in the other and it's had more time to develop
Not a bad start and looking forward to seeing how things progress. I have high hopes
July 13, 2024
bad to the Bone
when a retired SEAL is approached by his former C.O., and the big ask is for services required to eliminate a Saudi target only recently proven to be the money man behind a bounty program in Afghanistan's prolonged war with everyone, Thomas Allen Marks, informally known as Bone, kicks it up a notch and finds his mission has a hundred or so surprises embedded in it that must be adapted to and overcome if he is to succeed. how bad is he still after seven years of flashbacks, too much alcohol, and a runaway case of PTSD? bad enough...
when a retired SEAL is approached by his former C.O., and the big ask is for services required to eliminate a Saudi target only recently proven to be the money man behind a bounty program in Afghanistan's prolonged war with everyone, Thomas Allen Marks, informally known as Bone, kicks it up a notch and finds his mission has a hundred or so surprises embedded in it that must be adapted to and overcome if he is to succeed. how bad is he still after seven years of flashbacks, too much alcohol, and a runaway case of PTSD? bad enough...
November 19, 2025
Excellent Read!
Target Redacted was a real surprise! Brad Lee did an excellent job with this series starter. The characters were so varied, but Brad's vivid depictions of each personality brought them to life in techni-color. You could easily follow the switch from one character to the next as the story flowed seamlessly bringing the plot into focus. The length of the book almost deterred me, but from the beginning my attention was grabbed so completely that pages seemed to fly by at warp speed. Highly recommended thriller. I can't wait for book two!
Target Redacted was a real surprise! Brad Lee did an excellent job with this series starter. The characters were so varied, but Brad's vivid depictions of each personality brought them to life in techni-color. You could easily follow the switch from one character to the next as the story flowed seamlessly bringing the plot into focus. The length of the book almost deterred me, but from the beginning my attention was grabbed so completely that pages seemed to fly by at warp speed. Highly recommended thriller. I can't wait for book two!
December 4, 2023
Target:Redacted is the first in another great series by Brad Lee!
Imagine going from a retired Navy Seal with PTSD turned Special Education teacher to America’s best chance to stop a psychotic terrorist! This book keeps you guessing from beginning to end.
Make sure to start this on a weekend. You’re not going to put it down until the end.
Imagine going from a retired Navy Seal with PTSD turned Special Education teacher to America’s best chance to stop a psychotic terrorist! This book keeps you guessing from beginning to end.
Make sure to start this on a weekend. You’re not going to put it down until the end.
December 16, 2023
Solid Start
Having read Lee’s other series, I was eager to see how he’d launch a new one. This is a solid start, introducing the Bone character. All the plot lines add up nicely, there are enough action scenes to keep it moving, the dialogue is a little clunky in places but overall a good kickoff.
Having read Lee’s other series, I was eager to see how he’d launch a new one. This is a solid start, introducing the Bone character. All the plot lines add up nicely, there are enough action scenes to keep it moving, the dialogue is a little clunky in places but overall a good kickoff.
January 22, 2024
I enjoyed reading this book, however…
For some reason, the overall plot and main character did not resonate with me as it seemed too simplistic or unreal as compared to the “team” books which had more complexity and multiple characters. This was also too “middle eastern” for me as well but I still enjoyed it.
For some reason, the overall plot and main character did not resonate with me as it seemed too simplistic or unreal as compared to the “team” books which had more complexity and multiple characters. This was also too “middle eastern” for me as well but I still enjoyed it.
December 10, 2023
Could have been good
At fifteen percent I was already sick of the time line jumping....six months ago....seven months before....seven months later....the author was to busy trying to be clever. Won't bother to finish
At fifteen percent I was already sick of the time line jumping....six months ago....seven months before....seven months later....the author was to busy trying to be clever. Won't bother to finish
December 11, 2023
Target Redacted
A very exciting book, which I enjoyed. Lots of action and a good ending. I will read the next book asap. It will be ood, I know. Brad Lee is a new favorite writer for me.
A very exciting book, which I enjoyed. Lots of action and a good ending. I will read the next book asap. It will be ood, I know. Brad Lee is a new favorite writer for me.
December 18, 2023
Brad Lee does it again
I am a big fan of this author. His first series “A Team of …” would grab you from the first words, this book is no different !
Mr Lee creates flawed amazing characters and strong plot lines.
I have read all of his books and highly recommend them.
I am a big fan of this author. His first series “A Team of …” would grab you from the first words, this book is no different !
