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    Direct Action: An SAS Thriller
    Direct Action: An SAS Thriller
    Direct Action: An SAS Thriller
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    Direct Action: An SAS Thriller

    Written by Johnny Two Combs Howard

    Narrated by David Johnsen

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    Two great nations fighting against a common enemy. Who will survive?

    When a US Embassy in South-East Asia is bombed by followers of terrorist Osama bin Laden, the US and UK decide it is time to act against the terrorist leader by striking at his stronghold in Afghanistan.

    Perfect for fans of Alex Shaw, L. T. Ryan and Chris Ryan.

    Johnny "Two Combs" Howard is a bestselling author of three books based on his experiences in the Regiment. Following his military career, John worked in a variety of leadership and management roles in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Africa. He assisted in the successful release of 16 expatriate hostages in Sierra Leone and was team leader of the Families' Security Detail for the Saudi Ambassador to the United States. He was the lead mentor for emerging Iraqi Special Operations Units in Baghdad, lead instructor for the US Department of State Anti Terrorism Assistance Program in Indonesia, and chief instructor for the Special Operations Group in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSAGA Egmont
    Release dateNov 8, 2022
    ISBN9788728371381

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