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Shadow Strike #0.5
The Night Stalker Rescue
When a helicopter from an elite special operations unit is shot down, the pilot has only one hope: a covert team of CIA assassins.
It wasn’t supposed to be a rescue mission.
David Rivers and his team were sent to Jolo Island in the Philippines for one reason: to kill a brutal terrorist leader.
But when their target shoots down a US Army helicopter, David and his men must race to rescue the evading pilot before it’s too late.
Because now the enemy knows the Americans are on the island…and he wants to make sure they die there.
It wasn’t supposed to be a rescue mission.
David Rivers and his team were sent to Jolo Island in the Philippines for one reason: to kill a brutal terrorist leader.
But when their target shoots down a US Army helicopter, David and his men must race to rescue the evading pilot before it’s too late.
Because now the enemy knows the Americans are on the island…and he wants to make sure they die there.
- GenresThrillerMilitary Fiction
109 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 17, 2020
About the author
Jason Kasper
45 books517 followersJason Kasper is a USA Today bestselling thriller author. He served in the US Army, beginning as a Ranger private and ending as a Green Beret captain. Jason is a West Point graduate and a veteran of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, and was an avid ultramarathon runner, skydiver, and BASE jumper, all of which inspire his fiction.
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May 19, 2023
I didn't know when I started this that it was the same David Rivers as in the other series. The Night Stalker by Jason Kasper is a nice introduction int this series and I will definitely read more books from this author.
December 14, 2020
** Great Start**
This was a great start to a new series “ Shadow Strike”. David Rivers and crew are on a mission in the Philippine islands. They are sent to take out a terrorist leader but the mission is changed when a Little Bird helicopter is shot down. They must rescue the pilots if possible!
This was a great start to a new series “ Shadow Strike”. David Rivers and crew are on a mission in the Philippine islands. They are sent to take out a terrorist leader but the mission is changed when a Little Bird helicopter is shot down. They must rescue the pilots if possible!
April 26, 2022
Loved every bit of this short novella.
October 19, 2025
I loved this book. Been reading lots of crime/thrillers with a myriad of characters, twists, turns and they were like trying to figure which tree root fed which leaves and supporting branches. Author Kasper has a mission, discusses some of the blocking events, and describes solutions taken from real life black ops experiences running with a minimal cast (Worthy, Ian, Cancer, Suicide) and just lots of realistic action. This particular story was short and like the dessert after a great meal (despite it was the appetizer to a five book dinner). I’m refreshed and ready to take on the Crusader series.
Meant to mention, when the story started and he described the volcanic terrain they were traversing I thought he was going to put them at Lake Taal. It’s a volcano in the Philippines last active five years ago. Jolo is also considered active, but farther South in the chain and on a smaller island. Great to have real locations to relate to. VR, Mags
Meant to mention, when the story started and he described the volcanic terrain they were traversing I thought he was going to put them at Lake Taal. It’s a volcano in the Philippines last active five years ago. Jolo is also considered active, but farther South in the chain and on a smaller island. Great to have real locations to relate to. VR, Mags
April 17, 2025
The Night Stalker Rescue: A Shadow Strike Novella, my fifth read from author Jason Kasper. Reminiscent of Tom Clancy & Dan Alatorre's writing, another 108-page page-turning military thriller. "I received a complementary Kindle copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review." The gifting of this book did not affect my opinion of it. I look forward to reading more from this author, in fact Narco Assassins: A David Rivers Thriller (Shadow Strike Book 4) is already on my TBR list. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).
January 23, 2026
Horrible writing, unnecessary created drama by stupidity
4 professionals T1 ops against 4 tweeked out rag heads with there rifles on the ground talking…and one guy gets shot numerous times but still gets up because he’s on meth..?? Totally dumb writing used to create fake drama…I stopped reading the book there. I hate nonsense. 4 T1 ops, with the element of surprise, and Red Dot suppressed M4’s vs 4 non professional soldiers sitting down and they don’t make 4 head shots??? It was a waste of a $1
4 professionals T1 ops against 4 tweeked out rag heads with there rifles on the ground talking…and one guy gets shot numerous times but still gets up because he’s on meth..?? Totally dumb writing used to create fake drama…I stopped reading the book there. I hate nonsense. 4 T1 ops, with the element of surprise, and Red Dot suppressed M4’s vs 4 non professional soldiers sitting down and they don’t make 4 head shots??? It was a waste of a $1
December 19, 2020
The Night Stalker Rescue is an action-packed prequel to Jason Kasper’s new series. Along with a very believable CIA op in the southern islands of the Philippines, a Night Stalker helicopter makes for an interesting barrio to completion of their operation. This story kept me on the edge of my seat with its very believable action battle sequences as well as some very accurate naval scenes. This story has me looking forward to the first book in the Shadow Strike series coming in January of 2021.
January 2, 2022
The Night Stalker. Jason Kasper
A very elite team are in the jungles of the Philippines to take out a terrorist rapidly climbing the food chain of importance. During their mission a small American helicopter is struck by gunfire and crashes. The pilot is killed on on impact but the passenger survives. She is an extremely elite fighter. Their mission has now changed to rescuing her and getting her to safety. This is an extremely fast paced novella which I enjoyed immensely!!
