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Pike Logan #10.5
The Target
Retired Delta Force officer Brad Taylor’s thrilling new short story takes us back to before the Taskforce was created, revealing the origins of Israeli agents Aaron and Shoshana as they are tasked with eliminating a former Nazi officer hiding in plain sight.
Includes an exclusive preview of Brad Taylor’s eleventh Pike Logan thriller, Ring of Fire, coming December 27, 2016.
1998. A year after a disastrous mission in Amman, Jordan, Israeli operative Aaron Bergman and his Samson team feel more like outcasts than ever. Fearful that his team is about to be disbanded, Aaron is thrown another curve: a cast-off operative named Shoshana, who nobody in the Mossad trusts, and who all feel is a traitor. When the new commander of the Mossad summons them immediately after being sworn in, Aaron’s fears are confirmed. The team is cut free from the Mossad but not from serving their new leader.
Unsanctioned by the Israeli government, their mission is to assassinate a Nazi murderer from Auschwitz: a man who stood guard on the wall of death and has since escaped to Argentina, and who is running a lucrative business with his sons. When Aaron and Shoshana accept the mission, it sets them on a collision course with an active operation involving a reborn Nazi web intertwined with Iran, forcing the pair to trust each other as the evil they were tasked with destroying sets its sights on one last strike against Israel no one sees coming.
Includes an exclusive preview of Brad Taylor’s eleventh Pike Logan thriller, Ring of Fire, coming December 27, 2016.
1998. A year after a disastrous mission in Amman, Jordan, Israeli operative Aaron Bergman and his Samson team feel more like outcasts than ever. Fearful that his team is about to be disbanded, Aaron is thrown another curve: a cast-off operative named Shoshana, who nobody in the Mossad trusts, and who all feel is a traitor. When the new commander of the Mossad summons them immediately after being sworn in, Aaron’s fears are confirmed. The team is cut free from the Mossad but not from serving their new leader.
Unsanctioned by the Israeli government, their mission is to assassinate a Nazi murderer from Auschwitz: a man who stood guard on the wall of death and has since escaped to Argentina, and who is running a lucrative business with his sons. When Aaron and Shoshana accept the mission, it sets them on a collision course with an active operation involving a reborn Nazi web intertwined with Iran, forcing the pair to trust each other as the evil they were tasked with destroying sets its sights on one last strike against Israel no one sees coming.
109 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 8, 2016
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About the author
Brad Taylor
48 books2,543 followersBrad Taylor served for more than twenty-one years in the U.S. Army, retiring in 2010 as a Special Forces Lieutenant colonel. During that time he held numerous infantry and special operations positions, including eight years in 1st Special Forces Operations Detachment—Delta, popularly known as the Delta Force, where he commanded multiple troops and a squadron.
He has conducted operations in support of U.S. national interests in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other classified locations. His final military post was as Assistant Professor of Military Science at The Citadel. He holds a master's of science in defense analysis with a concentration in irregular warfare from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA.
When not writing, Brad serves as a security consultant on asymmetric threats to various agencies. He currently lives in Charleston, SC, with his wife and two daughters.
He has conducted operations in support of U.S. national interests in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other classified locations. His final military post was as Assistant Professor of Military Science at The Citadel. He holds a master's of science in defense analysis with a concentration in irregular warfare from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA.
When not writing, Brad serves as a security consultant on asymmetric threats to various agencies. He currently lives in Charleston, SC, with his wife and two daughters.
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January 11, 2022
In Brad Taylor short story The Target we learn about Aron and Soshana backstory. I love this short story. Aron and Soshana are two of my other fav characters beside Pike Jennifer. It was superb audiobook to listen to
June 22, 2025
Powerful short.
January 31, 2023
Audiobook Review - This Brad Taylor short story takes place before the task force was formed and features the Mossad agents. It takes place in 1998. The Samson Team, Aaron Bergman and Daniel, are sent off to Argentina on an “unsanctioned” mission to assassinate a Nazi murderer from Auschwitz. A new team member has been assigned to the mission, Shoshana a disgraced female agent. Shoshana discovers a Nazi web interwoven with Iran that is planning a strike against Israel. To intervene Aaron and Daniel will need to trust Shoshana. Shoshana displays loyalty, endurance and skill. The story is well written and action packed. It is a two and a half hour short story so the pace is rapid. Erik Signer does a good job narrating.
