Codename: Knight Ranger

by John F. Allen

Captain Alexandre Cornelius “Neal” Du Bois is a US Army Ranger and decorated war hero. When his unit is ambushed by supernatural hostile forces while in Afghanistan, only Neal survives. When he wakes up in a secret government facility, Neal discovers that his whole life has changed forever. A shadowy government agent named Elijah Bishop arranges for Neal’s brain to be transplanted, without his permission, into a bio-engineered body capable of amazing feats. Armed with advanced body armor and weaponry, he becomes the epitome of the Ultra Soldier. To protect his family and those closest to him, he must let the world and everyone he loves believe he is dead. With assistance from Dr. Avery Clarkson–the scientist responsible for his new body–Neal reluctantly utilizes his superhuman abilities to work for Bishop and his organization called G.E.N.E.S.I.S. (Global Espionage Network of Elite Supernatural Intelligence and Surveillance), in order to track down those responsible for the slaughter of his unit and keep the world safe from supernatural threats.

154 pages, Paperback

First published May 28, 2015

About the author

John F. Allen is an American writer born in Indianapolis, IN. He is a founding member of the Speculative Fiction Guild and a member the Indiana Writers Center. He began writing stories as early as the second grade and has pursued various forms of writing throughout his career. John studied Liberal Arts at IUPUI with a focus in Creative Writing and Literature, received an honorable discharge from the United States Air Force and is a current member of the American Legion. John’s debut novel, The God Killers was published in 2013 by Seventh Star Press, and he has had several novellas, short stories and articles published since, the latest of which is his short story collection titled, The Best Is Yet to Come.
He is also an avid reader, accomplished visual artist and Jazz music aficianado.

Reviews

[Amelia Storck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Codename: Knight Ranger is a high-octane thrill ride that seamlessly blends military action, science fiction, and supernatural suspense. John F. Allen crafts a gripping story centered on Captain Alexandre “Neal” Du Bois, whose transformation into a bio-engineered Ultra Soldier raises the stakes from the very first page. Readers are immediately thrust into a world where loyalty, courage, and human resilience are tested against both man-made and otherworldly threats.

What makes this novel particularly compelling is Neal’s journey as a man caught between the life he knew and the extraordinary abilities he never asked for. His struggle to protect his family and maintain his humanity while navigating the shadowy corridors of G.E.N.E.S.I.S. adds emotional depth to the pulse pounding action. The dynamic between Neal and Dr. Avery Clarkson grounds the story, providing both heart and intellect amidst relentless suspense.

For fans of military thrillers, urban fantasy, and high-stakes espionage, Codename: Knight Ranger delivers an immersive, adrenaline-fueled experience. The combination of advanced technology, supernatural threats, and richly drawn characters makes it a page-turner that keeps readers on edge while exploring themes of identity, sacrifice, and heroism.

[Peter Okeafor · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. Now it's time to read book 2 of this series.