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Devil's Detail: A World War 3 Techno-Thriller Action Event
"Nick Ryan knows his craft, and his topic. His World War 3 stories are tightly-written, fast-moving, with great characters."
- LARRY BOND
Co-author of Tom Clancy's 'Red Storm Rising' and New York Times bestselling author of 'Red Phoenix'
The Devil’s Detail are a company-strength PMC (Private Military Company) comprising grizzled combat vets aged in their forties and fifties who have been recruited from America and allied countries. Funded and financed by the CEO of Devereaum Holdings, the Devils are tasked with protecting the company’s assets in Germany. They muster on the outskirts of Berlin – just as the Russian Army reaches the Polish border and the German capital becomes threatened.
Ordered on an innocuous mission to evacuate Devereaum Holdings civilian staff from a small border village south of the battlefront before the Russians attack, the Devil’s Detail soon find themselves fighting for their lives in a battle that could well decide the fate of the entire war effort in Europe.
- LARRY BOND
Co-author of Tom Clancy's 'Red Storm Rising' and New York Times bestselling author of 'Red Phoenix'
The Devil’s Detail are a company-strength PMC (Private Military Company) comprising grizzled combat vets aged in their forties and fifties who have been recruited from America and allied countries. Funded and financed by the CEO of Devereaum Holdings, the Devils are tasked with protecting the company’s assets in Germany. They muster on the outskirts of Berlin – just as the Russian Army reaches the Polish border and the German capital becomes threatened.
Ordered on an innocuous mission to evacuate Devereaum Holdings civilian staff from a small border village south of the battlefront before the Russians attack, the Devil’s Detail soon find themselves fighting for their lives in a battle that could well decide the fate of the entire war effort in Europe.
171 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 10, 2024
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March 22, 2025
FOGS, A group of retired veteran warriors, private contractors charged with evacuating civilians
With trucks filled with the Devil's Detail roared onto the west German hamlet on the Russian border. With enough room and supplies to evacuate 80 civilian employees from the town. About to be overrun by the advancing Russian armored Personnel Carriers, the bridge across the border river was being crossed by the first of 80 Russian APCs. With only 4 fire-and-forget missile launchers and a few reloads, the old men of the Devil's Detail fought to protect the town and its citizens from the surprise Russian incursion into Allied territory.
Authentic action and grim determination echo from every page. Impossible to put down until the last bullet flies, this war torn tale smells of violent death and bloody savaged bodies. Excellent displays of heroism amid loss and brutality fill every chapter. This is a great read!
With trucks filled with the Devil's Detail roared onto the west German hamlet on the Russian border. With enough room and supplies to evacuate 80 civilian employees from the town. About to be overrun by the advancing Russian armored Personnel Carriers, the bridge across the border river was being crossed by the first of 80 Russian APCs. With only 4 fire-and-forget missile launchers and a few reloads, the old men of the Devil's Detail fought to protect the town and its citizens from the surprise Russian incursion into Allied territory.
Authentic action and grim determination echo from every page. Impossible to put down until the last bullet flies, this war torn tale smells of violent death and bloody savaged bodies. Excellent displays of heroism amid loss and brutality fill every chapter. This is a great read!
February 22, 2025
Devil's Detail by Nick Ryan is an action-packed World War III techno-thriller that follows a battle-hardened group of veteran private military contractors on a high-stakes mission along the Poland-Germany border. What begins as a routine rescue operation quickly spirals into a deadly confrontation, testing these seasoned warriors' grit and survival instincts. Packed with relentless action, tactical combat, and a gritty portrayal of modern warfare, Devil’s Detail delivers a thrilling ride for fans of military adventure and PMC thrillers. As usual, this short book, which is under 200 pages, packs a punch. The book was so gripping that I finished it in a few hours.
December 29, 2025
Devils detail
Good storyline and a well researched book by Mr. Ryan. A fast read easy to read but hard,to put down. It was interesting to see how the soldiers even,though they were past there prime they fault as a team, there skills showed from there training,and they were willing to die to finish the mission. Can't wait to read others,by this,author.
Good storyline and a well researched book by Mr. Ryan. A fast read easy to read but hard,to put down. It was interesting to see how the soldiers even,though they were past there prime they fault as a team, there skills showed from there training,and they were willing to die to finish the mission. Can't wait to read others,by this,author.
January 17, 2025
An action packed adventure for a group of over the hill PMCs. Set on the border of Poland and Germany, this rescue operation turns deadly on this brave bunch of OGs. Couldn't put this down. Good reading. Very good writing. Seems to be well researched.
September 1, 2025
The Best
Nothing but praise for this read. Good plot, excellent character development and lots and lots of realistic action. This maintains this series high standards for military action. I recommend it highly.
Nothing but praise for this read. Good plot, excellent character development and lots and lots of realistic action. This maintains this series high standards for military action. I recommend it highly.
December 13, 2024
Another hit
Another hit from the author, the author does a great job of drawing the reader into his story. Do yourself a favor and read the collection of books.
Another hit from the author, the author does a great job of drawing the reader into his story. Do yourself a favor and read the collection of books.
December 14, 2024
fast read
Moves fast… darn good read .
Shows that old soldiers are not expendable, but valuable assets.
Actual US weapons are used and demonstrate ease of use.
Moves fast… darn good read .
Shows that old soldiers are not expendable, but valuable assets.
Actual US weapons are used and demonstrate ease of use.
January 11, 2025
Germany
Nicely written. Having been deployed on both the German and Polish borders it brought back memories weapons employment seemed realistic
Nicely written. Having been deployed on both the German and Polish borders it brought back memories weapons employment seemed realistic
March 16, 2025
More!
If you read Nick Ryan you know that this is more of the same. Excellent addition to the series! Can't wait for the next
If you read Nick Ryan you know that this is more of the same. Excellent addition to the series! Can't wait for the next
April 11, 2025
Devils Detail
Great story. Enjoyed
Fast Paced good read I believe everyone who enjoys a good thriller will like!
Nick Ryan has another good read
Great story. Enjoyed
Fast Paced good read I believe everyone who enjoys a good thriller will like!
Nick Ryan has another good read
May 10, 2025
Great work!
It was a great read. As an old veteran myself I thoroughly enjoyed
it. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to the next installment.
It was a great read. As an old veteran myself I thoroughly enjoyed
it. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to the next installment.
May 18, 2025
This one was awesome
I liked the development of the characters and the plot. The characters remind me of my fellow grunts back in the 70s. Page turner story for me.
I liked the development of the characters and the plot. The characters remind me of my fellow grunts back in the 70s. Page turner story for me.
August 3, 2025
Sic semper tyrannis
Good Read. Once again allied ingenuity saves the day, and Russia continues to live down to its description of “a third world country with nuclear weapons.”
Good Read. Once again allied ingenuity saves the day, and Russia continues to live down to its description of “a third world country with nuclear weapons.”
October 23, 2025
Well done!
Another tale of WW3 well done! I will be reading the rest of this series. I suggest that you should too.
Another tale of WW3 well done! I will be reading the rest of this series. I suggest that you should too.
December 13, 2024
Just love these books but horrific what happens with war friends ,comrades lost and the comradeship between the units .
Nick gets right to the heart of the story and can almost hear the guns and bombe exploding .
Great read and look forward to reading more .
Nick gets right to the heart of the story and can almost hear the guns and bombe exploding .
Great read and look forward to reading more .
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