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Knife Under Fire

Author : Brian Andrews

Publisher : Caduceus Press

Page : 246 pages

File Size : 32,24 MB

Release : 1993

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 9781881529019

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From the first metallic click of an operating microscope to the ultimate closing of a titanium clip over the neck of an aneurysm, Dr. Jack Phillips' life of medicine suddenly includes murder when a distinguished Chinese patient dies not only by the surgeon's scalpel, but a bullet. But there are secrets here. Ambitions thwarted. Love betrayed. One phone call horribly shifts the tenuous balance between devotion to medicine & commitment to family. In one explosive instant, Phillips experiences the frightening helplessness that his patients know when disease threatens their lives. For the first time in HIS life, Jack Phillips is vulnerable. From the operating room to the secret tunnels of San Francisco's Chinatown, this story tracks the demonic mission of a young assassin in pursuit of vengeance. As opponents wearing many masks crisscross the Golden Gate Bridge, Phillips' ordeal unfolds into an unexpected tale of human frailty. Brian Andrews' story is an insider's account of the terrors & triumphs, compulsive work, & heartless competition in the world of medicine. The skill required to surgically enter the human brain comes shockingly close to the rage locked in the human mind. KNIFE UNDER FIRE is, finally, the story of love gone berserk.



Under the Knife

Author : Kelly Parsons

Publisher : Macmillan

Page : 353 pages

File Size : 35,73 MB

Release : 2017-02-07

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1250033330

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"Morgan Finney, a biotechnology tycoon, is a shy, highly intelligent but socially awkward and emotionally fragile man. It was his wife, Jenny, with whom he connected and who enabled him to connect with others. When Jenny dies of complications during a surgery led by Dr. Rita Wu, Finney's grief turns to rage. He vows to kill Rita just as he believes she killed his wife. But first he will systematically destroy her life. Aided by a mysterious man named Sebastian, Finney uses advanced medical technology to brainwash Rita. He tricks her into ruining her reputation and brings her to the brink of madness. Alone, fighting for her sanity and life, Rita reaches out to ex-lover Dr. Spencer Cameron. Together they uncover Finney's horrific intentions and race to stop him"--



Under Fire

Author : Rachel Amphlett

Publisher : Saxon Publishing

Page : 334 pages

File Size : 19,94 MB

Release : 2013-08-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0992268516

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An explosion rocks a Qatari natural gas facility… a luxury cruise liner capsizes in the Mediterranean… and someone has stolen a submarine… Dan Taylor doesn’t believe in coincidences – but can he convince his superiors they are next in the terrorists’ line of fire? As Britain enters its worst winter on record, Dan and his team fight to ensure the country’s energy resources are protected. At all costs. In an action-packed adventure from the Middle East through the Mediterranean to London, Dan and his team are on a quest which will test every choice he makes. Assisted by the enigmatic Antonia Almasi, Dan realises he faces an adversary far greater than he ever imagined. And not everyone is going to survive. Under Fire is the second book in an action packed sy thriller series that fans of Vince Flynn, Robert Ludlum and Lee Child are calling "a blast!" The Dan Taylor spy novel series: The Legacy Device (A Dan Taylor short story) White Gold Under Fire Three Lives Down Behind the Wire What reviewers are saying about the Dan Taylor spy thriller series: 'There have been many thrillers coming out in the market today and, from time to time, we find one that completely catches our attention. White Gold is certainly one of them!' Readers Favourites 'A gripping story that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Get the audio book version it's awesome. I can't recommend it enough' Goodreads 'From the explosive opening, to the thrilling ending it had me hooked. It's a fascinating fast moving story.' Goodreads Spy novels, spy books, spy series, British spy book series, British spy books, espionage books, espionage book series, action and adventure books, thriller books, crime fiction, crime fiction books, fast paced books, page turning read, espionage, military, action, suspense, crime thriller, thriller, mystery, London, Singapore, thriller series, mystery series, thriller and suspense, vigilante justice, crime, action packed, private investigators, secret agents, suspense series, spies, tech, techno, technology, crime, financial, murder, theft, murder, assassin, death, deadly, gun, killer, sniper, shot, deadly, crime fiction, crime novel, kidnapping, book series, women's fiction, conspiracy, political, terrorism, contemporary, genre fiction, Lee Child, Jack Reacher, Reacher, John Sandford, Robert Ludlum, Jason Bourne, contract killer, Jack Ryan, Robert Crais, Killing Eve, 24, Spooks, MI6, James Bond, Ian Fleming, Brad Thor, Scott Mariani, Clive Cussler, Vince Flynn, Frank Gardner, Tom Bradby, Alex Shaw, J Robert Kennedy, Dan Ames, Stephen Leather



