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David Shaw #3
Invictus
What was meant to kill him became the fire that reforged him.
Captain David Shaw and fellow Marine Raider John Wyatt endure brutal captivity in a Congolese cobalt mine—hostages not of chance, but of design. Their imprisonment is orchestrated by the Czar’s Brotherhood, a secret network manipulating world events for decades. When Shaw uncovers the truth, survival alone won’t cut it—he must turn the fight against those who put him there.
While Shaw and Wyatt battle to survive, former CIA operative Natalie Hale mounts a relentless rescue to force the hand of the government she once served. Leveraging allies from conflicting circles, her mission puts her in the crosshairs of the Brotherhood’s deadly enforcers—learning that this fight has different rules.
As their paths converge in a high-stakes manhunt from the historic streets of Switzerland to the icy waters of the Baltic Sea, Shaw and Natalie uncover a conspiracy threaded through the world’s most influential circles. To take down an enemy that doesn’t officially exist, Shaw will have to fight a war no one will acknowledge—and the cost of victory may be more than he’s willing to pay.
In this pulse-pounding, globe-trotting third installment of Harrison Kone's acclaimed David Shaw series, loyalties shatter, allegiances shift, and survival is anything but guaranteed.
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Praise for The David Shaw
“I guarantee you will enjoy the twists, turns, and gunfights.” —SGM (R) Kyle Lamb, author of Leadership in the Shadows, President of Viking Tactics, Delta Force
“…authentic, accurate, gritty, and relevant.” —LTG (R) Joe Anderson, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army, Airborne Corps Commander, Air Assault Brigade Commander, Airborne Battalion Commander, Ranger Company Commander
“As a former SEAL TEAM SIX operator, I was riveted from the first page.” —Mike Noell, CEO, SENTRY Products Group, SEAL Team Six (DEVGRU)
“Harrison Kone's fiction story lures his readers into a storyline that could very well have happened on any operator's watch.” —GySgt (R) Phillip Wyman Jr., USMC, Plank owner of Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Trainer Program (MCMAP), Iraq Veteran
Captain David Shaw and fellow Marine Raider John Wyatt endure brutal captivity in a Congolese cobalt mine—hostages not of chance, but of design. Their imprisonment is orchestrated by the Czar’s Brotherhood, a secret network manipulating world events for decades. When Shaw uncovers the truth, survival alone won’t cut it—he must turn the fight against those who put him there.
While Shaw and Wyatt battle to survive, former CIA operative Natalie Hale mounts a relentless rescue to force the hand of the government she once served. Leveraging allies from conflicting circles, her mission puts her in the crosshairs of the Brotherhood’s deadly enforcers—learning that this fight has different rules.
As their paths converge in a high-stakes manhunt from the historic streets of Switzerland to the icy waters of the Baltic Sea, Shaw and Natalie uncover a conspiracy threaded through the world’s most influential circles. To take down an enemy that doesn’t officially exist, Shaw will have to fight a war no one will acknowledge—and the cost of victory may be more than he’s willing to pay.
In this pulse-pounding, globe-trotting third installment of Harrison Kone's acclaimed David Shaw series, loyalties shatter, allegiances shift, and survival is anything but guaranteed.
______________
Praise for The David Shaw
“I guarantee you will enjoy the twists, turns, and gunfights.” —SGM (R) Kyle Lamb, author of Leadership in the Shadows, President of Viking Tactics, Delta Force
“…authentic, accurate, gritty, and relevant.” —LTG (R) Joe Anderson, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army, Airborne Corps Commander, Air Assault Brigade Commander, Airborne Battalion Commander, Ranger Company Commander
“As a former SEAL TEAM SIX operator, I was riveted from the first page.” —Mike Noell, CEO, SENTRY Products Group, SEAL Team Six (DEVGRU)
“Harrison Kone's fiction story lures his readers into a storyline that could very well have happened on any operator's watch.” —GySgt (R) Phillip Wyman Jr., USMC, Plank owner of Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Trainer Program (MCMAP), Iraq Veteran
320 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 3, 2024
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About the author
Harrison Kone
13 books18 followersHarrison is ardently committed to story and narrative, that a good narrative is driven by believable and compelling characters whose struggles are sincere, difficult, and meaningful. Story has spurred humanity into the greatest of endeavors, and valuable contribution is made to the larger human narrative with the telling of a good story.
