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American Mercenary #5
The Suicide Cartel
David Rivers wanted to lead his team in war. What he got was a suicide mission...
David Rivers is no ordinary mercenary.
He’s just been assigned command of a team in the international criminal war raging in South America.
But the Triple Frontier region is deadly. Narcos and terrorists rule its remote jungle, and David must lead his team into the heart of danger.
Getting in is easy. Getting out might be impossible.
When a high-risk recon mission turns deadly, David’s team must fight for survival against overwhelming odds. Desperate and on the run, they use everything at their disposal just to stay alive.
But getting out will require something more… and if David doesn’t discover the truth behind his current mission, it will be his last.
220 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 29, 2019
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Jason Kasper
73 books481 followersJason Kasper is a USA Today bestselling thriller author. He served in the US Army, beginning as a Ranger private and ending as a Green Beret captain. Jason is a West Point graduate and a veteran of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, and was an avid ultramarathon runner, skydiver, and BASE jumper, all of which inspire his fiction.
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March 29, 2019
Fantastic fifth book in the 'David Rivers' series!! Action,adventure,betrayal and relying on your Team to get through everything thrown at you!! This is such an excellent character,the thrills and results of using everything you have learned in life and your own gut instinct to keep yourself and others safe from any consequences of evil minds...
This author takes you into some amazing scenes, in places you have never been, but can see and feel everything so clearly! If you enjoy a great adventure, a character with smarts, know how and military learned instincts, this series is a Must for you!!
I received an ARC from author Jason Kasper, who I thank for another amazing adventure, and I put my thoughts in this review hoping You will Feel the Excitement!!
This author takes you into some amazing scenes, in places you have never been, but can see and feel everything so clearly! If you enjoy a great adventure, a character with smarts, know how and military learned instincts, this series is a Must for you!!
I received an ARC from author Jason Kasper, who I thank for another amazing adventure, and I put my thoughts in this review hoping You will Feel the Excitement!!
June 16, 2023
Wow, this is one wild ride in this series. The Suicide Cartel by Jason Kasper is another masterpiece by this for me new author and I will actually take a break before I read the last one in this first series about David Rivers. I must say I keep getting surprised by each new book I read about Rivers. I started this book late last night and didn't turn off the light until it was finished.
March 14, 2022
The action continues in Jason Kasper's American Mercenary series. In the penultimate entry, The Suicide Cartel, David Rivers has thwarted another assassination attempt on The Handler. His reward: taking command of an Outfit team sent to the Triple Frontier region to wage war on the South American crime syndicate that had attempted to assassinate Parvaneh, an Organization ambassador and the Handler's daughter.
Rivers quickly discovered that the Handler has designs kept close to the chest, as usual, and that the lives of Rivers and his men are at risk. Alone in the jungle with no backup and enemies on all fronts, Rivers is forced to use his wits in a desperate attempt to keep himself and his teammates alive.
Another fantastic entry with excellent dialogue and gripping action. Jason Kasper is a master and his work is highly recommended to fans of the genre!
Rivers quickly discovered that the Handler has designs kept close to the chest, as usual, and that the lives of Rivers and his men are at risk. Alone in the jungle with no backup and enemies on all fronts, Rivers is forced to use his wits in a desperate attempt to keep himself and his teammates alive.
Another fantastic entry with excellent dialogue and gripping action. Jason Kasper is a master and his work is highly recommended to fans of the genre!
May 7, 2019
Well, I have to agree with reviewers quicker to post than me - Jason Kasper is getting better at an exponential rate. Definitely suited for those readers like me who really miss Vince Flynn. Also good for Brad Thor and Lee Child fans. The fifth in the David Rivers series, The author's extensive military experience, both as an enlisted army ranger combat vet, and then a West Point graduate who became a Special Forces officer serving again in combat, make his action scenes and battles come to life. It is hard to read Kasper's books without getting one's heart rate elevated to dangerous levels. He survives, and thrives, when his boss, along with THREE groups of "bad guys", some worse than others, are bent on his destruction. The dialogue sounds genuine. The action is fast-paced and non-stop. This series is best enjoyed in order, because you meet MANY unique and interesting characters to return in Book Five. Much like THE RANGER OBJECTIVE, you really get the "feel" of what it like to be on a covert military mission,, with the colorful visions and smells of the triple-canopy jungle. do not start this on a weekend where your spouse might actually expect you to do something "around the house." Even more than his previous books, this one is IMPOSSIBLE to put down. Strong work, Jason Kasper.
March 3, 2023
The Suicide Cartel: A High-Stakes Thriller That Will Keep You on Edge
“The Suicide Cartel" is an electrifying thriller that keeps you hooked from start to finish. The book is a David Rivers thriller, and the author has done an excellent job of crafting an intricate and engaging plot that takes the reader on a wild ride through the dangerous world of drug cartels and international espionage.
