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Sledgehammer: A Short Story
From New York Times bestselling authors Andrews & Wilson Sledghammer is a blistering, high-stakes thriller about redemption, sacrifice, and how far one man will go for family.
Mack Holland might as well have the word “former” tattooed across his chest. He’s a former Green Beret. A former CIA Ground Branch Team Leader. A former husband. A former father.
At least his dog, Blue, still appreciates him.
But when a black SUV with government plates crunches down the gravel driveway of his remote backwoods home, Mack’s quiet, post-operator life is shattered. The G-man who steps out brings news Mack never expected to his daughter Lindsey, officially dead and buried for five years, is alive. And she’s being held hostage in Syria.
With his frozen heart suddenly ablaze with hope, Mack reassembles his old Counter Terrorism team from Ground Branch. The mission is nearly impossible but so is stopping a father on a rescue. As the team plunges into enemy territory, Mack’s resolve—and his aging body—are pushed to the limit. Because bringing his daughter home will cost far more than he ever imagined.
Mack Holland might as well have the word “former” tattooed across his chest. He’s a former Green Beret. A former CIA Ground Branch Team Leader. A former husband. A former father.
At least his dog, Blue, still appreciates him.
But when a black SUV with government plates crunches down the gravel driveway of his remote backwoods home, Mack’s quiet, post-operator life is shattered. The G-man who steps out brings news Mack never expected to his daughter Lindsey, officially dead and buried for five years, is alive. And she’s being held hostage in Syria.
With his frozen heart suddenly ablaze with hope, Mack reassembles his old Counter Terrorism team from Ground Branch. The mission is nearly impossible but so is stopping a father on a rescue. As the team plunges into enemy territory, Mack’s resolve—and his aging body—are pushed to the limit. Because bringing his daughter home will cost far more than he ever imagined.
82 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 20, 2026
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January 31, 2026
Action Packed Short Story
Action packed.
Military story.
Good dialogue.
Sweet dog.
Fast paced.
I enjoyed this well written short story & recommend it.
Action packed.
Military story.
Good dialogue.
Sweet dog.
Fast paced.
I enjoyed this well written short story & recommend it.
January 29, 2026
Excellent Reading
All of Andrews and Wilsons books are the best Christian and faithful
military action books I have ever read. They keep your attention page after page. You DO NOT want to put the books down.
All of Andrews and Wilsons books are the best Christian and faithful
military action books I have ever read. They keep your attention page after page. You DO NOT want to put the books down.
January 24, 2026
Fast paced and exciting read
Andrews and Wilson are my favorite writing team. Their life experiences bring a level of authenticity and insight into the worlds of their characters and stories. I enjoyed this short story and was pulled in right away. Once again, good job, Gentlemen!
Andrews and Wilson are my favorite writing team. Their life experiences bring a level of authenticity and insight into the worlds of their characters and stories. I enjoyed this short story and was pulled in right away. Once again, good job, Gentlemen!
January 20, 2026
Fast Paced Thriller
Sledgehammer is an excellent story from Andrews & Wilson. What would you do for family? In this short story an old operator works to save his daughter. A thrilling story that leaves you wanting more Mack Holland. Sledgehammer could easily become a new hit series.
Sledgehammer is an excellent story from Andrews & Wilson. What would you do for family? In this short story an old operator works to save his daughter. A thrilling story that leaves you wanting more Mack Holland. Sledgehammer could easily become a new hit series.
January 26, 2026
This is the five-star rating system I use:
★★★★★ Great book! Can’t wait to read it again (and I will).
★★★★☆ Good book. I am glad I read this.
★★★☆☆ OK book. Nothing special but not bad.
★★☆☆☆ Not good. Why did I waste my time?
★☆☆☆☆ Lousy. I didn’t finish.
If for whatever reason, I go back and reread a good book, I will change the rating to five-star because I read it again.
★★★★★ Great book! Can’t wait to read it again (and I will).
★★★★☆ Good book. I am glad I read this.
★★★☆☆ OK book. Nothing special but not bad.
★★☆☆☆ Not good. Why did I waste my time?
★☆☆☆☆ Lousy. I didn’t finish.
If for whatever reason, I go back and reread a good book, I will change the rating to five-star because I read it again.
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