In the heart-pounding thriller SHADOW STRIKE, Navy SEAL James Maguire embarks on a perilous covert mission that will push him to the limits of his training and loyalty. Tasked by the CIA to eliminate a high-ranking cartel member in Mexico, Maguire expects danger and risk, but nothing prepares him for the treacherous web of deception that awaits him.
As the mission unravels disastrously, Maguire finds himself stranded in a hostile foreign land, abandoned and left to fend for himself. Determined to uncover the truth behind the botched operation, he embarks on a relentless quest to identify the mole who sold them out to the very enemy they sought to destroy.
With time running out and danger at every turn, Maguire must rely on an unlikely alliance with an old Special Forces friend and a reluctant Mexican cop. Amidst the chaos and adrenaline-fueled action, unexpected emotions flare, adding another layer of complexity to an already precarious situation.
In a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, Maguire races against the clock to outwit the shadows that threaten to engulf him. As secrets are unearthed and loyalties are tested, he must confront the sinister forces at work in the war on drugs.
SHADOW STRIKE is a gripping tale of honor, betrayal, and vengeance that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Will Maguire uncover the truth behind the betrayal? Can he navigate the deadly labyrinth of cartels and deceit to achieve the justice he seeks? Dive into this heart-racing adventure as Maguire battles not only the ruthless cartels but also the haunting shadows of guilt lurking within his own heart.
SHADOW STRIKE is a prequel story in the James Maguire series, but elements of the book occur chronologically after GLASS CASTLE.
Andrew G. Nelson was born and raised in New York City and graduated from the State University of New York. In 2005 he retired as a sergeant from the NYPD after twenty years of service.
He has traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe, something that he draws from in his writing. When he is not reading or writing he can be found engaging in his other passion, collecting and researching police and WWII military memorabilia. He is the author of numerous police procedural novels, focused on the NYPD, as well as a number of non-fiction works.