The story follows David Rivers, a former soldier turned private investigator, as he is hired to investigate a string of suicides that all seem to be connected to a powerful drug cartel. As he delves deeper into the case, he discovers a web of corruption and violence that threatens to consume him and everyone he cares about.
The characters in the book are well-developed and complex, and the author does a great job of making you care about them and their fates. The action scenes are intense and well-written, and the pacing of the story is spot-on, never letting up for a moment.
Overall, "The Suicide Cartel" is an excellent thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. If you're a fan of fast-paced action and high-stakes drama, then this book is definitely worth a read.
“The Suicide Cartel" is an electrifying thriller that keeps you hooked from start to finish. The book is a David Rivers thriller, and the author has done an excellent job of crafting an intricate and engaging plot that takes the reader on a wild ride through the dangerous world of drug cartels and international espionage.
The story follows David Rivers, a former soldier turned private investigator, as he is hired to investigate a string of suicides that all seem to be connected to a powerful drug cartel. As he delves deeper into the case, he discovers a web of corruption and violence that threatens to consume him and everyone he cares about.
The characters in the book are well-developed and complex, and the author does a great job of making you care about them and their fates. The action scenes are intense and well-written, and the pacing of the story is spot-on, never letting up for a moment.
Overall, "The Suicide Cartel" is an excellent thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. If you're a fan of fast-paced action and high-stakes drama, then this book is definitely worth a read.
October 18, 2020
Coming near full circle
It is difficult to find words that describe this fifth book better than saying that David Rivers has come nearly full circle with this “mission” he was to lead, one in which we’re seeing characters again that we thought we would never see again. All this with a gigantic load of action!
What will the last book of the series bring? Now that is the question...
It is difficult to find words that describe this fifth book better than saying that David Rivers has come nearly full circle with this “mission” he was to lead, one in which we’re seeing characters again that we thought we would never see again. All this with a gigantic load of action!
What will the last book of the series bring? Now that is the question...
April 8, 2024
Lotsa action!
The Suicide Cartel is Book 5 of the American Mercenary series. It must be read in order.
There is so much action! It's non-stop and fast-paced and the combat is eerily real. The characters are incredibly engaging. The storyline is incredibly twisty. There are surprises around every corner!
I would absolutely recommend this book for any adult due to mature content. I'm headed for Book 6 now!
The Suicide Cartel is Book 5 of the American Mercenary series. It must be read in order.
There is so much action! It's non-stop and fast-paced and the combat is eerily real. The characters are incredibly engaging. The storyline is incredibly twisty. There are surprises around every corner!
I would absolutely recommend this book for any adult due to mature content. I'm headed for Book 6 now!
April 1, 2019
Winner Winner
Jason you have out done yourself with this story. Hard hitting,insightful and a page turner. The only thing I didn’t like was when I came to the last page. I wanted it to continue,but now I have to wait for the next Novel to find out what happens. I when I get hooked this bad. Please hurry!
Jason you have out done yourself with this story. Hard hitting,insightful and a page turner. The only thing I didn’t like was when I came to the last page. I wanted it to continue,but now I have to wait for the next Novel to find out what happens. I when I get hooked this bad. Please hurry!
September 12, 2019
Good Story, Lots of Action — BUT — Shortailed at the End
WHY do some authors feel the absolute need to sever the end of their stories, to try and deliberately lead into the next book?!? It’s ridiculous, and an insult to the Reader!!! Truthfully, GOOD authors do NOT need to use this tactic.
WHY do some authors feel the absolute need to sever the end of their stories, to try and deliberately lead into the next book?!? It’s ridiculous, and an insult to the Reader!!! Truthfully, GOOD authors do NOT need to use this tactic.
February 17, 2024
unusual hero against unmistakable odds
David Rivers find himself in another hopeless and deadly endeavor. Against all odds David leads him team into an arena of suicide missions against three different enemy teams out to stop and kill them all.
The soldier David continues to surprise the strategist within and protects his team at all cost.
David Rivers find himself in another hopeless and deadly endeavor. Against all odds David leads him team into an arena of suicide missions against three different enemy teams out to stop and kill them all.
The soldier David continues to surprise the strategist within and protects his team at all cost.
April 7, 2019
Great Book!
This is the best book in the series. Rivers is back as the head of a small team dropped into the Jungles of Argentina. The team is hunted from the moment they land. Jam packed action continues to the end of the book. Read this book.
This is the best book in the series. Rivers is back as the head of a small team dropped into the Jungles of Argentina. The team is hunted from the moment they land. Jam packed action continues to the end of the book. Read this book.
September 28, 2019
Loved them all
A hint for revenge against it after one man, the handler. David followed the leads to one person he could not seem to kill. I really hope there is another book to end this series.
A hint for revenge against it after one man, the handler. David followed the leads to one person he could not seem to kill. I really hope there is another book to end this series.