A very elite team are in the jungles of the Philippines to take out a terrorist rapidly climbing the food chain of importance. During their mission a small American helicopter is struck by gunfire and crashes. The pilot is killed on on impact but the passenger survives. She is an extremely elite fighter. Their mission has now changed to rescuing her and getting her to safety. This is an extremely fast paced novella which I enjoyed immensely!!
December 9, 2020
Josephine
Wow this book was terrific., evens a novella can leave enthralled you making you wish it would not end and also have you so engrossed you are holding your breath for what Will happen next. Truly the men in this story are brothers. Highly recommend this latest success of the Author Jason Kasper. Thank you for another trip in excellence.
Wow this book was terrific., evens a novella can leave enthralled you making you wish it would not end and also have you so engrossed you are holding your breath for what Will happen next. Truly the men in this story are brothers. Highly recommend this latest success of the Author Jason Kasper. Thank you for another trip in excellence.
December 10, 2020
Great start to a new series! A quick read that held my attention from start to finish. A well-written novella to kick off a great new series - great characters and lots of action! Look forward to reading the series. If you enjoy fast-paced, action-packed thrillers, this would be a great series to pick up! Thanks, for a great read!
December 28, 2020
Very suspenseful can't imagine walking let alone crawling in a jungle anywhere.
Worthy proved to be the best point David could have picked. Cancer had been the best sniper, following them through the jungle. When an angel came across their intended roll. Reilly and the rest of the team proved to be the best team in their league.
Worthy proved to be the best point David could have picked. Cancer had been the best sniper, following them through the jungle. When an angel came across their intended roll. Reilly and the rest of the team proved to be the best team in their league.
October 13, 2026
Heck yeah, love it
I dropped off after #5 as there were no more left to read. Coming back to catch up & read this one first before continuing. Love it like the rest I’ve read. Intense action that I didn’t want to put down. Ready to catch back up & cannot wait, I’m starting right now resuming with #6.
I dropped off after #5 as there were no more left to read. Coming back to catch up & read this one first before continuing. Love it like the rest I’ve read. Intense action that I didn’t want to put down. Ready to catch back up & cannot wait, I’m starting right now resuming with #6.
December 8, 2020
ACTION-PACKED DANGER, MEMORABLE CHARACTERS AND VIVID DESCRIPTIONS OF RESCUE AND ESCAPE SCENES, THIS NOVELLA WITH STAY WITH YOU FOR A LONG WHILE. QUOTES FROM THE
MOVIE PREDATOR HELP PUT IT OVER THE TOP. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
MOVIE PREDATOR HELP PUT IT OVER THE TOP. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
March 6, 2026
I completed the first nine books in the series then I went back and read this one. A great action pack short story. Was able to read this while I was working out in my gym and completed it while I was making and eating my lunch. Love a good short book once in a while.
November 22, 2020
Well-written, fast-paced, good characters. I rate it 4.5 stars.
December 2, 2020
Great read
I really enjoy all of the books with the David Rivers character. This one is a quick read but very exciting! I always highly recommend them all.
I really enjoy all of the books with the David Rivers character. This one is a quick read but very exciting! I always highly recommend them all.
December 9, 2020
Great lead in for his new David Rivers series. Hope we can continue to see a few of his new associates. A great, quick read.
December 10, 2020
It was a great story a lot on action and a great interaction with the the fighters and show’s that all action does not come as plained
December 19, 2020
Brilliant!
The way the author has taken inspiration from his life experiences and molded them into such edge-of-the-seat fiction is amazing. Very fine writing, I must say!
The way the author has taken inspiration from his life experiences and molded them into such edge-of-the-seat fiction is amazing. Very fine writing, I must say!
January 21, 2021
Love Jason Kasper! Have read literally every single book he has written.
March 4, 2021
Fast Moving !!!!
Quick change in the mission. Rapid shift to rescue from original plans. Team set for further missions and new adventures.
Quick change in the mission. Rapid shift to rescue from original plans. Team set for further missions and new adventures.
March 9, 2021
Great book
Great book it will keep you thinking about it all the time and it will keep you posted by the best possible way it will end
Great book it will keep you thinking about it all the time and it will keep you posted by the best possible way it will end
March 24, 2021
Action packed
An introduction to David Rivers as he continues to change his career trajectory. Do join his readers list because he is quite a prolific author.
An introduction to David Rivers as he continues to change his career trajectory. Do join his readers list because he is quite a prolific author.
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March 29, 2021The best way to whet a reader's appetite between finishing the whole American Mercenary series and entering Shadow Strike with a door wide open.
Another brilliant David Rivers story!
Another brilliant David Rivers story!
May 21, 2021
This novella is a prequel to "Enemies of my Country." Introduces the characters, and is a good and very quick read. Easily good enough for me to jump into Enemies as soon as I finished this one
December 30, 2021
I enjoyed reading this book very much. The writing was awesome
March 30, 2022
Good back story for Enemies of My Country
May 31, 2022
All Jason Kasper is good.
February 17, 2026
I couldn't put it down until I finished it!
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