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FAST:
“A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is brave five minutes longer.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Former United States Army Green Beret, Joe Boxer, is part of a little known specialized tactical unit inside the DEA. He not only lost his leg in Middle Eastern combat, but also his partner at the hands of a corrupt puppet regime placed in power by soiled American interests. Boxer is now forced to lead the battle against domestic terrorism in a war he never imagined fighting on U.S. soil.
This blue-collar veteran struggles with an amputee’s challenge, but doesn’t succumb to it as he battles his way onto DEA’s elite FAST Team 5. Boxer’s challenges with PTSD and addiction are only half the struggle as his country is under attack, and he comes to realize he’s still very much the man he was prior to the roadside bomb that claimed his leg. But the fight isn’t easy. He’s up against the worst type of enemies—his own self-doubt, American politics, and a global radicalized ideology.
RAPID FIRE:
“While seeking revenge, dig two graves - one for yourself.” Douglas Horton
Maybe revenge is not a dish best served cold. Despite his prosthesis, former United States Army Green Beret, Sergeant Joe Boxer has proven he belongs on DEA’s elite FAST unit. Now he’s headed into the fiery lands of the Middle East to hunt the terrorist responsible for his best friend’s murder.
Politics in the sandbox have changed drastically since Joe served as a military special forces sergeant in Afghanistan, but his mission remains the same. He’s rejoining his FAST Team 5 to stop the terrorist threat against America’s heartland.
Boxer’s sights are also set on revenge for Tommy Price. Boxer won’t sacrifice the team’s mission, but he won’t miss a chance to kill The Butcher either. It’s an all out race to destroy the threat to America, but the head of World Apocalyptic Revolution won’t be so easily defeated. The Butcher’s WAR also isn’t above relying on it’s allies back in the States to stop Boxer.
END OF WATCH:
“Loyalty to the Nation all the time, loyalty to the Government when it deserves it.” Mark Twain
Joe Boxer only knows loyalty to his country. His sacrifices while serving as a sergeant in the United States Army Green Berets, and now his assignment as a federal counter narco-terrorism agent with the DEA, have left him in a struggle to remain loyal to his government.
He’s being played on all sides, but his loyalty to some is threatening his ability to see the big picture. He’s back in the United States, but risk is greater now than when he was deployed. Boxer will have to rely on a small circle of patriots and his own skills to defeat the global terror group, WAR.
In times of greatest crisis, it’s not the uniform of the warrior, but the soul of the citizen who answers the call. Boxer’s desperate task force of federal agents, Navy SEALs, and Savage Souls renegade bikers may not meet the bureaucratic ideal, but it sure as heck won’t surrender to the terrorists or politicians.
Keywords: Thriller, Police Procedural, Investigation, Mystery, Terrorism, Mystery, Espionage, Political
“A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is brave five minutes longer.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Former United States Army Green Beret, Joe Boxer, is part of a little known specialized tactical unit inside the DEA. He not only lost his leg in Middle Eastern combat, but also his partner at the hands of a corrupt puppet regime placed in power by soiled American interests. Boxer is now forced to lead the battle against domestic terrorism in a war he never imagined fighting on U.S. soil.
This blue-collar veteran struggles with an amputee’s challenge, but doesn’t succumb to it as he battles his way onto DEA’s elite FAST Team 5. Boxer’s challenges with PTSD and addiction are only half the struggle as his country is under attack, and he comes to realize he’s still very much the man he was prior to the roadside bomb that claimed his leg. But the fight isn’t easy. He’s up against the worst type of enemies—his own self-doubt, American politics, and a global radicalized ideology.
RAPID FIRE:
“While seeking revenge, dig two graves - one for yourself.” Douglas Horton
Maybe revenge is not a dish best served cold. Despite his prosthesis, former United States Army Green Beret, Sergeant Joe Boxer has proven he belongs on DEA’s elite FAST unit. Now he’s headed into the fiery lands of the Middle East to hunt the terrorist responsible for his best friend’s murder.
Politics in the sandbox have changed drastically since Joe served as a military special forces sergeant in Afghanistan, but his mission remains the same. He’s rejoining his FAST Team 5 to stop the terrorist threat against America’s heartland.
