Covert Characters and Places Every mission has ghosts. Every team has secrets. Every place hides a story. Step inside the classified world of the Covert Ops series—where loyalty is earned in blood and silence is a survival skill. This isn’t just background. It’s battlefield intelligence. And now, it’s declassified.
From bestselling military thriller author Steve Barker comes the ultimate companion to his explosive Covert Ops universe—a field dossier of the soldiers, informants, allies, and enemies who shape every mission. Across six high-octane novels, Barker’s covert-ops team—veterans forged in the shadows—execute missions that blur the line between justice and vengeance. This guide takes you deeper than ever before into their the scars, the secrets, and the battlegrounds that define them. Inside, you’ll
Steve “S3” – Explosives expert and field commander with a haunted past and an unshakable moral code.Lucy “SK” – Intelligence operative, sniper, and master interrogator seeking redemption from her dark past.George “GD” – Steady-handed marksman shaped by loyalty, loss, and the rules of precision warfare.Derek “DR” – Communications expert who keeps the team connected when chaos strikes.Simon “ST” – Veteran transport and mechanical genius who keeps their operations moving.You’ll also uncover the shadows they face—arms dealers, mercenaries, cartel leaders, and traitors whose ambitions threaten to ignite global conflict. Every adversary has a motive. Every ally has limits. But Covert Characters and Places goes beyond people—it’s a tactical map of their world. From the Caribbean’s sunlit deception to Europe’s cold alleys, from desert compounds to neon-soaked ports, every setting is more than scenery—it’s a live theatre of war, layered with betrayal, history, and danger. Explore locations The Island Breeze Café – Where deals are made under the hum of ceiling fans.The Siren’s Call – A beach bar where information flows faster than the drinks.America Woods – A hidden base where silence and death share the same coordinates.Mano Island – A prison of oil, greed, and ghosts of the forgotten.Each entry comes loaded with context, strategy, and atmosphere, giving fans and writers alike a window into the meticulous world-building that fuels the Covert Ops saga. This is the book behind the series—the classified intel that connects every operation, every target, every ghost in the file. Perfect for fans of Tom Clancy, Chris Ryan, and Mark Greaney, this dossier is your mission sharp, grounded, and utterly gripping. The deeper you go, the darker it gets. The mission continues.