January 23, 2020
The suicide cartel
Continuation of the series but in a more interesting tale than most of the others. Excellent narratives on the jungle movement and the battles between the various groups.
Continuation of the series but in a more interesting tale than most of the others. Excellent narratives on the jungle movement and the battles between the various groups.
May 26, 2020
Another great David Rivers story
Another fantastic book in this David Rivers series. Since reading the first one, I can’t stop until I finish them all. The stories are certainly linked together, so I recommend you read from the beginning. Can’t wait to read the next one.
Another fantastic book in this David Rivers series. Since reading the first one, I can’t stop until I finish them all. The stories are certainly linked together, so I recommend you read from the beginning. Can’t wait to read the next one.
June 19, 2020
Great action, convoluted plot
Action sequences as good as they get. Interesting characters with depth. But mind numbing plot distortions are becoming more difficult to endure in book 5.
Action sequences as good as they get. Interesting characters with depth. But mind numbing plot distortions are becoming more difficult to endure in book 5.
June 28, 2020
New bonds
Enjoyed the new characters and relationships built in this story, there were even some warm fuzzy moments for David, yet there was no pause in the action for him and the wild ride continues!
Enjoyed the new characters and relationships built in this story, there were even some warm fuzzy moments for David, yet there was no pause in the action for him and the wild ride continues!
October 14, 2020
Another Great Read !!!!
Great 5th book in the series. Starts out seemingly straight forward but then the twists and turns start. Much deception and betrayal. David survives again to fight another day.
Great 5th book in the series. Starts out seemingly straight forward but then the twists and turns start. Much deception and betrayal. David survives again to fight another day.
February 1, 2021
⭐️ Outstanding ⭐️
This is the fifth book in the David Rivers series. They just keep getting better. But be advised, you must read them in order or you’ll be lost! Starting # 6 in the series right now!!
This is the fifth book in the David Rivers series. They just keep getting better. But be advised, you must read them in order or you’ll be lost! Starting # 6 in the series right now!!
February 12, 2023
The continuation of a Coaster Ride!
Without a doubt an original story not like what’s out there now. Again, I would start from the beginning with book #1. The books are all page turners, no disappointment to be found. I highly recommend!
Without a doubt an original story not like what’s out there now. Again, I would start from the beginning with book #1. The books are all page turners, no disappointment to be found. I highly recommend!
February 26, 2023
Continued growth
It's great to see the continued maturity and healthy long term decision making that David showed in this story. He had a chance to show grit and compassion and did an admirable job with both. Can't wait to see where he goes next!
It's great to see the continued maturity and healthy long term decision making that David showed in this story. He had a chance to show grit and compassion and did an admirable job with both. Can't wait to see where he goes next!
December 3, 2025
We’re getting back to working a team concept which is rolling the series into what I was expecting initially. It just took some time to come to fruition. Research as always is excellent, kits and equipment are realistic. Think by the time I get to the final book I’ll be where I am hoping it comes together. We just need to get the whole team in one location.
The description of traversing the jungle was excellent. VR, Mags
The description of traversing the jungle was excellent. VR, Mags
March 31, 2019
Amazing
This book was amazing right from the start. It was one of those books that you couldn't put down. I love this series and can not wait to see where the next book takes David!
This book was amazing right from the start. It was one of those books that you couldn't put down. I love this series and can not wait to see where the next book takes David!
April 3, 2019
I couldn’t put it down read the book in I day
April 21, 2019
Ira deorum (Wrath of the gods). No kidding. Good book. Lots of action. Of course the ending leads one into the next in the series. Bring it. Thanks @kasperauthor
April 22, 2019
Another good one!
Another good one! Well structured with lots of twists. Who'd-a-thunk to expect this ending?! Can't wait for the next one.
Another good one! Well structured with lots of twists. Who'd-a-thunk to expect this ending?! Can't wait for the next one.
April 26, 2019
I've read the whole series and really enjoyed the characters and the action. Looking forward to many more.
May 3, 2019
Best book yet
I’ve followed the entire series so far and continue to be more impressed with each book. It’s an amazing story that has got me completely hooked.
I’ve followed the entire series so far and continue to be more impressed with each book. It’s an amazing story that has got me completely hooked.
July 31, 2019
Great series
This is the fifth in a series of books and one that tied the books together in a fine fashion.
This is the fifth in a series of books and one that tied the books together in a fine fashion.
August 21, 2019
I finished all 5 books in this series in less than 6 weeks! And, that's during a busy time at work too! So, yeah - I LOVED ALL HIS BOOKS!
October 18, 2019
Quick ending
Enjoyed the book fast paced easy reading . Keep them coming . Not Vince yet but still good. Thank you
Enjoyed the book fast paced easy reading . Keep them coming . Not Vince yet but still good. Thank you
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