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Mark Cole #3
Beyond All Limits: Can America's Top Assassin Save the World from Total Annihilation?
The USS Gerald R. Ford is America's newest and most powerful aircraft carrier, an incredible mobile weapons platform that can spread US influence across the globe. But just as she is about to enter joint exercises with the Chinese navy, there is a military coup which results in a new Chinese government led by the megalomaniacal General Wu, who immediately orders the launch of the feared 'Eastern Wind' anti-ship missile.
The strike leaves the US carrier crippled in the middle of the East China Sea, her crew of thousands held hostage by further missile strikes. The US military is unable to respond, leaving China free to attack and reclaim Taiwan, with other nations also in Wu's sights.
Due to the threat of nuclear reprisals, US President Ellen Abrams cannot order a conventional military response, and so she calls on Force One, a shadowy covert action group led by Mark Cole, to avert this global catastrophe.
Against tremendous odds, Force One must infiltrate China, a police state home to the world's largest standing military, and rescue the remaining members of her old government from the depths of Beijing's Forbidden City, while Cole also tries to assassinate General Wu.
But when the situation further deteriorates, rumors of the secret 'Great Wall' project are confirmed - under the remote Taihang mountains is a five thousand mile tunnel network hiding China's huge nuclear stockpile, which Wu now controls.
And Cole knows that if he doesn't stop the man in time, it won't be just the crew of the USS Ford that is at risk; the whole world will be threatened with total annihilation.
The strike leaves the US carrier crippled in the middle of the East China Sea, her crew of thousands held hostage by further missile strikes. The US military is unable to respond, leaving China free to attack and reclaim Taiwan, with other nations also in Wu's sights.
Due to the threat of nuclear reprisals, US President Ellen Abrams cannot order a conventional military response, and so she calls on Force One, a shadowy covert action group led by Mark Cole, to avert this global catastrophe.
Against tremendous odds, Force One must infiltrate China, a police state home to the world's largest standing military, and rescue the remaining members of her old government from the depths of Beijing's Forbidden City, while Cole also tries to assassinate General Wu.
But when the situation further deteriorates, rumors of the secret 'Great Wall' project are confirmed - under the remote Taihang mountains is a five thousand mile tunnel network hiding China's huge nuclear stockpile, which Wu now controls.
And Cole knows that if he doesn't stop the man in time, it won't be just the crew of the USS Ford that is at risk; the whole world will be threatened with total annihilation.
543 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 12, 2014
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About the author
J.T. Brannan
82 books90 followersJT Brannan is the Bradford-born author of ORIGIN, EXTINCTION, STOP AT NOTHING and DESTRUCTIVE THOUGHTS (Short Story).
Trained as a British Army officer at Sandhurst, before deciding to pursue a writing career, he is a former national Karate champion and doorman.
He now writes full-time, and teaches martial arts in Harrogate, where he lives with his wife and two young children.
He is currently working on his next novel.
Trained as a British Army officer at Sandhurst, before deciding to pursue a writing career, he is a former national Karate champion and doorman.
He now writes full-time, and teaches martial arts in Harrogate, where he lives with his wife and two young children.
He is currently working on his next novel.
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May 13, 2016
Beyond all limits
Yet one more of the unbelievable Mark Cole adventures with the hero even more than the Hollywood legends of Stallone or Schwarzenegger in his ability to function above and beyond even when savagely beaten by physically superior enemies. Fortunately good reading for entertainment.
Yet one more of the unbelievable Mark Cole adventures with the hero even more than the Hollywood legends of Stallone or Schwarzenegger in his ability to function above and beyond even when savagely beaten by physically superior enemies. Fortunately good reading for entertainment.
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May 13, 2015Well written and flowed smoothly. I liked it and look forward to the next edition.
This book got me hooked early. The story line was well developed and the plot was interesting.
A good quick read.
This book got me hooked early. The story line was well developed and the plot was interesting.
A good quick read.
July 23, 2016
A very complex and interesting plot!
Mark and his team of exceptionally prepared men and woman strike to rescue the political leaders of China and eliminate the leader of a military coup. This is no simple task in the heart of Beijing.
Mark and his team of exceptionally prepared men and woman strike to rescue the political leaders of China and eliminate the leader of a military coup. This is no simple task in the heart of Beijing.
