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Die Trying
One piece of intel could blow up a treaty—and an operative's life—in this new black-ops thriller by the USA Today bestseller and "major talent" (Douglas Preston).
When Aaron "Uzi" Uziel, head of the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force, receives highly protected intelligence that has the potential to throw the Middle East into turmoil, the CIA orders him to stand down—the information could compromise sensitive negotiations. But after Uzi discovers that the intel carries implications that impact not only national security but his own life, career, and family, he cannot ignore it.
With such high stakes, Uzi enlists the assistance of FBI profiler Karen Vail and covert operatives Hector DeSantos and Alex Rusakov for a blacker-than-black mission as they travel halfway around the world to verify the intel. But when the mission, which reaches the upper echelons of the US government, turns deadly, Uzi and DeSantos must pull out all the stops to track down those responsible for engineering the venomous plan. Or they will die trying . . .
"An unrelenting, fast-paced, global-stakes machine of a thriller." —Thomas Perry, New York Times–bestselling author
"A riveting story of highly-placed treason and heroism . . . an outstanding read." —Stanley McChrystal, four-star general and commander, Joint Special Operations Command
Praise for the OPSIG Team Black novels
"A classic cat-and-mouse with enough twists to enthrall even the most veteran thriller reader." —David Baldacci, #1 New York Times–bestselling author
"A terrific thriller." —Lee Child
"A smart, complex novel that explodes from the pages." —Vince Flynn
"Enough edge-of-your-seat action sequences to fill a handful of Mission Impossible movies. . . . An undeniable page-turner." —Publishers Weekly
When Aaron "Uzi" Uziel, head of the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force, receives highly protected intelligence that has the potential to throw the Middle East into turmoil, the CIA orders him to stand down—the information could compromise sensitive negotiations. But after Uzi discovers that the intel carries implications that impact not only national security but his own life, career, and family, he cannot ignore it.
With such high stakes, Uzi enlists the assistance of FBI profiler Karen Vail and covert operatives Hector DeSantos and Alex Rusakov for a blacker-than-black mission as they travel halfway around the world to verify the intel. But when the mission, which reaches the upper echelons of the US government, turns deadly, Uzi and DeSantos must pull out all the stops to track down those responsible for engineering the venomous plan. Or they will die trying . . .
"An unrelenting, fast-paced, global-stakes machine of a thriller." —Thomas Perry, New York Times–bestselling author
"A riveting story of highly-placed treason and heroism . . . an outstanding read." —Stanley McChrystal, four-star general and commander, Joint Special Operations Command
Praise for the OPSIG Team Black novels
"A classic cat-and-mouse with enough twists to enthrall even the most veteran thriller reader." —David Baldacci, #1 New York Times–bestselling author
"A terrific thriller." —Lee Child
"A smart, complex novel that explodes from the pages." —Vince Flynn
"Enough edge-of-your-seat action sequences to fill a handful of Mission Impossible movies. . . . An undeniable page-turner." —Publishers Weekly
393 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 17, 2025
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About the author
Alan Jacobson
35 books333 followersALAN JACOBSON is the USA Today bestselling author of a dozen critically acclaimed, award-winning thrillers. His 20 years of research and training with the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit, DEA, US Marshals Service, ATF, Scotland Yard, SWAT, and the US military bring unparalleled realism to his stories and characters—prompting the San Francisco Chronicle to write that “Alan Jacobson researches his books like a good newspaper reporter and then pushes the envelope into reality more thoroughly than the typical crime novel could ever allow.”
Jacobson's series protagonist, FBI profiler Karen Vail, has resonated with both female and male readers and inspired Nelson DeMille, James Patterson, and Michael Connelly to call Vail one of the most compelling heroes in suspense fiction. Likewise, his OPSIG Team Black series has been lauded by real-life Navy SEALs.
Jacobson’s thrillers have been published internationally and several have been optioned by Hollywood.
Web: www.AlanJacobson.com
Facebook: Facebook.com/AlanJacobsonFans Instagram: alan.jacobson
Twitter: @JacobsonAlan
Jacobson's series protagonist, FBI profiler Karen Vail, has resonated with both female and male readers and inspired Nelson DeMille, James Patterson, and Michael Connelly to call Vail one of the most compelling heroes in suspense fiction. Likewise, his OPSIG Team Black series has been lauded by real-life Navy SEALs.
Jacobson’s thrillers have been published internationally and several have been optioned by Hollywood.
Web: www.AlanJacobson.com
Facebook: Facebook.com/AlanJacobsonFans Instagram: alan.jacobson
Twitter: @JacobsonAlan
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March 29, 2026
Plenty of action
This was another really good story in the series. There was a lot going on with multiple fronts but it may have been a little too much. While it was exciting I think each front could have been a book in itself and been developed better.
This was another really good story in the series. There was a lot going on with multiple fronts but it may have been a little too much. While it was exciting I think each front could have been a book in itself and been developed better.
June 23, 2025
Similar to other thrillers. Nothing new.
October 19, 2025
One of his best books. Really enjoyed it, thks
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