DEA Special Agent Garrett Kohl must rescue a CIA officer when shes kidnapped in Texas by a ruthless band of mercenaries in this pulse-pounding thriller for fans of C. J. Box.
Special Agent Garrett Kohl has just taken down a dangerous and deadly cartel boss when he finds trouble brewing back on his familys homestead. A powerful energy consortium, Talon Corporation, has started an aggressive mining operation that threatens to destroy Garretts land, his familys way of life, and everything they hold dear. To achieve its goals, Talon is flouting the law, bribing public officials, and meeting anyone who challenges it with physical violence. When the Kohls themselves are attacked by Talon guards, Garrett goes on the offensive, embarking on an investigation that he hopes will rid the Texas High Plains of the intruders once and for all.
Garrett soon discovers that the company has origins in the dark hinterlands of countries across the globe. Using coercion and assassination levied by men from former Russian special operations forces, Talon is working on a highly secretive scheme to commandeer precious U.S. resources. The tit for tat exchange between Talon and the Kohls erupts into a full-scale war when Russian spy, Alexi Orlov, kidnaps Garretts friend and ally, CIA operative Kim Manning. While Talon may be accustomed to getting its way in many places around the world, they have yet to encounter this rare breed of warrior down in Texasa man who will fight to the death to protect those that he loves.
Dive into a whirlwind of action, suspense, and relentless determination with "Firestorm: A Novel (Garrett Kohl, 2)" by Taylor Moore, a gripping thriller perfect for fans of C.J. Box and those who crave heart-stopping stories of courage and resilience. This reprint edition, published by William Morrow Paperbacks, plunges DEA Special Agent Garrett Kohl into a battle on two fronts: a desperate rescue mission and a fight to protect his family's legacy. Having just neutralized a dangerous cartel boss, Garrett Kohl returns to his family's Texas homestead only to discover a new and even more insidious threat. The powerful Talon Corporation, an energy consortium with murky origins, is aggressively pursuing a mining operation that threatens to obliterate everything the Kohl family holds dear. They are employing tactics that skirt the law, leveraging bribery, and resorting to violence to silence any opposition. When the Kohls become direct targets, Garrett unleashes his fury, initiating an investigation aimed at expelling the intruders from the Texas High Plains. But what begins as a local dispute quickly escalates into a global conflict. Garrett uncovers Talon's deep roots in the shadowy underworld, revealing a clandestine scheme to seize control of vital U.S. resources through coercion and assassination, orchestrated by ruthless operatives hailing from former Russian special operations forces. The simmering tension between Talon and the Kohls explodes into a full-blown war when Alexi Orlov, a cunning Russian spy connected to Talon, kidnaps CIA operative Kim Manning, a close friend and ally of Garrett. "Firestorm" isn't just a thriller; it's a high-octane ride that explores themes of family, loyalty, and the lengths one man will go to defend what he loves. Moore crafts a compelling narrative that seamlessly blends action-packed sequences with moments of raw emotion and vulnerability, drawing readers deep into Garrett Kohl's world. Expect intricate plotting, well-developed characters, and a relentless pace that will keep you turning pages late into the night. This second installment in the Garrett Kohl series solidifies Moore's place as a master of the modern thriller. "Firestorm" promises a captivating blend of suspense, intrigue, and pulse-pounding action, solidifying Garrett Kohl's position as a formidable and unforgettable protagonist. Prepare to be captivated by a story where one man's fight for justice ignites a firestorm that threatens to consume everything in its path. Get ready to witness a clash of wills, a battle for survival, and the unwavering spirit of a man who will stop at nothing to protect his own.