February 3, 2020
What a great short story. Tells us about the history of these two Jewish fighters...Aaron and Shoshana. Very enlightening and a very good read. You don't need to read any of the other books to enjoy this short story.
December 7, 2016
This is the first time I have read a book by Brad Taylor. Several people have recommended his books to me. I thought I would use this short story to sample his writing. Taylor is a retired Delta Force Officer who writes military thrillers. This is book #10.5 in the Pike Logan Series.
This short story takes place before the task force was formed and features the Mossad agents. It takes place in 1998. The Samson Team, Aaron Bergman and Daniel, are sent off to Argentina on an “unsanctioned” mission to assassinate a Nazi murderer from Auschwitz. A new team member has been assigned to the mission, Shoshana a disgraced agent. Shoshana discovers a Nazi web interwoven with Iran that is planning a strike against Israel. To intervene Aaron and Daniel will need to trust Shoshana. Shoshana displays loyalty, endurance and skill.
The story is well written and action packed. It is a short story so the pace is rapid.
Erik Signer does a good job narrating the story. Singer is a stage actor and audiobook narrator.
This short story takes place before the task force was formed and features the Mossad agents. It takes place in 1998. The Samson Team, Aaron Bergman and Daniel, are sent off to Argentina on an “unsanctioned” mission to assassinate a Nazi murderer from Auschwitz. A new team member has been assigned to the mission, Shoshana a disgraced agent. Shoshana discovers a Nazi web interwoven with Iran that is planning a strike against Israel. To intervene Aaron and Daniel will need to trust Shoshana. Shoshana displays loyalty, endurance and skill.
The story is well written and action packed. It is a short story so the pace is rapid.
Erik Signer does a good job narrating the story. Singer is a stage actor and audiobook narrator.
April 21, 2019
Short and intense. The book is a bit dated but takes place in Argentina. Jews and SS are still at each other. 3.5
July 10, 2024
I love these short stories that Brad Taylor writes. We find out some really interesting backstory that is related to the characters in the previous book. This time, it's the backstory for Aaron and Shoshana. I found it most interesting because we find out more about Aaron, who is a bit of an enigma in the full-length Pike Logan novels. Brad Taylor has great character development and the story is fully fleshed out, unlike some of the other short stories I've read by other authors. If you are a big fan of the Pike Logan series, it's well worth your time to read the short stories.
November 28, 2016
Great short story. Ready for the next installment !
Nice to read about the groups roots
Nice to read about the groups roots
December 17, 2016
Another great story from Brad Taylor. This is not a Pike Logan Story but a spinoff of characters from a Pike Logan book. Enjoyable and fun to read.
March 10, 2023
started finished 10th march 2023 good read three stars i liked it kindle library loaner pike logan #10.5
shoshanna and aaron meet go to argentina this after the house on garibaldi street before the task force is up and running their group in its initial stages didn't know this was a short before the loan no problem entertaining read have another pike logan on hold #44 in line or thereabouts on two available...which means what? a year? half a year? at least the digital library has more on hand more so than the main branch digital i have pays to click on the available links maybe there's another and we'll be cooking with gas. i think there are a number of other shorts available but we'll see onward and upward.
shoshanna and aaron meet go to argentina this after the house on garibaldi street before the task force is up and running their group in its initial stages didn't know this was a short before the loan no problem entertaining read have another pike logan on hold #44 in line or thereabouts on two available...which means what? a year? half a year? at least the digital library has more on hand more so than the main branch digital i have pays to click on the available links maybe there's another and we'll be cooking with gas. i think there are a number of other shorts available but we'll see onward and upward.
