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by David Bruns (Author), J.R. Olson (Author)
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As a string of unexplained attacks push superpowers to the brink, the clock is ticking toward the start of World War III.

"A masterpiece of a military thriller...” ―Jason Kasper, USA Today bestselling author of The Enemies of My Country

Don Riley, head of the CIA’s Emerging Threats Group, has never seen anything like this.

Riley and his team are tasked with identifying national security threats before they become tomorrow’s bad news. But shortly after an Iranian vessel delivers a surprise attack to a US Navy Warship in the Arabian Gulf, a series of seemingly unrelated attacks crop up around the globe.

The US military is rapidly being drawn into full-fledged shooting wars on multiple fronts. Now Riley must sift through the layers of deception in time to discover who―or what―is behind these events…

...before the clock reaches zero hour.

Command and Control is the explosive first book in a brand new series co-written by former submarine officer, David Bruns, and retired naval intelligence officer, J.R. Olson. Dive into this nail-biting techno-thriller today, and brace yourself for an electrifying dose of military action, political intrigue, twist-filled espionage.

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“David Bruns and J.R. Olson deliver captivating and utterly authentic portrayals of modern day combat that compares with the best of the timeless classics by Tom Clancy, Dale Brown, and Stephen Coonts.” ―Mark Greaney, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Mission Critical

“A fascinating World War Three scenario, and an action-packed story. This is going to be an amazing series!” ―Andrew Watts, USA Today bestselling author of The War Planners

"With their background in the U.S. Navy, both Bruns and Olson have the right stuff to create a realistic military tale." ―Booklist

“These two guys have lived it. Now they’re writing it. Taut, tense, and totally believable, you will be dropped into the midst of a world with which few of us are familiar. A fine thriller indeed.” ―Don Keith, author of Only the Brave and Final Bearing

“Command and Control is a masterpiece of a military thriller from the first page to the explosive ending…some of the best combat writing I’ve seen since Tom Clancy.” ―Jason Kasper, USA Today bestselling author of The Enemies of My Country

"Bruns and Olson deliver an action packed story from the first to the very last page. Torn from tomorrow’s headlines, loaded with intrigue and mystery, a must read for any fan of military techno-thrillers." ―George Wallace, author of Warshot and Operation Golden Dawn

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David Bruns earned a Bachelor of Science in Honors English from the United States Naval Academy. (That’s not a typo. He’s probably the only English major you’ll ever meet who took multiple semesters of calculus, physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, naval architecture, and weapons systems just so he could read some Shakespeare. It was totally worth it.) Following six years as a US Navy submarine officer, David spent twenty years in the high-tech private sector. A graduate of the prestigious Clarion West Writers Workshop, he is the author of over twenty novels and dozens of short stories. Today, he co-writes contemporary national security thrillers with retired naval intelligence officer, J.R. Olson.

J.R. Olson graduated from Annapolis in May of 1990 with a BS in History. He served as a naval intelligence officer, retiring in March of 2011 at the rank of commander. His assignments during his 21-year career included duty aboard aircraft carriers and large deck amphibious ships, participation in numerous operations around the world, to include Iraq, Somalia, Bosnia, and Afghanistan, and service in the U.S. Navy in strategic-level Human Intelligence (HUMINT) collection operations as a CIA-trained case officer. J.R. earned an MA in National Security and Strategic Studies at the U.S. Naval War College in 2004, and in August of 2018 he completed a Master of Public Affairs degree at the Humphrey School at the University of Minnesota. Today, J.R. often serves as a visiting lecturer, teaching national security courses in Carleton College’s Department of Political Science, and hosts his radio show, National Security This Week, on KYMN Radio in Northfield, Minnesota.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Severn River Publishing (January 11, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 418 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1648754082
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1648754081
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.45 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.98 x 1.26 x 8.82 inches
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David Bruns earned a Bachelor of Science in Honors English from the United States Naval Academy. (That's not a typo. He's probably the only English major you'll ever meet who took multiple semesters of calculus, physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, naval architecture, and weapons systems just so he could read some Shakespeare. It was totally worth it.)

