Global Raider

James McKenna

Summary

When the American Air Force conducts final tests on Global Raider, the new unmanned bomber capable of deploying missiles from the outer stratosphere, terrorists close in to steal the aircraft and cause a major disaster.On advice from the Security Services, Juliet Walsh, daughter of Wat Walsh, Global Hawks manufacturer, is sent to a safe house in Britain under close protection of her bodyguard Lisa, and Seb, a young SAS officer, to whom she becomes attached. But betrayal, deceit and corruption allow Juliets abduction.Seb is blamed, but is the real enemy Lisa or head of Walsh Security? While Global Hawk flies towards the Middle East with its deadly load of missiles, two sides wrestle for control as Seb hunts for Juliet and her abductors. Can her father allow the murder of his only child for the sake of American prestige, or will one innocent life be sacrificed to the intransigent hatred between terrorists and US government? Only Seb can change the balance, but who does he trust?

Available since: 10/03/2022.

Print length: 300 pages.

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