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Crossfire
An American Fiction Awards techno-thriller finalist. “For those who like old-school international intrigue, this novel has it all! A fast-paced, absorbing actioner.” --- Kirkus Reviews A wounded U.S. Marine is taken as a prisoner of war during a military conflict in North Korea. First Lieutenant Nick Gallaher must fight for his life as he awakens in a damp cell in enemy territory. His body is riddled with shrapnel and his vision is gone. He’s all on his own and the North Koreans want to interrogate and torture him as soon as he is conscious. How will Gallaher survive this nightmarish ordeal?To find out, get your copy today!Crossfire is much more than a military action thriller. The rapid-fire plot blends credible characters with murder mystery and an international weapons heist. Scientists are dead. There appears to be no common link to who they were or how they died. Until Nick Gallaher’s closest family members are killed. Then all bets are off.“Mixing espionage and military action, this thriller peaks when the action starts.”--- BookLife Review by Publishers Weekly“Gripping and well-crafted, with an intriguing plot and characters that you appropriately love or loath.” --- Bill Whiteside“An intelligently plotted, high-octane international thriller. A must-read for fans of espionage. You’ll be unable to put it down.” --- Blue Reviews“Intrigue, excitement, and adventure fill the pages of the novel! Strong pacing and an enjoyable storyline.” --- Online Book Club“This is one of those books that keep you up all night!” --- Bill Samson
295 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 13, 2020
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Robert Valletta
15 books15 followersRobert Valletta is the author of Crossfire, a 2021 American Fiction Awards Techno-Thriller Finalist. He grew up in the greater Lehigh Valley of eastern Pennsylvania. After graduating from high school, he spent two years backpacking his way throughout Europe and lived along the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea.
He has earned a B.A. in Business Management and an MBA in Supply Chain Management from Moravian University.
Over the years, he has worked in management positions for global companies in the consumer electronics, life sciences, and pharmaceutical industries. Along the way, he has lived outside the metropolitan areas of Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and San Diego. He now lives with his wife in the majestic desert canyons of southern California.
To learn more about the author and his other books, including the award-winning techno-thriller Crossfire, the poignant coming-of-age novel based on his real-life European adventures A Foreigner’s Heart, and a diversified collection of his short stories and poems entitled When School Let Out, visit:
https://linktr.ee/robertvallettabooks
He has earned a B.A. in Business Management and an MBA in Supply Chain Management from Moravian University.
Over the years, he has worked in management positions for global companies in the consumer electronics, life sciences, and pharmaceutical industries. Along the way, he has lived outside the metropolitan areas of Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and San Diego. He now lives with his wife in the majestic desert canyons of southern California.
To learn more about the author and his other books, including the award-winning techno-thriller Crossfire, the poignant coming-of-age novel based on his real-life European adventures A Foreigner’s Heart, and a diversified collection of his short stories and poems entitled When School Let Out, visit:
https://linktr.ee/robertvallettabooks
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October 26, 2020
A well crafted espionage thriller.
Crossfire, full of suspense, action, and intrigue, is a painstakingly gripping thriller.
The author's ardent writing style, and intelligent plot makes it an exhilarating experience.
Robert Valletta's powerhouse characterization with a memorable, charismatic protagonist keeps the reader invested till the very end.
"Intricately woven, and fast-paced; a dynamic read."
Highly recommended to readers of thrillers and suspense. Looking forward to more works by Robert Valletta.
Crossfire, full of suspense, action, and intrigue, is a painstakingly gripping thriller.
The author's ardent writing style, and intelligent plot makes it an exhilarating experience.
Robert Valletta's powerhouse characterization with a memorable, charismatic protagonist keeps the reader invested till the very end.
"Intricately woven, and fast-paced; a dynamic read."
Highly recommended to readers of thrillers and suspense. Looking forward to more works by Robert Valletta.
August 31, 2020
Lieutenant Nick Gallagher, who escaped a Korean Prison, is tasked by his uncle to find who killed six laser scientists including his father and brother who were studying drone laser systems.
Who has killed them and who gains from the deaths? Good military mystery.
Who has killed them and who gains from the deaths? Good military mystery.
November 12, 2021
This book is a hard one for me to review, because I am nearly an 80year old woman with absolutely no military vocabulary to speak of, so I hope you can understand my review. I have already made this report once, and before I could post it, it was lost! It was in a closed box without a post window and I couldn't back out. I tried to get it back but it was gone-gone-gone. SO, this new one is not even close to the original one.
Crossfire: Is one of my GR Giveaway books and was the hardest book I have ever had to make a report on. Especially after I had read the first chapter which was full of sex and then violent murder. That almost made me abandon the book! But I made up my mind to read at least through the second chapter before I made up my mind. I am very glad I stuck with it because it turned out to be a really good book. But still with too much detail in it for me. Crossfire is a story of sabotage by a group of that are trying to play all of the governments of the different countries that were fighting against each other for their own greedy purposes. This book was written from a military man's point of view who would understand it. Crossfire turned out to be a fantastic military espionage story.
Complete Details in every way and of Everything, time, people, clothing, cars, colors, boats, ships, airplanes, helicopters, tanks, guns of all models, including all of the models and serial numbers for all military vehicles and in different countries trying to decipher different languages and names. It was like a complete record for a military report and information for the FBI in following up on all that happens. It was a story about Life or Death and at the cost of some very important people.
Crossfire: Is one of my GR Giveaway books and was the hardest book I have ever had to make a report on. Especially after I had read the first chapter which was full of sex and then violent murder. That almost made me abandon the book! But I made up my mind to read at least through the second chapter before I made up my mind. I am very glad I stuck with it because it turned out to be a really good book. But still with too much detail in it for me. Crossfire is a story of sabotage by a group of that are trying to play all of the governments of the different countries that were fighting against each other for their own greedy purposes. This book was written from a military man's point of view who would understand it. Crossfire turned out to be a fantastic military espionage story.
Complete Details in every way and of Everything, time, people, clothing, cars, colors, boats, ships, airplanes, helicopters, tanks, guns of all models, including all of the models and serial numbers for all military vehicles and in different countries trying to decipher different languages and names. It was like a complete record for a military report and information for the FBI in following up on all that happens. It was a story about Life or Death and at the cost of some very important people.
June 9, 2021
A marine's family is killed and he find out a plot to steal top secret can he stop it in time.
July 11, 2021
A good military espionage story.
October 18, 2021
Thank you for The book I will add more to the review once I have read the entire story but I love the look and the preview I have read so far. It looks veryinteresting
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