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Wick: Sentinel
One surveillance op. Three assassins. No backup. Welcome to Prague.
One photograph destroyed Sam Wick's military career. Now Task Force 77 owns what's left.
They gave him a eight years in Leavenworth, or become their ghost. He chose the shadows.
Sam Wick doesn't exist on any official record. He's a weapon pointed at problems governments can't solve — trained to kill efficiently and disappear completely.
His second mission for TF-77 sends him into Prague's medieval streets, hunting an arms dealer selling death to Syrian children. But Czech intelligence knows he's coming. The surveillance is blown. And Wick finds himself trapped in ancient alleyways with nothing but tourist cover and the brutal skills TF-77 burned into his bones.
Three trained killers. One medieval stone coffin of a city. Zero backup.
His second mission. Their first mistake was thinking he'd go quietly.
Time to find out if ghosts can bleed.
---About Wick
Every legend has a beginning. Wick's is classified.
Before Sam Wick became the ghost that governments deny and enemies pray they never see, he was new. Raw talent, zero margin for error, and a handler who expected him to figure it out or not come back.
These are those early ops, the ones that built him. Hostile embassies. Cartel strongholds. Former allies turned traitors. From the Swiss Alps to the Venezuelan underworld, each mission is standalone, self-contained, and brutal. Wick follows one complete the mission. At any cost.
Fast, relentless, and unflinchingly real. This is where the legend began.
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What readers are saying about Chase Austin
"Brutal, beautiful, and utterly uncompromising. This is thriller writing at its finest."
"A gut-punch examination of what it really means to keep people safe."
"John le Carré meets Jason Bourne in the most emotionally devastating way possible."
One photograph destroyed Sam Wick's military career. Now Task Force 77 owns what's left.
They gave him a eight years in Leavenworth, or become their ghost. He chose the shadows.
Sam Wick doesn't exist on any official record. He's a weapon pointed at problems governments can't solve — trained to kill efficiently and disappear completely.
His second mission for TF-77 sends him into Prague's medieval streets, hunting an arms dealer selling death to Syrian children. But Czech intelligence knows he's coming. The surveillance is blown. And Wick finds himself trapped in ancient alleyways with nothing but tourist cover and the brutal skills TF-77 burned into his bones.
Three trained killers. One medieval stone coffin of a city. Zero backup.
His second mission. Their first mistake was thinking he'd go quietly.
Time to find out if ghosts can bleed.
---About Wick
Every legend has a beginning. Wick's is classified.
Before Sam Wick became the ghost that governments deny and enemies pray they never see, he was new. Raw talent, zero margin for error, and a handler who expected him to figure it out or not come back.
These are those early ops, the ones that built him. Hostile embassies. Cartel strongholds. Former allies turned traitors. From the Swiss Alps to the Venezuelan underworld, each mission is standalone, self-contained, and brutal. Wick follows one complete the mission. At any cost.
Fast, relentless, and unflinchingly real. This is where the legend began.
--
What readers are saying about Chase Austin
"Brutal, beautiful, and utterly uncompromising. This is thriller writing at its finest."
"A gut-punch examination of what it really means to keep people safe."
"John le Carré meets Jason Bourne in the most emotionally devastating way possible."
121 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 22, 2026
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April 29, 2026
Wick: Sentinel - a review by Rosemary Kenny.
This is where the legend began - the actions and decisions that led him to join TF-77 covert ops organisation...so secret even its creators disavow all knowledge of it or its espionage missions.
Given the 'lesser of two evils' choice, Sam Wick is born and hardened into an elite operative, that sees him in action in Prague - and walk away injured but satisfied he's completed his mission.
A very brief case history that's a little repetitive in its phraseology at times, but still well-written and full of action, so why not try Wick: Sentinel today!
This is where the legend began - the actions and decisions that led him to join TF-77 covert ops organisation...so secret even its creators disavow all knowledge of it or its espionage missions.
Given the 'lesser of two evils' choice, Sam Wick is born and hardened into an elite operative, that sees him in action in Prague - and walk away injured but satisfied he's completed his mission.
A very brief case history that's a little repetitive in its phraseology at times, but still well-written and full of action, so why not try Wick: Sentinel today!
April 25, 2026
An interesting and informative short story giving a snapshot glimpse into the transformation of former life of Army Major Ryan Walker, now Sam Wick, into a TF 77 operative. It's made more interesting by the realisation by Wick that his enforced joining was no accident teasing the reader with what could happen as a result of this discovery. All this information is wrapped around the central story of Wick's violent action in Prague.
I received an ARC copy but the views are my own.
I received an ARC copy but the views are my own.
April 28, 2026
The beginning of Sam Wick (The Ghost) with a good storyline and a really strong main character. Plenty of non-stop action and good character building. Very enjoyable read and one I would highly recommend.
April 24, 2026
Intense!
The beginning of the Wick I know and love. I couldn't put it down!
Fast paced, short read to show what shaped Wick into the immovable force that he is now.
Loved it!
The beginning of the Wick I know and love. I couldn't put it down!
Fast paced, short read to show what shaped Wick into the immovable force that he is now.
Loved it!
April 25, 2026
Very good short story
You’ll want to get to know Sam Wick during the first days with TF77. Great read, highly recommended
You’ll want to get to know Sam Wick during the first days with TF77. Great read, highly recommended
April 26, 2026
Good short read
Short novella but action from page one . We all know the leading character and his associates and what to expect !. You will not be disappointed
Short novella but action from page one . We all know the leading character and his associates and what to expect !. You will not be disappointed
April 27, 2026
A really good start to this fast paced & action packed adventure! Good energy & action, a really good military thriller, I will be sure to read more in this series!
May 1, 2026
What is Sam to do, no choice but to help. His career is in danger. Filled with action and surprises to keep you intrigued until the very last word. Amazing beginning to a new series.
May 2, 2026
OMG...awesome! The start of an amazing series.
July 14, 2026
Five Stars
A great short story. Action packed and almost impossible to put the book down. I am looking forward to reading a lot more about Sam Wick ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A great short story. Action packed and almost impossible to put the book down. I am looking forward to reading a lot more about Sam Wick ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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