New Releases by Brad Taylor

The pulse-pounding new thriller from New York Times bestselling author Brad Taylor. World powers vie for supremacy and Pike Logan must prevent the situation escalating into all-out war. While on a routine security assessment in India, Taskforce operator Pike Logan foils an attempted attack on a meeting between the CIA and India''s intelligence service. Both agencies believe it''s a minor incident, but Pike suspects that something much more sinister is at play. After another terrorist attack takes place, Pike begins to believe that outside powers are destabilising India, leveraging domestic separatist groups for nothing more than economic gain. But those conducting the operations have their own agenda... After a mass kidnapping with several fatalities, two rival global powers are destabilised. What follows is a race against the clock to de-escalate the tension, a race that winds through the bustling markets of Delhi, the luxurious resorts of Goa, and the epic halls of the Taj Mahal. It will take everything that Pike Logan and the Taskforce have to foil an intricate plot that leaves countless lives in the balance. ''Brad Taylor knows his stuff.'' Nelson DeMille ''Pike ranks right up there with Jason Bourne, Jack Reacher, and Jack Bauer.'' John Lescroart

Boosting Workplace Morale: Enhancing Personal Connections Among Co-workers for a Positive Impact on Professional Growth and Personal Fulfillment. In the modern corporate world, where social media and HR policies often create barriers to personal connections, The Gift Box emerges as a beacon of hope. This book is a unique guide that illuminates the path to fostering deeper relationships with the individuals we spend most of our day with - our co-workers. It''s a compelling exploration of the profound impact these connections can have on our personal and professional lives. The Gift Box is not just a book; it''s a tool for transformation. It encourages us to look beyond the surface of professional interactions and appreciate the significant influence our colleagues have on our lives. It challenges the notion that the workplace is merely a place for professional transactions, instead promoting it as a space for personal growth and mutual support. The author expertly navigates the complex dynamics of workplace relationships, providing insightful strategies to break down the walls that often isolate us from our colleagues. The book underscores the importance of recognizing and acknowledging the positive impact our co-workers have on our lives, thereby fostering a more inclusive and supportive work environment. The Gift Box is a testament to the power of personal connections in the workplace. It''s a call to action for all of us to open our minds and hearts to the potential of these relationships. It''s an invitation to transform our workplaces from mere offices into communities of support, growth, and fulfillment. In a world where personal connections are often overlooked or undervalued, The Gift Box serves as a much-needed reminder of their importance. It''s a guide for anyone seeking to create a more compassionate, understanding, and supportive workplace. It''s a book that will change the way you view your co-workers and, ultimately, the way you view your work. The Gift Box is more than just a book; it''s a catalyst for change, a blueprint for a more fulfilling professional life, and a testament to the power of personal connections. Dive in and discover the transformative power of personal connections in the workplace.

New York Times bestselling author and former special forces officer Brad Taylor is back with a propulsive and topical edge-of-your-seat thriller featuring Pike Logan as he goes head-to-head with Putin’s henchmen. To finally end the war between their nations, a rogue band of Ukrainian partisans known as the Wolves teams up with members of Russia’s military intelligence to assassinate Vladimir Putin. But Putin is aware of the traitors in his midst and assigns the loyal commander of the Russian National Guard to root them out. It’s a mission Victor Petrov is expected to undertake after he prevents Sweden from joining NATO—by assassinating a deputy minister of foreign affairs. After receiving intelligence about the threat in Sweden, the United States sends Pike Logan to identify Petrov’s target—only for him to get caught in the crossfire between Putin’s agents and the Wolves. When the smoke clears, Pike makes no effort to stop the Wolves on their ultimate mission, believing it just, until he discovers that their operation has unimaginable consequences. For Putin is preparing a devastating endgame: activating the Dead Man’s Hand nuclear response that will launch Russia’s missiles in the event of his death. . .

