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Use of Force

A Thriller
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Use of Force by Brad Thor is a gripping thriller in which counterterrorism operative Scot Harvath races against time to thwart a deadly attack. As an anonymous source provides a crucial tip, Harvath must navigate a complex web of political deception and intrigue to prevent disaster. The pace is intense and full of suspense, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.
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Use of Force

After the body of a high-value terrorism suspect washes ashore on the coast of Italy, covert counterterrorism operative Scot Horvath must stop an ISIS-led plot to destroy the Vatican in this pulse-pounding thriller by #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author Thor. Tall Premium Edition.

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From the #1 New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brad Thor comes “his very best” (The Washington Times) thriller, following covert operative Scot Harvath as he is called upon to stop an ISIS-led plot to destroy the Vatican.

As a storm rages across the Mediterranean Sea, a terrifying distress call is made to the Italian Coast Guard. Days later, a body washes ashore. Identified as a high-value but missing terrorism suspect, his name sends panic through the Central Intelligence Agency.

Where was he headed? What was he planning? And could he be connected to the “spectacular attack” they have been fearing all summer? In a race against time, the CIA taps an unorthodox source to get answers: Navy SEAL turned covert counterterrorism operative, Scot Harvath. Hired on a black contract, Harvath provides the deniability the United States needs, while he breaks every rule along the way.

Teeming with fascinating characters and electrifying intrigue, Brad Thor does it again and proves why he is known around the world as a master of thrillers.

Series: The Scot Harvath Series

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Use of Force by Brad Thor is praised for its adrenaline-pumping action, filled with patriotism and unexpected plot twists that engage readers from start to finish. Critics regard it as a top-tier thriller, some considering it Thor's finest work, appreciating its elegant pacing and nods to classic thriller writers. The novel offers an immersive experience into modern counterterrorism, likened to the works of Tom Clancy and Robert Ludlum, and is described as highly relevant and powerful.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781982148546

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 February 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Emily Bestler Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 281g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Brad Thor is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-four thrillers, including Shadow of Doubt, Black Ice (ThrillerFix Best Thriller of the Year), Near Dark (one of Suspense Magazine’s Best Books of the Year), Backlash (nominated for the Barry Award for Best Thriller of the Year), Spymaster (named “One of the all-time best thriller novels” —The Washington Times), The Last Patriot (nominated Best Thriller of the Year by the International Thriller Writers association), and Blowback (one of the “Top 100 Killer Thrillers of All Time” —NPR). Visit his website at BradThor.com and follow him on Facebook @BradThorOfficial, on Instagram @RealBradThor, and on X @BradThor.

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