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SynopsisApproved by the CIA Publication Review Board. "Duncan Hunter is a great character... an excellent read." - A Good Thriller Basking in the glory of killing Osama bin Laden, the President revealed that US Navy SEALs carried out the mission. His constant heralding of their heroism and capabilities damaged the SEAL's operational security, revealed tricks of their trade, and endangered them and their families. As some in the Special Operations community expected and feared, a number of SEALs are systematically killed across the country. The Navy's legendary SEAL commander, Captain Bill McGee, believes he is the next target of a sniper and seeks help from a close friend with unusual contacts and capabilities. Duncan Hunter, a retired Marine Corps fighter pilot, flies a top-secret airplane with his mentor, Greg Lynche, the sometimes ber-liberal retired CIA Chief of Air Branch. Together, in their quiet airplane, they execute some of the CIA's most sensitive airborne counterterrorism missions under a Special Access Program. Saving McGee from a sniper's bullet comes at a price as Duncan Hunter finds himself at the crossroads - either remain a contract pilot and betray a friend or become a patriot and risk exposure as a traitor. His decision pulls him into one intrigue after another, finally revealing the truth behind several conspiracies hidden behind the firewalls of top-secret security clearances, CIA files, and Special Access Programs., "An action-packed military thriller for fans of Clancy, Thor, and Flynn, that will also appeal to lovers of political conspiracies and CIA counterterrorism missions." - Sublime Book Review He pledged unwavering loyalty, but destiny thrust him into the heart of betrayal. Duncan Hunter, an ex-Marine grounded by a catastrophic crash, seeks a new battleground against terrorism. The path he chooses is shrouded in secrecy-a covert CIA program tasked with eradicating Mexican poppy fields in the relentless War on Drugs. As Hunter dives into the treacherous world of intelligence, his commitment is tested when a friend's life hangs in the balance. Fleeing from the shadows as his cover is compromised, Hunter must navigate a deadly game, forming alliances while evading the crosshairs of those who would see him silenced. In the wake of the hunt for bin Laden, Hunter unearths a web of conspiracies that threatens to ensnare him. As political machinations intertwine with jihadist plots, the scarred warrior becomes a target, facing not only ruthless politicians but also deadly snipers hell-bent on his demise. Caught in a maelstrom of deception and danger, Hunter races against time to expose a malevolent core before it consumes him entirely. Special Access catapults you into a pulse-pounding journey through a world of corruption, where survival hinges on unmasking a sinister truth. Mark A. Hewitt's gripping inaugural installment in the Duncan Hunter Thriller series delivers a relentless political thriller that will leave you breathless. If you crave heroes forged in the crucible of chaos, explosive adventures, and tales of corruption ripped from the headlines, don't miss this suspense-laden masterpiece.