New York Times bestselling author and former Special Forces officer Brad Taylor’s thrilling new short story sets Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill on Italy’s beautiful Amalfi Coast for their long-delayed honeymoon with their daughter, Amena—where they encounter art thieves with ties to the underworld . . . Between the delectable meals, the gorgeous Mediterranean seaside, and historical sites, Pike and Jennifer are enjoying their time with Amena in the Italian village of Positano, grateful for the reprieve from their day jobs—protecting U.S. interests from terrorist threats. But their relaxing vacation runs into trouble when Amena and Pike uncover what appears to be a priceless Renaissance painting hidden in a grotto and soon find themselves in the center of a black market art scheme. A powerful Italian businessman and suspected crime lord had arranged to take possession of the rare, deeply significant Caravaggio artwork in the cave through less-than-legal means, and hadn’t counted on the trio of Americans interrupting his plot. He is determined to leave no witnesses . . . but when he dares to threaten Pike and his family, he learns how dangerous they truly are . . .

Three pulse-pounding Pike Logan thrillers from New York Times bestselling author and former Special Forces officer Brad Taylor come together in one unique collection. Enjoy three bestselling, action-packed novels featuring Pike Logan and his Taskforce as they face down threats across the globe. HUNTER KILLER: After the Taskforce is targeted, Pike Logan tracks a group of highly-trained Russian assassins to Brazil, stopping at nothing to protect his team. AMERICAN TRAITOR: Pike Logan is on the desperate hunt for a man who is about to betray his country, and races to prevent a catastrophic conflict from consuming a whole region of the world. END OF DAYS: Pike Logan must stop a serial killer loose on the streets of Rome who is hell-bent on igniting a global disaster.

Pike Logan must stop a deranged killer hell-bent on igniting an international conflagration in this explosive, action-packed thriller from New York Times bestselling author and former special forces officer, Brad Taylor. When a paragliding trip over the picturesque mountains of Switzerland results in the brutal murder of the former head of Israeli intelligence, Mossad brings in terrorist hunters Aaron and Shoshana to investigate. But they''ll need help to find out who was behind the attack and what they’re planning next. Luckily, Aaron and Shoshana know exactly who to call. Taskforce operators Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill have been trapped in Charleston, South Carolina during COVID-19, so when Aaron and Shoshana show up on their doorstep with Israeli passports and a new mission, they jump at the chance to assist their friends. Some suspect that Keta’ib Hezbollah, an Iranian-funded militia group operating in Iraq, might be responsible for the “accidental” deaths of key members of the American and Israeli governments. But something isn’t adding up, and Pike, Jennifer, and the two Mossad operators are determined to find the real assassins before more people are cut down. As they stumble upon the trail of a serial killer loose on the streets of Rome connected to the deaths and follow evidence leading to the exalted Knights of Malta, they must wade deep into the contentious religious and political fractures of Israel and the greater Middle East. It’s a dangerous world where fanatics and legitimate organizations exist side by side, and it’s up to the Taskforce to determine who is really pulling the strings. What they find could have disastrous consequences not only for them, but for the entire world…

When a paragliding trip over the picturesque mountains of Switzerland results in the brutal murder of the former head of Israeli intelligence, Mossad brings in terrorist hunters Aaron and Shoshana to investigate. But they''ll need help to find out who was behind the attack and what they''re planning next. Taskforce operators Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill have been trapped in Charleston, South Carolina during COVID-19, so when Aaron and Shoshana show up on their doorstep with Israeli passports and a new mission, they jump at the chance to assist their friends.

Kill him, before it''s too late. This thrilling short story takes you back to before the Taskforce was created, revealing the origins of Israeli agent Aaron Bergman. 1998. Israeli operator Aaron Bergman and his team are still reeling after a disastrous mission. His new commander soon confirms Aaron''s fears. His team is cut free from the Mossad but not from serving their new leader. Unsanctioned by the Israeli government, Aaron is sent to assassinate a Nazi who escaped justice. But the mission leads Aaron to a much more insidious scheme. The evil he set out to destroy is ready to unleash one last devastating strike no one sees coming. Praise for Brad Taylor: ''It''s an excellent read, and I greatly enjoyed it'' Nelson DeMille. ''Fresh plot, great actions, and Taylor clearly knows what he is writing about'' Vince Flynn. ''Ranks right up there with Jason Bourne, Jack Reacher and Jack Bauer'' John Lescroart.

