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David Shaw #2
The Defection Protocol
A man on the run. A traitor on the loose. One last chance to set the record straight.
After months on the run for an assassination they call justice, David Shaw and Natalie Hale have built a new life in the shadows. But when a hit squad tracks them down in the Caribbean, it’s clear their enemies aren’t done with them yet. Someone with deep connections wants them dead—someone with the power to erase them for good.
That someone is Connor Roark. A dirty CIA officer with everything to lose, Roark has spent years operating in the darkest corners of international crime. Now, with his illicit enterprise crumbling, he’s tying up loose ends. And Shaw and Natalie are at the top of his list.
From the Caribbean to Washington, D.C., and deep into the criminal networks of the Mediterranean, Shaw and Natalie are chasing one exposing Roark’s true allegiance. But with time running out, they may only have one last shot to stop him before he wreaks havoc on an unprecedented scale.
In The Defection Protocol, explosive action meets razor-sharp realism in a high-stakes military thriller where one unstoppable hero fights against all odds.
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Praise for The Defection
"An outstanding read!” —John Lovell, Bestselling author of The Warrior Poet Way, Founder of the Warrior Poet Society
"Great story line with plenty of hidden gems of action and suspense. I can't wait to read the next one." —SGM (R) Kyle Lamb, author of Leadership in the Shadows, President of Viking Tactics, Delta Force
After months on the run for an assassination they call justice, David Shaw and Natalie Hale have built a new life in the shadows. But when a hit squad tracks them down in the Caribbean, it’s clear their enemies aren’t done with them yet. Someone with deep connections wants them dead—someone with the power to erase them for good.
That someone is Connor Roark. A dirty CIA officer with everything to lose, Roark has spent years operating in the darkest corners of international crime. Now, with his illicit enterprise crumbling, he’s tying up loose ends. And Shaw and Natalie are at the top of his list.
From the Caribbean to Washington, D.C., and deep into the criminal networks of the Mediterranean, Shaw and Natalie are chasing one exposing Roark’s true allegiance. But with time running out, they may only have one last shot to stop him before he wreaks havoc on an unprecedented scale.
In The Defection Protocol, explosive action meets razor-sharp realism in a high-stakes military thriller where one unstoppable hero fights against all odds.
______________________
Praise for The Defection
"An outstanding read!” —John Lovell, Bestselling author of The Warrior Poet Way, Founder of the Warrior Poet Society
"Great story line with plenty of hidden gems of action and suspense. I can't wait to read the next one." —SGM (R) Kyle Lamb, author of Leadership in the Shadows, President of Viking Tactics, Delta Force
- GenresFiction
1 pages, Audio CD
Published November 25, 2025
About the author
Harrison Kone
23 books23 followersHarrison is ardently committed to story and narrative, that a good narrative is driven by believable and compelling characters whose struggles are sincere, difficult, and meaningful. Story has spurred humanity into the greatest of endeavors, and valuable contribution is made to the larger human narrative with the telling of a good story.
Inspired by the great stories of Tolkien, Pressfield, Dumas, and others, Harrison strives to build on the foundation of humanity’s story to inspire to action, provoke to thought, and call to integrity all who choose to read his work. His gratitude to you is sincere and deep.
Harrison lives in Florida with his wife and two daughters.
Inspired by the great stories of Tolkien, Pressfield, Dumas, and others, Harrison strives to build on the foundation of humanity’s story to inspire to action, provoke to thought, and call to integrity all who choose to read his work. His gratitude to you is sincere and deep.
Harrison lives in Florida with his wife and two daughters.
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August 11, 2026
Exciting sequel
I am really enjoying this series. The breadth of characters are well done and pull you in. The fast pacing and action puts the thrill in thriller. The tactics are plausible and well thought out.
I'm very glad I discovered the series when multiple volumes were out because the ending makes you want to jump right in. Can't wait to see what's next.
I am really enjoying this series. The breadth of characters are well done and pull you in. The fast pacing and action puts the thrill in thriller. The tactics are plausible and well thought out.
I'm very glad I discovered the series when multiple volumes were out because the ending makes you want to jump right in. Can't wait to see what's next.
April 10, 2025
This is the second good book!
This is the second book and I am fixing to read the third book and they just get better and better you don't want to put them down if you like good action books I recommend these!
This is the second book and I am fixing to read the third book and they just get better and better you don't want to put them down if you like good action books I recommend these!
May 15, 2025
great series
I'm amazed that this author can write so many fantastic novels, I hope that he never stops writing. His books are some of the best Entertainment I have read and worth the time to read them. Thank you for a very fun entertaining read.
I'm amazed that this author can write so many fantastic novels, I hope that he never stops writing. His books are some of the best Entertainment I have read and worth the time to read them. Thank you for a very fun entertaining read.
June 27, 2026
Captivating
I had a hard time putting this book down, I finished it in under a week's time. The story kept me so into it, I could not put it down.
I had a hard time putting this book down, I finished it in under a week's time. The story kept me so into it, I could not put it down.
August 30, 2026
Amazing read
This book is so much better than the first one. I couldn't put it down. Lots of action and twists and turns made me forget about the whole world. I highly recommend it.
This book is so much better than the first one. I couldn't put it down. Lots of action and twists and turns made me forget about the whole world. I highly recommend it.
February 6, 2026
Harrison Kone writes a fantastic book. I would compare him to the greats of this genre, Jack Carr, Brad Thor, Tom Clancy.
His books are well researched and feel authentic. There are small details that he gets right, like calling a protectee a “principle”. The violence is graphic and real. The characters are great. I like that he chose a different path with his characters and made them MARSOC Raiders.
This book picked up right where the first book left off. It was great! It ended with a cliffhanger and I had to buy the next book immediately.
His books are well researched and feel authentic. There are small details that he gets right, like calling a protectee a “principle”. The violence is graphic and real. The characters are great. I like that he chose a different path with his characters and made them MARSOC Raiders.
This book picked up right where the first book left off. It was great! It ended with a cliffhanger and I had to buy the next book immediately.
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