{"product_id":"man-of-war-a-novel-isbn-9780062668790","title":"Man of War: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Bristling with intrigue, deceit, power, and treason—once you pick this book up, you will NOT be able to put it down.”\u003cbr\u003e   —Brad Thor, #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e Bestselling Author \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A completely gripping story.”\u003cbr\u003e   —Clive Cussler, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e Bestselling Author \u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEric Steele is the best of the best—an Alpha—an operative in a unit known simply as “the Program.” A highly-trained U.S. Special Forces soldier who spent his career fighting radical Islamic militants in Afghanistan, Steele uses a deadly combination of espionage and brute strength to root out his targets and neutralize them. But sometimes the enemy gets a vote, and Steele knows all too well that every mission may be his last. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteele is in Beirut when a CIA convoy is attacked and a nuclear weapon stolen. The strategic implications are bad enough, but when he and his colleagues in Washington investigate, it becomes clear that none of this was by chance—the perpetrator is a shadowy figure from Steele’s past. Once a valued ally, he is now a formidable enemy who will stop at nothing to rain havoc down on those he believes have wronged him. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSean Parnell uses his combat experience to recreate the adrenaline-fueled excitement and sheer terror of war.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eEric Steele is the best of the best—​an Alpha—an operative in a unit known simply as “the Program.” A highly trained U.S. Special Forces soldier who spent his career fighting radical Islamic militants in Afghanistan, Steele uses a deadly combination of espionage and brute strength to root out his targets and neutralize them. But sometimes the enemy gets a vote, and Steele knows all too well that every mission may be his last. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteele is in Beirut when a CIA convoy is attacked and a nuclear weapon stolen. The strategic implications are bad enough, but when he and his colleagues in Washington investigate, it becomes clear that none of this was by chance—the perpetrator is a shadowy figure from Steele’s past. Once a valued ally, he is now a formidable enemy who will stop at nothing to rain havoc down on those he believes have wronged him. \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“The range of emotions that Sean Parnell summons in \u003cem\u003eOutlaw Platoon\u003c\/em\u003e [is] stunning. A nuanced, compelling memoir . . . Parnell shows he’s a gifted, brave storyteller.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePittsburgh Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eMan of War\u003c\/em\u003e is an international thriller that delivers.  Well written, tightly plotted, fast paced, and full of mind-twisting conspiracies and surprises.  Parnell’s combat experience shines through the pages.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNelson DeMille, author of The Cuban Affair\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Parnell brings his combat experience as a U.S. Army infantry officer in Afghanistan to his impressive first novel and series launch (after memoir \u003cem\u003eOutlaw Platoon\u003c\/em\u003e)… Thriller fans will be eager to see more of Steele.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Falling somewhere between Brad Thor’s Scot Harvath and Brad Taylor’s Pike Logan, Eric Steele is a formidable new protagonist whom readers will love... If you like conspiracies and bold, larger-than-life characters, \u003cem\u003eMan of War\u003c\/em\u003e hits fast, hard, and never lets up for a second.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrimeReads.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Another amazing work of art from Sean Parnell. Every page I turned of this masterful thriller gripped me with intrigue and emotion. Sean now lives among the greats such as Brad Thor and Vince Flynn.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrent Gleeson, author of Talking Point: A Navy SEAL’s 10 Fail Safe Principles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A great tale that rivals the exciting military fiction writers of our time like Clancy and Thor.  Pulling from real world experience, Parnell crafts a story with \u003cem\u003eMan of War\u003c\/em\u003e that is realistic, entertaining and suspenseful… Look out Jason Bourne, Eric Steele has arrived!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJason Redman, author of The Trident and former Navy SEAL Lt.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eMan of War\u003c\/em\u003e is nonstop action from the first page, a jolt of pure adrenaline. Parnell deploys the full arsenal in this high-stakes thriller.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJoseph Finder, author of The Switch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A completely gripping story.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eClive Cussler, New York Times bestselling author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A definite winner... In developing his plot and main character, Parnell writes like a veteran… The main story line here, involving friends turned mortal enemies, is a grabber and will certainly please fans of Brad Thor, Brad Taylor, and Vince Flynn.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eMan of War \u003c\/em\u003eis a breakneck-speed thriller with enough action and combat to satisfy any reader.  Eric Steele is a one-man army, and Sean Parnell uses his background in tactics and weapons to bust into the ranks of the best thriller writers out there.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eC.J. Box,  #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Disappeared\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A heartfelt story that shows how very different people can be thrown together in combat and find a way to make it work. Parnell and the soldiers who fought beside him are all courageous heroes—real bad asses. I really enjoyed the book.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChris Kyle, bestselling author of American Sniper on Outlaw Platoon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eMan of War \u003c\/em\u003eis a relentless, adrenaline-pumping thriller, bristling with nonstop action and suspense. Parnell … knows the sting of battle, physically and psychologically... His action hero Eric Steele is as authentic as it gets. This is one hell of a debut book.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRorke Denver, former SEAL Commander and author of Damn Few: Making The Modern SEAL Warrior\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eOutlaw Platoon\u003c\/em\u003e is an exceptional look into the mind of a platoon leader in Afghanistan; Captain Parnell shares his experiences of leadership, loss, and aggressive military tactics. You can really feel the bonds forged between these brothers in arms as the battle plays out” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarcus Luttrell, author of Lone Survivor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Bristling with intrigue, deceit, power and treason—once you pick this book up, you will NOT be able to put it down.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrad Thor #1 New York Times bestselling author of Spymaster\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Fast, hard, and effortlessly authentic—both lead character Eric Steele and author Sean Parnell are the real deal.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLee Child, author of The Midnight Line\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Setting, dialogue, and details create the ideal backdrop for the tension and intensity...  It’s a marvelous debut from a talented writer to keep a watch on.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSteve Berry, author of The Last Order\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“At times, I forgot I was reading about a war as I was drawn up in the drama the same way you [are] when reading Krakauer’s \u003cem\u003eInto Thin Air\u003c\/em\u003e . . . 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