''[Taylor] has the gun metal ring of authenticity and the crisp writing of a military communique'' NELSON DeMILLE ''Fresh plot, great actions, and Taylor clearly knows what he is writing about... When it comes to tactics and hardware he is spot-on'' VINCE FLYNN ''Few authors write about espionage, terrorism, and clandestine hit squads as well as Taylor does'' HOUSTON PRESS Threats never cease; the Taskforce never rests. Designed to operate outside the bounds of law, trained to exist on the ragged edge of human capability, the Taskforce''s existence is as essential as it is illegal. Recruited from the top operators in the intelligence and special forces spheres, they are led by ex-Special Forces Operator Pike Logan and his protégé, academic turned skilled operator, Jennifer Cahill. Collected in a single volume for the first time, these nine novellas explore the Taskforce from its inception to modern-day missions: THE CALLSIGN. GUT INSTINCT. BLACK FLAG. THE DIG. THE RECRUIT. THE TARGET. THE INFILTRATOR. THE RUINS. EXIT FEE.

Pike Logan tracks highly-trained Russian assassins to Brazil in this blistering, action-packed thriller from New York Times bestselling author and former Special Forces Officer Brad Taylor. “It’s an excellent read, and I greatly enjoyed it.” —Nelson DeMille Pike Logan and the Taskforce were once the apex predators, an unrivaled hunting machine that decimated those out to harm the United States, but they may have met their match. While Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill prepare to join their team on a counter-terrorist mission in the triple frontier—the lawless tri-border region where Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay meet—they are targeted in Charleston, South Carolina. A vicious explosion kills a friend, and the perpetrators have set it up to look like an accident. While the authorities believe this was not foul play, Pike knows the attack was meant for him. When he loses contact with the team in South America, Pike is convinced he and the Taskforce are under assault. His men are the closest thing to family that Pike has, which means he will do anything, even ignore direct orders to stand down, to find them. Pike and Jennifer head to Brazil to investigate their disappearance and run headlong into a crew of Russian assassins. Within days they are entangled in a byzantine scheme involving Brazilian politics and a cut-throat battle for control of offshore oil fields. Forged in combat, the Russians are the equal of anything the Taskforce has encountered before, but they make a mistake in attacking Pike’s team, because Pike has a couple of elite Israeli assassins of his own. And Pike will stop at nothing to protect his family.

Are you constantly belitted by your man and feel like you are losing your sense of independence? Is your man tormenting you by alienating you from your friends and family as well as causing you to lose your self-identity and confidence too? Do you think you are ready to call it quits or do you wish to train your man to give you the love and respect you deserve? If you want to know more, do check out this book!This book will tell you why men have always oppressed women since the ancient era; how and why women are bullied by men into submission and deprived of love and respect; and how they can transform themselves into sassy women by making some adjustments to their ways of dating and their temperaments. If you find yourself in a pathetic situation right now and want to learn to deal with your man more effectively, do check out this book!

In his quest to restore wild magic to the world, the traveler faces a challenge that may be forever beyond his ability. After living alone for centuries, can the traveler find and accept help in realizing his dreams?