Boxer’s sights are also set on revenge for Tommy Price. Boxer won’t sacrifice the team’s mission, but he won’t miss a chance to kill The Butcher either. It’s an all out race to destroy the threat to America, but the head of World Apocalyptic Revolution won’t be so easily defeated. The Butcher’s WAR also isn’t above relying on it’s allies back in the States to stop Boxer.
END OF WATCH:
“Loyalty to the Nation all the time, loyalty to the Government when it deserves it.” Mark Twain
Joe Boxer only knows loyalty to his country. His sacrifices while serving as a sergeant in the United States Army Green Berets, and now his assignment as a federal counter narco-terrorism agent with the DEA, have left him in a struggle to remain loyal to his government.
He’s being played on all sides, but his loyalty to some is threatening his ability to see the big picture. He’s back in the United States, but risk is greater now than when he was deployed. Boxer will have to rely on a small circle of patriots and his own skills to defeat the global terror group, WAR.
In times of greatest crisis, it’s not the uniform of the warrior, but the soul of the citizen who answers the call. Boxer’s desperate task force of federal agents, Navy SEALs, and Savage Souls renegade bikers may not meet the bureaucratic ideal, but it sure as heck won’t surrender to the terrorists or politicians.
Keywords: Thriller, Police Procedural, Investigation, Mystery, Terrorism, Mystery, Espionage, Political
300 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 14, 2017
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May 2, 2019
Despite being a mild fan of military fiction, I think this book simply wasn’t for me. Of course, it’s well written and the characters are compelling and come across as genuine, but my overall impression is that’s it’s a bit too technical, and dare I say masculine, for me? I emphasize that this is my personal experience, because I definitely recognize the author's talent.
Overall, I'd say I like the main character, Boxer, because he’s flawed and he can admit it to his flaws to a certain extent. So that was refreshing – but on the whole I wasn’t that engrossed in the story line, nor captivated by the story's cadence and progress, so that’s a sign not to continue this series.
Overall, I'd say I like the main character, Boxer, because he’s flawed and he can admit it to his flaws to a certain extent. So that was refreshing – but on the whole I wasn’t that engrossed in the story line, nor captivated by the story's cadence and progress, so that’s a sign not to continue this series.
April 14, 2017
I read the Arc and also own this final published version.
Well, Joe Boxer...
In the beginning it is hard to decide if Joe is a world class loser, or a hero who just needs some TLC and a healthy dose or 'get you head sorted'.
If yo read far enough, you'll see that it's definitely the latter. Joe Boxer is a hero who came home to find he doesn't belong anywhere, and carries the burdens of what was left behind in the theatre of war.
His focus and determination to join the DEA team echoes the fact that he just needed a healthy dose of 'get your head sorted'.
Boxer is often blinded by his need for vengeance but he is a patriot, willing to do what is needed to defend his country and his people.
I have never made a secret of my status as nr 1 fan of Scott and his gritty, life-like presentation of the lives and experiences of his characters and this series will not disappoint. The heroes are admirable, if flawed; the villains are beyond what most of us can imagine, and the experiences that mould his characters are far beyond what most of us will ever understand.
Well, Joe Boxer...
In the beginning it is hard to decide if Joe is a world class loser, or a hero who just needs some TLC and a healthy dose or 'get you head sorted'.
If yo read far enough, you'll see that it's definitely the latter. Joe Boxer is a hero who came home to find he doesn't belong anywhere, and carries the burdens of what was left behind in the theatre of war.
His focus and determination to join the DEA team echoes the fact that he just needed a healthy dose of 'get your head sorted'.
Boxer is often blinded by his need for vengeance but he is a patriot, willing to do what is needed to defend his country and his people.
I have never made a secret of my status as nr 1 fan of Scott and his gritty, life-like presentation of the lives and experiences of his characters and this series will not disappoint. The heroes are admirable, if flawed; the villains are beyond what most of us can imagine, and the experiences that mould his characters are far beyond what most of us will ever understand.
May 3, 2017
Such a thrillingly awesome read FAST title fast paced non-stop action read that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish, I just loved it Joe Boxer is the epitome of a HERO in every way.
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