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Jake Mercer #12
Absolute War
“Thriller writing at its best.”
--Midwest Book Review (Any Means Necessary)
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From the #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author Jack Mars (with over 10,000 five-star reviews) comes a groundbreaking new political thriller when the President of the United States or his family are threatened, it is up to Jake Mercer, former Marine sniper turned Secret Service agent, to protect them from dangers—both foreign and domestic.
When the President's nuclear football—a briefcase containing launch codes—is stolen during a European trip, Secret Service Agent Jake Mercer must recover it before catastrophe strikes. With global warfare hanging in the balance, Jake races against time while protecting the President in an increasingly unstable situation.
“Thriller enthusiasts who relish the precise execution of an international thriller, but who seek the psychological depth and believability of a protagonist who simultaneously fields professional and personal life challenges, will find this a gripping story that's hard to put down.”
--Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Any Means Necessary)
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“One of the best thrillers I have read this year. The plot is intelligent and will keep you hooked from the beginning. The author did a superb job creating a set of characters who are fully developed and very much enjoyable. I can hardly wait for the sequel.”
--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Any Means Necessary)
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ABSOLUTE WAR is the twelfth book in a new series by #1 bestselling and critically acclaimed author Jack Mars, whose books have received over 10,000 five-star reviews and ratings. The series begins with ABSOLUTE THREAT (book #1).
A gripping and unpredictable political thriller, the Jake Mercer series is a page-turning action series that will leave you unable to put it down. This fresh and exciting action hero will have you turning pages late into the night, and fans of Brad Taylor, Vince Flynn, and Tom Clancy are sure to fall in love.
Future books in the series are also available!
--Midwest Book Review (Any Means Necessary)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
From the #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author Jack Mars (with over 10,000 five-star reviews) comes a groundbreaking new political thriller when the President of the United States or his family are threatened, it is up to Jake Mercer, former Marine sniper turned Secret Service agent, to protect them from dangers—both foreign and domestic.
When the President's nuclear football—a briefcase containing launch codes—is stolen during a European trip, Secret Service Agent Jake Mercer must recover it before catastrophe strikes. With global warfare hanging in the balance, Jake races against time while protecting the President in an increasingly unstable situation.
“Thriller enthusiasts who relish the precise execution of an international thriller, but who seek the psychological depth and believability of a protagonist who simultaneously fields professional and personal life challenges, will find this a gripping story that's hard to put down.”
--Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Any Means Necessary)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“One of the best thrillers I have read this year. The plot is intelligent and will keep you hooked from the beginning. The author did a superb job creating a set of characters who are fully developed and very much enjoyable. I can hardly wait for the sequel.”
--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Any Means Necessary)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
ABSOLUTE WAR is the twelfth book in a new series by #1 bestselling and critically acclaimed author Jack Mars, whose books have received over 10,000 five-star reviews and ratings. The series begins with ABSOLUTE THREAT (book #1).
A gripping and unpredictable political thriller, the Jake Mercer series is a page-turning action series that will leave you unable to put it down. This fresh and exciting action hero will have you turning pages late into the night, and fans of Brad Taylor, Vince Flynn, and Tom Clancy are sure to fall in love.
Future books in the series are also available!
198 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 20, 2025
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Jack Mars
259 books668 followersJack Mars is author of the bestselling LUKE STONE thriller series, which include the suspense thrillers ANY MEANS NECESSARY (book #1), OATH OF OFFICE (book #2) and SITUATION ROOM (book #3).
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March 8, 2025
Impossible
Superhuman is what the CAT team and Jake Mercer were called and I would agree. Of course the good guys win through LUCK and brute force and Jake survives an impossible helicopter “ride”.
Superhuman is what the CAT team and Jake Mercer were called and I would agree. Of course the good guys win through LUCK and brute force and Jake survives an impossible helicopter “ride”.
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