“Taylor is one of today’s premiere authors writing about the world of special ops.” —Associated Press Former Special Forces officer Brad Taylor’s thrilling new novella sets Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill against a Serbian gang that makes the mistake of kidnapping someone they both hold dear. Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill are no strangers to international conflict, but this time they’re facing a threat much closer to home. Amena, the young Syrian refugee they have taken into their care, is having trouble settling into her new life in South Carolina. As they all struggle to figure out the bounds of their new life, a fight with Pike sends Amena running to the streets of Charleston, where she befriends a girl and her Serbian guardian who may not be as harmless as they seem. Pike, wild with worry over Amena’s disappearance, makes it his mission to bring her home safely, but she is in much more danger than they realize. To make matters worse, classified nuclear information may also be on the line. While Pike is on the warpath, Amena learns of the Serbian’s true nature and the terrible ‘exit fee’ he exacts from girls who don’t play by his rules. Now it’s up to Pike to find her— but the risk will be much higher than he imagines. Includes an excerpt from Brad Taylor''s upcoming Pike Logan thriller, Hunter Killer.

Retired Special Forces officer Brad Taylor''s thrilling new short story sets Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill on a hunt for an ancient Mayan temple and reveals the origin of their archaeological company, the cover for their clandestine work with the Taskforce. Deep in the Maya Biosphere Reserve, a huge protected tract of rain forest in northern Guatemala, lies the mythical Temple of Priests. Only one man knew of the temple''s location, but he was killed before he could relay the coordinates. Now, newly reinstated Taskforce operator Pike Logan has the grid location of the ruins, and he''s convinced Jennifer Cahill to travel to Guatemala in search of the Mayan temple her uncle died trying to find. But Pike and Jennifer are not the only ones heading into the rain forest in search of hidden treasure. A Canadian mining company is determined to explore the Biosphere for rare earth metals, even if it means destroying the way of life for local villagers. When they learn that Pike and Jennifer''s impending historical discovery might thwart their plans, it sets the newly minted team on a crash course with a group of men hellbent on getting their hands on the prize, no matter the cost. Includes an excerpt from Brad Taylor''s latest Pike Logan thriller, Daughter of War.

Retired Special Forces officer Brad Taylor''s thrilling new short story features Israeli operatives, Aaron and Shoshana, as the two wed at Jerusalem''s Western Wall amid a backdrop of turmoil and a new plot to attack the city''s holiest site. Taskforce operators Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill are used to traveling all over the world for counterterrorist missions, but this time they''re in the Old City of Jerusalem under happier circumstances. Their friends Aaron and Shoshana, former operatives with Israeli Mossad, are getting married and they''ve chosen to tie the knot at the Western Wall of the Temple Mount. The holiest site in Judaism and the third holiest in Islam, the Temple Mount is a fault line between Jews and Muslims, the flash point for eons of strife--and it will still prove to be true today. Unbeknownst to them, a cell of Palestinian terrorists has planned an attack against innocent tourists to incite the Arab world to demand that Israel retreat from the holy site. But the terrorists don''t realize that they themselves are being played by an infiltrator with a subversive plot that will lead to the Arabs'' loss of control of the Temple Mount. But even the infiltrator doesn''t know the full scope of the terrorists'' plans; they''re preparing a strike much greater than he envisions--one that could split the fault line into total war. As Pike and Jennifer explore the Old City with their Israeli friends, neither the terrorists nor the infiltrator remember one immutable truth: In war, the enemy gets a vote. Includes an excerpt from Brad Taylor''s latest Pike Logan thriller, Operator Down.

Assuming no prior knowledge, this widely-used and critically-acclaimed text provides a clear introduction to, and uniquely fair-minded assessment of, Rational Choice approaches. The substantially revised, updated and extended new edition includes more substantial coverage of game theory, collective action, ''revisionist'' public choice, and the use of rational choice in International Relations.

In this heart-stopping thriller from New York Times bestselling author Brad Taylor, Pike Logan returns with his most dangerous and personal threat yet: a Taskforce Operator gone rogue. For years, the extralegal counterterrorist unit known as the Taskforce has worked in the shadows, anticipating and preventing attacks around the globe. Created to deal with a terrorist threat that shuns the civilized rule of law, it abandoned the same, operating outside of the US Constitution. Though wildly successful, it was rooted in a fear that the cure could be worse than the disease. And now that fear has come home. A Special Forces soldier is killed on an operation in Afghanistan, and complicit in the attack is a government official of an allied nation. While the US administration wants to forget the casualty, one Taskforce member will not. When he sets out to avenge his brother''s death, his actions threaten to not only expose the Taskforce''s activities, but also destroy a web of alliances against a greater evil. Pike Logan understands the desire, but also the danger. Brought in to eliminate the risk, he''s now forced to choose between his friend and the administration he''s sworn to protect, while unbeknownst to either of them, the soldier''s death is only the beginning...

