Stephen Coonts is a master of thrillers and suspense, delivering gripping narratives filled with action and intrigue. Drawing from his own experiences as a naval aviator, his novels offer an immersive glimpse into the high-stakes world of military aviation and naval operations. Through compelling plots and realistic character portrayals, Coonts explores themes of duty, courage, and the complexities of decision-making under pressure. Readers will appreciate his ability to craft absorbing stories that keep them on the edge of their seats.
Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, this narrative chronicles the intense air campaign aimed at dismantling Ho Chi Minh's "Invincible" bridge. It highlights the strategic challenges and dramatic events faced by pilots during this pivotal operation, showcasing the complexities of warfare and the determination of those involved. The book captures the high stakes and bravery of the airmen as they navigate one of the most significant aerial battles in history.
"Stephen Coonts' newest novel The Russia Account pits CIA officer Tommy Carmellini against a murderous, international financial conspiracy that leaves a trail of death and corruption, extending from a small bank in Estonia, to the highest reaches of the Kremlin, to the halls of the Congress, and perhaps even to the CIA itself -- putting Admiral Jake Grafton, the head of the CIA, in the crosshairs of an assassin." -- Publisher's website
"After one of the most contentious and divisive elections in American history, Jake Grafton and Tommy Carmellini race to solve the mystery of a potentially rigged election before Americans' full faith and credit in our democracy, sovereignty, and rule of law become completely undone"--
While the US navy is distracted by hostile activity in the South China Sea, a nuclear weapon has been planted in the harbour of Norfolk, Virginia - the world's largest naval base. Jake Grafton, promoted to director of the CIA following the murder of his predecessor, is unaware of the insidious plot. Though he has received intelligence informing him that an attack is imminent.
High stakes on the high seas - Jake Grafton and Tommy Carmellini combat Somali pirates in the deadly Gulf of Aden.
A terrifying thriller drawn from real-life headlines and depicting a story that's frighteningly close to reality.
The story revolves around a ruthless terrorist whose actions instigate fear and chaos. The narrative delves into the psychological landscape of the antagonist, exploring their motivations and the impact of their violence on innocent lives. As the plot unfolds, it reveals the intricate web of relationships and conflicts that arise from this bloodthirsty quest, ultimately leading to a gripping confrontation that tests the limits of morality and justice. Themes of fear, resilience, and the consequences of extremism are woven throughout the tale.
In this new novel by the New York Times bestselling author, Stephen Coonts, Iran is weeks away from acquiring nuclear weapons and has every intention of using them to strike first— only Tommy Carmellini and Jake Grafton can stop a nuclear nightmare Iran is much closer to having operational nuclear weapons than the CIA believes, and Iran’s president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, has a plan. Iran will become a martyr nation, and Ahmadinejad will lead the united Muslims of the world in a holy war against the non-believers. But the Americans have a secret weapon in a group of Iranian dissidents, including a brother and sister determined to avenge the death of their beloved grandfather at the hands of the religious police. They are funneling information to Carmellini. They want to stop the attack before their leader launches a new world war. But will the U.S. government believe the information they are providing, and can the Americans prevent the Israelis from taking matters into their own hands, which could prove disastrous? Returning to the kind of military and espionage story that made Cuba one of his most successful novels, Coonts weaves an unforgettable tale of men and women at war, with the sort of dramatic military action and undercover technology for which Coonts is known.
Adventure fiction. Two novels from Stephen Coonts in the same volume.
The death of a French intelligence agent on an Air France flight to Amman, Jordan, is the trigger for Tommy Carmellini's latest adventure.Within the European Union, the national espionage agencies are fiercely competing for supremacy against each other - and against the CIA. When the Americans discover that the director of the French spy agency has secret investments in the Bank of Palestine, alarm bells go off. To investigate, the Americans send Jake Grafton, who has been brought back from retirement to unravel a tangle of espionage, terrorism and murder. And of course, the man Grafton wants on the point is Tommy Carmellini. Together they uncover an elaborate strategy to infiltrate the highest levels of Al Qaeda with a top-level plant - but who is playing whom? As Carmellini delves deep undercover he finds he is running for his life. Grafton and Carmellini uncover a horrifying plan to shake the West as never before - and a Catch 22: can they stop the conspiracy without compromising the intelligence source that could bring down Al Qaeda once and for all?
