Brad Thor's knowledge of what could be and what is possible in covert and close-up combat is staggering - his ability to weave a fantastical yet entirely plausible earth shaking turn of global events is nothing short of absolutely brilliant. There is a real Scott Harvath - his name is Brad Thor. I salute you, sir, and thank you for your love of this country and for your ability to rob me of sleep with my own gleeful participation. This is a GREAT book! Thrilling, frightening, non-stop roller coaster ride of absolute edge-of-your seat excitement and frankly morw than a little anxiety about the outcome until the last pages. Also filled with human stories that break the heart and yet fill your eyes with tears of pride. Get it. Read it. Love it. I did and I'm grateful to have the chance to do so. I only wish my own father were alive to share the thrilling brilliance of Brad's writing today - I know how much we would have enjoyed reading it and talking about it for hours. John Zimmerman