When ISIS plans an attack no one anticipates, one that cannot be defeated by an airstrike, Pike Logan and the Taskforce are America''s only hope.

Die Taskforce - von der US-Regierung gegründet, um außerhalb des US-Rechts im Geheimen agieren zu können. Ihre Existenz ist ebenso wichtig wie illegal. Bei einem Einsatz in Ägypten kommt es zu einem Anschlag auf die Taskforce. Ein Mann stirbt, ein weiterer überlebt nur um Haaresbreite. Pike Logan und seine Partnerin Jennifer Cahill sind gezwungen, die gefährliche Mission auf eigene Faust zu Ende zu führen - und geraten dabei zwischen alle Fronten ... Aber das ist noch ihr geringstes Problem: Verschwörer sind dabei, ihre Heimat mit einer gewaltigen Waffe zu vernichten. Doch Mitgliedern der Taskforce ist es verboten, in den USA zu agieren. Darf Pike das Gesetz brechen? Oder soll Amerika wirklich das einzige Land sein, das Pike Logan nicht schützen kann? Brad Taylor erzählt mit unvergleichlichem Realismus, und das ist kein Wunder, denn er war viele Jahre lang Mitglied in einigen Spezialeinheiten, darunter acht Jahre in der Delta Force (zuletzt bei Einsätzen im Irak und Afghanistan). Kirkus Reviews: »Super geschrieben, spannend, und verdammt guter Lesestoff.« Blackfive: »In seinen Romanen erkennt man ganz klar Taylors Erfahrungen im Antiterrorkampf. Liest man seine Bücher, muss man sich fragen: Was ist echt, und was ist erfunden?« Brad Taylor ist der Bestsellerautor der Pike Logan-Romane. Er wurde auf Okinawa, Japan, geboren, wuchs aber im ländlichen Texas auf. Nach seinem Universitätsabschluss ging er zur US-Armee und verließ sie nach 21 Jahren als Oberstleutnant. Während dieser Zeit war er in der Infanterie und in Spezialeinheiten tätig (acht Jahre in der Delta Force), zuletzt bei Einsätzen im Irak und Afghanistan. Wenn er nicht schreibt, arbeitet Brad für verschiedene Firmen als Sicherheitsberater. Er lebt in Charleston, South Carolina, mit seiner Frau und zwei Töchtern.

Debates over the relationship between exit and voice in politics have focused on the quantity of citizen voice and its effectiveness in influencing public decisions. The epistemic quality of voice, on the other hand, has received much less attention. This article uses rational choice theory to argue that public sector exit options can lead to more informed and less biased expressions of voice. Whereas voters have weak incentives to gather and process information, exit options provide sharper epistemic incentives to produce knowledge which can spill over into voting decisions. Exit can thus improve democratic competence.

From easy to very difficult, the 100 puzzles in this book will help you become a better Sudoku player by understanding the logic behind solving even the most challenging puzzles. Each puzzle solution includes hints for filling in individual cells, as well as a sequencing order, so you know where to look for your next move. Whether you''re an expert or beginner, this unique solution format will help you finish every puzzle you start.

