Book 2

Blowback

by Al Pessin

Published 23 February 2021
Internationally renowned journalist, former foreign correspondent, Pentagon and war reporter Al Pessin brings to life the war in Afghanistan in his second Task Force Epsilon thriller, as a daring undercover mission must avert catastrophe.

"Adventure, political intrigue, suspense, and action galore." --Steve Berry

Explosions rock London, Paris, and Washington. Casualties number in the thousands. The President orders his covert agencies to retaliate with full force. It's time to launch Operation Blowback.

The Defense Intelligence Agency's Bridget Davenport was in the strike zone when the terrorists attacked. Claiming responsibility is Al-Souri, a jihadist who has consolidated multiple extremist cells in Syria. He plans to establish his own rule and wage all-out war against the West.

For Blowback to succeed, Bridget needs a covert operative to infiltrate Al-Souri's forces. U. S. Army Lieutenant Faraz Abdallah is still recovering from his last mission. But both he and Bridget know he's the only man for the job. Faraz must re-enter the terrorists' deadly world -- before America's enemies launch their next offensive.

"Reading Blowback is like saddling a rocket. Once it gets going, hang on for the ride!"
--John Gilstrap

"A riveting and relentless read."
--Jon Land

"Blowback kept me up all night. Al Pessin is the new Tom Clancy."
--Tony Park

"A timely thriller that pulls no punches. Highly recommended."
--Ward Larsen

Book 3

Shock Wave

by Al Pessin

Published 25 January 2022
In the gripping tradition of Daniel Silva and Nelson DeMille, an American operative infiltrates a dangerous terrorist cell targeting the Israeli and the Palestinian territories in the third Task Force Epsilon Thriller from internationally renowned journalist, former foreign correspondent, Pentagon and war reporter Al Pessin.
 

A MISSION TO AVERT WAR

Vital seaports in Jordan and Israel erupt in fire and destruction. It’s the first strike from a terrorist organization determined to increase hostilities throughout the Middle East.  There’s only one way to combat the threat. It’s time for Operation Shock Wave . . .

Saddiq Mohammed al-Assali is America’s most wanted terrorist. His cells in Israeli and the Palestinian territories are ready and eager to usher in a maelstrom of violence between the two nations. Each will blame the other. Iran will be implicated. And the United States will be drawn into yet another Middle Eastern war.
 
To stop al-Assali, the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Bridget Davenport assigns Lieutenant Faraz Abdallah to infiltrate the terrorist’s cabal. But as Faraz uncovers and sabotages al-Assali’s plans one by one, Bridget herself becomes the target—and Faraz must take decisive action in a deadly game of international deceit . . .
 
“An authentic, heart-stopping thriller. Don't miss this one!”
—Andrews and Wilson, authors of the Tier One thriller series

“Relentless tension, a fast-paced story . . . military drama at its finest!”
—Carole Stivers, author of The Mother Code

“Al Pessin is the perfect blend of Daniel Silva and Lee Child.”
—Dave Zeltserman, award-winning author of the Julius Katz stories