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Savage Son

the gripping, thrilling and adventurous novel in the James Reece series
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In Savage Son by Jack Carr, the protagonist, James Reece, embarks on a perilous journey of vengeance after uncovering a plot that threatens national security. Amidst the wilderness of Russia, he faces a relentless adversary, testing his resolve and skills. The story delves into themes of survival, betrayal, and retribution in a high-stakes, action-packed narrative.
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You might enjoy this thrilling read if you're interested in fast-paced action and suspenseful storytelling. The narrative delves into themes of vengeance and survival, perfect for fans of intense, character-driven plots. With its captivating blend of military expertise and psychological insight, this story keeps you on the edge of your seat.

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Former Navy SEAL James Reece must infiltrate the Russian mafia and turn the hunters into the hunted in this third high-octane installment in the bestselling series. 

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NOW AN AMAZON PRIME TV SERIES STARRING CHRIS PRATT

‘A propulsive and compulsive series. Jack Carr’s James Reece is the kind of guy you’d want to have in your corner. A suspenseful and exhilarating thrill-ride. Jack Carr is the real deal’ - Andy McNab

Deep in the wilds of Siberia, a woman is on the run, pursued by a man harbouring secrets – a man intent on killing her.

Half a world away, James Reece is recovering from brain surgery in the Montana wilderness, slowly putting his life back together with the help of investigative journalist Katie Buranek and his longtime friend and SEAL teammate Raife Hastings.

Unbeknown to them, the Russian mafia has set their sights on Reece in a deadly game of cat and mouse.

In his most visceral and heart-pounding thriller yet, Jack Carr explores the darkest instincts of humanity through the eyes of a man who has seen both the best and the worst of it.

Praise for Jack Carr:

'This is seriously good . . . the suspense is unrelenting, and the tradecraft is so authentic the government will probably ban it – so read it while you can!' Lee Child

'Carr writes both from the gut and a seemingly infinite reservoir of knowledge in the methods of human combat. Loved it!' Chris Hauty

'With a particular line in authentic tradecraft, this fabulously unrelenting thrill-ride was a struggle to put down' Mark Dawson

'Gritty, raw and brilliant!' Tom Marcus

‘So powerful, so pulse-pounding, so well-written – rarely do you read a debut novel this damn good’ Brad Thor

'A powerful, thoughtful, realistic, at times terrifying thriller that I could not put down. A terrific addition to the genre, Jack Carr and his alter-ego protagonist, James Reece, continue to blow me away' Mark Greaney

'Thrilling' Publishers Weekly

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471197376

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 464

About the Author

Jack Carr is a former Navy SEAL who led special operations teams as a team leader, platoon commander, troop commander, and task unit commander. Over his twenty years in Naval Special Warfare, he transitioned from an enlisted SEAL sniper to a junior officer leading assault and sniper teams in Iraq and Afghanistan, to a platoon commander practicing counterinsurgency in the southern Philippines, to commanding a special operations task unit in the most Iranian influenced section of southern Iraq throughout the tumultuous drawdown of US Forces. Jack retired from active duty in 2016 and lives with his wife and three children in Park City, Utah. He is the author of The Terminal List, True Believer, Savage Son, The Devil’s Hand, In the Blood, Only the Dead, Red Sky Mourning, and Targeted: Beirut. His debut novel, The Terminal List, was adapted into the #1 Prime Video series starring Chris Pratt. He is also the host of the top-rated Danger Close podcast. Follow Jack on Instagram, X, and Facebook @JackCarrUSA.

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