Download or read book Sand Spider written by Carl Bowen and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2014-06-02 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As Lieutenant Commander Ryan Cross and the soldiers of Shadow Squadron welcome their first female member to the team, Cross receives an urgent call from a powerful senator demanding assistance in saving his kidnapped son. When the team touches down in Mali, they immediately learn that something far more sinister than a simple kidnapping is going down in the desert... In their Starred Review of Elite Infantry, Kirkus Reviews lauded the Shadow Squadron series as "breathtaking to the word" with "top-drawer renderings of secret military missions around the globe." This action packed series delivers exciting stories highly relevant to today's real-world conflicts. Each book in the Shadow Squadron series includes glossaries, writing prompts, and discussion questions aimed at stimulating safe, objective discussion about war, current events, and the modern military.
Download or read book Sea Demon written by Carl Bowen and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2013 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In operation SEA DEMON, Lt. Commander Ryan Cross and his Shadow Squadron are called upon to put down Somali pirates who have kidnapped several V.I.P.s.
Download or read book Black Anchor written by Carl Bowen and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2013 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An oil rig platform in Cuban waters has been hijacked by American mercs. When the Cuban military decides to intervene, Shadow Squadron is caught in the crossfire.
Download or read book Shadow Fall Star Wars written by Alexander Freed and published by Random House Worlds. This book was released on 2020-06-23 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alphabet Squadron’s hunt for the deadliest TIE fighters in the galaxy continues in this Star Wars adventure! News of the New Republic’s victory still reverberates through the galaxy. In its wake, the capital ships of the newly legitimized galactic government journey to the farthest stars, seeking out and crushing the remnants of imperial tyranny. But some old ghosts are harder to banish than others. And none are more dangerous than Shadow Wing. Yrica Quell’s ragtag Alphabet Squadron still leads the search for Shadow Wing, but they’re no closer to their goal—and the pressure to find their quarry before it’s too late has begun to shake them apart. Determined to finish the fight once and for all, Quell works with New Republic Intelligence’s contentious Caern Adan and the legendary General Hera Syndulla to prepare the riskiest gambit of her starfighting career—a trap for Shadow Wing that could finish the chase once and for all. But in the darkness, their enemy has evolved. Soran Keize, last of the Imperial aces, has stepped into the power vacuum at the head of Shadow Wing, reinvigorating the faltering unit in their hour of need. Once adrift in the aftershocks of the war, Keize has found meaning again, leading the lost soldiers of his unit through to safety. The only thing standing in his way? The most mismatched squadron in the New Republic Navy, led by his former mentee: the traitor Yrica Quell.
Download or read book Eagle Down written by Carl Bowen and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2013 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sergeant Edgar Brighton awakens to find an unfamiliar woman staring back at him. As the woman begins to blindfold him, Edgar realizes he's an Eagle Down behind enemy lines.
Download or read book White Needle written by Carl Bowen and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2014-06-09 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Syrian rebels have gotten their hands on a White Needle, or stolen chemical weapon, and plan to use it on an unknown target. Only Shadow Squadron has the talent and technology to locate and neutralize the missile before it's launched.
Download or read book Shadow Squadron written by Jim Stephens and published by RWG Publishing. This book was released on 2023-03-08 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shadow Squadron: Inside Covert Operations is an in-depth look at one of the most elite military units in the world. From intelligence gathering and analysis to specialized combat operations, this book takes readers inside the world of covert operations and the men and women who make them possible. Through interviews with former members of the unit and extensive research into the history of covert operations, Shadow Squadron provides a comprehensive look at the tactics, strategies, and technologies used by this elite unit to achieve their mission. From the streets of Mogadishu to the mountains of Afghanistan, readers will follow the unit's operations as they confront some of the most challenging and dangerous situations in modern warfare. But Shadow Squadron is more than just a military history. The book also delves into the complexities of covert operations and the challenges they pose for policymakers, military leaders, and the public. From the delicate balance between secrecy and transparency to the importance of public perception, Shadow Squadron provides a nuanced and thoughtful look at the world of covert operations and their impact on modern warfare. Finally, Shadow Squadron pays tribute to the sacrifices of the men and women who have served in this elite unit. From fallen soldiers to those who have suffered physical and emotional injuries as a result of their service, this book honors their contributions to the safety and security of our country. Written in a compelling and accessible style, Shadow Squadron: Inside Covert Operations is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, intelligence gathering, and modern warfare. It provides a fascinating and insightful look at the world of covert operations and the men and women who make them possible.
Download or read book Phantom Sun written by Carl Bowen and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2014 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After an experimental aircraft crashes in Antarctica, Shadow Squadron is deployed to recover it.
