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A HOSTILE STATE an action-packed, high-octane thriller
‘The combination of pulse-pounding suspense, delicious twists, and daring heroes, makes for a highly satisfying read.’ Booklist
They thought they could take him out. Now he's coming for them. It’s all guns blazing and no rules.
Marc Portman — codename Watchman — is deep in Lebanon on what’s meant to be a simple meet-and-collect assignment.
But when a sniper opens fire and a kill team closes in, Portman realises someone has betrayed him.
Trapped in the remote Beqaa Valley with no backup and the CIA silent, Portman is forced off the grid.
This was no random ambush. His mission has been compromised, his identity leaked — and Portman suspects the Russians are all over it.
Outnumbered, outgunned, and left for dead, he’s forced to go on the offensive. Because in a game with no rules, there’s only one way out . . . and it’s through a hail of bullets.
Packed with non-stop action, political intrigue, and razor-sharp suspense. A Hostile State is perfect for fans of Lee Child, Vince Flynn, Mark Dawson, Brad Thor and Dan Latus.
MEET THE MERCENARY
A mercenary by trade, he’s the kind of professional who operates in the shadows doing what others can’t (or won’t). He provides protection in hostile situations, working in the background and making sure to stay off the record. Often the people he's guarding have no idea he's there. He’s got his checking his weapon before every job, always travelling with a backup plan, and a backup plan for that backup plan.
Always ten steps ahead, no one knows his real name. His friends — not that he has many — call him Portman.
SEE WHY READERS LOVE A HOSTILE STATE:
‘A diabolically clever plot. Fans of Magson's Marc Portman series know they can count on pulse-pounding action and plenty of surprising twists, and Magson delivers both.’ Booklist
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Yet another excellent thriller in the Marc Portman series by author Adrian Magson.’ Tim
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was at the edge of my seat, staying awake at night to finish reading, I could not put it down!’ ChristoK
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great book. Great writer.’ Kindle Customer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved everything about it and will definitely read more.’ Wanda
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘You will never go wrong reading one of Magson’s books.’ Abibliofob.
They thought they could take him out. Now he's coming for them. It’s all guns blazing and no rules.
Marc Portman — codename Watchman — is deep in Lebanon on what’s meant to be a simple meet-and-collect assignment.
But when a sniper opens fire and a kill team closes in, Portman realises someone has betrayed him.
Trapped in the remote Beqaa Valley with no backup and the CIA silent, Portman is forced off the grid.
This was no random ambush. His mission has been compromised, his identity leaked — and Portman suspects the Russians are all over it.
Outnumbered, outgunned, and left for dead, he’s forced to go on the offensive. Because in a game with no rules, there’s only one way out . . . and it’s through a hail of bullets.
Packed with non-stop action, political intrigue, and razor-sharp suspense. A Hostile State is perfect for fans of Lee Child, Vince Flynn, Mark Dawson, Brad Thor and Dan Latus.
MEET THE MERCENARY
A mercenary by trade, he’s the kind of professional who operates in the shadows doing what others can’t (or won’t). He provides protection in hostile situations, working in the background and making sure to stay off the record. Often the people he's guarding have no idea he's there. He’s got his checking his weapon before every job, always travelling with a backup plan, and a backup plan for that backup plan.
Always ten steps ahead, no one knows his real name. His friends — not that he has many — call him Portman.
SEE WHY READERS LOVE A HOSTILE STATE:
‘A diabolically clever plot. Fans of Magson's Marc Portman series know they can count on pulse-pounding action and plenty of surprising twists, and Magson delivers both.’ Booklist
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Yet another excellent thriller in the Marc Portman series by author Adrian Magson.’ Tim
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was at the edge of my seat, staying awake at night to finish reading, I could not put it down!’ ChristoK
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great book. Great writer.’ Kindle Customer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved everything about it and will definitely read more.’ Wanda
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘You will never go wrong reading one of Magson’s books.’ Abibliofob.
313 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 27, 2025
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About the author
Adrian Magson
47 books94 followersAdrian Magson is a British crime-writer, his books often involve conspiracies, and have two repeating main characters - Riley Gavin, a young female investigative reporter, and Frank Palmer, a former RMP (British Royal Military Policeman) now a private investigator.
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November 6, 2025
loved the books
Enjoyed the action ,the plots were believable and interesting. The locals and descriptions were so that you could imagine yourself being there.
Enjoyed the action ,the plots were believable and interesting. The locals and descriptions were so that you could imagine yourself being there.
November 13, 2025
This was a really enjoyable ride! The people responsible for the leaks were pretty obvious (at least to those of us reading) so that was no surprise. Although it looks like this could be the end of the road for The Watchman, I really hope not. Though as his cover has been blown, I'm not sure what he can do. If this to be the end of the road, I can only say that these books have been excellent reading.
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