Following six years as a US Navy submarine officer, David spent twenty years in the high-tech private sector. A graduate of the prestigious Clarion West Writers Workshop, he is the author of over twenty novels and dozens of short stories. Today, he co-writes contemporary national security thrillers with retired naval intelligence officer, J.R. Olson.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best plots
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What I love about this book is its intricate plot. The book is detailed and well thought of. A plenty of suspense and actions that keep the reader tuned in.
The book doesn't turn itself into a cheesy romance novel with soft-porn baits to try to mitigate for its lack of substance. It stays true to the theme of the book and flourishes it with the author's extensive knowledge (research) on modern warfare. This is probably one of the most intense books I've read. I highly highly recommend it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very good read
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WOW, this was quite a trip! The authors s excellent word Smith's and really want to continue with the series. Recommend without question.
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You are taken on a journey where war was good to these people for control and more. The USA was in a strange way because of some deadly trouble problems happens , know they have to figure things out. The author did a good job with the book , made worthwhile to read.
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I’ve just had the pleasure of reading the first book in the Command and Control Series, and I am very impressed. Having served on a Naval Warship for four years during the Viet Nam conflict, I remember well both the bridge and Combat Information Center duties. The scenarios were quite realistic, with orders and responses that matched. This author is obviously on his way to fame and fortune, and I hope he keeps writing.
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There was an attack on a meeting of the majority of worldwide Naval Officers, at the US Naval College. This happened right after the US had attacked Venezuela to overthrow their dictatorship. The US lost a large contingent of airborne aircraft.

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Russian manufacturer. It was also known that there were no Russians at the Naval College. Then some of the Locks of the Panama Canal were blown up by what were proven to also be Russian.

At the White House the President and his cabinet began to put together a plan to revenge what had happened.
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Though formulaic and full of stereotypes and cliches, this book nevertheless has a plot that drives forward effectively enough that you soon manage to overlook all the copycatting going on. That's saying something. The book gets better in all respects as it proceeds, so I hope the author is hitting their stride. Beware, though, that the reader is left with only part of the unfolding plot presented, as in many respects the book just ends partway through the tale it is supposed to tell. This break is poorly and gracelessly executed, as plenty of book series manage to deliver a full story even as they are developing an overarching tale. This is just a chunk. Read all or none would be my advice.
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The action starts quickly but then bogs down in the middle for quite a while. Its easy to lose the way because some of the "hooks" in the story are barbless.

However, the climax starts to build and the author finally guides the story to the exciting conclusion.
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5.0 out of 5 stars It arrived on time in good shape and is an outstanding read.
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An action packed book that is outstanding. I'm going to order the others in the series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
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This is the 1st of 5 novels - you don't have to read them in order, but one book does follow into the next - story is excellent on how a battle with China over Taiwan could happen. The Chinese think long-term, and planning on the takeover could happen quickly or very slowly, depending on their planning. They want the whole world, not just mainland China.
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4.0 out of 5 stars In-depth knowledge abouts naval operations
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At times dragging,at times interesting this is an engrossing read about the cat and mouse tactics summing up superpower rivalry with All its vulnerabilities.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book with plenty of action and intrigue.
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What a great read. Clancy returns in another form. All of the separate strands come together as the story unfolds. The action was great, the intrigue and subterfuge a masterclass, the final twist, unexpected. The information regarding weapon systems and their functions helped the reader understand their effectiveness when being used. Great main characters throughout this book. I have purchased the second book already.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant and unsettling
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Considerable command and control by these authors as a lone covert operative carries out the orders of The Minister. Those orders create global mayhem starting in Venezuela where the US President has ordered a substantial military incursion to overthrow it's despotic government and restore democracy. But that is only the beginning as the operative carries out each mission given to him, resulting in attack after attack on the US military stretching the US, especially it's navy, to the limit globally. The Russian Federation appears to be behind this but it's President and his advisers are baffled, it's President suspecting a coup from within. As each superpower gears up for war, possibly WWIII, an American adviser to the US government and his small team seek the answer through cyber warfare whilst it's action stations for US naval commanders, their battle fleets and their ships around the world. A highly detailed novel, with excellent action sequences, presents the story through the eyes, thoughts and actions of its principal characters on the ground and on and under the world's oceans, building to a fine climax and a surprising answer that leads to a last minute stand down. I loved it.
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