Download or read book Sniper Shield written by Carl Bowen and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2013 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lieutenant Yamashita of the Shadow Squadron is a trained sniper, but when he is assigned to provide cover for an Iraqi terrorist-turned-politician he is tempted by his dislike of the politician to hold his fire--just long enough.
Download or read book Shadow Squadron Rogue Agent written by Carl Bowen and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When there's a dangerous, near-impossible mission that needs done, only Shadow Squadron is up to the job. Over the years, the elite team of soldiers has used its superior skills to resolve conflicts around the globe under the leadership of Lieutenant Commander Ryan Cross. But the world remains riddled with warfare, and there's still work to be done for the covert team. And with new members, traitors, and rogue agents, it's difficult to know who to trust. Can the Shadow Squadron work as one expert unit in order to secure the safety of others and complete their increasingly treacherous missions?
Download or read book Shadow Squadron Sea Demon written by Carl Bowen and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2013 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shadow Squadron hits the ground running in their first mission, operation SEA DEMON. When well-organized Somali pirates kidnap several V.I.Ps at sea, Lt. Commander Ryan Cross and his men are called upon to put these pirates down before innocent blood is shed.
Download or read book Shadow Squadron Elite Infantry written by Carl Bowen and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lieutenant Commander Cross has served his country with excellence for many years. When his time in the armed forces comes to an end, he is given a job offer he can't refuse: command an elite squad of soldiers tasked with tackling military ops that are blacker than black and far beyond the call of duty.
Download or read book Shadow Squadron Sniper Shield written by Carl Bowen and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2014-06-03 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lieutenant Kimiyo Yamashita is known for his iron will and nerves of steel, but when Shadow Squadron is tasked with protecting an Iraqi terrorist-turned-politician, even the hardened sniper flinches. Yamashita promises to keep the dirty V.I.P. in his sights at all times . . . but that only makes the itch to pull the trigger more tempting.
Download or read book Shadow Squadron Black Anchor written by Carl Bowen and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2014-06-03 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Chinese oil rig platform in Cuban waters has been hijacked, forcing Shadow Squadron to intervene. But before Lt. Cross and his men can board the BLACK ANCHOR, they get some startling intel: the mercenaries are American, and they've taken hostages. Even worse, the Cuban military is on its way, and they have no concern for the lives of anyone onboard.
Download or read book Critical Strike written by Carl Bowen and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the modern world of politics and warfare, the critical battles take place behind the scenes--and that's just where Shadow Squadron excels. Under the leadership of Lieutenant Commander Ryan Cross, this elite team of soldiers completes missions around the globe that no one else has the talent or training to handle. But as the team's successes mount, so does the complexity of their missions--and the best course of action becomes difficult to determine. In their Starred Review of Elite Infantry, Kirkus Reviews lauded the Shadow Squadron series as "breathtaking to the word" with "top-drawer renderings of secret military missions around the globe." This action packed series delivers exciting stories highly relevant to today's real-world conflicts.
Download or read book Star Wars Shadow of the Sith written by Adam Christopher and published by Random House Worlds. This book was released on 2022-06-28 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Luke Skywalker and Lando Calrissian return in this essential novel set between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens. The Empire is dead. Nearly two decades after the Battle of Endor, the tattered remnants of Palpatine’s forces have fled to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. But for the heroes of the New Republic, danger and loss are ever-present companions, even in this newly forged era of peace. Jedi Master Luke Skywalker is haunted by visions of the dark side, foretelling an ominous secret growing somewhere in the depths of space, on a dead world called Exegol. The disturbance in the Force is undeniable . . . and Luke’s worst fears are confirmed when his old friend Lando Calrissian comes to him with reports of a new Sith menace. After Lando’s daughter was stolen from his arms, he searched the stars for any trace of his lost child. But every new rumor leads only to dead ends and fading hopes—until he crosses paths with Ochi of Bestoon, a Sith assassin tasked with kidnapping a young girl. Ochi’s true motives remain shrouded to Luke and Lando. For on a junkyard moon, a mysterious envoy of the Sith Eternal has bequeathed a sacred blade to the assassin, promising that it will answer the questions that have haunted him since the Empire fell. In exchange, he must complete a final mission: Return to Exegol with the key to the Sith’s glorious rebirth—Rey, the granddaughter of Darth Sidious himself. As Ochi hunts Rey and her parents to the edge of the galaxy, Luke and Lando race into the mystery of the Sith’s lingering shadow and aid a young family running for their lives.
Download or read book Steel Hammer written by Carl Bowen and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2015-08 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shadow Squadron has had lots of dangerous missions, but parachuting onto a moving train in ISIS territory to secure a load of weapons guarded by elite troops may well prove to be fatal for Lieutenant Commander Ryan Cross and his entire team.