February 11, 2023
This is a very short novella by Brad Taylor, used to introduce the backstory of two Israeli operatives that evidently are players in later books in the Pike Logan series. The list I had used listed this book as the first one to read, and that is probably not correct. About two years ago I read "One Rough Man" and "The Dig," and was first introduced to Pike Logan. I have not ready since then, but have decided to get back into this series. I like the writing of Brad Taylor, the stories that he tells, and the characters as he unwinds them. I am looking forward to reading Taylor's books, and seeing these Israeli operatives introduced -- and how Pike Logan responds and reacts.
October 14, 2020
Not a long book but an interesting spy novel none the less.
Without giving too much away at it's core it is a secret Israel force hunts a down Nazi. While the list of characters is short it keeps the story moving and keeps your interest.
Good read overall if you are looking for a quick special ops novel.
Without giving too much away at it's core it is a secret Israel force hunts a down Nazi. While the list of characters is short it keeps the story moving and keeps your interest.
Good read overall if you are looking for a quick special ops novel.
January 17, 2017
Felt like I personally knew the characters.
Highly engaging with exceptional character development. Fast paced story which kept both my adrenalin racing and my pulse crashing towards a coronary.
Highly engaging with exceptional character development. Fast paced story which kept both my adrenalin racing and my pulse crashing towards a coronary.
August 27, 2018
Fills in the blanks.
This story answers questions raised in the series about how the relationship between Aaron and Shoshone came about. It also provides more history on the Israeli conflicts.
This story answers questions raised in the series about how the relationship between Aaron and Shoshone came about. It also provides more history on the Israeli conflicts.
September 30, 2020
This is a short book. I liked it. The start of the side characters Aaron and Shoshoanna. The beginning of their working relationship and the hunt for Nazi bad guys is always a good read. No Pike Logan or team.
August 21, 2021
This is a short story compared to the other books. This story is based upon the small team that’s been helping Pike and Jen. This is how their small team started and how the woman got onto the team.
Interesting concept overall.
Interesting concept overall.
November 4, 2025
First book by this author. Tough subject, sometimes difficult to read, and extremely unlikely to play out irl as presented here. Yet a strong tale with plenty of objectively verifiable real-world events, even if the details involve a bit of fantasy.
May 20, 2017
A very good short e-book by Taylor which shows how Israeli Mossad officer, Aaron and Shoshanna came to be paired together and their first mission tracking an ex-Nazi in Argentina.
July 8, 2017
The story of how Shoshana and Aaron met, and their first mission together. Good read. Fast paced and a harder Shoshana with a softer Aaron.
August 15, 2017
Good story, but it's too short. Seems as more authors are writing these standalone short stories. This one filled a gap in the history of the Israeli team members.
December 22, 2017
A really enjoyable story about the early days of Aaron and Shoshana.
July 23, 2018
Quickie
Quick read due to quick action.
Good development of origin of characters for later novels.
She is a force to be brought against future situations!
Quick read due to quick action.
Good development of origin of characters for later novels.
She is a force to be brought against future situations!
November 28, 2018
Another great story from Brad Taylor. Loved the David and Shoshana characters from previous books. I'm hoping he will write a stand alone book with these characters.
December 18, 2018
A Great Read!
One of my favorite authors! The characters were very believable. It is easy to see this scenario playing out in real life! Highly recommend this book!
One of my favorite authors! The characters were very believable. It is easy to see this scenario playing out in real life! Highly recommend this book!
January 4, 2019
3.5 Stars
Several typos, but nice to get some background on Aaron and Shoshana.
Several typos, but nice to get some background on Aaron and Shoshana.
December 23, 2019
Enjoyable. How did Soshana and Aaron meet? This is the backstory of two key members of Pike Logan's team/family. Short story, but action packed!
January 12, 2020
I enjoyed it, I do like these characters. The only thing he seem to make her even more psychic. Before she could read people,but it seems like he made her more psychic.
February 27, 2020
It was a great to learn how my favorite Mossad agents got their start.
January 21, 2021
Awesome opportunity to learn about two of my favorite characters!
September 7, 2021
Short but it needs Pikes magic.
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