Java Sea

by Stanton Swafford

A horrific terrorist bombing in Bali, Indonesia, claims the lives of 150 Americans. When the Indonesian leader asks the U.S. president not to meddle in the investigation, he reluctantly complies, choosing not to upset the head of the country with the largest Muslim population in the world. But when Roy Mancini learns of the U.S. president’s decision, he takes the terrorist attack personally, having lost his two closest Balinese friends in the bombing. He enlists his partners in Asia and the United States to launch a private mission to identify, track, and assassinate the bombing’s four principal operatives. Vividly portrayed in settings throughout Southeast Asia, this second book in the series involves cyber espionage, humint, and an international cast of intelligence professionals and underworld characters that will keep you guessing until the explosive end.

330 pages, Paperback

Published October 14, 2016

Reviews

[Bella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! Stanton Swafford’s second novel reprises undercover operative Roy Mancini as his hero. Mancini works for a human intelligence task force that reports to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, ominously known as “the Institute.” This time out, Mancini’s mission is personal after losing two friends during a terror attack on a hotel in Bali.

The investigation into an attack killing 150 Americans would seem to fall to the United States’ ample counter-terrorism forces. But when Indonesia’s president – the leader of the world’s largest Muslim population – asks the U.S. to take a back seat, her American counterpart obliges. Naturally, that decision doesn’t sit well with Mancini, who risks his reputation – and his country’s – to hunt the terrorists.

Swafford multiplies the stakes by writing in Mancini’s son, a decorated former marine and heir to the “family business.” To Swafford’s credit, two Mancinis prove to be even better than one. The result is a revenge fantasy, military thriller and family drama rolled into one.

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[LuAnn Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mystery book club

New author for me. Plot moved right along. Definitely would read another one of his novels.Reminded me of Brad Thor novels.If you like Brad you'll enjoy reading this author.