Under Fire with ARVN Infantry

Author : Bob Worthington

Publisher : McFarland

Page : 241 pages

File Size : 49,53 MB

Release : 2018-10-10

Category : History

ISBN : 1476634440

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From 1945 to 1973, more than 100,000 members of the U.S. military were advisors in Vietnam. Of these, 66,399 were combat advisors. Eleven were awarded the Medal of Honor, 378 were killed and 1393 were wounded. Combat advisors lived and fought with South Vietnamese combat units, advising on tactics and weapons and liaising with local U.S. military support. Bob Worthington's first tour (1966-1967) began with training at the Army Special Warfare School in unconventional warfare, Vietnamese culture and customs, advisor responsibilities and Vietnamese language. Once in-country, he acted as senior advisor to infantry defense forces and then an infantry mobile rapid reaction force. Worthington worked alongside ARVN forces, staging operations against Vietcong and North Vietnamese Army units, and coordinated actions with the U.S. Marines. He describes a night helicopter assault by a 320-man ARVN battalion against a 1,200-man NVA regiment. On another night, the Vietcong ceased fire while Worthington arranged a Marine helicopter to medevac a wounded baby.



Blade of Fire

Author : Stuart Hill

Publisher : Chicken House

Page : 698 pages

File Size : 15,9 MB

Release : 2013-07-07

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1909489166

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Twenty years have passed since Icemark last defended itself from invasion. Now the imperial invader Scipio Bellorum is back - joined by his brutal twin sons. The Icemark's fate rests with Queen Thirrin, Oskan Witchfather - and their five strong-willed children. But are the royal siblings ready for the task?



Tom Clancy Under Fire

Author : Grant Blackwood

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 401 pages

File Size : 50,90 MB

Release : 2015-06-16

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0698404866

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Jack Ryan Jr. stands alone against powerful enemies in this thrilling novel in Tom Clancy’s #1 New York Times bestselling series. On a mission in Tehran, Jack Ryan, Jr., meets his oldest friend, Seth Gregory. As they part, Seth slips Jack a key, along with a perplexing message. The next day Jack is summoned to an apartment where two men claim Seth has disappeared with funds for a vital intelligence operation. They say he’s turned and leave Jack with a warning: If you hear from Seth, call us. Do not get involved. Jack soon finds himself lost in a maze of intrigue, lies, and betrayal where no one is who they seem to be—not even Seth, who’s harboring a secret that harkens back to the Cold War. A secret that is driving him to the brink of treason....



The Folding Knife

Author : K. J. Parker

Publisher : Orbit

Page : 342 pages

File Size : 30,38 MB

Release : 2010-02-22

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0316072109

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A new stand-alone novel from the acclaimed author of the Engineer Trilogy and The Company. Basso the Magnificent. Basso the Great. Basso the Wise. The First Citizen of the Vesani Republic is an extraordinary man. He is ruthless, cunning, and above all, lucky. He brings wealth, power and prestige to his people. But with power comes unwanted attention, and Basso must defend his nation and himself from threats foreign and domestic. In a lifetime of crucial decisions, he's only ever made one mistake. One mistake, though, can be enough.