Inspired by the great stories of Tolkien, Pressfield, Dumas, and others, Harrison strives to build on the foundation of humanity’s story to inspire to action, provoke to thought, and call to integrity all who choose to read his work. His gratitude to you is sincere and deep.
As part of his commitment to humanity, 10% of all royalties go to help pregnant mothers choose life for their babies and to help free those held in slavery and bondage. Thank you for your support and partnership in saving lives.
Harrison lives in Texas with his wife and two daughters.
Inspired by the great stories of Tolkien, Pressfield, Dumas, and others, Harrison strives to build on the foundation of humanity’s story to inspire to action, provoke to thought, and call to integrity all who choose to read his work. His gratitude to you is sincere and deep.
As part of his commitment to humanity, 10% of all royalties go to help pregnant mothers choose life for their babies and to help free those held in slavery and bondage. Thank you for your support and partnership in saving lives.
Harrison lives in Texas with his wife and two daughters.
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August 8, 2025
Invictus is the conclusion to what was originally to be a trilogy but is now just the first main arc in an ongoing series, and it's another of those rare gems of indie publishing. If you enjoy dark and gritty, reality-based thrillers, or authors like Jack Carr, than Harrison Kone will be a must read. David Shaw, a Marine Raider whose sense of duty and loyalty ultimately draws him into a world of global espionage and crime, and mercenaries and terrorists, and politics and betrayal, is a compelling, grounded, and human protagonist, but he's also just one cog of an ensemble cast of diverse and richly developed characters. Harrison Kone is one of those rare authors who immerse you in both realistic and violent action scenes as well as the human drama, and readers will be happy that he decided to extend the series beyond the initial trilogy while maybe also hoping to see the Marine Raider universe expand to include novels staring characters like Roy Wyatt or Laila Malik. Harrison Kone is definitely a talented and underrated author who deserves more exposure. Go back to Saber Down and read the whole series today and await his new books .
June 25, 2025
Invictus reviewed
Mr. Kone has developed an excellent read in his three volume David Shaw series .
Each book can be a stand alone read, cohesive in plot, intrinsic details , and character development, filled with highly believable action , with the entire series bringing the reader to appreciate Mr. Kone's command of his craft .
Highly enjoyable , anticipating to read more of his offerings in the hopefully near future.
Mr. Kone has developed an excellent read in his three volume David Shaw series .
Each book can be a stand alone read, cohesive in plot, intrinsic details , and character development, filled with highly believable action , with the entire series bringing the reader to appreciate Mr. Kone's command of his craft .
Highly enjoyable , anticipating to read more of his offerings in the hopefully near future.
September 4, 2025
Better than most!!
It's always a delight when a book, and author, exceeds your expectations. Strong characters, intriguing plotting, and real human emotion places this series at the pinnacle of a lifetime of reading action fiction. Can't wait for book four and any other effort from this author.
It's always a delight when a book, and author, exceeds your expectations. Strong characters, intriguing plotting, and real human emotion places this series at the pinnacle of a lifetime of reading action fiction. Can't wait for book four and any other effort from this author.
April 14, 2025
A very good book!
I have read all three books and they all were very good in this one you better have a hanky ready or a tissue because you will laughter and you will cry! Harrison kone writes good books!
I have read all three books and they all were very good in this one you better have a hanky ready or a tissue because you will laughter and you will cry! Harrison kone writes good books!
May 19, 2025
REALLY enjoyed this series
I'm amazed that this author can write so many fantastic novels, I hope that he never stops writing. His books are some of the best Entertainment I have read and worth the time to read them. Thank you for a very fun entertaining read.
I'm amazed that this author can write so many fantastic novels, I hope that he never stops writing. His books are some of the best Entertainment I have read and worth the time to read them. Thank you for a very fun entertaining read.
September 25, 2024
Another hit
Another hit from the author! I love the realism that makes the characters feel and their ability overcome adverse problems and situations.
Another hit from the author! I love the realism that makes the characters feel and their ability overcome adverse problems and situations.
October 1, 2025
exciting and informing
excellent read. well thought out and great ending. will keep this author on my list of great . Enjoy the show
excellent read. well thought out and great ending. will keep this author on my list of great . Enjoy the show
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