Serpents Underfoot - Hardcover

Gilbert, D C

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0692961313 ISBN 13: 9780692961315

Publisher: Darren C Gilbert, 2017

Synopsis

Conspiracy. Terrorism. One SEAL stands between freedom and nuclear annihilation.

JD Cordell believes in freedom, honor, and hard work. The son of a Vietnam veteran and his Vietnamese wife, the Navy SEAL is proud to serve as SEAL Team 5’s K9 handler with his dog Ajax. But when his team uncovers a deadly terrorist plot in Afghanistan, he never expected a cover-up that could reach as high as the White House itself.

As JD gets drawn in deeper, he unmasks a mastermind hell bent on detonating nukes on U.S. soil. When an assassin working for the terrorist strikes close to home, JD’s fight to save America gets personal.

Can JD protect the American way of life, or will sadistic terrorists turn America into a nuclear wasteland?

Serpents Underfoot is the first novel in a nail-biting military thriller series. If you like patriotic heroes, fanatical conspiracies, and action-packed adventure, then you’ll love D.C. Gilbert’s tale of SEAL action and suspense.

Praise for Serpents Underfoot

Full of Navy Seal action, the book will enthrall fans of action thrillers...

Gilbert’s impressive debut features a Navy Seal on the trail of an international terrorism conspiracy.

After a Navy Seal team uncovers a part of deadly terrorist plot in Afghanistan and brutal assassination of a couple of CIA officials in United States, JD Cordell, Seal Team 5’s K9 handler and son of a Vietnam veteran, finds himself entangled in the case.

JD’s calm and tough yet sentimental persona makes his character shine throughout the book. Readers will find themselves rooting for Ajax. The animal lovers will be enthralled.

Gilbert’s first-hand knowledge of military operations and security details as an army veteran and a licensed security expert provide credibility to the action scenes including the military operations in Vietnamese jungles and man-to-man combat which are first-rate and drawn vividly without going over the top.

The climax is both satisfying and explosive.

The book has it all—authentic detail, breathless action, vividly drawn settings, and an exhilarating plot. Action thrillers fans will be rewarded. Readers will wait eagerly for JD and Ajax to come together for another treacherous adventure.

The Prairies Book Review

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About this title

About the Author

Darren Gilbert was born in Ilion, NY but grew up in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts. An avid reader, he particularly enjoys military history, epic sagas, spy novels and historical fiction. In addition to serving in the U.S. Army from 1979 to 1983, Darren has over 33 years of martial arts training including managing his own martial arts school for 12 years. He has earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Tennessee and Western Governors University respectively. He is also a graduate of Executive Security International's Executive Protection Program and is a Certified Protection Specialist. He currently lives in Cary, NC with his German Shepherd, Sophie.

Review

What will you like? Extreme action, passionate characters, powerful storyline, well written, strong and yet touching with many lives put into action and learning curves. Well thought out and shows the intense research in every page from the martial arts to the life of the military. Action and reality make this an explosive action thriller for your next read.     ~DD Gott 

Highly recommend this thriller. Make sure you block enough time to read this book because you won't want to put it down...I couldn't and didn't...read it cover to cover during a rainy afternoon. Non-stop action, fast paced, great character development and romance....great mix. Hope there is a sequel!    ~Christopher J. Quinn

A book that I truly could not put down. Amazing story with very human characters. From Vietnam to the United States it kept my interest. Love books that follow historical events. Can’t wait to see other writings from this author.     ~ Kathleen Palazzolo

Wonderful book. I haven't read fiction in a long time, and this was certainly a great change of pace. The author did a great job with introducing characters, having a varied storyline, and keeping me interested. If you enjoy spy/military thrillers...this is for you!   ~Danny Smith

Highly recommend this thriller. Make sure you block enough time to read this book because you won't want to put it down...I couldn't and didn't...read it cover to cover during a rainy afternoon. Non-stop action, fast paced, great character development and romance....great mix. Hope there is a sequel!     ~Christopher J. Quinn

I loved this book -- a lot! Literally once I started, I couldn't put it down and I can't remember the last time I not only could say that. I just had to see what would happen next. I found Mr Gilbert's character development and overall story integration amazing.     ~DeeDee

Edition details

• Publisher: Darren C Gilbert
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0692961313
• ISBN 13: 9780692961315
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 272