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Silent Guardians - The Beginning - cover

Silent Guardians - The Beginning

Patrick Hilton

Publisher: Spines

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Summary

Former Marine Mark Stevens transforms into a vigilante, fueled by a troubled past, and joins an elite team to combat global crime and terror. As they engage in high-stakes espionage, they unearth a world of treachery, where trust is precarious and decisions hold life-or-death consequences. United in their silent duty, these guardians undertake dangerous missions to protect the innocent, their covert ballet of strategy testing their grit and allegiance. This is an ode to the untold heroes facing the unseen battles for peace and justice.
Available since: 09/03/2024.

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