In the latest military thriller from the retired Delta Force Operator and New York Timesbestselling author, a hostage situation places America''s most powerful political elite at the mercy of its worst enemies. When veteran operator Pike Logan and partner Jennifer Cahill receive a letter from Blaisdell Consulting-the umbrella cover company for their real employer, a top secret counterterrorist unit called the Taskforce-they expect orders for their next mission-impossible tasking. Instead, they learn that their latest actions have gotten them fired, despite having saved thousands of innocent lives. Pike''s shock and fury is redirected when their commander, Colonel Kurt Hale, asks him and Jennifer for help with a personal matter- His niece Kylie, an exchange student in England, has gone missing. Neither Pike nor Jennifer understands how critical her disappearance will become. Meanwhile, all Taskforce teams have been redirected to a developing situation. A terrorist organization has targeted military relatives of key members of the US government, including the vice president''s son. Their seizure of hostages was far-reaching and meticulously coordinated, and the full extent of the threat-and potential demands-has thrown the government into turmoil. They face a terrible choice- Cease counter-terrorist operations, or watch hostages die one by one. How much is a single life worth? Unless the Taskforce can decipher the web of lies devised by their enemies, the United States is about to find out. From the Hardcover edition.

This thrilling short story from New York Times bestselling author Brad Taylor features Taskforce operators Knuckles and Decoy, who stumble upon an audacious plot when they least expect it... When Taskforce operator Knuckles brings his old friend Decoy, a former teammate from the Navy SEALs, to Lima, Peru, he wonders if he’s made a mistake. Knuckles’ only objective is to assess Decoy’s covert surveillance skills on an orientation deployment, the final step before any recruit is accepted into the extralegal counterterrorist organization known as the Taskforce. Just when Decoy’s wild side threatens to expose their cover as technicians working for the embassy—and derail his chances of becoming a full member of the Taskforce—the two uncover an unexpected piece of intelligence involving the terrorist group, the Shining Path, that causes their mission to go from evaluation to operational. With no backup and a flimsy cover story, Knuckles and Decoy find themselves in murky territory, relying on the help of an untried asset to prevent a devastating attack on countless innocents. Includes an excerpt of the Pike Logan novel, The Forgotten Soldier.

Pike and Jennifer are in Turkmenistan with the Taskforce when Jennifer gets a call from her brother Jack. Working on an investigative report into the Mexican drug cartels, Jack Cahill has unknowingly gotten caught between two rival groups. His desperate call to his sister is his last before he''s kidnapped. In their efforts to rescue Jack, Pike and Jennifer uncover a plot much more insidious than illegal drug trafficking: the cartel that put a target on Jack''s back has discovered a GPS hack with the power to effectively debilitate the United States.

In the early morning hours, deep in the forest, there is something that not many hear anymore. It is the kind of silence that begs one to stop and listen. It is almost as if the Creator himself came to his podium and with a few taps of his baton, called his creation to life. The Chosen Oak was written to help families facing terminal illnesses to be encouraged by the knowledge that God, our Creator, has a purpose and plan for all his children.

Includes an excerpt from "The widow''s strike."

Charged with stopping an imminent terrorist attack, the Taskforce pursues leads to Egypt, where Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill find themselves in charge of a mission involving a weapon of unprecedented destruction.

Propulsive, compelling, and told with unparalleled realism, The Callsign brings readers new insight into the origins of Pike Logan and the Taskforce as they execute the first Omega operation in a relentless and action-packed short story. Commissioned at the highest level of the U.S. government, and designed to operate outside the bounds of U.S. law, a new counter-terrorist unit known as the Taskforce has just been formed, but not fully tested. Until now. Pike Logan has been given a team of operators drawn from the CIA’s National Clandestine Service and the military’s Special Operations Forces without any say in selecting the men on which he must depend. While executing a full mission profile exercise on U.S. soil, a target of opportunity appears before the Taskforce is deemed mission capable. Forced to execute, Pike and his team are sent to Yemen to track their first real target. The future of the Taskforce depends on their success, but when Pike is challenged by one of his own, their clear-cut mission teeters on the brink of disaster. The price of failure will reverberate much deeper than the loss of the target—straight into the presidency itself. Includes an excerpt of the Pike Logan novel, The Forgotten Soldier.

Vince Flynn and Brad Thor, move over: introducing a pulse-pounding new international thriller series by a former Delta Force commander.