Maximum Force (A Grant Valor Action Thriller—Book 2)

Jack Mars

Summary

"Thriller writing at its best."
--Midwest Book Review (Any Means Necessary)
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From the #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author Jack Mars (with over 10,000 five-star reviews) comes a riveting new action thriller series. When the world comes under threat, an elite international team is called in, designed to handle the highest of stakes and led by former Army Ranger Grant Valor.

In this book when an elusive terrorist cell commandeers cutting-edge military tech for heists across Europe, Grant Valor and the elite team must thwart their plans to seize a nuclear vehicle. Valor's chase leads them through a labyrinth of high-speed pursuits and clandestine warfare, where every corner turned could lead to global catastrophe.

The Grant Valor series delivers an explosive and monumental thrill-ride, brimming with twists that will shock and awe you at every turn. With a band of unforgettable characters whose gripping saga will compel you to devour pages deep into the twilight hours, fans of Brad Thor, Tom Clancy, and Vince Flynn are sure to fall in love.

"Thriller enthusiasts who relish the precise execution of an international thriller, but who seek the psychological depth and believability of a protagonist who simultaneously fields professional and personal life challenges, will find this a gripping story that's hard to put down."
--Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Any Means Necessary)
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"One of the best thrillers I have read this year. The plot is intelligent and will keep you hooked from the beginning. The author did a superb job creating a set of characters who are fully developed and very much enjoyable. I can hardly wait for the sequel."
--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Any Means Necessary)
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Available since: 10/08/2025.

Print length: 250 pages.

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