July 1, 2017
Beyond All Limits: a Mark Cole Thriller
Mark and his hand picked team have recovered from their last mission and are tasked for their biggest mission so far. China has attacked and disabled a U.S. Navy Carrier and is holding not only the ships 4000 personnel hostage, but refuses to let the injured be taken off the ship. In addition a military coup has taken not only the former government officials, but also all other countries personnel hostage as well. Cole's new mission, take out the new dictator, General Wu and rescue the hostages before General Wu starts WW 3 or uses nuclear weapons to eradicate the world. The plot will give you nightmares and the action will keep you turning pages. Once again, what our military men and women face and overcome keeping the peace can't be honored enough.
Mark and his hand picked team have recovered from their last mission and are tasked for their biggest mission so far. China has attacked and disabled a U.S. Navy Carrier and is holding not only the ships 4000 personnel hostage, but refuses to let the injured be taken off the ship. In addition a military coup has taken not only the former government officials, but also all other countries personnel hostage as well. Cole's new mission, take out the new dictator, General Wu and rescue the hostages before General Wu starts WW 3 or uses nuclear weapons to eradicate the world. The plot will give you nightmares and the action will keep you turning pages. Once again, what our military men and women face and overcome keeping the peace can't be honored enough.
April 2, 2022
dumber
All of Brannon‘s books are dumb but somwwhat entertaining. After all there’s really not many good books on kindle unlimited. This one started off so bad I had to bail out about 50 pages in. The ship is being attacked by a Mach 10 missile, some kind of bizarre hybrid of a ballistic missile a hypersonic cruise, which makes no sense at all. But even less is when it says that the captain of the ship hears the missile approaching. Apparently the author doesn’t know that Mach 10 means 10 times speed of sound. But the author up this stupidity quotient with a plot based on a bizarre aryan gang that is simply ridiculous.
All of Brannon‘s books are dumb but somwwhat entertaining. After all there’s really not many good books on kindle unlimited. This one started off so bad I had to bail out about 50 pages in. The ship is being attacked by a Mach 10 missile, some kind of bizarre hybrid of a ballistic missile a hypersonic cruise, which makes no sense at all. But even less is when it says that the captain of the ship hears the missile approaching. Apparently the author doesn’t know that Mach 10 means 10 times speed of sound. But the author up this stupidity quotient with a plot based on a bizarre aryan gang that is simply ridiculous.
January 13, 2018
Fast paced action with a unique plot
The story opened up quickly and the action was ongoing. This book could become a first class movie. I will certainly look for more by J.T. Brannan
The story opened up quickly and the action was ongoing. This book could become a first class movie. I will certainly look for more by J.T. Brannan
May 9, 2018
A new China, a new operation for the Mark Cole crew.
This story moves along rapidly. It sticks to the point in a way that keeps the reader ,or,myself rapt with attention.
This story moves along rapidly. It sticks to the point in a way that keeps the reader ,or,myself rapt with attention.
November 29, 2014
Excellent read
This is an outstanding book. Excellent read. Very tough to put down. Was very well written. The story was very real as close as possible to what are special force's can do. A must read.
This is an outstanding book. Excellent read. Very tough to put down. Was very well written. The story was very real as close as possible to what are special force's can do. A must read.
December 8, 2014
J.T Brannan, another exciting Author I've found on Kindle Unlimited.
I've read all three of the Mark Cole Thrillers, and loved the character and the stories. Try them ! You'll enjoy them too
I've read all three of the Mark Cole Thrillers, and loved the character and the stories. Try them ! You'll enjoy them too
May 19, 2016
Action driven thriller, high octane!
Intense, action driven hero. Insurmountable odds, hero is driven, to say the least...strong writing, smooth transition, vivid scenes in graphic detail. Good fast read!
Intense, action driven hero. Insurmountable odds, hero is driven, to say the least...strong writing, smooth transition, vivid scenes in graphic detail. Good fast read!
June 21, 2016
Aptly named
I prefer action adventure novel's with a more reality. This like some video games goes far beyond, time and time again.
I prefer action adventure novel's with a more reality. This like some video games goes far beyond, time and time again.
August 24, 2016
As Good As It Gets
I am in the process of reading the entire series and each book is better than the last....Outstanding reads! Good 2go
I am in the process of reading the entire series and each book is better than the last....Outstanding reads! Good 2go
October 13, 2016
very good!!!
April 30, 2017
Predictable fight scenes overall entertaining
I enjoy seeing how Mark Cole will get out of danger. Looking forward to the next book. What happens when Abrams presidency ends
I enjoy seeing how Mark Cole will get out of danger. Looking forward to the next book. What happens when Abrams presidency ends
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