UNDER FIRE

Author : Jamie Denton

Publisher : Harlequin

Page : 198 pages

File Size : 23,69 MB

Release : 2014-02-15

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1460371992

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OSHA investigator Jana Linney has never had good sex. So when she approaches hot firefighter Ben Perry in a bar, she's not sure what she's thinking. Having a one-night stand is totally not her, but if anyone can "help" her, he can. The next morning Jana knows once isn't enough. Unfortunately, her chances of a repeat performance become unlikely when she discovers she's investigating the death of one of his co-workers.… Ben never intended his night with Jana to be anything more. His eager pupil, though, makes him question his entire decision. Then when Jana shows up at the firehouse he knows their relationship can't go any further. Unless, of course, she gives the case to someone else. However, Jana won't budge and says they can keep their professional and personal lives separate. But there's nothing professional about his plans for her!



Under Fire

Author : Fred Burton

Publisher : Macmillan + ORM

Page : 391 pages

File Size : 12,18 MB

Release : 2013-09-03

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 146683725X

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The New York Times bestselling inside account of the attack against the U.S. diplomatic and intelligence outposts in Benghazi, Libya. On the night of September 11, 2012, the American diplomatic mission at Benghazi, Libya, came under ferocious attack by a heavily armed group of Islamic terrorists. The prolonged firefight, and the attack hours later on a nearby CIA outpost, resulted in the deaths of four Americans, including the American ambassador to Libya, Christopher Stevens, the Information Officer, Sean Smith, and two former Navy SEALs, Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty, working for the Central Intelligence Agency. After the fall of Qaddafi, Benghazi was transformed into a hotbed of fundamentalist fervor and a den of spies for the northern half of the African continent. Moreover, it became the center of gravity for terrorist groups strategically situated in the violent whirlwinds of the Arab Spring. On the eleventh anniversary of the 9/11 attacks against the United States, a group of heavily armed Islamic terrorists had their sights set on the U.S. diplomatic and intelligence presence in the city. Based on the exclusive cooperation of eyewitnesses and confidential sources within the intelligence, diplomatic, and military communities, Fred Burton and Samuel M. Katz reveal for the first time the terrifying twelve-hour ordeal confronted by Ambassador Christopher Stevens, Sean Smith, his Diplomatic Security (DS) contingent, and the CIA security specialists who raced to rescue them. More than just the minute-by-minute narrative of a desperate last stand in the midst of an anarchic rebellion, Under Fire is an inspiring testament to the bravery and selflessness of the men and women who put their country first while serving in one of the most dangerous regions in the world.



Under Fire

Author : Henri Barbusse

Publisher : Graphic Arts Books

Page : 235 pages

File Size : 21,52 MB

Release : 2021-05-28

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1513288296

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Under Fire (1916) is a novel by Henri Barbusse. Written from notes taken while Barbusse was serving in the First World War, the novel was quickly recognized as a powerful tale of perseverance and comradery in the face of unspeakable suffering. Intended to promote the cause of pacifism, Under Fire is deeply critical of the rich and powerful men whose inability to live peacefully leads time and again to the sacrifice of countless human lives. “Each country whose frontiers are consumed by carnage is seen tearing from its heart ever more warriors of full blood and force. One's eyes follow the flow of these living tributaries to the River of Death. To north and south and west afar there are battles on every side. Turn where you will, there is war in every corner of that vastness.” Even from a distance, war is hell on earth, but it is not something that can be described in the abstract, if it can be described at all. Such a luxury—available only to the leaders who declare war’s beginning and end—is not afforded to those are sent to fight. Following a squad of French volunteers on the Western front, Henri Barbusse provides a realistically brutal vision of death and survival that refuses to glorify the loss of a single life. As a soldier-turned-pacifist, Barbusse brings his reader as close as possible to the trenches and fields of battle in order to dispel the myths that continue to justify and obscure the deaths of the poor and powerless. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Henri Barbusse’s Under Fire is a classic work of French literature reimagined for modern readers.