Damage Control - (Jonathan Grave Thriller) by John Gilstrap (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The hostages are young: a bus full of teenagers on a church mission. The ransom demands are explicit: deliver three million dollars-with zero involvement from law enforcement-or all captives will be executed. But rescue specialist Jonathan Grave doesn't believe in ultimatums. For Grave and his elite team at Security Solutions, it's all about protecting the innocent. Now he must face the chilling possibility that someone within the U.S. government has a deadly secret to protect-one that could jeopardize national security like never before . . .

Review Quotes

Praise for John Gilstrap's Thrillers

"Gilstrap's dazzling creativity is on full display in this intense, tightly focused thriller; the books just keep getting better and better." --Mystery Scene

"Rocket-paced suspense." --Jeffery Deaver

"Gilstrap will leave you breathless." --Harlan Coben

"When you pick up a Gilstrap novel, one thing is always true--you are going to be entertained at a high rate of speed." --Suspense Magazine on Final Target

"Propulsive...Not everyone survives the final confrontation, but series fans can rest assured that Grave will fight again. Straightforward plotting, amped-up action, and amusing banter keep the pages turning." --Publishers Weekly on Total Mayhem

"In the scintillating Scorpion Strike, the ever-reliable John Gilstrap may well have fashioned the best Die Hard-esque tale ever not starring Bruce Willis...Scorpion Strike reads like an 1980s action movie unspooling in our imaginations. Relentlessly paced as well as brilliantly told and constructed, this is as good as thrillers get." --The Providence Journal

"John Gilstrap has been on a roll the past few years, delivering action-packed thrillers that stand out for a number of reasons. Gilstrap seems to zig when everyone else zags. While other writers are focusing on beating headlines and having their series protagonists face off with Russia and/or North Korea, Gilstrap has kept his storylines fresh and unique." --The Real Book Spy on Total Mayhem

"The series deserves attention from anyone who enjoys plot-driven thrillers...the stories are first rate and the action is thrilling." --Booklist on Scorpion Strike

"If you like Vince Flynn and Brad Thor, you'll love John Gilstrap." --Gayle Lynds

"A nonstop roller coaster of suspense! Crimson Phoenix ticks every box for big-book thrillerdom. We're treated to political turmoil, military action, harrowing escape and relentless pursuit, and heart-warming--and heart-wrenching--scenes of family struggling against conflict, which Gilstrap pens like no other author. The novel seizes you on page one and never lets go--and I don't mean just until the last page; this riveting book will stay with you long after you finish it. And to top it all off, he's created one of the most singular and compelling heroines to come along in years." --Jeffery Deaver on Crimson Phoenix

"A single mother's smart, fierce determination to protect her sons turns this vivid day-after-tomorrow scenario into a gripping page-turner." --Taylor Stevens, New York Times bestselling author of Liars' Legacy on Crimson Phoenix

"Gilstrap's apocalyptic thriller about nuclear war and one family's fight to survive in its aftermath weaves tradecraft and survival skills with themes of the nature of evil and the power of justice into an explosive story that keeps your mind churning and pulse racing while it locks you into your chair until the final page. Don't miss this powerful new series from a master thriller writer." --Jamie Freveletti, international bestselling and award-winning author of Running from the Devil and Robert Ludlum's The Janus Reprisal on Crimson Phoenix

"John Gilstrap's Crimson Phoenix snaps with action from the very first page. It's certain to hit the 10-ring* with old and new readers alike." --Marc Cameron, New York Times bestselling author of Stone Cross and of Tom Clancy's Code of Honor on Crimson Phoenix

About the Author

John Gilstrap is the New York Times bestselling author of award-winning action novels including the Jonathan Grave Thrillers and the Victoria Emerson Thrillers. A master of action-driven suspense, he's touted as one of the most accomplished writers on the planet and his books have been translated into more than 20 languages. He is the recipient of an International Thriller Writers' Award for Against All Enemies and a two-time ITW Award finalist. He also won the ALA Alex Award for Nathan's Run, which was optioned for film by Warner Bros. A nationally recognized weaponry and explosives safety expert, Gilstrap frequently speaks at conferences, events, clubs, youth programs, and military bases. He is a former firefighter and EMT with a master's degree in safety from the University of Southern California and a bachelor's degree in history from the College of William and Mary in Virginia. He lives in Shepherdstown, WV and can be found online at JohnGilstrap.com.