Mr Lee creates flawed amazing characters and strong plot lines.
I have read all of his books and highly recommend them.
December 19, 2023
I have really enjoyed the story lines that Brad Lee has come up with. The “Team of” series was fantastic and the first of the Target series built off the success of the teams…have already preordered the next one!
January 29, 2024
New character! Same old excitement.
Takes a retired SEAL - working as a teacher (thought impersonating a war hero), now fired, recruited to rid the USA of spoiled & deadly member of the Saudi royal family...who enjoys killing Americans.
Takes a retired SEAL - working as a teacher (thought impersonating a war hero), now fired, recruited to rid the USA of spoiled & deadly member of the Saudi royal family...who enjoys killing Americans.
February 11, 2024
Welcome to CAG Bone
Great first book in, hopefully, an expanded CAG universe. Nalen makes another initial contact and we’re off. Great plot, characters, pace, and action. Already pre-ordered Book 2.
Great first book in, hopefully, an expanded CAG universe. Nalen makes another initial contact and we’re off. Great plot, characters, pace, and action. Already pre-ordered Book 2.
March 5, 2024
Good start for a new series.
Pretty fast, fun read. The hero is likeable, with a few issues, but not as bad as some. Good amount of action and nothing g too over the top. Its a good start for a new series.
Pretty fast, fun read. The hero is likeable, with a few issues, but not as bad as some. Good amount of action and nothing g too over the top. Its a good start for a new series.
March 23, 2024
Target Redacted... A good start to a new series of stories.
This new series is starting off just fine. I'm now getting ready to start in on Book 2. This first book kept me most of the night.
This new series is starting off just fine. I'm now getting ready to start in on Book 2. This first book kept me most of the night.
April 19, 2024
Sizzling
I was hard pressed to put it down. The plot evolves along the lines of self introspection, need for redemption. But above all, the code of honor of a true warrior. Conrad Samayoa.
I was hard pressed to put it down. The plot evolves along the lines of self introspection, need for redemption. But above all, the code of honor of a true warrior. Conrad Samayoa.
September 1, 2024
Target Redacted: The Covert Asset Series Book 1
I recommend you read A Team of One thru Team of 7 prior to this series. Brad Lee has done an outstanding job developing characters and story lines. I look forward to Book 2 of this series.
I recommend you read A Team of One thru Team of 7 prior to this series. Brad Lee has done an outstanding job developing characters and story lines. I look forward to Book 2 of this series.
February 16, 2025
Vic's take
A great story concerning the results war has on surviving warriors and the attention they need to normalize. I know a couple of men like the main character and I am amazed at the skills they have/had. I recommend this story and look forward to reading the series.
A great story concerning the results war has on surviving warriors and the attention they need to normalize. I know a couple of men like the main character and I am amazed at the skills they have/had. I recommend this story and look forward to reading the series.
April 18, 2025
Target Redacted/-A five-star hit
A book to grab your attention early on- keep your attention throughout- and keep you coming back for more.
Brad Lee is a consitant winner in my reading world even if it does cost me a lot of sleep time
Thank you for a great read
A book to grab your attention early on- keep your attention throughout- and keep you coming back for more.
Brad Lee is a consitant winner in my reading world even if it does cost me a lot of sleep time
Thank you for a great read
December 3, 2023
Very well written fast paced deep dive into a retired almost broken SEAL and how he redeems himself in his own way. Easy to spend a day reading
December 7, 2023
Couldn't put this down
The was a great book. The characters felt real. The story kept me turning pages. I can't wait for the next book in this series.
The was a great book. The characters felt real. The story kept me turning pages. I can't wait for the next book in this series.
December 7, 2023
great storyline
I expected more of the “Team”involvement. Haley with more intel, some hint of meeting with the Team. But great story.
I expected more of the “Team”involvement. Haley with more intel, some hint of meeting with the Team. But great story.
December 11, 2023
Awesome read!
Brad Lee has done it again! Target Redacted is an action packed, hard to put down read. The new good guy characters are as brave as in the Team Of books.
Brad Lee has done it again! Target Redacted is an action packed, hard to put down read. The new good guy characters are as brave as in the Team Of books.
December 15, 2023
Great action reading
The story is blended with scenarios and characters that bring the story to life. Just a great action story that will bring reading pleasure to the reader.
The story is blended with scenarios and characters that bring the story to life. Just a great action story that will bring reading pleasure to the reader.
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